BRERETON AND RAVENHILL PARISH COUNCIL
DISTRICT OF CANNOCK CHASE COUNTY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Minutes of the
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
To be held at: the Parish Hall, Ravenhill Park, Brereton, Rugeley. WS15 1DU
Thursday 21st March 7.30pm – 8.00pm
WELCOME
Members Present:
C Harris (CH),
R Hall (RH),
K Theobald (KT),
M Blackham (MB),
APOLOGIES
Members Absent: Apologises were received from J Gascoigne (JG), D Blocksidge (DB), A Cowdell which were accepted.
In Attendance: J Smith (Caretaker), PR Whibley (Clerk)
1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
2. ELECTION OF CHAIR
MB was proposed and seconded. Elected unanimously.
3. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Due to only four members present it was decided to leave this to next meeting.
3.a. Resolved: That the clerk would place the election of a Vice-Chair for this committee on next month’s agenda.
4. FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR / CLERK
4.1. FYI: Funding work in connection with a church. (attached) Completed
4.2. D-Day 80th Anniversary (June 6th) (attached)
4.2.1. Decided to investigate the cost of an 80th Anniversary D-Day Memorial Flag. If it was too expensive a ‘future proofed’ one would be recommended for purchase.
4.2.1.a. Resolved: That the recommendation would be raised at Full Council for approval and purchase.
4.2.1.b. Resolved: That JS would be given a ‘pre-paid debit card’ to purchase the flag after approval by Full Council.
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5. AGREEING THE MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING (attached)
The previous minutes were agreed and signed as a true record at the Parish Hall Management Committee Meeting.
6. MATTERS ARISING
4.14b That SM/CD investigate the final cost of refurbishment for the three unused bus shelters and ask that the Finance and Asset Committee agree to their request. No Update.
7.3a That MB investigate the cost of hiring a rotary vehicle. No Update. Investigation still ongoing.
7. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
8. REPORTS FROM WORKING GROUPS
8.1. Heritage Wg
 15.01.24 Minutes Heritage (attached)
 Heritage Report (attached)
The committee expressed their thanks for the report and minutes.
8.2. Drop-in Wg
 February BRPC drop-in update (attached)
The committee expressed their thanks for the report.
8.3. Traffic Calming Wg
 No update (see Matters Arising 6.2 February Full Council Meeting)
MB stated that he had just received an update from the Peter Kruskonjic (County Councillor) concerning the Traffic Calming messages previously discussed concerning the Armitage Road.
8.3a. Resolved: That MB would forward PK’s email to all council members.
8.4. Neighbourhood
 Triangular Milepost March 2024 (attached)
 HS2 (email to all from Clair 12.03.24 10.26am)
The committee expressed their thanks for the information.
9. POSITION AND MAINTENANCE OF ASSETS
9.1. Notice Boards
 Who is to update the noticeboards? (CD) No Update.
9.2. Grit Bins
 Update on Grit Bins (CD) No Update.
10. COMMUNITY EVENTS
10.1. Annual Show (RH)
RH expressed a wish that the council should consider putting on an Annual Show in either September/October. This would include, craft stalls, jam/preserves, vegetable show etc. It should definitely start on a small scale this year but eventually grow in size annually.
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People would be charged to enter both the venue and the judged competitions. This revenue would cover the cost of advertising, prizes and trophies.
It was agreed that it would involve a lot of planning to produce a business plan for such an event. RH and KT agreed to form a Working Group to do this and present at the next meeting. It was suggested that contact be made with Longdon PC as they are already completing this process for their own PC Show.
10.1a. Resolved: That RH and KT begin to formulate a business plan to bring to next month’s CE committee meeting.
10.2. Car Boot sale (RH/KT)
After discussion covering topics such as:
 whether the event would be better scheduled in the winter season,
 the potential financial risk to the organisers if it were booked privately, or
 the perceived lack of progress when there is already a provisional date in the diary.
It was decided that as this needed council approval it needed to be put before the Full Council for a decision to be made.
10.2a. Resolved: That this be raised at Full Council for a decision.
10.3. Café (DB)
As DB was absent it was decided to leave this until next month’s meeting.
10.3a. Resolved: To place this on next month’s Agenda.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 18th April 7.30pm in the Parish Hall
11.1. Resolved: To give a verbal report to the Full Council following this meeting specifically to include:
 4.2. D-Day 80th Anniversary (June 6th) (attached)
 10.2. Car Boot sale (RH/KT)
Meeting closed 8.07pm