BRERETON AND RAVENHILL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a Parish Council meeting held at the Parish Hall, Ravenhill Park, Brereton, on Tuesday,
6th February 2018.
Present
Councillors PA Fisher [Chairman], K Ansell, Mrs P Ansell, Ms IJ Brown [Vice-Chairman],
Mrs DM Easton, R Easton, H Farnath, Miss C Harvey, Mrs G Harvey, TA Jones and GN Molineux.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors N Parton and Mrs HJ Southwell and District
Councillor D Foley.
Mr PG Davies, the Parish Clerk, was also in attendance.
1. MRS GERALDINE JOHNSON
The Parish Council was very saddened to learn of the untimely death of Mrs Geraldine
Johnson, the wife of former Councillor Peter Johnson.
All present stood in silence for one minute as a mark of respect.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations were given at the commencement of the meeting.
3. MINUTES
RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting held on 9th January 2018, be approved and signed as a
correct record.
4. POLICE MATTERS
The Chairman welcomed PC Scott Martin and PCSO Dave Hughes to the meeting. The
Police Officers presented their report [copy attached].
The Police noted that a Councillor was prepared to make a statement identifying the
individuals who had vandalised the flagpole fronting the Parish Hall. Members made the
Police aware that if they required more evidence to facilitate a prosecution, the Parish
Council would be prepared to make available CCTV images showing the individuals
causing the vandalism.
The Police were also informed of a damaged car blocking part of the pavement in Lodge
Road. The vehicle was not only causing an obstruction but it was also badly damaged and,
therefore, a safety hazard to passing pedestrians.
5. BRERETON LIBRARY
The Chairman introduced, and welcomed, Mr John Wilson from Rugeley Rotary Club who
updated the Parish Council on the current status of their proposal to run the library, its
background and their plans for the future.
Mr Wilson advised that it was the intention of the Rotary Club to increase the profile of the
library so that it could be used as a community hub for residents. The organisation was
anxious to work with the Parish Council and other local organisations in delivering this
important initiative. Currently, twenty-one voluntary library assistants had been identified
from within the Club and if further support was required, volunteers would be sought from
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the local community.
Reference was made to the current County Council consultative exercise in respect of
libraries and Mr Wilson was invited to inform the Clerk of any issues or concerns in respect
of Brereton Library which he would like included in the Parish Council’s response.
Mr Graham Hunt [Community Partnership Officer] had submitted his apology for this
meeting but had indicated that he would be available to attend the next meeting.
RESOLVED
That further consideration be given to this matter, including a formal response to the
consultative exercise, at the next meeting of the Parish Council.
6. OAK TREE FARM
The Clerk had circulated a letter from the Planning Regulation Manager at the County
Council explaining the terms of the Injunction and Approved Method Statement in relation
to non-burning waste.
Following evidence that the Staffordshire Fire Service would soon be in a position to
authorise removal of the waste, it was
RESOLVED
That the Clerk write to the County Council pointing out that if the waste material is not fully
removed in accordance with the terms of the Injunction and the Method Statement, the
Authority should take prompt action against those responsible.
7. PROPOSED CHANGES TO LOCAL BUS SERVICES
The Clerk had circulated a letter from the Chief Executive of Staffordshire County Council
explaining the reasons for the proposed changes to local bus services. He advised that
officers were likely to be in contact with the Parish Council to evaluate viable service
options currently being developed.
The Parish Council noted that within the available resources it was unlikely that a local bus
service would be introduced along Armitage Road. The focus going forward would be on
whether the existing connect service could be re-shaped and re-funded.
A Member referred to the possibility of changes being made to the circular bus 24 which
was a valuable and well-used service for local residents.
RESOLVED
1. That the Clerk contact Arriva with a view to securing their assurance that no
changes would be made to circular bus service 24.
2. That the Clerk reply to the Chief Executive of the County Council pointing out that:-
the “Lichfield and Rugeley Connect Mobility Link” was a socially necessary service
for the reasons previously given and request that the Authority reconsider its
decision to withdraw subsidy from the service; and
requesting the County Council’s support to the Section 106 application made to
Lichfield District Council for Real Time Passenger Information on bus stops serving
the 825 bus service in Brereton and Ravenhill.

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3. That the Chief Executive of the District Council be asked to take whatever action he
could in support of the Parish Council’s representations to secure the retention of
the “Lichfield and Rugeley Connect Mobility Link” service.
8. DOG FOULING – FOOTPATH ADJACENT TO A513
The Parish Council noted the contents of a letter from the Environmental Protection
Manager [copy previously circulated] advising that arrangements were being made to
review the provision of ‘No Fouling’ signs along this stretch of road. In addition, the area
would be added to the list of those requiring patrols by Enforcement Officers.
RESOLVED
That the Clerk invite the Environmental Protection Manager to attend the March meeting of
the Parish Hall Management Committee to discuss this matter further and, in the meantime,
he be asked to identify and indicate the number of Enforcement Officers employed by the
District Council.
9. TRANSFORMING THE TRENT VALLEY [TTTV]
The Landscape Partnership Manager had advised that the TTTV was not involved in the
Country Park Scheme on land formerly comprising the golf course.
10. WORLD BOOK NIGHT
The Clerk had made application for a supply of books to be distributed to the local
community to mark World Book Night on 23rd April 2018. He undertook to update the
Parish Council at its next meeting as to whether the application had been successful.
11. SECTION 106 AGREEMENT RELATING TO HAWKSYARD: PA 03/00627/045
The Parish Council noted that the following Section 106 project proposals had been
submitted to Lichfield District Council:-
Brereton and Ravenhill Canal Improvement Scheme
Real Time Passenger Information
The Parish Council would await the decision on the application before deciding whether to
pursue a formal complaint of maladministration.
12. THE CHICANE WHERE COALPIT LANE BECOMES COLLIERY ROAD
Members placed on record their thanks to the Chairman for carrying out remedial measures
to improve the safety at this chicane pending the response from the County Council on the
Parish Council’s request for a 40 mph speed limit on Colliery Road.
13. DOCUMENTATION
The Parish Council noted that the following documents had been tabled for circulation to
Members:-
Canal and River Trent – Planning for Waterways in Neighbourhood Plans
Indices of Deprivation 2015 – Cannock Chase Summary Profile
14. STAFFORDSHIRE DIARY OF VILLAGE FESTIVALS AND EVENTS 2018
An invitation had been received from the Community Council of Staffordshire to include any
major festivals and events in their yearly on-line diary.
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RESOLVED
That the Clerk submit details of Brereton Carnival for inclusion in the on-line diary.
15. SECTION 106 MONIES – CANNOCK CHASE DISTRICT COUNCIL
RESOLVED
That the Clerk write to the Chief Executive of the District Council to ascertain whether any
Section 106 monies would be forthcoming to the Parish Council from Lea Hall and other
development sites within the parish.
16. AMI BLAYMIRES
The Parish Council had previously agreed to review progress on this matter at this meeting.
Members considered that although there had been some attempts to improve security,
there remained a real danger of fire from the large amount of refuse remaining on the site.
AMI Blaymires was just 200 yards from a school and close to residential properties.
RESOLVED
That the Clerk acquaint both the District Councillors and the County Councillor with the
background to this matter and request them to press for the compulsory purchase of the
site in order that action could be taken to negate the dangers which had been identified by
the Parish Council.
17. COUNCILLOR MRS HJ SOUTHWELL
The Clerk reported that the three months sanction given to Councillor Mrs HJ Southwell for
not attending meetings due to ill health, expired on 4th March 2018.
RESOLVED
That in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972 [as amended], the
absence of Councillor Mrs HJ Southwell be approved for a further period of three months
from 4th March 2018.
18. PLANNING COMMITTEE
RESOLVED

That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9th January 2018, be approved.
19. PARISH HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
RESOLVED
That the minutes of the Parish Hall Management Committee held on 10th January 2018, be
approved.
20. FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
RESOLVED
That the minutes of the Finance and Management Committee held on 10th January 2018,
be approved.
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21. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED
The Parish Council had previously agreed that the next meeting would be held on
6th March 2018.
22. PUBLIC FORUM
No matters were raised at this juncture by the members of the public present at the
meeting.
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