BRERETON AND RAVENHILL PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of the Parish Hall Management Committee held at the Parish Hall, Ravenhill
Park, Brereton, on Wednesday, 10th January 2018.
Present
Councillors R Easton [Chairman], K Ansell, Mrs P Ansell, Miss IJ Brown, Mrs DM Easton and
Mrs G Harvey.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors H Farnath, Miss C Harvey, GN Molineux and
Mrs HJ Southwell.
Mr PG Davies [Parish Clerk] was also present.
1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No declarations of interest were given at the commencement of the meeting.
2. MINUTES
RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting held on 15th November 2017, be approved and signed as a
correct record.
3. PARISH HALL – PROGRESS REPORT

Hire Fee Income – Update

The Committee noted details of hire fee income for the month of November 2017.
Hirers
The Clerk updated Members on new bookings for 2018 as follows:-
Little Munchkins – meeting every Wednesday [term-time] – 10.00 am until 12 noon
‘Mess Around’ – meeting monthly
Brereton Wheelers – meeting quarterly
4. NEWMAN GROVE ALLOTMENTS – PUBLIC AREAS
The Chairman welcomed Mr J Cusack to the meeting.
A discussion ensued in respect of a community shed erected on the public area within the
allotment site. The building had been provided following grant funding and was equipped
with a generator to supply light and heating. The Chairman emphasised that it was
important for the Parish Council and the allotment holders to consider the following:-
 Ownership
 Safety
 Insurance
 Visits to the new facility
The Clerk undertook to obtain a quotation from Zurich Municipal for including the shed in the
‘All Risks’ section of the Parish Council’s policy.
The Chairman thanked Mr J Cusack for attending the meeting.
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RESOLVED
That Mr J Cusack be invited to attend the next meeting to discuss further the matters
outlined above.
5. CHRISTMAS FEATURES
The Chairman reported that Ashley at Dave Cambridge Engineering had kindly donated a
Christmas Tree which had made a significant addition to the other features provided by the
Parish Council in Ravenhill Park.
Members noted that the five-year contract with Mr Dave Lusty at Lighting Futures had now
expired and it would be necessary to consider the various options for future provision.
Members did express some concern that the features provided for Christmas 2017/2018 had
not been up to the same standard as in previous years.
RESOLVED
1. That a letter of thanks be sent to Ashley at Dave Cambridge Engineering.
2. That Mr D Lusty be invited to attend the next meeting to discuss options for future
provision.
6. FINANCE REPORT
The report of the Clerk on the financial position of the Parish Hall as at 31st October 2017,
was submitted for information and noted.
7. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED
That the next meeting be held on 7th February 2018, at 7.30 p.m.