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, 5th April 2017.
Present
Councillors R Easton [Chairman], Miss IJ Brown, Mrs DM Easton and H Farnath.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors K Ansell, Mrs P Ansell, Miss C Harvey,
Mrs G Harvey 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 8th March 2017, be approved and signed as a
correct record.
3. BRACE
The Clerk reported that BRACE had revised their requirements for use of the Parish Hall for
Brereton Carnival as follows:-
The Conference Room was no longer needed.
The hours of use of the main Function Room were changed from 8.00 am – 7.00 pm
to 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
The hours of use of the kitchen were changed from 8.00 am – 7.00 pm to 10.00 am to
5.00 pm
RESOLVED
That the charges be agreed and that in accordance with the Parish Council’s policy, BRACE
be charged 50% of the total hire fee.
4. NEWMAN GROVE ALLOTMENTS

Replacement Locks
RESOLVED
That authority be given for the Chairman to arrange for a suitable replacement lock[s] and
keys to be provided for the allotments at Newman Grove.
Insurance
The Clerk reported that the allotment public areas were covered under the Parish Council’s
public liability insurance. However, individual allotment holders would need to have their
own public liability insurance in place for their own allotment plot.
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RESOLVED
That the Clerk inform the allotment holders of the position on insurance as outlined above.

5. TELEPHONE AND INTERNET PROVISION
The Committee noted that the Clerk, following consultation with the Chairman, had arranged
for high speed broadband to be provided on line 01889-586098 [pay telephone line]. This
had been on the same cost basis as that previously reported to the Committee.
RESOLVED
That the action taken be approved and confirmed.
6. THE RUGELEY ADVERTISER BOOKLET
The Committee was pleased to note that the advertisement in respect of the Parish Hall had
appeared in the latest edition of this booklet.
7. PARISH HALL PROGRESS REPORT
1. Hire Fee Income – Update

The Committee noted details of hire fee income as follows:-
March 2016 March 2017
£ £
Regular Business 1,340.55 1,234.25
Extra Business 225.30 122.90
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£1,565.85 £1,357.15
Greater utilisation of the Parish Hall would be considered at the next meeting.
2. South Staffordshire Water – Business
The Clerk reported details of a Dual Tariff Discount Offer from this Company.
RESOLVED
That the Clerk and Chairman be authorised to investigate this matter further and report back
to the next meeting.

3. Concert to raise funds for Christmas Party

A request had been received for a reduction in the hire fee for a concert to be held on 23rd
September 2017 in the Parish Hall to raise funds for a Children’s Christmas Party.
RESOLVED
That the organisers be informed that a 25% reduction in the hire fee would be permitted.
4. CCTV
The Chairman indicated that the two new CCTV notices would be erected in the Parish Hall
very shortly.
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8. FINANCE REPORT
The Report of the Clerk, showing the financial position in respect of the Parish Hall as at
8
th March 2017, was submitted for information and noted.
9. DEFIBRILLATOR
RESOLVED
1. That the commissioning ceremony for the defibrillator be held on 2nd May 2017, at
7.00 pm, immediately prior to the Annual Parish Council Meeting.
2. That in addition to the Chairman and Members of the Parish Council, the two sponsors,
together with the Chairman of Brereton Million, be invited to attend.
10. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED
That the next meeting be held on 3rd May 2017, at 7.30 p.m.