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, 18th July 2018.
Present
Councillors R Easton [Chairman], K Ansell, Miss IJ Brown and Mrs DM Easton.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs P Ansell, H Farnath, Miss C Harvey,
Mrs G Harvey and GN Molineux.
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 6th June 2018, 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 June 2018 as compared
with the same period the previous year.
Brownies
The Committee noted a request from Brownies for a ‘sleepover’ at the Parish Hall.
RESOLVED
That approval be given, in principle, for the Brownies to have a ‘sleepover’ at the Parish Hall
and the Clerk endeavour to ascertain more details, including date and time in order that the
matter could be considered further.
Caretaker

The Committee were pleased to note that further complimentary comments had been
received in respect of Neil Hyden, the Caretaker.
The Clerk had already conveyed these comments to Neil.
Removal of Tables and Chairs from the Parish Hall
The Chairman reported on the circumstances that had resulted in two tables and chairs
being temporarily removed from the Parish Hall. He gave a résumé of discussions with a
member of staff which were duly noted by the Clerk who undertook to deal with the matter
appropriately.
The Committee reiterated its policy that unless approved in writing in advance, no tables or
chairs must be removed from the building.
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4. FINANCE REPORT
The Report of the Clerk, showing the income and expenditure of the Parish Hall as at 31st
May 2018, was received for information and noted.
5. PROVISION OF GRIT BINS
The Clerk reported that an apology had been received from Mary Lee, Community Highways
Liaison Officer from the County Council, who was unable to attend this evening’s meeting
due to a prior commitment. Ms Lee had indicated that she would attend the next meeting of
the Committee on 5th September 2018.
6. BUS SHELTERS
The Clerk reported that due to work commitments, Matthew Walker was unable to attend the
meeting.
RESOLVED
That Mr Walker be invited to attend the next meeting of the Committee in order that the
whole question of the future provision of bus shelters could be discussed in detail.
7. HEDGE CUTTER
RESOLVED
That the Finance and Management Committee be recommended to include a sum of
£1,500.00 in the Parish Council’s budget towards the cost of a hedge cutter.

8. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED
That the next meeting be held on 5th September 2018, at 7.30 p.m.