5. CLERK'S REPORT ON ITEMS RAISED AT PREVIOUS MEETINGS
    5.1 Park Lane, Harvington:    Letters received from Wyre Forest Highways Partnership indicating that although this work was programmed, it was low priority due to funding restraints. The Parish Council felt this was unacceptable as more than 5 years ago the work had been agreed and 100% funding was available. 
The Clerk was asked to write to Stephen Clee indicating the sources of that funding and asking him to personally intervene to progress this matter, which was now urgent due to subsidence of the road.
    5.2 Parish Council Web-Site: Name had been registered and was now operative. Cllr Mr H Grove would voluntarily maintain the web-site for the Parish Council and all relevant information should be sent to him for inclusion. The Parish Council thanked Cllr Mr Grove for his input. It was noted that Chaddesley Corbett came second in IT in the recent Village of the Year Competition, the winner being Martley. 
    5.3 Tandy’s Lane: Some clearance had been carried out under the Lengthsman Scheme. The land owner had been traced and contacted. 
    5.4 X33 Bus Service: Agreement had been reached with St Cassians PPC to use the notice board by the Lychgate until further notice. In order to encourage residents to use the service, bus timetables would be printed in the Parish Magazine and in the Annual Parish Report. 
    5.5 Parish Notice Boards: In hand.
    5.6 Speedwatch: Noted; Parish Council disappointed with response from West Mercia Police, although traffic monitoring was taking place at present.
    5.7 Millennium Planter: The WI had offered to maintain the planter, and their offer was accepted with thanks. Thanks were extended to Cllr Mr C Rowberry who had previously donated plants.

6. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/DECISION
    6.1 Planning for Gypsy and Caravan Sites: Agreed to ask Wyre Forest District Council for their emergency procedures which, together with those obtained from the NJU, could be used to formulate a Parish Council policy.
    6.2 Older People’s Housing Care and Support Strategy: Noted.
    6.3 Town & Parish Standards – Consultation Document from Standards Board: It was noted that of the 3861 allegations received, only 32 had been referred to the Adjudicators Panel.
    6.4 Local Development Framework Consultation: Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Wychavon District Councils. It was noted that these had been received during the summer recession and it was now too late to respond. The clerk was asked to find out why more time had not been given for consultation, and if the dates could be extended. The papers were distributed to Councillors who would study them and respond after advice from the Clerk. 
    6.5 NALC Consultation Paper on Public Telephones: It was noted that telephone cards would be adopted instead of cash payments.
    6.6 Vacancy on CALC Consultative Committee: Cllr Mr D Spencer was nominated.
    6.7 Environment & Economic Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Panel: Again, inadequate notification had been given to respond. The clerk was asked to write to Clare Eynon of Wyre Forest District Council Planning Department.
    6.8 Minerals and Waste Development Framework Draft Statement of Community Involvement: Consultation document passed to Cllr Mr H Grove for study and report back to next meeting. 
    6.9 Sharelink: Noted. 

7. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/CONSULTATION
    7.1 Worcestershire Vehicle Share Scheme: Noted
    7.2 Dial a Ride Scheme: To be published in Parish Magazine.
    7.3 Annual Report: Draft circulated. Further input required ASAP. Cllr Mr M Gibbs would print, collate and post copies to each resident, after approval of further draft. The Parish Council authorised a payment of £750 for the cost of this work.

8. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
    8.1 Bus Shelter – Briar Hill: Agreed to obtain quotes from local builder.
    8.2 Benches – Briar Hill: Emergency repair work authorised
    8.3 Emergency Planning: Cllr Mr R Higgins reiterated the desire for emergency planning procedures in the area.

9. REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS REPRESENTING OUTSIDE BODIES:
    9.1 Village Hall: The wooden floor had been completely replaced and the old materials sold by e-buy. Special events alcohol licence being obtained. Clerk indicated that Parish Council meetings could not be held on licensed premises and was asked to seek guidance from CALC.
    9.2 Chaddesley Corbett First Endowed School: Cllr Mr C Rowberry said there was nothing further to report since the notice in the Parish Magazine, but a full open Consultation meeting would be called for 30 September so that residents could give their views on recent  proposals. The meetings would be held at the school between 3.30 and 6.30 p.m. He requested everyone’s co-operation to keep the flow of traffic through the village during school opening and closing times to enable children to get to school safely, especially at a stressful time when some children would be attending school for the first time.
Cllr Mr J Swift asked if proposals for a new school could be delayed until the Parish Plan had been published to ensure everyone’s view was  taken into consideration. The Parish Plan had been delayed due to major events in the Parish, one of which was the proposed new school.
Trustees felt that as full consultation would take place this would adequately ensure residents views were considered, but further delays would increase traffic problems in two years when the school was expanded to take up to 210 pupils.
    9.3 Charity Trusts: None
    9.4 Wyre Forest Area Calc: None
    9.5 Police Consultative Committee: None

13. FINANCIAL REPORT
    13.1 Audit - The Parish Council had received an unqualified audit opinion from Clement Keys.
    13.2 Receipts and Payments. A schedule of receipts and payment was tabled and approved:
    13.3 Account balances were notified to the Parish Councillors.

14. ALLOTMENTS:
    14.1 Three requests for new allotments had been received. The Chairman undertook to arrange a site visit to allocate an area for additional allotments.
    14.2 Rent invoices were now due for the period April 2005-March 2006.

15. BURIAL GROUND:
    15.1 New concrete paths had been completed satisfactorily.
    15.2 Three memorial applications were approved.

16. PARISH PATHS SCHEME: Report from the Footpaths Warden for July/Aug:
    16.1 Reports Received/Actioned - 6: · 4 paths overgrown (not entirely substantiated) · Gates locked (walker taking incorrect route due to overgrowth on stile (now cleared) · Path not defined through meadow (not a requisite) · Fallen tree on path (Dodford path – advised to Worcs CC) · Motorised vehicles moving across paths – will erect temporary warning notices · Unsafe bridge (already reported to Worcs CC 3 months ago/await action) plus fallen tree on path.
    16.2 Paths walked. Highway access checked 25
    16.3 Volunteer Hours: 10 Including 4 stiles cleared and 2 sets of steps.
    16.5 General: Noted that promised grant not yet received. PPW would not take bursary due to reduced Grant available. Furniture order from April not yet received.
    16.7 Account: £170 plus VAT was approved for payment, Footpath 29 footpath cleared; removal of 3 fallen/overhanging trees; heavy surface and undergrowth clearance of 10 paths; new way-mark post installed.

18. HIGHWAYS ISSUES:
    18.1 Road Bottom Briar Hill: In urgent need of resurfacing. Clerk asked to write to Stephen Clee.