Author: R Greenwood
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BILLINGTON AND LANGHO PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON Monday, 26th May 2025 at 7.15pm
AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
PRESENT
Parish Councillors. Martin Hincks, Dennis Johnson Cllr Steve Farmer, Cllr Tony Austin.
In attendance – County Councillor Stephen Atkinson, R Greenwood clerk
ITEM 1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were apologies for absence from Michael Collins, Eva McPrice, Brian Haworth, John Aspden, Katie Swingewood.
ITEM 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- Register of Interests – Councillors were reminded of the need to update their register of interests.
- No members disclosed a personal interest in any matter to be discussed at the meeting.
ITEM 3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING
3.1 Minutes of the meeting held 27th April 2025 were accepted and signed as a true record.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4.1 An email was received regarding an overgrown hedge that require pedestrians to walk on the road to pass. The hedge encroaches across the footpath. The clerk is to write to the home owner to request that the hedge is taken back.
ITEM 5 PLAYGROUNDS
5.1 No report was received from the Lengthsman.
5.2 There was a report of significant broken glass across Billington Playground. The Lengthsman attended and cleaned this up.
ITEM 6 ACCOUNTS
6.1 The following cheques were presented for payment.
| Cheque 202642 | Stamps and travel | £39.38 |
| Cheque 202643 | C Walton – Lengthsman | £276.29 |
| Cheque 202644 | C Walton – Lengthsman | £276.29 |
| Cheque 202645 | HMRC | £7.00 |
| Cheque 202646 | Clerk – salary | £532.50 |
| Cheque 202647 | RVBC – website | £19.32 |
| Cheque 202648 | N Haworth – Old Langho Church | £500 |
| Cheque 202649 | Langho in Bloom | £300.00 |
| Cheque 202650 | Outside Office – audit | £60.00 |
6.2 The bank reconciliation was presented.
6.3 The Vice Chair signed the Annual Governance Statement and Accounting Statements
6.4 The date for the Exercise of Public Right was set at 27.5.25
6.5 The AGAR bank reconciliation and the explanation of variances was signed.
ITEM 7 PLANNING
7.1 The following applications were received and considered.
3/2025/0171 Lower Fold Stables – no objections were raised.
APP/T12530/W/25/3364766 – appeal from Dewhurst Farm, objections sent to the Planning Inspectorate.
3/2025/0305 Painter Wood, no objections were received.
3/2025/0094 Mytton Fold – objections were received from members of the public.
3/2025/0359 Cunliffe House Farm – no objections were received.
A notice was received regarding the removal of the telephone kiosk at the Old Post Office / Looking Glass the parish council has registered it’s objection to this being removed.
ITEM 8 HIGHWAY
8.1 The clerk to send an introductory email to County Councillor Atkinson and the residents campaigning for Whinney Lane / Snodworth Road 20mph limit.
8.2 Neddy Lane has now reopened. There is a tarmacked path down to Dale View.
8.3 Borough Cllr Farmer has reported the blocked drains on Northcote Road, one opposite Lower Fold and two running parallel to the football field.
ITEM 9 OFFICERS REPORT
9.1 The Chair and Parish Council would like to express their sincere gratitude to Former County Councillor Allan Schofield for his work with the Parish Council over many years.
ITEM 10 FLOOD CONCERNS AND UPDATE
No items were discussed.
ITEM 11 CORRESPONDENCE.
11.1 All correspondence has been forwarded by email.
ITEM 12 DATES OF NEXT MEETING. All at 7.15pm.
28th July 2025
29th September 2025
27th October 2025
24th November 2025
The meeting closed at 20.18 hrs
MINUTES OF THE AGM OF BILLINGTON AND LANGHO PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY,26th MAY 2025 AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, LANGHO.
PRESENT
Parish councillors – , Cllr Steve Farmer, Cllr Tony Austin, , Martin Hincks, Dennis Johnson
In attendance – County Cllr Stephen Atkinson, R Greenwood Clerk.
ITEM 1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were apologies for absence from Brian Haworth, John Aspden, Katie Swingewood Michael Collins, Eva McPrice
ITEM 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- Register of Interests – Councillors were reminded of the need to update their register of interests.
- No members disclosed any personal or prejudicial interests in any matter to be discussed at the meeting.
ITEM 3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Minutes of the meeting held on May 2024 were accepted and signed as a true record.
ITEM 4 ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE.
4.1 Brian Haworth was elected as Chair – All in favour.
4.2 Martin Hincks was elected as Vice Chair – all in favour.
4.3 Planning Committee Brian Haworth, Martin Hincks, John Aspden, Katie Swingewood, Michael Collins, Eva McPrice and Steve Farmer.
4.4 Billington Poors Charity – Tony Austin.
4.5 Grant Committee – all members
4.6 Parish Council Liaison – Steve Farmer.
ITEM 5 OPEN FORUM.
5.1 No members of the public attended.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BILLINGTON AND LANGHO PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON
Monday, 28th April 2025 at 7.15pm
AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
PRESENT
Parish Councillors. Brian Haworth (chair), Martin Hincks, Eva McPrice, John Aspden, Dennis Johnson Cllr Steve Farmer, Cllr Tony Austin.
In attendance – Four members of the public. R Greenwood clerk
ITEM 1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were apologies for absence from Michael Collins.
ITEM 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- Register of Interests – Councillors were reminded of the need to update their register of interests.
- No members disclosed a personal interest in any matter to be discussed at the meeting.
ITEM 3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING
3.1 Minutes of the meeting held 31st March 2025 were accepted and signed as a true record.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4.1 Three members of the public attended to voice their objections to 3/2025/0196 300 houses on the land south of Longsight Road. The focus of their objection is the sewer system that is already failing to cope with the current volume of sewage and rainwater run offs. These members of the public are asking for the infra structure to be put in place before the planning is granted. At present if there is a high rainfall then raw sewage is discharged into their field, into Bushburn Brook (which is now dead and polluted) and eventually into the river. United Utilities are aware of the problem, but have previously reported themselves and the issues to the Environmental Agency.
4.2 One members of public attended to request that the Parish Council write to the new LCC Director of Highways regarding the results of the Speed and Volume Survey conducted on Whinney Lane.
ITEM 5 PLAYGROUNDS
5.1 No report was received from the Lengthsman.
5.2 There were more reports of dogs in Langho Playground. This has been reported to the dog warden.
ITEM 6 ACCOUNTS
6.1 The following cheques were presented for payment.
| Cheque 202637 | Chris Walton Lengthsman | £276.29 |
| Cheque 202638 | LALC Subscription | £749.64 |
| Cheque 202639 | HMRC | £7.00 |
| Cheque 202640 | Expenses | £28.46 |
| Cheque 202641 | Clerk | £532.50 |
6.2 The parish council agreed a spend on Land Registry documentation needed prior to the demise of LCC in two years time.
ITEM 7 PLANNING
7.1 The following applications were received and considered.
- 3/2025/0171 Lower Fold Stables.
- APP/T2350/W/25/3363889 Land off Elker Lane Planning Appeal
- 3/2025/0288 2 Northcote Park
- 3/2024/0196 Land south of Longsight Road – discussed under 4.1 Objections to be sent to RVBC
ITEM 8 HIGHWAY
8.1 Discussion under 4.2 regarding Speed and Volume Survey on Whinney Lane.
ITEM 9 OFFICERS REPORT
9.1 Cllrs Austin and Farmer attended the Parish Councils Liaison Committee meeting.
ITEM 10 FLOOD CONCERNS AND UPDATE
No items were discussed.
ITEM 11 CORRESPONDENCE.
11.1 All correspondence has been forwarded by email.
11.2 The Clerk is liaising with RVBC regarding the parish website.
ITEM 12 DATES OF NEXT MEETING. All at 7.15pm.
26th May 2025
30th June 2025
28th July 2025
29th September 2025
27th October 2025
24th November 2025
The meeting closed at 20.18 hrs
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BILLINGTON AND LANGHO PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON
Monday, 31st March 2025 at 7.15pm
AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
PRESENT
Parish Councillors. Brian Haworth (chair), Martin Hincks, Eva McPrice, Michael Collins, John Aspden, Dennis Johnson Cllr Steve Farmer, Cllr Tony Austin, C Cllr Alan Schofield. Katie Swingewood.
In attendance – Five members of the public. R Greenwood clerk
ITEM 1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were apologies for absence from PCSO Pemberton.
ITEM 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- Register of Interests – Councillors were reminded of the need to update their register of interests.
- One member disclosed a personal interest in any matter to be discussed at the meeting. This was Cllr John Aspden for application 3/2025/0206
ITEM 3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING
3.1 Minutes of the meeting held February 2025 were accepted and signed as a true record.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4.1 Three members of the public attended to voice their objections to 3/2025/0094 Mytton Fold Hotel
Objections to this are:-
- The opening hours, which are 6am to 10pm, 7 days per week.
- The light pollution.
- The bat survey report – a request for a more robust survey will be requested.
- The increased traffic on the roads each hour that the courts are open.
A formal objection will be submitted to RVBC
4.2 Two members of public attended to share their objection to 3/2025/0114 Kirkdale Road. The objections to this are:-
- Loss of light – the build will block views of the sky
- Lack of privacy with being overlooked.
- Unsympathetic to the area.
A formal objection will be submitted to RVBC
ITEM 5 PLAYGROUNDS
5.1 No report was received from the Lengthsman.
ITEM 6 ACCOUNTS
6.1 The following cheques were presented for payment.
| Cheque 202630 | Nalc Training for the clerk | £16.00 |
| Cheque 202631 | C Walton, Lengthsman | £526.29 |
| Cheque 202632 | Richard Davis, tree work at Billington Playground. | £540.00 |
| Cheque 202633 | Void | |
| Cheque 202634 | HMRC | £7.00 |
| Cheque 202635 | Clerk Salary | £532.50 |
| Cheque 202636 | Travel | £25.46 |
6.2 PKF Littlejohn has sent the notice of audit for the Parish Council.
ITEM 7 PLANNING
7.1 The following applications were received and considered.
| 3/2025/0094 | Mytton Fold Hotel Whalley Road |
| 3/2025/0113 | Woodcote York Lane |
| 3/2024/0864 | Conkers Day Nursery |
| 3/2025/0114 | 24 Kirkdale Road |
| 3/2025/0196 | 300 Houses |
| 3/2025/0158 | Gleneagles |
| 3/2025/0170 | Brocklands, Longworth Road. |
| 3/2024/1021 | Land Adj to Snodworth Road. |
| 3/2025/0206 | St Marys Drive |
| 3/2025/0171 | Lower Fold Stable |
ITEM 8 HIGHWAY
8.1 A letter was received regarding Whalley Old Road, stating that LCC have dug a trench on the grass verge between York Village and Three Bays Barn. There is no pavement and concern was raised that the verge is not inaccessible.
8.2 A letter was received regarding footpath 29 requesting a stile between Horrocks Farm and Hodgefield. The clerk to write to PROW, (Public Rights of Way)
8.3 A complaint was received regarding the continued close of the footpath on Neddy Lane. Cllr Schofield and the clerk have been in contact with PROW who have contacted Redrow – the building firm responsible for the closure.
8.4 Pashmire Brow, Cllr Schofield has contacted two recent collisions or traffic accidents, attention needed to obscured Road Narrows sign and for consideration to installation of Priority Gateway arrangement. Assessment from highways officers is that Pashmire Brow does not meet the criteria for traffic priority gateway build-outs at this time. The ‘narrow road’ signs are to be cleaned and any vegetation obscuring the signs is to be removed’.
8.5 A59 – Longsight Road – this road is eligible for the Surface Dressing Improvement Scheme. This was approved by LCC Cabinet meeting of the 06.03.25, westward beyond Langho Roundabout, to B6245 crossroads / traffic lights Clayton-le-Dale – subsequent to the prior work from Monday 31st March up to 9th April of repairs by Patching’. This will take place in the new financial year. The A59 approaching Langho from Clitheroe is in a dangerous condition. CCllr Schofield is pushing for early allocation to it from LCC Highways’ ‘Localised Deterioration Fund’ (LDF) available money
Cllr Schofield was thanked for his work.
ITEM 9 Sec 106 FOR BILLINGTON LEISURE
9.1 Cllr Austin has asked the Parish Council to consider what leisure facilities are needed for Billington, there is some Sec 106 money available – no time scale has been given for this money. Consideration is to update the equipment in Billington Playground.
ITEM 10 OFFICERS REPORT
10.1 Cllr Austin has been investigating an issue with water run off from the car wash at Village prestige hand car wash The car wash is working from 9am to 7pm daily and the dirty / detergent filled water is running off down the road towards the coach park and not being taken down the drain. Cllr Schofield will visit the site and speak to the owner.
In addition there is an issue with the hoses, when no car is being washed these are being held in a vertical position, the spray from these is blowing across into nearby gardens causing an issue for the home owners.
10.2 Cllr Hincks was made aware of 3 tree’s in Old Langho Churchyard that were either dead or required significant tree works. He contacted David Holt and passed the information to them. The Parish Council will not be contributing financially to this work.
10.3 Cllr Johnson has reported dog fouling at Billington and an increase in litter around St Augustin’s school. The clerk to forward Cllr Johnson’s letter.
10.4 Cllr Farmer has requested a new litter bin for the road between Old Langho Road and Chapel Lane. The clerk to write to RVBC
ITEM 11 CENOTAPH AND MEMORIAL OAK TREE
11.1 The second quote has been received to repair the Cenotaph. The application for funding will now be processed.
11.2 The Memorial Oak tree at the rear of the Oak Tree has been inspected by Arborist Richard Davis and sympathetic pruning is needed. The Clerk has been in contact with RVBC’s Tree Officer David Hewitt who has a ten year old report stating that the tree is severely compromised and recommends felling. The Parish Council has maintained the tree over the years and will continue to do so but an full assessment is now needed to ensure that the tree will “cope” with the works needed to repair the Cenotaph. It was resolved that the tree will have a full xray assessment to determine the way forward, ie a specific management plan or the felling of the tree.
ITEM 12 CORRESPONDENCE.
12.1 An email was received from Ebenezer Chapel – this was forwarded to all members, it was felt that the work at Ebenezer makes a very positive contribution to the area.
12.2 All correspondence has been forwarded by email.
ITEM 13 DATES OF NEXT MEETING. All at 7.15pm.
28th April 2025
26th May 2025
30th June 2025
28th July 2025
29th September 2025
27th October 2025
24th November 2025
The meeting closed at 21.05 hrs
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BILLINGTON AND LANGHO PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON
Monday, 24th February 2025 at 7.15pm
AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
PRESENT
Parish Councillors. Brian Haworth (chair), Martin Hincks, Eva McPrice, Michael Collins, John Aspden, Dennis Johnson Cllr Steve Farmer, Cllr Tony Austin, C Cllr Alan Schofield.
In attendance –R Greenwood clerk
ITEM 1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were apologies for absence were received and accepted from Katie Swingewood
ITEM 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- Register of Interests – Councillors were reminded of the need to update their register of interests.
- Two members disclosed a personal or prejudicial interests in any matter to be discussed at the meeting Both Eva McPrice and Michael Collins declared an interest in the flood lighting at Blackburn Rovers as it impacts on their homes.
ITEM 3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING
3.1 Minutes of the meeting held January 27th 2024 were accepted and signed as a true record.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4.1 No members of the public attended.
ITEM 5 PLAYGROUNDS
5.1 No report was received from the Lengthsman.
ITEM 6 ACCOUNTS
6.1 The following cheques were presented for payment.
| Cheque 202625 | RVBC | £2400.16 |
| Cheque 202626 | C Walton | £262.29 |
| Cheque 202627 | Travel | £25.46 |
| Cheque 202628 | HMRC | £7.00 |
| Cheque 202629 | Clerk Salary | £532.50 |
ITEM 7 PLANNING
7.1 3/2025/0027 Colliers Farm, objections were raised and will be submitted to RVBC.
7.2 Planning Complaint 584133966 – Blackburn Rovers are not going to do anything to reduce the lighting splay from the floodlights, the increase in the lighting has been caused by the use of LED light bulbs. Cllr Austin has been in touch with the Chief Executive of RVBC and Andrew Dent regarding making a complaint under Statutory Nuisance. If any members of the public wish to evidence to the Statutory Nuisance then in the first instance can they contact the Clerk to the Parish Council or Cllr Tony Austin
7.3 Concerns were raised regarding the acoustic boards round Keepers Cottage, this has now gone to planning who have requested more appropriate acoustic boards be used.
7.4 3/2024/0635 appeal against the refusal of planning permission for Brockhall Village Hall, this is for a Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed 1m high fencing and new entrance gates at vehicular access
ITEM 8 HIGHWAY
8.1 Longsight Road Bus Stop, C. Cllr Alan Schofield has requested to relocate the bus stops on Longsight Road (A59) nearer to The Rydings junction. LCC have responded that they have investigated and concluded that “without significant junction improvements at the Rydings estate turn off, the bus stops are to remain in their current positions as they are in the safest location. The double white centre line is the major issue in relation to placing these bus stops closer, in either the westerly or easterly direction of the Rydings junction”.
8.2 Board Signs at Old Langho. an advertising board placed on the grass verge near to the Black Bull public house, Old Langho Road. LCC Highways have replied with “the grass verge does not form part of the public highway. It is privately owned and maintained. This means that we cannot prevent any structures from being placed on the verge”. However it was noted that as this is an advert sign placed in the vicinity of a grade one listed building it should have been subject to planning permission.
8.3. SpiDs there have been two SpiDs in the area, the first near St Augustine School and the second near Billington Playground. The Parish Council have asked that the result are sent to PCSO Pemberton and that she attends the sites at specific times (indicated by the SpiDs results) with the speed gun.
8.4 Questions were asked why the Petre Arms bus stop is called Longsight Road stop – Cllr Alan Schofield is to look into this.
8.5 The Cenotaph at Billington – the parish council is to ask Richard Davis to undertake a tree study for the Oak tree’s impact on the Cenotaph and for guidance for what can be done.
8.6 A request for better road signage at Pashmire Brow. There have been two accidents in the last 8 weeks resulting in road closures. Cllr Alan Schofield is to look into this. Suggestions included have a Priority Gateway Sign.
8.7 There has been a complaint regarding the amount of dog fouling on main road through Billington in particular Pasturelands Estate Billington, the clerk to ask RVBC for more signage and for the dog warden to attend.
8.8 The dog poo bin on Langho station needs a new lid, the clerk to write to request.
ITEM 9 OFFICERS REPORT
9.1 There were no officers report.
ITEM 10 CORRESPONDENCE.
10.1 The first quote has been received for repair of the Cenotaph. Two more are required. The clerk is to meet the second contractor onsite this week.
10.2 All correspondence has been forwarded by email.
ITEM 11 DATES OF NEXT MEETING. All at 7.15pm.
31st March 2025
28th April 2025
26th May 2025
30th June 2025
28th July 2025
29th September 2025
27th October 2025
24th November 2025
The meeting closed at 20.15 hrs
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BILLINGTON AND LANGHO PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON
Monday, September 30th 2024 at 7.15pm
AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
PRESENT
Parish Councillors. Cllrs – Brian Haworth, Martin Hincks, Katie Swingewood, Dennis Johnson, Eva McPrice, Michael Collins, John Aspden. Borough Cllrs Tony Austin and Steve Farmer.
Three members of public attended the meeting,
In attendance –R Greenwood clerk
ITEM 1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were no apologies for absence.
ITEM 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- Register of Interests – Councillors were reminded of the need to update their register of interests.
- No members disclosed a personal or prejudicial interests in any matter to be discussed at the meeting,
ITEM 3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING
3.1 Minutes of the meeting held July 29th 2024 were accepted and signed as a true record.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4.1 Two members of the Remembrance Parade Committee attended the meeting. The Parade will take place on the 10th November 2024 to commence from Billington Gardens at 2:45pm but has asked that people assemble from 2:30pm prior to the band setting off. Pie and peas will be served at BBBC prior to the parade if attendees could let the Committee know for catering numbers. The Committee can be found on Facebook.
The Committee has raised funds for the Mayor, the road closures and the band, they just need to organise the Clergy. The Parish Council thanked the Committee for their work.
There was a request for Volunteers to help support with Wreaths – this was a task undertaken by the British Legion but they are short of volunteers.
There was a request for raffle prizes for the day of the Parade, anyone wishing to donate can contact the Committee via their Facebook page.
4.2 There was an enquiry regarding the tree planting at Swindells Wood. The local school children will be asked to undertake the first planting in the next few months, thereafter volunteers will be sought.
4.3 Concerns from a Billington resident regarding the state of the roads and footpaths due to overgrowing weeds and hedges. The weeds in the road have now caused damage to the road surfaces by eroding the integrity of the surfaces. The drains are chocked with weeds which in a flood area is dangerous. The footpaths have been reduced in width from overgrowing weeds and hedges and this is causing access issues for those with prams or wheelchair users.
Areas of particular concern are the areas around bus stops, these are in disrepair and have litter issues. A request was made for the Clerk to contact both LCC and RVBC to ask for these areas to be cleaned.
Contractors have cleared the footpath down the side of Ebeneezer Chapel – cutting the hedge back 15cms but have left the detritus on the path which will cause the path to become slippy underfoot.
4.4 An observation was made that Billington “looks scruffy compared to Langho and as a shared parish could volunteers not work across the whole of both areas”. It was suggested that Langho looked so well kept due to the work of the Langho in Bloom volunteers and a request was made for Billington in Bloom to be set up.
4.5 A request for more “up to date “circulation of the Minutes was made, the Minutes go on the notice boards, on Social Media and onto the website. A request was made that the Minutes also were included on local community group pages.
4.6 A complaint has been received regarding the lack of public meetings held regarding the proposed care home planning application at Elker Meadows. The Parish Council is working closely with one of the residents – Cllr Johnson and has kept appraised of the situation and after consultation with all members of the Parish Council will be submitting unanimous and strong objections to the application.
ITEM 5 PLAYGROUNDS
5.1 The Parish Council has had the RoSPA report, it was noted that some of the play equipment on both playground’s is tired and is reaching the end of its service. The Clerk to contact play equipment organisations for brochures. The Parish Council is to hold a meeting at each playground to inspect the equipment. The Parish Council will need to apply for grant funding to support any improvements as within the precept is £2200 and there are unallocated Concurrent Functions grant of £1989. There is no ringfenced money as this was spent on the play safety surface.
5.2 Tree at Billington – One of the trees at Billington Playground is suffering from Ash Die Back and is also overhanging the neighbouring house. The tree will need to be felled and a new tree planted.
ITEM 6 ACCOUNTS
6.1 The following cheques were presented for payment.
| Cheque 202585 | C Walton Lengthsman – June | £276.29 |
| Cheque 202586 | C Walton Lengthsman – July | £276.29 |
| Cheque 202587 | CC Walton – Lengthsman – playground cleaning | £350.00 |
| Cheque 202588 | R Greenwood August Salary | £395.20 |
| Cheque 202589 | Travel | £25.46 |
| Cheque 202590 | PAYE | £98.80 |
| Cheque 202591 | Centrewire, gate paid via the LCC grant fund | £651.60 |
| Cheque 202592 | Nurture for Old Langho Church | £201.02 |
| Cheque 202593 | RVBC for webhosting | £36.00 |
| Cheque 202594 | C Walton for clearing bonfire site at the community centre | £30.00 |
| Cheque 202595 | Stamps | £20.40 |
| Cheque 202596 | R Greenwood Salary – September | £494.00 |
| Cheque 202597 | Nurture Landscapes | £187.87 |
| Cheque 202598 | PKF Littlejohn | £252.00 |
| Cheque 202599 | Ink for printer – HP | £73.00 |
6.2 To approve income of £1989.00 from RVBC Concurrent Functions Grant.
6.3 The service charge for the maintenance at Old Langho Church has been increased for the second time this year. The Clerk is to ask for local tenders to undertake this work.
6.4 The Clerk is to undertake training via LALC in line with new PKF Littlejohn best practice guidelines. In addition the Clerk has requested CILCA training and has written to LALC to request. The Parish Council has agreed to look at partially funding this. Proposed BH and Seconded DJ
6.5 The Clerk is to have training on WordPress for the Parish Council website, and requested the funding for this. Proposed SF and seconded JA.
ITEM 7 PLANNING
7.1 The following planning applications were considered: –
| 3/2024/0679 | Dewhurst Farm | Objections submitted | |
| 3/2024/0511 | St Marys Drive | No objections | |
| 3/2024/0739 | Land off Elker lane. Objections submitted. | ||
| 3/2024/0749 | Higher Hodgefield No Objections. | ||
ITEM 8 HIGHWAY
8.1 Old Sols Bridge. The repairs have been carried out and the bridge now opened.
8.2 The Clerk to write to LCC as all the drains on Northcote Road are blocked and the road is awash, this will be dangerous when the road freezes.
8.3 The clerk to write regarding the blocked drain opposite Atkinson’s – this is causing flooding across the road.
8.4 Report of unsafe stiles on footpath number 5 past the Black Bull, one is missing the footplate and the second is dangerously high on one side.
ITEM 9 OFFICERS REPORT
9.1 The Parish Council Liaison Meeting was held with an informative talk by Mike Hill about planning. Cllr McPrice has asked to attend the next LALC session.
9.2 Homewise, posters have been received from Homewise, this is a support service for small repairs in the homes of older people. The posters will be uploaded to the Facebook page.
ITEM 10 CORRESPONDENCE.
10.1 All correspondence has been forwarded by email.
ITEM 11 DATES OF NEXT MEETING. All at 7.15pm.
28th October 2024
25th November 2024
27th January 2025
24th February 2025
31st March 2025
28th April 2025
26th May 2025
30th June 2025
28th July 2025
29th September 2025
27th October 2025
24th November 2025
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BILLINGTON AND LANGHO PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON
Monday, July 29th 2024 at 7.15pm
AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
PRESENT
Parish Councillors. Brian Haworth, Cllr Tony Austin, Eva McPrice, Michael Collins, Cllr Steve Farmer. Katie Swingewood, John Aspden. C Cllr Alan Schofield.
One members of public attended the meeting, M Baron.
In attendance –R Greenwood clerk
ITEM 1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were apologies for absence from Martin Hincks and Dennis Johnson
ITEM 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- Register of Interests – Councillors were reminded of the need to update their register of interests.
- No members disclosed a personal or prejudicial interests in any matter to be discussed at the meeting,
ITEM 3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING
3.1 It was resolved to remove Cllr Tony Austin from the Parish Council Planning Committee as this could be seen as a conflict of interest.
3.2 Minutes of the meeting held May 27th 2024 were accepted and signed as a true record.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4.1 One members of the public attended the meeting to update the Parish Council on the continuing campaign to get a 20mph speed limit for Whinney Lane and Snodworth Road. To update, the group submitted a Speed Concern in November 2023, they chased this with LCC in April 2024 and with C. Cllr Schofield in June 2024. The group has been informed this is still under investigation. C. Cllr Schofield advised that Cllr Rupert Swarbrick was due to give a substantive response.
ITEM 5 PLAYGROUNDS
5.1 The Lengthsman report was received with two matters outstanding. The Clerk is to ask for the repair of a railing at Billington and Gary Walton has been asked to bind and trim the willow tunnel. The hedges will be booked for trimming in August.
ITEM 6 ACCOUNTS
6.1 The following cheques were presented for payment.
| Cheque 202580 | C Walton, Lengthsman | £276.26 |
| Cheque 202581 | RVBC domain name | £19.32 |
| Cheque 202582 | HMRC | £98.80 |
| Cheque 202583 | Clerk salary | £395.20 |
| Cheque 202584 | Travel | £25.46 |
6.2 The income into the Parish Council was £1059.89 from HMRC.
6.3 The bank reconciliation was circulated and signed.
ITEM 7 PLANNING
7.1 The following planning applications were considered: –
3/2024/0506 36 Painter Wood, no objections from the Parish Council but a request to RVBC that the near neighbours have been consulted.
3/2024/0547 Land to the rear of Greystones – no objections.
3/2024/0614 26 Whalley Road, the refused Children’s Home application, the garage was knocked down for an extension, the Parish Council were made aware that this extension has not got planning permission.
ITEM 8 HIGHWAY
8.1 Snodworth Road and Whinney Lane were discussed under Public Participation. C. Cllr Schofield was thanked for his work with this.
8.2 In a collaboration with Wiltshire Parish Council, two kissing gates have been ordered for the Jubilee Trail. One has been installed and the other is due to be installed. Cllr Tony Gaffney of Wilpshire Parish Council was thanked for his work.
8.3 C.Cllr Schofield was asked about the timeline for the mobile chevrons under the railway bridge on Whitehalgh Lane as the mobile chevron is causing a restriction on the road. This is substantial work as the wall is a retaining wall and the work will take some time to complete.
8.4 Elker Meadows, C. Cllr Schofield has been liaising between MSV and Louise Hemmingway of LCC to organise a meeting. This is with regards to the area of Elker Meadows that is the responsibility of MSV.
8.5 Calder Lane Ginnel. Cllr Tony Austin has had a meeting with Onward Housing Wayne Smith. Onward does not own the plot that is causing issues. This is in the process of being rectified with RVBC but will take some time to sort as there are a number of plots whose ownership needs resolving.
ITEM 9 OFFICERS REPORT
9.1 Remembrance Sunday Parade and Cenotaph. Local residents are invited to a public meeting being organised by the Facebook group. This will be on the 20th August 2024 at 7.30pm.
9.2 The Telephone Kiosk at York, it was resolved that the Lengthsman will clear the area around the kiosk. Proposed BH seconded MC
9.3 A stone mason has been contacted about the stone flags around the Cenotaph. The clerk is to contact the Parish Champion Cllr Paul Rigby regarding funding.
ITEM 10 CORRESPONDENCE.
10.1 An email has been received from Carolyn Topham, Chair of the Community Centre. They are having issues with parents parking on the Community Centre car park to collect children from school. The car park is used for users of the Centre and there are limited spaces. Mytton Fold has said that their car park can be used and that parents need to use this one only.
ITEM 11 DATES OF NEXT MEETING. All at 7.15pm.
30th September 2024
28th October 2024
25th November 2024