ULNES WALTON PARISH COUNCIL

AGENDA FOR A MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2003 AT 7.30 PM

1. Apologies

2. Minutes of the Last Meeting (attached)

3. Matters Arising on the Minutes (not elsewhere on the agenda)

The Clerk will update on progress on issues not covered elsewhere on the Agenda.

4. New Lane Residents Survey

The Clerk will brief on the results of the recent consultation of the residents of New Lane regarding the congestion around the junction.

5. Community Car Scheme/Red Rose Runner

A number of months ago it was reported that the County Council was introducing a scheme to the area similar to the Community Car scheme to take residents to hospital appointments, doctors etc. The scheme came into operation in August and a map showing the area covered and fares is enclosed. This is supposed to be a subsidised bus service but a typical return fare to Chorley from Ulnes Walton is £5. Members are asked to give the matter consideration and whether it might be viable to link in with the other surrounding villages to have a community bus just for Lostock.

Cllr Iddon will contribute to this discussion.

An approach has again been made by the Eccleston Community Car scheme to extend into Ulnes Walton, Mr Ormeord will brief further on this.

6. Community Facilities

An update on progress regarding the Wymott and Garth Prison Officers Club. A letter and petition has also been received form a resident.

The Clerk will also brief on any progress regarding the Old School.

7. Update on the Parish Plan

Verbal update on progress

8. Heritage Project

The Clerk will report on recent developments.

9. Finance

a) Draft Budget 2004/05 – see list attached of suggested expenditure
b) Approval of items of expenditure
c) Visit by Inland Revenue Inspector

10. Planning

The Clerk will draw attention to any matters relating to planning.

11. Matters Raised by Members

An opportunity for Members to raise items that need attention or matters for discussion at future Parish Council meetings.

12. Items of Interest

a) Blackburn Cathedral Epiphany Service – invitation.
b) LCC Modernisation of the Lancashire Registration Service – consultation
c) Lancashire Police Authority – Policing Objectives meeting on 2 December.
d) LCC Review of Local government – The County councils submission to the Boundary Committee

13. Public Forum

An opportunity for members of the public to raise questions or matters of concern for discussion at future meetings.

14. Date and Time of Next Meeting.

Signed …………………………………………………….. Clerk to the Council 

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