RUFFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Meeting in the Rufford Village Hall
Monday 15th December, 2003.

Present. Curs Grace, Gordon, Ashcroft, Rimmer, Cummings and 7 members of the public.

Apologies. Cllr Colling.

Before the commencement of the meeting the Chairman Cllr Grace requested that all people present stand for a few moments in respect of Cllr Lee who died on the 8h Nov.03.

Minutes of last meeting. Prop Cllr Cummings. Sec. Cllr Ashcroft. That the minutes be verified as a correct record and signed.

Matters arising from the minutes.

Vandalism. Rec Ground fire. Picnic Table.
The parents of the youths responsible for the above damage have now been sent letters requesting payment of the amount involved in repairing same.

Rufford Holmeswood Village Plan.
Nothing to report.

Refuse Recreation Ground. Residents who have been using the grounds in which to dump refuse and burn litter etc have been asked to remove all traces of same from the grounds.

Broadband. No progress in the Rufford lHolmeswood District over being able to receive this facility. A circular to be sent out to all households asking for residents to support this appeal and that the Parish Council to finance the cost of the stationery etc used in doing so.

Fayre Game. Station Rd site. Sluice Lane. WLDC to be further informed over the Parish Councils displeasure over the length of time already taken over taking action with regard to these sites.

General Correspondence.
Council for Voluntary Service.
Village Plans. Clerk to complete the Pro forma and return.

WLDC. Grant.
Bid prepared and submitted in the sum of approx £6000. for money towards the play area.

Vacancy. Rufford Ward.
Letter to be sent out to every household in the ward asking anybody interested to contact us.

Albert Rd.
Island at the junct of the road and Cousins Lane needs further attention.

Sluice Lane. Rufford.
Mr. Pickervance who owns the land in question stated that he was in constant contact with WLDC over the problems relating to this and that the Enforcement Officer his meeting him shortly.

Station Rd. Site.
WLDC to be informed the it appears that goods are being advised for sale at this site.
B5246 Hospital Site Wall. WLDC to be informed that the damaged wall as not yet been repaired.

National Trust.
Request for use of Village Hall car park on the weekend of 20th/21st Dec. Agreed. The trust to be notified that due to the increase in the use of these facilities it may result in charges being made. The charge may be in the form of a contribution to the Village Hall.

Audit.
New forms now received, duly signed and agreed by the Parish Council. (Documents have been lost in the post twice in recent weeks)

Planning.
Applications granted.
79 Causeway. Rufford.
9 Holly Lane. Vets. Rufford.
6 Croft Hey. Rufford.
4 & 6 Springwood Dr. Rufford.
Northfield Farm. L' pool Rd. Rufford.

Applications.
8/2003/1341 New Hall .Rufford. 5 pedestrian lights at car park. No objection
1363 2 Springwood Dr. Retention of tarmac surface. No objection
1395 Manor House Farm Erection of boundary wall & gate. No objection
1398 5 Hesketh Dr. Side & front extensions. No objection
1445 38 Cousins Lane. Side extension & conservatory. No objection
1476 20 Springwood Dr. Conservatory at rear. No objection

Accounts for payment.
Prop Cllr Rimmer. Sec. Cllr Cummings
000888 B.T. Rental £ 133.79
9 Dootsons Solicitors (Claim) £ 90.75.
90 Yates. Swing repairs Rufford. £ 246.75
1 Cancelled.
2 Air Ambulance Donation re F. W.Lee. £ 100.00
3 J.Forshaw. Salary £ 350.00
4 Computor Shak. Repairs £ 53.93
5 Hills Joinery Ltd. Doors V.Hall ext. £ 4171.25
6 Cancelled.
7 B.T. Rental (J.Forshaw) £ 85.63
8 J.Forshaw. Salary. £ 350.00
9 R.V.H. Rec ground maint. £ 112.00
900 I.D.Business CCTV R.V.H. £ 2103.25
1 Mrs Lee. Maintenance. £ 74.00
2 44 Gas pipe maintenance. £ 100.00
3 P & M Dobson Railings. £ 1399.26
4 J.E.Winrow. Playground. £ 168.95

Next meeting. Monday 19th January 2004.

There being no further business the meeting then closed.
Chairman.