Minutes of 61st Meeting on 18th August 2009
Present: Cllr Peter Evans (Chairman), Cynthia Davis, Keith Hallam, Brian Holden, Barry Horner, John Kay, Barbara Tunstall, Roger Davis.
Apologies for absence: Ray McDonald.
1. Minutes of last meeting (no.60); amend date to be 16 June, otherwise approved.
2. Matters Arising.
2.1 Banner, no action at present. JK to give banner to BHol for event on 19/20 September.
2.2 Waiting to hear from Sustrans regarding specification for towpath work. PE to follow up.
3. Akzo Site.
3.1 PE had raised with Trading Standards committee the subject of housing on this site due to the risk of contamination due to the courts decision on the Corby site pointing out the council has a duty of care. Consequently it would be foolish to build houses on this site. RMBC Health and Safety officer agreed.
3.2 RD advised he had written to the planning officer requesting: 1. written confirmation the developer had carried out the instructions agreed with Greater Manchester Ecology Unit, 2. copies of Consents and Licences had been issued by the developer relating to the removal of asbestos and contaminated soils and 3. all conditions detailed in the Notification of Decision had been carried out.
4. Durn Marina.
4.1 JK met with John Percival of Impact and explained the proposal. Meeting to take place when the councillors had all returned from their holidays. Indications were that RMBC could be interested in the proposals. Occupancy of their land could be subject to funding availability. Now waiting for reply from Percival.
4.2 BW has extended the “expression of interest” till mid November.
4.3 Don’t Waste Water”. Ongoing discussions with BW and UU. Possibility this subject could be raised in the House. UU claim they are supplying water requirements as decreed in 1923. JK and P Rowen MP to meet with UU.
5. Ealees. HGV parking, waiting for Pennine Township - possible funding catering for signs.
6. Any Other Business.
6.1 PE advised he is endeavouring to get a bus service to run from Summit, Community School, Littleborough Station, Lake, Smithy Bridge Station, A58 to Littleborough, and then repeat this circuit. There is currently a service from Smithy Bridge to Littleborough. This new service would give access to the health centre and shops without having to change buses.
6.2 Plans have been approved for a disabled access to Littleborough Station.
7. Next meetings. Tuesday 15 September and Tuesday 20 October. Both at 19.30h in United Reform Church, Victoria Street, Littleborough.