These are draft minutes that have not yet been approved by the council. The minutes are subject to change and will be confirmed at the next meeting.

ET25/049 PRESENT

Councillors Mears, Banks, Hartley, Johnson, Lowe, and Robertson.

B Allen (Deputy Town Clerk)

 

ET25/049 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllrs Coan (health) and Russell (personal business)

 

ET25/050 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS

No member declared an interest in any item.

 

ET25/051 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

A resident spoke regarding, the CEC Local Transport Plan stating that further action should be considered as accessibility is still an issue; the Blue Plaque Nomination stating the best location is outside the library and that there is a relevant section within the library; the Conservation Area Management Plan Actions stating the is work to do with CEC regarding the Crosstown Conservation Area due to the heavy traffic in the area and the impact to Hollow Lane, noting that Imflow has the possibility of reducing traffic but a creative solution for Hollow Lane is needed and s106 contributions could be used to fund improvements; and the Caesar Summerhouse Restoration stating that there is support for the project and that there is limited area at the council offices and grassed area of the library gardens should be explored.

 

ET25/052 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was RESOLVED[1] to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 17th November.

 

ET25/053 REVIEW OF YEAR TO DATE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

The committee income and expenditure year-to-date was noted.

 

ET25/054 BLUE PLAQUE NOMINATION: HMP KNUTSFORD

It was RESOLVED to approve the proposed plaque

It was RESOLVED to the location options further with a preference for a location near the entrance the Booths supermarket.

 

ET25/055 CHESHIRE TREE ALLIANCE CONFERENCE

It was RESOLVED to endorse the Cheshire Tree Alliance Conference as outlined in the report.

 

ET25/056 CONSERVATION AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN ACTIONS

It was RESOLVED to approve the suggested action plan along with signage to indicate conservation areas be explored with costs fed back to the committee.

 

ET25/057 NATURE ACTION PLAN UPDATE

Cllr Johnson gave an update to the committee and a question about the cost of the council office pond was put to the Deputy Clerk.

 

ET25/058 CAESAR SUMMERHOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT

It was RESOLVED to seek Heritage Lottery Funding, to engage with Aldi regarding a possible contribution, and to explore a suitable location within the Library Gardens.

 

ET25/059 STRATEGIC PLAN

The current year action plan was noted. The committee asked questions regarding the status of items ET04/24/H3, ET05/24/C4, ET08/25/E2, and ET09/23/T2

 

ET25/060 OUTSTANDING ACTIONS AND PROJECT UPDATES REPORT

The report was noted.

The Canute Place Bin Replacement was highlighted for action with the Cheshire East Ward Members.

 

ET25/061 COMMITTEE WORKPLAN

The workplan was noted.

 

ET25/062 QUESTIONS TO THE CLERK

The Deputy Town Clerk confirmed the outstanding bee trail sign would be completed by the Town Ranger, the Ladies Mile wildflower signage can be replaced as it has been removed, and that Imflow can be explored.

ET25/063 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

It was noted that the next scheduled meeting would be held on 23rd March at 7:00pm

[1] Cllr Lowe abstained from voting on this resolution.