You are summoned to attend a meeting of the
FINANCE, PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE OF RAINFORD PARISH COUNCIL in the Council Chamber at Rainford Village Hall on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 6.30pm
The press & public are invited to attend
AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence
2. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 08 January 2025
3. Plans
P/2025/0003/FUL Installation of shipping container for storage use
Rainford Rangers Football Club, Church Road, Rainford
P/2025/0037/HHFP First Floor side and front extension, 2no front dormers, 1no rear dormer and external alterations
99 Old Lane, Rainford
P/2025/0059/COT Works to trees in a Conservation Area to fell 2no Horse Chestnut trees along with crown lifting of 6m
41 Church Road, Rainford
P/2025/0062/FUL Proposed siting of marquee, bar and chiller, following relocation of children’s play area, together with retrospective siting of brew station, storage, toilets and changing facilities
The Junction, News Lane, Rainford
Notification of Appeal under Section 78 Partial change of use of agricultural land to residential garden along with new vehicular access to the highway with associated boundary wall and hardstanding and the construction of 3no outbuildings comprising of a potting shed, garage and summerhouse.
1 Maggots Nook Road, Rainford
Lord’s Fold Update:
Miller Homes Update: There have been complaints from residents regarding mud on the road and the noise and disruption from piling
P/2023/0181/FUL Erection of 1no dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling house at 61 Higher Lane, Rainford
A complaint was received from a resident about the blocking of the footpath at 8.30am on a weekday and the removal of part of the wall. Kieran Birch, Head of Planning at St Helens Council has been contacted regarding conditions on the decision notice.
4. Financial Matters See separate document for full details
Income & Expenditure for January 2025:
Receipts £14,026.05
Payments £21,111.57
Bank balances @ 31.01.2025:
Current Account: £1,720.01
Business Savings Account: £ 48,970.27
Payments do not include staff costs for January 2025 as the appropriate documentation from St Helens Council has yet to be received. However, they do include staff costs from September 2024. Additionally, to offset the increase in the cost of wine, £4000 worth of stock was purchased for the bar.
£2000.00 was transferred from the Business Savings Account to the Current Account.
5. Licence for Merseyside Police
6. Clerk’s Report
i. The decorating of the hall, stairs and landing is complete, and the new noticeboard has been installed.
ii. The interviews for the Clerk & RFO vacancy will take place on 10.02.2025.
iv. Paula Blellock has requested another EPC assessment for the Village Hall. The Energy Surveyor has not yet confirmed the date that this will take place.
v. Residents have contacted the Parish Council regarding mud on the roads around the Miller Homes development.
vi. A response from St Helens Council regarding the recent flooding has not yet been received. An email was received from Cllr Mussell and circulated to members.
vii. A resident had contacted the Parish Council regarding an overgrown hedge on Church Lane. The details have been passed on the St Helens Council as the property appears unoccupied. No further information has been received.
viii. Replacements for the damaged replica Railway have been ordered.
ix. There is on-going dialogue with Councillor Riley from Windle Parish Council regarding sharing information on Neighbourhood Planning. A meeting will take place on 10.02.2025.
x. The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on 01.05.2025 at 6pm, and the Chairperson’s evening will take place on Friday 09 May 2025.
xi. A letter has been received from the Valuation Office Agency. The information requested has been completed via the .gov website within the requested time frame. No replies have been received.
7. Entrance Hall Carpet
8. Clerk/RFO Vacancy
Sally Powell
Clerk & RFO to Rainford Parish Council 11. FPA Agenda 12.02.2025
