BREWOOD AND COVEN PARISH COUNCIL

WITH BISHOP’S WOOD AND COVEN HEATH

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

HELD IN THE COUNCIL OFFICES, STAFFORD STREET, BREWOOD

ON THURSDAY, 30 July 2009 AT 7.30PM

PRESENT:

M. Alden-Court, Cllr A. Ball, Mr F. Barrett, Cllr I. Clay, Mr D. Evans, Mrs D. M. Holmes, Mrs J. Jeffries, Mr G. Martin, Dr R. C. H. Taylor, Mr M. Webb, Mrs J. Wright.

APOLOGIES:

Mrs J. Carr (family commitment), Mrs L. Jones (holiday), Mrs Y. Millward (family commitment), Cllr M. Hampson (meeting).

IN ATTENDANCE:

Cllr R. Roberts O.B.E.

MINUTES:

The minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 9 July 2009 were approved as being accurate records and were duly signed, subject to the following amendments: M Alden-Court was in attendance at the previous meeting. Item 83: M. Alden-Court reported that she had contacted Stafford Blind Institute for information but did not mention a database. Item 279: Dr R. C. H. Taylor had purchased the plaque. Item 281: the bollard was to be sourced from Mr Gifford and Mr Castree would be approached to fit it. Item 405: Mr M. Webb and Mr G. Martin had also attended the Youth Forum meeting.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST:

Mr M. Webb declared an interest in the Bowling Club planning application 09/00490/FUL, as he is a member. Mr D. Evans declared an interest in the item on the Acting Clerk’s Report regarding a grant for the Internet café at Brewood Middle School as he is on the board of governors and also an interest in planning application 09/00521/FUL from Mr Crockett, as he is a personal friend.

CRIME AND DISORDER ACT:

Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act, 1998 places a duty on local authorities to consider the crime and disorder implications when exercising its functions and to do all that it reasonably can to prevent crime and disorder in its area. Unless otherwise stated it is not considered that the resolutions to be moved herein will have any adverse impact for the purposes of the Crime and Disorder Act.

96. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Chairman moved that the meeting be adjourned for a period of no more than fifteen minutes to allow any elector of the parish or his/her representative to raise or question any issues appertaining to proper Parish Council business.

Mrs Hardle of Tinkers Lane, Brewood stated that her husband had been reported to South Staffordshire Council for running a business from home, which was not the case. She understood that the report had come from a Parish Councillor. Mrs Hardle submitted a letter of support from her husband’s G.P.

It was resolved that the Acting Clerk write to Mr P. J. Davies at South Staffordshire Council seeking information and would refer back to Mrs Hardle when a reply had been received.

Mr P. Mullard of Horsebrook Lane, Brewood reported the disrepair of the road surface at The Pavement, Brewood. Cllr I. Clay reported that the Parish Council was 14^th on the list for repairs to be carried out.

It was resolved that the Acting Clerk write to the Divisional Engineer and ask for the top layer of the road surface to be replaced.

Mr Dakin of Deansfield Close reported that grass cuttings were still being blown into the drains causing blockages, which could potentially flood properties. The Acting Clerk reported that a response had previously been received from South Staffordshire Housing Association regarding this matter. M. Alden-Court advised Mr Dakin to report the matter to South Staffordshire Housing Association. Mr Dakin reported dangerous road works in Deansfield Road and Deansfield Close and also reported dangerous parking in Stafford Street, Brewood.

Mr R. Hemingway of St. Chad’s Close, Brewood reported that the Bowling Club had raised funds of almost £3,500. The Chairman congratulated the members of the bowling club for their efforts so far.

97. POLICE REPORT

The Council received the written report from Staffordshire Police. Mr M. Webb reported that a man had been apprehended in connection with the incidents at Barnfield Sandbeds and he would be brought before the courts. Dr R. C. H. Taylor reported that he had attended the Police Consultative Committee meeting the previous week, which was poorly attended by residents. The next meeting would be held in September. Members were asked to advise Dr Taylor of any matters they wished him to raise. Mr G. Martin reported that Mr P. Danby, the Watch Manager of Brewood Fire Service had reported to the police the fact that the fire engine was on an urgent call out and had difficulty in getting down Stafford Street without mounting the pavement opposite, on Sunday 19 July due to illegal parking outside the Spar shop.

It was resolved that the Acting Clerk write to the Traffic Control Centre and report the area as a hot spot and to write to Mr Poyser again and ask for more frequent visits and out of hours visits to be made by traffic wardens.

MATTERS ARISING:

288*** Coven Changing Rooms. The Opening Ceremony took place on 17 July. Chairman’s Report referred. Mrs J. Wright requested that a key be provided to enable teams to lock the changing rooms during games. Acting Clerk’s report referred.

It was resolved that a key would be provided and that the terms & conditions would be amended to include a fee for the cost of replacement locks if the key was not returned.

347*** Buildings – scout hut and youth club provision Letter received from Mr G. Bott, Deputy Head of Youth Services advising of the suspension of the Youth Services Asset Management Plan. Copy was enclosed. Acting Clerk’s Report referred.

Matter of report.

72* / 151* Traffic management.

Parking in School Road - the Acting Clerk had written to Mr S Poyser asking for parking restrictions to be lifted during school holidays and at weekends. Dr R. C. H. Taylor reported that it was necessary for a letter to be written to Mr N. Miller in order for any action to be taken.

It was resolved that the Acting Clerk write to Mr N. Miller, Highways Manager, Stafford asking for parking restrictions to be lifted at weekends and during school holidays. Email received from Mr D. Wright regarding the removal of the bollard outside the Admiral Rodney public house. Copy circulated. Dr R. C. H. Taylor did not speak or vote on this matter. Cllr A. Ball reported that the reason given for the removal of the bollard was contrary to previous advice received from both Mr M. Keeling and Mr M. Wright. Mr M. Webb stated that the responsibility for any consequential accidents should lie with Mr Wright.

It was resolved that the Acting Clerk write to the County Council asking for written clarification as to the reason for the removal of the bollard and request that it be reinstated.

205**/250** Coneybere Gardens – Mr G. Martin asked for support for his proposal to rescind a previous resolution to submit a formal complaint to South Staffordshire Housing Association.

It was resolved that Mr G. Martin would submit a written notice bearing 8 or more signatures in line with Standing Order 36.

217** Proposals for a bowling green in the parish. Planning application received from Brewood Bowling Club. Acting Clerk’s Report referred.

Matter of report.

377** Affordable housing. Acting Clerk’s Report referred.

It was resolved that Site Suggestion forms be sent to Members with the next agenda to be discussed at the next Council meeting.

408** Croft House, Coven. 408** The Acting Clerk had written to the Chief Executive regarding concerns at the lack of action by South Staffordshire Council. Awaiting reply.

Matter of report.

412** The Bront. The Acting Clerk had written to Mr A. Nixon of 6 Willow Drive advising that he will be allowed to leave the hawthorne hedge in situ until October 2009. Response received. Copy was enclosed. Response received from Mr S. Dores regarding the silverbirch tree. Acting Clerk’s Report referred.

It was resolved that a site meeting be arranged for 6.30 p.m. on 13 August 2009. Interested parties to attend. Acting Clerk to write to Mr Nixon inviting him to attend and to seek quotes for the felling of the silverbirch tree. Council to bear the cost.

61*. BT review of red phone boxes. Still awaiting reply from BT following their Red Phone Box consultation. Mr F. Barrett reported that there were no red phone boxes at Coven Heath.

Matter of report.

74*. The Green Bus service. Letter of response received from the Green Bus Company advising that they would not be re-routing the bus away from Hall Farm Road as the route amendment was made following requests from residents in Stonebridge Road. Acting Clerk’s Report referred.

Matter of report.

281*. Sandstone bollard, Sandy Lane, Brewood. Dr R. C. H. Taylor to progress - sandstone block to be sourced from Mr Gifford and fitted by J. H. Castree of Coven. A further bollard at the top of Sandy Lane had been damaged by a car.

It was resolved that Mr Castree would be approached to repair the damaged bollard at the top of Sandy Lane, Brewood.

306*. Lion Public House, Brewood. Acting Clerk’s Report referred. Mr D. Evans requested that the Council seriously consider moving premises to the Lion and incorporate the Royal British Legion and the Youth Centre & Scouts facilities at the site.

It was resolved that the matter be added to the agenda for the next Council meeting.

319*. Road surface, Ball Lane, Coven Heath. Mr F. Barrett reported that the work had not yet commenced and ownership was still unclear. Cllr R. Roberts reported that it was not the responsibility of County Council but they had agreed to repair it. Cllr R.Roberts advised that he would continue to pursue the matter.

Matter of report.

83. Tapes for people who are registered blind. M. Alden-Court asked that the matter be deferred to the next Council meeting as she needed to make further enquiries.

Matter of report.

356*. Shutt Green Lane/Kiddemore Green Road. Mrs D. M. Holmes will continue to monitor the situation.

Matter of report.

403*. Allotments, Ball Lane, Coven Heath. . The Acting Clerk and Assistant Clerk to carry out a site visit to determine which allotments were being neglected. Acting Clerk’s Report referred. The matter of the tenancy still to be resolved.

Matter of report.

405*. Youth Forum, Brewood. Representatives from the Youth Forum to be invited to a forthcoming Council meeting. Date to be arranged.

Matter of report.

423*. Methodist Hall, Lawn Lane, Coven. The Acting Clerk had written to the Methodist church in Manchester. Copy was tabled. Acting Clerk’s Report referred.

Matter of report.

436*. Neglected hedge A449 at Coven Heath. Mr S. Dores of South Staffordshire Council had agreed to inspect the hedge and trees, together with the local Member. Date to be arranged.

Matter of report.

439. New play equipment at the playing field in Bishops Wood still to be pursued.

Matter of report.

441*. Equality and Human Rights Commission with regard to the duty of the public sector to meet the obligations under the current race, disability and gender quality duties until such time as the Equality Bill to combine the three into one equality duty. The Acting Clerk reported that the document was lengthy and would take time to consider its implications.

Matter of report.

36. Society of Local Council Clerks regarding two courses ‘The Public Purse – Financial Management’ and ‘Safe & Sound – Health and Reducing Risk’. It was resolved that the matter be held in abeyance until the return of the Clerk from sick leave.

Matter of report.

41. Playbuilder applicants’ workshop. The Assistant Clerk reported that Barnfield Sandbeds had been deemed unsuitable by South Staffordshire Council due to recent vandalism. Brewood playing field did not meet the criteria of the Playbuilder Scheme. Mr M. Webb to pursue play equipment provision for Brewood playing field from alternative sources of funding.

Matter of report.

56. Village Hall accounts. The Acting Clerk had written to the Jubilee Hall and Bishop’s Wood Village Hall asking for their year-end accounts to be submitted. Acting Clerk’s Report referred.

Matter of report.

67. Replacement windows at Brewood Tennis Club. The contractor had been instructed to carry out the work.

Matter of report.

69. Replacement Sign for Parish Council Offices. The Council considered the appropriate style of lettering and material to be used for the replacement sign.

Matter of report.

70. Fencing for Playing Fields. Acting Clerk’s Report referred.

It was resolved that the Acting Clerk contact the Fencing Association and ask Mr N. Redrup to assess the condition of the fencing at Brewood.

74. Cllr I. Clay had attended the presentation of Brewood Ideas Group to South Staffordshire Council on 14 July 2009. District Council’s Report referred.

Matter of report.

75. Staffordshire Motorcycle Casualty Reduction Project. The Acting Clerk had written to County Highways advising them of the Council’s preferred option.

Matter of report.

76. West Midlands Spatial Strategy – Phase Three Revision. Invitation to attend consultation meeting on Monday 3 August 2009 (6.30 pm to 8.30 pm) received from Mr A. Johnson Director (Planning & Strategic Services). Copy had been circulated.

It was resolved that Mr G. Martin would attend.

77. Stafford Road Corridor Area Action Plan The Acting Clerk had written to Wolverhampton City Council and asked for clarification as to how the Area Action Plan would affect Brewood and Coven Parish Council and in particular Coven Heath.

Matter of report.

82. Nomination to Board of Governors at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. Nomination form was received for the above vacancy.

Matter of report.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED:

84. Local Council Awards. Email received from NALC regarding nominations for Local Council Awards. Copy circulated. Brochure was tabled.

85. CRB changes to the law. Letter was received from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) regarding changes to the law. Copy circulated.

86. Sustainable Energy Partnership Letter received from Olivia Andrews of the Sustainable Energy Partnership asking Members to lobby David Kidney about the Fuel Poverty (No. 2) Bill. Copy circulated.

It was resolved that no action would be taken as the Council has no political affiliations.

87. Email received from the training officer at South Staffordshire Council regarding the Parish/District Liaison Group Meeting to be held on Wednesday 16 September 2009 (6.30pm–8.30pm)

It was resolved that the Acting Clerk would forward a copy of the agenda to Dr R. C. H. Taylor.

88. Swine flu. Letter had been received from South Staffordshire PCT regarding swine flu. Copy was enclosed. Posters had been displayed on Parish Council notice-boards.

89. Countrywide Economic Development Referenced Group. Email had been received from Jeanette Burrows, Staffordshire Third Sector Network regarding a meeting of the Countywide Economic Development Reference Group, which had been held on 31 July 2009. Copy circulated.
It was resolved that Members wishing to attend notify the Acting Clerk.

CORRESPONDENCE CIRCULATED:

Brochure and CD from Kompan – regarding play equipment

Annual Play Ground Inspection Report 2009

Tourism News (summer edition)

Agenda for the meeting of the Licensing Committee Meeting held on 21 July 2009

South Staffordshire Review (summer edition)

Introduction to Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline

The Clerk magazine (July)

Society of Local Council Clerks CPD & Regional Conference Programme 2009

Your Staffordshire magazine (9 July)

Agenda for Regulatory Committee Meeting held on 14 July 2009

Agenda for Joint meeting of the Partnership & Strategic Services Scrutiny Panel and Community & Environmental Services Scrutiny Panel held on 28 July 2009

Email from SPCA regarding signs being used by bogus callers

90. COUNTY COUNCIL’S REPORT:

The Council received the report of the County Councillor, Cllr R. Roberts and noted the following: as a result of 2 legal challenges on the Waste from Energy Site at Four Ashes the County Council had decided to place a further report before the Planning Committee on 8 October 2009. Warstones Motor Company intended to withdraw from 5 home to schools contracts as a result of parents refusing to allow their children to travel on the buses for health and safety reasons. The County Council has suspended the sale of council land and property until a further review is carried out. The design completion date of the Deansfield youth site had been rescinded. There will be no further consideration of future youth provision in the County.

91. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:

The Council received the report of Mrs D. M. Holmes and noted that she had performed the opening ceremony at Coven changing rooms, which was very well attended despite the bad weather. She thanked the Coven Members for their contribution. She also expressed thanks to Mr M. Webb for organising the event and his grandson who had acted as car park attendant for the evening. Brewood Old Boys played Coven FC with the final score being 7-2 to Coven. The Chairman had also attended Chillington Country Fair and reported that this was a success, despite the bad weather, takings were up on last year.

Mr D. Evans left the meeting.

92. FINANCE REPORT:

The Council received the Finance Report from the Chairman, in the absence of the Head of Finance, Mrs L.E. Jones, and resolved the following matters:

· The financial summary for the month of July 2009 be approved

· The first quarter budget sheets be approved

· The Coven playing field caretaker’s hours and rate of pay as Spinal Column Point 7 pro rata per annum be ratified. Acting Clerk’s Report referred

· Payment of £140.12 to Mrs L. E. Jones for incidental expenses in relation to the official opening ceremony at Coven Changing Rooms on 17 July 2009 be approved

· The payment of £133 subscription fees for the Clerk’s membership of the Society of Local Council Clerks be approved

· The Council to sanction the purchase of an additional battery for the handyman’s drill be approved

· Payment to Mr G. Edwards to reimburse him for his time and petrol be approved

It was resolved that gardening vouchers to the value of £20 be issued to Mr Edwards.

· A request from Brewood Middle School Community Governor for a grant towards the school’s Internet café be approved. Letter was tabled.

It was resolved that a grant of £280 be awarded. It was noted that Mrs J. Jeffries voted against the proposal.

· The payment of £15 to the Society of Local Council Clerks for submission of the ‘Well Being’ module be approved.

Cllrs I. Clay and A. Ball left the meeting.

93. PLANNING REPORT:

The Council received the Planning Report from the Head of Planning Dr R.C.H. Taylor and considered the planning application received as set out in the attached schedule. Dr R. C. H. Taylor reported the following:

Appeal - lodged by Mr J. Lee against the refusal of planning permission at The Bungalow, Rock Bank, Brewood Road, Coven.

Refusal – Change of use of land to extend touring caravan site by 5 additional plots at Fish Ponds Caravan Site, New Road, Featherstone.

Approval – extension and new car park at Coven Methodist Church, Lawn Lane, Coven.

Approval – loft conversion with small front extension at Glenside, Dark Lane, Cross Green.

Approval – first floor extension above kitchen at 28 Whiteoaks Drive, Bishop’s Wood.

Approval – conservatory 51 Cinderhill Lane, Coven.

Approval – 2 storey extension and alterations at Crateford House, Crateford Lane, Brewood.

Cllrs I. Clay and A. Ball and Mr D. Evans rejoined the meeting.

The Chairman moved the suspension of Standing Order 44 to allow the meeting to continue beyond 9.30 p.m.

94. ACTING CLERK’S REPORT:

The Council received the written report of the Acting Clerk and resolved that:

The Council’s bid for re-accreditation was almost complete and would be submitted in advance of the deadline of 12 August 2009. The Acting Clerk thanked the staff for their input.

A contractor had been approached about repairs to the roof of the bus shelter in Market Place, Brewood and a quote was pending.

Removal of stiles along public footpath No. 3 would be discussed at a future meeting.

Spraying of Japanese Knotweed would commence in the autumn.

Anti social behaviour at the Barnfield Sandbeds had been reported and the police were aware.

No additional flowering bulbs were required from South Staffordshire Council.

95. DISTRICT COUNCIL REPORT

The Council received the report of the District Council and noted the following: Cllr I. Clay had attended the meeting of the Brewood Ideas Group on 14 July 2009 and confirmed that the District Council were in support of their proposal for planning in the centre of Brewood. Cllr Clay had also attended the following training sessions, ‘disposing of litter and dog fouling’ and ‘the effect of the recession on building and finance’. Cllr Clay also reported on South Staffordshire Housing Association’s plans to build additional properties over the coming 3 years.

ANY OTHER MATTERS OF REPORT:

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.55 p.m.

Acting Clerk’s Report for the Meeting to be held 30 July 2009

Matters of Report Arising from the Meeting held 9 July 2009

288** Coven Changing Rooms. We have received notice from the Football Foundation that we have to complete a Monitoring and Evaluation Form for the Changing Rooms. Jo Wright has raised an issue with regard to the handing out of keys to the football teams. She has made a very valid point that teams should be able to safeguard their belongings by having access to the keys to enable them to lock the changing rooms whilst they are away from them as the Caretaker will not always be on site.

347*** Buildings – scout hut and youth club provision. Draft minutes of the meeting have been received and have been tabled.

217** Proposals for a bowling green in the parish. The Buy a Metaphorical Sod fund raising initiative raised £1,400 and a garden party held to make the draw raised further funds taking the total to over £2,000.

412** The Bront – Silver Birch Tree. A letter has been received from the resident setting out the history and registering his strong objection to the retention of the tree. The letter reiterates the points addressed to Mr Dores, i.e. that, “the tree is too close to his boundary fence and that the roots of the silver birch species lie close to the surface thus depriving his garden of moisture and nutrients. He is also concerned that the tree will eventually grow to a height of some sixty feet and that the crown lifting will not stop his garden from being overshadowed.” As the Arboricultural Officer has not responded to my letter I have made contact today and advised him of the resident’s annoyance that the tree has not been felled. He has advised that, although he doesn’t like to see trees felled, he does not consider this tree to be of such importance to warrant a TPO but would ask that, if the Council decides to have it felled it should be replaced with a Rowan tree planted further away from the resident’s boundary.

306* Lion Public House, Brewood. The Express & Star, 16 July edition, contained a Punch Taverns advertisement calling for licensees for several of their public houses, the Lion being included.

377* Affordable Housing. The appraisal of Potential Sites for Affordable Housing has been received from John Lancaster RAHP Consultancy. This will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. We have also received correspondence from South Staffordshire Council re: The ‘Call for Sites’ and the Local Development Framework. This requires completed Site Suggestion Form(s) to be submitted by Monday 7^th September 2009.

403* Allotments, Ball Lane, Coven Heath. Due to the workload, the Assistant Clerk and I have not been able to visit the allotments but will do so as soon as possible.

423* Methodist Hall, Lawn Lane, Coven. A reply has been received from the Senior Legal Officer to the Custodian Trustees of Coven Methodist Church a copy of which has been tabled.

441* Equality and Human Rights Commission still to be pursued.

56. Village Hall accounts. I am advised that the accounts for the Jubilee Hall have been posted on the Charity Commission website. As yet the accounts for Bishops Wood have not been received.

70. Fencing for Playing Fields. Unfortunately, due to the pressure of work I have not been able to pursue this. However, after consultation with the Chair, I did make an approach to John Redshaw, a retired fencing contractor, to enquire whether he would be prepared to act in an advisory capacity but unfortunately he was not prepared to do this. Sue has e-mailed some information, which will be tabled for the next meeting.

Other Matters of Report.

Quality Council reaccreditation. This is almost completed and will be submitted before the deadline of the 12 August. The Council will also need a Community Engagement Statement of Intent and a Statement of Intent on Training. The Council is able to demonstrate that it meets the criteria but I will prepare draft statements for consideration at the next meeting of the Council.

Bus Shelter in the Market Place, Brewood. A Building Contractor has been asked to inspect the bus shelter and provide a quotation for repairing the roof.

Notice-boards. The notice-boards at Bishops Wood have been erected and looks very good, apart from the fact that one has been placed higher than the other. It was cheaper to purchase two identical boards than one because they were on special offer. The Coven Caretaker had to assist the Handyman as it was a two man job and will book additional hours for the work.

Public Footpath No. 3. The County Council is looking to replace/remove some of the stiles on the above route to allow it to be used by people of all abilities. It is hoped that this may form part of a circular walk that also compasses the canal. Information is required as to ownership of lands that the route crosses. A map is tabled and members’ input would be appreciated.

Footpaths in Coven. A complaint has been received from Mr A. F. Prendergast that the footpaths in School Lane, Greenacres and Brewood Road are crumbling and the kerbs are damaged making them dangerous for pedestrians. Subject to Council’s approval I will refer the matter to the Divisional Engineer.

Japanese Knotweed. SSC’s Arboricultural Officer has reported the presence of Japanese Knotweed on the Council’s land at Sandy Lane. This is exceedingly difficult to eradicate and requires repeated applications of glyphosate. SSC’s Ground Maintenance Officer will arrange for the necessary spraying to be carried out.

Painting of the Exterior of the Council Offices will commence in September.

Barnfield Sandbeds. SSC’s Landscape Planning Manager has reported that anti-social behaviour has become a problem at the Sandbeds. In the latest incident twenty newly planted birch trees had been uprooted and used to build a bonfire. For this reason his Department could not support any proposal to provide play equipment on this site.

Green Bus Service. The Development Services Directorate has given notice that the Green Bus Service will cease to operate service 33 as from 7 September. This service currently provides one return journey each Friday through Brewood, Bishops Wood, Blymhill, Weston and Newport. The service is commercially operated and is not subsidised by Staffordshire County Council has given notice that it is withdrawing service No. 33.

Grounds Maintenance at Bishops Wood. Some weeks ago the grass verges and the perimeter of the playing field were very overgrown and, in view of the imminent BKV judging, the Co-ordinator, Jeanette Edwards arranged for her husband to strim these areas. When this has happened in the past he has been presented with a gardening voucher to compensate him for his time and the petrol used. Can Council’s approval be given for such a voucher to be purchased from petty cash.

Provision of Flowering Bulbs for 2009 – 2010. I have confirmed to SSC that the Council would like to receive bulbs as in previous years, i.e. 3 x 25kg nets of mixed daffodils, 2000 winter crocuses, 2000 spring crocuses and 1000 snowdrops. Additional bulbs can be ordered but these will be at a cost and, as the order has to be placed before the Council’s next meeting, this will need to be determined at this meeting. Cost : Daffodils £10.45 per 25kg n, winter crocus £27,60 per 2000, spring crocus £32.20 per 2000, snowdrops £29.90 per 1000 and bluebells £46.00 per 1000. Members may recall that the grant received from Central Networks did include funding for the re-planting of the bluebell wood at The Bront.

Additional Correspondence Tabled:

Agenda and reports for the Meetings of South Staffordshire Council’s Regulatory Committee, the Executive Committee and the Audit Committee to be held 4 August 2009.