Present :
		R Holt - Chairman S Pardoe S Critchley D Evans Apologies received from Mrs H Bayley, Mr M Hodgson and Cllr A Hooker

1. Public Matters

Two members of the public present.
Brine Pipeline. It was asked if there was a good map for the pipeline. The only map in the possession of the PC is the official one issued by NPL. NPL have written direct to owners of land where pipeline is to be laid. Pipeline does not affect Acton Bridge although it affects neighbouring villages. It was suggested that those affected should write for further information.

Mr J Oliver was welcomed. He has expressed an interest in becoming a Parish Councillor.

2. Minutes

Minutes of meeting held on 3rd September 07 were accepted & signed.

3. Matters Arising.

a) Equine questionnaire has been completed. A copy in folder for circulation.
b) Bus Shelter. Ownership of land to be checked with Land Registry. A phone call has been received from the suppliers of benches and waste bins informing the PC that prices are to rise in November. Mrs Bayley to be informed. VRBC to be contacted as to who would empty a new bin.
c) Wind Farm. Minutes of meetings held on 4th Sept & 27 Sept received.
d) Fence, Milton Rough, no news as yet.
e) Paperwork on small grants scheme received. To be passed to ABCA.
f) Oak tree, Station Rd, Mr Holt will write to VR Planning.
g) VR has given permission to co-opt 2 new councillors.
h) Present for Robert Gleave. Christine, his wife, to be contacted.

4. Planning Applications

None

5. Planning Decisions

a) Manor Farm - approved
b) Willow Cottage, Cliff Rd - approved
c) Omega House, Sandfield Lane - approved.

6. Authority for signing cheques and Financial Matters

Hacker Young, Auditors has given Acton Bridge Parish Council a clean report.
Letter to be sent to Peter Young thanking him for being the Internal Auditor.
Signatures required for 2 withdrawals
Auditors fee (cheque) £58.75
Clerk's salary (3 mths) £240
Precept. Second instalment has been paid into bank.

7. District Representatives Report

None

8. Reports from other meetings

None.
Minutes circulated of Weaverham & Acton Bridge Trust.

9. Correspondence

a) CCC AGM 11th Oct 7.00pm Nantwich.
b) Countryside Alliance. Brochure on Fly tipping.
c) Blue bird Care (home care service) information.
d) CCC 'Making a link' Newsletter.
e) DEFRA Copy of booklet entitled 'Ways to tackle climate change'
f) Cheshire Matters magazine.
g) Letter from Kingsley PC concerning speed restrictions.
h) CCC List of topical debates to be held across Cheshire.
i) The Sea Cadets request for a donation.
j) Samaritans request for donation.
k) CCC Local Government re-organisation in Cheshire.
l) Homewatch update - Wildlife and rural issues.
m) People and Places bulletin issue 1.
n) Cheshire Carers Centre newsletter.
o) Cheshire Community Council accounts.
p) VRBC minutes of various meetings.

10. Village Matters

a) Speeding. Mr S Critchley to speak to Police.
b) E-mail from John Hulme to S Pardoe. New train timetable has been issued. AB gains one train am peak time but loses all daytime trains until approx 4.30pm. with one evening train from Liverpool. There is a feedback form. It was suggested that they are placed in a box at the railway station.
c) Working party to tidy corner opposite Hazel Pear Inn Sat 10th Nov 10-12 o'clock.

11. Any other business

a) The Clerk's pay was discussed as it is 2 years since last discussion. It was agreed to increase Clerk's salary from £80 to £90. The Clerk and Chairman left the meeting before this was discussed. It was agreed that the Clerk's salary should in future be discussed at the January meeting along with the Precept.

12. Next meeting will be on 5th November 2007 at 7.30pm.