Utkinton and Cotebrook Community Website

We have notified CWaC.  Here is the reference:

… rang United Utilities this morning about low pressure and was told they have a leak at the Hollins Hill reservoir.

Just received this …

United Utilities

Those familiar with Quarry Bank may recall the solar speed limit sign just above the school.  Well, as of this morning, it has been relocated to a position just to the north of the bus stop on John Street and points in the direction of Tirley Garth.

It was relocated because it sat within the 20mph zone and, if drivers are complying with the speed limits, it would never show the speed – hence the ‘slightly used’ wording.

Why by the bus stop?  Well we tried various locations between Tirley Garth and the junction of John Street and Wood Lane and for a variety of reasons, none of them were suitable.

Our thanks go to CWaC Highways who have moved it for us free of  charge – it took quite a while, but we got it eventually.

A resident has brought our attention to this piece on the CWaC ‘Living Well‘ pages. To investigate click on the link above.

For many in rural society today, the ability to connect with others has proven to be a lifeline, but if you are struggling, or know someone who is, this page and series or articles and ‘courses’ might prove helpful.

There is a plethora of interesting ‘online courses’ and seminars ranging from ‘How to join a Zoom meeting’ to ‘A walk through history’.

One of the residents spotted this white powder just inside the derestricted speed zone on Tirley Lane.  It appears to be inert, but the resident hasn’t touched it – who knows what it might be.

So if you have lost part of a load, or a bag has spilled please let us know – we’d like to rule out anything harmful to animals (and that included humans!)

We have just received the Public Consultation Copies of the ‘Utkinton and Cotebrook Draft Neighbourhood Plan’ and have located them in five local ‘venues’;

• Rose Farm Shop (Post Office) – Open 09:00 – 12:30, 13:30 – 18:00 M-F and 09:00 – 12:30 Saturday.
• Rose Farm Café and Coffee Shop – 10:00 – 17:00 Tu – Sat, 10:00 – 16:00 Sun
• Utkinton Village Hall – Normally only open for groups and meetings. If you wish to view the Consultation Documents please contact Councillor Tony Dahill (01829 733701 or 07985 773803
• Cotebrook Village Hall – Normally only open for groups and meetings. If you wish to view the Consultation Documents please contact Judith Jones (01829 760513 or 07711 243521)
• Also available to view via Parish Councillor Marian Atkinson – please telephone 07966 541806‬ or ‭01829 760698 to arrange suitable time and venue
• Sandiway Library – Mere Lane, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2NS. By appointment only – contact 01606 275065 or libraries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

The Public Notice;

Notice of Publication of the proposed Utkinton and Cotebrook Neighbourhood Plan

The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended) Regulation 16

 A neighbourhood plan has been proposed for the Utkinton and Cotebrook neighbourhood area by Utkinton and Cotebrook Parish Council which aims to give local people a greater say about future development in the area. The proposed plan sets out a number of key objectives and policies to be used when determining planning applications.

The proposed plan has now been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council and a period of publicity will take place between Monday 12 October 2020 and 5pm on Monday 30 November 2020. During this time, any interested parties can make comments on the proposed plan and accompanying documents. Following the publicity period, an independent Examiner will be appointed who will consider the proposed plan and any comments made.

If you would like to see a copy of the proposed neighbourhood plan and supporting documents, please go to the neighbourhood planning page of the Cheshire West and Chester Council website at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplanning

 Hard copies of the proposed neighbourhood plan will also be available from Sandiway library during the consultation period:

• Sandiway Library, Mere Lane, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2NS Temporary revised opening hours currently in operation – refer to: https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/libraries/find-a- library/sandiway-library.aspx or telephone 01606

Paper copies are also available at: Rose Farm Shop/Café, John Street, Tarporley CW6 0LP; Utkinton Village Hall, John Street, Utkinton, CW6 0LP; and Cotebrook Village Hall, Stable Lane, Cotebrook, Tarporley, CW6 0JJ.

Comments can be submitted online, or by completing the response form and emailing it to neighbourhoodplanning@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or posting it to Planning Policy, Cheshire West and Chester Council, 4 Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE. Comments are encouraged by email (to avoid unnecessary handling of post during the coronavirus pandemic) but postal comments will still be accepted. Any comments should be received by the Council by 5pm on Monday 30 November 2020. Comments received after this time may not be considered.

 If you wish to speak to an advisor regarding this consultation, please contact neighbourhoodplanning@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or 01244 973887

If you would like to be notified of the Council’s decision on whether to accept the Examiner’s recommendation and future progress with the plan, then please state this in your representation.

Robert Charnley                                                                             12 October 2020

Head of Planning

Cheshire West and Chester Council

However, all of the documents are listed below and you can download them by clicking on the links.

Utkinton and Cotebrook Neighbourhood Plan – Submission Version – April 2020

Utkinton and Cotebrook NP – Appendices – April 2020

Utkinton and Cotebrook NP – Basic Conditions Statement

Utkinton and Cotebrook NP – Protecting and Enhancing Utkinton and Cotebrook’s Natural Environment

Utkinton and Cotebrook NP – Housing Needs Assessment Report

Utkinton and Cotebrook NP – Consultation statement April 2020 – Final

Utkinton and Cotebrook NP – SEA HRA screening Determination Final

This is the response form in PDF format

Utkinton and Cotebrook NP – response form

And in Word Format

Utkinton and Cotebrook NP – response form

CWaC have informed us that the Draft Neighbourhood plan has reached its final stages and will be available for review by you, the residents who contributed to it from next Monday for six weeks.

Go to this page https://utkintonandcotebrook.com/neighbourhood-plan/neighbourhood-plan-surveys/ for more details.

You can submit comments online.  The draft plan can be seen locally and online.

Good morning

I was on the ChAlc / CWaC ’teams’ meeting on Monday and asked Andrew Lewis, the CEO of CWaC, how far down they could present the statistics for known cases/positive tests and the answer I got was that ward level was the most granular that they could release – the main reason being Data Protection.

The attached web page is where the most up to date ward information is https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/news-and-views/incidents/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-cases-by-ward.aspx

It is quite revealing and shows the current number of tests.  I used a date range of 10 days and it showed that Tarporley ward had 6 cases, but it changes.

It is with regret that I have to announce the resignation of our current Clerk and RFO – for personal reasons.  The Clerk, who has been in post for a relatively short period, has decided that ‘family must come first’ and this is understood in these turbulent times.

So, we are seeking applicants for this post to take office in December and will be placing this advertisement in the relevant media with immediate effect;

PARISH CLERK and RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER (part time)

For; Utkinton and Cotebrook Parish Council

6 hours PW – permanent after 3-month probationary period

Rate per hour to be agreed but c.£11.76 per hour

• An interesting and challenging role working remotely (own home with equipment provided) and at local village hall venues. Utkinton and Cotebrook village Halls)
• Committee attendance/experience a definite advantage
• Minute taking and administration experience an advantage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)and Outlook
• Knowledge of running online meetings
• Basic book keeping (training provided if required) including management of Council bank accounts
• Suitable for those wishing to work during school hours
• One evening (6-10pm) required per month – meetings held 11 times a year
• Appropriate ‘out of pocket expenses’ paid

If you are interested please contact the Chair (Francis Tunney) on 07860 917446 or utkintonpc@gmail.com  If emailing please enclose a CV.