FORDBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND RECREATION

COMMITTEE HELD ON 15TH JUNE 2009

PRESENT: Councillor E. Collins, K. Dooley, J. Kimberley, C. McLaughlin, F.A. Nash, F.V. Nash, M. Ross,
L. Sorrell, L. Wells, J. Whitehouse

1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE 2009/2010 MUNICIPAL YEAR
RESOLVED that Councillor F.V. Nash be appointed Chairman of the Committee for the 2009/2010 Municipal Year
2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR THE 2009/2010 MUNICIPAL YEAR
RESOLVED that Councillor McLaughlin be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the 2008/2009 Municipal Year
3. APOLOGIES
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted from Councillor Derrick (continuing
hip problem).
4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS RELATING TO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Councillors F.A. Nash, F.V. Nash and Wells all declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the
item relating to correspondence from Birmingham and Solihull Taxi Association.
5. MINUTES
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held 6th April 2009 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record of the proceedings
6. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL PROCEDURE IN RESPECT OF RESPONDING TO PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The Clerk reported that the Committee had agreed to a revised procedure for responding to planning application. The revision had been agreed for a trial period which had now ended. He
invited members to approve a continuation of the revised procedure for a further year.
RESOLVED i) that the trial period be discontinued and the previous procedure be approved.
ii) that the Planning Department be invited to make a presentation of key issues regarding responding to planning applications.
7. CONSIDERATION OF INCLUSION OF A CAR BOOT SALE WITHIN THE 2009 FUN DAY
Councillor F.V. Nash invited members to consider including a car boot sale to raise funds for the
Chairman’s charity fund within this year’s Fun Day.
RESOLVED that a car boot sale not be included within the 2009 Fun Day.
8. CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL TAXI
ASSOCIATION
The Clerk submitted correspondence from Birmingham and Solihull Taxi Association regarding a
dispute with Birmingham International Airport.
RESOLVED that the correspondence be received, its contents noted and no further action taken.
(Councillors F.A. Nash, F.V. Nash and Wells all declared personal and prejudicial interests in this
matter and withdrew from the meeting. In accordance with Standing Orders, Councillors F.A.
Nash and Wells made statements before withdrawing from the meeting)
9. RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION BY SOLIHULL M.B.C. REGARDING PROPOSALS TO FORM A FEDERATED GOVERNING BODY FOR FIVE PRIMARY SCHOOLS
The Clerk submitted details of the consultation being carried out by Solihull M.B.C. which had
been given to him by a local resident and grand parent of a child at Bennett’s Well School.
RESOLVED that the Council take no further action other than to express its support for the views of the parents of the respective schools.
10. CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM A RESIDENT OF FENCOTE AVENUE
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE AREA
The Clerk submitted correspondence from a resident of Fencote Avenue regarding the footpath
and dog fouling bins in the vicinity of his property. He had specifically asked for his correspondence to be considered by the Council.
RESOLVED that the Clerk write to Solihull M.B.C. supporting the contents of the letter and requesting that the footpath be extended from Stapleton Drive to Conway Road and that an extra dog fouling bin be provided.
11. REPORT OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND DECISIONS TAKEN WITH
DELEGATED POWERS
Proposed First Floor Side and a Further Ground Floor Side Extension With Front Canopy Roof
To Front Elevation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Clerk
decided to object to the proposal due to the excessive overall size of the extension.



The meeting closed at 8.00 p.m.