Mike welcomed everyone to the meeting. Because Charlie was attending Shevington Parish Council as CVRA representative it was agreed by the meeting that Charlie be considered as a committee member, therefore there was a quorum.

Matters arising

In any other business it was pointed out that Wigan Council were aware of the falling trees in Lawn's Wood, and perhaps some may fall on the main road. During the recent high winds one did fall on to the road. no damage was done. Wigan Council closed the road while it tidied up fallen branches. Charlie will mention this to SPC. Also the bridge going from the bottom of Lawns Wood to the main road had a disintegrated gate post and broken fence rails and thus were a potentional safety hazard for animals and people.

Minutes from June Meeting 2024

The July minutes were proposed by Dawn Glyn, seconded by Paul Green and agreed by all.

SPC Report

See attached report

Chairman's Report

None given

Treasurer's Report

Not present

Secretary's Report

None given

Vice Chair's Report

Not present

Vice Councillor's Report

John brought up the problem of the defibrillators. Brighter Borough money paid for the defibrillators. The cost of servicing each defib's battery was £300 -£400. It was proposed that Wigan Council should consider funding maintenance. Ward councillors were going to be approached. Crooke Hall Inn provide the electricity for it.

Agenda

1. Project List. Tasks are ongoing.

2. Tippler. Dawn has tidied this area for the last 8 or 9 years but is not fit enough to continue. A litter pick and Tippler tidy would be put on social media by Morag stating that a litter pick and Tipple tidy , volunteers wanted at 10 am on Saturday 14th September . Everyone would be welcome!

Sadly Dawn has to give up the Gardening club due to ill health. We thank Dawn for her great work over the last few years.

3. Fly Tipping. This topic has been addressed. It was pointed out that there were no litter bins between Wigan and Burscough. The only one was at the Crooke Hall car park. Charlie will contact CRT on this issue. Everyone coming into the village by foot or car, and boaters are all contributing to the problem of litter in the village.

4. Crooke Hall Music Festival. Libby and her team were applauded in the way the festival had been organised. Security men were employed to be a visible deterrent for bad behaviour etc. Traffic in the village was not as bad as before as there were signs up discouraging traffic in the village and side road opposite the pub, and the road going up towards Shevington had barricades on them. This measure was applauded by some of the residents.

Sunday's weather was very wet but the whole event was well attended and nearly £5000 was raised for Wigan Hospice. Well done Libby and her brilliant team.

AOB

The CCC were holding their Christmas Dinner in the pub on 14th December. CVRA will decide when to have theirs at the next meeting.

The litter pick and the Tippler tidy up will be on Saturday 14th September. Meeting at the Tippler at 10 am. Everyone welcome to come and help.

Thank you John for your continued support.

The meeting closed at 8.00pm

Next Meeting is on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 7.00pm. There will be the AGM first and then a normal meeting thereafter.

This concluded the Meeting of the CVRA for September 2024.

The August meeting has been cancelled for the summer break. The next meeting will take place on September 10th.

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