Meeting Pack
Minutes
Agenda – Meeting 2 (2025/26)
- Apologies and reasons for absence
To receive apologies and approve reasons for absence from members.
- Declarations of interest
To note any declarations of interest on items which are on the agenda.
3. Public participation
Members of the public are invited to speak on items which are on the agenda in accordance with FTC policy on public speaking at meetings: https://frodsham.gov.uk/wp–content/uploads/2023/10/Publicspeaking–at–meetings–2023.pdf
4. Grounds maintenance SLA
(a) To note that Northwich Town Council will be in attendance to take any questions from Councillors regarding aspects of maintenance and in particular Green Gates Park and the provision of safety surfacing at Churchfields Play Area.
(b) To agree any actions to be taken.
5. Approval of minutes
To approve the minutes from the Amenities & Planning Committee Meeting held 9th June 2025.
6. Terms of Reference
To note the Committee Terms of Reference.
7. To consider the following planning applications:
| Reference | Address | Description |
| 25/01774/CAT | Main Street Dental, 69A Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7DF | Poplar – 10m reduction of limb |
| 25/01574/FUL | 70 Howey Lane, Frodsham, WA6 6DT | Pitched gable roof to garage, single storey infill and single storey rear extension |
| 25/01403/FUL | The Old Pumping Station, Hares Lane, Frodsham | Erection of two facilities blocks and two additional static pitches |
| 25/01614/FUL | 74 Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AU | Change of use of ground floor to a dental practice and related construction works to include refurbishment of the building, raising the roof of the single storey extension, roof repairs and new doors and windows |
| 25/01612/FUL | 25A Bellemonte Road, Frodsham, WA6 6BL | Rear single storey extension & raised patio area, rear dormer loft extension, front entrance porch, render to all elevations |
| 25/01989/CAT | Knoll Bungalow, 46A High Street, Frodsham, WA6 7HE | Removal of 2 x small cherries |
| 25/01369/FUL | 81 High Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AN | Dropped kerb at the front of the property to provide vehicular access to off road parking |
8. Finance report (Qtr1)
To note the financial report and note that the budget is currently on track.
9. 20 MPH Church Street
(a) To acknowledge receipt of the report from Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC), dated 5th March 2024, recommending that sections of Church Street be subject to a reduced speed limit of 20 MPH, and noting that Cheshire Police has raised no objections.
(b) To note that, subject to funding approval, Frodsham Town Council and local residents will be consulted as part of the implementation process.
10. CWAC Local Transport Plan 4
(a) To note that the consultation opened on 20th June 2025 and will run until 17th August 2025: https://participatenow.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/local-transport-plan-4-core-strategy
b) To agree action to be taken.
11. Community benefits and shared ownership for low carbon energy infrastructure: working paper (accessible webpage)
(a) To note publication of the document and that Part 2 seeks views on how best to facilitate shared ownership of renewable energy generation infrastructure, including on whether a mandatory approach should be taken: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-benefits-and-shared-ownership-for-low-carbon-energy-infrastructure/community-benefits-and-shared-ownership-for-low-carbon-energy-infrastructure-working-paper-accessible-webpage
(b) To agree action to be taken.
12. CWAC Local Plan
(a) To note that Cheshire West and Chester Council is consulting on issues and options for a new Local Plan, that will update and replace all policies in the current Local Plan (Part One) and Local Plan (Part Two). The consultation will run for eight weeks beginning on Friday 4 July and ending at 23:59 on Friday 29 August 2025.
(b) To agree action to be taken.
13. Manley Road Copse
(a) To note that the budget allocated for the copse is £500.00, following a request from Frodsham WI for Frodsham Town Council to cease all grounds maintenance activities, including hedge cutting, while the copse remains under their custodianship.
(b) To note that the WI has obtained a quotation of £840 from a local tree surgeon for tree pruning and hedge cutting, and is requesting that Frodsham Town Council cover this cost.
(c) To agree action to be taken.
14. Play areas
(a) To note the quotations received from Northwich Town Council for works to the barked areas on Green Gates Community Park.
(b) To note that the Clerk requested quotations from four suppliers for the replacement of safety surfacing at Churchfields play area. Two initial quotations were received, both of which required revisions. To date, only one supplier has submitted a revised quotation, totalling £11,230 for the three specified areas.
(c) To note that a quotation has been received for turfing the area beneath the bridges at Churchfields play area (approximately 34 sqm), offering two options: (i) to remove the existing mulch and dispose of it legally, import 100mm of topsoil and lay turf at a cost of £1,550; or (ii) to raise the ground levels while leaving the bonded rubber mulch in place, at a cost of £600.
(d) To agree actions to be taken.
15. Christmas lights
(a) To note the report regarding the anchor bolt and catenary wire testing.
(b) To approve the quotations to make repairs.
(c) To consider the quotation from KDE to carry out a Commercial NICEIC Electrical Installation Condition Report.
(d) To agree any further action to be taken.
16. Community led minor highways improvements
(a) To note the information received from Cllr Garvey.
(b) To consider forming a task and finish Working Group to identify sites and supply the information to Cllr Garvey by 24th July 2025.
17. Woodland Trust consultation
(a) To note that The Woodland Trust are seeking FTC’s input on their proposed 10-year Woodland Management Plan for Snidley Moor, Woodhouse Hill, Frodsham Hill, and Frodsham Woods near Frodsham, Cheshire (central grid reference: SJ512759). Key priorities include the removal of invasive rhododendron, which is suppressing native flora and ancient woodland species, and the ongoing establishment of recent woodland planting at Frodsham Woods.
(b) To agree response to the consultation before 8th August 2025.
18. Hob Hey Wood
(a) To note that at the Amenities Committee Meeting held on 10th June 2024 (ref: 10/06/2024/10) it was stated that it was agreed to obtain estimated costs of signage for the next Amenities Committee Meeting. Signage to include a photo of Tom Blundell and an explanation of his role in the establishment of the orchard.
(b) To receive an update from Cllr Hayes.
19. Gritting and emergency planning
(a) To note that Cllr Garvey has requested a meeting to discuss gritting arrangements and preparations for the forthcoming winter, with the aim of establishing a collaborative approach between CWAC and FTC.
(b) To agree action to be taken