contact information of all members of the Council (councillors) 0000000016 00000 n 0000003747 00000 n A council that sparked an internet sensation when a meeting descended into chaos has again been dogged by rows. endstream endobj 16 0 obj <> endobj 17 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 18 0 obj <> endobj 19 0 obj <> endobj 20 0 obj <> endobj 21 0 obj <> endobj 22 0 obj <> endobj 23 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceRGB 255 51 0 R] endobj 24 0 obj <> endobj 25 0 obj <>stream Everyone is obsessed with … Internal reconfiguration and extension of existing 4 bed detached house with garage, to provide 4 beds with ensuites, enlarged kitchen/ diner, cinema room and double garage. Erect 5 ft (< 2metres) wooden fence along our boundary at the front corner of our property; total of 2 panels (4 ft panel and 1 ft base board). together with the Declarations of Interest which can be accessed 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. 0000085767 00000 n 0000120293 00000 n 0000001396 00000 n The Chairman advised that Handforth … 69 0 obj <>stream 0000008647 00000 n !��������9x�hZ�3Uj�Ntfd�k�Ҵ��!� 0000007214 00000 n Parish council meeting: Who's who in Handforth's internet viral hit Chris Riches. Once the new fence is installed these existing hedges will later be removed. Scroll below to follow what happened, Please view individual agendas for details of meeting start time. As Monitoring Officer in Cheshire East I have received a multiplicity of complaints and referrals. Handforth Parish Council tonight held their first meeting since their December 10 call that went viral. 0000049761 00000 n Lobster Roll. Document Retention and Records Policy, Aboricultural Report: Land Between Clay Lane and Sagars Road, Cheshire East Local Plan - Options for access arrangements: Clay Lane / Sagars Road, Terms of Reference - Greener Handforth Advisory Group, Terms of Reference - Planning and Environment Committee, Terms of Reference - Strategic Planning Group, Transport Assessment Review: Land Between Clay Lane and Sagars Road. Part 3 Councillors are all aware that there has been no valid challenge, upheld by a court to the declaration of vacancy as notified to the Returning Officer. Given the high volume of complaints received, significant scrutiny of the Parish Councils actions is likely. Wednesday's meeting included a number of references to … Although this does not form part of the obligation of a Monitoring Officer to any Parish Council you should be aware that any member who knowingly acts unlawfully places themselves at risk of personal liability for damages to third parties, and the recovery of any public money purported to be expended by them on behalf of the parish council. 0000004811 00000 n 0000159269 00000 n Member. Lessons in authority, responsibility, and ownership. Resolved: Unanimously. 0000102660 00000 n Cllr Moore proposed, seconded by Cllr Samson to approve and sign the minutes of the Handforth Parish Council meeting of 13th October 2020. 0000120693 00000 n 0000102450 00000 n Ms Weaver told the BBC the meetings were "often less exciting". Many of these documents require updating The aim of this website is to provide you with information about how the Council operates, detailing decisions it has made in the past and what it hopes to achieve in the future.Â. The Council was formed in May 2011 and consists of seven councillors representing three wards. Meetings are held in public and time is always set aside for public participation on agenda items. before 1st July, under the following headings: Payments Above Threshold (as appropriate). Oct 30, 2017 … As the work load in these areas varies throughout the year, meetings are held as and when required, with planning meetings … Meetings of the Council are now streamed live on YouTube for those people who do not wish to participate in the Open Forum. Peter Moore wished to thank the Councillors present for their efforts on behalf of the residents of Handforth during the pandemic. 0000002681 00000 n h�b```b``��������A��X��,'��`02�a`8�܀1i9�Ifn����(��ɲ�[�-*�x\�����FБ�i���o �g�� ��$�b` ��D&P��`���t�1�i��^BP�,���^�D1�M�X.q�0�y��`��,���:/�vp�F�kX����I��?,��{��tx/2���0n����w�bvf�S�b�b>f�F�G�H � �G� Although the fences will be less than 2m according to planning guidance, as the boundary is adjacent to a highway (our road Hall Road) planning guidance indicates approval may be needed as new fence is > 1m in height by a highway even though it replaces hedges that are higher. The timings, agendas and minutes for all meetings are displayed further down on this page together with all the principal activities of the council and details of its members. %%EOF Discharge of condtion number 13 on approved app 19/3198M- Erection of apartment building for over 55's, including care beds, communal lounge and guest suites, The Sanctuary, Jamie Webb Way, (South of Coppice Way), Handforth, Non-material amendment to application 19/0696M - Substitution of house types on plots 4, 7, 13, 14, 16, 17, 21-25, 30-32, 36-38, 49-55 & 58-59 on approved planning application 17/3276M, Non-material amendment on application 17/3276M, Land To The North East Of, MILL HILL HOLLOW, POYNTON, Discharge of Condition 10 on approval 13/4355M for construction of the A6 to Manchester Airport relief road. 0000134889 00000 n Please note the offence only requires that the public trust in the officeholder to be abused and that may be achieved by relatively modest misuse of public funds or misconduct. Two storey side extension and rear single storey extension - resubmission of 20/3494M, Advertisement consent for 4 no. Documents relating to the Neighbourhood Plan can be found in our Archive and a link to the plan is available in our Governance Section. The Council was formed in May 2011 and consists of seven councillors representing three wards. Extension comprises rear and side double storey extension, with new pitched roof garage to front with roof space bathroom. I don't know what authority she has in law, but she is certainly not an elected representative of the people of the parish of Handforth. Employment (Chair), Finance, Planning and Standing Orders. A chaotic Handforth Parish Council meeting became an unlikely internet sensation after descending into chaos. 0000003100 00000 n This is more common with larger councils, in cases of longer term absence, or if the Council require guidance or advice on legal/statutory/Governance matters during the meeting which a qualified Clerk would be able to provide. All other matters approved at outline, 16/3284M, Single Storey Rear Extension and pitched roof over the existing flat roof and garage coversion, Single storey extensions to side and rear, Installation of an out building (Arctic cabin) in the garden and landscaping. trailer Handforth Parish Council, or any individual councillor, may seek advice and assistance from the local association of Town and Parish Councils for help with any potential issue and to seek advice to resolve the difficulties that have been reported. Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Handforth Parish Council Employment Committee held on Wednesday 4 November 2020 at 2:00 pm. I am writing to you following a number of referrals and complaints received in respect of Handforth Parish Council. We’ve got great facilities, lots of places to eat and relax, and businesses of every sector. 0000001842 00000 n For the avoidance of doubt the Returning Officer is charged with the proper administration of the election process. Minutes of the extraordinary meeting of Handforth Parish Council held on Thursday 10th December 2020 at 7:30pm, the meeting was held using Zoom video technology Present: Cllrs Brian Tolver (Chair of Handforth Parish Council); Susan Moore (Vice‐Chair of ⢠Live in an area that is served by a local council, Contact the Parish Clerk by telephone or by using our Contact Form. The new fencing replaces / upgrades an existing fence that is approximately half way along the front (north) boundary today and lower in height (A and B indicate this on the attached Existing Block Plan document). As I will explain that suggestion is misconceived and wholly inappropriate. Councillors 0000149099 00000 n 0000002255 00000 n 0000007879 00000 n The Returning Officer is impartial and must not engage in any internal parish council dispute. The 18-minute highlight video has been described as a British comedy classic, loved by stars from Piers Morgan to Richard Osman and with the League of Gentlemen’s Reece Shearsmith wishing he'd written it. Discussion. minutes of the Handforth Parish Council meeting of 10th March 2020. An 18 minute highlight reel of the Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting was uploaded to YouTube yesterday and has since got everyone on Twitter … 0000002520 00000 n A clip of a Handforth Parish Council meeting … requires Councils to publish their financial situation annually 0000009716 00000 n 0000008512 00000 n 0000148835 00000 n 0000004157 00000 n The existing fence to the west of the property we are not changing (C indicates this on the attached Existing Block Plan document) . 21/03/4 To approve and sign the minutes of the Handforth Parish Council meeting of 10th Part 2 Renewal of windows & doors with existing brick elevations to be rendered and timber clad. H�l�Mn�0��>�t)YPXT�P��$*��(�0��Z�2��� $R��}��f`�vɃ���;�+6�����Y,v�w5���(PLj� �y�-,�l�)ٮz8S��N������SV�����:�&۪g�dପXsu��]���p ���J�1. window. Speaking to an existing member on your local council will gigve you a better idea of the commitment because it can vary dramatically. I will divide this letter into three parts to separate the issues and prevent any conflating of behavioural and conduct issues with any substantive election point. The Local Councillor Census Survey found that councillors put aside up to three hours a week for council work. updated or circumstances change within the council. 0000003670 00000 n But the December 10 Handforth Parish Council Planning & Environment Committee meeting was, its minutes assure us, an extraordinary meeting … Finance (Chair), Planning, Employment, Standing Orders, Grants and Manchester Airport Representative. illuminated fascia signs, 4 no. The outcome of any such hearing may be public and may be used as evidence in related legal proceedings. Member. startxref An English council Zoom meeting descends into chaos and goes viral A snippet of the 42-minute Zoom call from Handforth Parish Council in England on … 0000120085 00000 n 0000006448 00000 n You must be: The new fencing along the front boundary will extend to the drive entry gate post where there is no existing fence today (D indicates this on the attached Existing Block Plan document) . Jackie Weaver, who was trending on Twitter after the December Zoom meeting went viral, was… Resolved: Unanimously. %PDF-1.4 %���� 0000010487 00000 n Handforth Parish Council in Cheshire found itself at the forefront of an unlikely Twitter storm on Thursday after a video of its Planning and Environment Committee gained more than one million views. xref In addition the Council holds committee meetings dealing with specific areas, Finance, Employment and Planning & Environment. Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting descends into chaos Thread starter WriterInTheDark; Start date Feb 4, 2021; Forums. St. Benedicts school is further down Hall Road so pedestrian and vehicle traffic pass our boundary (pedestrian footpath is on the church side of Hall Road opposite our property. 0000009029 00000 n The elements of the offence are summarised in Attorney General's Reference No 3 of 2003 [2004] EWCA Crim 868 and expanded upon in the Crown Prosecution Service website. 0000005068 00000 n The Monitoring Officer does not provide general governance advice to town and parish councils. A parish council meeting that spiralled into chaos has gone viral. 20/12/5 To approve and sign the minutes of the Handforth Parish Council Extraordinary Employment committee meeting of 25th August 2020. A council that sparked an internet sensation when a meeting descended into chaos has again been dogged by rows. Prev. EtcetEra Forum . 06/02/2021 . 0000003622 00000 n 0000071558 00000 n The Returning Officer role does not include any element of referee, policeman, judge, adjudicator or adviser. 0000103062 00000 n SK9 3AB, Copyright © 2019-2021 Mike Henson and Handforth Parish Council, https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/misconduct-public-office. 0000031650 00000 n 0000011992 00000 n What does this mean for the country? Once again it was another chaotic meeting in the Cheshire town. 0000012081 00000 n Sep 24, 2019 11,918. 0000103150 00000 n glazing vinyls, 2 no. She said she had only been called in to host and "support" councillors at Handforth Parish Council in Cheshire. Local councillors are the unsung heroes of their community who invest time in local projects and issues to the benefit of residents and the neighbourhood. 15 55 0000004560 00000 n Go. Councils must also make known where members have specific responsibilities within the council or represent the council on outside bodies. If the Code of Conduct matters raised are taken at face value they are sufficiently serious to warrant detailed consideration. It is therefore probable that any Councillor acting on the purported belief there is no vacancy may be engaging in misconduct and acting wilfully or being recklessly indifferent to that fact. Handforth parish council has become an unlikely internet sensation after the town’s Zoom meeting descended into a frenzied shouting match. The Freedom of Information Act requires Councils to publish the The Returning Officer has received a declaration of vacant office from Handforth Parish Council and this has triggered a mandatory election process. 0000159001 00000 n address:Handforth Parish Council 0 Handforth is superbly located, just minutes from Manchester International Airport, minutes from the excellent North-West motorway network, and sitting astride the high-speed train service to London. 0000085679 00000 n David Brown If any individual member or resident believes Handforth Parish Council has acted erroneously they should seek independent legal advice on how to challenge Handforth Parish Councilâs notification to the Returning Officer. 20/14/4 To approve and sign the minutes of the Handforth Parish Council meeting of 13th October 2020. 0000031387 00000 n 0000050030 00000 n Amongst our superb portfolio, we have Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Porsche and Rolls-Royce; we have three of the biggest … 15 0 obj <> endobj The Youth Centre We've all seen the great footage of the Handforth Parish Council meeting that descended into chaos. Minutes posted on the council's website explained a little … Feisty Cabinet Meeting Gives Handforth Parish Council Run For Its Money . 0000002390 00000 n Regardless of size, The Localism Act (Transparency Code) The fence will not obscure the view for drivers as this is just a boundary to our garden and the road junction is many metres away from the boundary. attend to local needs of residents, local groups and businesses, make decisions on local services, collaborate with district and borough councils to adhere to local needs, and progress vital projects to invest in the future of the community. 0000119809 00000 n 0000135143 00000 n Planning (Vice Chair), Finance and Standing Orders, Finance, Planning, Employment, Grants and Standing Orders, Planning (Chair), Finance (Vice Chair), Employment and Standing Orders. Handforth Parish Council met on Wednesday evening at 7pm, the first meeting since its infamous December 10 edition. by clicking on a members name. Part 1 In addition the Council holds committee meetings dealing with specific areas, Finance, Employment and Planning & Environment. As the work load in these areas varies throughout the year, meetings are held as and when required, with planning meetings being the ones held most frequently. Â. �N8[�V��|��w�T���g��_��=wb5B8c. These range from multiple complaints about councillors behaviour; to fundamental issues of governance and member/officer engagement. A recording of a Zoom meeting of the Cheshire authority's members was posted onto YouTube and quickly racked up more than one million views. 0000001742 00000 n By Matt Casey - Feb 22, 2021. Indy in the Fridge. A parish council meeting has gone viral after footage of a Zoom call which descended into chaos last December emerged on social media. which councils operate. non illuminated lockable poster cases, 8 no. Old Road Council work often includes attending meetings, engaging with residents and speaking to local groups and bodies on behalf of the council. on an annual or as-required basis when the core legislation is A clip of a Handforth Parish Council meeting featuring insults and members being kicked out was watched by millions earlier this month. Share this article. The members of Handforth Parish Council have become unlikely viral stars, after a video of their chaotic Zoom meeting surfaced on Twitter. The detailed consideration may result in a hearing before the Cheshire East Council Committee for Standards. The Returning Officer is under strict obligations of impartiality and has no view on the conduct of members, clerks or other persons within Handforth Parish Council. 0000005894 00000 n These activities are funded by a local tax, called a precept which is determined by the council. 0000050238 00000 n All planning application links open an external website. 0000031861 00000 n A million people have left Britain. agreed at the last meeting but Cllr Smith was able to confirm that the process had gone through Cheshire East Council now. ⢠A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth, or the European Union Until an assessment and investigation of any code of conduct issue is completed, I am unable to comment on any potential culpability of any individual or group of members. 0000084827 00000 n Various pieces of government legislation govern the way in Noted this item was resolved at the extraordinary meeting held on 27th 0000031950 00000 n Existing boundary hedges along the front of our property are 8-9 ft high and higher than the proposed new fence. Meetings are held in public and time is always set aside for public participation on agenda items. The most recent referrals relate to suggestions that some members of Handforth Parish Council have purported to take decisions that are plainly unlawful, and these decisions have resulted in expenditure of public funds. 0000006031 00000 n 0000102173 00000 n We are opposite St.Benedicts church that provides sunday school so not sure if the being opposite a "school" guidance would apply that allows fencing up to 2m anyway. According to the council meeting minutes, Mr Tolver had refused to recognise the legitimacy of both meetings. I think one of the reasons we all laughed at the Handforth Parish Council Zoom video was because we felt a horrible sense of familiarity. <]/Prev 210413>> ⢠18 years of age or older leisure services, youth services and climate change initiatives. Late last night a compilation of a Handforth Parish Council meeting was uploaded to YouTube and the 18 minute video has gone viral. It may be timely, given the nature of the referrals made, for Councillors to reassure themselves that no element of misfeasance in public office could arise. The Declaration will open in a new #Handforth Parish Councillors have become unlikely internet sensations as a Zoom row during a December meeting has gone viral. Hanfdforth Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held 27th August PART A Page 2 of 4 The second speaker enquired: Regarding the Council’s new website, what information and links to other websites would it contain such as maps and pathways through the Parish. The meeting was held using Teams video technology This meeting was held under Part B Confidentiality as personal matters not for pub-lic dissemination or disclosure were discussed Present: Cllrs. Feb 5, 2021 #51 As an American, would calling this “absolute scenes” be the right use of that term? Business Takeaways From The Handforth Parish Council Meeting. She was sent along by the Cheshire Association of Local Councils because of past difficulties with the parish council meetings and would appear to be acting as the council clerk. Aled Brewerton, Barry Burkhill (Chair), & Brian Tolver Director of Governance and Compliance 0000011259 00000 n Monitoring Officer. Handforth https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/misconduct-public-office Erect 6 ft 6 inch (< 2metres) wooden fence along our boundary at the front of our property; total of 16 panels (6 ft panel on 6 inch base board). Re: Handforth Parish Council « Reply #27 on: February 05, 2021, 11:07:44 AM » It sounds like they'd been kicked in a previous aborted meeting (whose legality they'd also refused to recognise) as well, so they rocked up to this one already prepared to act like freedom fighters in a fascist state. a month ago. Councils lead on community services such as allotments, footpaths, public seating and litter bins, but also larger projects such as the running of local transport, In the absence of the Clerk at a Parish Council Meeting (eg kn case of illness) then they (the Clerk or the Council) can request a locum from their local ALC (Association of Local Councils). The costs associated with the investigation of any misconduct are published and will become a matter for the Parish Council to defend. The meeting between councillors at Handforth Parish Council in Cheshire got heated, sparking interest online. Dignity at Work, Bullying and Harassment Policy, Grant Award Preliminary Checks and Policy, Grievance and Disciplinary Handling Policy, Hampers of Hope: Foodbank and Job Club Policy, Personal Interests - Openess and Transparency, Standing Orders incorporating Code of Conduct, Data Risk Assessment The Returning Officer appointed by Cheshire East has received multiple correspondence which appears to suggest that the Returning Officer should not comply with the statutory and regulatory regime for the calling of an election. printed foamex panels, Ground Floor side extension for car port and rear ground floor extension, NEXT, Handforth Dean Retail Park, EARL ROAD, HANDFORTH, Non-material amendment to application 20/3224M - Consent sought for approval of reserved matters for landscaping.
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