Audlem Parish council meeting 19th March 2026.

Audlem Parish council meeting 19th March 2026.

Unfortunately the clerk was absent due to illness, wishing Sarah a speedy recovery.

The meeting was quite well attended by Audlem parishioners.

In the public participation section, concerns were raised about the planning application for the development of land adjacent to Moorsfield avenue and that the only proposed access will be via Tollgate Drive.

APC intend to hold another open meeting where residents can air their views and opinions so the APC can produce a robust response.

It is proposed to organise another traffic survey to monitor traffic travelling through the village. The works on Baddington Bridge is adversely affecting the traffic and road surfaces due to the number of HGVs driving through.
A member of the public said that the houses on Green Lane were being badly affected by vibrations caused by HGVs using that road and it was a regular occurrence that these vehicles had to back up or drive on the pavement to continue their journey. This activity is clearly dangerous.

The clerk had submitted a report.

• A bin has been applied for from CE for Bagley Lane, it should be in situ soon.
• Picnic benches on Turnpike Field (TF) have been damaged. The new picnic branches have now been placed on TF, they are constructed of recycled materials. They are available to be sponsored and will have a plaque attached with that information.
• A new Lengthsman has been appointed.
• The new APC website is now up and running.
• The Speedwatch team continue to monitor traffic in our area and have made several reports to the police.

PCSO Nick Jarvis submitted a report.
There has been some changes within Cheshire Police, however, he will remain the point of contact for our area. The next surgery will take place on Tuesday 28th April at the public hall. He will continue to submit regular reports to the APC.

Other Matters

• The APC bank account has a balance in excess of 60,000.
• Repairs are needed at the public toilets, a leak continues to be a problem.
• A budget review is taking place.

Turnpike Field.
The APC continues to engage with other parties/agencies/groups re the best way forward to put the area to is best use. There is community engagement taking place.
No decision has been taken re the proposed bike track. CE have to agree the location. A Councillor expressed concerns over a number of issues relating to the bike track including, safety, access for all, riding cycles across TF, the footpath relocation. The Chair assured him these were all matters that were under consideration and that no final decisions had been made.
The wild flower meadow area will be seeded soon.

More Other Matters

• A discussion took place regarding the neighbourhood plan which impacts on new developments.
• It is proposed to remove the monument in the square for repair I on the 6th April, there may be some traffic disruption for a short period.
• The CCTV covering the Carparks area is up and running. It was noted that groups of youths gather at the seating area at the rear of the public hall, however, they are good natured but may appear intimidating.
• The use of TRACE was described as brilliant. It is the online method of reporting street defects to CE. APC will publish a how to do it guide on their Facebook page.
• Also there will be a guide on how to report dangerous driving.
• There has been discussion with CE re the bus service it has been suggested by CE that APC may have to contribute to the cost of running the service. Discussions will continue.
• It was mentioned that consideration be given to the display of blue plaques noting items of historical interest around the village.
• Advertising A boards which are put out by local businesses should be taken in overnight.

Missing Cash Investigation
The police investigation into cash allegedly missing from the APC account, it is reported that a CPS decision will be made soon regarding the next steps.

The next meeting is on the 9th April.