Middleton Township Committee meeting as it happened

Thursday 8 January

Councillors hold a minute’s silence to offer their respects to those who were killed in the terrorist attacks in France.

The open forum starts the meeting.

Questions regarding parking, traffic and councillors not responding to emails are addressed.

Non-regulated council car parks is next.

The report affects three car parks in Middleton with maintenance and upkeep now being given to the township.

Town Centre Conservation Area Improvements is next.

The report discusses section 106 money that is being used for improvements throughout Middleton town centre. As of November 2014, the township had £76,000 of unallocated Section 106 money.

Councillors agree the report.

The Investment Estate Rationalisation – Shop Assets is next.

The report is in relation to two properties in Middleton that the council is looking to sell.

Councillors agree the report.

Sites of Biological Importance (SBI) is next.

The report is in relation to one SBI in Middleton. The site is streams and flushes near Bradley Hall Farm. The site has expanded by 0.1 hectare due to technical changes.

Councillors note the report.

The Township update is next.

The report gives details to councillors of progress made on the Township Plan, which was agreed in March 2014.

Councillors note the report.

Meeting ended.