Minutes of the 149th meeting held 15th August 2017
Minutes of the 149th meeting held 15th August 2017 at Hare Hill House 7.30pm
Present: Ian Jackson; Julian Farnell; Brian Holden, John F Kay
Those present were only aware of apologies from Cllr Ann Stott
Minutes of the last meeting were discussed and used as agenda items for this meeting.
Littleborough Civic Trust
IJ gave a talk to Littleborough Archaeological and Historical Society on ‘The History of the Rochdale Canal in Littleborough on Thurs 10th August at Littleborough Railway Station; Platform 2.
This presentation was very successful. Following the meeting IJ and others were involved in rescuing a troubled lady from the railway line before a train arrived.
JFK as treasurer of Littleborough Civic Trust confirmed that the sum of £1,779.82 was held in the account on behalf of LCDG
Canal & River Trust
IJ informed the meeting that the Tow Path Task Force was now operational. They had in hand the rebuilding of a stone wall at Ealees which had fallen into disrepair some 25 years ago. They had also placed a new bench near lock 48
Anyone wishing to join the Tow Path Task Force should contact IJ on wackojacko@talk21.com
Café Boat Scheme
The mooring application is still with C&RT, who have promised a decision by 31st August 2017.
If granted there will be two fees to pay.
- A Business Licence Fee based on the length of the boat £641.35 pa
- A mooring fee which at this time they are unable to quantify
It was established that we will not be entitled to a discount as a “Butty Boat” because in canal speak “Butty Boat” is one which does not have an engine. Our boat is a “Café Boat”.
There has been no progress with the renovation and fitting out of the boat as we are waiting to have an “in principal” approval from C&RT following which we will apply for planning consent
JF will speak to his contact at RMBC to check the specific requirements for our planning application
Web Site
JFK hopes to update the website before the next meeting
Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Tuesday 17th October 2017
Tuesday 21st November 2017