WHICHAM PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD
ON WEDNESDAY 4 MAY 2022 AT SILECROFT VILLAGE HALL
COMMENCING AT 07.30PM
PRESENT: Cllr A Fell (Chair), Cllr M Cumming, Cllr S Millar, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr P
Rand, and Cllr M Sharp
B.Cllr G McGrath
1/22: Election of Chair
Cllr Fell
Proposed by Cllr Cumming, Seconded by Cllr Sharp
No other nominations put forward and duly elected. Cllr Fell signed the
Acceptance of Office
2/22 Election of Vice Chair
Cllr Cumming
Proposed by Cllr Rand, Seconded by Cllr Millar
No other nominations put forward and duly elected. Cllr Cumming signed the
Acceptance of Office
3/22 Apologies for Absence
None received
4/22 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council held on 5 May 2021
The minutes were approved and signed by the Chair
Proposed Cllr Rand, Seconded Cllr Jopson
5/22 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON OUTSIDE BODIES – To appoint
members of the Council to serve on the following outside bodies:
6/22 To resolve that the Parish Council meets the conditions under section 8(2) of the
Localism Act 2011 and The Parish Councils (General Power of Competence) (Prescribed
Conditions) Order 2012 and therefore may act under the General Power of
Competence
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Proposed by Cllr Cumming and seconded by Cllr Wilson that the Parish Council fulfilled
all criteria and wished to invoke the General Power of Competence.
7/22 Adjournment of Meeting
There being no other business the AGM meeting was adjourned at 1955 hours
The normal Parish Council meeting now took place
8/22 APOLOGIES: None
9/22 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
10/22 Declarations of Interest
None
11/22 To approve the Minutes of the meeting 6 April 2022
The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting
Proposed by Cllr Millar, Seconded by Cllr Rand
12/21 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated
13/21 Progress Reports
13/21.1 Church car park
A quotation had been received from the contractor, it was resolved to obtain 2
more quotes and then submit an application for funding
14/21 Public Participation
None
15/21Reports from County Council and Borough Councillors
None
It was reported that Cty Cllr Hitchen’s wife had recently died. A letter of
condolence to be sent on behalf of the Parish Council
16/21 Applications for Development
16/21.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
7/2022/4035 1 Court End, Silecroft
Provision of two temporary, timber-built cabins sleeping 2-4 people, with
associated access, parking and landscaping
The Council resolved not to support this application
16/21.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
powers
None
16/21.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards
to recent applications:
7/2022/4003 Cross House, Main Street.Silecroft
Change of Use to residential
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Granted
17/21 Financial Records
17/21.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
CALC Membership renewal £170.16
S Jopson Kirksanton play area fencing £516.00
Blackcombe PCC Grass cutting £ 75.00
S&F Electrical Installation of socket for mobile unit £508.80
VE Falconer Internal Audit fee £ 75.00
L Cooper reimburse purch of paint etc toilets £187.91
JD Hillier Toilet cleaning April £384.00
Proposed Cllr Rand Seconded Cllr Wilson
The following payments were made under Financial Standing orders
21cc Group Ltd Jubilee Gas beacon £588.00
Waterplus Water bill £ 99.08
It was resolved that a water meter be attached to the new water pipe to service
the mobile unit for future billing.
17/21.2 Receipts
Beach Car park £121.96
Church Car Park £196.29
Precept £20616
17/21.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 31 March
2022
This had been approved by the Internal Auditor
17/21.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 April 2022 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required
17/21.5 To note and approve the Internal Auditor’s Report and note any actions
required
Recommendation that £20k be moved from the Current Account to the Reserve
Account. This money is ring fenced for the repairs to Whicham School car park
It was resolved to accept the recommendation of the Internal Auditor
Approved Proposed Cllr Wilson, Seconded Cllr Jopson
17/21.6 To approve the Annual Accounting Statement for the financial year
2021/22
Signed by the Chair
18/21 Village Matters
18/21.1 Silecroft beach car park, toilets and mobile unit
Cllr Rand reported that the mobile ice cream parlor was attending weekends.
Exterior of toilets being painted by community crew Haverigg Prison. They had
also cleared the weeds and brambles from around the tennis courts and filled
in some of the potholes on the car park. A letter of thanks to be sent to the
Community team at Haverigg Prison. It has been indicated that the team are
willing to refresh the paint on the inside of the toilets at a future date.
Septic tank requires emptying
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Cllr Fell had received a complaint from the neighboring farmer of the poor state
of the fencing bordering the car park. A quotation had been received from a
contractor to replace the fencing at a cost of £3240 including vat. Resolved to
accept the quote and get the works completed.
18/21.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
Still awaiting progress from Copeland Borough Council
To contact Trudy Harrison MP re lack of 3 phase electricity supply for Electric
vehicle charge points.
18/21.3 Play inspection report
Tennis Court – brambles and weeds removed. Wall does not need painting.
Surface in reasonable condition. Seek Quotations for new surface and apply for
grant funding
18/21.4 GDF
Cllr Cumming gave feedback from the April meeting. The focus was on
Communications and a campaign to raise awareness.
18/21.5 Jubilee
Beacon ordered to be lit on south summit. Cllr Fell to speak to a local
landowner to gain access. Cllr Rand to speak to caravan site re use of gas
bottles.
Cllr Jopson collated a list of all children under 16 years of age for the mugs.
Kirksanton and Silecroft village halls have arranged events on the Friday and
Saturday.
18/21.6 30mph Speed Limit – Silecroft
Response from CCC Highways that there is no benefit to a 30mph speed limit.
Resolved to request a 20mph speed limit within the village and a 30mph to the
beach – increased pedestrian traffic, horses being ridden to the beach 3 times a
day, caravan park expanded and increased traffic flow. Plus, potential increased
traffic flow to new café when built.
18/21.7 Annual Parish Meeting 11 May 2022
To be advertised on Facebook along with notices
18/21.8 Boat Club
A meeting had been undertaken by Cllr Cumming with representatives of the
Boat Club. They have requested that the outside tap be reinstated so that they
can wash down the tractor after launching. Agreed to install a meter so that
they can be billed for usage.
18/22 Request for a memorial plaque
It was resolved that this was acceptable with a donation towards the upkeep of
the benches.
19/22 To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
None
20/22 CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s
perusal
21/22. Councillor Matters
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An opportunity for Councillors to raise minor matters, not on this agenda, on behalf of
residents
(Note. No discussion or decisions can be made on these matters but the Clerk may
make investigations and/or they may be placed on a future agenda of the Council
22/22. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at Kirksanton
Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2135hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………
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