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HELD ON WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2020 IN
SILECROFT VILLAGE HALL COMMENCING AT 07.30PM
PRESENT: Cllr M. Cumming (Chair), Cllr M Sharp, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr S Millar and Cllr C
Lowery
Borough Cllr G McGrath
Mr R Morris-Eyton – Whicham CIC
127/19: APOLOGIES: Cllr A Fell, Cllr P Rand, Cllr R Jopson, Cty Cllr K Hitchen
128/19 It was proposed that Agenda item 11.1 Planning Application for new café be brought
forward to enable Mr Morris-Eyton to give a short presentation and update on the
proposed planning application. This was agreed.
Architect has been appointed and it is planned to submit planning application end of
March 2020 with a proposed completion of project in July 2021
Energy sources still to be defined but the construction will be slate roof, timber
frame/weatherboard construction. New septic tank.
Once construction is underway, it is planned to advertise for an operator.
Resolved that the plans would be submitted on behalf of Whicham Parish Council.
The Chair thanked Mr Morris-Eyton who then left the meeting
129/19 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
130/19 Declarations of Interest
Cllr Wilson declared an interest in planning application 7/2020/4024
131/19 Minutes of the meeting held on 5th February 2020
The minutes of the meeting held on 5th February 2020 were approved and signed by
the Chair.
132/19 Police Liaison Report
None received. The Clerk was asked to email to the police re lack of reports.
133/19 PROGRESS REPORTS
133/19.1 Defibrillator
The Clerk reported that the electrical data has been sent to the electrician and has
had difficulty ordering using the online system, but this will be resolved.
134/19 Public Participation Session
None present
135/19 County Councilor and Borough Councilor Report
Cty Cllr Hitchen had sent his apologies and stated that he had nothing to report.
Borough Cllr McGrath reported that the CBC budget had now been set at 1.95%
increase. The facility for the storage of nuclear waste was again being discussed
and CBC requested to be involved in all discussions.
136/19 Applications for Development
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136/19.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the
Planning Authority
7/2020/4024 Parsonage Farm, Silecroft
Erect roof over cattle feeding area
The council resolved to support this application
7/2020/4019 West Kellet, Main Street, Silecroft
Removal of local occupancy condition, condition no.2 of planning permission
7/1983/4105 – change of use of barn to dwelling
After discussion the council resolved to hold no position on this application.
136/19.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
None
136/19.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards to
recent applications:
7/2019/4119 Walkhole Bank. Summerhill, Silecroft
Installation of a flight of timber and steel steps and timber backfilled steps to create a
path for use as part of the England Coast Path National Trail
GRANTED
7/2020/4002 Stone Cross Lodge, Main Street, Silecroft
Application to modify S106 Agreement on planning approval reference 7/1990/41
Refused
7/2020/4006 Lachra, Silecroft
Affix photo voltaic panels to the west facing roof of the cabin. To one side only
Approved with Conditions
137/19 FINANCIAL RECORDS
137/19.1 The following payments were approved:
L Cooper Clerks salary & expenses £ 569.18
HMRC PAYE £ 121.20
Information Commissioner Data Protection £ 40.00
Duddon Valley Contractors – Toilet refurbishment £6732.00
PGM Builders Supplies Materials toilet refurb £4758.09
RA Walker Plans for Silecroft VH refurb £ 375.00
To note payment made under Financial Standing Orders
Local Toilet Hire Temporary toilets £240.00
137/19.2 To note the receipt of payment
Beach donation boxes (February) £ 6.93
Church car park donation box £ 31.84
Electricity Northwest Wayleave £ 23.98
Local toilet Hire credit for o/payment £180.00
137/19.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement
None received.
137/19.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 29 February 2020 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required
138/19 PARISH MATTERS
138/19.1 Planning Application for new cafe
See 128/19
The Clerk reported that she was still waiting for the agreement between CBC and the
Parish Council.
138/19.2 Silecroft Beach Front toilets
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The refurbishment was now completed except for the final painting of the outside of
the building which is awaiting suitable weather conditions.
138/19.3 Trees on Parish Land
Still awaiting a start date due to poor weather conditions
138/19.4 Review of Community Plan
Cllr Cumming reported that the questionnaire had been revamped and was ready to
distribute. An open meeting was being planned which would possibly link in with the
beach café project. Cllr Cumming to contact the architect to attend the Annual Parish
Meeting which is to be arranged for a Wednesday.
138/19.5 Church car park
The entrance to the car park requires repairing/re-tarmacking. Clerk to liaise with Cllr
Fell and to contact local contractor for a quotation
138/19.6 Play areas Inspection report
Another contractor to be contacted re replacing the fencing posts at Kirksanton.
138/19.7 VE Day
Cllr Cumming reported that Silecroft WI would provide afternoon tea 2-4pm 8 May
and decorate the hall inside and out. PC to pay for refreshments.
138/19.8 Kirksanton Village Hall
The proposed disabled footpath put on hold at the moment.
138/19,9 Footway Lighting
In progress
139/19 Reports from outside bodies
None
140/19 CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence had been circulated to councilors. The
following had not been circulated.
• An email had been received seeking support for locally generated electricity to be
used locally..
141/19 Councilor Matters
• Cllr Millar reported that she would not be attending the Climate Change
Conference
• Cllr Lowery reported that the latch was broken on the notice board at Whitbeck
• Cllr Millar enquired who might have the keys for the notice boards on the beach.
126/19 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – The date of the next meeting will be 1st April 2020 at
Silecroft Village Hall
There being no further business the meeting closed at 21.24
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………