PRESENT: Cllr A Fell (in the chair) Cllr V Bradley, Cllr L Gilligan, Cllr D Griffiths, Cllr M
Cumming, Cllr M Sharp, Cllr P Rand and, Cllr S Wilson
Prior to the commencement of the formal meeting Ann and Arthur Peter gave an
update on the planning application for the re-powering and replacement of the wind
turbines on Kirkby Moor.
It was agreed within the meeting that a letter of objection to the size of the turbines be
sent to South Lakeland District Council and their visual impact.
Lady Mary Jardine spoke about the feasibility study into the proposed Duddon Crossing
and answered questions on the matter.
7614: APOLOGIES: Cllr S Capstick
77/14 MINUTES the minutes of the parish council meetings held on the 4 th March
2015 (Previously Circulated) were approved.
78/14 DECLARATION OF INTEREST – There were no declarations of interest
79/14 PLANNING ISSUES – the following planning applications had been received and
were considered. No objections were raised.
7/2015/4027 New porch to front of Rallis House, Wicham
It was noted that planning consent had been given to the following
7/2015/4003 Change of use of agricultural buildings to commercial equine at
Baystone Bank, Wicham
7/2011/4111 Notification had been received that this planning application had
been withdrawn
80/14 ACCOUNTS – There were no accounts requiring payment
81/14 PARISH MATTERS – Council discussed the following parish matters.
Police Liaison Report – PCSO Booth had submitted a report
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The Clerk to request an update re the parking issues around the King William
Public House and was to report back to the next meeting.
Cumbria CC Highways Dept have agreed to look at the poor signage at the
Silecroft junction. The lighting at the junction is the responsibility of Copeland
Borough Council.
Play Areas at Silecroft and Kirksanton.
Discussion took place and it was agreed that there should be a sub committee
including local people to agree on what the play areas should look like and what
equipment was required. Clr Rand and Clr Fell to arrange a site meeting to
agree what equipment requires removing and what can be repaired to make
safe.
Silecroft Beach Car Park Disabled markings and Handrail;
1 estimate had been received for £632. Other estimates were being sought.
Disabled labels will be in place within the week.
The gents toilets have been broken into twice and damaged. The National Park
Authority have taken responsibility for the upkeep of the toilets and a request is
to be made to them to undertake repairs as soon as possible.
Tom Fletcher Mayson VC Commemorative Paving Stone
We are awaiting delivery of the stone.
VE Day celebrations
It was agreed to ask Jim Capstick if he would organize a beacon and the event.
Footway lighting
Notification had been made that the footway lighting nr Manor Farm,
Kirkstanton was to be removed. The Clerk to contact Copeland Borough Council
to request a quote for the replacement of this light.
A consultation paper had been received regarding Mineral Rights within the
County. There was no impact within the Parish.
Black Combe Racers
There was concern expressed re the state of the hall after the event. It is also
understood that 2016’s event is going to be on a larger scale. The Clerk to write
to the organizers to ask what plans have been put in place for the management
of this event ie additional parking, toilets etc.
It was agreed that North West Ambulance be asked to give a talk at the AGM on
the service within the County.
Nomination papers were handed out to Councilors for the upcoming elections.,
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None received
74/14 CORRESPONDENCE
Notification had been received that the Silecroft level Crossing would be closed
from 18 April 2015 for approximately 9 nights from 2200 – 0600 to enable works
to be undertaken.
75/14 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – The date of the AGM will be the 6th May 2015 at
Silecroft commencing at 7pm.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………
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