PRESENT: Cllr A Fell (Chair,) Cllr M Cumming, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr M Sharp, Cllr N Tyson, Cllr R Jopson, Cllr S Millar
86/23 Apologies for Absence
Cllr C Lowery (family), Lesley Cooper, Clerk (sickness) Cty Cllr Pratt (Cumberland Council)
87/23 In the absence of the Clerk, Cllr Jopson elected to take the minutes of the meeting
88/23 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
89/23 Declarations of Interest
Cllr Fell, Agenda item 9.1 Planning Application
90/23 To approve the Minutes of the meetings 4 October 2023
90/23.1 4 October 2023 The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting.
Proposed Cllr Cumming, Seconded Cllr Tyson
91/23 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated
92/23 Progress Reports
Clerks report
No report
93/23 Public Participation
None
94/23 Report from Unitary Authority Councillor
None received
95/23 Applications for Development
95/23.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the Planning Authority
7/2023/4085 Valley End Farm Buildings, Silecroft
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 on Outline Planning Permission 7/2018/4011 (Erection of four detached dwellings) – Surface water drainage scheme
For information only
95/23.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved powers
None
95/23.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards to recent applications:
None
96/23 Financial Records
96/23.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
J Hillier Toilet Cleaning October & repairs £415.50
D l Wilcox planters £ 52.50
Good Energy Electricity £131.93
ROSPA Play area inspections £180.00
Waterplus Direct debit £ 17.91
Payments were approved Proposed Cllr Jopson, Seconded Cllr Cumming
96/23.2 Receipts
Beach car park £ 136.74
Church car park £ 112.47
Cllr Fell reported that the Clerk has changed the locks on the donation boxes as there is evidence that they have been tampered with. This has been reported to the police.
96/23.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement 30 September 2023
Deferred to next meeting
96/23.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31October 2023 and determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
Deferred to next meeting
96/23.5 To present the final budget and budget report for discussion and approval
Deferred to next meeting
97/23 Village Matters
97/23.1 Silecroft beach car park, and toilets
Silecroft beach car park and toilets – Clerk to chase up quote for toilet door, Clerk to contact Alison Craghill re getting prisoners to fill in pot holes on the beach car park.
97/23.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
Silecroft beach proposed new café – All agreed to sign new contract. Cllr Cumming reported there has been no meeting with Cumberland yet. She had spoken to Cllr Andy Pratt who said the window manufacturer has gone out of business so there is now a delay in finding a new manufacturer, they have now found one but no confirmation on when they can do them. Cumberland are still sorting out the legal side. The council commented on why the roof is taking so long. Cllr Sharp reported the contractor has still got to sort the electrics he will chase him up.
97/23.3 Play inspection report
Deferred to next meeting
97/23.4 Wildflower planting – Silecroft
Cllr Millar reported the soil maybe too rich and we may need to take a few layers off. She suggested getting plug wild flowers and look at planting in the spring.
97/23.5 GDF
Cllr Cumming gave a report. Their last meeting was a re-cap on the public forums, the outcome to be made available on GDF website. Funding still approx £200,000 not applied for. They are looking at improving the application process for under £10k to encourage more to apply. Cllr Jopson to look at Playdale for more items for the parks possibly look at applying to GDF fund.
97/23.6 Zero Carbon actions
Cllr Millar reported she is still sorting something to go on the website. Woodland trust are giving 420 free trees. Shel is looking into if these could be planted more as a hedge and where they could be planted.
97/23.7 Phone box – Silecroft – repairs
Cllr Tyson reported she has spoken to the member of the public who is undertaking the refurbishment. He is getting on with it, replaced wood and painting should be done in a few weeks
97/23.8 Council Email addresses
Cllr Lowery still outstanding
97/23.9 Clerks appraisal
Cllr Fell to consult with Cllr Lowery
97/23.10 Remembrance Day
Cllr Wilson has sorted poppies for Church and cenotaph, Service 11am Sunday 12th.
97/23.11 Emergency plan
Deferred to next meeting
97/23.12 Biodiversity Policy
Approved Proposed cllr Millar, Seconded Cllr Cumming
97/23.13 To approve the meeting dates for 2024
Deferred to next meeting but all agreed to have a meeting December 2023 and no meeting January 2024.
98/23 To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
Cumberland Council Community meeting – Cllr Cumming attended. Discussed new Cumberland Council structure, looking at 4 themes Transport, Health & Wellbeing, they are wanting local councils views on what more can be done in the area. Jonathan Powell – MWPC is looking at active travel in our area, better cycle routes, he wants a rep from WPC to join the group Cllr Sharp has agreed.
99/23 CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s perusal
• None
100/23 Councillor Matters
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
• None
101/23. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at Silecroft Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2045hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………