WEDNESDAY 2nd MARCH 2016 IN SILECROFT VILLAGE HALL,
COMMENCING AT 07.30PM
PRESENT: Cllr A Fell (Chair), Cllr M Sharp, Cllr C Lowery, Cllr V Bradley, Cllr M.
Cumming, Cllr C Wrigley
2 members of Black Combe Runners
89/15 APOLOGIES , Cllr S Wilson, Cllr R Jopson, Cllr Rand
90/15 “2 Members of the Black Combe runners were then invited to address the
meeting to finalise the details regarding the Fell Race which is to take place on
12 March 2016.
The two representatives then left the meeting.
91/15 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
None
92/15 MINUTES – the minutes of the parish council meeting held on 3rd February 2016
were approved and signed.
93/15 Police Liason Report
A report was presented by the Clerk. There had been a big drop in rural calls.
The police were seeking help in identifying 2 “off road” motor bikes riding on
the road, bridal ways and footpaths around the Silecroft/Black Combe/Whitbeck
area. One is black the other predominantly white. Any sightings to be reported
to the police
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94/15 PROGRESS REPORTS
94/15.1 Play Areas
(a) Cllr Bradley reported that quotes had now been received for both play areas.
Kirksanton £26765.68 + vat
Silecroft £16217 + vat
There was a 6 week lead time for the project and it was hoped that both
playgrounds would be up and running by May Half Term Holiday. 50% of the
money is required on order with balance on completion. It was suggested
that Cllr Bradley negotiated this to try and get it 25% on order, 25% on
commencing works and balance on completion.
To save some of the costs it was agreed that the leveling works, replacement
of topsoil and reseeding would be undertaken by Cllrs Sharp and Fell to
specification from Playdale saving approx £3300.
The Tesco bid is being judged locally this week and the results should be
known by beginning of April guaranteeing the fund a min of £8k
To be funded by £13700 (reserve fund)
£13500 (additional precept request for 16/17)
£ 1100 (CGP donation)
£ 8000 (Min donation from Tesco)
It was agreed to order the equipment. VAT to be claimed back immediately
(b) Roy Waddington has agreed to undertake the work on the cllimbing frame.
It is to be painted same colour scheme as the new equipment.
(c) Cllrs Fell and Sharp to take down existing play equipment at Easter in
preparation.
94/15.2 Silecroft Beach benches
The benches had been ordered. The clerk to chase up
95/15.3 Kirksanton Village Green
The Clerk reported that it was uncertain if the ownership of the Village Green
had been transferred from Millom without Parish Council. The Clerk has written
to the Land Registry requesting confirmation.
95/15.4 Black Combe Fell Race
See 90/15 above
95/15.5 Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations – Beacon
The Clerk had written to the Black & White Combe Graziers to seek permission.
Local landowners to be asked to take materials up for the beacon.
96/15 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No members of the public were present.
97/15 COUNTY COUNCIL AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS
No reports had been received
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98/15 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT:
98/15.1 To examine applications for development and submit
observations to the Planning Authority
4/16/2030 Variation of Condition 9 of Planning Approval 4/13/2089 (Erection
of 8 Sheltered Housing Units
Kirksanton Care Centre, Kirksanton
In the interests of road safety the Council felt that the original
condition 9 should still stand.
98/15.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
powers since the last meeting.
None undertaken
98/15.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with
regards to recent applications
None received
99/15 FINANCIAL RECORDS
99/15.1 The following payments were approved
99/15.2 To note the receipt of payments
None received
99/15.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement as at 5 February
2016. This was agreed and signed by the Chair
99/15.4 Budget Comparison Report as at 29 February 2016 was considered and
it was determined that no action was required
99/15.5 External Audit Provision 2017 onwards
It was agreed to be included in the new external audit provision.
100/15VILLAGE MATTERS
100/15.1 Morecambe Bay and Duddon estuary SPA Consultation
After discussion the Council were in agreement with the proposals in principle.
However, concerns were expressed as to whether this would impact or restrict
existing agricultural practices on the shoreline.
100/15.2 Ownership of the track bordering Kirksanton Village Green.
The Clerk has written to the Land Registry requesting clarification on ownership
100/15.3 Annual Meeting
It was agreed that the Annual Meeting will be held on 4 May 2016 at Silecroft
Village Hall, commencing at 7pm. Cllr Keith Hitchin to be invited to attend and
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give an update. Cllr Bradley will give a short presentation of the plans for the
re-furbishment of the play areas at Kirksanton and Silecroft.
101/15Reports from representatives on outside bodies
Walney Extension
Cllr Bradley had attended the open meeting. Monies may be available for the
Playground projects.
102/15CORRESPONDENCE
103/15COUINCILLOR MATTERS
The Clerk reported that the Notice Boards were in need of some remedial
works. Cllr Fell to investigate and undertake necessary repairs.
104/15DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Next meeting was confirmed as 6 April 2016, Silecroft Village Hall 7.30pm
Meeting closed at 10.00pm
Signed …………………………… Date………………….
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