PRESENT: Cllr A Fell (Chair), Cllr M Cumming, Cllr R Jopson, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr P
Rand, and Cllr M Sharp
3 members of the public
The Vice Chair Cllr M Cumming started the meeting, as the Chair would be late joining
the meeting
162/21: APOLOGIES: Cllr S Millar,
163/21 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
164/21Declarations of Interest
None
165/21 To approve the Minutes of the meeting 2 February 2022
The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting
Proposed by Cllr Rand, Seconded by Cllr Jopson
166/21 The Chair proposed that agenda item 11.2 Silecroft Beach café be brought
forward on the Agenda so that the representative from Copeland Borough
Council could give an update. Proposal seconded by Cllr Wilson
167/21 Silecroft Beach Café
The CBC representative reported that the approved contractor had not
complied with requests to mitigate the risk and were unable to give a start date.
Copeland BC were pursuing other options to ensure the build took place. The
grant money was ringfenced and the budget could be increased if required.
The art exhibition is still planned to be launched in September. The architect
was still committed to the project.
The CBC representative was thank for his report and left the meeting.
Cllr Fell took over the chair
168/21Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated – no comments
169/21 Progress Reports
169/21.1 Church car park
The Clerk reported that a number of contractors had expressed interest in the
project. It was agreed that the tarmac would be extended to the church gate
with echo blocks/grass creep for the remainder of the car park. The Clerk to
contact LDNP planning for guidance.
170/21 Public Participation
Representatives from Kirksanton Village Hall gave details of a planned event om
14 May which would require the use of the Village Green. The Clerk explained
the restrictions re parking on the Village Green.
The members of public then left the meeting
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171/21Reports from County Council and Borough Councillors
None received.
171/21 Applications for Development
171/21.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
4/22/2057 Corn Mill Cottage, Kirksanton
Removal of existing conservatory and dormer projections, and the construction
of a a full width dormer projection with stone external walls, new external flat
roof canopy and oak post with stone boundary wall, plus the installation of a
new roof light to the existing stairwell and Juliette balcony doors & railing to
rear elevation
The council resolved to support this application
171/21.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
powers
None
171/21.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards
to recent applications:
None
171/21.4 7/2021/4095 Replacement Beach Hut, Silecroft
Suspected breaches of the planning consent have been reported to the
enforcement officer for investigation. It was resolved to contact Natural
England re concerns re damage to the SSSI site.
172/21 Financial Records
172/21.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
Thomas Graham Cleaning supplies £ 22.14
L Cooper Clerks salary and expenses £582.52
HMRC PAYE £124.60
Information Commissioner Data Protection fee £ 40.00
Dash VH Jubilee mugs £402.00
JD Hillier Toilet cleaning February/ pressure
Washer £431.98
172/21.2 Receipts
Beach Car park £ 93.27
Church Car Park £136.88
Wayleave £ 23.98
172/21.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 31
January 2022
This was checked and verified by Cllr Millar
172/21.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 28 February 2022 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required
173/21 Village Matters
173/21.1 Silecroft beach car park, toilets and mobile unit
Cllr Rand reported that the sign to the entrance of the car park had been
demolished in the recent storm. A new sign to be ordered.
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Some remedial works required on car park.
Cllr Sharp to arrange for electricity supply to be connected for ice cream vendor
173/21.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
See 167/21 above
173/21.3 Play inspection report
Still awaiting quotations for resurfacing tennis court
Weeds/briars need knocking back. Contact prison for help
173/21.4 GDF
Cllr Cumming gave feedback from the first meeting of the Community
Partnership. A leaflet drop is to be undertaken by RWM
173/21.5 Jubilee
Resolved to purchase a gas beacon £490 + vat
Proposed Cllr Rand, Seconded Cllr Cumming
A jubilee tree to be planted in the Church car park in the Autumn
174/21To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
None
175/21CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s
perusal
176/21. 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
177/21. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 6 April 2022 at Kirksanton
Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2130hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………
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