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WHICHAM PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 4 JANUARY 2023 AT SILECROFT VILLAGE
HALL COMMENCING AT 07.30PM
PRESENT: Cllr A Fell(Chair), Cllr M Cumming, Cllr S Millar, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr P
Rand, Cllr M Sharp
100/22 APOLOGIES: Cllr R Jopson, Cty Cllr K Hitchen
101/22 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
102/22 Declarations of Interest
None
103/22 To approve the Minutes of the meeting 2 November 2022
The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting
Proposed by Cllr Cumming, Seconded by Cllr Rand
104/22 Police Liaison Report
A report had been circulated by the Clerk. It was noted that there had been an
increased police presence at the beach. Clerk to thank PS MacDonald
105/21 Progress Reports
105/21.1 Church car park
Notification that subject to weather conditions work to commence on 16 January
2023. Clerk to inform church warden.
106/22 Public Participation
None
107/22 Reports from County Council and Borough Councillors
None received
108/22 Applications for Development
108/22.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
7/2022/4107 2 Fox & Goose, Whicham
Proposal: Replacement water treatment plant
Supported
108/22.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
powers
None
108/22.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards
to recent applications:
7/2022/4071 1 Court End, Silecroft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4NT
Provision of two timber-built pods with associated access, parking and landscaping
for the purposes of tourist accommodation, following withdrawal of application ref
7/2022/4035
Granted
109/22 Financial Records
109/22.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
L Cooper Clerks salary and expenses £ 720.92
HMRC PAYE £ 159.00
SLCC Part payment membership £ 37.00
Community Heartbeat Replacement pads £ 115.20
Good Energy Electricity £ 49.47
Proelectric Install solar light £2032.80
J Hillier Toilet Cleaning December £ 347.00
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It was proposed by Cllr Rand and Seconded by Cllr Wilson that the cleaner be paid a
retainer of £6 for the 10 days the toilets had to remain closed due to extreme cold
temperatures
P Rand Reimburse matls for paint £ 107.93
L Cooper Stamps for mailout £ 238.00
Proposed by Cllr Cumming, Seconded by Cllr Millar
The following were paid under Financial Standing Orders
Good energy Electricity £ 65.46
Waterplus £ 35.85
Copeland BC Waste removal £ 52.00
J Hillier Toilet Cleaning November £369.00
Waterplus £ 33.98
Proposed Cllr Cumming, Seconded Cllr Millar
109/22.2 Receipts
Beach car park £ 65.14
Church car park £ 127.67
109/22.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 30 November
2022
Verified by Cllr Millar
109/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 December 2022 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
110/22 Village Matters
110/22.1 Silecroft beach car park, toilets and mobile unit
Cllr Rand reported that post the cold snap there had been leaks in the toilets which
had been repaired. Internal painting had been completed and a letter of thanks to be
forwarded to HMP Haverigg.
110/22.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
Councillors expressed concerns regarding the lack of progress and information from
Copeland BC re the proposed new café. Clerk to contact Eric Barker raising a
number of concerns expressed by councillors including the impact of the project
under the new Authority on 1 April 2023
110/22.3 Play inspection report
Clerk reported that the Prison have agreed to maintain tennis court and cut back
vegetation.
110/22.4 GDF
Cllr Cumming reported that there was a meeting on 11 January 2023.
Resolved to distribute a questionnaire to all properties within the parish. SAE to be
included with a response by 30 January 2023.
Clerk to post out to all properties. Clerk will be reimbursed for time and to do a
breakdown of costs
Proposed by Cllr Cumming, seconded by Cllr Rand for purchase of 2nd class stamps,
and to pay Clerk for additional hours.
Cllr Cumming to seek reimbursement from GDF
110/22.5 30mph Speed Limit – Silecroft
No report
110/22.6 Defib – Silecroft
Cllr Millar to contact electrician who has undertaken works at Silecroft VH to install
electrics
110/22.7 Hidden Gems
Cllr Cumming has circulated seeking examples
110/22.8 Reinstate lamp post Silecroft Play area
Light now installed
110/22.9 Clerks Appraisal
Cllr Fell to arrange a date
111/22 To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
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None
112/22 CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s perusal
• None
113/22. 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
• Cllr Millar requested to that Sustainability and Zero Carbon be placed on the
February agenda
114/22. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 1 February 2023 at Kirksanton
Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2043hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………