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PRESENT: Cllr M. Cumming (Chair) Cllr P Rand, Cllr S Wilson and Cllr M Sharpe
31/20: APOLOGIES, Cllr A Fell, Cllr S Millar, Cllr C Lowery and Cllr R Jopson
32/20 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
33/20 Declarations of Interest
None
34/20 Minutes of the meeting held on 1st July 2020
The minutes of the meeting held on 1st July 2020 were approved Proposed by Cllr Rand, Seconded by Cllr Sharpe. The Clerk stated that all approved minutes would be signed by the Chair at the first meeting held face to face.
35/20 Police Liaison Report
A report had been previously circulated.
36/20 PROGRESS REPORTS
None
37/20 Public Participation Session
None present
38/20 County Councilor and Borough Councilor Report
None received. A letter of complaint had been received regarding speeding through the village down to the beach and requesting for a 30mph speed limit and a footpath to be installed. Concerns were expressed that the new café may also increase traffic flow down to the beach. The Clerk was requested to write to County Cllr Hitchen to request that this matter be addressed urgently
39/20 Applications for Development
39/20.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the Planning Authority
None received
39/20.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
None
39/20.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards to recent applications:
7/2020/4051 Monk Foss Farm, Whitbeck,
Agricultural building to house slurry.
Prior Approval Not Required Notification of Intention (Agricultural, Q6g)
7/2020/4043 2 Summerhill Cottages, Whitbeck
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Single storey extension to the side and part of the front of the dwelling. This will replace and extend an existing conservatory
Approved with Conditions
40/20 FINANCIAL RECORDS
40/20.1 To approve the following payments:
J Hillier Toilet Cleaning July £519.10
Black Combe PCC Grass cutting July £ 75.00
Thomas Graham Ltd Toilet supplies £ 94.46
KMC Grafix Ltd Signage for toilets £ 33.50
Proposed by Cllr Wilson, Seconded by Cllr Cumming
J Hiller Furlough pay July £ 57.00
It was resolved that Mr Hillier be pay one third of the furlough monies for the first 10 days of July
Proposed by Cllr Cumming, Seconded by Cllr Wilson
40/20.2 To note the receipt of payment
Donation boxes – Beach £ 175.51
Church £ 384.93
It was noted that parking was a problem at the church when sponsored walks up the Combe were taking place that clashed with church services. The Clerk to put a statement on social media.
40/20.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement
None undertaken
40/20.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 July 2020
No actions required but to be reviewed September re increased costs around the toilets.
41/20 PARISH MATTERS
41/20.1 Silecroft Beach car park and toilets
Cllr Rand reported that the car park was filling up more quickly than normal and cars were having to park on the road which is creating problems for local residents. On the whole there have been very few problems but one person has persistently been camping overnight on the car park. The Clerk to send a letter this person.
Toilets are being opened 10am – 5pm daily and there has been positive feedback from visitors. The use of paper towels is creating a problem re disposal and needs addressing. There had been a complaint re lack of toilet paper but this was on a day which was very hot and there were an increased number of visitors. The leaking toilet had now been fixed.
Councillors thanked Cllr Rand for his report and the work he is doing in assisting the cleaner.
41/20.2 Silecroft Beach Café
a) Proposed New cafe
An email had been received from CBC solicitor requiring additional information and giving points that the Councillors need to consider. The proposed location of the site compound may encroach too close to the slipway. It may be necessary to move the banking further back behind the proposed build site to enable cars to pass to access the toilets and ramp. It is expected that work on the build will commence in January 2021 with a July completion. It will be necessary to monitor car park usage and look at alternative schemes for parking once the café is built.
Cllr Rand requested that the potholes be refilled. Cllr Sharpe to organize.
It was agreed that Cllr Rand would undertake a twice weekly survey of the numbers visiting the car park and the beach to provide a bench mark for future data.
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41/20.3 Attack Kite Flying
Cllr Rand reported that he had received a response from the CAA which was not helpful. The police are not interested. The Clerk to approach the organizer the next time they arrive and ask for a copy of their risk assessment and public liability insurance. If this cannot be produced they will be asked to leave the beach.
41/20.4 Play areas Inspection report
The Clerk reported that notification had been received that the play areas would be inspected in August.
41/20.5 War Memorial
The Clerk reported that she had received some poppy seeds and these would be planted in September
42/20 Reports from outside bodies
None. Cllr Rand stated that he would attend the 3 tier meeting. The Clerk reported that the South Copeland Partnership had begun meeting again.
43/20 CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence had been circulated to councilors. The following had not been circulated.
44/19 Councilor Matters
45/19 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – The date of the next meeting will be 2nd September 2020
There being no further business the meeting closed at 21.06
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………