PRESENT: , Cllr P Rand, Cllr S Millar, Cllr M Sharp and Cllr C Lowery
132/21: APOLOGIES: Cllr A Fell (working), Cllr M. Cumming (other commitment) Cllr R
Jopson (ill), Cllr S Wilson(ill)
133/21 Election of Chair In the absence of both the Chair and Vice Chair, Cllr Rand was
elected from those councillors present to chair the meeting Proposed Cllr
Lowery, Seconded Cllr Millar
134/21 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
135/21Declarations of Interest
None
136/21 To approve the Minutes of the following meetings:
1 December 2021
The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting
137/21Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated – no comments
138/21 Progress Reports
138/21.1 Church car park
Deferred to February meeting
139/21Reports from County Council and Borough Councillors
None received
140/21 Applications for Development
140/21.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
None
140/21.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
7/2021/4141 Cross Villa, Main Street, Silecroft
Single storey pitched roof extension and single storey flat roof extension, both
off the rear of the house. Conversion of the existing barn
No comments
140/21.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards
to recent applications:
7/2021/4117 Silecroft Beach Car Park, Silecroft
Approval of details reserved by condition on planning permission 7/2020/4031
(Construction of a new cafe including public toilets and changing places facility):
conditions 3 (package treatment plant), 4 (slate specifications) and 6 (external
lighting)
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Approved Unconditionally
141/21 Financial Records
141/21.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
Copeland BC Waste removal £ 52.00
SLCC Membership renewal £ 38.00
L Cooper Clerks salary and expenses £582.72
HMRC PAYE £124.40
JD Hillier Toilet cleaning and supplies £375.99
141/21.2 Cllr Sharp reported that the invoice for the repairing of the fencing at
Kirksanton play area had been incorrectly calculated and would be reissued.
The cheque number 1191 had not been presented by the contractor and would
be returned to the Clerk and a correct invoice issued.
141/21.3 Receipts
Beach Car park £43.89
Church Car Park £56.43
141/21.4 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 30
November 2021
141/21.5 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 December 2021
and determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
141/21.6 To note that a credit note has now been received from the
Environment Agency for the disputed bill for the new build café
141.21.7 Cllr Millar reported that the Black Combe Community Interest
Company was in the process of being deregistered and any remaining funds
would be paid to the Parish Council. Cllr Millar to transfer the owner of the
electricity supply to the Parish Council until the new café is built.
142/21 Village Matters
142/21.1 Silecroft beach car park, toilets and mobile unit
The Clerk reported that there had been two enquiries received for the ice cream
contract for the beach. Clerk to confirm availability of preferred supplier
Cllr Rand stated that the contractor who had been permitted to use the car park
during the construction of the new footpath had left the bay in a condition
whereby water pooled. Clerk to contact Cumbria Highways.
142/21.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
Cllr Sharp reported that Eric Barker had been invited to attend this meeting but
due to covid restrictions had declined, but had sent an update via email. Mr
Barker stated there was a delay because the Parish Council had not signed all
the contracts. These had been signed by the Clerk late autumn. Clerk to
contact solicitors for an update
The Councillors expressed their disappointment in the continuous delays in the
start of this project.
142/21.3 Footpath to beach
This is now completed. A resident had complained that some of the fire
hydrants were not working. Clerk had contacted United Utilities but they would
not attend unless they had the specific location of the one not working. Clerk to
contact Fire brigade.
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142/21.4 Play inspection report
Awaiting quotation for repair to tennis court surface
142/21.5 GDF
No report
142/21.6 Lengthsman
The council rejected Bootle Parish Council’s request to join in with a
Lengthsman. To be reconsidered after Local Government Reorganisation
142/21.7. Plant a tree for the jubilee
To consult via social media with the community as to possible location of trees
142/21.8 To approve the revised Complaints Procedure.
The revised protocol had been previously circulated amongst councillors. The
council resolved to approve the revised document Proposed by Cllr Lowery,
Seconded by Cllr Millar
143/21To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
None
144/21CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s perusal.
Fire hydrants – Silecroft see 142/21.3 above
145/21. 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
None
146/21. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 2 February 2022 at
Kirksanton Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2045 hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………
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