PRESENT: Cllr M Cumming(Chair), Cllr S Millar, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr R Jopson, Cllr P
Rand, Cllr M Sharp and Cllr A Fell
Cty Cllr K Hitchen, B. Cllr G McGrath
P. Sgt McDonald
2 members of the public
69/22 APOLOGIES:
70/22 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
71/22 Declarations of Interest
None
72/22 To approve the Minutes of the meeting 7 September 2022
The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting
Proposed by Cllr Rand, Seconded by Cllr Jopson
73/22 Police Liaison Report
PS McDonald gave an update on the travelers and explained the processes
involved in the muti-agency approach.
Stressed the importance of reporting all crimes and incidents of concern. Too
few incidents are being reported which means it is difficult to justify additional
resources to South Copeland.
There have been reports of groups hunting with dogs around the Millom area
4 new PCSO’s starting in January.
The Chair thanked PS McDonald for attending the meeting
74/21 Progress Reports
74/21.1 Church car park
The clerk reported that the application had been successful and was awaiting
the paperwork for confirmation.
Clerk to write a letter to the GDF Community Partnership regarding the grant
process.
Resolved to award the contract for the works to JW Plant Solutions Ltd
Proposed Cllr Cumming, Seconded Cllr Rand
75/22 Public Participation
Members of the public questioned whether the Community Plan was still valid
with respect to the council’s representation on the GDF Community Partnership
and raised concerns regarding the balance of information provided for the
community.
76/22 Reports from County Council and Borough Councillors
Cllr Rand raised the poor state of the road from Silecroft to the beach with Cty
Cllr Hitchen.
B. Councillor McGrath had nothing to report as the emphasis was now the
transfer to the new authority
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77/22 Applications for Development
77/22.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
7/2022/4085 Whicham Hall Farm, Whicham
Roofing of outside feed passage and underground slurry store
Supported
77/22.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
powers
None
77/22.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards
to recent applications:
7/2022/4075 Beckside, Silecroft
New steel framed portal building
Notification of Intention (Agricultural, Q6g) Prior Approval Not Required
(NOI)
7/2022/4064 Valley End Farm Buildings, Silecroft
Details of 4 dwellings with access from A595
Granted
78/22 Financial Records
78/22.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
Thomas Graham Toilet supplies £ 65.44
Black Combe PCC grass cutting September £ 75.00
Citizens Advice S137 donation £ 150.00
WH Amos Website management fee £ 150.00
Dream Landscapes Ground maintenance £1440.00
J Hillier Toilet Cleaning September £ 360.00
Good Energy Electric £ 262.12
P Rand reimburse matls – toilet repairs £ 20.52
Proposed Cllr Rand, Seconded Cllr Jopson
78/22.2 Receipts
Beach car park £ 232.78
Church car park £ 206.75
78/22.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 31 August
2022
Verified by Cllr Millar
78/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 September 2022
and determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required
78/22.5 To discuss the draft budget
The Clerk presented a draft budget for the financial year 2023/24 to the council.
After discussion minor changes made to the draft budget. The Clerk to present
the amended budget to the November meeting
79/22 Village Matters
79/22.1 Silecroft beach car park, toilets and mobile unit
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Cllr Rand reported that work had commenced on painting of the inside of the
toilets
The Builder had been and repaired the roof.
Request by Cumbrian Heavy Horses for a hitching rail to be placed on the car
park
A site meeting to be arranged with Cllrs Fell and Rand
The Sea Sport Association have requested permission to install a second
notice/advertising board. Rejected.
79/22.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
Still awaiting progress from Copeland Borough Council. An approach has been
made by a builder to undertake the project. A meeting to be arranged to
discuss.
79/22.3 Play inspection report
Clerk reported that on investigation Astroturf is not an option for under the
swings, Resolved to reseed, Prison is undertaking works on clearing weeds and
tidying up.
79/22.4 GDF
Cllr Cumming reported that there was no new information. The preliminary
results of the sea bed survey was expected early 2023.
79/22.5 30mph Speed Limit – Silecroft
Cty Cllr Hitchen was asked to take this forward including a 20mph speed limit
through the village.
79/22.6 Planting for Pollinators
Deferred to March 2023 agenda
79/22.7 Defib – Silecroft
Clerk reported that a grant had been received from CGP for a defib and to be
ordered.
79/22.8 Hidden Gems
Deferred
79/22.9 Reinstate lamp post Silecroft Play area
The Clerk provided costings for a solar light from one supplier. To be pursued
80/22 To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
None
81/22 CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s
perusal
An email from a Resident objecting to the GDF – Clerk to respond
An email from a Resident re the GDF and community plan – Clerk to respond
82/22. 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
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Cllr Jopson raised the option of 3 phase electricity supply to the beach and that
Trudy Harrison MP had intimated that there may be grants available. Clerk to
pursue
Cllr Rand raised concerns re the current state of the land surrounding the war
memorial which was full of weeds.
Cllr Cumming raised concerns that the hedge around the new bungalow at
Kirksanton was of laurel and not the native hedging as prescribed in the
planning application
83/22. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 2 November 2022 at
Kirksanton Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2150hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………
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