PRESENT: Cllr A Fell (Chair), Cllr M Cumming, Cllr S Millar, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr P
Rand, and Cllr M Sharp
B.Cllr G McGrath
178/21: APOLOGIES: Cllr R Jopson (Childcare), Cty Cllr K Hitchen
179/21 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
180/21Declarations of Interest
None
181/21 To approve the Minutes of the meeting 2 March 2022
The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting
Proposed by Cllr Rand, Seconded by Cllr Cumming
182/21Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated – It was noted that the link for the local PCSO did not work
183/21 Progress Reports
183/21.1 Church car park
The Clerk and Cllr Fell had met up with a representative from a contractor who
would submit a quotation
184/21 Public Participation
None
185/21Reports from County Council and Borough Councillors
Cty Cllr Hitchen had sent an email stating noting to report
B. Cllr McGrath reported that recycling would be changing in Autumn from
current system to 2 bins.
Cllr Rand asked if the bins at Silecroft beach could be emptied more regularly
than the twice a week current service. B Cllr McGrath to bring it up with the
lead on Commercial Services
Cllr Rand reported that trail bikes were using the Millom Nature Reserve. B. Cllr
McGrath to follow this up.
186/21 Applications for Development
186/21.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
7/2022/4023 Gatehouse Farm, Whitbeck
Erect two storey extension (additional accommodation) install sewage
treatment plant, external oil boiler and tank
Supported
4/22/2137 Mount Green, Kirksanton
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Single storey rear extension with flat roof above providing balcony area to
proposed bedroom, Two storey rear extension with roof light plus internal and
external alterations to existing dwelling.
Supported with the following caveats
Evidence of where the existing drain ends and have grass not Astroturf
7/2022/4026 Kelbank Cottage, Silecroft
Replacement of slate roof, reinstatement of historical porch and new PV panels
Supported
186/21.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
powers
None
186/21.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards
to recent applications:
None
187/21 Financial Records
187/21.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
Good Energy Electric -Silecroft £ 24.59
JD Hillier Toilet cleaning March £372.00
P Rand Reimburse matls repair notice board £ 13.80
Proposed Cllr Sharp Seconded Cllr Cumming
187/21.2 Receipts
Beach Car park £111.35
Church Car Park £172.97
The Clerk reported that the total receipts from the Beach Car park for 2021/22
was £1973.25 and the Church car park £1967.83
187/21.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 28
February
Not undertaken
187/21.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 March 2022 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
The Clerk reported that there had been an underspend on expenditure budget
of £4756 due to lack of progress on projects.
An additional £3325 had been received in receipts – donation boxes collected
more money than expected.
187/21.5 To approve the Risk Register/Risk Assessments
Approved Proposed Cllr Rand, Seconded Cllr Millar
187/21.6 To Approve the Asset Register for 2022
Approved Proposed Cllr Cumming, Seconded Cllr Rand
187/21.7 To Approve the Annual Governance Statement
This had been previously circulated to councillors.
Resolved that the council complied with all statements
Proposed Cllr Cumming, Seconded Cllr Rand
188/21 Village Matters
188/21.1 Silecroft beach car park, toilets and mobile unit
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Cllr Rand reported that the roof required some minor remedial repairs. Clerk to
contact a local builder to assess and quote
Resolved to accept the quotation for the installation of a socket for the ice
cream vendor Proposed Cllr Cumming, Seconded Cllr Wilson
Socket to be installed before Easter
188/21.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
Councillors asked B. Cllr McGrath to bring up the lack of progress with the
Copeland Mayor Mike Starkie
188/21.3 Play inspection report
Contact Community team at HMP Haverigg to undertake removal of
weeds/brambles
188/21.4 GDF
Cllr Cumming gave feedback from the March meeting. An offshore geological
survey to be undertaken in July/August lasting 3 weeks, results will not be
known until 2023
Applications have been received from local organizations for funding
Site evaluation for onshore entrance will not take place for 3 – 5 years
188/21.5 Jubilee
Mugs received and will be handed out on the Jubilee weekend. Cllr Jopson to
compile a list of all children under 16 who are resident in Whicham Parish
The beacon has been ordered.
188/21.6 30mph Speed Limit – Silecroft
Resolved to contact CC Highways to have the 30mph speed limit extended down
to the beach
188/21.7 Annual Parish Meeting 11 May 2022
Speaker on GDF
189/21To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
None
190/21CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s
perusal
191/21. 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
192/21. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 4 May 2022 at Silecroft
Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
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There being no further business the meeting closed at 2135hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………
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