PRESENT: Cllr A Fell (Chair), Cllr M Cumming, Cllr S Millar, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr R
Jopson, Cllr P Rand,
B.Cllr G McGrath
Cty Cllr K Hitchen
2 members of the public
38/22 APOLOGIES: Cllr Sharp (covid)
39/22 Exclusions of Press and Public
None
40/22 Declarations of Interest
None
41/22 To approve the Minutes of the meeting 1 June 2022
The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting
Proposed by Cllr Cumming , Seconded by Cllr Wilson
42/22 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated. Cllr Rand reported that he had spoken to the drivers of 4
vehicles undertaking handbrake turns on the car park – reported to the police
43/21 Progress Reports
43/21.1 Church car park
Resolved to submit application to GDF fund for funding the project
44/22 Public Participation
A member of the public read a statement requesting that Whicham Parish
Council withdraw from the Community Partnership and make representations
to Copeland BC to withdraw. The member of public also requested the Parish
Council to seek parishioners’ views. Cllr Cumming responded there was
currently no new information available to enable parishioners to take an
informed view of the proposal.
The Council repeated their statement that the Parish Council hold a neutral view
on the GDF project and are a member of the Community Partnership to enable
them better to represent the views of the Parish
45/22 Reports from County Council and Borough Councillors
Cty Cllr Hitchen was welcomed to the meeting. He had nothing to report.
B.Cllr McGrath reported that a new recycling service would be introduced from
October onwards using 2 additional wheelie bins. Householders could opt to
keep the small boxes instead of the new bins if they wished.
No date has been approved for the re-opening of the Millom CBC office.
Cllr Rand enquired when the new bird proof bins for Silecroft beach would be
provided.
46/22 Applications for Development
46/22.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
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4/22/2235 Nursery Garden attached to Croft Paddock, Kirksanton
Relocation of existing vehicular access
Concerns were raised on the inaccuracies on the supporting documents of the
application
46/22.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
powers
None
46/22.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards
to recent applications:
7/2022/4030 Gateside Farm, Bowness Road, Millom,
Alter the roof covering from slate to box profile sheet
Refused
7/2022/4026 Kellbank Cottage, Silecroft
Replacement of slate roof, reinstatement of historical porch and new PV panels
Granted
7/2022/4041 Silecroft Golf Club, Silecroft
Erect tractor garage and greenkeepers store extension
Granted
47/22 Financial Records
47/22.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
Good Energy Electricity £ 56.88
Thomas Graham Toilet supplies £ 45.22
P Rand reimburse for materials to repair notice boards £102.10
Black Combe PCC grass cutting July £ 75.00
J Hillier Toilet Cleaning July £360.00
P Rand reimburse beacon lighting event supplies etc £ 89.37
A Fell fitting of water meter etc for boat washing and emptying of septic tank
£378.00
Proposed Cllr Jopson Seconded Cllr Cumming
47/22.2 Receipts
Beach car park £133.00
Church car park £148.04
The Clerk reported that income was approximately 50% of the 2021/22 financial
year
47/22.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 31May
2022
Verified by Cllr Millar
47/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 June 2022 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required
47/22.5 For information only – to confirm that all necessary documentation has
been submitted to the external auditor for the financial year 2021/22
47/22.6 For information only – To confirm that a VAT claim has been submitted
for the financial year 2021/22 submitted for £1269.35
48/22 Village Matters
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48/22.1 Silecroft beach car park, toilets and mobile unit
Cllr Rand reported that weed killer had been applied to the edges of the path
along the shore front
Resolved to paint the inside of the toilets in the winter.
Noted that the ice cream vendor is leaving their unit overnight on the car park
A request had been received from a running club for permission to leave a
maximum of 10 vehicles on the car park overnight of the weekend 15/17 July
2022 for an event – granted.
48/22.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
Still awaiting progress from Copeland Borough Council. Clerk to investigate
cost of 3 phase electricity supply for EV points at new cafe
48/22.3 Play inspection report
Notification received that the annual inspection will take place in August
48/22.4 GDF
The Clerk gave feedback from the last meeting attended in the absence of Cllr
Cumming.
Cllr Millar reported that a group had been formed by local people who were
opposed to the proposal
48/22.5 Jubilee
Positive feedback from residents, 8 attended the lighting on Black Combe
A letter of thanks had been sent by the clerk to the Caravan Park for the loan of
the gas bottle.
The surplus mugs to be placed in the two village halls for communal use.
Mugs being distributed around children.
48/22.6 30mph Speed Limit – Silecroft
Request for a new survey on route. Cty Cllr Hitchen to review data from last
survey. PC to pursue a 20mph through village and 30mph from village to beach
48/22.7 Planting for Pollinators
Whicham School field identified as a possible area
48/22.8 Defib – Silecroft
Quotation to be obtained for installation of a defib outside Silecroft Village Hall
Cllr Cumming requested that a sign be placed on the Roadside at Kirksanton
pointing to the defib on the village hall
49/22 To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
None
50/22 CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s
perusal
FOLD – Protecting Common Land email 12/6
Letter of support to FOLD request to planning authorities
LDNP – hidden gems email 12/6
Cllr Millar to compile a list for consideration
Citizens Advice request for donation- letter
To be placed on the September agenda
51/22. Councillor Matters
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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
52/22. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 7 September 2022 at
Kirksanton Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2148hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………
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