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PRESENT: Cllr M Cumming (Chair), Cllr S Wilson, Cllr M Sharp, Cllr N Tyson
Lesley Cooper Clerk
52/23 Apologies for Absence
Cllr C Lowery (family), Cllr A Fell (Working) Cllr S Millar (holiday), Cllr R Jopson,
(family). Cty Cllr Pratt (Cumberland Council)
53/23 The meeting was delayed by 30 minutes as it was not quorate at 7.30pm and
commenced at 8pm
54/23 Exclusions of Press and Public
Press and pubic would have been excluded from Agenda item16 Closed Section. No
member of Press and public were present
55/23 Declarations of Interest
None
56/23 To approve the Minutes of the meetings
56/23.1 5 July 2023 The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record
of the meeting. Proposed Cllr Wilson, Seconded Cllr Tyson
57/23 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated
Clerk had contacted PS McDonald re scrambler bikes, parking at junction of King
Billy, Kirksanton and speeding. Police to monitor.
58/23 Progress Reports
Clerks report
1. None to report
59/23 Public Participation
None present
60/23 Report from Unitary Authority Councillor
Cllr Pratt had sent a written report which was accepted.
61/23 Applications for Development
61/23.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
None
61/23.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
powers
None
61/23.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards
to recent applications:
7/2023/4051 Ladycroft, Silecroft
Single storey side extension with internal alterations
Granted
7/2023/4055 Gate House Farm, Whitbeck
Erect roof over existing yard, and general purpose building
Granted
62/23 Financial Records
62/23.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
J Hillier Cleaning June £ 457.99
Black Combe PCC Grass cutting August £ 75.00
L Cooper Clerks salary & expenses £ 654.52
HMRC PAYE £ 137.40
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HMRC PAYE £ 25.80
Moore External Audit £ 378.00
Good Energy Electricity £ 170.43
Thomas Graham Toilet Supplies £ 55.04
L Cooper Aggregate for Silecroft £ 356.70
The following invoices were paid under Financial Standing Orders
J Hillier Toilet Cleaning July £403.00
Thomas Graham Toilet Supplies £ 46.76
Cumberland Council Commercial Waste charges £ 74.75
L Wilcox reimburse purchase of plants for planters £ 61.59
Blackcombe PCC Grass Cutting July £ 75.00
LDNP Planning application £462.00
Payments were approved
62/23.2 Receipts
Beach car park £ 506.35
Church car park £ 298.44
62/23.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement 31 July 2023
Noted
62/23.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 August 2023 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required
62/23.5 The external Auditor’s report was presented to the Council and the noted
63/23 Village Matters
63/23.1 Silecroft beach car park, and toilets
The Clerk reported that a planning application had been submitted to extend the car
park, for the installation of 3 EV charge points and 5 hook up points, LDNP are
requesting detailed drawings, Resolved to obtain from Fox Architects at a cost of
£500
Proposed Cllr Sharp, Seconded Cllr Wilson
A revised quotation had been received from ENW for 3 phase electricity. Clerk to
contact electrical contractor to proceed with works.
Proposed Cllr Tyson, Seconded Cllr Wilson
Stone for car park repairs ordered.
63/23.2 Silecroft beach proposed new café
Cllr Cummings reported that a number of meetings had been held with Cumberland
Council re the café. A separate 3 phase electrical supply has to be made to the café.
A number of issues require resolving and it was agreed to hold an Extra-ordinary
meeting on 11 September to discuss specific Café issues.
63/23.3 Play inspection report
Gate Replaced. Awaiting Play Inspection report
63/23.4 Parish Council land
Investigating
63/23.5 GDF
Cllr Cumming gave a report. An open meeting to be held 20 September 2023 in
Millom. Still awaiting marine survey,
63/23.6 Gabion baskets
Cost c.£32k
63/23.7 Zero Carbon actions
Deferred
63/23.8 Phone box – Silecroft – repairs
Parts arrived. Clerk to contact resident who has volunteered to refurbish the phone
box.
63/23.9 Silecroft Village Hall improvements
Clerk has received a request for the PC to pay the planning application fees for the
resubmission of plans for the improvements. Approved
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Clerk had also received correspondence around ownership of the hall for insurance
purposes.
63/23.10 Council Email addresses
On going
63/23.11 Civility and Respect Charter
Council resolved to accept and sign up to the charter.
Proposed Cllr Tyson, Seconded Cllr Wilson
63/23.12 D Day celebrations
Deferred
63/23.13 Financial Standing Orders
Revision approved.
64/23 To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
None
65/23 CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s perusal
• None
66/23. 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
• Cllr Sharp raised concerns that dykes are not being cut back and are
encroaching on the road.
• Cllr Tyson reported that there was increased amount of dog waste on the
pavement to Hartrees bin and requested if additional bins could be installed.
• Cllr Tyson reported that the Hartrees bin is being filled with domestic waste
• Cllr Tyson raised concerns re an AirBnb and nuisance. Advised this is a police
matter.
• Cllr Cumming reported appointment of Berry Moyle Rosser, South Copeland
Development Officer who can help community groups in apply for GDF funding
and other sources of grant funding.
67/23. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 4 October 2023 at Silecroft
Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
68/23 Closed session
Resolved to defer this to a special meeting to be held on 11 September 2023 commencing at
8pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2135hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………