PRESENT: Cllr A Hall(Chair), Cllr M Cumming, Cllr S Millar, Cllr M Sharp, Cllr S Wilson,
Lesley Cooper Clerk
113/24 Apologies for Absence
Cllr N Tyson(ill) Accepted
114/24 Exclusion of Press and Public
Press and Public were excluded from Agenda item 15 Closed Session
115/24 Declarations of Interest
None
116/24 To approve the Minutes of the meetings 6 November 2024
The Chair was authorised to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting.
117/24 Police Liaison Report
Circulated, It was noted that the boy racers are still continuing.
118/24 Clerks report
The Clerk recorded that the light had been replaced and the isolator has been
installed on the cabin at Silecroft Village Hall.
119/24 Public Participation
Concerns expressed on the CGDF Partnership Review and asking the Parish Council if
they would consider withdrawing from the Partnership. Lack of confidence in current
chair of Partnership and conflict of interest. Inability of partnership to represent and
information to public.
120/24 Report from Unitary Authority Councillor
No Report
121/24 Applications for Development
121/24.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to
the Planning Authority
4/24/2028 The Tower Cottage, Bankspings Brewery, Kirksanton
Listed Building Consent for air source heat pump installation
Supported
121/24.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under delegated
powers.
None
122/24. To examine decisions of the statutory planning authority
None
122/24 Finance Reports
A schedule of items awaiting payment was presented to councillors
| Payee | Details | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Hall | charging gables cleaning | £ 266.72 |
| L Cooper | Clerks salary & expenses | £ 891.50 |
| HMRC | PAYE | £ 291.60 |
| Community Heartsbeat | New battery | £ 299.00 |
| Playdale | 2nd payment | £ 21703.43 |
| Grunty Mundred Council | Water sign | £ 81.26 |
| J Hillier | Toilet cleaning -December | £ 403.30 |
| Poppy Appeal | wreath | £ 40.00 |
| SLCC | Direct debit | £ 23.00 |
| Payments approved [handwritten, see original document] 5/2/25 | ||
The following invoices were Paid in December 2024 under Financial Standing
Orders
| Payee | Details | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbtech Countryside | Biodiversity net gain reports | £ 2840.40 |
| Playdale | 50% deposit new play equipment | £21753.41 |
| Waterplus | Direct Debit | £ 55.80 |
| Thomas Graham | Cleaning supplies | £ 27.50 |
| Clerks salary & expenses | £ 855.80 | |
| HMRC | PAYE | £ 205.80 |
| A Rowe | Cleaning charging places | £ 248.40 |
| J Hillier | Toilet cleaning – November | £ 300.00 |
| SLCC | Membership | £ 57.00 |
122/24.2 Receipts
| Details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Beach car park | £ 346.56 |
| Church car park | £ 87.73 |
| ENW wayleave | £ 32.38 |
122/24.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 30 November
2024
Checked and approved by Cllr Millar
122/24.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 December 2024 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget
The Clerk reported that after payments the Current Account stood at £14292.94. The
Clerk was awaiting confirmation of the receipt of £10K grant from the CGP fund and
the repayment of the VAT claim submitted.
122/24.5 To note that the project request has been submitted for £2200 for the
Flower verges in 2025/2026.
122/24.6 Information only. A vat claim to 30 November 2024 for £6565.16 has
been submitted.
Councillor Millar confirmed that all the reports highlighted were acceptable.
123/24.1 Silecroft beach car park
The Clerk reported that the PEB report had been received and forwarded to LDNP
Planning Dept. It had recommended a further 2 reports plus soil samples data report
from Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre. Clerk to order Full species data report. Clerk
to investigate if Planning permission required if proposed extension car park is not
undertaken.
123/24.2 Café
Concerns raised that the kitchen had still not been fitted and known snagging list has
not been activated. Clerk to arrange an urgent meeting with Cumberland
representatives to discuss outstanding issues.
123/24.3 Toilets
Cllr Fell to sort out outside tap.
123/24.4 Play Inspection Report
Clerk reported that the new equipment had still not been fully installed on both sites.
Clerk to investigate cost of recycled plastic fencing. All rubber infill of the tennis
court will be considered for the 2027 financial year.
123/24.5 Environmental issues
Cllr Millar reported that she has seeds and plants ready for planting once the weather
is favourable.
123/24.6 CGDF
Cllr Cummings gave an update on the current state of the Partnership. Millom Town
Council has withdrawn from the Partnership. WPC has requested an independent
report on the Partnership and its working.
Resolved to await the results of the report and discuss at the February meeting.
123/24.7 CGP Trustees and bank signatories
Cllr Fell to be an additional bank signatory.
123/24.8 Cumberland Waters Consultation
The Parish Council agreed – to many PC’s for current ward councillor. Too many
multiple parishes being split rather than geographic spread.
123/24.9 Sheep graze – Whicham School car park
To note correspondence received from owner of the sheep. Council will share
information received with owner of the wool shed and the monitoring of the sheep by
armed badger group. Clerk to respond.
123/24.10 Restore Barrow active travel project – representative to online meeting
was unwell so no attendance.
124/24 CLERKS & COUNCILLORS REPORTS:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion:
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Council’s perusal
126/24 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
AOB – Re-lettering of War Memorial – Clerk to take photographs
127/24 DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on 5 February 2025 at Kirksanton Village Hall
commencing at 7.30p
128/24 Closed Session
3) Clerk’s new contract agreed and signed by the Chair Proposed Cllr Wilson.
Seconded Cllr Cumming
b) To agree in principle the Proposed Terms for Head Lease between the PC and
Cumberland Council re Sunset Café
Clerk to seek clarification on points 6 and 19
c) To agree the terms of proposed EV charge points
To question re remuneration
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2141hrs.
Signed…………………………………………………….. [handwritten, see original document] Dated……………………………………..5/2/25………………………………….