PRESENT: Cllr A Fell(Chair), Cllr M Cumming, Cllr Mr Sharp, Cllr S Wilson, Cllr C Lowery,
Cllr R Jopson
Lesley Cooper Clerk
75/24 Apologies for Absence
Cllr S Millar ill, Cllr N Tyson(ill) accepted
76/24 Exclusions of Press and Public
Press and Public were excluded from Agenda Item 16 Closed Session
77/24 Declarations of Interest
None
78/24 To approve the Minutes of the meetings 4 September 2024
The Chair was authorized to sign the minutes as a true record of the meeting.
79/24 Police Liaison Report
Circulated. Reported that 2 males on scrambler bikes seen on Silecroft beach
coming and going towards Haverigg, creating a nuisance in the early evenings.
80/24 Clerks report
The Clerk reported that the Paediatric pads had been received and were now in all
three defibs. Contacted the donor of the Silecroft defib and accepted their offer.
The signed agreement re the EV charge point has been returned now awaiting a
proposal.
A response had been received from the Village Hall re the annual report.
81/24 Public Participation
None
82/24 Report from Unitary Authority Councillor
None
83/24 Applications for Development
83/24.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the
Planning Authority
• 4/24/9017
Greystone Quarry Ross Farm, Whitbeck
Internal process agricultural building
No observations
83/24.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under delegated powers
None
83/24.3 To note decisions of the statutory planning authority
None
84/24 Financial Record
84/24.1 Payment of invoices
The following invoices were approved for payment:
| Waterplus | Direct Debit | £ 31.68 |
| Ray Graham | make cobble nook | £ 311.02 |
| Thomas Graham | Toilet supplies | £ 32.92 |
| Ray Graham | Grass cutting | £ 166.20 |
| ROSSA | Play area inspection | £ 127.20 |
| Community Heartbeat | Paediatric pads | £ 357.00 |
| John Hughes | Toilet cleaning September | £ 245.00 |
| A Bowden | Toilet cleaning Changing Pla | £ 312.00 |
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Minutes 2/10/24
Wihams Ltd
Payments approved Website Support
84/24.2 Receipts
Beach car park
Church car park
Cumberland Council donation
84/24.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 31 August 2024
Checked and approved by Cllr Jopson
84/24.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 September 2024 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required
84/24.5 To discuss the draft budget for 2025/26
The Clerk presented the draft budget for consideration. Some costings cannot be
confirmed until after the meeting with Cumberland Council re the car parks. Clerk to
present final budget to November meeting.
85/24 Village Matters
85/24.1 Silecroft beach car park
The Clerk reported that had commenced on fence near car park. Plans had been
submitted to the agents re car park.
85/24.2 Toilets
A meeting had been arranged with representatives of Cumberland Council on 9
October re the toilets. Among other matters to be discussed, temp leading to
pavement, septic tank, cleaning of changing places, CCTV and responsibility for sewage
charge.
85/24.3 Playground
ROSPA reported no hazards but preferred emergency use only. New chopper for toilet roll
purchased. Repairing Tower roof was agreed by the ROA Agency for a log basket for taps to
tested by beginning of November.
85/24.4 Play Inspection Report
001 springs to be removed. Play inspection report accepted, plan of action to be
presented at November meeting. Clerk has applied to GDF fund for new safety flooring for new
play equipment to await that decision before ordering new equipment.
85/24.6 Environmental Issues
Cllr Millar had contacted Cumbria Council re location of proposed New Natangery
road ponds.
85/24.6 GDF
A letter had been received from the Chair of the Partnership asking for support for a
proposed Honorarium for the Chair. After discussion the Council voted not to support
the proposal. Cllr Cumming to take the result of the vote back to the next Partnership
meeting.
85/24.7 To approve the Financial Regulations
Approved Proposed Cllr Cumming, Seconded Cllr Jopson
85/24.8 Polling Stations
Agreed to remain with Silecroft Village Hall
85/24.9 Cumberland Planning Consultation
No comments
85/24.10 To fix a date for the Clerk’s Appraisal
Cllr Fell and Cllr Lowery to arrange a date with the Clerk
86/24 To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
• None
87/24 CORRESPONDENCE:
To discuss any correspondence received for open discussion.
All other correspondence to be circulated in the normal manner for Councillors’ perusal
• Email from Proludic re the solar light column replacement, Option 1 agreed
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Minutes 2/10/24
88/24 Councillors Matters
None raised by Councillors to raise minor matters, not on this agenda, on behalf of
residents.
To consider any matters raised by residents including any matters raised at Public
Participation
Cllr Fell praised the community clean and thanked all who had taken part.
89/24 DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on 4 November 2024 at Kirksanton Village
Hall commencing at 7.30p
90/24 Closed Session
Agreed to pay overtime claimed by the Clerk. Clerk’s hours to be reviewed at appraisal.
Proposed Cllr Wilson Seconded Cllr Jopson
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2137hrs.
Signed………………………………………………. [handwritten, see original document]
Dated………………………………………………. [handwritten, see original document]