PRESENT: Cllr A Fell (Chair), Cllr S Millar, Cllr M Sharp, Cllr R Jopson, Cllr M. Cumming, Cllr P Rand,
84/21: APOLOGIES: Cllr S Wilson, Cllr C Lowery, Cty Cllr Keith Hitchen, B. Cllr G McGrath
85/21 Exclusions of Press and Public
There were no items on the agenda requiring the exclusion of press and public
86/21 Declarations of Interest
None
87/21 Minutes of the Parish Council held on 1 September 2021
Approved. Proposed by Cllr Cumming, Seconded by Cllr Rand
88/21 Police Report
Previously circulated. The Clerk reported that dune buggies on the beach had been reported to the police
89/21 Progress Reports
Land at Silecroft
The Clerk reported that LDNP were still considering the sale of the land and whether it would be sold in lots.
90/21 Public Participation
None
91/21 County Councillor and Borough Councillor reports
None
92/21 Applications for Development
92/21.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the Planning Authority
7/2021/4117 Silecroft Beach Car Park
Approval of details reserved by condition on planning permission 7/2020/4031 (Construction of a new café including public toilets and changing places facility): conditions 3 (package treatment plant_, 4 (slate specifications) and 6(external lighting)
The notification was for information purposes only
92/21.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved
None Undertaken
92/21.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards to recent applications:
7/2021/4051 Kellbank Cottage, Silecroft
Proposed single storey front extension, installation of Photovoltaics panels and the reinstatement of timber entrance porch
Refused
93/21 FINANCIAL RECORDS
93/21.1 The following payments were approved:
J Hillier Toilet cleaning September £ 372.00
Thomas Graham Toilet supplies £ 107.73
Whitbeck PCC grass cutting £ 75.00
S & F Electrical Ltd Disconnect elec supply to café £ 136.00
Fox Fencing Posts/rails for Silecroft play area £ 221.40
Dream Landscapes Grass cutting Silecroft & Kirksanton £1320.00
M Cumming reimburse Duddon Hire removal of cabins £ 468.00
Copeland BC Trade waste – toilets £ 52.00
Local Toilet Hire disabled toilet £ 144.00
Bill Amos Web site management costs £ 150.00
Gough & Co CIC solicitor costs £1200.00
Theis last invoice was paid on behalf of the remaining CIC members who are currently unable to access their bank account. The CIC to reimburse the Parish Council once the bank account is accessed.
Proposed by Cllr Rand, seconded by Cllr Jopson
93/21.2 To note the receipt of payments
Beach car park £ 262.68
Church car park £ 284.16
93/21.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 31 August 2021
Verified by the Internal Auditor
93/21.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 September 2021 and determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
The Clerk confirmed that the overspend total of £3397 on Council expenses was solely due to costs incurred by the failure of the temporary café operator to vacate the premises as per Licence Agreement and the Parish Council having to seek legal redress. This overspend to come from reserves.
Projects still to be completed entrance to Church car park and re fencing of Silecroft car park
93/21.5 Draft Budget 2022/23
The Clerk had previously circulated a draft budget for the financial year 2022/23. It was agreed that projects for 2022/23 – 25/26 would be improving beach car park, Purchase of 2 defibrillators, one for the beach café and one to be located in Silecroft Village, installation of additional play equipment at Silecroft and Kirksanton for younger children, Heritage trails around the Parish. Councillors to come to next meeting with estimates and timescales.
94/21 PARISH MATTERS
94/21.1 Silecroft Beach Front car park and toilets
An ice cream vendor had been visiting the beach on a weekend.
The car park had received some remedial attention with pot holes being filled.
Cllr Rand reported that the problem with the toilets was found to be a thick layer of grease fat in the septic tank, suspected originating from the temporary café, thereby preventing toilets to empty correctly. Cllr Fell to arrange for the septic tank to be emptied.
It was noted that the temporary compound by the road contractors was taking up far more space than expected.
It was noted since the removal of the temporary café that the litter problem had improved considerably.
94/21.2 Proposed Silecroft Beach Cafe
Cllr Cumming reported that there was still no definite start date.
The Clerk reported that 3 invoices/final reminders had been received from the Dept of Environment demanding payment for the new sewage system which had yet not been installed/built. The Clerk has informed the Dept on each occasion and also Eric Barker
94/21/3 Footpath from Silecroft to beach
Councillors reported that there had been positive feedback from residents regarding the installation of the new footpath.
94/21.4 Play Inspection report
Clerk to arrange for a notice for Silecroft play area.
Cllr Sharpe to investigate repairs required to tennis court fencing.
Cllr Sharpe to chase contractor to finish the fencing at Kirksanton
94/21.5 Tree Preservation Order
LDNP monitoring at Silecroft. Parish Council to monitor at Kirksanton
94/21.6 NALC National Resilience Consultation
No comment
94/21.7 GDF Working Group meeting 3 September 2021 and 29 September 2021
Cllr Millar reported that she had attended the announcement on 29 September where it was determined that an area of interest for the location of the GDF site could be Kirksanton/Haverigg. After discussion Councillors resolved to consult with the community and seek advice from other agencies to prevent this decision.
94/21.8 NALC Consultation on Nature Recovery
No response required
94/21.9 Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan
The Council resolved that 3 phase electricity supply to enable EV charge points in tourist areas was necessary
94/21.10 Electricity Supply
The Council resolved to take over the responsibility of the Electricity Supply from the CIC
Proposed by Cllr Jopson, Seconded Cllr Sharpe
94/21/10 Copeland Local Plan
Changes noted
95/21 Reports from outside bodies
None
96/21 CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence had been circulated to councilors. The following had not been circulated.
None
97/21 Councilor Matters
98/21 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – to confirm the next meeting will be Wednesday 3rd November 2021 commencing at 7.30pm in Silecroft Village Hall.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2155 hrs.
Signed………………………………………………… Dated………………………………………