Whicham Parish Council

Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council

Held on Wednesday 2 October 2019 in Kirksanton Village Hall commencing at 07.30pm

Present:
Cllr A Fell (Chair), Cllr S Millar, Cllr M Cumming, Cllr P Rand, Cllr R Jopson

68/19 Apologies:
Cllr S Wilson, Cllr M Sharp, Cllr C Lowery, Cty Cllr K Hitchen, Borough Cllr G McGrath

69/19 Exclusions of Press and Public

There were no items that required the exclusion of press or public.

70/19 Declarations of Interest

None.

71/19 Minutes of the Meeting Held on 4 September 2019

The minutes of the meeting held on 4 September 2019 were approved and signed by the Chair.

72/19 Police Liaison Report

None received.

73/19 Progress Reports

73/19.1 Defibrillator

The Clerk reported that a donation of £1100 from Ghyll Scaur Quarry Community Fund to purchase a defibrillator for the proposed new beach café.

It was proposed by Cllr Fell, seconded by Cllr Cumming that a defibrillator be purchased for installation at Kirksanton Village Hall. Clerk to write to the Village Hall committee for permission to install.

74/19 Public Participation Session

None.

75/19 County Councillor and Borough Councillor Report

None.

76/19 Applications for Development

76/19.1 To Examine Applications for Development and Submit Observations

4/19/2314
Outline application for one detached residential dwelling and the formalisation of current agricultural access to facilitate the development.
Field at Raceside (Adjacent to Elm Close), Kirksanton.

The Council expressed concern that the proposed plans could be imposing to the surrounding cottages. The garage seemed an excessive size for the size of the house. The design should look traditional in keeping with the surrounding properties.

76/19.2 To Ratify Observations Submitted by the Clerk

None.

76/19.3 To Note Planning Authority Decisions

7/2019/4082
Baldmire Farm, Silecroft
Erection of a milking parlour
Prior Approval Not Required (NOI)
Notification of Intention (Agricultural, Q6g)

7/2018/4124
Valley End Service Station, Silecroft
Demolition of existing garage and flat and replacement with 10 dwellings
Approved with Conditions

7/2019/4086
Beckside, Silecroft
Approval of details reserved by condition on planning permission ref. 7/2018/412
Complies with Condition

7/2019/4087
Village Hall, Main Street, Silecroft
Toilet extension and internal alterations
Approved with Conditions

77/19 Financial Records

77/19.1 Payments Approved

Thomas Graham Toilet supplies £44.02
L Cooper Sitemaker annual costs £72.00
Dream Landscapes Grass cutting £1320.00
J Hillier Toilet cleaning – September £228.00

77/19.2 Receipts Noted

Bootle Parish Council Course fees £80.00
Ghyll Scaur Quarry Fund Donation – defibrillator £1100.00

To purchase a defibrillator for the new café.

Cllr Cumming reported proposed changes to the collection of Whicham School car park monies, expected January 2020, when the Parish Council would take responsibility.

77/19.3 Bank Reconciliation Statement

None received.

77/19.4 Budget Comparison Report as at 30 September 2019

None required.

77/19.5 Draft Budget 2020/2021

The Clerk presented a draft budget. Amendments were made and will be presented at the next meeting.

78/19 Parish Matters

78/19.1 Feedback on proposed café meeting – None.

78/19.2 Silecroft Beach Front toilets – Works to be completed before Easter 2020.

78/19.3 Trees on Parish Land – Quotation to be provided.

78/19.4 Community Plan – Questionnaire in development.

78/19.5 Seldom Seen Lane – Ownership unclear.

78/19.6 Caravan Park signage – LDNP investigating.

78/19.7 Church car park – Ongoing investigation.

78/19.8 Play areas – Bench repairs and re-seeding planned.

78/19.9 Weekly inspections – Kirksanton checked.

78/19.10 New Financial Regulations – Approved.

78/19.11 Clerk’s appraisal – To be undertaken by Cllrs Fell and Lowery.

78/19.12 December meeting cancelled; January meeting to proceed.

79/19 Reports from Outside Bodies

Cllr Rand to attend the three-tier meeting.

80/19 Correspondence

CALC Climate Change course – interest confirmed.

Letter from USA re Miles Towers – local historians suggested.

81/19 Councillor Matters

Cllr Millar – donation box sign design outstanding.

Cllr Rand – signage pending design.

82/19 Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday 6 November 2019 at 7.30pm in Kirksanton Village Hall.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 21.20.

Signed ……………………………………….
Dated ……………………………………….

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