Minutes 15/2/22

MILLOM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON

MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2022 AT THWAITES VILLAGE HALL, THE

GREEN COMMENCING AT 07.30PM

PRESENT: Cllr D Savage (Chair), Cllr I Lockwood, Cllr A Nugent, Cllr P Murray, Cllr B

Wright, and Cllr N Gamble

B. Cllr G McGrath

118/21 Apologies: from Cllr A Calsy (family), Cllr M Kitchingman (ill), Cllr C Carrington

(family) and Cty Cllr K Hitchen accepted and approved by the council

119/21 Exclusion of Press and Public

There were no items on the agenda that would require the exclusion of the press and

public.

120/21 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None

121/21 Minutes of Meeting held on 10

January 2022 and 12

January 2022.

The minutes of 10 January 2022 were approved and were signed by the Chair.

Proposed by Cllr Nugent, Seconded by Cllr Gamble

The minutes of 12 January 2022 were approved and were signed by the Chair

Proposed by Cllr Lockwood, Seconded by Cllr Gamble

122/21 Police Liaison Report

A report had been previously circulated and noted .

123/21 PROGRESS REPORTS

123/21.1 Speed Indicators

Cllr Savage reported that the type of SIDs had been confirmed with CC Highways.

The Parish Council is still awaiting confirmation of an installation date

123/21.2 Middle Cut

Work is underway, some restoration required at the junction once works completed.

123/21.3 Lengthsman

To review after Local Government Re-organisation

124/21 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None

125/21 COUNTY COUNCIL AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS

B.Cllr McGrath reported

Copeland BC budget approved 1.95% increase.

Priority to review recycling fleet and change to mixed recycling method

Cllr Gamble asked how the Local Government Reorganisation was to be funded -

£1.6m from each Borough and County Council. Concerns were expressed that there

may be a large increase in council tax in 2022/23 B.Cllr McGrath stated no cuts to

services planned.

Cllr Gamble stated that the recent road renewal from Junction of A595/A5093

towards Broadgate seems incomplete with a lot of debris left on the road side. Clerk

to contact CC Highways.

126/21 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT:

106/21.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to

the Planning Authority

None

126/21.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved

powers since the last meeting.

None

126/21.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards

to recent applications

4/21/2524 Burney, The Green

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Install new sewage Treatment plant

Granted

4/21/2516 Cherry Tree House, The Green

New Front entrance extension, rear raised terrace and alteration and replacement of

windows and doors

Granted

7/2021/4148 1 Duddon Court, North of Duddon Bridge

Replacement garage door

Granted

127/21 FINANCIAL RECORDS

127/21.1 The following payments were approved:

N Gamble Re-imburse Art exhibition costs £ 101.96

J Gray Re-imburse incidental costs bus shelters £ 100.00

ICO Data Protection fee £ 40.00

127/21.2 To note the receipt of payments

None

127/21.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statements dated 31

January 2021

Verified by Cllr Kitchingman

127/21.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 December 2021

and determine action need to address deviations from the budget.

The Clerk previously circulated the budget and the following overspends were

approved:

Insurance increase due to addition of play park (£337.30)

Play park safety inspection (£103.20)

Income exceeded expectations £8067.38 mainly due to vat refund £6335.38 from

purchase of play equipment and miscellaneous receipts including donations totalling

£1872

Projects overspend (1322.09) – donations had been received from CGP totalling

£1494 towards these projects, therefore this was not an overspend

128/21 PARISH MATTERS

128/21.1 Community Plan

a) Woodland Management

Cllr Murray to pursue

128/21.2 Parish Projects

a) Bus Shelters

Cllr Gamble to put the notice boards up. Cllr Lockwood has spoken with

contractor re finishing works.

b) Queens Jubilee

Resolved that a cherry blossom tree be sourced and planted at The Green

entrance. Beacon arranged . Thwaites Village are being considered with

annual Gala

128/21.3 Policies, Procedures and Consultations

a) South Copeland Community Partnership - GDF

Resolved that Cllr Carrington be the representative with Cllr Lockwood as Deputy

Proposed by Cllr Murray, Seconded by Cllr Wright

Cllr Lockwood gave feedback from the last meeting. Cllr Gamble was concerned

that in a recent radio broadcast that the community involvement was

misrepresented as a community that was supporting the GDF.

Resolved to seek community’s direction at the Annual Parish Meeting with an

update of how the GDF Partnership is progressing.

b) Copeland Local Plan

Final consultation by 28 March 2022. Cllr Savage to draft a response.

128/21.4 Sub Group Reports

a) Environment Group

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Cllr Calsy had submitted a report in her absence which was accepted by the

council. Council resolved to support the Environment Group and with the

proposal to the purchase of trees for the community

Cllr Nugent reported that she had received litter pickers. Scouts have indicated

that they wish to participate in local litter picks

Recycling issues, B. Cllr McGrath needs addresses where this is an issue to be

able to resolve.

128/21.5 Councillor Vacancies

Clerk to put up advert for co-option of councillors This can be advertised on the

website, Facebook and Out and About.

129/21 Reports from outside Bodies

3 tier Meeting

Presentation on Local Government Reorganisation

Purdah for 5 May elections will be from 28 March 2022

Vesting date for new Unitary authorities 1 April 2023

130/21 CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence had been received that has not been previously

circulated:

 An email from a resident complaining about the state of the road within The

Hill and requesting that a sign be put up to prevent delivery drivers trying to

access through the village. Clerk has already reported potholes to CC

Highways. It was also highlighted that Residents are actively encouraged to

self-report by using the My Street. This will be publicised via the PC

Facebook page and Out and About.

 A letter from the Cumberland Building Society requesting updated information

131/21 COUNCILLOR MATTERS

 Cllr Nugent reported that a resident is keen to take on the project of the

Heritage Trail including the Lime Kiln

 Cllr Nugent asked if the development of the play park could be added to the

next agenda

 Cllr Murray reported that she had done a survey of all street lights and

confirmed they are all working.

 Cllr Gamble stated that he had reported a street light to Copeland BC and it

was now fixed.

 Cllr Lockwood requested that the recent storm warnings received be placed

on the website and Facebook

 Cllr Lockwood raised the change in motor laws making parking on a

pavement an offence. This was noted as a Police matter to address any

issues..

 Cllr Savage gave his apologies for the March 2022 meeting

132/21 DATE OF NEXT MEETING 7 March 2022 Thwaites Village Hall, The Green at

7.30pm.

There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2050 hrs

Signed ................................. Date......................