Minutes 4/7/22

MILLOM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON

MONDAY 6 JUNE 2022 AT THE HILL VILLAGE HALL,

COMMENCING AT 07.30PM

PRESENT: Cllr D Savage (Chair) Cllr I Lockwood, Cllr A Nugent, Cllr A Calsy, Cllr B Wright,

Cllr P Murray and Cllr C Carrington

Cty Cllr K Hitchen, B. Cllr G McGrath. B Cllr A Pratt

3 members of the public

41/22 Apologies: from Cllr M Kitchingman(holiday), accepted and approved by the council

42/22 Exclusion of Press and Public

None

43/22 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None

44/22 Minutes of Meeting held on 6 June 2022

The minutes of 6 June 2022 were approved and signed by the Chair

Proposed by Cllr Calsy , Seconded by Cllr Lockwood

45/22 Police Liaison Report

A report had been previously circulated and noted. The Clerk reported that PS

McDonald had offered to meet with councillor representatives via Zoom call to

discuss any concerns that the council may have or wish to raise.

46/22 The Chair proposed that the following Agenda items be moved to after Agenda Item

8 (County Councillor/District Councillor’s Reports) to all for issues raised to be

discussed and taken forward by Cty Cllr Hitchen

Agenda Items 11.1.b – Footpath – Rising Hill to The Green

11.1.d – Hallbank signage

11.1.e – Traffic Management – request for horse crossing sign

11.1.f - Traffic Management – request for speed data -Dunningwell

Agreed

47/22 PROGRESS REPORTS

47/22.1 Speed Indicators

Poles to be installed w/c 4 July 22, to liaise with road safety team to determine

locations. SiDs to be delivered to Cllr Savage’s home

47/22.2 Middle Cut

Cty Cllr Hitchen advised that all landowners to be contacted to seek approval for re-

designation. Draft letter to be produced to be sent to all landowners. Ghyll Scaur

Quarry have been approached re future maintenance. All consents to be in place by

December 2022, noting the impact of Local Government Re-organisation.

48/22 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Members of the public present raised concerns about the state of the road with The

Hill village. Potholes have been reported and filled but not all have been completed.

These are a danger to pedestrians during darkness.

Cty Cllr Hitchen to ascertain if the road has been adopted.

Residents were encouraged to continue to report potholes on the HiMs system and

email Cty Cllr Hitchen with the details.

49/22 COUNTY COUNCIL AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS

Cty Cllr Hitchen was welcomed to the meeting and had nothing to report

50/22 Rising Hill – The Green

Cllr Savage reported that Ghyll Scaur had been approached and would provide some

funding. The Clerk reported that the land was not registered with the Land Registry

and an email had been sent to Cumbria Highways to ascertain ownership.

Clerk to forward email to Cty Cllr Hitchen

51/22 Hallbank signage

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Cty Cllr Hitchen reported that this was in progress

52/22 Horse riding crossing sign – Dunningwell/A5093 junction

Cty Cllr Hitchen reported that there is evidence of need required before this can be

taken forward. Evidence required of number of horse riders using it travelling from

where to their intended desitnations.

Cllr Murray requested that the police speed camera be located in The Green and not

always in The Hill to deter speeding.

53/22 Dunningwell Speed Survey

The speed survey had been undertaken during lockdown and did not reflect the

traffic flow. It was requested that the speed survey be undertaken again to ensure

the data reflects the true use of this road. Cllr Hitchen agreed to take this request

forward into the planning of future traffic surveys...

54/22 Aggies Lonning

Cty Cllr Hitchen was asked to chase up the “Do not follow Satnav” signage for

locating at The Green and The Hill. A resident has also made a request to Millom

Town Council for a similar sign to be placed at the Millom end of Aggies Lonning

Cty Cllr Hitchen then left the meeting

55/22 Borough Councillor report

B.Cllr Pratt explained the new recycling scheme that will be introduced which enable

more properties to be included in the recycling scheme. The new vehicles will be

rear loading and be able to access any properties that the waste lorries can. The

current recycling boxes can be replaced by 2 wheelie bins if residents wish.

Assisted collection for disabilities is available.

Cllr Pratt was requested to consider rural based roadshows to help explain the new

arrangements. Cllr Pratt also explained that literature will be sent to residents to set

out the new system for recycled waste

Cllr Pratt was thanked for attending.

56/22 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT:

56/22.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the

Planning Authority

7/2022/4055 3 Beck Bank Cottages, Buckman Brow, Thwaites

Raising of roof to provide additional living accommodation (retrospective)

Supported

56/22.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved powers

since the last meeting.

None

56/22.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards to

recent applications

None

57/22 FINANCIAL RECORDS

57/22.1 The following payments were approved:

I Lockwood Reimburse costs for bus shelter works £606.87

57/22.2 To note the receipt of payments

J Giles Garage Licence Fee £70

57/22.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statements dated 31 May

2022

Verified by Cllr Kitchingman

57/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 June 2022 and

determine action need to address deviations from the budget.

None

57/22.5 For information only: To confirm that all documentation required has been

submitted to the external auditor PKF Littlejohn and confirmation of receipt has been

received

57/22.6 For information only: To confirm that a VAT claim has been submitted for

the Financial year 2021/22 for a total of £856.03

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58/22 PARISH MATTERS

58/22.1 Community Plan

a) Woodland Management

Cllr Murray reported that she is contacting a contractor to undertake a bare tree

survey in the winter.

b) Footpath – Rising Hill to The Green

See item 50/22 above

c) Derelict Houses

Cllr Calsy – nothing to report, still chasing.

d) Traffic – Hallbank signage

See 51/22 above

e) Traffic Management – Horse crossing sign

See 52/22 above

f) Traffic Management – speed survey data – Dunningwell

See 53/22 above

58/22.2 Parish Projects

a) Notice Boards

Clerk reported that delivery is expected in next 4 weeks

b) Telephone Box repairs

Clerk reported that this had been forwarded to the assessor

58/22.3 Policies, Procedures and Consultations

a) South Copeland Community Partnership - GDF

Cllr Carrington reported that the emphasis of the last meeting was on a bench

line survey to ascertain understanding of local community on what is a GDF.

A request had been received from a group for their information to be placed on

the Parish Council website.

It was resolved that the Parish Council holds a neutral position on the GDF

proposal and will only provide monitored links on their website to other sites and

will not take responsibility for content.

Proposed Cllr Carrington, Seconded Cllr Calsy

b) Copeland Local Plan

Cllr Savage has written to CBC requesting to speak at the Planning Inspectorate

enquiry.

c) South Copeland Partnership

Cllr Savage reported that a request had been received from Millom Town Council

to support the application for funding for a Tourism/Development Officer for South

Copeland. Resolved to await further information before making a decision.

58/22.4 Sub Group Reports

a) Environment Group

Cllr Calsy reported that investigating Planting for Pollinators Scheme

Survey – wilding of playing field

Investigating potential hydroelectric scheme for Duddondale Beck

58/22.5 Councillor Vacancies

There are 3 vacancies to be filled by co-option. Some interested parties have

been approached.

59/22 Reports from outside Bodies

Cllr Savage reported that Ghyll Scaur Quarry will support the permissible path

60/22 CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence had been received that has not been previously

circulated:

• Friends of LDNP -support planning consent letter for common land. Clerk to

write letter of support

• Hidden Gems – LDNP – Cllr Calsy to lead on this to be placed on the

September Agenda

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• Citizens Advice request for donation letter. To be placed on the September

Agenda for approval

61/22 COUNCILLOR MATTERS

• Cllr Carrington requested that a community archaeological dig be placed on

the September Agenda

• Cllr Nugent requested to be placed on Play area inspection training

62/22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING 5 September 2022 The Hill Village Hall at 7.30pm.

There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2135 hrs

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