Minutes 4/9/2023

MILLOM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AT

THWIATES VILLAGE HALL ON 4 SEPTEMBER 2023 COMMENCING
AT 07.30PM

PRESENT: Cllr D Savage, (Chair), Cllr A Nugent, Cllr V Pogrel, Cllr C Carrington, Cllr A
Calsy, Cllr M Bates and Cllr M Kitchingman

Lesley Cooper Clerk
Cty Cllr A Pratt
1 member of the public
52/23 Apologies: from Cllr B Wright (holiday), Cllr P Murray, (holiday ), Cllr I Lockwood

(family) accepted and approved by the council
53/23 Due to a power cut the meeting was held in the grounds of Thwaites Village Hall,

instead of the advertised location of The Hill Village Hall
54/23 Exclusion of Press and Public
None
55/23 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Savage declared an interest in Agenda Item 9.1 Planning no 2234
56/23 MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting held on 3 July 2023
The minutes of the meeting held on 3 July 2023 were approved and signed by the

Chair Proposed Cllr Nugent, Seconded Cllr Pogrel
57/23 Police Liaison Report
Circulated.
58/23 Progress Report
58/23.1 Road Repairs The Hill
Completed. The Chair had received a letter of thanks from the Committee of the Hill

Village Hall.
58/23.2 Solar Lights
Completed. Cllr Pogrel reported that there had been positive feedback from the

community. One light needed a slight adjustment. Cllr Pogrel to give feedback back
to the company.

58/23.3 Footpath from Rising Hill to The Green
Awaiting top layer and drop kerb to be installed. Positive feedback from local

residents.
58/23.3 Clerks Report
None.
59/23 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The member of public put forward a suggestion of using the old recycling boxes as

raised beds in the play park. Councillors did not approve of this suggestion and
suggested that the member of public approach the school and Thwaites Village Hall
for alternative sites.

60/23 Unitary Councillor Report
Cllr Pratt gave the following report:

Survey distributed to gain feedback on the proposed 5 common themes
Highways projects
Corney Fell road closed and 3 options are being considered for the bridge
Dunningwell Hall – complaint has been lodged that the Highways was a desk top
study and not a physical investigation. Now with Head of Planning. Clerk to locate
original planning application for the gateway and send to Cllr Carrington.
Fibrous undertaking works in the area.
Green Doctors scheme giving independent advice on energy bills etc
Foor and Finance Committee to tackle rural depravation/isolation. Council to
encourage people to apply
CALC are to change to Non-profit CIC and membership fee to increase by 5%

Minutes 4/9/2023

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61/23 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT:

61/23.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the
Planning Authority

4/23/2234/0F1 Twin Oaks, 2 Race Grove, The Green
Extension to rear of property
Supported
7/2023/4071 8 Penn House, Duddon Hall
Replacement windows with double glazed units and wooden frames stained to match

replaced window frames of adjacent properties.
Supported
61/23.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved powers
since last meeting.

None
61/23.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards to
recent applications
7/2023/4059 Bank House, The Green
Installation of ancillary day light harvesting and solar array renewable energy
systems with associated infrastructure in the rear upper garden area
Granted

62/23 FINANCIAL RECORDS
62/23.1 The following payments were approved:
L Cooper Clerks Salary & expenses £ 573.34
HMRC PAYE £ 122.20
Prolectric 4 Solar Lights £9462.00
K Gamble Website maintenance £ 85.42
A Nugent Reimburse purchase of a Trophy £ 29.99
The following payment was made under Financial Regulations
Paul Wilson Joinery Repairs to Telephone Box £180.00
62/23.2 To note the receipt of payments.
Giles Garage Land Licence £ 70.00
Murray Garage Land Licence £ 70.00
VAT Refund £762.50
62/23.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statement dated 31July
2023
Reviewed and checked by Cllr Kitchingman
62/23.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 August 2023 and
determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required.

63/23 PARISH MATTERS
63/23.1 Community Plan

a) Millom Rock Park
A document had been produced identifying areas of concern. To be raised at the
next Ghyll Scaur Quarry Liaison meeting in October. Potential small project -
seating.

b) Parish Seats
Seat purchased and currently stored at the Clerk’s. Contractor required to fit.

c) Review and Update the Community Plan
To be placed on the October Agenda for review and plan

d) Review spends of £356.11 balance of Cafs donation for cycle event.
Cllr Calsy confirmed that the monies could only be spent of a Community Event
Seconded by Cllr Carrington

63/23.2 Parish Projects
a) Play Safety Inspection

Awaiting the report

Minutes 4/9/2023

63/23.3 Policies, Procedures and Consultations
a) Cumbria’s Plan Bee – PC committed to environmental improvements
b) Biodiversity Objectives – Environment Group to report
c) Email addresses – Clerk to obtain costs for link to website
d) Civility and Respect Pledge. Resolved to accept

Proposed Cllr Calsy, Seconded Cllr Carrington
e) D Day Celebrations – deferred to October meeting
f) Financial Regulations review. Logo to be added to document

Approved. Proposer Cllr Calsy, Seconded Cllr Carrington
g) Defibrillator currently out of action. Clerk and Cllr Savage to discuss and

report back to October meeting
63/23.4 Sub Group Reports
a) Environment Group
Cllr Calsy reported that they were to mate in September to discuss biodiversity/.

64/23 To reports from representatives on outside bodies
a) South Copeland Community Partnership – GDF

Cllr Carrington reported that there is a Community Forum on 20 September
between 6 – 8pm In Millom

b) South Copeland Partnership
Now chaired by Cllr Faulkner, Bootle Parish Council

65/23 CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence had been received that has not been previously
circulated:
None

66/23 COUNCILLOR MATTERS
• Cllr Calsy raised concerns re long term parking of large vehicles at the Pinnel

Hole. Agreed to monitor
• Cllr Pogrel thought that the speed sign at The Green had been hacked. Cllr

Savage to investigate
• Cllr Pogrel reported that the light near to the junction of Arnaby had been hit

by a vehicle and was left in a dangerous state. The Clerk to report/
67/23 DATE OF NEXT MEETING 2 October 2023 Thwaites Village Hall, The Green
commencing at 7.30pm

There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2056hrs

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