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 Cty Cllr K Hitchen

B. Cllr G McGrath

23/22 Apologies: from Cllr B Wright(holiday), Cllr P Murray (prior commitment), Cllr M Kitchingman, accepted and approved by the council

24/22 Exclusion of Press and Public

None

25/22 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None

26/22 Minutes of Meeting held on 9 May 2022

The minutes of 9 May 2022 were amended as follows 20/22 Councillor matters, 1st item 1st sentence “remove words “by a contractor” Minutes approved and were signed by the Chair with this amendment.

Proposed by Cllr Lockwood, Seconded by Cllr Nugent

27/22 Police Liaison Report

A report had been previously circulated and noted. Concerns were raised as to the lack of relevancy of the report to the parish and the loss of contact with the PCSO not attending the Parish Council meetings occasionally. Clerk to express concerns to PS McDonald, Rural policing.

28/22 PROGRESS REPORTS

28/22.1 Speed Indicators

No progress. Cty Cllr Hitchen to pursue

28/22.2 Middle Cut

Cllr Lockwood reported that the police had been present talking to drivers using Middle Cut. Information from Pathways Officer that a gate could be installed for animal movements. Investigate re-designating Middle Cut to a “Restrictive Bridleway” but would require landowners permission.

Cty Cllr Hitchen to ask CCC Highways and the Pathways Officer for a solution which could be used as a template for other potential routes

29/22 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None

30/22 COUNTY COUNCIL AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS

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

The Chair Proposed to move Agenda items 11.1.b – Rising Hill – The Green and

11.1.e Hallbank signage to enable Cty Cllr Hitchen to be involved in the discussion Proposed Cllr Lockwood, Seconded Cllr Nugent

31/22 Rising Hill – The Green

Cllr Savage gave an overview of the problem, how local residents felt unsafe. After discussion it was resolved to pursue the installation of a “Permissive Footpath”. Clerk to check Land Registry for ownership

Proposed Cllr Lockwood, Seconded Cllr Nugent

32/22 Hallbank signage

Problems of vehicles following Satnav and getting stuck. Cty Cllr Hitchen to pursue with CC Highways a “Do not follow Satnav sign to be installed at junction with A5093

33/22 Borough Councillor report

B.Cllr McGrath reported that there were Recycling Roadshows this month. Next one

22 June 2022, Tin Chapel, Millom. Going to 2 bins 1 general waste, 1 mixed recycling

Concerns raised re narrow access roads with The Hill and potential size of vehicle. Cllr A Pratt to be invited to the July meeting to discuss concerns how the new system would work in a rural setting.

34/22 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT:

34/22.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the Planning Authority

None

34/22.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved powers since the last meeting.

None

34/22.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards to recent applications

4/22/2159 Thwaites Village Hall, The Green Permission for an advertising sign Approved

4/22/2083 Hill Brow Cottage, The Hill

Demolition of existing store and the construction of a single storey rear extension, new entry canopy

Granted

35/22 FINANCIAL RECORDS

35/22.1 The following payments were approved:

L Cooper Clerks salary and expenses £565.74

HMRC PAYE £120.20

Proposed Cllr Calsy, Seconded Cllr Nugent 35/22.2 To note the receipt of payments None

35/22.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statements dated 30 April 2022

Verified by Cllr Kitchingman

35/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 May 2022 and determine action need to address deviations from the budget.

None

36/22 PARISH MATTERS

36/22.1 Community Plan

  1. Woodland Management

    Deferred to the next meeting

  2. Footpath – Rising Hill to The Green

    See item 31/22 above

  3. Website

    Cllr Savage has received some training on the website.

  4. Derelict Houses

    Cllr Calsy to pursue with Copeland Derelict Houses Officer and seek a progress report back for next PC meeting

  5. Fly tipping

The issue of builders rubble/materials on land in The Hill was raised. This is private land and the Parish Council has no authority to deal with it.

36/22.2 Parish Projects

  1. Bus Shelters

    Cllr Lockwood reported that 1 more visit is required to The Hill to complete the project.

  2. Notice Boards

    Clerk to pursue

  3. Telephone Box repairs

Clerk to pursue insurance claim

36/22.3 Policies, Procedures and Consultations

  1. South Copeland Community Partnership - GDF

    Cllr Savage reported that a virtual meeting had been held with a project in Canada. Lessons learnt from the conversation. This was a community led project with access to independent advisers. Project been in place 12 years and has yet to conduct a test of public support.

    This provides the Partnership a better understanding of the timescales for such a nationally significant project.

  2. Copeland Local Plan

Cllr Savage reported the outstanding issues – acknowledgement of LDNP extension is to be included in the document pack.

Thwaites village because of a school and church within its boundary is designated as a Village within the Local Plan. This has the potential for future building targets to be set aside for Thwaites. It was recommended that the Parish Council purse this issue and ask to be heard at a future planning inspector . meeting. Representation to Planning Inspector to put forward the case that this anomaly needs to be addressed

Proposed Cllr Calsy, Seconded Cllr Lockwood

36/22.4 Sub Group Reports

a) Environment Group

Cllr Calsy reported that proposing to extend wild flower area at Thwaites village Hall is ongoing

Promote sunflower competition

Investigating potential hydroelectric scheme for Duddondale Beck

36/22.5 Councillor Vacancies

There are 3 vacancies to be filled by co-option.

36/22.6 Annual Parish Meeting

Matters raised – speed limit Dunningwell, request for a “caution horses crossing” sign junction of Dunningwell Road and A5093, Request for traffic data undertaken on Dunningwell Road. These to the be added to the next agenda for action.

37/22 Reports from outside Bodies

Cllr Savage reported that a request had been received to the South Copeland Partnership to support a Development/Tourist Officer for South Copeland – this will be reported back to the next PC meeting.

38/22 CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence had been received that has not been previously circulated:

40/22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING 4July 2022 Thwaites Village Hall, The Green at 7.30pm. There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2105 hrs


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