Minutes 7/11/22

MILLOM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY

7 NOVEMBER 2022 AT THE HILL VILLAGE HALL, COMMENCING

AT 07.30PM

PRESENT: Cllr D Savage (Chair) Cllr I Lockwood, Cllr A Nugent, Cllr M Kitchingman, Cllr B

Wright, and Cllr P Murray, Cllr A Calsy, Cllr C Carrington, Cllr M Bates

101/22 Apologies: from Cllr V Pogrel (working) accepted and approved by the council

102/22 Exclusion of Press and Public

None

103/22 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None

104/22 Minutes of Meeting held on 3 October 2022

The minutes of 3 October 2022 were approved and signed by the Chair

Proposed by Cllr Nugent , Seconded by Cllr Murray

105/22 Police Liaison Report

Circulated to councillors

106/22 PROGRESS REPORTS

106/22.1 Speed Indicators

Speed monitor properly calibrated. Second one ordered to be located at entrance to

The Hill

106/22.2 Middle Cut

The Clerk reported that letters had been sent to the non-responders and no further

response received.

Resolved to proceed with a change of designation to a restricted bridleway. Letter to

Footpaths Officer

Proposed Cllr Calsy, Seconded Cllr Lockwood

106/22.3 Clerk’s report

Fly tipping at Rock Park been reported to Copeland

Overgrown vegetation at Po House reported to Cumbria Highways

Clerk to send link to report lights out etc for Out and About

107/22 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None

108/22 COUNTY COUNCIL AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS

None. Cllr Calsy asked if the Borough Councillor could be reminded about empty

homes.

109/22 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT:

109/22.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the

Planning Authority

4/22/2423/0G1 The Byre High Lowscales Farm. Millom

Removal of condition 3 (Occupancy restriction) of planning approval 4/13/2156/0F1

Convert barn/ex cottage to holiday let property

4/22/2424/0G1 The Cottage High Lowscales Farm. Millom

Removal of condition 3 (Occupancy Restriction) of planning approval 4/15/2109/0F1

Convert Barn/ex cottage to holiday let property

4/22/2425/0G1 The Stables High Lowscales Farm, Millom

Removal of condition 3 (Occupancy restriction) of planning approval 4/16/2173/0F1

change of use of gymnasium and games room to residential holiday let

Clarification to be sought as to why clause implemented initially and the change to

residential meets current housing guidance.

109/22.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved powers

since the last meeting.

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109/22.3 To note the decisions of the statutory planning authority with regards to

recent applications

7/2022/4042 Duddon Bank Cottage, Duddon Bridge

Extension plus internal and external alterations to an existing building

Approved with Conditions

7/2022/4070 Bank House, Old Broadgate, Hallthwaites

Installation of ancillary rotunda studio and a natural swimming pool with associated

infrastructure.

Granted

109/22.4 Dunningwell Hall

Planning are seeking a full application for the change of use.

110/22 FINANCIAL RECORDS

110/22.1 The following payments were approved:

L Cooper reimburse payment of domain name £ 46.80

Community Heartbeat Annual Support £162.00

The Hill Village hall – Room hire £ 96.00

Proposed Cllr Calsy Seconded Cllr Nugent

110/22.2 To note the receipt of payments

Lindlay Garage Licence £ 70.00

Zurich Insurance Claim for telephone box £1315.00

110/22.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statements dated 30

September and 31 October2022

Checked and verified by Cllr Kitchingman

110/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31October 2022 and

determine action need to address deviations from the budget.

None required

110/22.5 To approve the budget for 2023/24

The Clerk presented a budget to the council. The following were committed reserves

Play Park £1k, Middle Cut £400, Emerging projects within the Community Plan

£1000, Permissive footpath £5000

110/22.6 To set the precept for the financial year 2023/24

The Clerk recommended that the precept remain the same as the current financial

year at £12000

It was resolved to accept the clerks recommendation

Proposed Cllr Wright, Seconded Cllr Carrington

111/22 PARISH MATTERS

111/22.1 Community Plan

a) Woodland Management

Cllr Murray had received 3 quotations for a bare tree survey of the woodlands.

Resolved to award the contract to Cumbria Tree Surveys

Proposed Cllr Murray, Seconded Cllr Wright

b) Footpath – Rising Hill to The Green

Funding has been secured for the permissive footpath. A specification has been

obtained, To consult with residents.

c) Traffic Management – speed survey data – Dunningwell

The report of the speed survey was discussed the average speed was well below

30mph. Copies of the report to be made available to residents

d) Hidden Gems Project

Cllr Calsy suggested the Lime Kiln and the cockpit.

e) Play Inspection Report

Clerk to write to Village Hall Committee identifying which items the Parish Council

are responsible for

Clerk to re-contact Prison for assistance in moving the bench.

f) Solar lights – Green Road

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Quotations have been received. A consultation with residents to be undertaken

early December. Clerk to contact supplier for photographs.

g) Dog Fouling

Increased on route to Green Road Station. Clerk to pursue with Cllr A Pratt for

additional bins and dog warden for signage.

h) Safe Pedestrian Walking from The Green to Thwaites

Hedges overgrowing, Clerk to report

111/22.2 Parish Projects

a) Telephone Box repairs

The Clerk reported that an insurance pay out of £1315 had been received to

repair the telephone box.

Paint to be purchased and prison contacted.

b) Coronation Tree

Ideas for location to January meeting

111/22.3 Policies, Procedures and Consultations

a) South Copeland Community Partnership - GDF

Cllr Carrington gave feedback from the last meeting attended:

Public meeting session well attended

Baseline survey results 150 people questioned. 61% against a GDF

111/22.4 Sub Group Reports

a) Environment Group

Meeting arranged for w/c 14 November

111/22.5 Approve the meeting dates for 2023

Approved

112/22 Reports from outside Bodies

None

113/22 CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence had been received that has not been previously

circulated:

Letter of thanks Citizens Advice Bureau

114/22 COUNCILLOR MATTERS

 Cllr Calsy attending the Climate course on 1 December 2022

 Cllr Calsy requested that a letter of thanks be sent to the residents of Lady

Hall who had cut the vegetation at the junction.

115/22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING 9 January 2023 Thwaites Village Hall, The Green at

7.30pm.

There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2125 hrs

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