Minutes 9/1/2023
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MILLOM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE EXTRA-ORDINARY PARISH COUNCIL
MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 9 JANUARY 2022 AT THWAITES
VILLAGE HALL, THE GREEN COMMENCING AT 07.30PM
PRESENT: Cllr D Savage (Chair) Cllr I Lockwood, Cllr A Nugent, Cllr V Pogrel, Cllr M
Kitchingman, Cllr B Wright, Cllr P Murray, Cllr A Calsy, Cllr M Bates
121/22 Apologies: from Cllr C Carrington(working), Cty Cllr K Hitchen and B.Cllr G McGrath
accepted and approved by the council
122/22 Exclusion of Press and Public
None
123/22 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
124/22 MINUTES of the following Parish Council Meetings held on 7th November 2022
and the Extra-ordinary meeting on 5 December 2022
124/22.1 Minutes of meeting 7 November 2022 approved (Proposed Cllr Calsy,
Seconded by Cllr Lockwood) and signed by the Chair.
124/22.2 Minutes of Extra-ordinary meeting of 5 December 2022 approved
(Proposed by Cllr Murray, Seconded by Cllr Calsy) and signed by the Chair
125/22 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated and accepted
126/22 Progress Report
126/22.1 Speed Indicators
SID 1 not functioning, no power to battery requires charging up
SID 2 procured awaiting installation
126/22.2 Middle Cut
The Clerk reported back information received from the Footpaths Officer re the
process and length of time to change designation. It was suggested that Sustrans be
contacted.
126/22.3 Clerks Report
The Clerk reported that the application for the precept for the financial year 23/24 has
been submitted.
127/22 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None present
128/22 County Councillor/Borough Councillor Reports
None received
129/22 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT:
129/22.1 To examine applications for development and submit observations to the
Planning Authority
4/22/2483/0E1 Lower Barn, Mill Farm, From Thwaites to Green Road, The Green
Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm that a material start has been carried out & works
have commenced prior to 3 Year Date following Planning Approval 4/07/2665/0
(convert existing barn into a Residential Dwelling)
4/22/2482/0E1 Upper Barn, Mill Farm, Thwaites to Green Road, The Green
Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm that a Material start has been carried out & works
have commenced prior to 3 Year date following planning approval 4/07/2141/0 (Barn
Conversion to Residential Dwelling)
Both applications were considered by the Council. It was noted that there was no
evidence/information as that what work has been undertaken previously and what the
original applications applied to.
129/22.2 To ratify the observations submitted by the Clerk under devolved powers
since last meeting.
None
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129/22.3 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,
Installation of ancillary rotunda studio and natural swimming pool with associated
landscaping
Approved with Conditions
7/2022/4069 Cooks Cottage, Thwaites
Replace existing rear first floor dormer
Approved with conditions
129/22.4 Dunningwell Hall – Consider responses to date and review future actions to
support the community
The Clerk reported that additional points had been raised with Copeland BC Planning
and a response was awaited.
Cllr A Pratt to be invited to the February meeting
130/22 FINANCIAL RECORDS
130/22.1 The following payments were approved:
L Cooper Clerks salary and expenses £630.14
HMRC PAYE £141.40
SLCC Membership renewal £ 37.00
Cumbria Tree Surveys tree surveys £475.00
Proposed Cllr Lockwood Seconded Cllr Wright
130/22.2 To note the receipt of payments
None
130/22.3 To receive and note the bank reconciliation statements 31 December
2022
Checked and verified by Cllr Kitchingman
130/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31December 2022
and determine action need to address deviations from the budget.
None required
131/22 PARISH MATTERS
131/22.1 Community Plan
a) Woodland Management
A report had been received for the woodland management programme. Clerk to
obtain 3 quotes for the works
b) Footpath – Rising Hill to The Green
Consultation has taken place with Thwaites Village Hall and residents. Clerk to
obtain quotations for works. Temporary finish and tarmac finish
c) Play Area
Signage now in place. To contact local contractor to check swings. Bench still to
be removed.
d) Solar lights – Green Road
Consultation with residents completed. Feedback positive, a number of questions
to be pursued with supplier.
Resolved to go ahead with the project Proposed by Cllr Lockwood, Seconded by
Cllr Murray
Project sub-group to comprise of Cllrs Murray, Nugent, Pogrel and Kitchingman
e) Dog Fouling
Still no signage and bins, Clerk to pursue. Clerk to offer for PC to purchase bins
if CBC will empty.
f) Safe Pedestrian Walking from The Green to Thwaites
Hedges overgrowing, Clerk to report
131/22.2 Parish Projects
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a) Telephone Box repairs
Resolved to repair the telephone box as per the insurance claim. Clerk to
order parts. A joiner to be sourced to undertake the works
Proposed Cllr Pogrel, Seconded by Cllr Nugent
b) Coronation Tree
Suggested an oak tree at Thwaites School, Cllr Nugent to speak with school
131/22.3 Policies, Procedures and Consultations
a) South Copeland Community Partnership - GDF
Cllr Savage reported that a meeting to be held on 11 January 2023
131/22.4 Sub Group Reports
a) Environment Group
Cllr Calsy reported that approx. 1 tonne of builders rubble had been removed from
Black Beck. A press release to be sent to the Evening Mail
Cllr Calsy reported that the group wished to hold another Cycle event between April
and June
132/22 Reports from outside Bodies
Ghyll Scaur Quarry meeting scheduled for 10 January 2023
133/22 CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence had been received that has not been previously
circulated:
Email re Dark Skies
134/22 COUNCILLOR MATTERS
Cllr Calsy reminded that the Policies were up for review. Clerk to bring to
February meeting
135/22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING 6 February 2023 The Hill Village Hall, at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2105 hrs
Signed ................................. Date......................
