WIGTON TOWN COUNCIL
A MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY 2016 AT 7.00PM
PRESENT
Cllrs Pitcher, Cowell, Williams, Webster, Armstrong, Scott, Bryceson, Keaveney, Clark, and Stafford
FC/1/2016 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES & REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Cllrs Stabler, Lynch, Hodson, Warren and Pearson
FC/2/2016 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD 13TH APRIL 2016
APPROVED and signed as a true record.
FC/3/2016 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS, MEMBERS AND OFFICERS TO
GIVE NOTICE OF INTERESTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Cllrs Cowell and Pitcher – Members of ABC
FC/4/2016 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
Agenda Item12– Wigton Market
FC/5/2016 PUBLIC PARTCIPATION
5/2016/1To receive comments and representations from members of the public – Concerns were raised about speeding in the town especially on West Road. Could we look into Speeding signs been put on sides of Domestic bins? Town Centre Manager Joe Broomfield to look into this. Also contact Inspector to follow up on Mr Boville’s email the previous month as he’s had no response.
Mr and Mrs Graham have issues with Kirkland Play Park. The clerk informed them that the rubber would be attached to the zip wire by the end of the week and that Contract Fencing would be repairing the fence and adding extra posts to help stop the fence rattling when a ball hits it. The Mayor asked that this be monitored for the next few weeks.
Paul Radcliffe has asked if any members are available to help out on Carnival Day.
Mary Huntington asked if the Town Council were putting on event for the Queen’s Birthday. Cllr Keaveney said to contact the Chamber of Trade to see if they putting on an event.
Update from Charles Miles re: theft of Wood Chipper. The police are taking the offender to court on a charge of theft. They are also looking into Mr Miles getting compensated for his loss.
5/2016/2 To receive reports from Borough and County Councillors in attendance – Both Allerdale members attended a meeting with Wigton Civic Society.
5/2016/3To receive reports from the Police. Apologies received from PCSO Irving. Report had been previously circulated via email. Clerk to contact the Inspector regarding the speeding vehicles in the town.
FC/6/2016PURCHASE OF VAN
Report discussed on different options for purchasing/leasing a van.
Vote taken on purchasing a van for £7,000 and Clerk to negotiate a reduction if possible.
Vote Yes – 8. Vote No – 2. AGREED to purchase a van for £7,000 with a possible reduction.
Cllr Scott wanted it recorded that we should have leased a van and that we don’t know who we are buying the vehicle from.
FC/7/2016 FINANCE MATTERS
7/2016/1To receive and authorise the April payments - Received and approved
7/2016/2To receive the monthly financial statement for April 2016 – Received and approved
FC/8/2016 TOWN MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Allerdale Civic Dinner
Market Meeting
FC/9/2016 CLERK’S REPORT
The following was noted by members
Allotments
Extra trial holes have been undertaken – Email sent still awaiting the report
Invites
All members welcome to attend the opening of the art exhibition in the Cumberland Suite on Saturday 28th May at 11.00am and afterwards in the Market Hall for the ‘Wiza Words’ Exhibition.
All members have been invited to a Memorial Concert to commemorate the Battle of the Somme at St Mary’s Church, Maryport on Saturday 2nd July at 7pm. Please let me know if you would like to attend.
ABC hosting a Thank You event to all those who helped our communities after the recent flooding. Friday 20th May at the Atrium, Energus, Workington. Let me know if you would like to attend.
WBJC
Meeting set with ABC and 2 other Parish Councils on Thursday 19th May at Allerdale House. Hopefully all 3 councils will agree to the terms of reference. If not then Allerdale will impose it.
Annual Town Meeting
This will be held on the Market Hall on Wednesday 25th May at 7.00pm.
Presentations by Wigton Youth Station, NADT – Footprints of our Fathers and Wigton Baths
Trust. Footpaths, Parks and Allotment Committee to discuss future plans for the allotments.
FC/10/2016 MEMBER REPORTS
To receive reports from any Town Councillors who have attended meetings or represented the Town Council on outside bodies
MB – Lighting of Candle Allerdale
BA – None
JW – None
JC – WBJC meetings, Market Opening, Civic Society and Allotment Insp
SK – Market Opening, Festivals Update – Fashion Show Cancelled
SH – Radio Cumbria
EL – WBJC meetings and Allotment Inspection
PW – Meting with R Liddle/E Dugdale Wigton Hospital, WBJC meetings and Allotment Inspection
GS – Wigton Hospital League of Friends
MC – Civic Society, WBJC meetings and Allotment Inspection
FC/11/2016 STAFF ISSUES
New Date for Appraisals. Tuesday 24th May at 9.00am, Station Yard. Cllrs Pitcher and Hodson
FC/12/2016 WIGTON MARKET – CONFIDENTIAL
FC/13/2016 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th June 2016
Meeting Closed at 8.15pm
WIGTON TOWN COUNCIL
A MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE 2016 AT 7.00PM
PRESENT
Cllrs Pitcher, Cowell, Williams, Webster, Armstrong, Scott, Keaveney, Hodson, Pearson and Stafford
FC/14/2016 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES & REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Cllrs Stabler, Lynch, Bryceson & Clark
FC/15/2016 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AGM & TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD 11th MAY 2016
APPROVED and signed as a true record.
FC/16/2016 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS, MEMBERS AND OFFICERS TO
GIVE NOTICE OF INTERESTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
FC/17/2016 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
Agenda Item 12 – Staff Issues, Agenda Item 13 - WBJC
FC/18/2016 PUBLIC PARTCIPATION
18/2016/1 To receive comments and representations from members of the public – A resident thanked Cllr Keaveney & the Festivals committee for the organised events of Spring Fling 2016.
Concerns were raised about the play equipment, noise, lack of fencing repairs, anti-social behaviour at the Kirkland Road play area, and the delay in answering a 101 call. PCSO Harris advised of the regular visits by the police. These matters are to be discussed at the next Footpaths and Parks committee meeting to which Mr & Mrs Graham will be invited.
Residents also expressed concerns about the apparent lack of consultation with regard to planning application 2/2016/0249 – Lowmoor Road, the planning process and the number of houses already for sale in Wigton. Cllr Hodson proposed that in order for the Town Council to apply due diligence in their response to consultation a review of our procedures is undertaken.
Cllr Keaveney urged the community to take part in public consultations.
18/2016/2 To receive reports from Borough and County Councillors in attendance – Cllr Cowell attended the Council meeting on 18th May at which the Mayor and committees were set, Cllr Pitcher attended a CCC meeting to discuss flooding issues.
18/2016/3 To receive reports from the Police. Inspector Smillie and PCSO Harris were in attendance. Insp. Smillie read out the monthly police report and gave a summary of year on year crime figures to date. He has already fed back the complaints of the 101 response to Police Headquarters, and Cllr Keaveney asked if he would report any feedback to the Town Council. Speeding issues had been reported to the Road Policing Unit. Cllr Keaveney thanked the police for their work regarding a specific vehicle. A member of the public read out the police response concerning speeding issues previously raised
FC/19/2016 TOWN MEETING
A 20mph speed limit for the town centre was proposed. Parking problems in the vicinity of the Infants School were highlighted. These matters, along with the lack of dropped kerbs in the town centre have been reported to the relevant authorities. Cllr Armstrong requested that these matters be discussed at the next full council meeting.
FC/20/2016 FINANCE MATTERS
20/2016/1To receive and authorise the May payments - Received and approved
20/2016/2To receive the monthly financial statement for May 2016 – Received and approved
20/2016/3 To approve the Statement of Assurance and authorise the Chairman to sign the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2016 – This matter held over until 22nd June in order to incorporate the accounts of the Burial Committee
20/2016/4 To receive and approve the accounts for year ended 31st March 2016 – This matter held over until 22nd June in order to incorporate the accounts of the Burial Committee
20/2016/5 To receive and respond to the Internal Auditor’s Report for Year Ending 31st March 2016 – This matter will be referred to the Finance Committee.
FC/21/16 GOVERNANCE ISSUES
The Clerk explained the necessity to review a financial risk assessment for the Town Council and compile one for the Cemetery, which is to be undertaken by a working party. The clerk is to outline the requirements and email out to councillors for consideration.
FC/22/2016 TOWN MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cllr Pitcher advised that he had attended a Markets Meeting, undertaken Staff Appraisals,
attended the Maryport Mayor making ceremony and the event held by Wigton Baths Trust on
Sunday, 5th June
FC/23/2016 CLERK’S REPORT
Allotments
Extra trial holes have been undertaken – Report received Meeting to be set up for Footpaths and Parks Committee
Town Walk around this morning
Discussions re dropped kerbs, lamp at monkey tree, Area at back of Kings Arms – legal action pending, baths path will be done on 8th July Town Clean-up day, along with Little Lane.
Office Hours
Please be aware due to audit time of year, and other pressures of work, that we would appreciate keeping your visits to a minimum. We are also dealing with an increased number of public visits with regard to planning applications and getting behind with our day to day works.
Resignation of Councillor
Brian Warren has resigned from Wigton Town Council. I will advertise to co-opt.
Presentation
Presentation of flood investigation report by Cumbria CC will take place sometime in July, date to be confirmed, 5 & 7 for community drop in and, 7 til 9pm presentation of formal report in here – I will email out to you the date when I have it confirmed. Cllr Keaveney explained the original date planned had clashed with our next full council meeting, hence the requirement to reschedule.
Wigton Carnival
Invite to all Councillors to walk in parade on Saturday 25th June 2016.
Meet for a cup of tea at Wigton Bowling Club at 12 O’clock. Mayor/Deputy Mayor invited to be part of the judging team.
FC/24/2016 MEMBER REPORTS
To receive reports from any Town Councillors who have attended meetings or represented the Town Council on outside bodies
SK – Art Exhibition & Festivals Committee. Advised Councillors that at the next Festival meeting we will be discussing how best to recognise the dedication of the outgoing Volunteer Christmas Lights team. Markets Meeting – summary of latest meeting with the Clerk to write to ABC & Geraud our understanding of the meeting
JW – Meeting with GLL Leisure regarding Christmas Lights Show for 2016
SH –Appraisals, Art Exhibition, Wiza Works
GS – Spring Fling – Great success. Clerk to send letter of thanks to Cllr Keaveney and the Festivals Committee.
PS – Art Exhibition and Town Meeting
PW – ABC Cemetery meeting, Windows Week
MC – Civic Society, WBJC meetings and Allotment Inspection
FC/25/2016 STAFF ISSUES - CONFIDENTIAL
25/2016/1 Staff Appraisals
FC/26/2016 WIGTON BURIAL JOINT COMMITTEE - CONFIDENTIAL
FC/27/2016 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th July 2016
Meeting Closed at 9.00pm
WIGTON TOWN COUNCIL
A MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE 2016 AT 7.00PM
PRESENT
Cllrs Pitcher, Williams, Hodson, Armstrong, Scott, Keaveney, Lynch and Stafford
FC/28/2016 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES & REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Cllrs Stabler, Bryceson, Williams, Webster, Pearson & Clark
FC/29/2016 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD 8TH JUNE 2016
APPROVED and signed as a true record.
FC/30/2016 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS, MEMBERS AND OFFICERS TO
GIVE NOTICE OF INTERESTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Cllr Cowell – ABC Member
FC/31/2016 FINANCE MATTERS
31/2016/1 To approve the Statement of Assurance and authorise the Chairman to sign the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2016 – APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIR AND RFO
31/2016/2 To receive and approve the accounts for year ended 31st March 2016 – APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIR AND RFO
FC/32/2016 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th July 2016
Meeting Closed at 8.15pm
WIGTON TOWN COUNCIL
A MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY 2016 AT 7.00PM
PRESENT
Cllrs Pitcher, Lynch, Bryceson, Clark, Keaveney, Armstrong, Stabler, Hodson, Stafford, Scott and Cowell
FC/33/2016 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES & REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Cllrs Webster, Pearson and Williams
FC/34/2016 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD 8TH JUNE 2016
APPROVED and signed as a true record.
FC/35/2016 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS, MEMBERS AND OFFICERS TO
GIVE NOTICE OF INTERESTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Item 8 - Cllrs Cowell and Pitcher – ABC Member.
Item 7 – Cllrs Pitcher and Keaveney
FC/36/2016EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
Items 6.2 and 12. It was agreed that Item 6.2 be moved to the end of the meeting.
FC/37/2016 PUBLIC PARTCIPATION
37/2016/1 To receive comments and representations from members of the public -
Problems with children on bikes – weaving on and off the pavements onto the road.
An accident waiting to happen. Police are already aware and are dealing with it.
37/2016/2To receive reports from Borough and County Councillors in attendance –
Cllr Cowell had been to a Corporate Scrutiny Meeting – A Finance review of the previous
year. ISS have retained the grounds maintenance contract for ABC.
Rory Stewart had attended Wigton Hospital. NTS Youth Business Enterprise. Carnival and
Footprints of our Fathers.
Cllr Pitcher had attended a training session on the development panel. He has asked that this
be extended to WTC Planning Committee members.
37/2016/3To receive reports from the Police- PCSO Harris, PC Young and PCSO Stuart
were in attendance. The monthly report was read out by PCSO Harris.
PCSO Harris praised the Carnival Committee for their efforts this year.
The Police are aware of the problems with the public trying to contact them. There are other
ways to contact them for non emergencies. Email/Social Media and Website.
Cllr Lynch expressed concern over the parking on King Street/High Street.
FC/38/2016 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE MEETINGS
38/2016/1 Report from Footpaths and Parks Meeting – 4th July. Discussions took place over the fencing of the new allotment site. It was AGREED the costs come to the next FC meeting in September to discuss further.
38/2016/2 – To be discussed at the end of the meeting
38/2016/3 Report from Wigton Burial Joint Committee Meeting – 29th June. 1st Meeting of
newly constituted committee. Very productive. Undergoing the TUPE process with staff
members. Cemetery Inspection took place and a meeting with ABC Bereavement Services
Officer.
FC/39/2016 FINANCE MATTERS
39/2016/1 To receive and authorise Payments for June 2016 - Received and approved
39/2016/2 To receive the monthly financial statement for June 2016 - Received and approved
FC/40/2016 ABC TOWN FUNDING
To discuss £10k funding from ABC for 2016/17 –
Agreed - £7k be allocated for Christmas Lights (Putting up/testing and taking down)
Clerk to look at previous discussion and supply costs for the September meeting.
FC/41/2016 TOWN MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor had attended the following –
Baths Trust Meeting
Mayors Civic Service – ABC
Footprints of Our Fathers
Somme Memorial Concert
Carnival
WBJC
Finance Meeting
Clerk asked to send cards/flowers to Tracey Noble (Youth Station) and Paul Pearson on behalf
of Council
FC/42/2016 CLERK’S REPORT
Milestone Society
Have been in touch and would like to restore the milestone at Accrington Terrace, East End for £60. He has mentioned another one which is not in our Parish boundary. A596 west of junction at Church Rigg – Clerk to contact Mr Moore to undertake work.
Town Centre Clean Up
Water Street car park was tidied up. No further report.
Planning Applications
Further to the discussion at last month’s meeting. All major planning applications received will be discussed at Full Council - Agreed
Wigton Partnership Meeting
Still trying to get a meeting sorted for the dissolution of Wigton Partnership
Co Option of Councillor
As yet nobody has come forward.
Presentation
Presentation of flood investigation report by Cumbria CC will take place on 21st July in the Market Hall.
Wigton Carnival
Letter of thanks received from the Carnival Committee.
Allotments
A number of allotments have been broken into between Sunday pm and Monday am. They have been reported to the Police.
Park House
Atkisnon Ritson have been in contact again. Beaty and Co. are dealing with this.
FC/43/2016 MEMBER REPORTS
To receive reports from any Town Councillors who have attended meetings or represented the Town Council on outside bodies
EL – Carnival, WBJC and Footprints of Our Fathers
MB – Somme Memorial Concert and Footprints
MC – WBJC, Civic Society (Heritage Strategy is being completed by ABC)
JC - None
BA - None
SK – Festivals, GWR and John Peel Theatre Play
GS – Footprints
SH – Carnival, Footprints and Play
PS – Footprints and Carnival
38/2016/2 – CONFIDENTIAL
FC/44/2016 STAFF ISSUES – CONFIDENTIAL
FC/45/2016 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th September 2016
Meeting Closed at 8.50pm
WIGTON TOWN COUNCIL
A MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 7.00PM
PRESENT
Cllrs Pitcher, Pearson, Williams, Lynch, Bryceson, Clark, Stabler, Hodson, Stafford, Scott and Webster
FC/46/2016 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES & REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Cllrs Armstrong, Keaveney and Cowell
FC/47/2016 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD 13TH JULY 2016
APPROVED and signed as a true record.
FC/48/2016 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS, MEMBERS AND OFFICERS TO
GIVE NOTICE OF INTERESTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None
FC/49/2016EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
None
FC/50/2016 PUBLIC PARTCIPATION
50/2016/1 To receive comments and representations from members of the public -
Comments regarding the flags that had been put up around the town. Nobody knew what they