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ALLITHWAITE UPPER PARISH COUNCIL

(LINDALE and NEWTON IN CARTMEL)

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ATLINDALEVILLAGE HALL

WEDNESDAY22nd FEBRUARY 2017 at 7.30 pm

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1076 / PRESENT: Cllr Squire (Chair) Cllr Ian Maynard, (Vice Chair) Cllr Bate, Cllr Armstrong, Cllr Mrs McClure, Cllr Wightman, County Councillor Wearing.
IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs D Cowperthwaite Public:- 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON11th JANUARY 2017.Proposed Cllr Maynard, SecondedCllr Bate. All in favour.
APOLOGIES:District Cllr Holmes, District Cllr Sanderson, Cllr Clarke.
CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS: -The Chair asked for suggestions for a guest speaker for the Annual Parish Meeting on May 24th 2017. Ideas to Chair or Clerk. Cllr Bate to Contact Dave Hilton about metal detecting in Parish, also suggested, Local MP, EA, Local history group.
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS by members regarding items on the agenda: None
Public participation/questions or concerns relating to items on the agenda. – No public present.
CLERKS REPORT:-Correspondence Received – as per attached schedule.
Action: Clerk to respond to pre-consultation with Dales Survey about proposed telecommunications mast at Barrow Wife.
Correspondence received since 17th February 2017- The clerk reported correspondence received since 06/01/2017 – no actions required
Matters arising from last meeting: Wilkinson Monument inspectionby Burgess Roughton, does not appear to contain a recommended inspection interval.
ONGOING ISSUES TO BE REVISTED -Possible TPO War memorial trees – ONGOING
To note Reports regarding the following ongoing matters:-
Ongoing Highways/environment issues:- see Councillor Notes
Planning applications Approved and Refused and other ongoing planning issues.
APPLICATIONS APPROVED SINCE LAST MEETING
7//2016/5874 – Construction of new double garage adjacent to Brocka Cottage, Lindale.
APPLICATIONS REFUSED : - Application No 7/2016/5710 - New Dwelling on land adjacent to High Break, Lindale Hill, Lindale, LA11 6LF and details of representations/objections from local residents.
NOTICE OF INTENTION:-None, WITHDRAWN:- None. PROPERTY RE-NAMING: NONE ENFORCEMENT: NONE
NEW decisions made under clerks delegated powers to be ratified- NONE
APPLICATIONS PENDING:-
7/2016/5557 7, Dixon Wood Close, Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6LN – Proposed side conservatory.
7/2014/5577 Live/work unit and three local needs houses, Land adjacent Shaw's Warehouse, The Gill, Lindale, Grange over Sands.
AMMENDED PLANS:- None
OTHER PLANNING MATTERS:-
Parish Projects updates: - see mins from precious meeting and notes for this meeting. Parish Council Representatives Reports –none
Parish Council Consultations – Pre-consultation on Phone Mast at Barrow Wife, Cartmel Fell, Newton.
Articles for Parish Magazine – Community Plan review info to be included in April Newsletter prior to delivery/circulation at end of April with May newsletter.
Finance Report:
Consider the finance report as at17th February 2017- Resolution to approve payment of accounts as listed on the attached schedule.
ProposedCllr Mrs McClure, Seconded Cllr Armstrong. All in favour.
Compliance issues:
Review of transparency / Code for Small Authorities.
Clerk reported our obligations and progress towards compliance which is almost complete apart from finalising some publications on Parish web-site. Clerk and Mrs Squire and Chair to meet with “Make us a website” team to action updates and amendments to Parish website to facilitate compliance.
PLANNING – Planning Applications TO BE RATIFIED UNDER CLERKS DELEGATED POWERS- None
New Planning applications received to be considered by Parish Council:-
NONE
Other Planning issues arising since last meeting:-None
ENVIRONMENT
New IssuesIt has also been noted following a number of comments from local residentsthat there is an accumulation of rubbish at the site of the Brocka Caves and that there have been frequent bonfires . Action :-Clerk to report to SLDC Environmental Health.
Newton – Speeding from bridge over A590 into Newton, causing concern and recent demolition of post box. ACTION:- Cllr Wearing to ask Victoria Upton CCC to place on next year’s list for traffic calming markings, he feels location is unrealistic for speed bumps.
ONGOING ISSUES:
Risk of flooding at Sheepbarrow Close culvert. ACTION:- Work has been agreedClerk is following up every month with Howard Lawton from EA, but is unable to obtain a start date from contractors. ONGOING.
ONGOING ISSUES:
Parish Areas:-
Report regarding parish areas by member completing weekly inspections.
Christmas tree has been removed, Cllr Marwood paid for tree and requires reimbursing.
Wilkinson Monument: Review in Spring/Summer 2016
SLDC Inspection report:- see below
Footpath to recreation ground – Flood damage
Funding to repair flood damaged footpath is available via Cumbria Community Foundation, new specificationdrawn up which builds in resilience for potential future flooding and minimum of two quotes required.
Action:- Cllr McClure and Cllr Marwood held site visit with Ian Crowe Groundwork contractors to discuss specification, he has quoted £2800 which included improvements to build resilience to future events. Cllr Marwood and Cllr McClure will coordinate getting addition quotes – ONGOING.
–Rotafor parish area inspections: - February - CllrClarke, March Cllr Maynard, April Cllr Armstrong, May Cllr Squire, June Cllr Clarke.
Lindale bus shelter- Mrs Lishman reported that slates are loose again on window sills.
NEWTON:-
Cllr Bate reported that the track/ beck by Watery Lots at Newton has been reported by local residents as giving cause for concern, it is hazardous due to potholes and needs a barrier as there is a drop from track into beck. ACTION:-Cllr Bates to get me clerk contact details to write and ask for confirmation about un-adopted road regarding ownership and responsibility of track.
Report regarding parish areas by member completing weekly inspections in Newton-
Regarding flooding risk at Newton from beck in gardens and maintenance of culvert grid.
As a result of site meeting no further progress can be made until protocols are agreed with regard to environmental impact.
ACTION:-Application form for work to be carried out obtained from David Bell CCC, members agreed to wait and monitor issue before proceeding with application.
Newton Bus shelter - Deferred till Spring /Summer 2017. To be completed by local painter and decorator. ACTION :-Any suggestion now spring is approaching?
Parish Projects :-
Toilets lease - Deed of Easement and Lease have been received from SLDC for approval in respect of Public toilets at Lindale. ONGOING – no updates. Clerk to email for update as at end Feb 2017
COMMUNITY PLAN –Members have now agreed the updated questionnaire for the Parish Plan review. Content agreed, printer instructed.
ACTION:-Clerk to ask if St Paul’s can deliver with May newsletter with response date for mid-May.
HYDRO PROJECT: CAfs will be able to advise who may be able to help have not replied. If CAf’s can’t help, project will be on hold.
DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR REPORTS:-
COUNTY COUNCILLOR WEARING:Cllr Wearing reported on a range of topical issues:
CCC precept agreed with additional 2% for Adult Social Care and 1.99% increase.
New facility in Grange library to print wirelessly from Tablet devices.
CCC has cleared as many drains as possible, please contact Better Highways South Lakeland if any are not clear.
Bollard Lights that are not working at Lingarth have been referred to contractors and is in hand.
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR SANDERSON: Apologies
DISTRICT CLLR HOLMES –Apologies.
MEETING CLOSED –8.40pm. –DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Wednesday22ndMarch 2017 LindaleVillage Hall at 7.30pm. / All
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Members were reminded that, in accordance with the revised Code of Conduct, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests or other registerable interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting.)

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Members may, however, also decide, in the interests of clarity and transparency, to declare at this point in the meeting, any such disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, as well as any other registrable or other interests.

If a Member requires advice on any item involving a possible declaration of interest which could affect his/her ability to speak and/or vote, he/she is advised to contact the clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Appendix 1

clerks Report- Clerks Report coRRESPONDANCE up to 17th FEBRUARY 2017

Correspondence received from / Details of correspondence / Action taken
CALC /
  • Monthly Circular Feb 17
  • Community led Housing Fund – NALC
  • SL District Ass meeting and paperwork 9/3/17 at Gilpin Bridge
  • Link to CCC South Lakeland Local Committee meeting papers ( see clerk if you want access)
  • Clerk’s Forum 7/2/17 6.30 at Derby Arms
  • Pre-election guidance for Parish Councils
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SLDC /
  • Integrated Care Communities Volunteers /LAP sub group meeting 27/1/2017– Cancelled due to low response at short notice.
  • Play area monthly inspection report – no actions required.

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  • Results of planning applications
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Bill Wearing / Road works on A590 / Circulated
Dales Survey / Pre-consultation on Proposed telecommunication mast at Barrow’s Wife Cartmel Fell.
David Bell CCC / Info and application form for applying for work on Newton Beck / Sent to Cllrs Bate and Wightman for action.
Consultations / None
Correspondence requiring action / None

APPENDIX 2

finance Report FOR Meeting WEDNESDAY 22nd February 2017

BALANCES AS At 17/02/2017

Apprentices £315.20

J W Monument £2303.44

General £17302.97

Toilet Main Fund £2523.16

Recreation Ground £1127.55

VAT outstanding - £959.89

Cheques for ratification:

Chq nos / Details / Amount
inc. VAT / VAT
102130 / Norton Anti-virus Internet Security / 79.99
102131 / Vaio Refurbs – Laptop repairs / 110.00
102132 / United Utilities – Waste Water / 12.79
102133 / Clerks Salary Jan / 383.18
102134 / Clerks Expenses and Broadband / 110.38
102135 / Clerk PAYE / 95.80
102136 / SLS January 2017 / 63.00 / 10.50

Bank Charges:

Date / Details / Amount
05/02/17 / Monthly bank charges / 1.66

Transfers between accounts since last meeting:

Date / Details / Amount

Receipts since last meeting:

Date / Details / Amount
20/01/2017 / Bonus Ball Donation / 240.00

16/11/2018

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