BROUGHTON MOOR PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: Mr Rob Ives Clerk: Rev’d Judith Morgan
Minutes of the Meeting held at 7.00pm on Tuesday 31st January 2017
Present: Parish Councillors David Sharp, John Berry,
and Raymond Thynne
County Councillor Keith Little
County and Borough Councillor Carni McCarron-Holmes.
PCSO Clare Parker
Parish Clerk Judith Morgan
Also Present Paul Tweddle
Councillor David Sharp in the Chair
89/16 Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Rob Ives, Thomas Armstrong, Marjorie Harrison and Elaine Martin.
90/16 Requests for Dispensations – there were none.
91/16 Declarations of interest – there were none.
92/16 Public Section
i. Mr Tweddle raised concern re a burnt out vehicle which had been involved in a head on collision some time ago and was left abandoned near the silver tank on the road from Broughton Moor to Ellenborough and which has been taped off by police. (this was later raised with PCSO Parker under Police matters – see Min 93/16 below).
ii. Mr Tweddle raised concerns re fly tipping on the path from Broughton Moor to Broughton past Soddy Gap. County Councillor Keith Little offered to look into this matter and, if appropriate, raise it with CCC. Mr Tweddle wished to place on record his admiration of ABC who respond very swiftly to reports of fly tipping. Action; KL
93/16 Police Matters
Information on the emergency closure of the C2016 Broughton to Papcastle road, for 21 days from 31st January, was received. Poster giving details to be displayed in the noticeboard for public information. Action; JM
PCSO Parker arrived at this point.
PCSO Parker confirmed that there had been no further reports of disturbances at the bus shelter near Moorfields, it was thought that the dark nights and colder weather may have put a temporary stop to this.
PCSO Parker agreed to make enquiries regarding the burnt-out vehicle mentioned in Minute 92/16 i) above.
PCSO Parker left the meeting at this point.
94/16 Minutes
On the proposal of Cllr J Berry, seconded by Cllr D Sharp, the minutes of the meeting held on 29th November 2016 were approved and signed as a correct record.
95/16 Matters arising from the Minutes
i) Further to minute 79/16 i) a donation of £20 had been made by the Hall family for use of the Community Centre on Christmas Eve. This had been passed on to the Over 60s Group for their funds.
ii) Further to minute 79/16 ii) County Councillor K Little reported on actions to date regarding the disputed footpath near the former garage on Seaton Road. The residents of the top bungalow had removed the blockage and were now happy for people to walk the designated path without intrusion onto their private land. The ‘Footpath’ sign had been removed by CCC at the landowners’ request and re-sited more appropriately. The residents of the bottom bungalow had refused to comply with the order to open up the path and had installed extra blockage which had been removed by CCC on Friday 27th January and replaced by the landowners on Saturday 28th January, subsequently removed by another local resident the following day. The matter is now in the hands of CCC’s legal department and it was noted that the owners of the bottom bungalow have asked local MP Sue Hayward, to intervene. County Councillor K Little stated that this would not delay the legal process and CCC would progress the matter accordingly. County Councillor K Little reiterated that CCC will only act in accordance with the Countryside Act and were seeking a legal resolution to these ongoing problems. County Councillor K Little was thanked for his ongoing support and it was acknowledged that some progress had been made on this matter.
Cllr J Berry requested that the public litter bin, removed along with the footpath sign, be reinstated at a suitable location – County Councillor K Little agreed to request this be done. Action; KL
County Councillor K Little left the meeting at this point.
96/16 Planning Matters
Information on the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 2) site allocations preferred options consultation was received. Poster giving details of drop-in sessions to be placed on the noticeboard for public information Action; JM.
Cllr J Berry to read information provided on CD rom and report to Parish Councillors anything pertaining to Broughton Moor Action; JB
97/16 Community Centre Update
i) The Clerk reported that the Charity Commission Annual Return for Broughton Moor Community Centre had been completed and registered online ahead of the deadline for submissions.
ii) It was agreed that a Trustees meeting be held on Wednesday 15th February at 7pm to progress issues concerning the Community Centre, including development of a plan for the building and its future use. Action; All Parish Councillors
iii) It was further agreed that a ‘Parish Plan’ should be developed by the parish council, separate to the Community Centre plan, in order to prioritize work in the parish. This to be an agenda item for the next Parish Council meeting. Action; JM
iv) Cllr R Thynne had obtained quotations for installation of WiFi to the Community Centre and it was agreed that this be discussed further at the Trustees meeting on 15th February.
98/16 Correspondence
The following items of correspondence were received:
i) Letter from St Columba’s Church stating that works were about to begin on the Church building which would permit the congregation to return, hopefully, by Easter 2017, thanking the Parish Council for its ongoing support and requesting use of the Community Centre for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 5th April 2017 at 6pm. This was agreed. Action; JM
ii) Message to website from Ms R Hindle requesting help with her ongoing garden flooding problem – clerk to liaise with Ms Hindle. Action; JM
iii) Monthly play inspection report from ISS. It was agreed that this document be circulated regularly to all members of the Parish Council and become a regular agenda item for future meetings. Clerk to request a quotation from ISS for replacement of worn wood on public seating area, for consideration at the next parish council meeting, Action; JM
iv) Information from the Pensions’ Regulator giving timescales for Parish Council to register. Clerk to register information requested. Action; JM
v) County and Allerdale Councillor C McCarron-Homes advised the Parish Council of proposed re-warding to take place under the current boundaries review which would see Broughton Moor removed from its grouping with Ewanrigg and included with Seaton. It was agreed that Broughton Moor has a natural affinity with Maryport, to which most residents look for essential services such as GP’s and the GPO. Clerk to contact Mr Andrew Seekings of the Boundaries Commission Review Dept, to register these concerns. Action; JM
99/16 Moorfields Bus Shelter.
After discussion it was resolved that the Clerk request a quotation from ISS for the removal of the Perspex sides of the bus shelter and replacement with black metal sheets which could then be painted. Action; JM
Discussions were also held about general improvements to the village environs. County and Borough Councillor C McCarron-Homes agreed to send to the clerk information on the Young Offenders’ Community Pay Back Scheme and to investigate possibilities to renovate and improve the vintage signpost and its environs on the corner of the Broughton Moor to Ellenborough Road. Clerk to also contact County Councillor K Little re the possibility of renovating the signpost. Action; CMcC-H and JM
100/16 Wind Farm Report
Minutes of the recent inaugural meeting of the Advisory Panel had been circulated to members prior to the meeting. Cllr R Thynne reported on the meeting which had agreed a robust procedure for applications and a system for payment of successful applications. It was noted that the Trustees of the Community Centre could apply for funds for work to the Centre without conflict of interest and CFF had advised that the public be informed of any such applications in the interests of transparency, this was agreed.
The content of letters to Milburn’s solicitors from Mrs C Ferguson and Mr A Tyson were noted. It was agreed that nothing in either letter should prevent the handover of funds presently held in the Cumberland Building Society’s ‘Broughton Moor Wind Farm’ account to CCF for disbursement under the current scheme.
On the proposal of Cllr J Berry, seconded by Cllr D Sharp, it was resolved that Councillor Rob Ives and Rev’d J Morgan be added as signatories to the ‘Broughton Moor Wind Farm’ account at the Cumberland Building Society. Action RI and JM
A message sent by Mr A Tyson to the Parish Council’s website was read and its content noted.
101/16 Finance
i) Cheques to be issued;
The following were agreed:
101445 HMRC PAYE £ 66.20
101446 Rev J Morgan (January Salary + Expenses) £285.57
101447 GNAAS (donation) £ 50.00
102/16 Date of next meeting
Tuesday 21st February 2017 at 7.00pm
The meeting closed at 8.45pm.