ALLITHWAITE UPPER PARISH COUNCIL
(LINDALE and NEWTON IN CARTMEL)
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT NEWTON VILLAGE HALL
WEDNESDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2017 at 7.30 pm
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1156 / PRESENT: Cllr Squire (Chair) Cllr Ian Maynard, (Vice Chair), Cllr Mrs McClure, Cllr Clarke, Cllr Bate, Cllr Wightman, District Cllr Holmes.
IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs D Cowperthwaite. Public:- Phil Ruston from Connecting Cumbria
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 2ND August 2017 proposed McClure Cllr Bate, Seconded Cllr McClure. All in favour.
APOLOGIES: Cllr Armstrong, County Councillor Wearing, District Councillor Sanderson.
CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS: - None
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS by members regarding items on the agenda: nONE
Public participation/questions or concerns relating to items on the agenda. – Phil Ruston from Connecting Cumbria addressed the meeting, he wants to arrange a Digital Inclusion Event in the parish, and the aim is to raise awareness about why Superfast Broadband is important for Social and Economic benefits and encourage upgrades in the parish.
ACTION:- Clerk to liaise with village halls regarding availability, parish newsletters/village hall and local groups for publicity. Event to be held Mon-Thurs evening in November.
CLERKS REPORT:-Correspondence Received – as per attached schedule. All noted.
Correspondence received since 8th September 2017 – Reported and noted.
ONGOING ISSUES TO BE REVISTED:
- Make us a website have finally responded about the photo on AUPC website home page, they said we will need to take the photograph from a wider prospective that will not need to be cropped if we wish Newton Fell to be shown in the background.
-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:- None
APPLICATIONS REFUSED: - None
NOTICE OF INTENTION:-None
WITHDRAWN:- 7/2017/5137 Proposed EE mast at Barrow Wife, Cartmel Fell.
(1st Application)
PROPERTY RE-NAMING: NONE ENFORCEMENT: NONE
NEW decisions made under clerks delegated powers to be ratified - NONE
APPLICATIONS PENDING APPROVAL BY LDNPA:-
7/2017/5381 Retrospective Planning application for Hadwins (Lindale) Ltd, Lindale, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6LP Retention of disabled toilet/lean-to extension.
7/2017/5401 Hadwin’s Audi, 3 illuminated facia signs and 2 standing illuminated signs.
7/2017/5464 Land at Barrow Wife, Cartmel Fell LA11 6NZ Installation of a Telecommunications Base Station.(2ND Application)
7/2017/5272 1 Broomhill Cottage, Lindale – to add extra en-suite bedroom
7/2017/ 5285 - Rose Cottage, High Newton - Add gate posts and gates; add fence and trellis in garden; move calor gas tank and move shed and reduce in size
7/2014/5577 Live/work unit and three local needs houses, Land adjacent Shaw's Warehouse, The Gill, Lindale, Grange over Sands.
APPLICATION PENDING FURTHER CONSIDERATION - Old Shaw's transport yard 7/2017/5290 Proposed 5 local needs dwellings.
Update received from LDNPA on 03/06/2017
LDNPA consider in the circumstances of the case, the application should not to be considered separately from the following:- reserved matters; layout and scale. Without the above reserved matters it is not possible to understand or make a full and proper assessment of the potential impacts and implications which a development on this site might have. In accordance with the provisions of Article 5(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015 we therefore notify you that we are unable to determine the application unless full details of the layout and scale of the development are provided. These must be shown on accurate site layout, elevation, floor and section plans drawn to a metric scale.
The application will not be progressed until these details are received by LDNPA.
oTHER PLANNING MATTERS:- none
Parish Projects updates: - see mins from previous meeting and notes for this meeting.
Parish Council Representatives Reports – None
Parish Council Consultations – Cumbria Constabulary Survey, Cllr Maynard to complete. Articles for Parish Magazine October 2017 – Details of Connecting Cumbria Digital Inclusion Workshops to be arranged. Date agreed for Autumn Litter pick – 29/10/2017 2pm Lindale 2.15 Newton.
Action: Clerk to check with Grange now if we can utilise them for Parish newsletters as and when Church magazine ceases.
Nomination for replacement PC representative on Taylor Newton and Hibbert trust following Cllr Marwood’s resignation.
Ann Clitheroe Secretary to Taylor Newton and Hibbert Turust has approached the Parish Council, Geraldine Brierley is to take over as Chairman and her husband John Brierley is interested in working with her on the committee to assist her, he is willing to be our 2nd Parish Council representative if members are happy to support.
AGREED - John Brierley to be nominated and approved as our representative on Taylor Newton and Hibbert Trust. Proposed Cllr McClure, Seconded Cllr Clarke, all in favour. Clerk to advise Ann Clitheroe and thank John Brierley. Members agreed that it is appropriate for us to nominate a representative from outside Councillor Membership to be our representative. Former Councillor Jill Tattersall undertook this role after her resignation from the Council.
Finance Report:
Consider the finance report as at 8th September 2017 –
Cheques for ratification -Resolution to approve payment of cheques as per finance report.
Proposed Cllr Mrs McClure, Seconded Cllr Wightman, all in favour.
PLANNING – Planning Applications TO BE RATIFIED UNDER CLERKS DELEGATED POWERS- None
PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY PARISH COUNCIL:-
7/2017/5539 Bateman BMW, Lloyds Motor Group, Clear, level and drain land within existing site to extending parking spaces. Supported. Proposed Cllr McClure, Seconded Cllr Bate, all in favour.
7/2017/5561 - 7 Dixon Wood Close, Lindale- Proposal to construct terrace to widen existing path.
Supported. Proposed Cllr Maynard, Seconded Cllr McClure, all in favour.
7/2017/5557 -25 Lingarth Proposed enclosed front porch.
Supported. Proposed Cllr Maynard Seconded Cllr Wightman, no objections. Cllrs McClure and Clarke abstained as they live close to the proposal.
Amended plans:-
7/2017/5381 – Hadwin’s Lakeland Audi – Retention of disabled toilet/lean to extension and condenser unit and enclosure around unit. (Condensers are required for the air conditioning units.)
Supported. Proposed Cllr McClure, Seconded Cllr Clarke, all in favour.
Other Planning issues arising since last meeting:- Old Shaw's transport yard 7/2017/5290 Proposed 5 local needs dwellings.
APPLICATION PENDING -Update received from LDNPA on 03/06/2017 – ONGOING as at this September meeting.
LDNPA consider in the circumstances of the case, the application should not to be considered separately from the following:- reserved matters; layout and scale. Without the above reserved matters it is not possible to understand or make a full and proper assessment of the potential impacts and implications which a development on this site might have. In accordance with the provisions of Article 5(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015 we therefore notify you that we are unable to determine the application unless full details of the layout and scale of the development are provided. These must be shown on accurate site layout, elevation, floor and section plans drawn to a metric scale.
The application will not be progressed until these details are received by LDNPA.
APPLCATION WITHDRAWN:-
7/2017/5137 EE Telecommunication’s apparatus, equipment cabinets, fenced compound and 15 metre of new access track – Barrow Wife, Cartmel Fell.
ENVIRONMENT
New Issues:-
Date agreed for Autumn Litter pick – 29/10/2017 2pm Lindale 2.15 Newton. Clerk to arrange publicity and equipment loan.
- Land at Back o’ the Fell Road has been cleared for possible development - Monitor
-Footpath from School- Response from LDNPA regarding damage from heavy duty plant – no further action required but monitor in case situation deteriorates.
- Clerk reported that Lakeland Audi have completed the resurfacing at the entrance to the recreation ground up to the bus shelter at no charge, a donation to the benefit of the Parish Council and community. Appearance has been greatly enhanced and members expressed their thanks. Invitation is extended to Members and guests to attend launch event for alterations on 23/24 September 2017.
ACTION:- Clerk to provide details of numbers attending to Lakeland Audi.
ONGOING ISSUES:
Risk of flooding at Sheepbarrow Close culvert. All work now completed – matter closed.
PARISH AREAS:-
Report regarding parish areas by member completing weekly inspections.
- Slippery path at Skittergate- Cllr Maynard suggested parish Council consider the installation of a handrail on the steep part of the footpath, he will approach the adjacent property owner for consent then we can investigate cost.
Bench renovation project- Clerk has established contact with Community Payback Team Manager and he has confirmed that this is a project they would be interested in. Cllr Armstrong and Cllr Squire to liaise with him regarding meeting up for site visit to assess the project?
Woodland Area planting scheme: We have received 1 representation from a local resident objecting to planting scheme, advertised intention and asked for feedback in September Parish Magazine- to responses to date. Planting deferred until Spring 2018 and only to be considered for our side of the beck.
SLDC Inspection report:-
-Only item outstanding is repairs to footpath caused by flooding. (See below)
Repairs to Footpath to recreation ground – Flood damage
CCF has approved grant application and award £1350, lowest quote for project is £2800 plus VAT.
ACTION:- Clerk to put on agenda for October meeting to plan project and how to finance shortfall, members are to consider doing it in 2 phases. Cllr McClure to liaise with Contractors to see if feasible.
–Rota for parish area inspections: - September Cllr Squire, October Cllr Clarke, November Cllr Armstrong. December Cllr Maynard, January – Cllr Squire.
Lindale bus shelter- Mrs Sue Lishman reported that slates are loose again on window sills, Cllr McClure will arrange for repair.
Report regarding parish areas by member completing weekly inspections in Newton-
Pothole repair outstanding, monitor and see if completed by next meeting.
ACTION:-Cllr Bate reported that this has now been resolved, matter closed.
Newton Bus shelter – Work now completed at cost of £135 including materials.
Parish PROJECTS:-Toilets lease - Deed of Easement and Lease have been received from SLDC for approval in respect of Public toilets at Lindale.
Now awaiting final signatures of 2 nominated Members and Clerk and appointment required to swear Declaration for Landlord and Tenant Act. Provisionally 22/9/2017
COMMUNITY PLAN : Cllr Squire has analysed key findings and reported at this meeting, written reports provided to all Councillors. Individual comments from local residents to be reviewed for inclusion. ONGOING
HYDRO PROJECT - Update on progress from Cllr Squire regarding completion/submission of application for Pre-development costs to Cumbria Rural Energy Fund.
Cllr Squire reported that he requires 2 more quotes needed then he will be able to submit the application. ONGOING
DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR REPORTS:-
COUNTY COUNCILLOR WEARING: Apologies
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR SANDERSON: Apologies.
DISTRICT CLLR HOLMES – District Cllr Holmes reported on a range of topical issues and submitted written report to the clerk and members.
MEETING CLOSED – 9.30pm. –DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Wednesday 18th October 2017 at 7.30 Lindale Village Hall / Clerk
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Appendix 1
Clerks Report coRRESPONDeNCE up to 8th September 2017
Correspondence received from / Details of correspondence / Action takenCALC / · County Circular September
· CALC AGM 18/11/2017 Carlisle Racecourse Crime Commissioner Peter McCall is guest speaker.
· Friday Round Up memos
SLDC / · Free Heart start Training for Community Groups
· LAP Meeting date – Doodle Poll / Noted
Circulated
CCF / · Acknowledgement of Grant application
CCC / · Carol Last – meeting about 532 bus service issues. 22/08/2017 Grange Victoria Hall.
· Cumbria Minerals and Waste local Plan – Inspector’s Report
· Gaye Hicks- Living Well Fair Grange Library 15/9/17 / Report from Councillor who attended.
Circulated
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LDNPA / · LDNPA Breakthrough Action Management Plan 2015-2010
· 2 Planning applications
· Correspondence regarding broken footpath sign Back Road. / Circulated
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EA / Confirmation that all work has now been completed on the beck at Sheepbarrow close. / Circulated.
NALC Briefing July 2017 / Reform of Data Protection legislation / noted
SLS Cumbria and Make us Visible / Invoices for payment / Actioned
Richard Williams
Paul Thompson
Sean Warburton / Enq about history of Burnbank Farm.
Enq about Binion graves.
Enq about allotments / Referred to local resident.
John Brierley has responded with info.
Forwarded to Cllr McClure
Consultations / Cumbria Constabulary / Paper copy obtained – Agenda Clerks Report
Correspondence requiring action / None
Taylor Newton and Hibbert Charity - New Trustee required as PC representative. John Brierley appointed as Parish Representative in addition to Cllr McClure. / See agenda item and Councillor notes.
BDO – clarification of info for Annual Audit / Resolved
Jo Shaw – Suggestion for starting Neighbourhood Watch in village
Matter closed / Cllr Squire invited to meeting, unable to attend only weekend resident.
Claire Logan – Gedye and Son, updated lease to sign and Declaration to swear for Landlord and Tenant Act / Clerk arranging- awaiting availability from Chair
Appendix 2
finance Report FOR Meeting WEDNESDAY 13/09/2017
BALANCES AS At 08/09/2017
Apprentices £315.20
J W Monument £2803.44
General £22260.10
Toilet Main Fund £3630.45
Recreation Ground £1427.55
VAT outstanding - £579.72
Cheques for ratification:
Chq nos / Details / Amountinc. VAT / VAT
25/08/2017 / 102179 / Clerk Salary August 2017 / 383.18
25/08/2017 / 102194 / Clerks PAYE August 2017 / 95.80
04/09/2017 / 102193 / SLS Cumbria Ltd – Grass cut – Aug 2017 / 594.00 / 99.00
04/09/2017 / 102195 / Build us a web site – Annual web hosting / 83.99
Bank Charges:
Date / Details / Amount05/08/17 / Monthly bank charges / 1.66
05/09/17 / Monthly bank charges / 1.66
Receipts since last meeting:
Date / Details / AmountNone
27/11/2017
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