Millom Without Parish Council

MILLOM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AT THE HILL VILLAGE HALL, ON 8 APRIL 2024 COMMENCING AT 7.30PM

Present

Cllr D Savage (Chair), Cllr A Nugent, Cllr V Pogrel, Cllr I Lockwood, Cllr B Wright, Cllr A Calsy, Cllr M Bates, Cllr P Murray, Cllr C Carrington, Cllr M Kitchingman

Lesley Cooper (Clerk)

1 member of the public

Apologies for Absence

None

Exclusion of Press and Public

None

Declarations of Interest

None

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 4 March 2024 were approved and signed by the Chair.

Proposed by: Cllr Calsy, Seconded by: Cllr Lockwood

Police Liaison Report

Circulated

Progress Report

Clerk’s Report

The Clerk read out a response from the owner of Dunningwell Hall. The Parish Council’s response will include the following points:

• The Parish Council did not call the meeting; it was initiated by an agent of the owner.
• The owner should set their own agenda and invite the Parish Council and community members.
• All objections to the planning application are on the planning portal and are not “gossip.”
• The agent was aware of the complaints/comments and should have informed the developer.
• Given the correspondence received, the Parish Council sees no value in progressing the meeting.

Freedom of Information Request – Dunningwell Hall

Discussion took place regarding the information provided by Cumberland Council. It was noted that:

• The original planning application was not provided, which is a breach of legal process.
• The planning authority had raised concerns brought forward by the Parish Council and the community with the agent.

Resolution: The Parish Council will not attend any proposed meeting with the owner/developer of Dunningwell Hall.

Proposed by: Cllr Carrington, Seconded by: Cllr Murray

Carried: 9 in favor, 1 abstention

Public Participation

A member of the public expressed disgust at the tone of a letter sent to the Parish Council, finding it derogatory to residents near the development. They also noted that works were still being carried out by the developer. Residents stated they would not attend any meeting with the developer.

The Chair thanked the member of the public for their attendance and comments.

Unitary Councillor Report

No report

Applications for Development

New Applications

4/24/2079/0F1 – Underwood, The Hill

New triple garage and detached stable.

Resolution: Supported in principle

Ratification of Observations Submitted Under Devolved Powers

None

Planning Decisions

None

Financial Records

Approved Payments

• CALC – Membership renewal: £245.98
• G Fox – Replacement for destroyed cheque: £135.00

Receipts

None

Bank Reconciliation

Statement not received.

Budget Comparison Report

The Clerk reported a £1,207 underspend for the year.

Asset Register

Resolution: Approved

Risk Assessment/Risk Register

Resolution: Approved

Parish Matters

Community Plan

Parish Seats

Cllr Kitchingman will use the current Asset Register to produce an inspection checklist and report back at the May meeting.

Electricity Resilience

Technical experts will be invited to speak to the Council. Cllr Savage to pursue this.

Parish Projects

Active Transport

A meeting with MP Trudy Harrison is scheduled for 19 April 2024 to set up a task force to promote Active Transport routes.

Policies, Procedures, and Consultations

Website and Email Addresses

Quotations will be obtained for a new website.

Emergency Plan Review

Resolution: Completed

CVS Volunteer Event – 25 April 2024

Action: Cllr Savage will circulate event details.

Sub-Group Reports

Environment Group

No report

Community Event – 15 April 2024

Representatives from **solar lights, Heritage Trail, Sustainable Travel, Playpark development, Info Hub, local businesses, and other organizations** have been invited to attend.

Parish Councillors are encouraged to attend, as the event outcomes will help shape the new Community Plan.

Reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies

South Copeland Community Partnership – GDF

A desk study of the Community Impact Survey is planned. There is a delay in constructing the new website, pending NWS approval.

Meeting with Lowther Estates

Cllr Bates met with the new Lowther Estates Manager and discussed Park Wood. The discussions were positive, with plans to replace spruce with sustainable woodland.

Date of Next Meeting

13 May 2024 at Thwaites Village Hall, The Green, commencing at 7:30 PM.

The meeting closed at 9:30 PM.