Millom Without Parish Council

MILLOM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AT THE HILL VILLAGE HALL, ON 4 NOVEMBER 2024 COMMENCING AT 7.30PM

Present

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

Lesley Cooper (Clerk)

3 members of the public

Apologies for Absence

Cllr D Savage (Personal) – Accepted

Exclusion of Press and Public

None

Declarations of Interest

None

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 7 October 2024 were approved and signed by the Chair.

Police Liaison Report

Circulated

Public Participation

Residents raised concerns regarding the **ongoing issues at Pinnel Hole**, including unauthorized vehicle parking and littering.

The Chair confirmed that these concerns would be passed on to the appropriate authorities.

Unitary Councillor Report

No report

Applications for Development

New Applications

4/24/2401/0F1 – Land at The Green

Proposal for the **construction of a new agricultural storage building**.

Decision: Supported, subject to an assessment of visual impact.

Ratification of Observations Submitted Under Devolved Powers

None

Planning Decisions

• 4/24/2350/0F1 – Construction of a small-scale solar farm – **Approved**

Financial Records

Approved Payments

• L Cooper – Clerk’s salary & expenses: £611.74
• HMRC – PAYE: £131.80
• Dream Landscapes – Grass cutting: £400.00
• Thwaites Village Hall – Room hire: £84.00
• Website Hosting Fees – £120.00

Receipts

• Precept: £12,000

Bank Reconciliation

Statement dated 31 October 2024 verified by Cllr Kitchingman.

Budget Comparison Report

No action required.

Parish Matters

Community Plan

Findings from The Hill Residents’ Consultation

The consultation session on **5 October 2024** was successful, with significant feedback gathered on transport, housing, and environmental priorities.

Action: A formal report will be prepared for the December meeting.

Electricity Resilience

Cllr Savage confirmed that further discussions with **Electricity Northwest (ENW)** were scheduled.

Parish Projects

Active Transport

Cllr Calsy provided an update, confirming progress on securing additional funding for **cycle paths and pedestrian safety measures**.

Pinnel Hole

Concerns continue over **unauthorized parking and waste disposal**.

Resolution: The Parish Council agreed to submit a formal complaint to **Cumberland Council** regarding enforcement actions.

Community Notice Boards

All **new notice boards** are in place, and maintenance schedules are being established.

Policies, Procedures, and Consultations

Website and Email Addresses

The new **Parish Council website** is live and operational.

Resolution: Councillors to submit any amendments or suggestions for the December meeting.

Correspondence

• A resident requested an update on **footpath maintenance and overgrown hedging**.
• A resident raised concerns regarding **noise pollution from a nearby construction site**.

Councillor Matters

• Cllr Wright reported ongoing issues with **road surface deterioration at Thwaites**.
• Cllr Bates noted an increase in **heavy lorry traffic in residential areas**.

Date of Next Meeting

2 December 2024 at The Hill Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 PM.

The meeting closed at 9:25 PM.