March 2024 Signed
MILLOM WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AT THWAITES VILLAGE HALL, THE GREEN ON 4 MARCH 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 M Kitchingman
Lesley Cooper (Clerk)
Apologies for Absence
Cllr P Murray (Ill), Cllr C Carrington (Holiday) – Accepted and approved by the council
Exclusion of Press and Public
None
Declarations of Interest
None
Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 5 February 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 reported that a member of the Environment Group would look at the bamboo issue on Hill Brow.
Public Participation
None
Unitary Councillor Report
No report
Applications for Development
New Applications
4/24/2053/0F1 – Highfield, The Hill
Single-storey front, side, and rear extension, two-storey rear extension, new entrance canopy, new balcony, new stone facing to front elevation plus internal and external alterations to an existing dwelling.
Resolution: Supported
4/24/2060 – Part Field No. 1654 & 1041 Near Green Road, The Green
Erect roof over existing sheep pens.
Resolution: Supported
Ratification of Observations Submitted Under Devolved Powers
None
Planning Decisions
7/2024/4012 – Thwaite Yeat Farm, Thwaites
Extension to agricultural building – Notice of Intention (Agricultural, Q6g).
Decision: Prior Approval Not Required (NOI)
Financial Records
Approved Payments
- L Cooper – Clerk’s salary & expenses: £611.74
- HMRC – PAYE: £131.80
- Information Commissioner – Data Protection fee: £40.00
- Noticeboard Company – Community notice boards: £1,569.60
Receipts
None
Bank Reconciliation
The statement dated 31 January 2024 was verified by Cllr Kitchingman.
Budget Comparison Report
No action required.
Grass Cutting Contract for 2024
Resolution: Approved – Contract to remain with Dream Landscapes.
Parish Matters
Community Plan
Parish Seats
Works have been completed.
Resolution: All seats will be inspected. The Clerk will circulate the asset checklist proforma.
Review of Solar Lights
Consultation proposed: The Pump House to the Village Hall route.
Flyers will be distributed and notices published in Out & About.
Resolution: The Annual Parish Meeting on 15 April 2024 will include a Prolectric representative to answer questions on solar lighting.
ENW Electricity Resilience
Technical experts will be invited to talk to the council. Tree clearing is in progress.
Parish Projects
Active Transport
Resolution: The topic will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on 15 April 2024.
Policies, Procedures, and Consultations
Email Addresses and Website
Under review
Emergency Plan Review
Cllrs Carrington and Bates are currently reviewing it.
Contacts for Thwaites and The Hill Village Hall are required.
Sub-Group Reports
Environment Group
More volunteers needed for litter picking.
Annual Parish Meeting – 15 April 2024
Topics to be covered:
- Solar Lights
- Community Plan
- Play Park
- Heritage Trail
Reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies
South Copeland Community Partnership – GDF
No report
Correspondence
No additional correspondence received.
Councillor Matters
- Cllr Kitchingman reported that the restraining wire on the BT pole by the Lime Kiln requires attention. Cllr Nugent will report it.
- Cllr Nugent reported that the fence at Pinnel Hole had broken down. The Clerk will obtain a quote to replace/repair it.
- Cllr Savage reported that there will be an introductory meeting with the Lowther Estates Manager on 8 March 2024.
- Cllr Savage announced that he will stand down as Chair at the May meeting.
Date of Next Meeting
8 April 2024 at The Hill Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 PM.
The meeting closed at 9:05 PM.