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The following are the minutes of the Colton Parish Council meeting held on
Thursday 10th
January 2008
in Colton Church Hall at 7.30pm. Members Present
Cllr C Barr (Chair ) Cllr T Atkinson Cllr P Harrington Cllr A Robinson Cllr C Potts
Cllr J Watson
Cllr A Robinson Ms M Lane (Clerk)
Also present: 3 members of the public
1.
Apologies Cllr P Lovegrove Cllr I Cunliffe
2.
Minutes of last meeting It was resolved that the Chair be authorised to sign
the minutes of the council meeting held on 26th November 2007 as a true record.
3.
Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of
interest by members in respect of items on this agenda.
4.
Update on Issues from Last
Meeting
·
RoSPA Playground Report: The Clerk reported that an email
had been received from the engineers clarifying the report. The one item
requiring work had been attended to.
·
Seat at Oxen Park: Cllr Watson reported that the seat was now in
position and that further fixing and landscaping was in progress. Cllr Barr
read out a letter from Mr David Oldham of Oxen Park offering to pay for the
bench and requesting leave to add a plaque in memory of his wife, Ann Oldham.
This was agreed unanimously. The Clerk would write to Mr Oldham.
·
Lakeside Notice Board: The Lakeside Hotel had contacted
Cllr Harrington indicating a willingness to cooperate but explained that they
were busy at present. Cllr Harrington would follow up in due course.
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Colton Notice Board: The Council expressed its thanks
to John King for repairing the notice board. It was agreed that the Clerk would
review the condition of PC notice boards.
·
Bus service X35 to stop at Greenodd: The Clerk had written in
support of the campaign.
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SLDC functions that could be taken on by Colton PC: It was agreed that the
Council would wait for feedback from Anne Hall following her attendance at a
meeting on the subject (22nd Jan: "Making Sense of the National
Policy Context") and would ask for someone to talk to the Council on the
subject.
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Location of Salt Heaps: It was agreed that Cllr Barr would
provide a map, showing the location of salt bins and heaps, and circulate this
to Cllrs for updating in time to inform the Highways Dept. for next winter.
5.
Public Participation The following issues were
raised by members of the public: i) Post-Office closures: The
Council was asked to write again in support of Greenodd PO during the 6-week
consultation period which begins in March and was also asked to highlight the
issue in its next Newsletter. This was agreed. ii) Concern over rising fuel
prices: Examples were given on how fuel bills could be reduced: Eskdale's
heating of public buildings with biofuel, cooperative purchasing of fuel oil,
and the allowance for individuals to manufacture a certain amount of their own
biodiesel. It was agreed that the Council would monitor green energy use and
fuel-saving options. iii) Drain on the road
from Bouth to Longmire: The drain at the end of the ‘coffin road’ to Colton
needed to be cleared and monitored. The
road alongside the woodland needed clearing of leaves. The Council would follow
this up, but Cllr Barr reminded the meeting that the Highways Hotline (0845
6096609) could be contacted directly in such circumstances. iv) Council Tax/Parish
Precept: The Parish was taking on more responsibilities and there was
concern that parishioners were being expected to pay. As a large but sparsely
populated parish, any extra work taken on by Colton PC represented a larger
proportion of Council Tax per household. Cllr Barr assured the meeting that
this issue was being addressed by Colton's District Council representatives at
meetings concerned with devolution of responsibilities.
6.
Comments from District
and County Councillors None was present
7.
Planning
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7/2007/5595. Lakeside Hotel, Newby
Bridge, Ulverston LA12 8AT. Extensions to existing conservatory &
provision of access ramp from existing conservatory to garden terrace. No
objections.
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7/2007/5647. Ridding
Bay, Lakeside, Ulverston LA12 8AU.
Rebuild boathouse, new sewage treatment plant, jetty extension,
replacement jetty at former jetty location and dredging. Objections sent on grounds of inappropriate and escalating development.
·
7/2007/5673. Flass Wood, Spark Bridge, Ulverston. Installation of a 0.3m dish at height of 26m
on existing 30m tower; also a small gas bottle cabinet, exhaust flue and
generator. No objections.
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7/2007/5628 Green Cottage,
Finsthwaite, Ulverston, LA12 8BN First floor extension. No
objections.
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7/2007/5648 Mill Gate,
Greenodd, Ulverston. LA12 8HZ Demolition of existing extension and
erection of single storey extension, sun-room & detached garage. No
objections.
8.
Accounts It was
agreed that the following accounts should be paid:
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Cheque number 000383 - £141.00 - Audit Commission Audit Fee
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Cheque number 000384 - £231.00 - C.Slater - Lengthsman's
salary for November:
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Cheque number 000385 - £36.00 - Hawkshead PCC - photocopying
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Cheque number 000386 - £37.31 - Clerk expenses (Dec):
Stationery £8.31, Stamps £29.00
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Cheque number 000387 - £55.81 - Ordnance Survey paper
map-copying licence fee. Receipt of
the following cheques was noted:
·
CALC Lengthsman salary reimbursement (Claim 9, Oct): £112.33
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CCC Lengthsman salary reimbursement (Claim 9, Oct): £112.33 It was agreed that the Clerk should
purchase a dedicated printer, robust enough to handle the significant amount of
paperwork required in supporting the Council.
9.
Colton PC Affordable
Housing Working Group Cllr Potts reported on the Group’s
first meeting. The key findings from the Colton Housing Survey indicated that the
principal housing need was for families with adult children in need of rented
2/3-bedroom accommodation. There was also a need for suitable housing for
elderly people wishing to down-size to single-storey housing. The Working Group
was seeking advice on procedures for access to existing affordable housing in
the parish, and on standard definitions for housing designation.
10.
Community Statement
Update The Council had been asked to update its draft Community
Statement, based on current information and opinion. Cllr Barr had drafted a
short questionnaire for parishioners that could be included in the next newsletter
(due in February) and circulated around local group meetings. This was agreed. This
questionnaire would also serve the purpose of updating the Parish Plan.
11.
Lengthsman Scheme No report was given at this meeting.
12.
Meeting with Haverthwaite
Parish Council Cllr Barr reminded Cllrs of the forthcoming meeting
with Haverthwaite Parish Council at 18.00 on Monday 14th Jan at
Leven Valley School.
13.
Bouth Village Green and
Play Area The Clerk reported that
the registration process was in-hand. The December SLDC risk-assessment report
highlighted one issue which had now been remedied. The Clerk would respond to
the Allianz Insurance Company that all highlighted issues had been attended to
and advice noted. It was felt the Council had done all it could to remind the
SLDC about invoicing for inspections in 2006/2007.
14.
Reports of Meetings Cllr Atkinson reported on the Grizedale Local
Consultative Meeting held on 6th Dec 2007. The main buildings at
Grizedale were to be demolished shortly, including the theatre. Eleven firms
had tendered for the mini-bus shuttle and 2 had been short-listed. The shuttle
was to operate from Haverthwaite Railway Station to Grizedale via Oxen Park and
would hold 14 people plus 5 bikes. The aim was to reduce traffic and to
encourage people to go to Grizedale for the whole day.
15.
NHS Consultation Cllr Robinson reported on the consultation by NHS
Morecambe Bay Trust on 'Foundation Trust Status'. If approved, it would be
launched in July. She would respond on behalf of the Council by the deadline
date of 13th Jan.
16.
Sharing of Parish Clerk
and Possible Amalgamation of Parishes Due to absences, it was agreed to defer discussion until
the next meeting.
17.
Community Board Topic:
Adult Social Care and Child Care Provision Cllr Barr asked for ideas on how the Council could
help. It was agreed that some information on sources of help and advice would
be put in the next Newsletter.
18.
Training Courses The Clerk asked that Cllrs should complete and submit
to her the form for courses attended during 2007. The list of possible CALC
courses was discussed and it was agreed that the Clerk would attend the CiLCA
course required for Colton's Quality Status this year. It was agreed that Cllr
Robinson should attend the 'New Councillor' course.
19.
SLDC Overview and
Scrutiny Committee SLDC had written to ask for suggestions for topics
for this Committee. None was forthcoming at the meeting. Any subsequent ideas
should be sent to the Clerk.
20.
Update of Website Pen
Portraits The Clerk asked that Cllrs look at their pen
portraits on the website and let her have any amendments.
21.
Winter Newsletter The Clerk would ballot for dates for a Newsletter
Working Group meeting shortly, as the Winter Newsletter was due in February.
22.
Voluntary Action Cumbria
(VAC) VAC had asked for permission to put the Colton Parish
Plan on their website. This was agreed.
23.
Correspondence The following correspondence was noted: 1. SLDC
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SLDC - Notice of council meeting Thursday 6th
December S Lakeland House 6.30.
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SLDC - Register of Electors for 2008 - notification of new
update and notices for Notice Boards. 2. CCC
·
Cumbria County Council: Temporary Road Closure Spark Bridge
and Tottlebank to patch highway. 21st January from 9.00 am for 8
days.
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Cumbria County Council, Annual Report 2006/07 3. CALC
·
CALC Circular December 2007/January 2008
·
CALC - South Lakeland District Association. Minutes of
Meeting on 29th Nov 2007. 4. Grizedale
Project
·
Grizedale Project Newsflash
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Grizedale Local Consultative Group Meeting Minutes - Dec 6th
·
Christmas card from Forestry Commission. With some tree
seeds to plant. 5. VAC
·
Voluntary Action Cumbria - The Gazette: Community Action
Plans. Issue 5, Winter 2007. 6. FELLS (Friends
of Eden, Lakeland and Lunesdale Society): update on spread of wind farms. 7. Cumbria
Energy Efficiency Advice centre – Newsletter. 8. Water Park
Adventure Centre. Newsletter and
Christmas card. 9. Cumbria
Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) November/December Newsletter. 10. 'Link-up'
Newsletter Autumn/Winter 2007 - Third Sector Network News 11. ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) -
Confirmation and notification of Renewal of Registration under DPA 1998. 12. Mobile Phone
mast: Vodafone - no plans to extend
coverage. 13. T-mobile - our
letter forwarded to appropriate dept. 14. Broadband:
Andrew Lathwell, Garsdale & Grisedale Broadband Group - emailed as
result of contact from MP. Offered info/advice. 15. Judith Dove's
thank-you card to Council 16. Christmas
card from Tim Farron Late Correspondence: 17. CALC request for agreement that Cllr David Foot
continues as parish representative on the Ulverston Market Town Initiative.
(Agreed). 18. CALC: Notes
of meeting of Lake District Parish Councils held on 19th Nov 2007.
Next meeting to be held on 28th April in Keswick. 19. Anne Hall
(SLDC Councillor): Information about a meeting on 'Making Sense of the National
Policy Context' that she will be attending on 22nd January, and
invitation for Cllrs to send any representations they wish her to make on
devolution of responsibilities to parishes. 20. Letter from CCC re postponement of Grange and
Cartmel Community Board meeting due to be held on 10th Jan. It will
be postponed until 12th February.
24.
Date of Next Meeting(s) A schedule of meeting dates for 2008 was agreed as
follows: (Thursday 10th
January Colton Church Hall ) Monday 18th
February Bouth Village Hall Thursday 27th
March Rusland Village Hall Parish Open Meeting & Parish Council Monday 12th
May Finsthwaite Village Hall Annual
Parish Council Meeting 2008 Monday 23rd
June tba Monday 28th
July tba Monday 8th
September tba Monday 20th
October tba Monday 1st
December tba The next meeting was confirmed as Monday 18th
February in Bouth Village Hall at 7.30 p.m..
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