015 Mr Peter Johnson was unanimously elected to be Chairman of the Council though he expressed his intention to end his term of office in May 2004. The Declaration of Office was signed and witnessed.

016 Mr Tony Parker was elected and agreed to renew his term of office as Vice Chairman of the Council.

017 Apologies for Absence were received from Cllr. A Rimmer who is regrettably ill and Cllr. A Shepherd.

018 The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 28^th April 2003 were approved and signed.

019 Matters arising from the Minutes.

a) Cllrs. Handley and Capstick attended the 1^st Responders meeting on 29^th April and said that there appeared to be enough interest to form a group and a secretary had been nominated. A circular asking for interested people in Milnthorpe and Heversham to come forward, had been distributed and consideration was being given to the possibility of Levens being included in the scheme.

b) Ref. 009. A letter had been received from SLDC to explain their reasons to override the Parish Councils recommendation to have St Peters Primary School extension stone faced.

c) Ref. 012,d. An information pack has now been received and the Chairman is to read it.

d) Ref.012,h. Mr David Sykes has been in touch to suggest a public meeting sometime in June. Clerk to request his attendance on 30^th June at 8.p.m.

020 The Financial Annual Report, for year ending 31^st March, 2003 was approved and the current Audit form was taken by the Chairman to study before signing. Authorisation was given to the Clerk to enlist the services of Mr Schofield to be the internal auditor for 2003/4.

The Assets register was checked and it was resolved to compile a new list after checking with CALC exactly what must be listed and guidance on the values to be placed on assets such as land and memorials. Clerk to make enquiries from CALC.

021 The following payment was authorised:

a) Mr R A Parker - expenses - ,27.48.

b) Milnthorpe Steel Band - Leasgill Quarry Trust Fund claim - ,700. Money to be transferred into current account from COIF Deposit Account before cheque can be issued.

022 Membership of the Society of Local Council Clerks was considered and it was resolved to postpone it for the present.

023 Tenders submitted by Martin Tyson for work within the village were considered. For grass cutting ,350. p.a., assorted other work, ,400 p.a. and raking the playground bark, ,120 p.a. All were found to be acceptable authorisation was given to accept the tenders.

024 Quarterly Property Report.

b) Replacement Mowing Machine, Cllr Handley will speak to M Tyson about requirements - possibly to acquire one which collects grass.

025 Grant of Planning Permission to Mr & Mrs Fawcett - re: Crossfield Cottage, Princess Way, Heversham was noted

Grant of planning Permission to Heversham St Peters Primary School, noted.

026 Remaining Correspondence.

a) Letter of Complaint, re: Planning Application 05/03/1131. The Dairy, Lower Haverflatts.- The Council agreed that they had acted in the proper manner. The Chairman stated that he would reply to the letter accordingly.

b) Code of conduct training for Councillors on 22^nd May, Kendal Town Hall, 7.00 p.m. - No one wished to attend, as it was perceived to be for new Councillors.

c) Dog Fouling problems, P.C.=s help requested. - Signs are already being displayed and Heversham=s residents do seem to be being more considerate.

d) Request for Information on Parish Councils to be submitted for the >Parish News= from John Cushnie.- Cllrs Bingham and Woof will make submissions.

e) SLDC Planning applications registered in week ending 6^th May 2003 - to file.

f) SEPCO Solar Energy particularly useful for places where it is expensive to connect into the National Grid. e.g. Lonely bus shelters or rural street lighting. - to file.

g) Royal Mint promotional letter, suggesting the purchase of Jubilee Crowns at ,5.93 + vat.-not required.

h) Public Transport Information Strategy Booklet- Chairman to read.

i) Defra promotional letter about the >Good Councillors Guide. - Not required.

027 Items for information.

a) Cllr Woof informed the Council that the Appeal for the Hillside inspection is due this week and the decision will be out before the next Council meeting.

b) There has been a complaint about motor bike noise from track bikes on a Sunday afternoon and evening.

c) Cllr Parker declared an interest in the >Heron Theatre=, Beetham, before enquiring about the possibility of acquiring a Grant from the Leasgill Quarry Trust Fund. It was thought, that although it could be said to be of benefit to some residents, that it would not be in order to give one, as the Theatre lies outside of the designated area.

d) Cllr Handley has received a very good book on British Trees to help him with his work as the Tree Preservation Officer.

e) The Councillors wished to record their appreciation and thanks to Cllr. Bingham and Cllr. Woof for their regular attendance and contribution to the Parish Council Meetings.

028 The next meeting.- 30^th June, 2003 at 7.00.p.m. with a public meeting at 8.00.p.m. about the Gateway project.