HEVERSHAM PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 29th September, 2008 which commenced at 7.30pm, in the Athenaeum, Leasgill.

 

Present: Councillors: Peter Shaw; Tom Grindey; Adrian Bland; Ailsa Hulme; Andrew Lucas; Tony Parker, G Capstick; County Councillor Roger Bingham; District Councillor Brenda Woof; the Clerk and one member of the public.

 

657  Apologies for absence - none.

 

658  There were no declarations of Members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda.

 

659   The Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 18th August 2008 were signed by the Chairman as a true record.

 

660  Matters raised by Members of the Public for future consideration.- Inconsiderate parking, the Council felt they had already taken steps to reduce it and there was nothing more they could do.

 

661  Reports

a)      Playground. Equipment, trimming of bushes, moles, gates.

·        The Playground gates seem to be alright now.

·        The equipment is fine and Cllr. Capstick will keep the inspection book for another month.

·        The moles are still being a problem, Cllr. Bland will organise the removal.

b)      Jubilee seat. Removal of ivy – done.   

c)      WI seat – ongoing.

d)      Affordable housing (Cllrs Hulme and Shaw) Lucy Reynolds is to send helpful information.  The Clerk is to email the affordable housing report to the Councillors.

e)      Meetings of councillors as Trustees of Leasgill Quarry or the Athenaeum. (Cllr Shaw) Having checked the legalities with CALC this will now be a separate meeting.

f)        SLDC “Parish Summit” at Preston Patrick. - P Shaw attended the meeting which was held to encourage more local input in Local Government. The idea is to create “Local Area Partnerships” where County, District and Parish Councillors and possibly representatives would consult.  

g)      Painting of signs.- A6 painted. Cllr. Parker to ask the Steward to change the incorrect sign at Lower Haverflatts.

h)      First Responders. “Keep Clear” area by St Mary’s well. - Cllr Shaw has met with John Bell and the sign is to keep clear a two car length for short stops.

i)        Tree pruning in Quarry Wood. - The Clerk has signed and returned a form giving permission for work to be done by United Utilities Ref. 3127.

j)        Any relevant matters from District Councillor Brenda Woof. – None.

k)      Any relevant matters from County Councillor Roger Bingham. – The conservation area idea for Leasgill is being considered. Cllr. Bingham will speak about the Cockpit to Mr Darlington who needs evidence that the Cockpit and the Old School is of historic significance.

l)        Progress with the “Field of Dreams”. – A notice has been served and we are asked to inform DEFRA when any action has been taken.

 

662   A wreath for Remembrance Day will be purchased by the Clerk and a donation of £30 made.

 

663  Correspondence

a)      The Athenaeum informs that they are increasing room hire charges by 5%. From 1st Oc.08.

b)      SLDC write about the White Paper on managing radioactive waste. http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/radioactivity/mrws/index.htm

c)      CCC inform of their report regarding Managing Radioactive Waste safely. http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/CouncilMeetings/Content/Public/2969/3961785735.pdf

d)      Clerk and Councils Direct, September, 08.

e)      Copy of a letter to Mr Darlington, the Conservation Officer of SLDC requesting that Leasgill be considered for becoming a conservation area.

f)        Amey Mouchel inform of resurfacing works on the A590, to be carried out from 6th- 11th October between 20.00 and 06.00 hours.

g)      Cumbria CVS News Sept. & Oct. editions.

h)      Cumbria Youth Support Services Newsletter.

i)        Highways Agency pamphlet – Helping you with your journeys.

j)        Tim Farron MP inform of the opportunity to nominate residents for consideration of Ministers for appointments to the National Park Authorities. Deadline 20th Oct.08.

k)      Whirlwind inform of a planning application number SL/2008/0900 for the Sillfield Wind Cluster and enclose their newsletter which has been circulated to 1500 residents.

l)        CCC Explain their strategic contribution to the “Environment for a Thriving Third Sector?

m)    SLDC Questionnaire about local services in the area.

n)      SLDC grant the dispensation requested for the Council to be Leasgill Quarry and Athenaeum Trustees.

o)      Consultation - Proposals for the replacement of six residential care homes in Cumbria.

p)      Cumbria CVS Train Up – A guide to training courses available in Cumbria for the Third Sector.

q)      An invitation to the CALC AGM at Rheged, Penrith on 8th November at 10.30 am.  

 

664  Planning Applications:

SL/2008/0911 Dallam School, Heversham.  Erection of three storey student accommodation block. – Concerns were expressed by the Councillors as there didn’t seem to be any recreational facilities or supervisors accommodation planned. Cllr. Shaw will write to Mr Barker at the school to clarify these points. Following that Clr.s Shaw, Hulme and Lucas will report back to the Clerk with their comments.

 

665  The following Planning decisions made by SLDC:

a)  Sands Cottage, Leasgill, Replacement conservatory. – Permitted.

b)  Rowell Farm, Rowell Lane, Milnthorpe, erection of agricultural livestock building – Permitted.

 

666  The Standing Order proposed at last meeting allowing the Clerk to deal with minor planning applications where a reply is required before the next meeting was adopted.  The Clerk will send a revised copy of the Standing Orders to each member.

 

667   Finance.

a) The projected accounts for 2008/9 were circulated.  – These showed that the spending is on target.  When doing the Budget for the next meeting, the Councillors felt that consideration should be made to the replacement of the mower and the Athenaeum.

b) The Audit was concluded on 8th August 08 and the accounts are now available for inspection by local electors.

c) The following cheques were authorised:

·        Clerks Salary and expenses, £583.08, cheque 100074.

·        National Savings £2,400, cheque 100076.

·        Lancaster Rubber (playground) £455.20, cheque 100077.

·         BDO Stoy Hayward LLP, external audit, £158.63, cheque 100078.

 

668  The position of the “bus stop” area outside Tower House has been altered and is causing difficulties because there is no longer the space for the bus to pull in between the parked cars.  Cllr. Shaw has spoken to the residents and they are willing for the bus stop to be enlarged as follows:  half an metre longer on the Kendal end and one and a half metres longer on the Milnthorpe end, to make it 13 metres ilong in total.  The Clerk will write to John Bell to see if he can arrange the change.

 

669   Items for Information. (no decisions or action permitted)

The seat between the park and the main road has been damaged quite badly.  It appears that someone has tried to wrench it from it’s fastenings.  The Clerk will enquire whether a claim can be made on insurance.

 

670  Items for consideration for a future agenda.

The seat which has been damaged.

 

671  The date of the next meeting is Monday 27th October 2008.  Items for the Agenda, to reach the Clerk before Friday 17th October and copies of reports to reach the Clerk before Monday 20th October.

Denise Challenor

Clerk to the Parish Council