Heversham Parish Council

 

 Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting which was held in the Athenaeum, on Monday, 23rd February, 2009, which started at 7.30.p.m.

 

Present: Councillors: Peter Shaw; Tom Grindey; Andrew Lucas; Tony Parker, Adrian Bland; County Councillor Roger Bingham, District Councillor B Woof the Clerk and no members of the public.

 

710  Apologies for absence. Cllr’s. Gordon Capstick and Ailsa Hulme.

 

711  Declarations of Members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda. – None.

 

712  The Draft Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 26th January, 2009 were signed by the chairman as a true record.

 

713  Matters raised by members of the public for future consideration. – None.

 

714  Reports

a)      Insurance claim for replacement of playground seat.  - The Clerk has received £189 from the insurance company and was instructed to place an order for a new seat made from recycled plastic to be delivered to Cllr. Parker.  The cost being £391 including the fixing brackets, vat and delivery charge.

b)      Notice Board replacement. The Clerk has had three quotes for a top opening one which will hold six A4 sheets.  These were thought to be extremely expensive so Cllr. Shaw will make enquires in the village to see if one can be produced locally at a lower cost.

c)      Highway Steward – He has been working hard in the village, filling holes and cleaning signs. Cllr. Lucas asked if the Highway Steward could change the incorrect sign at Lower Haverflatts.  It was thought to be a District Council matter – the Clerk will write to them.

d)      Any relevant matters from District Councillor Brenda Woof. - The Budget will be discussed on Thursday but it is projected that there will be a 2.9% increase.  Gateway hasn’t been withdrawn but there is no progress.

e)      Any relevant matters from County Councillor Roger Bingham. -  The County budget increase of 2½% is the lowest ever; cut down on the projected 3½%. The decline in interest rates has meant that there will be less revenue available.  Roads will have less spent on them, culture however will have more.  There is talk of reintroducing the school clothing allowances.

 

715  Allocations of Land Discussion paper following the public meeting on 6th February 2009.

There have been six letters from residents following the meeting.

Cllr. |Bingham wrote a letter commenting on the sites and has submitted it directly to South Lakeland.

 Cllr Shaw had prepared a submission summarising resident's views and sought Council's approval. The submission suggests that SLDC writes to the owners of sites which are private gardens, and asks them if they wish them to remain in the list of sites for consideration. There seemed to be general support for housing on the current Dallam School car park, the small area above the bowling green, and along the eastern edge of the field behind Panararmer. There had been little comment on extending the industrial units on the A6.

It was agreed to hold back the submission for a further week to let Councillors have a final look at it. The final submission would be circulated to Councillors by the Clerk and she would also try to get a copy on the Heversham website.

 

 The meeting was adjourned to hold the Athenaeum meeting and then reconvened for:

 

716  Plans for the Annual Assembly to be held on 30th March 2009.

·        Bridget Pickthall has agreed to attend to speak about Trailway.

·        The Clerk is to ensure Dallam Headmaster S Holdup is still able to attend the meeting.

·        Sergeant Johnathan Sizer is coming from the Police.

·        Councillor Parker will organize the refreshments and produce the invitations.

·        Councillor Parker will organize the distribution of the invitations, hopefully with the Parish Magazine.

·        Cllr. Shaw suggested talking at the meeting about the possibility of producing a Parish Plan, there didn’t seem a lot of support from the Council for the idea; being perceived as a costly and unproductive exercise.

 

717  Athenaeum funding plans for discussion at the Annual Assembly.

 It was agreed that up to £2 per household could be donated by the Parish Council in 2010.  £1000 has been promised for 2009.

 

718  The Equipment Report.  Cllr. Capstick is still doing the inspections and is not present; it will be put on April’s Agenda.

 

719  The Playground Financial Report.

Cllr. Bland had nothing new to report.

Councillor Lucas asked if consideration could be given to providing something for disabled children and thought that regulations should probably expect it.  He suggested a basket swing which would also be popular with able bodied children.  Cllr. Bland said they were rather expensive and that he felt the small team who were raising funds should be given the choice of what to buy.  He would however suggest it and invited Cllr. Lucas to attend the next meeting.

 

720  Correspondence received since the last meeting:

a) CALC conference "Achieving Influence by Working Together in South Lakeland". 28/2/09, Kendal. Cllr. Shaw attending.

b) Land Registry sessions – various dates (Cllr.s emailed 12/02/09)

c) Cumbria CVS News

d) Digital uk write to give information about the digital television switchover starting on 24/6/09.

e) CALC Circular. Cllr. Shaw made reference to the  Planning Act  of 2008 -This new Act could have quite an impact in Cumbria, particularly on the way major nuclear related projects are handled in West Cumbria. For more information go to www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/government/en/1115316510683

 

721  Planning Matters:

a)  No applications.

b)      To note the following Planning decisions notified by SLDC:

·        Wheatclose, Leasgill.  Alterations and extension – permitted.

·        The Stables, High Haverflatts. Conservatory.  Permitted.

 

c)       To note that the following Planning Applications were dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 29, and comments made as indicated:  None.

 

722  The following payment was authorized:

Marmax Products Ltd – seat - £391, cheque No.100085.

 

723  Items for information.

·        There has been a house burglary in Dugg Hill.

·        Cllr Shaw will attend a conference about setting up Local Area Partnerships on 28th February.

·        The issue was raised as to whether the Council should have its own website.  Cllr. Lucas has offered to make some enquiries and it will be put on the Agenda in April.

 

724  The date of the next meeting is 27th April 2009.

 

Denise Challenor.  Tel. 01524 761824

 

 

 

HEVERSHAM PARISH COUNCIL

 

Draft Minutes of the Athenaeum Trustees held on Monday 23rd February 2009, in the Athenaeum, Leasgill.

 

1.  Apologies for absence were received from Gordon Capstick and Ailsa Hulme.

 

2.  The Minutes of the November meeting were signed as a true record.

 

3.  There were no declarations of Members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda other than that that members have a dispensation for.

 

4.  The Financial report for the second quarter of the financial year was circulated before the meeting for consideration.  Briefly, it showed that hire of hall was above budget, expenses were normal and within budget. £2000 of the cost of the sound system appears to have not been funded by grants.  Solar panels have been decided against for the present, due to their unattractive appearance and funding.

 

 

Denise Challenor (Mrs)

Clerk to the Trustees