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All acceptance of office forms were completed and signed in the presence of the Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting
Present: Cllr C Smith, Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr P George, Cllr R Read, Unitary Cllr A Pratt,
2 members of the public
Clerk Mrs L Cooper
1/23 Election of Chair
2 nominations for Chair were received
Cllr Faulkner Proposed by Cllr Kenworthy
Cllr Kenworthy proposed by Cllr George.
A secret ballot was undertaken with Cllr Kenworthy winning by 3 votes to 2 and was duly elected as Chair and signed the acceptance of Office
2/23 Vice Chair
Cllr Faulkner – Proposed by Cllr George seconded by Cllr Read
Acceptance of office was signed by Cllr Faulkner
3/23 Apologies None
4/23 Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 16 May 2022
Approved
5/23 Appointment of Councillors to serve on outside bodies
South Copeland Partnership – Cllr Faulkner
CALC – Cllr Faulkner
BDSSA- Cllr Kenworthy
6/23 Co-option of Councillors
Ms A Woodcock and Mr B Dunn wished to be co-opted onto the council, Councillors resolved to accept them as co-opted councillors. Both parties signed acceptance of office and completed Declaration of Interests forms.
7/23 Bank signatories to be Cllrs Faulkner, Read and Woodcock
There being no other business the meeting closed at 1948 and the normal meeting followed
8/23 Exclusions of Press and Public
None required
9/23 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
10/23 Minutes of Meetings held on 12 April 2023 and Extra-ordinary meeting of 26 April 2023
The minutes of the meetings were approved and signed by the Chair.
11/23 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated.
12/23 PROGRESS REPORTS
12/23.1 EV Charge Point
No further update.
13/23 Public Participation
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None
14/23 District Councillor’s Report
Cllr Pratt reported that Cumberland to be split into 8 areas. First meeting planned in July
Councillors were asked to consider key issues as part of the wider ward. Infrastructure was tabled as a key issue 1. Footpath from station to village and 2 Coast road erosion were immediately suggest.
Improvements to the carpark by the toilets were also suggested.
Agreed to make a decision at the June meeting as to which projects to be promoted and determine who would represent the council at the September meeting. There will be 4 meetings a year for members to attend and deliver projects,
15/23 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
15/23.1 Applications
7/2023/4029 3 Falcon Place Eskmeals
Replacing existing shared septic tank system with a new sewage treatment plant for our property use only
Supported
7/2023/4030 Hyton Farm, Bootle
Change of use from agricultural land to residential and the construction of a new single storey dwelling
Supported subject to LDNP guidelines
7/2023/4033 Old Hycemoor School, Bootle Station
Installation of 14 solar panels to existing single-storey sloping roof
Supported
15/23.2 Ratifications
None
15/23.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2021/4133 Wellbank, Bootle,
Revised Scheme for Hybrid Application (planning permission ref 7/2015/4083) including Full planning consent for the development of 18 dwellings (Use Class C3), and associated infrastructure; and Outline planning consent for the development of 32 dwellings (Use Class C3), a 40 bedroom hotel (Use Class C1) and 6 business units (Use Class E(g)) with all matters reserved under reference 7/2015/4083. Revisions comprise changes to Zones 2 and 3 – layout and building design
Granted
15/23.4 Street Numbering and Naming – Wellbank, Bootle
Consultation on the proposed naming and numbering of the Wellbank Development
Supported the applicants proposed name of Wellbank Park
16/23 FINANCIAL RECORDS
16/23.1 The following payments were approved:
Valda Energy Electricity Direct debit (credit) £ (133.74)
Waterplus Direct Debit £ 31.88
Bootle Chapel Room hire £ 10.00
K Englefield Toilet cleaning April £ 336.00
V E Falconer Internal Audit Fee £ 90.00
B. Hill Bootle in Bloom purchases £ 99.99
Community heartbeat Maintenance £ 162.00
16/23.2 Receipts
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Rent – Church View (May) £ 265.00
Precept £19500.00
It was noted that the precept had been late in being paid and had to be chased for by the Clerk and Unitary Councillor Pratt
16/23.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 30 April 2023
Cllr Dunn checked and verified
16/23.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 April 2023 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
None
16/23.5 To approve the Internal Auditors Report and any actions arising from the report
Approved
16/23.6 To approve the Annual Accounting Statement and submission of all documentation to the External Auditors
Approved and Chair signed the documentation
17/23`VILLAGE MATTERS
17/23.1 Community Plan
Footpath – no further progress. Cllr Pratt asked to raise it within Cumberland Authority re future plans for rural areas
17/23.2 Toilets
A member of public has suggested that there be 2 small pedal bins in toilets to consult with cleaner.
17/23.3 Monk Moor Telephone Box
Paint has been received for refurbishment Cllr Read and Cllr Woodcock to co-ordinate. Awaiting outcome of funding application.
169/23.4 Hycemoor – request to purchase land
All documents required now with the solicitor.
17/23 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
BDSSA – Cllr Kenworthy reported that an application has been submitted to the GDF for a feasibility study. Parish Council have resolved to be the accountable body for the project
Art Project in abeyance
18/23 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
18/23 Councillor Matters
19/23 Next Meeting
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The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Meeting Room Bootle on Wednesday 12 June 2023 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2110 hrs
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