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Present: Cllr R Kenworthy (Chair), Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr R Read, , Cllr S Duck, Cllr S Crozier
Cllr A Pratt, Cumberland Council
Mrs L Cooper, Clerk
1 member of the public
137/23 Apologies for absence: Cllr A Woodcock (working)
138/23 Co-option of Councillor, Cllr S Crozier signed the Declaration of Office
139/23 Exclusions of Press and Public
None required
140/23 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Kenworthy declared an interest in Agenda item 12 BDSSA
141/23 Minutes of Meetings held on 13TH March 2024
The minutes of the meetings were recorded as correct and signed by the Chair
142/23 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated and noted
143/23 PROGRESS REPORTS
Clerks Report
The Clerk reported that she was in process of preparing documents for Internal Audit.
144/23 Public Participation
None
145/23 District Councillor’s Report
Cllr Pratt reported that the agreed road closure was for 10pm and works were expected to last approx. 5 weeks. There is a Teams meeting on 18 April to discuss all proposed road closures along the A595.
There is a meeting 17 April to discuss S106 monies with all stakeholders for the footpath from Bootle to Bootle Station. Planning for Wellbank has been passed.
Coastal Defence Team are considering putting in defence works at Stubb Place.
Abbeyfield – Housing needs survey doesn’t show need for residential care home. Building may be sold. School may be interested.
Public Protection Orders area – if there are hotspots to report online
South Cumberland have some grant funding for local projects.
Cllr Kenworthy asked if feedback could be supplied on the scope and purpose of the recent drainage works at Millholme.
The Chair thanked Cllr Pratt for his report
146/23 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
146/23.1 Applications
7/2024/4031 2 Sea View. Bootle Station
Construction of a single storey flat roof rear (infill) extension to an existing dwelling with internal and external alterations
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Supported
7/2024/4023 Stockbridge Farm. Eskmeals. Bootle Station
Erect roof over sheep feeding yard
Supported
146/23.2 Ratifications
None
146/23.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2023/4082 Mayfield Farm, Bootle Station
Provision of slurry lagoon 4,500,000 litres required by central government
Approved with conditions
147/23 FINANCIAL RECORDS
147/23.1 The following payments were approved:
Valda Energy Electricity direct debit £ 6.43
Waterplus Direct Debit £ 31.16
Bootle Chapel Room hire March £ 10.00
CALC Annual Subs £ 246.95
Amberol Ltd Self watering planters £1083.65
K Englefield Toilet cleaning £ 336.00
ED Falconer reimburse Bootle in Bloom sign £ 83.52
Brenda Hill Bootle in Bloom £ 99.74
147/23.2 Receipts
Rental £ 265.00
147/23.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated
Not received
147/23.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 March 2024 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
The Clerk reported that there was an underspend on budget of £4170 which would be transferred to general reserves.
147/23.5 To approve the Clerk’s recommendation that £20000 be transferred from the current account to the deposit account.
Approved
147/23.6 To approve the Asset Register for 31 March 2024
Approved
147/23.7 To approve the Risk Register/Assessment
Subject to minor changes Approved
Proposed Cllr Faulkner, seconded Cllr Duck
148/23`VILLAGE MATTERS
148/23.1 Community Plan
Cllr Kenworthy asked Cllr Pratt to pursue asset transfer of car park to Parish Council.
Cllr Duck reported that 3 benches, 1 at Millstones, 1 by palm trees and 1 at Hycemoor in poor condition and require replacing. Clerk to obtain quote for replacement benches.
Quotation received from contractor to remove old benches and replace plinth for £300. Contractor had also requested permission for a plaque to be placed on one of the benches.
Proposed Cllr Faulkner, Seconded Cllr Read
148/23.2 Toilets
Toilets functioning. Cllr Duck had received a complaint re debris on the floor. Clerk to discuss with cleaner.
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148/23.3 Hycemoor – request to purchase land
No response since letter confirming purchase price
148/23.4 Bootle in Bloom
Cllr Faulkner had received the new signage, contacting a contractor to fit.
148/23.5 Footpath Wellbank
Meeting 17 April to discuss S106 monies, Cllr Faulkner to attend
148/23.6 Hycemoor – request for Play equipment
Cllr Read to confirm which size goals required before ordering.
148/23.7 Environmental Issues
None.
148/23.8 Emergency Plan
Cllr Duck has researched and completed the Emergency Plan To be forwarded to the Clerk and council for review
148/23.9 Speeding Hycemoor
Cllr Crozier reported that speeding occurs through Hycemoor at the times when workers are going to/from Eskmeals. Clerk to speak to police.
148/23.10 Clerks Appraisal
Cllrs Read and Woodcock are struggling to arrange a date with Clerk. Appraisal form sent to Clerk who will then complete and arrange to meet with Cllr Read to complete the review.
148/23.11 Annual Parish Meeting 22 May 2024
Cllr Kenworthy to book school hall
149/23 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
149/23.1 BDSSA – Cllr Kenworthy reported that Reboot has been disbanded which has created problems for the project. Flood report and civils input now to be undertaken by consultant in preparation for submission of planning application.
149/23.2 South Copeland Partnership
Cllr Faulkner reported that a Steering Group is being set up re Active Travel meeting on 19 April 2024 9.30am at Millom Hub. Chaired by Trudy Harrison MP to look at a route from Esk to the Duddon.
150/23 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
151/23 Councillor Matters
151/23 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Meeting Room Bootle on Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2103 hrs
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