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Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr R Read, Cllr P George
Apologies
Cllr G Stoker, Cllr T Miles
There were no matters on the Agenda which required the exclusion of Press or Public
Cllr Faulkner declared an interest in all items relating to the Swimming Pool
Minutes of the Meeting of 16th January 2017 were approved and signed by the Chairman
A report had been received and circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting. The report was accepted.
The Clerk reported that an email had been received from the Police and Crime Commissioner encouraging communities to apply for funding from his property Fund.
It was reported that due to a miscommunication the lights at Summer Hill and Hycemoor had been missed being connected. This is to be rectified.
It was unknown if the repairs had been undertaken. Cllr Faulkner to chase.
No members of the public were present.
No report had been received.
None had been received
None undertaken
7/2016/4075 Erect single and two storey extensions
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16 Hycemoor Way, Bootle Station
GRANTED
Amberol Limited Baskets for Bootle in Bloom £1727.40
United Utilities Water bill £164.60
SH Penellum Toilet Cleaning Jan £75.00
None received.
None Received
None required
E-on had confirmed the changes to the new tariffs
United Utilities had sent correspondence indicating that they would be changing their name to Waterplus from 1 April 2017 and that competition for water charges would be available from then.
The Clerk confirmed that the Parish Council was adhering to the Regulations.
Cllrs Kenworthy reported that a meeting had been arranged for 17 February with the Environment Agency, Rivers Authority and Copeland BC to look at mitigation for the proposed upstream arrangements. There may be a Class Act fee of £50. The Council resolved to pay this.
Cllr Faulkner reported that the overflow channel at the back of the bowling green was partially blocked and asked if this was part of the options. Current efforts are on the upstream areas.
Cllr Faulkner reported that he had not been able to attend the Cockermouth meeting as it was full. He is on the waiting list for a similar course at Kendal. It was suggested that the following groups/organisations be approached to form an action group to take this forward: flood group, village hall committee, 1st responders, football club, nursery, fire station, WI.
It was agreed that the web site required some maintenance and updating. It was agreed to put a notice of Parish Councillor vacancies, volunteers for the Emergency Plan group. Cllr Kenworthy agreed to make the changes. Notices to be reviewed monthly.
Cllr Kenworthy reported that Borough and County Cllr Hitchen had brought the attention of the issue to the full Copeland BC meeting. It was also on the agenda for full meeting of Cumbria CC on 24th February.
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Cllr George had brought the issue to the attention of the Mayor again at the recent 3 tier meeting.
It was noted that one of the responses to the National Grid consultation made a suggestion that the cables were taken off shore adjacent to Marshside. It is not known what the reaction from National Grid will be.
A managing agent has been appointed.
There was to be a meeting with the architect on 20 February to begin the process for detailed planning. Some funding streams have been identified.
Cllr Faulkner is arranging a meeting in late February with Eric Barker to discuss.
In abeyance
Cllr George had attended a Patient Participation Group for the Bootle/Seascale surgeries. A new doctor had been appointed.
The Clerk had attended on behalf of the Council ad had circulated the notes taken at the meeting.
Cllr Faulkner to respond to the Offgem consultation
The next meeting to be held at Captain Shaw’s School, Bootle on 13 March 2017 at 7.30pm
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 9.20pm