Original Title: September 2021
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53/21 Attendance
Cllr D Faulkner (Chair), Cllr P George, and Cllr A Woodcock
B.Cllr G McGrath
Mr R Kenworthy
54/21 Apologies, Cllr R Read
55/21 Exclusions of Press and Public
None required
56/21 Co-option of Councillor
Mr R Kenworthy was co-opted onto the council
Proposed by Cllr George, Seconded by Cllr Woodcock
57/21 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
58/21 Minutes of Meeting held on 12th July 2021
The minutes of the meeting held on the 12th July 2021 were approved and signed by the Chair.
Proposed by Cllr Woodcock seconded by Cllr George
59/21 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated
60/21 PROGRESS REPORTS
60/21.1 1945 Landmine Explosion
Cllr Faulkner reported that the event was well attended. Cllr Woodcock had received 2 complaints via social media from individuals who had not received personal invitations, however notices had been placed on social media and locally inviting everyone to attend. Cllr Faulkner was interviewed by Radio Cumbria.
60/21.2 EV Charge Points
Cllr Faulkner reported that Cty Cllr Hitchen had been speaking to CCC officers and Chargemystreet. Still awaiting permission form Copeland BC to identify 2 slots on the car park for the Charge Points and CCC to excavate for the supply.
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60/21.3 Broadband
Cllr Faulkner reported that a Community Fibre Partnership had identified 207 properties includingthose with low broadband speeds. Openreach had identified a community cost of £800k It was estimated that 200 vouchers from Borderlines would be required at a cost of £3k per household and £7k per business. This is unlikely to happen based on the comments from several residents in the earlier consultation.
60/21.4 Allotment Field
The Clerk reported that an enquiry to LDNP Planning showed that planning consent would not be given for the proposed pods. Cllr Woodcock agreed to investigate possible income from allotments. The National Allotment Society had been consulted for advice.
Other options to be investigated.
61/21 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
62/21 County Councillor and District Councillors’ Reports
B Cllr McGrath gave a quick overview of the proposed Local Government Reorganisation which would be an East/west split. May 22 elections for the shadow council, possibly only 2 councillors for this seat. Cumbria CC have submitted a challenge to the decision and a decision is expected at the end of September.
There is a consultation re changes to Parliamentary boundary. The Labour group at Copeland have submitted and alternative proposal to that within the consultation document.
There is a shop design guide consultation out to help protect town centres.
There is a second consultation on the major changes to Copeland Local Plan. This needs to be in lace before the Local Government Reform takes place.
There is a Highways consultation on Motorways and Major routes, this excludes the A595 through Bootle which was detrunked.
63/21 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
63/21.1 Applications
7/2021/4091 Land parcel at Bootle Station/Hycemoor, Bootle
Erection of an agricultural building for the housing of livestock, horses, storage of machinery, equipment and feedstuff to support all year round farming/land management. Also change of use of land for a schooling menage area to exercise and train horses for the owners private use (not a business premises).
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The council resolved to support this application
7/2021/4098 Hycemoor Side Land and Buildings
Change of use of agricultural land to residential and the construction of a new family dwelling adjacent to an existing farm
The council resolved to support this application provided that it complied with LDNP Planning Development Plan
7/2021/4067 Midtown Farm, Annaside,
Conversion of an existing barn to a form 2-bedroom residential dwelling
The council resolved to support this application.
63/21.2 Ratifications
None undertaken
63/21.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2021/4081 Mayfield Farm, Bootle Station
A new private road Not Proceeded With/Not Determined/Superseded
Notification of Intention (Agricultural)
7/2021/4078 Mayfield Farm, Bootle Station,
Provision of track to existing gateway and gateway improvements to highways spec
Approved with Conditions
7/2021/4066 Ardmore, Chapel Lane, Bootle
Retention of an amateur radio mast
Approved with Conditions
7/2021/4069 Shannon Rise, Chapel Lane, Bootle
Construction of a detached 3 bedroom bungalow
Approved with Conditions
64/21 FINANCIAL RECORDS
64/21.1 The following payments were approved:
British Gas August electricity bill (direct debit) £ 23.99
J Hale Cleaning duties – August £ 312.00
PKF Littlejohn Audit fee £ 240.00
L Cooper Clerks salary and expenses £ 527.34
HMRC PAYE £ 110.60
Bootle Evan Church Room Hire £ 10.00
Proposed by Cllr George, seconded by Cllr Kenworthy
The following invoices were paid under Financial Standing Orders:
British Gas July electricity bill (direct debit) £ 21.77
J Hale Cleaning duties – July £360.00
D Faulkner Stamps £ 20.40
B Hill Bootle in Bloom – plants £ 65.26
64/21.2 Receipts
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Rent £ 250.00
Vat refund £ 5510.62
64/21.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 31 July 2021
The bank statement had been reconciled by the Clerk and verified by Cllr Woodcock. Future bank reconciliations would be undertaken by Cllr Kenworthy as Cllr Woodcock is now a signatory to the accounts.
64/21.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 August 2021 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
None required.
64/21.5 For Information – To note that the 2002/21 accounts have been signed off by the external auditor and all notices displayed
64/21.6 Victim support email 22 July 2021 request for donation
This was rejected as it did not benefit the community
65/21`VILLAGE MATTERS
65/21.1 Community Plan
Cllr Woodcock reported that she proposed to undertake a short survey regarding taxis and the pub. She is investigating funding streams for a defibrillator.
Cllr George reported that she would speak with Cty Cllr Hitchen with regards to how to proceed for a road crossing
65/21.2 Bootle Book Box
Cllr George to speak with the school to see if they wanted to take on the responsibility of the Book Box
65/21.3 Cleaner
Adverts had been placed around the village but no enquiries as yet. Cllr Woodcock to place the advert up on Around the Combe and Bootle Crack. As an interim the Clerk to contact the cleaner at Silecroft toilets
65/21.4 Electricity contract renewal
The Clerk presented options to the council for the renewal of the electricity contract for the toilets. It was resolved that the council would take out a 3 year contract with Valda energy as this presented the best value.
Proposed Cllr Kenworthy, Seconded Cllr George
65/21.4 Lengthsman
The Clerk reported that she had contacted adjacent councils but had not received any response. To be added to the budget for 2022
65/21.5 Trees Hycemoor
A quotation had been received from a local contractor to manage the trees on an annual basis. It was resolved to accept the quotation and award the contract. The issue of flood still needed to be resolved.
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Proposed Cllr Kenworthy Seconded Cllr George
65/21.6 Bootle in Bootle – Welcome Back Fund
Cllr Faulkner reported still awaiting Jenny Brumby
65/21.7 Car park Flooding
The Clerk reported that a complaint had been received from a resident regarding the car park flooding and impacting on her property. This had been passed onto Copeland BC but had no response. B.Cllr McGrath requested copies of the correspondence and will try and find out why there has been no response.
65/21.8 Queens Jubilee
Deferred to October meeting
66/21 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
None
67/21 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
68/21 Councillor Matters
69/21 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Room Bootle on Monday11 October 2021 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2103 hrs