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HELD ON 6TH FEBRUARY 2024 IN THE CHAPEL MEETING ROOM BOOTLE, COMMENCING AT 7.30 PM
Present: Cllr R Kenworthy (Chair), Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr R Read, Cllr A Woodcock
1 member of the public
Clerk Mrs L Cooper
111/23 Apologies for absence: Unitary Cllr A Pratt.
112/23 Co-option of Councillors: Sandra Duck application to be co-opted was accepted. Proposed by Cllr Faulkner, Seconded by Cllr Woodcock. Cllr Duck completed the necessary paperwork and signed acceptance of office in the presence of the Clerk.
113/23 Exclusions of Press and Public
None required
114/23 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Kenworthy declared an interest in Agenda item 12 BDSSA
115/23 Minutes of Meetings held on 8 November 2023 and 10 January 2024
The minutes of the meetings were recorded as correct and signed by the Chair
116/23 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated. No comments
1117/23 PROGRESS REPORTS
Clerks Report
Clerk reported that the current electricity contract expired January 2025. Agreed to look at new contract Augst 2024.
Clerk reported there had been a request for a water meter reading. Cllr Kenworthy trying to locate the water meter
112/23 Public Participation
None
113/23 District Councillor’s Report
Cllr Pratt had reported that: A new bridge to be installed on Corney Fell Road. Whicham Valley road to be closed until 16 February 2024
Alexander House now closed and to be sold. Outstanding questions re covenants and ownership are currently being investigated.
114/23 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
114/23.1 Applications
7/2023/4103 2, Falcon Place, Eskmeals
Proposal: Installation of a new sewage treatment plant
Supported
114/23.2 Ratifications
None
114/23.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2023/4104 12, Summer Hill, Bootle
Construction of a single storey side extension to an existing dwelling
Approved with Conditions
115/23 FINANCIAL RECORDS
115/23.1 The following payments were approved:
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Valda Energy Electricity £ 92.34
K Englefield Toilet cleaning £ 336.00
Waterplus Direct Debit £ 6.90
115/23.2 Receipts
Rental £ 265.00
Donation box Toilets £ 2.19
Donation box Bookbox £ 23.10
Northern rail donation B IN b £450.00
BDSCC Annual rent £ 3.00
115/23.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 31 December 2023
Received and verified by Cllr Kenworthy
115/23.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 January 2024 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
None
115/23.5 To approve the Clerk to be a bank signatory
Resolved that the Clerk Lesley Cooper be added as a bank signatory
Proposed by Cllr Woodcock, seconded by Cllr Read
Forms completed by bank signatories
116/23`VILLAGE MATTERS
116/23.1 Community Plan
None
116/23.2 Toilets
Now reopened to the public, drainage modification working well so far.
116/23.3 Monk Moor Telephone Box
The Clerk gave Cllr Woodcock contact number to enter the box
116/23.4 Hycemoor – request to purchase land
A letter had been received from vendors solicitor re purchase price. Clerk to write confirming purchase price.
116/23.5 Bootle in Bloom
Cllr Faulkner obtaining quotations for signage to be updated.
116/23.6 Footpath Wellbank
Cllr Kenworthy reported that he was awaiting LDNP to secure S106 monies with Cumberland.
116/23.7 Hycemoor – request for Play equipment
Resolved that the football nets be purchased up to a value of £500 in after confirmation from local children as to exact size/type preferred.
116/23.8 Abbeyfield
Still a question/dispute of ownership – Cllr Kenworthy had supplied some information to Cllr Pratt. Local concerns expressed that it might be turned into an HMO. Cllr Kenworthy reported that the alarm had now been switched off after the school had raised concerns,
116/23.9 Wellbank Development
3 Houses near completion and planning submitted for hub/swimming pool
Cllr Faulkner had received an email from the developer requesting agreement for the pool access proposal. The council fully support and welcome a pool facility (as outlined in the letter already on the planning portal).
116/23.10 Emergency Plan
Cllr Duck to update. Clerk to send form
116/23.11 Clerks Appraisal
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Cllrs Read and Woodcock to arrange a date
116/23.12 Approve addition to Standing Orders – delegated powers for planning applications
Proposed by Cllr Kenworthy, Seconded Cllr Woodcock Accepted.
117/23 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
117/23.1 BDSSA – Cllr Kenworthy reported that feedback from community, planning and highways had been received. Plans being updated to reflect changes prior to further consultation before planning submission. Capt Shaws School have engaged in developing ideas for planning the resited play area and a new logo being undertaken for the BDSSA
118/23 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
119/23 Councillor Matters
120/23 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Meeting Room Bootle on Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2050 hrs