19/3/25
Present: Clir R Kenworthy (Chair), Clir D Faulkner, Clir S Duck, Clir R Reed, Clir S Crozier, Clir A Woodcock
Mrs L Cooper, Clerk
133/24 Apologies for absence: Clir A Anderson
134/24 Exclusions of Press and Public: None
135/24 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Clir Kenworthy declared an interest in Agenda item 12 BDSSA
136/24 Minutes of Meetings held on 12 February 2025
The minutes of the meeting were recorded as correct and signed by the Chair
137/24 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated. It was noted that Police were asking for doorbell cameras to be registered. It has been reported that there is an increase in the number of motorbikes racing through the village along the A595 early on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Clerk to report
138/24 PROGRESS REPORTS
Clerks Report
The Clerk stated that she had reported the issues of speeding on Chapel Lane to the police.
139/24 Public Participation
None
140/24 District Councillor’s Report
None
141/24 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
141/24.1 Applications
None
141/24.2 Ratifications
None
141/24.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2024/4018 Underwood Cottage, Bootle,
Conversion of single storey stone built redundant coach house and attached modern stable into overnight self catered accommodation.
Granted
7/2023/4052 Wellbank, Wellbank, Bootle
Mixed Use Development including 50 Dwellings, 8 Short Term Holiday Let units, Community Hub, landscaping and associated works
Granted
7/2025/4005 West View, Main Street, Bootle
Construction of rear extension and alterations to dwelling. Construction of a detached garage and greenhouse. Alterations to office, first floor flat and workshop – variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 7/2024/4061 to amend design of garage.
Granted
142/24 FINANCIAL RECORDS
142/24.1 The following payments were approved:
Valda Energy Direct Debit £ 83.98
Clerks Salary and expenses £233.48
HMRC PAYE £ 49.80
K Englefield Toilet Cleaning February £ 312.00
Information Commissioner Data Protection renewal £ 52.00
RG Parkins BDSSA £3300.00
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Waterplus Direct Debit £ 29.13
D Faulkner reimburse matls for repairs £ 121.82
Valda Energy Direct Debit £ 28.39
Clerks overtime payment £ 453.08
HMRC PAYE £108.80
Payments approved
142/24.2 Receipts
Rental £265.00
Donation boxes – toilets £ 10.57 Total for year £145.98
Donation boxes — Book box £ 6.20 Total for year £ 86.92
142/24.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 28 February 2025
Verified and signed by Clir Crozier
142/24.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 28 February 2025 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
None required. The Clerk reported that there had been an underspend on budget of approx. £12300, the majority of which was due to the BDSSA project not yet being completed.
142/24.5 To consider S137 donations
Resolved to donate £150 to Great North Air Ambulance
Clerk to contact school to ascertain what they would like the £86.92 spending on from the Book Box donations.
143/24 VILLAGE MATTERS
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143/24.1 Community Plan
CliIr Cozier reported that a questionnaire had now been formulated which will be launched at the Annual Parish Meeting. Feedback will be analysed at the June meeting. Questionnaire to be placed on website, Bootle Crack and paper copies to be left at the shop. Paper copies will be available at the APM.
ClIr Faulkner reported that he had attended a meeting re Broadband at Muncaster on 25 February 2025. Works to commence Seascale to Millom. Medical alarms will not work on the digital system and users to contact their provider.
143/24.2 Footpath Wellbank/S106 monies
Clir Kenworthy reported that chippings had been delivered for the footpath. S106 monies are now with LDNP. Awaiting decision from Cumberland Community Fund re grant application.
143/24.3 Hycemoor Field
Waiting a start date
143/24.4 Environment Issues
Litter Picking continuing. Wellbank have offered assistance. Clir Duck to identify how they can help, possibly providing black bags and gloves
Clerk to contact the prison who may take on the task of trampling back the bracken in the Community Woodland in May & August.
143/24.5 Car Park by Toilet block
No progress
143/24.6 Village map
No progress, Clerk to request that ready for Annual Parish Meeting in May
143/24.7 Devolution Consultation
Proposed Mayor elections May 2026 no comments.
143/24.8 Annual Parish Meeting
16 May 2025 7.30pm in Captain Shaws School Hall. Launch Community Plan questionnaire
143/24.9 Polices
a) The following policies were approved
Safeguarding Policy
Co-option Policy
Lone Working Policy
Vexatious Complaints Policy
Anti Bullying and Harassment Policy
Equality and Diversity Policy
Sexual Harassment Policy
Social Media Policy
Environment Policy
b) It was noted that the following policies have been reviewed and no changes made
Appraisal Policy
Recruitment Policy
Sickness Absence Policy
Training and Development Policy
144/24 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
144/24.1 BDSSA – Clir Kenworthy reported that the Structural design had now been received. BNG look to enhance grazing field
Still awaiting feedback from speed monitoring Clerk to chase.
145/24 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
o Letter from Muncaster Microbus. Invite them to have a 10 minute session at the Annual Parish Meeting to talk about their work.
146/24 Councillor Matters
Clir Falkner reported that he had repaired the noticeboard door but on inspection all the other noticeboard door hinges required replacing. Clirs Kenworthy and Crozier to assist.
Clir Duck reported that the drainage grids from Kings Head down Main Street were overgrown, to be raised with Cumberland Council had still not been done.
Clir Duck reported that she had seen sight of a letter from Home Group re the empty houses
Clir Duck stated that she had reported a dead fox in the river to the Environment Agency
Clir Read reported that the dog poo bin had been removed from Bootle Station, there was now no suitable bin on the route from the station to Hycemoor. On reporting it was stated that evidence was required that it had actually been there.
Clir Duck had undertaken a litter pick and noted that there was fly tipping on the outside of the village and problem of litter on A595. She asked if anti-litter signage could be placed in the lay byes. Clir Pratt to enquire at Cumberland no response received. Clerk to chase
Clir Crozier enquired about the missing plaque at the Station which may have been broken during the refurb. Clir Faulkner to make enquiries.
Clir Crozier stated that additional blocks had been deposited on the beach
Clirs Crozier and Duck gave their apologies for the April meeting.
147/24 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Meeting Room Bootle on Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2115hrs
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