The meeting of Bootle Parish Council was held in the Chapel Meeting Room, Bootle, on Wednesday 11 February 2026 commencing at 7.30pm.
Present: Cllr R Kenworthy (Chair), Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr S Duck, Cllr A Woodcock, Cllr R Reed
Members of the public: 2
Clerk: Mrs L Cooper
None.
None.
Cllr Kenworthy declared an interest in Agenda Item 12 – BDSSA.
The minutes were recorded as correct and signed by the Chair.
Previously circulated. No comment.
Clerk’s Report
None.
A representative of the Wellbank development gave an update on progress of the scheme. An amended planning application had been submitted regarding the proposed hub and swimming pool, with completion hoped for by December 2026.
Cllr Kenworthy raised concerns regarding water and debris flowing from the site onto the new footpath and road and requested progress on linking the footpath to the station.
The Chair thanked the representative for the report.
In his absence, the Clerk reported:
7/2026/4109 BDSSA Pavilion, Millholme Bridge, Bootle
Replacement of existing pavilion with new fit-for-purpose building and addition of an indoor training barn for community use.
Supported.
None.
7/2025/4101 10 Monks Moors, Eskmeals
Construction of a new flat roof extension with glazed lantern above.
Granted.
The bank statement dated 31 January 2026 was verified by Cllr Duck.
No actions required.
Current Account: £12,336.33 (including £6,231.44 for BDSSA project)
Deposit Account: £26,490.50
The Clerk to modify questionnaire questions and circulate to councillors prior to the March meeting. Questionnaire to be launched at the Annual Parish Meeting.
Children from Captain Shaw’s School assisted LDNP Rangers in planting 1,500 hedgerow plants along the footpath. Clerk to write letter of thanks.
Awaiting permission to connect to surface drain. Overhanging tree requires removal. Clerk to obtain contractor quote.
New tenant appointed. Installation of grab rails and toilet seat for disabled toilet to be completed by end of February.
Community woodland hedgerow planting completed.
Cllr Duck reported litter issues between Holmrook and Whitbeck and raised concerns with Michelle Scrogham MP.
Clerk to contact Cllr Pratt regarding signage and bin suitability.
Cllr Kenworthy raised ongoing issues with Stubbs Place beach road and lack of action from Cumberland Council.
No response received from Cumberland Council.
No responses received to vacancy advertisement. To be addressed at Annual Parish Meeting.
Resolved to accept Forepoint proposal to produce village map. Cllr Duck to photograph key points.
Approved. Proposed by Cllr Faulkner and seconded by Cllr Duck.
Resolved to request traffic calming scheme on A595 through the village.
Railway engineers inspected water issues at railway bridge and planned installation of height sign.
Defibrillator battery and thermal bag arrangements being progressed with Community Heartbeat.
Planning application submitted and acknowledged. CCTV inspection required for culvert drainage suitability.
All correspondence previously circulated.
No new correspondence received.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at the Chapel Meeting Room, Bootle, commencing at 7.30pm.
The meeting closed at 9.09pm.