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Cllr R Kenworthy (Chair), Cllr R Read, Cllr G Stoker, Cllr A Todd and Cllr A Woodcock
Borough Cllr G McGrath
Cllr D Faulkner and Cllr P George,
None
None
The minutes of the meeting held on the 11th November 2019 were approved and signed by the Chair.
None received.
After discussion it was agreed to contact the preferred contractor to ascertain validity/any changes in the original quotation and obtain a proposed start date.
It was reported that recycling boxes are now in place but not always collected on the dates provided by CBC.
The Clerk reported she was awaiting further information from BT re the telephone box.
None present
B/Cllr McGrath reported that Cleator Moor and Millom had been successful in being considered in the Stronger Town Fund. Millom TC currently putting a business plan together, this will hopefully create jobs, training opportunities and improve infrastructure.
Copeland BC with the help of Government funding has successfully bought itself out of the PFI contract currently on the Copeland Centre. This should enable the Council to make better use of the space and let out spare capacity.
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Footway lighting – CBC has no statutory duty to provide lighting. This matter has been taken up with CALC who are in discussions with Mike Starkie, Mayor and CBC. This policy had not been approved by full council.
7/2020/4003 The Old Rectory, Bootle
Erection of a single storey conservatory on the south elevation of the property
The Council resolved to support this application
7/2020/4004 Pipers Croft, Bootle
Amendment to design of extension condition no 2 of planning permission 7/2018/4103 – Erection of a 13m rear extension, erection of front porch, internal/external modifications to an existing bungalow, installation of timber decking and steps to the rear, erection of single garage and the change of use of agricultural land to residential garden.
The Council resolved to support this application
7/2020/4005 Shannon Rise, Chapel Lane Bootle
Erect lounge/diner extension to west side elevation
The Council resolved to support this application.
None undertaken
77/2019/4100 Fell Croft, Main Street, Bootle
Timber deck and stair access (retrospective)
Approved with conditions
7/2019/4099 Tarn Point, nr Tarn Farm, Bootle Station
Installation of an 8m timber footbridge with gate each end and associated making good of fencing to allow access across the un-named beck at Tarn Point for the England Coastal Path National Trail
Approved
7/2019/4108 Dunromin, Mill Holme, Bootle
Retrospective application for use of land as residential and garden shed use as bed and breakfast
Approved with conditions
7/2019/4097 New Mill Howe, Bootle
Retrospective access track and siting of container behind existing building
REFUSED
SH Pennellum Toilet Cleaning December £ 77.50
Great North Air Ambulance- S137 Donation £ 100.00
E:on Electricity toilets £ 29.63
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Waterplus Water toilets £ 87.20
SLCC 1/4 share of subs renewal £ 30.50
Copeland BC Footlight maintenance 2018/20 £1291.20
The Clerk was instructed to write to Copeland BC expressing concerns regarding their failure to invoice on an annual basis and also an increase of over 10% on costs with no explanation or justification.
L Cooper Clerks salary & expenses £ 497.30
HMRC PAYE £ 103.20
R Read reimburse cleaning matls £ 21.58
The following payments were made under Financial Standing Orders during the month of December 2019
L Cooper reimburse purchase of Christmas tree £ 206.45
SH Penellum – toilet cleaning – November £ 77.50
D Fawcett – grass cutting 2019 £4900.80
The Clerk had received a letter of resignation from the Mrs Penellum, who cleans the public toilets stating that she will be unable to do the task after the end of February. It was resolved that the post be advertised locally once it was ascertained when work was to commence on the refurbishment of the toilets as the job description should ideally reflect the revised toilet specification. Interim solutions were also discussed and are to be tabled formally at the February meeting.
None
The Clerk submitted a bank reconciliation statement which was checked and verified by Cllr Woodcock.
None required.
The Clerk confirmed that the Annual Precept request had been submitted to Copeland BC and an acknowledgment of receipt had been received.
Cllr Todd agreed to take on the project. The Clerk to send her a copy of the old plan and a completed plan from another Parish Council for information.
The Clerk reported that no response had been received. Cllr Kenworthy to try and find the details of the relevant person to contact.
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Northern Rail has given permission for a poster to be displayed. The information has been sent to the school who will produce the poster. Bootle in Bloom are going to maintain a garden on the station.
To be further discussed at the January meeting
B.Cllr McGrath stated he would chase the provision of the requested bins on behalf of the council.
Cllr Read stated she is still following this up with the WI
Nothing to report
It was noted that the LDNP area including Bootle was not included in the local plan. Responses to be in by 20 January 2020
See para 3 113/19. After discussion it was agreed to not discuss further until advice received from CALC. The Clerk reported that she had responded to the initial letter informing CBC that the annual precept had already been set and submitted for 20/21
Deferred to February meeting
Cllr Kenworthy reported that he had spoken to Kevin Cosgrove and asked for a timescale for the Coastal Strategy Document. £100k had been promised from CCC to invest in infrastructure, confirmations of contributions from CBC and Qinetiq are still awaited.
Cllr Kenworthy reported that volunteers were required to help plant 600 trees on the fell on 18 January 2020 as part of the flood management plan. This to be led by the West Cumbria Rivers Trust.
An annual event is planned to promote this, possibly in October.
See 113/19
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
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The next meeting to be held at the Community Room, Bootle Fire Station on 10 February 2020 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 9.30pm