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Cllr D Faulkner (Chair), Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr R Read and Cllr A Woodcock
B.Cllr G McGrath
Cllr P George, (prior commitment) apologies received and accepted. Cty Cllr K Hitchen
None required
Cllr Faulkner – Agenda item 11.7 Parish matters – GDF
The minutes of the meeting held on the 8th November 2021 were approved and signed by the Chair.
Proposed by Cllr Kenworthy seconded by Cllr Woodcock
Previously circulated
Cllr Faulkner reported that there had been contact from a group who provided solar power EV charge points. Awaiting further details
None present
Cty Cllr Hitchen had nothing to report
B Cllr McGrath reported that the Local Government reorganisation was progressing. There would be only 12 councillors for the Copeland Borough area. CBC had set its final budget which is less than 2% increase on previous year. New recycling vehicles/system is soon to be introduced which does not require the pre-sorting of recyclable waste.
7/2022/4001 Miller Hill, Bootle Station
Alterations and extensions
Councillors were to study the proposed development and report back to the clerk
7/2021/4111 Wellfarm Barn. Bootle Station
Demolition of existing outbuilding and wood store and the
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construction of a new 1.5 storey room in roof home office/gym with garage under
The council supported this application
7/2021/4153 Midtown Farm, Annaside, Bootle
Conversion of an existing barn to form residential annex accommodation associated with the main farmhouse
The council supported this application
7/2021/4156 Land adjacent Bootle Surgery, Bootle
Erection of a 2 Storey Dwelling with integral garage and home office
The council supported this application
7/2021/4115 Roma, Chapel Lane, Bootle, LA19 5UD
Removal of existing conservatory and the construction of a single storey flat roof extension with glazed lantern over
Granted
7/2021/4138 Midtown Farm, Annaside
Conversion of an existing barn to form residential annex accommodation associated
Withdrawn
7/2021/4123 Close Cottage, Bootle, Millom, LA19 5TE
Removal of existing external store and utility area and the construction of a single storey side extension linking to rear first floor roof profile
Granted
7/2021/4107 Beckside Farm, Bootle
Change of use and conversion of an existing redundant barn to form a high quality 2 bedroom holiday let
Refused
7/2021/4098 Hycemoor Side Land and Buildings
Change of use of agricultural land to residential and the construction of a new Outline planning application
Withdrawn
British Gas December electricity bill (direct debit) £ 50.74
V Bunton Toilet cleaning to 28 January 2022 £ 360.00
L Cooper Clerks salary and expenses £ 527.34
HMRC PAYE £ 110.60
SLCC Part payment of membership renewal £ 38.00
Craven Services Unblocking of drains £ 216.00
Thomas Graham Toilet supplies – bulk buy £ 100.04
Bootle Evan Church Room Hire £ 10.00
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The following payments were made under Financial Standing orders during December
British Gas Nov electricity bill (direct debit) £ 34.93
Waterplus water bill £ 151.33
Copeland BC Light maintenance £ 424.42
D Fawcett Grass cutting £5942.40
Royal British Legion Poppy wreath and donation £ 50.00
V Bunton Toilet cleaning November £ 288.00
DAV Cumbria Ltd CCTV – toilets £1210.80
Rent November and December £ 500.00
Donation box toilet £ 27.38
Book box £ 6.69
The bank statement had been reconciled by the Clerk and checked by Cllr Kenworthy
None required.
Cllr Kenworthy reported that there had been a Flood Resilience meeting with local residents. A working group meeting is to be called by WCRT and include the other public bodies e.g, Environment Agency, CCC etc to table the impact of the recent storms and the requirement for further gravel management of the river. It was noted that a proposal for a project to mitigate flooding was being worked up for further discussion at the February Parish Meeting to agree scope and potential funding routes.
Cllr Read reported that the developer of Wellbank had been invited to the meeting but there had been no response but the fence had been moved back off the tarmac and work was being undertaken for installation of the road drains.
Cllr Woodcock reported that the school would take over the management of the book box and it would be refreshed on a Friday. The Clerk to email the school re monies collected.
CCTV has now been installed to reduce vandalism. The recent blockage was due to blue paper hand towels and a nappy being flushed down the
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toilets. The toilets are on maximum flush and the cleaner has been asked to undertake a new regime. It was noted that the toilets have not always been locked up on an evening. A hand dryer is awaiting to be installed by an electrician and the builder is sourcing a new drain cover.
There has been a negative response from surrounding Parish Councils, but Millom Town Council are undertaking investigations into the cost benefits.
Welcome back monies not appeared Cllr Faulkner to speak to Jenny Brumby.
The group have taken over the maintaining of the railway station garden/plants An application has been made for the purchase of a water bowser for the watering of plants. Clerk to apply to South Copeland Partnership for funding.
Cllr Woodcock to speak with Brenda Hill and put out a request for more volunteers on Facebook in
Cllr Read reported that in principle there was no objections from the local farmers for a beacon on Black Combe. Plant a tree for the Jubilee Cllr Woodcock to seek ideas as to site and put a request out via social media pages.
A resident has enquired if there would be any street parties organised by the PC. The PC has allocated £1k total in funding for any parish organisation who wish to arrange an event to celebrate the Jubilee.
Proposed by Cllr Kenworthy, seconded by Cllr Read
Organisations to be invited by social media to apply for the funding.
The Community Partnership has been formed and is open for funding applications.
Awaiting feedback re play area
See 114/21.81
None
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
None
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The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Room Bootle on Monday 14 February 2022 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2055 hrs