Minutes
Extraordinary
12th July 2023

BOOTLE PARISH COUNCIL

Extraordinary Meeting 12th July 2023

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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 12TH JULY 2023 IN THE CHAPEL MEETING ROOM BOOTLE, COMMENCING AT 8PM

Present: Cllr R Kenworthy (Chair), Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr R Read, Cllr B Dunn
Unitary Cllr A Pratt
Clerk Mrs L Cooper

34/23 At 7.30pm the meeting was not quorate but Cllrs Faulkner and Dunn had previously indicated that they would be late attending the meeting due to a prior appointment. The start of the meeting was delayed to 8pm to allow for the attendance of those councillors

35/23 Apologies for absence Cllr C Smith, Cllr A Woodcock

36/23 Exclusions of Press and Public
None required

37/23 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Kenworthy declared an interest in Agenda item 12 BDSSA

38/23 Minutes of Meetings held on 14 June 2023
The minutes of the meetings were approved and signed by the Chair.

39/23 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated.

40/23 PROGRESS REPORTS
None

41/23 Public Participation
None

42/23 District Councillor’s Report
Cllr Pratt reported that the first meeting of the South Cumberland Community Panel was held this week. A focus on transport issues was agreed.

43/23 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT

43/23.1 Applications
7/2023/4048 Miller Hill, Bootle Station
Change of use and conversion of an existing garage/store and associated land to form a single holiday let (retrospective)
Supported

43/23.2 Ratifications
None

43/23.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2023/4030 Hyton Farm, Bootle
Change of use from agricultural land to residential and the construction of a new single storey dwelling
Granted

44/23 FINANCIAL RECORDS

44/23.1 The following payments were approved:
Valda Energy Electricity CREDIT (£ 90.03)
Bootle Chapel Room hire £ 10.00
K Englefield Toilet cleaning June £312.00
Craven Services Unblocking toilets £198.00
B Hill Bootle in Bloom plants £ 80.45
J Hillier repairs to toilets £ 60.00

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Community Heartbeat Defib cabinet & pads Monk Moors £764.40
Captain Shaws School Fund Room Hire £ 20.00
BHIB Insurance renewal £604.40
Proposed by Cllr Dunn, Seconded Cllr Smith

44/23.2 Receipts
Rent – Church View (June) £ 265.00
RWM – Defib box £ 775.00
Donation boxes £ 37.61

44/23.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 30 June 2023
Cllr Dunn checked and verified

44/23.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 June 2023 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
None

44/23.5 For information only Clerk reported that all AGAR documents had been submitted to the external auditor.

45/23`VILLAGE MATTERS

45/23.1 Community Plan
Footpath – Cllr Faulkner reported that this had been raised with Sustainable Travel Cumbria and Sustrans and was awaiting a response.

45/23.2 Grass Cutting – School Field and Church yard
The Clerk reported that the school had been contacted re the grass cutting. Advice had been sought and the contract could continue until March 2024 under Local Government Act 1972 S.137(2). After which the school would be responsible for grass cutting costs.
The Council could under S16 Open Spaces Act 1906 contribute towards the costs of grass cutting after that date, Further meetings to be arranged with the school to agree the most appropriate a way forward in line with budget timescales.

45/23.3 Monk Moor Telephone Box
The defib box and pads have been ordered and awaiting delivery

45/23.4 Hycemoor – request to purchase land
Resolved that the Clerk Mrs Lesley Cooper be approved to sign all documentation pertaining to this sale on behalf of Bootle Parish Council
Proposed by Cllr Kenworthy, Seconded by Cllr Dunn

45/23.5 Councillor Email addresses
Resolved that the Clerk pursue the linking of council email addresses to the website. Proposed Cllr Faulkner Seconded Cllr Read

45/23.6 Complying with Biodiversity duty
The Clerk gave an overview of responsibilities. To be a standing item on the Agenda under Environmental Issues

45/23.7 Cumbria’s Plan Bee
Noted

45/27.8 Climate Champions
Noted

46/23 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
BDSSA – Cllr Kenworthy reported that official confirmation of funding is shortly anticipated following completion of all the required acceptance forms.

47/23 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:

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• Civility and Respect Pledge– to be placed on the next Agenda

48/23 Councillor Matters

• Cllr Faulkner reported that the South Copeland Partnership was due to meet on 14 July 2023
• Cllr Dunn reported that the judging for Cumbria in Bloom was on 13 July 2023
• Cllr Read reported that the coastal path was washing away from Bootle beach towards Tarn Bay Treats and was overgrown in other areas. Cllr Pratt to investigate

49/23 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Meeting Room Bootle on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2055 hrs