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BOOTLE PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 15TH
MARCH 2023 IN THE CHAPEL MEETING ROOM BOOTLE, COMMENCING AT
7.30PM
142/22 Attendance
Cllr D Faulkner (Chair), Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr R Read,
Mrs L Cooper – Clerk
143/22 Apologies for absence: Cllr P George and Cllr C Smith
144/22 Exclusions of Press and Public
None required
145/22 Declarations of Interest
None
146/22 Minutes of Meetings held on 15 February 2023
The minutes of the meeting were approved and signed by the Chair.
147/22 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated.
148/22 Progress Reports
148/22.1 EV Charge Point
ChargemyStreet are still investigating possible locations. Information has
been received that there is a £1.4m Cumberland fund for EV points
149/22 Public Participation
None
150/22 County Councillor and District Councillors’ Reports
None.
151/22 Applications for Development
151/22.1 Applications
7/2023/4011 2 Fell Green Cottage, Bootle
Retrospective planning approval for the construction of a first floor storage
container built on top of an existing storage container providing ancillary
accommodation to the main dwelling, including stepped access and external
balcony space
Supported
7/2023/4014
Underwood Cottage, Bootle
Single storey side extension, replacement sewage treatment plant
Supported
151/22.2 Ratifications
None
151/22.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2022/4106
Well Farm Barn, Bootle Station
Construction of a new 1.5 storey room in roof home office/gym with garage
under
Granted
152/22 Financial Records
152/22.1 The following payments were approved:
Valda Energy Electricity £ 9.43
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Fox Fencing Community Woodland £ 67.20
Paul Wilson Joinery repairs to phone box £360.00
X2 Connect Paint for phone box £110.86
JJC Hire Ltd surcharge on tyres removed £100.80
B Hill Bootle in Bloom compost £135.00
L Cooper Clerks salary and expenses £573.34
HMRC PAYE £122.20
K Englefield Toilet cleaning February £336.00
Bootle Chapel Room hire £ 10.00
152/22.2 Receipts
Rent – Church View (March) £ 265.00
152/22.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 28 February 2023
Checked and verified by Cllr Kenworthy
152/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 28 February 2023 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
None required
153/22 Village Matters
153/22.1 Community Plan
Broadband – National Plans to increase availability throughout Cumbria
Footpath – Cllr Faulkner reported that he had been in contact with Nicola
Parker lead on Infrastructure in Active Travel.
153/22.2 Toilets
Trial cleaner unable to undertake tasks. Temporary cleaner who has cleaned
to a excellent standard to continue as permanent position. A Relief Cleaner
also sourced to cover when needed.
153/22.3 Monk Moor Telephone Box
Paint ordered
Clerk reported that an application had been made to to Copeland Community
fund which had been rejected.
153/22.4 Allotment Field
Final report submitted to claim balance of monies owed. WCRT to maintain
for 1 year. £250 per annum to be accrued for on going maintenance
153/22.5 Hycemoor – request to purchase land
Clerk to source a solicitor to undertake legal transfer.
153/22.6 Coronation
An application for event funding had been received from the WI. Agreed in
principle, application to be resubmitted on confirmation of details. PC to
provide mugs for the children of the parish.
153/22.7 Standing Orders
The amended Standing Orders were approved
Proposed Cllr Kenworthy, seconded Cllr Read
153/22.8 Annual Parish Meeting
26 April 2023 – agreed date for the Annual Parish Meeting
153/22.9 May Elections
The Clerk informed the councillors of cut off dates and procedures for
candidates
154/22 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
Clerk gave feedback from the South Copeland Partnership that she attended
A presentation was given re the new Cumberland Unitary Authorities vision for
Parish and Town Councils.
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Eric Barker gave a presentation on proposed art /sculptures to be located
within the surrounding parishes. The clerk expressed the councils view that
the proposal was inappropriate.
155/22 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been
received:
None
156/22 Councillor Matters
157/22 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Meeting Room Bootle on Wednesday 12
April 2023 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2115 hrs