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IN THE CHAPEL MEETING ROOM BOOTLE,
COMMENCING AT 7.30 PM
Present: Clir R Kenworthy (Chair), Clir D Faulkner, Clir S Duck, Clir R Reed, Clir S Crozier
Mrs L Cooper, Clerk
102/24 Apologies for absence: Clir A Anderson (ill), (work), Clir A Woodcock (ill)
103/24 Exclusions of Press and Public
Agenda Item 16 Clerks Review of Contract
104/24 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Clir Kenworthy declared an interest in Agenda item 12 BDSSA
105/24 Minutes of Meetings held on 13 November 2024
The minutes of the meeting were recorded as correct and signed by the Chair
106/24 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated Still concerned re speeding through the village and Hycemoor.
107/24 PROGRESS REPORTS
Clerks Report
None
108/24 Public Participation
None
109/24 District Councillor’s Report
None received
110/24 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
110/24.1 Applications
None
110/24.2 Ratifications
7/2024/4072 Bootle Signal Box, Church Lane, Bootle Station
Listed building consent for repair and restorative works to Bootle Signal Box
Supported
7/2024/4096 Well Farm, Bootle Station
Conversion of 3 dwellings to form 1 dwelling with internal and external alterations –
including the removal of 2 external doors and the installation of 2 windows with
detailing
Supported
110/24.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2024/4071 5, Summer Hill, Bootle,
Removal of existing garage and coal bunker and the construction of a single storey
side and rear extension including 2no rooflights with internal external alterations to an
existing dwelling – variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 7/2022/4036
by removing the recess around the driveway
Granted
7/2024/4061 West View & No 1, Main Street, Bootle
Demolition of existing conservatory and garage. Construction of rear extension and
alterations to dwelling. Construction of a detached garage and greenhouse.
Alterations to office, first floor flat and workshop.
Granted
111/24 FINANCIAL RECORDS
111/24.1 The following payments were approved:
Valda Energy Direct Debit £79.02
Dynorod Unblocking toilets £198.00
Hall Hire £ 10.00
Clerks Salary and expenses £233.28
HMRC PAYE £ 50.00
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Karl Fox — map £450.00
Gary Gowan installation of benches £540.00
K Englefield Toilet Cleaning December £325.00
Bootle Evangelical Church Room Hire £ 10.00
The following payments were made under Financial Standing Orders in December
Valda Energy Electricity direct debit £ 61.99
Waterplus Direct debit £ 35.01
HMRC PAYE £ 50.00
Clerks salary & expenses ~ November £ 233.28
K Englesfield Toilet Cleaning November £ 364.00
SLCC membership £ 50.67
111/24.2 Receipts
Rental £265.00
111/24.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 31 December 2024
Verified and signed by Clir Crozier
111/24.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 December 2024
and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
None required.
111/24.5 To approve the grass cutting contract for 2025-2028
Resolved to accept the quote from the existing contractor.
111/24.6 To approve quote— Hycemoor field
Resolved the accept the quotation from JW Plant Solutions for initial site
investigations and scheme proposal.
111/24.7 For Information only – precept request submitted
112/24’VILLAGE MATTERS
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112/24.1 Community Plan
Clir Crozier gave a brief overview of the new proposed Community Plan
questionnaire which was approved with modifications. To be put on website and
trailed with councillors to ensure links work.
Toilets — Clir Woodcock to place a note on Cumbria Crack re toilets blocking due to
wet wipes and excessive paper.
Speeding and traffic survey – Clerk to chase Cumbria Highways re traffic
survey/monitoring
112/24.2 Footpath Wellbank/S106 monies
Clir Kenworthy reported that the proposed S106 agreement had been agreed
between LDNP the PC and developer. LDNPA and Developer formal legal sign off
and transfer monies to LDNPA to follow shortly.
LDNPA will improve the existing footpaths with the required drainage and road use
road plannings to develop an accessible path. LDNPA to continue to be responsible
for future maintenance and upkeep and look after the improvement project.
Cumberland Council will undertake the street works.
PC have received a quotation for a roadside footpath to link Wellbank and the
LDNPA path.
112/24.3 Hycemoor Field
Quote form JW Plant Ltd accepted see minute no 111/24.6 above. Clerk to contact
112/24.4 Environment Issues
ClIr Duck suggested that the prison may take on the task of trampling back the
bracken in the Community Woodland in May & August. Also 50 trees to plant. Clerk
to contact.
Flooding and natural flood management. Clirs Kenworthy and Duck attended a
conference on this subject. Important to model whole catchment area before
implementing works. Proposal developed to ask GDF Fund to fund the modelling. As
Cumberland only have funds for the actual works. An Expression of interest form to
be submitted with the council being the accountable body but the works being
undertaken by contractors.
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Coastal flooding — Although Qinetiq are not responsible for road, they have confirmed
that they may be able to supply blocks free issue to Cumberland to put in place on
the beach as part of their works. Cumberland confirmed that they are looking at the
scheme and are to liaise with Qinetiq.
112/24.5 Car Park by Toilet block
Cumberland offering an asset transfer. PC not willing to accept unless re tarmacked
and drains issues sorted.
112/24.6 Village map
A draft map was presented to the council for consideration. Amendments were made
and Clerk to contact supplier re changes.
112/24.7 Ward consultation
Councillors concerned re size of current ward for 1 councillor. Clerk to submit
response. Clir Faulkner to review and feedback at next meeting
113/24 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
113/24.1 BDSSA – CliIr Kenworthy reported that the BNG assessment for the
site will be undertaken on 17 January 2025. Foundation feasibility work ongoing
based on ground investigations and Flood Risk Assessment. Clerk to chase re traffic
speed monitoring.
114/24 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
115/24 Councillor Matters
116/24 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Meeting Room Bootle on Wednesday 12
February 2025 at 7.30pm.
117/24 Closed Session
Clerks new contract signed by Chair
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2140hrs
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