11th June 2007 
8933 Minutes: of the Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council, held in the Cemetery Chapel, Silverdale Road, Arnside on Monday 11th June 2007. 

8934 Present: Chairman - Councillor D M (David) Willacy, P E (Ted) Casey, R P (Rachel) Dutfield, S E (Sandy) Felton, S V (Sue) Gibson, R G (Glyn) Jones, T (Terry) Keefe, S R (Sue) Hewett, the Deputy Clerk - J M (Jayne) Beaumont, County Councillor I (Ian) Stewart, District Councillor P (Pru) Jupe and 3 members of the public.

8935 The Chairman welcomed Pru Jupe to the meeting in her capacity as South Lakeland District Councillor.

8936 Apologies for Absence:  

Written apologies were received from the Clerk, P G (Peter) Challenor.

8937 Receipt of Declaration of Members’ Interests relating to any items appearing on the Agenda:

It was NOTED that Cllr Jones had an interest in agenda item 10 c). 2 Beechmount, Red Hills Road, this being his property and Cllr Felton had an interest in item 14 as she lives opposite the Station Gardens.

8938 Minutes of the Previous Meeting:

The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 14th May 2007 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.

8939 Matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings:

It was NOTED that there were no matters arising.

8940 Matters raised by members of the Public for future consideration:

A question was asked regarding the foam on the foreshore and the Chairman confirmed that this matter should be referred to the Environmental Agency in Penrith.  A further question was asked concerning dog fouling for which SLDC are responsible, however, no resources are currently available to monitor this.  Cllr Stewart suggested that APC contact himself or Cllr Jupe on this subject. 

8941 Police Report:

There was no police attendance at the meeting although a report had been sent reporting on the following:- (1) house in Briery Bank entered via an insecure door and cash and property taken, (2) man arrested following minor domestic assault, (3) mobile phone stolen from a dormitory at Arnside Youth Hostel, (4) orange plastic banner advertising Arnside Art Exhibition stolen from the Promenade, (5) attempted robbery at the Post Office when a male person entered and demanded money whilst brandishing a gun - due to the resilience of the post mistress, he left empty handed and was last seen driving a large blue saloon car with false plates up Silverdale Road, (6) two persons acting suspiciously in Silverdale Road - two persons who had lost their dog located in Briery Bank and all in order, (7) untaxed vehicle parked in Orchard Road and the car ticketed, (8) concern for welfare of an elderly male at his home address in Mount Pleasant - found to be poorly and taken to hospital by ambulance, (9) youths interfering with road signs in Silverdale Road/Briery Bank, (10) sheep on the railway line in Black Dyke Road, (11) concern for welfare of lady in Plantation Avenue but found safe and well, (12) dispute with customer at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, (13) non-suspicious death of an elderly man at home in Swinnate Road, (14) three Irish men touting for scrap metal in Stoneycroft Drive, (15) youths drinking and causing a nuisance on the playing field, (16) elderly confused lady being seen wandering upon Arnside Knott but a search proved negative.  Cllr Keefe was phoned by police to attend the chapel after the alarm was heard to be going off and clarification needs to be given regarding police attendance at the chapel in these circumstances.
8942 Report for County Councillor Ian Stewart:

Cllr Stewart reported on the following:- (1) the annual winter gritting schedule is imminent and Cllr Stewart will request that the route from Black Dyke Road to the county boundary is included, (2) pilots for the Lengthsman Scheme will take place in Burton and Holme, (3) positive feedback for the pilot of the Community Board for Grange and Cartmel has been given by Grange Town Council, (4) decision by central government regarding the unitary bid expected to be made by 24th July.  The Chairman raised the following issues:- (1) salt was requested for all salt bins in the village, (2) Cllr Stewart was thanked for his work concerning Leighton Beck Bridge and the junction of Silverdale Road/Church Hill, however, there is a large hole by the pavement that still needs to be repaired as is now very dangerous, (3) complaints have been received regarding camper vans parking illegally for the weekend - Cllr Stewart has requested that the joint scrutiny committee between CCC and SLDC discuss problems concerning parking.

8943 Report from District Councillor Pru Jupe:

Cllr Jupe introduced herself and reported on the following:- (1) before she was elected many points were raised including, street lighting on Black Dyke Road, speed restrictions on the Promenade and Silverdale Road, camper vans parking overnight, vans parked on the Promenade being used for trading purposes, whether visitors should be expected to pay for parking, and Cllr Jupe is very keen to get involved in tackling these issues, (2) SLDC does not agree in principal with CCC’s unitary bid and has set out an alternative option which local Parish Councils are encouraged to engage in.  The Chairman raised the following issues:- (1) the Nat West mobile bank parks where nobody can see it and needs to be parked on the level, (2) the bottle bank is overflowing and it is apparent that existing facilities are inadequate for the demand in the village.

8944 Correspondence:

Receipt of the following items were noted and action determined, by resolution, as indicated:
1. CALC - letter re Consultation on Unitary Cumbria bid.
2. CALC - Critique of bid.
3. CCC - “One Council” etc.
4. CALC - Notes from meeting to discuss bid.
5. SLDC - Model Code of Conduct Order.
6. Mrs Bolton - letter expressing interest in being co-opted.
7. SLDC - Submission to Parish Remuneration Panel.
8. SLDC - opposition to CCC’s Unitary Bid and request that we write to Secretary of State.
9. CALC - Circular, June.
10. EA - Flooding Supplement.
11. EA - “Your Environment”, May to July.

8945 Planning Matters:

a). It was NOTED that the following planning application has been dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 25 since the last meeting:
SL/2007/0575 - Willowfield HoteL, 53 The Promenade - rear conservatory (delegated) NO PLANNING OBJECTIONS.
SL/2007/0574 - Hampsfell House - rear conservatory (delegated) NO PLANNING OBJECTIONS.
b). It was NOTED that the following application is now out of time:
None
c). It was RESOLVED that the following comments were offered for the following applications:
SL/2007/0596 - Rose Cottage, Far Arnside - alterations and rear extension: NO OBJECTIONS.
SL/2007/0534 - Ashmeadow Cottage - change of use to a shelter/workshop and alterations to the fabric of the building: NO OBJECTIONS.
SL/2007/0603 - 2 Beechmount, Red Hills Road - single-storey rear sun lounge and decked area: NO OBJECTIONS.
d). It was NOTED that the following decisions have been taken by the District Council since the last meeting.
SL/2007/0447 - 43 The Promenade - alterations to windows and doors: GRANTED.
SL/2007/0341 - Albion Hotel, The Promenade - bin enclosure and external shelter for customers: REFUSED.
SL/2007/0399 - Rose Cottage, Far Arnside - erection of two agricultural buildings and demolition of existing building: REFUSED.
SL/2007/0181 - Holly Bank Retirement Home, 46 The Promenade - installation of two windows to rear elevation: GRANTED.

8946 Action taken in accordance with Standing Order 25 (other than Planning):

It was NOTED that no action (other than consideration of Planning Applications) had been taken under the provisions of Standing Order 25.

8947 Designation of Arnside as a Fair Trade Village:

Cllr Hewett explained that following on from the recent Fair Trade coffee morning in the village people have expressed an interest in Arnside becoming a Fair Trade Village.  Cllr Dutfield advised members that the criteria for Fair Trade status is slightly less for a village than for a town with there being a minimum of one café and 1 shop supplying Fair Trade products.  It was asked who would supply and pay for the required signs.  It was RESOLVED that Cllr Dutfield will look into this matter further and report back to APC at a later date.

8948 Council’s short-term policy for the maintenance of Station Gardens:

Cllr Hewett reported that Mr Mansfield, who undertook the garden maintenance in 2006, is disappointed that the gardens have not continually been maintained and are now untidy.  Cllr Felton had also received a complaint about the untidiness of the gardens and proposed that APC approaches Mr Mansfield and requests that he tidies up Station Gardens and receives a one-off payment for his work.  This was RESOLVED.

8949 Station Gardens and Contract of the Parish Contractor:

a).  The Chairman felt that members need to be aware of exactly which gardens APC own and it was RESOLVED that a list would be obtained from the Clerk.
b). It was RESOLVED that an up to date copy of the Parish Contractor’s contact be obtained from the Clerk and this item deferred until the next meeting.

8950 Deputy Clerk’s Annual Leave:

a).  It was NOTED that the Deputy Clerk, Mrs Jayne Beaumont, will be on Annual Leave at the beginning of October and will not be present at the meeting scheduled for 8th October.  She has arranged for her duties for that night to be undertaken by the Deputy Clerk for Silverdale Parish Council.
b).  As the Deputy Clerk is entitled to paid Annual Leave, Mrs Sue Hayward (Deputy Clerk, SPC) will be paid at her normal rate for 8th October (full payment estimated at around £30, but final payment to be approved by the Clerk to APC).

8951 Finance:

(1) The Financial Summary for May was received and approved.
(2) The following cheques were authorised and signed:
WI Hall Committee - hire of hall for Assembly    £15.00 (774)
D Willacy - reimbursement for seat repairs    £14.00 (775)
SLDC - street lighting charges 2006/07     £784.47 (776)
Stone Computers - docking port, etc     £102.23 (777)
Stone Computers - notebook system     £816.63 (778)
Network Rail - rent of foreshore 1.7.07 - 30.6.08   £117.52 (779)
BT - phone line installation      £189.58 (780)

8952 Reports from the following committees and/or meetings:

a).  Allotments
Cllr Jones reported that: (1) a tenant is still required for half a plot, (2) a meeting of allotment holders is to be set up shortly.
b).  Cemetery
Cllr Felton reported that: (1) there has been one burial, (2) an improved method of grave marking is being looked into, (3) the headstones have not yet been repaired and Cllr Felton will chase this up.

c).  Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel Advisory Committee
Cllr Hewett reported that: (1) the C & CCAC are very grateful for Pete McSweeney’s continued involvement particularly now that he is chairman of APPT, (2) an art workshop will take place on Wednesday 13th June, (3) the cleaner has been asked not to draw the curtains in the chapel now that the weather is warmer.

d).  Foreshore
The Chairman reported that: (1) work on the embankment by Murphys is still ongoing, (2) a dead sheep was found on the foreshore which SLDC removed, (3) approximately 1,000 cross bay walkers are expected over the weekend of 23rd and 24th June and the Chairman will inform to police to warn them of this, (4) it was RESOLVED that the Clerk write a letter of thanks to Crosthwaite Parish Council for the loan of the tide siren.

e).  Highways
The Chairman reported that: (1) disabled markings adjacent to the pier are still required, (2) double yellow lines are required by the fire station.

f).  Playing Field Advisory Committee
The Chairman reported that: (1) a seat has been vandalised, (2) the sign at the entrance has been replaced, (3) the swings and rope on the climbing frame have been repaired and loose nuts and bolts on playground equipment tightened.

g).  Playground Working Committee
Cllr Gibson reported that: (1) a letter has been received from SLDC regarding Play Strategy together with a form to complete in order to apply for Big Lottery Funding, (2) the revised Playdale quote and plan including aerial slide has been received with the quote being £54,356, (3) if the existing equipment is removed by APC a saving of £4,000 would be made and the Chairman will look into this, (4) it was suggested that a survey could be carried out to ascertain how much the playground is used and at which particular times of day, and school children to complete a survey regarding the type of equipment they would like to use, (5) a meeting of the Playground Working Committee is required in order to discuss fundraising, (6) local businesses are to be approached regarding donations, (7) an application is to be made to the EI for a piece of equipment for younger children, (8) Cllr Gibson will attend the APPT Open Day on Saturday 16th June with plans of the playground.

h) Any other Committee
Cllr Hewett had attended the CALC meeting and reported that: (1) half of the meeting was chaired by representatives from SLDC and they spoke on topics including the rejection of the unitary bid, (2) CALC reported that the pilot Community Board had been very successful, (3) there are currently 10 quality parishes, 5 of which are in the SLDC area.

8953 To receive items for information:

Informal interviews are to be set up for co-optees of APC.

8954 Date of the next Meeting:

It was NOTED  that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 9th May 2007 at 7.15pm  Items for the agenda to reach the Clerk before Friday 29th June 2007 and reports to reach the Clerk before Monday 2nd July 2007.

 
Jayne M Beaumont
Deputy Clerk to the Council