14th April 2008 

10062 Minutes: of the Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council, held in the Cemetery Chapel, Silverdale Road, Arnside on Monday 14th April 2008. 

10063 Present: Chairman - Councillor D M (David) Willacy, J (Janet) Bolton, P E (Ted) Casey, S E (Sandy) Felton, R G (Glyn) Jones,  T (Terry) Keefe, S R (Sue) Hewett, the Clerk - P G (Peter) Challenor (via video link), the Deputy Clerk - J M (Jayne) Beaumont, County Councillor I (Ian) Stewart, District Councillor P (Pru) Jupe and 2 members of the public.

10064 Apologies for Absence:  

Written apologies were received from Councillors S (Sharon) Clegg and R P (Rachel) Dutfield (family commitments) and Sgt J (Jonathan) Sizer.

10065 Receipt of Declaration of Members’ Interests relating to any items appearing on the Agenda:

There were no members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda.

10066 Minutes of the Previous Meeting:

The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 10th March 2008 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.

10067 Matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings:

Cllr Keefe reported that at the Morecambe Bay Partnership User Group Committee meeting nothing untoward is likely to happen with regard to the slipway. 

10068 Matters raised by members of the Public for future consideration:

An enquiry was made as to the clipping of the ash tree on Black Dyke Road for which a need was identified approximately 5 years ago.  Photographs showing the state of the overflowing recycling banks on Black Dyke Road were passed around.  An enquiry was made as to whether there were still vacancies on the council.

10069 Police Report:

There was no police attendance at the meeting, however, a report from PC Belinda Friend was circulated detailing the following:- (1) youths in Ashmeadow causing damaged, (2) accident on Sandside Road involving two lorries, (3) domestic incident on Briery Bank with one male arrested, (4) burglary at the Fighting Cocks, (5) sudden death at a residential home, (6) a number of problems with the high tides, (7) reports that a ‘wanted’ male from Kendal is hiding out in Arnside but a search has proved negative so far - the Chairman expressed his concern over this matter, (8) the Coastguard station was entered into and some basic property removed, (9) complaints that the cardboard skip lorry is using Carr Bank Road to get to Black Dyke Road, which it is not allowed to do. 

10070 Report from County Councillor Ian Stewart:

Cllr Stewart reported on the following:- (1) nuclear power stations are to be moved from a central to local plot, (2) more resources are to be made available for Gypsies and Travellers, (3) Arnside Station Community Action Plan -  the fire service are required to carry out 111 home safety visits within the next year with the Community Safety Advisor to assist, visits to schools, etc, (4) Regional Spacial Strategy - to reassess the number of houses in the area, (5) there is a high target for renewable energy in Cumbria, ie, windfarms which could impact upon the AONB and Lake District National Park, (6) progress is being made with Network Rail with regards to the railway station car park.  The Chairman pointed out that:- (1) the tide siren is still sounding the chemical alert, (2) there is a need to write a further letter to the Chief Exec of CCC owing to the fact that the double yellow line painting and gutter cleaning have still not been carried out, (3) the information board at the station, opened in February 2007, is still not functioning property.

10071 Report from District Councillor Pru Jupe:

Cllr Jupe reported on the following:- (1) in the minimum waste report concerning recycling there are regeneration plans proposed, (2) there is a comprehensive car parking report available, (3) there has been a recommendation that SLDC keep certain post offices open and consultation is made as to which post offices are to close, (4) SLDC are prepared to fund the insurance and ongoing maintenance costs for the proposed multi-wheel park subject to a peppercorn rent being paid to APC - at this point Cllr Keefe thanked Cllr Jupe for all her hard work involving the multi-wheel park.  The Chairman pointed out that:- (1) a new litter bin is required by the recycling banks as cardboard has been burnt in the bin - he requested that the banks are emptied on a more frequent basis.

10072 Correspondence:

Receipt of the following items were noted and action determined, by resolution, as indicated:

1. ‘Rustic Play’ write to promote their company who specialise in designing and building children’s recreational facilities.
2. Clerk and Councils Direct.
3. Waymarker Newsletter for Countryside Volunteers.
4. Cumbria CVS News.
5. Notices to display regarding the Elections on 1st May 2008.
6. Draft North West Regional Spatial Strategy Proposed changes published for Consultation.
7. Brochure from Friends of the Lake District entitled Open Green Spaces.
8. The Cumbria and Lakes Rider passenger transport guide.
9. Remuneration for Parish Councillors and travelling and subsistence allowances
10. Town and Parish Standard Newsletter March 08.
11. Wicksteed Brochure showing adult recreational equipment.
12. Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework.
13. Overhead Wires Project Newsletter, March 08.
14. Thompsons Solicitors write to ask whether the Council has anything to support the area where the Claimants accident occurred is not under the Parish Council’s control.
This is an unadopted road and it was RESOLVED that the Clerk write a reply to the solicitors stating that it does not come under the jurisdiction of SLDC.
15. CCC letter entitled ‘Transforming Passenger Transport’.
16. SLDC sends a leaflet regarding Fraud, Corruption or Malpractice in the Council, the whistleblowing policy, and a survey.
17. CALC needs to elect a 2nd representative to the South Lakeland Local Committee and seeks nominations.

10073 Planning Matters:

a). It was NOTED that the Council has not made comments on the following applications:
SL/2008/0208 - 55 Plantation Avenue - rear dormer extension.
SL/2008/0251 - 14a Plantation Avenue - front and rear dormer extensions.
SL/2008/0255 - Wayside, 95 Silverdale Road - erection of garden store/shed.
b).It was NOTED that there are no applications to consider, however, there is concern over a forthcoming application at Hollins Farm for a proposed extension to caravan site.
c). To note that the following decisions have been taken by the District Council since the last meeting.
SL/2008/0086 - Glendale, 131 Silverdale Road - extensions and alterations: GRANTED.
SL/2007/1434 - 27 Swinnate Road - rear single storey extension: GRANTED.
SL/2008/0084 - apartment 20, The Grange, Knott Lane - installation of Velux roof light: GRANTED.
SL/2008/0073 - The Old Vicarage, 83 Silverdale Road - renewal of Planning Permission for a detached garage: GRANTED.
SL/2007/0694 - Beachwood Lodge, Red Hills Road - detached garage: GRANTED.

10074 Action taken in accordance with Standing Order 25 (other than Planning):

It was NOTED that the following  action (other than consideration of Planning Applications) had been taken under the provisions of Standing Order 25.

1. Cheque 200821 for £121.34 made out to Mrs Linda Lee (Cemetery Chapel Cleaner).
2. Cheque 000018 for £1000 paid into APC General Account by way of transfer from the Cemetery Chapel Development Fund.

10075 Amendments to Standing Orders and Financial Regulations:

This proposal stands adjourned, without discussion, for confirmation at the Annual Parish Council Meeting.

10076 Application for Foreshore Permit:

It was RESOLVED that permission is granted for Mr Charles Kuss to obtain a Foreshore Permit.

10077 Capacity of APC being able to pay the Insurance Premium for the Proposed Multi Wheel Park:
As previously mentioned in Cllr Jupe’s report, SLDC have agreed to fund the insurance premium and ongoing maintenance costs, subject to a peppercorn rent.  APC welcomes this decision and it was RESOLVED that the Clerk write a formal letter to SLDC to discuss the responsibilities of APC with regards to management of the multi wheel park and to express thanks for the decision.  Some members would also like to point out to SLDC that a youth shelter may be more appropriate for the youth of Arnside.

10078 APC Committees:

Members were reminded that the following conditions apply to APC Committees:
 A meeting cannot proceed unless it is quorate.
 All meetings must be held in a public place.
 A public notice, giving date time and location must be displayed at least three clear days before the meeting.
 Facilities for reporting shall be afforded to the Press, regardless of attendance.
AND/OR
 (b) To re-designate all APC committees as ‘working groups’ (working groups are not subject to the rules for committees).
There was a discussion regarding the above and it was RESOLVED that a review of committees and working groups should be an agenda item for June.

10079 Annual Parish Assembly:

It was NOTED that the Annual Parish Assembly will be in the WI Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday 24th April.

10080 Finance:

(1) The Financial Summary for March was received and approved.
(2) The following cheques were authorised and signed:
Sandy Felton - custodian’s expenses    £16.48  826
SLDC - rates for store      £79.88  827
Linda Lee - (cleaner) February wage    £60.67  828
PV Dobson & Sons - tractor maintenance   £75.80  829
P Challenor - quarterly expenses    £358.14 830
J Beaumont - quarterly expenses    £52.55  831
Tony Woodburn - clearance of Cemetery   £80.00  832

10081 Reports from the following committees and/or meetings:

a).  Allotments
Cllr Jones reported that: (1) due to a delay in the allotment invoices being sent out allotment holders did not receive the letters in time to attend the allotment holders meeting on 31st March, (2) there are currently 12 on the waiting list, (3) one plot has been given up due to ill health, (4) future allotment holders must be Arnside residents.

b).  Cemetery
Cllr Felton reported that: (1) burials have been busy this year, (2) the Chairman was thanked for the four newly planted trees.

c).  Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel Advisory Committee
Cllr Hewett reported on: (1) the meeting held on 19th March, (2) it was RESOLVED that the Cemetery Chapel Development Fund should be closed and the funds transferred to the current account as there is no longer a need for this account, (3) it was RESOLVED to keep the wheelchair ramp, (4) plans were passed to Cllr Hewitt in relation to the proposed Landscape Trust storage facilities which will be made available to the full council for approval, (5) Terry Allen is to look at the defective wall heater, (6) the alarm can now be reactivated, (7) it was RESOLVED that the Deputy Clerk write to Pete McSweeney in his capacity of APPT Chairman to offer the use of the chapel for meetings at the rate previously discussed, (8) it was RESOLVED that the Deputy Clerk write to Pete McSweeney in his capacity of Chairman of the John Barnes Trust to offer the use of the chapel for meetings together with housing a small filing cabinet for the sum of £150, (9) the date of the next C and CCAC meeting is 22nd May.

d).  Foreshore
The Chairman reported that: (1) Crossfield Boathouse has now been made safe and is boarded up, (2) the life belt from the pier has been relocated and new clamps are required for this.

e).  Highways
The Chairman reported that: (1) there is still an abundance of potholes around the village, (2) nothing has been heard from United Utilities regarding the sewerage collapse by Ashmeadow Lodge, (3) the gulleys are still blocked and yellow lines still not painted and it was RESOLVED that the Clerk write again to the Chief Executive of CCC regarding this and also to enquire as to the start of the vegetation cutting dates.

f).  Playing Field Advisory Committee
The Chairman reported that: (1) the wall, not belonging to APC, is in a bad state of repair due to youths/vandals.

g).  Playground Working Committee
Cllr Dutfield did not attend the meeting therefore there was no report.

h) Any other Committee
There were no other committee meetings attended.

10082 Items for Information:

Cllr Dutfield and Cllr Casey assisted Mr Reg Taylor, the former contractor for APC, to obtain his tools from the store on the playing field. 
10083 Date of the next Meeting:

It was NOTED  that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 12h May 2008 at 7.15pm  Items for the agenda to reach the Clerk before Friday 2nd May 2008 and reports to reach the Clerk before Monday 5th May 2008.
Jayne M Beaumont
Deputy Clerk to the Council