of the Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council, held in the Cemetery Chapel, Silverdale Road, Arnside on Monday 10 March 2008. Chairman - Councillor D M (David) Willacy, J (Janet) Bolton, P E (Ted) Casey, S (Sharon) Clegg, R P (Rachel) Dutfield, S E (Sandy) Felton, R G (Glyn) Jones, T (Terry) Keefe, S R (Sue) Hewett, the Deputy Clerk - J M (Jayne) Beaumont, County Councillor I (Ian) Stewart, Sgt Jonathan Sizer and 3 members of the public.9080 Apologies for Absence:Written apologies were received from District Councillor P (Pru) Jupe (prior meeting) and the Clerk, P G (Peter) Challenor.

Written apologies were received from District Councillor P (Pru) Jupe (prior meeting) and the Clerk, P G (Peter) Challenor.9081 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.

There were no members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda.9082 Minutes of the Previous Meeting:In 10032 1. the word ‘equipment’ was substituted for ‘land’. Once this change had been made, the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 11^th February 2008 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.

In 10032 1. the word ‘equipment’ was substituted for ‘land’. Once this change had been made, the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 11 February 2008 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.9083 Matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings:A memorandum agreement is to be signed between the Chairmen of APC and the Landscape Trust in order that the Landscape Trust may occupy the cemetery chapel as agreed.

A memorandum agreement is to be signed between the Chairmen of APC and the Landscape Trust in order that the Landscape Trust may occupy the cemetery chapel as agreed.9084 Matters raised by members of the Public for future consideration::There were no matters raised by members of the public.

:There were no matters raised by members of the public.9085 Police Report:Sgt Jonathan Sizer attended the meeting and reported on the following:- (1) apologies were given for no police representation at recent APC meetings which is due to shortage of officers - PC Alan Salter has now retired from the police force due to ill health and is yet to be replaced; PCSO Margaret Cahill has now become a full police officer and is yet to be replaced at Milnthorpe, (2) organised crime and terrorism is a government priority and resources have been lost to background work with officers still to be replaced, (3) report of persons looking through bins for scrap metal, found to be legitimate - the public are urged to contact the police if anybody is seen taking lead from church roofs, (4) arrest for drugs at the Fighting Cocks, (5) heater stolen from a house porch, (6) damage to a fence in Silverdale Road. The Chairman thanked Milnthorpe police for attending to the chaos on Station Road over the weekend which was caused due to the inopperation of the temporary traffic lights.

Sgt Jonathan Sizer attended the meeting and reported on the following:- (1) apologies were given for no police representation at recent APC meetings which is due to shortage of officers - PC Alan Salter has now retired from the police force due to ill health and is yet to be replaced; PCSO Margaret Cahill has now become a full police officer and is yet to be replaced at Milnthorpe, (2) organised crime and terrorism is a government priority and resources have been lost to background work with officers still to be replaced, (3) report of persons looking through bins for scrap metal, found to be legitimate - the public are urged to contact the police if anybody is seen taking lead from church roofs, (4) arrest for drugs at the Fighting Cocks, (5) heater stolen from a house porch, (6) damage to a fence in Silverdale Road. The Chairman thanked Milnthorpe police for attending to the chaos on Station Road over the weekend which was caused due to the inopperation of the temporary traffic lights.9086 Report from County Councillor Ian Stewart:Cllr Stewart reported on the following:- (1) contractors carrying out the work being carried out in Station field, necessary to stop the field and houses flooding, have not followed the correct procedure from CCC and Cllr Stewart will be looking into this, (2) some parishes are pleased with the Parish Lengthsman scheme which carries out minor repairs to highways, cleans signs, cuts back vegetation,and with the implementation of the Parish Steward scheme more resources are now available. The Chairman reported that:- (1) there are still problems with the recycling banks, (2) there is a difficulty with viewing plans on-line for many members and paper based plans would be preferable, (3) there is still a lack of double yellow lines in the village, (4) the gulleys have not been cleaned as the roadsweeper cannot get to them due to ivy on the wall, (6) disabled parking is going ahead at the station and Network Rail are to determine a resolution to the access difficulties.

Cllr Stewart reported on the following:- (1) contractors carrying out the work being carried out in Station field, necessary to stop the field and houses flooding, have not followed the correct procedure from CCC and Cllr Stewart will be looking into this, (2) some parishes are pleased with the Parish Lengthsman scheme which carries out minor repairs to highways, cleans signs, cuts back vegetation,and with the implementation of the Parish Steward scheme more resources are now available. The Chairman reported that:- (1) there are still problems with the recycling banks, (2) there is a difficulty with viewing plans on-line for many members and paper based plans would be preferable, (3) there is still a lack of double yellow lines in the village, (4) the gulleys have not been cleaned as the roadsweeper cannot get to them due to ivy on the wall, (6) disabled parking is going ahead at the station and Network Rail are to determine a resolution to the access difficulties.9087 Report from District Councillor Pru Jupe:Cllr Jupe did not attend the meeting therefore there was no report. It was acknowledged that Cllr Jupe had put in a great deal of effort in respect of information concerning the proposed multi-wheel park.

Cllr Jupe did not attend the meeting therefore there was no report. It was acknowledged that Cllr Jupe had put in a great deal of effort in respect of information concerning the proposed multi-wheel park.9088 Correspondence:Receipt of the following items were noted and action determined, by resolution, as indicated:

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

a). It was NOTED that no planning application have been dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 25 since the last meeting:b). The following applications were considered:

SL/2008/0084 - Apartment 20, The Grange, Knott Lane - installation of Velux roof light: NO OBJECTIONS.

SL/2008/0073 - The Old Vicarage, 83 Silverdale Road - detached garage (renewal of planning permission): NO OBJECTIONS.

c). To note that the following decisions have been taken by the District Council since the last meeting.

SL/2007/1069 - 4 Regent House, Silverdale Road - conversion of first floor office to form self contained flat including alteration of flat roof to pitched roof: GRANTED.

9090 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.

It was NOTED that no action (other than consideration of Planning Applications) had been taken under the provisions of Standing Order 25.9091 Ownership of War Memorial Playing Field:It was noted that the War Memorial Playing Field is definitely owned by APC and no part of it can be disposed of by the Parish Council.

It was noted that the War Memorial Playing Field is definitely owned by APC and no part of it can be disposed of by the Parish Council.9092 Finance:(1) The Financial Summary for February was received and approved.

(1) The Financial Summary for February was received and approved.(2) The following cheques were authorised and signed:

a). AllotmentsCllr Jones reported that: (1) there are now no spare plots and there are 12 people on the waiting list, (2) annual invoices will be going out imminently, (3) allotment holder meetings are to be held on 31^st March, 2^nd June and 1^st September 2008.

Cllr Jones reported that: (1) there are now no spare plots and there are 12 people on the waiting list, (2) annual invoices will be going out imminently, (3) allotment holder meetings are to be held on 31 March, 2 June and 1 September 2008.The Chairman invited Mr Brian Walker to speak: (1) the Chairman was thanked for the delivery of manure to the allotments which is very much appreciated by the allotment holders, (2) regular meetings are most welcome, (3) grass cutting is only adequate, (4) Mr Walker requested the return of the allotment documents previously lent to Cllr Jones.

b). CemeteryCllr Felton reported that: (1) there have been 2 burials this month, (2) another 8 plots have been sold, (3) a brass plate has been removed from one of the seats, (3) the database is now finished, (4) there is to be a woodland burial this week - Arnside is one of the few places locally where environmental burials are allowed.

Cllr Felton reported that: (1) there have been 2 burials this month, (2) another 8 plots have been sold, (3) a brass plate has been removed from one of the seats, (3) the database is now finished, (4) there is to be a woodland burial this week - Arnside is one of the few places locally where environmental burials are allowed.c). Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel Advisory CommitteeCllr Hewett reported on: (1) thanked Cllr Keefe for his negotiations with the Landscape Trust, (2) next meeting will be Wednesday 19^th March.

Cllr Hewett reported on: (1) thanked Cllr Keefe for his negotiations with the Landscape Trust, (2) next meeting will be Wednesday 19 March. 

d). ForeshoreThe Chairman reported that: (1) an enforcement order has now been put on Crossfield Boathouse and barriers put around the property, (2) there is to be a Morecambe Bay Partnership meeting, although no notification has been given to APC.

The Chairman reported that: (1) an enforcement order has now been put on Crossfield Boathouse and barriers put around the property, (2) there is to be a Morecambe Bay Partnership meeting, although no notification has been given to APC.e). HighwaysThe Chairman reported that: (1) he wishes to thank the resident of Lawrence Drive who has very kindly cleaned up Shady Bowers by cutting back trees and vegetation and has swept the footpath.

The Chairman reported that: (1) he wishes to thank the resident of Lawrence Drive who has very kindly cleaned up Shady Bowers by cutting back trees and vegetation and has swept the footpath.f). Playing Field Advisory CommitteeThe Chairman reported that: (1) as the playing field is looking a mess it may be prudent to approach the local school and request that the children undertake a litter pick.

The Chairman reported that: (1) as the playing field is looking a mess it may be prudent to approach the local school and request that the children undertake a litter pick.g). Playground Working CommitteeCllr Dutfield reported that: (1) a meeting was recently held and applications for grants are underway and plans are being made for fund raising, (2) there is approximately £6,700 in the fund to date.

Cllr Dutfield reported that: (1) a meeting was recently held and applications for grants are underway and plans are being made for fund raising, (2) there is approximately £6,700 in the fund to date.h) Any other Committee

Cllr Hewitt had attended the CALC meeting and reported that: (1) there is to be a £1 million pound injection to councils, (2) a guide has been produced concerning how to respond to planning applications.

Cllr Dutfield had attended a Fair Trade meeting and reported that: (1) the village market event had gone well, (2) the Brownies Fashion Show is 10^th June.

9024 Items for Information:The Chairman reported that the planning law is to change and an appeal will be heard from parties who have objected.

The Chairman reported that the planning law is to change and an appeal will be heard from parties who have objected.Within two month every village is to have its own policeman.

9025 Consideration of Tenders Received for the Parish Contractor:After members of the public were asked to withdraw from the meeting, tender submissions were discussed.

After members of the public were asked to withdraw from the meeting, tender submissions were discussed.Tender A SUBSEQUENTLY WITHDRAWN

Tender C 

After discussion it was RESOLVED that Tender B be awarded the contract for Parish Contractor for Arnside Parish Council.

9026 Date of the next Meeting:It was NOTED that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 14^h April 2008 at 7.15pm Items for the agenda to reach the Clerk before Friday 4th April 2008 and reports to reach the Clerk before Monday 7th April 2008.

It was NOTED that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 14 April 2008 at 7.15pm Items for the agenda to reach the Clerk Friday 4th April 2008 and reports to reach the ClerkMonday 7th April 2008. 

Jayne M Beaumont

Deputy Clerk to the Council