Arnside Parish Council

11th August 2008 

10355 Minutes: of the Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council, held in the Cemetery Chapel, Silverdale Road, Arnside on Monday 11th August 2008. 

10356 Present: Chairman - Councillor D M (David) Willacy, J (Janet) Bolton, P E (Ted) Casey, R P (Rachel) Dutfield, S R (Sue) Hewitt,  R G (Glyn) Jones, T (Terry) Keefe, Deputy Clerk - J M (Jayne) Beaumont.

10357 Apologies for Absence:  

Verbal apologies were received from CllrP (Pru) Jupe (work commitment).

10358 Receipt of Declaration of Members’ Interests relating to any items appearing on the Agenda:

There were no declarations of Members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda.

10359 Minutes of the Previous Meeting:

The minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 14th July 2008 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.

10360 Matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings:

The cupboards requested by the Landscape Trust will be put up at the end of August and their finish is to be approved by APC.

10361 Matters raised by members of the Public for future consideration:

There were no matters raised by members of the public.

10362 Police Report:

As there was no police presence at the meeting, the Chairman reported that: (1) all is quiet in the village at present, (2) the police are aware of several local speeding cars, (3) many bin bags of beer cans were collected from the playing field by the contractor over one weekend.

10363 Report from County Councillor Ian Stewart:

Cllr Stewart reported on the following: (1) there will be a progression with the distribution of the Parish Steward money, for which the Chairman thanked Cllr Stewart and it was RESOLVED that the Clerk write to Nick Raymond of CCC to request the funds, (2) a drop in session regarding local development framework will be arranged for Autumn, (3) queries regarding the proposed multi-wheel park , ie, ownership of equipment, regulation and enforcing of rules and responsibilities in the case of demolition will be passed to the relevant department, (4) the Chairman has written to Tim Farron, MP with regard to the discontinuation of the rescue services and the unconcern of those responsible over public safety.

10364 Report from District Councillor Pru Jupe:

Cllr Jupe did not attend the meeting therefore there was no report.

10365 Correspondence:

Receipt of the following items were noted and action determined, by resolution, as indicated:
1. On 29th July for 6 months there will be a Temporary Footpath Closure, Middlebarrow Wood, Arnside and Silverdale from Arnside Tower to the Railway.
2. Keer to Kent.
3. Promotion letter regarding Cumbria in Bloom 2009.
4. Connect Magazine.
5. Clerk and Council Direct journal - July 08.
6. Cumbria Police Authority seek to recruit independent members.
7. SLDC write about changes to the Complaints procedure in respect of the Members’ Code of Conduct.
8. SLDC Council Meeting Agenda for 17/7/08 - for information only.
9. SLDC write about managing radioactive waste supply. Details - http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/radioactivty.mrws/index.htm
10. CALC - Training Course “The Effective Council” on 4th and 11th September and 9th and 16th October 6.30-9pm, Carlisle. £40 for all 4 modules.
11. Highways - Help with your Journeys.
12. Cumbria Strategic Waste Partnership and Annual Review.
13. Cumbria CVS News and Annual Review.
14. Agenda CALC meeting - 4/8/08. Minutes of 136th Meeting.

10366 Planning Matters:

a). It was NOTED that copies of the following applications were received but no comment was made by APC:
SL/2008/0620 - Land adjacent to 83 Silverdale Road, Arnside - change of use of part of field to domestic garden and erection of detached garage.
SL/2008/0653 - 10 Far Close Drive - alterations to roof of detached garden store and installation of decking to rear of dwelling.
b). It was NOTED that, under the provisions of Standing Order 25, no applications had been dealt with.
c). It was NOTED that there were no applications to be considered.
d). It was NOTED that no decisions had been taken by the District Council since the last meeting.

10367 Action taken in accordance with Standing Order 25 (other than Planning):

It was NOTED that no action had been taken under the provisions of Standing Order 25.

10368 Appointment of Cemetery Custodian:

It was RESOLVED that Mrs Sandy Felton be appointed as Cemetery Custodian following her resignation from the Council.  The Chairman thanked Mrs Felton for all her excellent work carried out whilst a member of APC.

10369 Finance:

(1) The Financial Summary for July was received and approved.
(2) The following cheques were authorised and signed:
DJ Tallon - work at cemetery chapel   £1,200.00  (885)
D Willacy - reimbursement for fireworks   £1,315.00  (886)
Willacy (Contractors) Ltd- topsoil   £ 983.80  (887)

10370 Reports from the following committees and/or meetings:

a).  Allotments
Cllr Jones reported that: (1) the next meeting of allotment holders is Monday 1st September, (2) two letters of complaint have been received about plot 7 which has now been surrendered, (3) plot number 2 is also now vacated, (4) the allotments have been strimmed by the contractor.

b).  Cemetery
Cllr Dutifield  reported that: (1) there has been one funeral this month, (2) the drive has now been made good, (3) at the next Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel Advisory Working Group meeting a list of items that require attention will be drawn up, (4) Stephensons are to be given a list of electrics that are not working.

c).  Cemetery and Cemetery Chapel Advisory Working Group
Cllr Hewitt had nothing to report.

d).  Foreshore
The Chairman reported that: (1) the dead sheep by the pier will be removed, (2) there was a bay clean last week, (3) at a meeting with CCC Development Control it was established that the old pumping station cannot be used for health and safety reasons, hence the reason for creating a new one.

e).  Highways
The Chairman reported that: (1) white markings on the roads indicate work which is imminent, (2) four railings have been taken away as they are dangerous and the Chairman will make a report of the state of the railings from Ashmeadow to the Pier, (3) if any member notices anything that requires attention they are to notify the Chairman who will inform the contractor and this can be done using the £2,500 from CCC.

f).  Playing Field Advisory Committee
Cllr Dutfield reported that: (1) a meeting had taken place and passed on thanks to the contractor for his work in making the field look so much better, (2) the bowling club were thanked for the care they took with their cars whilst on the field, (3) the barrier is to be reinstated with a padlock.

g).  Playground Working Committee

Cllr Dutfield reported that: (1) grants of £3,000 and £1,000 have been given by Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust and the Hadfield Trust respectively, (2) an environmentally friendly plan is expected by the end of August, (3) almost £12,000 has now been raised, (4) the next fund raising event is to be a ceilidh in October.

h) Any other Committee

Cllr Keefe had attended a meeting of the Parish Plan Review Working Group and reported that: (1) the collated figures are to be developed into some kind of report hopefully by the beginning of October.
Cllr Dutfield had attended the AONB AGM and reported that: Natural England gave a presentation and there was also a strategic presentation with a ‘wish list’ for the Morecambe Bay Regional Park.

10371 Items for Information:

There were no items for information.

10372 Date of the next Meeting:

It was NOTED  that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 8th September 2008 at 7.15pm  Items for the agenda to reach the Clerk before Friday 29th August 2008 and reports to reach the Clerk before Monday 1st September 2008.

 
Jayne M Beaumont
Deputy Clerk to the Council