8423 Minutes: of the Ordinary Meeting of Arnside Parish Council, held in the Parish Council Office, Church Hill, Arnside on Monday12th September 2005.

8424 Present: Chairman - Councillor D M (David) Willacy, Councillors, J (Jack) Baker, J M (Jean) Colwell, S V (Sue) Gibson, R J (Ros) Lishman, P A (Pete) McSweeney, M P (Pat) Pierce, the Clerk - P G (Peter) Challenor, the Treasurer - A (Tony) Cookson, the Deputy Clerk - J M (Jayne) Beaumont, County Councillor I (Ian) Stewart, District Councillor R (Richard) Rollins, PC Alan Salter and 1 member of the public.

8425 Apologies for Absence:

Letters of apology were received from Councillors, P E (Ted) Casey and T (Terry) Keefe - holiday. Verbal apologies were received from Councillors, J P (John) Gallagher (holiday) and K (Ken) Hargreaves.

8426 Receipt of Declaration of Members’ Interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda:

There was no interest to declare.

8427 Minutes of the Previous Meeting:

The minutes of the meeting held on 8th August 2005 were approved and subsequently signed by the Chairman.

8428 Matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings:

There were no matters arising.

8429 Appointment of Deputy Clerk:

It was NOTED that Mrs Jayne Beaumont has been appointed as Deputy Clerk/Deputy RFO to the Council, under authority delegated to the Clerk, in accordance with Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 and Minute 8386.

8430 Matters raised by Members of the Public for consideration:

There were no matters raised.

8431 Police Report:

A written report had been circulated to Members by PC Alan Salter. The report referred to (1) damage to a BMW parked in Herons’ Reach car park, (2) arson at Holgates caravan park, (3) the theft of two pedal cycles, (4) damage to a car parked in Silverdale Road, (5) damage to a car door whilst parked in a private drive on Redhills Road, (6) an incidence of persons cycling over the viaduct, (7) suspicious vehicles on the playing field, (8) youths skateboarding in Arnside School, (9) suspicious male who had left a train at Arnside station, ignorant of his whereabouts, was taken to Burton Services to obtain a lift home, (10) police attendance to a noisy party, (11) persons on the railway line at Arnside station, (12) photo received of the Hagland Amphibious Vehicle parked on the shore - action will be taken if it encroaches onto the grass. The Chairman pointed out that the fire brigade had been unable to get their vehicle onto the foreshore due to access being blocked by a car.

8432 Report from County and District Councillor Ian Stewart:

Councillor Stewart’s report referred to (1) there would be a Police and Community Liaison Meeting on 13th September 2005 at the Hallgarth shelter (a place for teenagers to meet), (2) the Chief Fire Officer has expressed wishes to close a few smaller fire stations - it was felt that this would not be acceptable for Arnside, (3) the resurfacing on the B5282 and the white lines which have been painted over the potholes, about which Cllr Stewart has made a complaint to the relevant department, (4) a meeting to discuss the future of the Arnside tide siren has been set up for Monday 19th September 2005 at 4.30pm in the Arnside Parish Council office, which several councillors will attend.

The Chairman brought up the fact that the parking restrictions outside the station still cannot be enforced as no signs are yet available, which Councillor Stewart will follow up.

It was also pointed out that the height restrictions sign on the railway bridge has become unreadable due to the amount of algae now upon it.

8433 Report from District Councillor Richard Rollins:

Councillor Rollins’ report cover the following (1) Arnside Parish Plan Trust had suggested that Station Yard may be suitable for affordable housing - the Chairman, however, felt this was not a suitable site due to the difficulty of access into the village; a more appropriate site is being sought, (2) review of the need for car parking in Arnside - the shore has been rejected as a possible site, (3) analysis of Youth and Alcohol Related Incidents in South Lakeland report passed to the Clerk, (4) some evidence of the ongoing effectiveness of the tide siren is required for the purpose of proving the worth of maintaining this service, ie, historical figures of numbers drowned/incidents.

The Chairman made observations that (1) there is a need for more traffic warden patrols within the village, especially at weekends, (2) reported fly tipping of asbestos at New Barns which has still not been removed.

8434 Finance:

The Financial Summary for August was received and approved.
8435 Correspondence:

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

1. Cumbria Democracy Commission - consultation document.

RESOLVED that the Clerk respond accordingly.

2.APPT - copy of reply to Cllr Rollins, re Affordable Housing.

3.CALC - Statement of Policies.

4.Improvement Investments Ltd - letter re proposal for renewal of noticeboard at Redhills Road.

5 .OES - notice of increase of charges (agenda item).

6.CALC - special meeting for larger councils, 7.30pm, 19th September, Keswick

7. SLDC -further Electoral Review (Boundary Committee) (agenda item).

8. SLDC - Electoral Maps (agenda item).

9.SLDC - reply regarding Arnside Parish Plan becoming a Supplementary Planning Guidance.

10.Lake District National Park - consultation document re draft SCI.

11.AONB - Annual Review and Sustainable Development Fund.

NOTED that this was given to Cllr McSweeney.

12.The Boundary Committee - consultation document re electoral arrangements (agenda item).

13.FLAG - newsletter, July.

14.Cumbria CC - Local Transport Plan, annual progress report.

15.Local Works - Campaign for the Sustainable Communities Bill, summer.

16.Environment Agency - “Your Environment”, Aug to Oct.

17. AONB - “Waymarker”, September edition.

18.Countryside Agency - “Countryside Focus”, Summer.

19.CALC - Circular, August.

20.CALC - Circular, September.

21.CALC - Quality Parish Development Programme update.

22. CALC - Training Programme, Autumn 2005 to Spring 2006.

23. Cumbria CC - Minerals and Waste Development Framework SCI.

24. Cumbria CC - Joint Structure Plan modifications.

25.Cumbria CC - Minerals and Waste Development Framework SCI, submission document.

8436 Planning Matters:

a). It was noted that no Applications have been dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 25, since the last meeting.

b). The following applications were considered:

SL/2005/0894 - Netherleigh, Mount Pleasant - dormer windows: NO OBJECTIONS

SL/2005/0980 - 1 Stewart Close - vehicular access: NO OBJECTIONS

SL/2005/0991 - 70 Silverdale Road - extension and alterations: NO OBJECTIONS

c). The following decisions of the District Council were noted:

SL/2005/0700 and 0701 - Ashmeadow - external lighting: GRANTED

SL/205/0702 - Ashmeadow - installation of ground level satellite dish: GRANTED

SL/2005/0735 - 14a Plantation Avenue - porch: GRANTED

8437 Urgent action taken in accordance with Standing Order 25 (other than Planning):

(1) The Deputy Clerk to attend the Clerk’s Induction Course at Penrith on Wednesday 26th October 2005.

(2) The Chairman authorised to spend £108 on quarry bottoms for the Playing Field.

8438 To give guidance to the Finance Committee, in connection with the annual review of salaries for the Clerk and the RFO (Treasurer):

RESOLVED that their salaries should be increased by the annual rate of inflation.

8439 Planning Application for the proposed Trench-Arch sewerage system at the Cemetery Chapel:

It was RESOLVED that the half fee for change of use for land of £132.50 is to be paid.

8440 Revised charges for maintenance of our photocopier:

It was RESOLVED that the revised charges to OES for the meterclick maintenance of our photocopier are accepted along with payment at the rate of 1p per copy + toner at £22.00 each.

8441 Deputy Clerk’s Duties as Acting Clerk

It was NOTED that:

a) the Deputy Clerk will be required to fulfill the duties of Acting Clerk for the period of 23rd September until 9th October 2005 (this is necessary to fulfill the legal requirements relating to composition and publication of the October agenda and issue of the summonses).

It was RESOLVED that:

b) the Deputy Clerk to claim for extra hours worked, up to a maximum of the hours paid to the Clerk (pro-rata), during this period of acting-up.

8442 Cricket Club’s’proposal to demolish the former British Legion Hut and erect a similar building within the same footprint:

It was RESOLVED that this proposal be accepted as the Cricket Club would then be able to store some of their larger equipment and therefore keep the Playing Field clear.

8443 Possible Electoral Reforms for this ward:

The Chairman felt that one SLDC representative would be more beneficial and that Arnside should remain a separate ward of its own. It was RESOLVED that no revisions to the existing boundaries should be made.

8444 To re-consider the Station Yard as a location for affordable housing:

As previously mentioned in item 8433, the Chairman felt that there was no safe route into the village from Station Yard and it was therefore RESOLVED that this site is inappropriate for affordable housing and would be better developed as disabled access to the station.

8445 To determine the long-term strategy for development of Parish Council property:

Cllr Lishman distributed a plan showing sites owned by APC and is keen to give the childrens’ playground priority for future development. There was a discussion regarding the possibility of applying for a donation from the Sustainable Development Fund of the AONB in connection with developing the conservation/garden areas of land owned by the Council. It was RESOLVED that this item should be put on the Agenda for the October APC meeting when a definite plan could be drawn up with regard to future priority projects.

8446 Update on Waste Water Transfer Scheme:
The Chairman reported that (1) a letter from United Utilities had been distributed around the village with details of planned temporary changes to the traffic flow necessary to carry out essential work as part of the above project, (2) the landscaping around Ashmeadow is due to be completed by 30th September 2005 with AONB advising re the planting scheme, (3) there has been a substantial amount of rubble and water on Back Lane due to the digging up of pipes, which will be rectified shortly.

8447 Committee Reports:

a). Foreshore

The Chairman reported that (1) as previously mentioned in item 8431, the fire brigade were unable to gain access to the foreshore due to a car and also debris, (2) the notice stating “access by permission by Arnside Parish Council” is missing from the slipway, (3) the grass seed is now coming through where the works had been carried out and the quarry area has been cleared up, (4) there have been two sewerage bursts at Beechwood, (5) the red flags on the shore are a temporary measure to warn of quicksands.

b). Highways

It was reported that there is a substantial amount of broken glass, ie, smashed bottles, on the bridleway behind the football club.

c). Playground Working Group

The RoSPA Report had been received and circulated by the Clerk and will be an Agenda item for October. Cllr Baker reported that the EI would be prepared to fund new apparatus for the playground. It was RESOLVED that Cllr Gibson would contact Playdale.

d). Playing Field Advisory Committee

Cllr Baker had previously distributed the minutes of the committee meeting held on 23rd August and reported that (1) the proposed skateboard facility appears to have stalled and it was RESOLVED that the Clerk should contact the necessary person to ascertain the situation, (2) there is a major problem with the field flooding and it was RESOLVED to bring this matter to attention at the next Playing Field Advisory Committee meeting.
e). Cemetery

The Chairman reported that more trees may need to be trimmed where the Trench Arch sewerage disposal system will be sited.

It was NOTED that the first woodland burial was held during August. An informative notice regarding these burials is to be prepared.

f). Cemetery Chapel Development Committee

Cllr McSweeney had previously distributed the minutes of the committee meeting held on 1st September and reported that the committee has applied to the AONB for a donation from the Sustainable Development Fund of £12,500. A business plan has been drawn up to accompany the application.

It was NOTED that a family treasure hunt is to take place based at the Albion on Sunday 18th September at 2.00pm.

g). Allotments

Cllr Lishman reported that (1) the path between plots 15 and 16 need attention, (2) the cherry trees have now been pruned, (3) there is some old wood near the gate which needs to be removed.

h). QP Status Working Group

a). Cllrs McSweeney, Pierce, Colwell and Keefe have put together an application for Quality Parish Status which needs to be checked and signed by the Chairman. It was RESOLVED that the Council should apply for accreditation as a Quality Parish.

b). It was felt that the covering letter would not enhance the application and was therefore not approved.

I). Other Committees

There were no other committee reports.

8448 Items for information:

There were no items for information.

8449 Date of the Next Meeting:

It was NOTED that the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Monday 10th October 2005 at 7.15pm. Items for the Agenda to the Acting Clerk before Friday 30th September and reports to reach the Acting Clerk before Monday 3rd October 2005.
Jayne M Beaumont

Deputy Clerk to the Council