Present : Members of the Parish Council Harry Barker, Chairman, Councillor Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Councillor Steve Smalley, Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Susan Orrell and Mike Cumming; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming.
1/04/22: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/04/22: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Written apology from Councillor Trevor Hughes was accepted. Apologies from County and Borough Councillor Ben Shirley and County Councillor Daniel Edwards.
3/04/22: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no items from the public.
4/03/22: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 15 MARCH 2022
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and dated by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Steven Smalley Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick
Agreed
5/04/22: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5/04/22/1: Community Speed Watch. Cllr Steve Smalley and Bill Wilson reported on progress. Cllr Wilson had met with PC Greg Howard and carried out Risk Assessment with PC Howard these would be kept on file and sent to our Insurance Company.
Signage was discussed and Cllr Smalley would investigate this on behalf of the parish council. It was agreed that there was no reason speed watch activities could not begin.
Action Cllr Smalley
5/04/22/2: Steel Street/Sharp Street Park Area. Cllr Cumming as received 2 quotations for tree felling and pollarding. They have advised that work should not be carried out until September/October time as the birds have started nesting. The cutting back of the privet hedging which our landscape contractor will do at the same time of the year. Cllr Cumming has a contractor coming on the 4th May to look at the wooden fencing and replanting some of the privet hedging.
Action Cllr Cumming
6/04/22: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
Crime figures for March 2022. 2 - Antisocial behaviour, 2 reports of illegal scramble bikes on the beach, 1 assault, 1 malicious communication, 1 other crime, 1 stalking, 1 theft.
An email has been received regarding concerns about a vehicle accessing land on Dalton Road. This would be highlighted to the Community Police and our County Councillor Ben Shirley. Action Clerk
7/04/22: TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES – CLLR SUSAN ORRELL
Reference Number : B21/2022/0208 Location : 24 Estuary Park Askam-in-Furness Cumbria Proposal : Block up existing garage door, replace with window, and creation of new entrance door to side elevation.
Reference Number : B21/2022/0245 Location : 22 Caspian Road Askam-in-Furness Proposal : First floor bedroom & en suite extension above ground floor garage/utility room.
Reference Number : B21/2022/0273 Location : Seefeld Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria Proposal : Demolition of existing rear conservatory; construction of single storey rear pitched roof extension and rear pitched roof dormers; conversion of existing side conservatory into utility with new pitched roof in lieu of existing flat roof; reconfiguration of existing porch with new pitched roof in lieu of existing flat roof; construction of new raised patio to rear.
There were no objections or comments. Clerk to respond to Barrow Borough Council Planning.
8/04/22: ANNUAL CALC SUBSCRIPTION 2022/23
It was agreed to renew the subscription to CALC which also included membership of the National Association of Local Councils at a cost of £477.60 per annum.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
9/04/22: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
The monthly expenditure sheet was made available to the parish councillors. These were accepted.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Steven Smalley
Agreed
The Clerk reported that Archie Workman would commence working in the village and would be concentration on painting and repairing seats.
10/04/22: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from the Askam & Ireleth Carnival requesting funding to help with the Gala Day on the Jubilee Weekend. It was agreed to give a donation of £450.00.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Steven Smalley
Agreed
11/04/22: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Monthly landscaping Aqua Projet £685.00, 123 registration for website £43.16, 2 bin bag hoops for
litter pick £26.96, Ukrainian flag for memorial garden £19.99
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming
Agreed
12/04/22: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 7.15 pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street Askam. This will also be the annual assembly meeting and election of officers.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
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