Present: Members of the Parish Council Councillor Harry Barker, Chairman, Councillor Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Councillor Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Susan Orrell and Rebecca Knagg; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming, W&F Councillor Daniel Edwards.
1/11/23: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST None.
2/11/23: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Mike Cumming.
3/11/23: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
None
4/11/23: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 17 OCTOBER 2023
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick Agreed
5/11/23: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
5/11/23/1: Parking in Askam. Cllr Ben Shirley is still trying to organise a walk around the village with officers regarding parking issues.
5/11/23/3: Statue for Memorial Garden. Still awaiting the lease from W&F.
5/11/23/4`: Police Pod. Cllr Mike Cumming had received quotations for the removal of the POD. These were discussed and it was agreed that Cllr Cumming should agree the quotation from Sinkfall and Steeles Removals and plan for the work to be done.
Action Cllr Cumming
5/11/23/5: Parish Council Website. Cllr Mike Cumming asked that the parish councillors consider having dedicated email accounts for the parish council, this was a legal requirement. It was agreed that this should be done.
Action Cllr Cumming
5/11/23/6: Caravan and Motorhome Proposal for a CL site at Roanhead Crag. The Clerk had sent a letter objecting to this proposal.
5/11/23/7: Service of Remembrance. Despite the atrocious weather the service was very well attended by the community. Thanks were expressed to all those who attended and supported the service.
6/11/23: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM
A report from the police had been received. ASB data October 2023 1 ASB nuisance, 1 ASB personal. 1 Arson/Criminal damage, 2 public order offences, 1 vehicle offence, 7 violence against person. Results from SID, Ireleth Road period 8.11.23 to 13.11.2023 total vehicles 15,007 – 85th percentile 32.8 mph 8th percentile vehicles 12,756.
7/11/23: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Reference Number : B21/2023/0677 Location : 1 Avocet Crescent Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HP Proposal : Removal of existing conservatory and new single storey extension and lower ground floor car port.
There were no comments or objections.
Application Reference Number:6/20/9001 Proposal: Erection of new waste sorting building within a new secure yard, creation of a new car park to the eastern boundary and associated ancillary development (Part Retrospective) [Revised Proposal Description] Location: Land adjacent to the former Partylite Factory Building, Sandscale Park, Barrow in Furness.
Concerns were raised about this proposal with regard to environmental concerns. The Clerk was asked to respond to Planning.
8/11/23: UPDATE FROM WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCILLOR
Cllr Edwards reported that he was working with the community at Greenhaume in regard to getting the bus shelter, which is a bad condition removed. They have also asked that the public footpaths in the area and maintained and Cllr Edwards is looking into this.
9/11/23: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
The monthly expenditure spread sheet was made available to the councillors. This was agreed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson Agreed
11/11/23: CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
HIAMS training 18 January 2023 at Barrow Town Hall – Councillors to attend. The Clerk will send names to the Resilience Group.
Jade Gibson, Community Enterprise Co-ordinator will attend the next parish council meeting.
Christmas Light switch on 26th November 2023 and Askam Band Carol Concert 20th December 2023.
12/11/23: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Monthly landscaping £787.15, Whomas website £1,200.00, Continental landscapes winter bedding
plants £840.00, Archie Workman painting fountain and tidying area £100.41, Aqua Projet fitting litter
bins £220.00, Royal British Legion support for Service of Remembrance £50.00, Askam Band support
for Service of Remembrance £50.00, Refreshments for Service of Remembrance £29.07.
13/11/23: DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 19 December 2023 at 7.15pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam in Furness.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
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