Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic emergency the parish council were unable to hold a public
meeting. A meeting of the parish council was again held via Zoom,
Present : Members of the Parish Council: Harry Barker, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman,
Parish Councillor Mike Cumming, Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Trevor Hughes and,
Susan Orrell; Borough Councillor & County Councillor Ben Shirley, Borough Councillor
Daniel Edwards and Sam Ronson; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming.
None
PCSO Louise Perry.
3/12/20/1: There had been a report of gas cannisters being found on Duddon Road Car
Park. The Clerk
has reported this to the police.
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and
dated by the Chairman
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Trevor Hughes
Agreed
5/12/20/1: Coastal Erosion, Marsh Street. Cllr Susan Orrell reported that Barrow
Borough Council had visited the area of the sea defence, but had stated that this was not
a priority, which was not acceptable to residents living near this area. United Utilities
had also visited the area to look at the sewer pipe, no update from them. The Clerk
would contact Cllr Ben Shirley to ask if there had been any update.
Action Clerk
5/12/20/2: Parking Issues at Ireleth St Peter’s School. Since the last meeting there
had been a near miss at the school involving a vehicle running the red light. The
Community Speed Watch Team had been in the area on Friday 11 December and had a
chance to the view the area. The Clerk who is also a Governor at Ireleth School would
make a report of the observations and send to the School and the Governors for their
comments before sending to the relevant authorities.
5/12/20/3: Land at the rear of Sharp Street. This will be covered under item 11.
5/12/20/4: Community Speed Watch. The group had carried out a speed watch on
Friday 11 December with the new speed gun. The Chairman and Vice Chairman were
concerned that these activities were not being carried out in a proper manner, no Risk
Assessment and not using the correct PPE. Cllr Smalley said that he was using the
guidance from the Police, Cllr Smalley would make further enquiries with his contact
within Cumbria Police. Because of the concerns Cllr Smalley would halt any further
sessions, which was disappointing to the Speed Watch Team.
Action Cllr Smalley
5/12/20/5: Local Government Reform. As instructed by the parish council the Clerk
sent a letter of support to Barrow Borough Council for their proposal for a Bay Unitary
Authority. Closed
Crime Report for November 2020 from PCSO Louise Perry. 2 anti-social behaviour 17/11
nuisance phone calls, domestic related, 21/11 abusive facebook comment. 3 assaults
3/11 common assault, domestic related, 19/11 2 x common assault, 1 actual bodily harm
Sharp Street, 28/11 common assault, domestic, mental health issue, 0 burglary, 0 drugs,
1 fraud threats regarding photographs and videos on xbox/snap chat, 0 thefts, 1 public
order 1/11 threats of assault made to train conductor, male arrested for being drunk and
disorderly and possession of controlled drugs. Speed Indicator Device placed near
Ireleth St Peter’s school after report of near miss on crossing. From 2/12/2020 to
15/12/20 this is a 30mph speed limit area. 85th percentile speed 21.9 mph; maximum
speed 50 mph at 820 hours 14/12/2020; total vehicle count 21,364.
Reference Number : B20/2020/0770 Location : 82 Duddon Road Askam-in-Furness
Proposal: Change of use of front dining room of home to a proposed beauty room.
Reference Number : B21/2020/0756 Location : 1 Kirkby Close Ireleth Askam-in-
Furness
Proposal : Erection of a single storey rear and side extension and partial conversion of
garage forming extended kitchen and dining room, utility and wc.
There were no objections or comments. The Clerk was asked to respond.
Action Clerk
A separate meeting had taken place on 23 November 2020 to discuss the budget for
2021/22 and set the precept. The precept was to be set at £17,500 for the year. This
was unanimously agreed and the Clerk was asked to respond, when contacted by the
Borough Council. Action Clerk
It was hoped that the sale of the surgery would be completed on Thursday 17 December
and Duddon Valley Medical Practice will be able to access the surgery and make the
changes necessary to commence business by early January 2021. Cllr Ben Shirley said
that without the Buyer coming forward and purchasing the surgery Askam and Ireleth
would have lost this vital service in the village and together with the parish council he
expressed grateful thanks to the Buyer. He also thanked the parish council for their
support and the members of the Save the Surgery Group who had worked tirelessly to
bring this project to a successful conclusion.
Cllr Bill Wilson spoke of the work Jane and Tom Graham do in the village to provide a
wonderful Christmas display at their home for everyone to enjoy. Their chosen charity
for donations is the very worthy North West Air Ambulance who provide emergency
services in this area. It was agreed that the parish council would donate £100.00 to the
charity and thank Jane and Tom for their efforts, which are very much appreciated.
Action Clerk
An email had been received from Modlar Limited regarding illegal structures being built
on their land at the rear of Sharp Street. Modlar asked if the parish council might feel
able to offer them some support by way of a formal letter/notice regarding these illegal
activities. The parish council did sympathise with Modlar, but felt they were not able to
write such a document as this was private land. The Clerk would respond to Modlar.
Cllr Ben Shirley had received correspondence regarding concerns from residents
regarding the new structure which had appeared at the rear of Sharp Street, Cllr Shirley
has contacted the Borough Council Enforcement Officer and Modlar Limited.
Cllr Ben Shirley gave an update on the problems with flooding on the A595 near Moor
Road. Highways Officers have been investigating the problems and will be carrying out
further investigations. Some of the issues involve the BT underground junction box near
the junction of Moor Road and Tippins Lane which has become blocked and is causing
flooding and also a spring of water coming up through the pavement near the traffic
lights. This will be cleaned as a priority. The build up from the road surfacing work has
also caused problems with flooding and raising of the kerbs is being looked into by the
County Council.
Cllr Daniel Edwards gave an update on the planning committee meeting held this
afternoon.
All parish councillors were sent a copy of the monthly finance spreadsheet. This was
accepted and agreed.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell
Agreed
A Christmas Card had been received from Simon Fell MP.
Correspondence from Cumbria County Council regarding remembering those who live in
Care Homes. Cllr Bill Wilson suggested that the parish council support this initiative.
Action Clerk
Proposed Cllr Steve Smalley Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick
Agreed
Royal British Legion £100.00, Askam Band £50.00 for Service of Remembrance, Aqua
Pro Jet
Monthly Payment for Annual Landscape and Maintenance Contract £570.84, Data
Protection Annual
Fee £40.00, 2nd Class Stamps £7.80.
Tuesday 19 January at 7.15 pm via Zoom
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………….
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic emergency the parish council were unable to hold a public
meeting. A meeting of the parish council was again held via Zoom,
Present : Members of the Parish Council: Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Parish Councillor
Mike Cumming, Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Trevor Hughes and, Susan Orrell;
Borough Councillor & County Councillor Ben Shirley, Borough Councillor Daniel
Edwards; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming.
1/11/20: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/11/20: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Harry Barker, PCSO Louise Perry.
3/11/20: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
None
4/11/20: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 20 OCTOBER 2020
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and
dated by the Chairman
Proposed Cllr Mike Cumming Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell
Agreed
5/11/20: PROGRESS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
5/11/20/1: Parking Issues at Ireleth St Peter’s School. Cllr Ben Shirley report on
his visit to the school with Victoria Upton of Cumbria Highways and 2 members of the
Barrow Local Committee. A number of issues had been discussed, including refreshing
of the zig-zag lines outside the school, white line painting, cutting back of hedges, new
signage and cones to be purchased for the school. Some longer term plans were being
considered, but these needed to be investigated more fully.
5/11/20/2: Land at the rear of Sharp Street. The Clerk had contacted the residents
who had sent in complaints about the allotment at the rear of Sharp Street. She had
explained that this was private land and that any complaints should be sent to the owner
of the land. Closed
5/11/20/3: Seat on Duddon Road. Sadly since the last meeting this seat had been
vandalised. The seat, which is the property of Barrow BC has been removed by Barrow
BC and taken away for repair.
5/11/20/4: Community Speed Watch. A number of volunteers had come forward to
join the Community Speed Watch Team. These names had been passed on to Cllr Steve
Smally, who unfortunately was not present at this meeting. Cllr Bill Wilson asked if signs
were to be erected to say that Askam and Ireleth was a community speed watch area.
The Clerk was asked to check with other areas to see what the protocol was for signage.
Action Clerk
5/11/20/5: Annual Service of Remembrance. The Service had been carried out
following Covid 19 guidelines, which was a vastly different experience from previous
years. A wreath had been laid by the Chairman on behalf of the community. Many other
community groups and individuals laid wreaths throughout the day, even with the
restrictions Askam and Ireleth remembered all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Cllr Mike Cumming had taken a video of the event and Askam Town Band had produced
a wonderful and poignant virtual Remembrance Concert. The Clerk put wooden poppy
crosses on the war graves in Ireleth St Peter’s Churchyard with messages from the
community. It was agreed to send donations to Askam Band and the Royal British Legion
for their continued support.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick
Agreed
5/11/20/6: Members Code of Conduct. The Clerk has responded to Barrow Borough
Council saying that the parish council adopt the new code of conduct.
6/11/20: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
6 Anti-social behaviour - Second hand threats made by phone. Domestic related.
Concerns regarding a dog and neighbourly dispute. Youths on bikes riding in the road
on Duke Street. Bullying via facebook.
Youths in Sandy Lane park concerns re-social distancing Covid related. Caspian Road,
concerns regarding visitors to house Covid related. 0 Assault. 0 Burglary. 0 Criminal
Damage. 0 Drugs. 2 Public Order Offence, Crime submitted for public order domestic
related on Saves Lane. Crime submitted for public order on Beach Street, threats made.
2 Theft. Pedal Cycle from Black Huts, Theft of steak and gin from Co-Op value £87.50.
The Speed Indicator Device had been deployed in two areas in Ireleth. Results below:
A595 IRELETH ROAD (IRELETH HILL) 23 SEPTEMBER TO 16 OCTOBER, MAX SPEED
2340 HRS 12 OCTOBER 60 MPH, TOTAL VEHICLE COUNT 50866, 85th %TILE SPEED
33.4 MPH.
A595 DALTON ROAD, 17 OCTOER TO 8 NOVEMBER, MAX SPEED 0835 HOURS 23
OCTOBER 85 MPH, 85%TILE 34.2MPH, TOTAL VEHICLE COUNT 57021.
7/11/20 TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES – CLLR SUSAN ORRELL
Reference Number : B07/2020/0648 Location : Land at Lots Road Askam-in-Furness
Cumbria Proposal: Erection of 23 residential dwellings and creation of an access (re-
submission of 2020/0003). Comments were made by the parish council concerning
safety issues during construction and the proximity to Askam Village School. They were
also concerned about extra traffic using Lots Road.
Cllr Ben Shirley, as a Governor of Askam Village School was working closely with the
Headteacher at the school and of course safety of the pupils, staff, parents, and carers
was the main priority. Cllr Shirley had been in contact with Planning regarding this
development and the one further along the Lots Road.
Reference Number : B13/2020/0700 Location : Armadale Ireleth Road Ireleth Askam-
in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7DL Proposal : Removal of existing bungalow and
outbuildings, construction of 1 1/2 storey dwelling with detached garage (re-submission
of B13/2020/0300 in a revised form). Concerns were raised regarding road safety during
the demolition and subsequent building on this site.
The Clerk was asked to send comments to Planning. `
Action Clerk
8/11/20: LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM
Cllr Mike Cumming, Alan Mason gave an over-view of the zoom meeting they had
attended with Barrow BC and Cllr Bill Wilson gave his comments on the document from
Cumbria County Council. No conclusion was reached.
9/11/20: UPDATE ON DOCTORS SURGERY
There were no further updates at the moment, a conference call was being held on
Wednesday 18 November and it was hoped that there would be some progress.
10/11/20: BUDGET FOR 2020/21
A zoom meeting to discuss the budget and set the precept would be held on Monday 23
November at 7.15 pm.
11/11/20: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS
Cllr Daniel Edwards reported that the main issue currently for the Borough Council was
the unitary government issue.
Cllr Ben Shirley reported on his on-line petition regarding street care activities within
Dalton North. The Designated Street Operative had been removed from Dalton North
and Cllr Shirley is trying to get the Borough Council to reconsider this decision. The
parish council fully support Cllr Shirley in his efforts.
12/11/20: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
All parish councillors were sent a copy of the monthly finance spreadsheet. This was
accepted and agreed.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming
Agreed
13/11/20: CORRESPONDENCE – all correspondence sent to the Councillors prior
to this meeting.
14/11/20: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua ProJet annual landscape contract, monthly payment £570.84, Tythe Barn
Autumn/Winter planting £486.00
15/11/20: DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 15 December 2020 at 7.15pm by Zoom. Anyone members of the public wishing
to join the
zoom meeting should contact the Clerk.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………….
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic emergency the parish council were unable to hold a public
meeting. A meeting of the parish council was again held via Zoom,
Present : Members of the Parish Council: Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice
Chairman, Parish Councillor Mike Cumming, Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Steven
Smalley, Trevor Hughes and, Susan Orrell; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards and Sam
Ronson; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming. 5 members of the public.
1/10/20: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/10/20: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
County and Borough Councillor Ben Shirley and PCSO Louise Perry.
3/10/20: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
3/10/20/1: Parking at Ireleth St Peter’s School. Headteacher Rachael McFarlane of
St Peter’s school, Ireleth and Rebecca Knagg of the Friends of Ireleth School addressed
the parish council regarding their concerns about parking at ISP. This is an ongoing
issue, and Mrs McFarlane was keen to update the parish council on actions that are
being taken by the school to try and alleviate the situation. County Councillor Ben
Shirley is visiting the area with Highways and Cumbria Local Committee members on
Thursday. The parish council assured Mrs McFarlane that they would do anything that
was within their power to help the school and Councillor Shirley to ensure the safety and
well being of the children, staff and parents.
3/10/20/2: Land at Rear of Sharp Street. An email has been received regarding
concerns about an allotment being extended on land at the rear of Sharp Street. This
land is privately owned, and the parish council did not feel it was appropriate for them to
get involved in this matter. The Borough Council are aware of the situation, as are the
landowners.
3/10/20/3: Bench on Duddon Road. The parish council have been contacted about a
broken bench on Duddon Road. The bench is the property of Barrow Borough Council
and the Clerk has contacted them and they are looking into replacing the it.
4/10/20: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 15 SEPTEMBER 2020
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and
dated by the Chairman
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Harry Barker
Agreed
5/10/20: PROGRESS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
5/10/20/1: Speeding in the Village. Cllr Steve Smalley has received the Prolaser
Speed gun purchased by the parish council. Cllr Smalley will look at getting the team
together. If anyone would like to volunteer to join the team we would like to hear
from you. Following complaints regarding speeding vehicles, the SID has been
deployed on Ireleth Road and Dalton Road. Results will be sent to the Parish Council
when data available.
5/10/20/2: Service of Remembrance 8th November 2020. After looking at
guidelines and advice from Barrow Borough Council it was decided, with deep regret
that the parade, service, and wreath laying will not go ahead in the Memorial Garden.
The Chairman of the Parish Council will lay a wreath privately on behalf of the
community. Other organisations who normally lay a wreath can send one representative
do so privately from 11 am. On this occasion we would ask the community to observe
the silence at 11am on their own doorstep. Both churches within the parish are holding
services of remembrance.
5/10/20/3: Cycle
6/010/20: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
Crime figures for September – 3 ASB- 2 of youths causing a nuisance on Duke Street, 1
of youths causing a nuisance on Victoria Street; 1 assault Parklands Drive - Common
Assault; 0 burglaries; 4 criminal damage – vehicle scratched on Teal Close, Damage to
hinges on gage and brick work on Parklands Drive, 2 garage doors damaged on
Wakefield Street, 0 drugs; 2 fraud - 1 items bought on facebook market place not
delivered, 1 fraudulent payment at Ireleth Village Stores; 3 harassment 2 at the same
address, neighbourly dispute; 1 unwanted phone call, domestic related; 2 thefts – 1
abstraction of electricity from Roanhead Cottages. 1 making off without paying at Ireleth
Village Stores.
7/10/20 TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES – CLLR SUSAN ORRELL
Reference Number : B21/2020/0628 Location : 32 The Headlands Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Rear single storey extension forming sun room (re-submission of 2020/0500
in a revised form).
Reference Number : B21/2020/0586 Location : 10 Parklands Drive Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Single storey side extension forming an en-suite and utility room, conversion
of side garage into a lounge and timber fence to front corner.
Reference Number : B21/2020/0590 Location : 44 Caspian Road Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Proposed first floor extension providing new bedroom with en-suite. Rear
single storey extension forming sunroom and conversion of garage forming store and
WC.
Reference Number : B21/2020/0675 Location : Bridestowe Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-
in-Furness Cumbria Proposal : Erection a rear single storey and side extension, with
rear first floor dormer extension forming additional bedroom, en-suite, walk in wardrobe
to first floor and extended kitchen and dining area and additional lounge to ground
floor.
There were no objections to these applications the Clerk was asked to respond.
Action Clerk
8/10/20: MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT
Barrow Borough Council have a new code of conduct and they have asked that the
members of Askam and Ireleth adopt this code of conduct. This was agreed
unanimously. The Clerk was asked to inform Barrow BC.
Action Clerk
9/10/20: UPDATE ON DOCTORS SURGERY
Work continues to try and resolve 2 issues preventing the purchase of the surgery, time
is of the essence and progress is urgently needed to conclude this matter.
10/10/20: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was sent to the parish councillors prior to the
meeting. This was reviewed and accepted.
The Clerk mentioned that a budget would have to be set before end of November and
from this the precept will need to be agreed.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming
Agreed
11/10/20: CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence had been sent to parish council prior to the meeting.
12/10/20: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua ProJet annual landscape contract, monthly payment £570.84, Archie Workman
painting
gazebo and seats in memorial garden £102.99, Poppy Wreaths and Wooden Crosses for
war graves
£30.00
13/10/20: DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 17 November 2020 at 7.15pm by Zoom. Anyone members of the public wishing
to join the
zoom meeting should contact the Clerk.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………….
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic emergency the parish council were unable to hold a public meeting. A meeting of the parish council was again held via Zoom,
Present : Members of the Parish Council: Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Parish Councillor Mike Cumming, Alan Mason, Steven Smalley, Trevor Hughes and, Susan Orrell; Borough and County Councillor Ben Shirley; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards and Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming. 2 members of the public.
1/09/20: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Cllr Harry Barker item 7/09/20 – Greenscoe Quarry.
2/09/20: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Sandra Hadwick and PCSO Louise Perry.
3/09/20: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
3/09/20/1: A member of the public contacted the parish council via email regarding gas canisters being found on Moor Road near the fishing ponds. Cllr Mike Cumming has reported this to the police and the Clerk has contacted the owners of the fishing ponds, who will check their CCTV.
4/09/20: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 21 JULY 2020
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and dated by the Chairman
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson
Agreed
5/09/20: PROGRESS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
5/09/20/1: Youths on Community Field. There are problems with anti-social behaviour, intimidation and use of BB guns in the Community park area. There are also issues with late night use of the park. The Community Police have been contacted and Cllr Ben Shirley has requested a meeting with them to ask for a greater police presence in the village. Negotiations are taking place to have the gates locked in the evening.
Action Cllr Ben Shirley
5/09/20/2: Gate at Headlands Garden. This gate has now been repaired.
Closed
5/09/20/3: Police Pod. Cllr Mike Cumming has spoken to the Community Police and the situation with the police pod will be monitored.
5/09/20/4: Increased use of Motorised Vehicles on the Beach. Ongoing problem and should be reported to the police.
6/09/20: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
Crime figures for July – 1 ASBO youths on the railway lines at Askam station, 5 Assaults including dog attack on Wakefield Street, still being investigated, hate related common assault Askam play park, assault on resident Hawthwaite House and threats to kill on Duddon Road, criminal damage Hawthwaite House, 1 theft.
Crime figures for August – 2 ASBO youths drinking on Steel Street, Hawthwaite House verbal argument between residents, 2 ABH, 2 criminal damage 1 damage to diggers at Greenscoe, damage to window at Hawthwaite House, 2 theft 1 robbery, ABH and resisting arrest by 2 males on train arriving at Askam station, theft of items from Hawthwaite House by resident, 3 other related crimes.
7/09/20 TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES – CLLR SUSAN ORRELL
Reference Number: B18/2020/0450 Location : Land to the rear of 137 Steel Street Askam Proposal : Erection of a detached garage. No objections or comments.
Re-consultation Reference Number: B13/2020/0300 Location : Armadale Ireleth Road Ireleth Askam Proposal : Demolition of a detached bungalow (Armadale) and the erection of two detached dwellings. The parish council heard representations regarding this application and re-submission from residents. These comments will be collated into a response to Barrow Borough Council Planning and Cumbria Highways.
Notification of and Consultation on an Application for Planning Permission
County Matter Application for Minerals and/or Waste Development Application
Reference Number:6/20/9003 Proposal: Erection of new wash plant facility. Location: Greenscoe Quarry, Greenscoe, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7HE
This application was viewed and discussed. But it was decided that a response would not be sent immediately as the residents of Greenscoe had only just been sent consultation letters and the parish council may receive comments from the residents. The Clerk was asked to respond. Action Clerk
8/09/20: SPEEDING IN THE VILLAGE
Reports had been sent into the parish council and to Cllr Ben Shirley regarding speeding within the village. Speeding seemed to be an issue in many areas. Duke Street especially in the evenings when it seemed to be used as a race-track according to residents. Dalton Road had reports of speeding traffic and concerns had been raised regarding Ireleth Road by parents taking their children to school. Cllr Steven Smalley reported that he was in communications with Police Officer Kevin Jackson regarding speed watch for the village. The Prolaser III speed gun had been ordered and should be delivered this week. Once this had been delivered Steve would contact PO Jackson and he would come to the village to carry out training with the team. If anyone would like to volunteer for the Speed Watch Team, they should contact the parish council.
9/09/20: CYCLE PATH ASKAM TO DALTON
The poor and overgrown condition of this cycle path had been reported to Cumbria Highways after complaints from members other public. The Chairman reported that work was being carried out today on this path. The Clerk will visit the area.
Action Clerk
10/09/20: SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE 2020
The Clerk reported that she was in communications with Barrow BC, who were in contact with the Royal British Legion regarding this year’s Services of Remembrance. It was difficult to make any firm plans at the present time and this would be discussed at the meeting in October. Action Clerk
11/09/20: UPDATE ON THE DOCTOR’S SURGERY
A report was given by a member of the Save the Surgery Group. Although matters are proceeding there has been some legal issues and these are in the hands of the solicitors.
12/09/20: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS
Cllr Daniel mentioned that he had attended a meeting of the Community Centre Community. He had also asked for the street sign at High Duddon Close to be repaired or replaced.
13/09/20: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting. This was reviewed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson
Agreed
14/09/20: CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence had been sent to parish council prior to the meeting. The white paper on planning had been forwarded to all parish councillors for comment. Could all comments be sent to Cllr Cumming who will collate any responses and send on behalf of the parish council.
15/09/20: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua Projet £570.84 x 2 August and September monthly landscape and maintenance contract,
Archie Workman £64.00 painting seats in memorial garden and legs of gazebo, Colin Roberts
Landscape fixing and fitting gate at jubilee garden £200.00, Prolaser III speed gun £1,800.00, padlocks
for bollards at Steel Street park £44.97.
16/09/20: DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 20 October 2020 at 7.15 pm.
Signed Harry Barker Dated 20 October 2020
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic emergency the parish council were unable to hold a public
meeting. A meeting of the parish council was held via Zoom,
Present : Members of the Parish Council: Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Parish Councillor Mike Cumming, Alan Mason, Steven Smalley, Trevor Hughes, Sandra Hadwick, Susan Orrell; Borough and County Councillor Ben Shirley; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards and Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming.
1/07/20: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Parish Councillor Harry Barker item 7/07/20 and Ben Shirley item 3/07/20/1.
2/07/20: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
PCSO Louise Perry.
3/07/20: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Residents had been invited to send in questions 3 days before the meeting to give their views and
question the Parish Council on issues on this Agenda or any other matters
regarding parish issue.
No correspondence from residents had been received for this meeting.
3/07/20/1 Community Field. Complaints have been received by Cllr Ben Shirley regarding youths in
community field late at night causing a noise nuisance and possibly using drugs.
It was asked if the
community field gates could be locked over-night. The parish council advised
that this is something
that needs to be taken up with the Community Centre as they are the owners of
the Community Field.
4/07/20: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 16 JUNE 2020
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and
dated by the Vice Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
5/07/20: PROGRESS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
5/07/20/1: Paving in Memorial Garden. Cllr Bill Wilson reported that Colin Roberts Landscapes had completed the work in the memorial garden, and everyone agreed it looked very good. Cllr Wilson reported that the gate at the Headlands Garden was broken. He had asked Colin Roberts to look at this and Colin advised that the wooden slates needed replacing, a new post was needed as well as new fittings. The cost of this work would be £200.00. The parish council agreed to fund this work. Cllr Wilson will contact Colin Roberts.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Steven Smalley
Agreed
5/07/20/2: Police Pod. Cllr Trevor Hughes had again looked at the Pod roof and it looks like someone has been on the roof and caused more damage. It was suggested that the roof could be painted in vandal proof paint. Cllr Hughes said the Pod is in a pretty poor state inside and would need quite an amount of money spending on it to make it waterproof and damp free. Cllr Barker asked if the parish council could look at how much a new Pod would cost. The Clerk asked if it was worth such an expense when the community police could possibly use the library. Cllr Ben Shirley said this is something
he thought Cumbria County Council library services would agree to and he would
support this action if it was something the parish council and the police agreed too. The
parish council will speak to the Community Police and ask their views and
recommendations.
5/07/20/3: Doctors Surgery in Askam. A report from the Save our Surgery Group indicated that Duddon Valley Medical Practice has achieved agreement to provide services in Askam & Ireleth and are now fully resourced to meet the requirement. The purchase of the surgery is currently subject to agreements with the vendors solicitors. It is hoped that by the end of August medical services will resume in Askam & Ireleth.
5/07/20/4: Beach Safety. Cllr Trevor Hughes had been in contact with Duddon Inshore Rescue who are in the process of putting together a video on beach safety. Cllr Hughes was impressed with the work DIR are producing to get the message out regarding safety on Askam beach.
6/07/20: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
Crime figures for June 2020 – 10 anti-social behaviour includes 5 x breach of Covid 19 all attended by patrols and advice given. Youths on Duke Street, Youths in Lots Woods, Group of 15 people at Duddon Road car park and 10 on the beach at Dunnerholme, group of youths on beach. 2 incidents of youths at Burlington ponds, 1 ongoing neighbourhood dispute, 1 footballer on Duddon Sports Club field. 0 assaults, 0 burglary, 3 criminal damage includes 2 damage to a gate on Saves Lane, reparation has been made by the offending youths, 1 damage inside a residential property on Parklands Drive domestic related. 0 drugs, 0 theft.
7/07/20 TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES – CLLR SUSAN ORRELL
Cllr Orrell had visited Armadale Bungalow with Cllr Ben Shirley to meet with the neighbouring properties who she felt had valid concerns regarding the development planned for this area. The residents had sent their responses to Barrow Borough Council.
Reference Number : B20/2020/0337 Location : 36 Steel Street Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Change of use of vacant land into domestic curtilage, erection of a two storey rear extension forming extended kitchen, utility room and bathroom at ground floor with extended bedroom and w.c at first floor, a side porch and erection of a 1.828 metre high boundary fence. No adverse comments or objections.
Reference Number : B18/2020/0355 Location : Unit 3 Station Yard Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : The erection of a hobby workshop for motor cycle restorer with subsequent use as a light industrial building Use Class B1(c). A member of the parish council was concerned about noise from this development and how it might affect the neighbours.
Reference Number : B21/2020/0383 Location : 35 Parklands Drive Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : First floor extension above garage to form bedroom with en-suite. Conversion of garage forming lounge and utility room. Ground floor rear extension forming sun room. No adverse comments or objections.
Reference Number : B13/2020/0382 Location : 17 Paradise Ireleth Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Demolition of existing house and construction of a replacement dwelling and detached garage (Re-submission of B13/2020/0216 in a revised form). No comments.
8/07/20: INCREASED ILLEGAL USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON ASKAM BEACH
Cllr Susan Orrell expressed concerns about the increased number of motorised vehicles using Askam beach. The parish council advised that these incidents should be reported to 101 or email by email to 101emails@cumbria.police.uk. This issue had been reported to the Police & Crime Commissioner.
9/07/20: REPORT FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Cllr Daniel Edwards is in communications with Peter Buckley of Barrow BC Streetcare regarding bin collections, fly tipping and public bin emptying. Cllr Edwards reported that the outlying planning permission for the Urofoam site had been granted with a number of conditions. Cllr Edwards had raised concerns with the planning committee about access to the site and safety of residents when/if the factory is taken down.
Cllr Ben Shirley had spoken to David Joyce, Estates Manager for Barrow BC regarding the land between Sharp Street and Beach Street. It would seem that Modlar Homes has pulled out of the purchase of this land from Barrow BC and hence their plans to build houses on this land has been cancelled. A meeting would be held with the residents to produce a way forward, the suggestion was to have a G14 agreement on the land which would hand the land over to the residents. There is a Central Government incentive called ‘Pocket Parks’ and this could be something the residents could consider applying for the ‘spruce up’ the area.
The report regarding the Sellafield commuters parking in Askam has been released and Cllr Shirley expressed his disappointment with the report. He will forward the report to the parish council, who may wish to respond.
Cllr Shirley is setting up a working group to look at Highways and cycle paths in Dalton North. Cllr Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman will represent the parish council on this group.
Cllr Shirley was pleased to announce that safety priorities had been agreed by Cumbria Highways for Askam Village following the RTC. These included a pedestrian guard rail to protect the entrance/exit points to stop children spilling out onto the road, undertaking traffic monitoring to inform other measures, renewing some signage including the School Keep Clear and school flashing lights raising an unrequired drop kerb.
10/07/20: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting. This was reviewed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson
Agreed
11/07/20: CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence had been sent to parish council prior to the meeting. There were no questions.
12/07/20: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Colin Roberts Landscapes, work in Memorial Garden £2600.00, Aqua Projet fixing new bins
and watering bedding plants £120.00, Tythe Barn Nurseries Summer Bedding Plants
£486.00, Archie
Workman Painting gazebo and benches in memorial garden £171.38, Aqua Projet
Monthly landscape
and maintenance charge £570.84, Stationery, envelopes and drawing pins £4.60,
Windows Business
yearly subscription £71.86.
13/07/20: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 7.15 pm via (unless circumstances change)
Signed Harry Barker Dated 15 September 2020
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic emergency the parish council were unable to hold a public
meeting. A meeting of the parish council was held via Zoom,
Present : Members of the Parish Council: Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Parish Councillor
Mike Cumming, Alan Mason, Trevor Hughes, Sandra Hadwick; Clerk Mrs Janice
Cumming.
1/06/20: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/06/20: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Parish Councillor Susan Orrell, Borough and County Council Ben Shirley, Borough
Councillor Daniel Edwards and Sam Ronson (who were attended a Borough Council
meeting) and PCSO Louise Perry, who was unable to attend due to operational duties.
3/06/20: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Residents had been invited to send in questions 3 days before the meeting to give
their views and
question the Parish Council on issues on this Agenda or any other matters
regarding parish issue.
No correspondence from residents had been received for this meeting.
4/06/20: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 26 MAY 2020
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and
dated by the Vice Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Trevor Hughes Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
5/06/20: PROGRESS AND UPDATES FROM PERVIOUS MINUTES
5/06/20/1: Benches on Duddon Road. These had been given a ‘spruce up’ by the
Clerk.
5/06/20/2: Paving in Memorial Garden. Cllr Bill Wilson reported that Colin Roberts
Landscapes had commenced the work in the memorial garden and should be completed
by Friday 19 June 2020. The next step would be to purchased planters and working with
the history group put together information boards about the soldiers named on the
memorial.
5/06/20/3: GP Surgery in Askam. The purchase of the surgery is ongoing and
currently lies with the solicitors.
It is expected that the service will be up and running by 1st August or earlier. Patients
have transferred to the new service with Duddon Valley Medical Services as of the 19th
June and are now being supported by them. The hours of service are planned to be
Monday to Thursday with one evening open to 8pm closed on Friday. The new practice is
also a dispensing service.
5/06/20/4: Update on Emergency Hub in Askam and Ireleth. There has not been
much call for the volunteers’ services from the Helpline Hub in the villages 2 requests
for food supplies, 3- NHS prescription deliveries and one disabled scooter repair.
6/06/20: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
Crime figures for May 2020 – 15 anti-social behaviour including 2 neighbour disputes, 2
malicious communications, quad/motorbike on beach, drunken male at Co-Op. 10 Covid
19 related breaches 2 reports of people attending second homes, 3 reports of youths at
Burlington ponds, 1 report of youths on Duddon Sports Club, 4 reports of youths on
mopeds at the rear of Sharp Street (being monitored by Police). 4 domestic assaults,
common assault (domestic), 2 x actual bodily harm at one address and actual bodily
harm domestic related/child protection. 1 Burglary report of theft of a TV at Hawthwaite
House. 0 Criminal damage, 0 theft and 1 arrest for possession of cannabis on the Lots.
7/06/20 TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES
Location : Armadale Ireleth Road Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7DL
Proposal : Demolition of a detached bungalow (Armadale) and the erection of
two detached dwellings. An email from a resident has been received regarding
this proposal. The clerk was asked to respond mentioning the objection to
Barrow Borough Council.
8/06/20: POLICE POD
Cllr Trevor Hughes has made further repairs to the roof of the police pod and he hopes
this will stop the water ingress.
9/06/20: BEACH SAFETY
Cllr Trevor Hughes is concerned about safety on Askam beach, particularly as more
people seemed to be using the beach for exercise. A lot of the people using the beach
were not from Askam and Ireleth and the worry is that they were not aware of the tide
times and the dangers out in the estuary. The parish council asked Cllr Hughes if he
would like to speak to Duddon Inshore and see if there was any way they could get the
message out to visitors. The parish council had purchased signs for the beach accesses
explaining the dangers on the beach and giving details of how to call for help.
10/06/20: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was sent to the parish councillors prior to the
meeting. This was reviewed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
The Clerk reported that the annual accounts had been sent to the external auditor and
the notice of account completion had been put in the village notice board and on the
parish council website.
11/06/20: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR
There was no report as all the Borough Councillors were attending a full council meeting
with Barrow Borough Council.
12/06/20: CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence had been sent to parish council prior to the meeting. There were no
questions.
13/06/20: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
2nd class stamps £7.80, Wood stain for painting seats £45.00, cartridges for
printer £341.84, monthly
landscape and ground maintenance £570.84, parish Lengthsman painting gazebo
£64.00.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming
Agreed
14/06/20: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 21 July 2020 at 7.15 pm via Zoom (unless circumstances change).
Signed Bill Wilson Dated 21 July 2020
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic emergency the parish council were unable to hold a public meeting. A meeting of the parish council was held via Zoom,
Present: Members of the Parish Council: Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Parish Councillor Steve Smalley, Mike Cumming, Susan Orrell, Alan Mason, Trevor Hughes; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming.
1/05/20: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/05/20: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Parish Councillor Sandra Hadwick
3/05/20: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 18 FEBURARY 2020
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and dated by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Mike Cumming Seconded Cllr Harry Barker Agreed
4/05/20: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN AND OFFICERS
It was agreed that because of the Emergency situation the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Officers would continue in their positions for the year 2020/21.
5/05/20: SIGNING AND APPROVAL OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
RETURN (AGAR) 2019/20
5/05/20/1: Cllr Mike Cumming reported that the accounts had been returned from Roger Brailsford our internal auditor.
5/05/20/2: The Parish Council reviewed the Accounts and certified itself Exempt From a limited assurance review under section 9 of the Local Audit (Smaller Authorities) Regulations 2015.
5/05/20/3: The Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) part 2 was reviewed and discussed by the Parish Council and the Section 1 Annual Governance Statement 2019/2020 approved.
6/05/20: APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ACCOUNTING STATEMENTS
6/05/20/1: The AGAR part 2 was reviewed and the Section 2 Accounting Statements was also approved.
7/05/20: GP SURGERY IN ASKAM
Purchase of the surgery on Parklands Drive from Dr Jain is ongoing. Duddon Valley Medical Practice have been accepted by the CCG to run a satellite surgery in Askam and Ireleth and will be using the surgery on Parklands Drive. A lot of work and negotiations have been carried out by the ‘Save Our Surgery’ team and the parish council thanked Councillor Ben Shirley, Parish Councillor Mike Cumming and Harry Barker, the Clerk and our MP Simon Fell for their hard work and commitment for our village.
8/05/20: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY PACKS
Cllr Trevor Hughes said that the activity packs that had been provided by the Parish Council, Drop Zone and BAE had been excellent and he had received very good feed back from those who had received these packs. Cllr Mike Cumming said that in all about 92 packs had been distributed to the community.
9/05/20: BENCHES ON DUDDON ROAD
Cllr Susan Orrell had received complaints regarding the seats on Duddon Road which needed some attention. The Clerk will ask our Parish Lengthsman to put them on his list of works. Action Clerk
Cllr Orrell thanked the Clerk and Cllr Cumming for decorating the memorial garden and the jubilee fountain for VE day.
10/05/20: PAVING AT THE MEMORIAL GARDEN
Cllr Bill Wilson had a received a quotation from Colin Roberts landscapes and this had been accepted by the parish council via email. Cllr Wilson is waiting for a detail drawing from Colin which will be sent to Barrow Borough Council for their agreement.
11/05/20: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.. This was reviewed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Steve Smalley Seconded Cllr Alan Mason Agreed
12/05/20: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Broxap 2 new litter bins £548.40, Aqua Pro Jet monthly landscaping contract £570.84 x 2 months, Heath’s activity packs for children £399.84, CALC annual subscription £447.23, Broxap fixing kit for litter bins £23.88, Zurich annual public liability insurance £1224.54, Cumbria County Council payment for Saturday library assistant £570.84.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson Agreed
13/05/20: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
To be arranged.
Signed ………………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………….
Present: Members of the Parish Council: Harry Barker, Chairman, Parish Councillor Steve Smalley, Mike Cumming, Sandra Hadwick, Susan Orrell, Alan Mason, Trevor Hughes; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming also present: PCSO Louise Perry and 4 members of the public
1/02/20: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/02/20: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Parish Councillor Bill Wilson, Borough and County Councillor Ben Shirley and Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards.
3/02/20: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
3/02/20/1: Road Surface, Duke Street. A member of the public voiced his concerns regarding the poor state of the road from the Rankin Hall, Duke Street to its’ junction with Wakefield Street. He also mentioned the pavement at the houses near the Rankin Hall is not in a good condition and there is no drop paving for accessing the houses. The Clerk was asked to take these issues up with Cumbria Highways. Action Clerk
4/02/20: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 21 JANUARY 2020
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and signed and dated by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Mike Cumming Seconded Cllr Harry Barker Agreed
5/02//20: PROGRESS REORT FROM ACTION ITEMS
5/02/20/1: Litter, Lay-bye, Ireleth Brow. Litter bin has been installed and the parish council expressed thanks to Councillor Daniel Edwards. The Clerk and Mrs Sue Borland had carried out a litter pick in the area. Closed
5/02/20/2: Saturday Opening at Askam Library. The Clerk is progressing this with the Library Services. It is hoped the self- issue in machine will be working soon and then recruiting volunteers to man the library on a Saturday morning will take place and training given to these volunteers. Action Clerk
5/02/20/3: Children’s Home, Ireleth Road. No further update.
5/02/20/4: Cadent, Land at Dalton Road. Cllr Mike Cumming has checked with land register and this land does not belong to the parish council. Closed
5/02/20/5: Coastal Access Public Footpaths. The Clerk has responded to Natural England with the comments made at the last meeting. Closed
5/02/20/6: Abbey Heights & Parklands. Our landscape contractor has cut back and tidied the shrub area at Abbey Heights and cleaned the sign for Parklands Estate. Closed
5/02/20/7: X7 Bus Service. The Clerk has received up to date timetables for the X7 service. She has had permission from Cumbria CC to post it in the bus shelter. The Clerk will try and work with Blue Works to get more people to use the bus on Wednesday’s with an advertising campaign. Action Clerk
5/02/20/8: Parish Council Website. Cllr Mike Cumming and the Clerk will be meeting with Mrs Sara Young regarding updating the website and hopefully Sara will take on this task. Action Cllr Cumming and Clerk
6/02/20: REPORT FROM POLICE & ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS – PCSO LOUISE PERRY
Crime figures for January 2020 – anti social behaviour 1 issue with CCTV camera pointing into residential property; assault 2 separate incidents, both domestic related; burglary 2 one at a property on Caspian Road, 1 at Hawthwaite House; 0 criminal damage; 0 drugs; 1 theft from Co-Op.
Cllr Trevor Hughes had carried out some temporary work to the Police Pod which was leaking through the roof. The parish council asked if enquiries could be made into how much a new Pod would cost. Cllr Mike Cumming said he would do this. In the meantime, the situation with the current Pod would be monitored.
7/02/20: TO REPORT & DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS – CLLR SUSAN ORRELL
Reference Number: B20/2020/0045 Location : Former Partylite Manufacturing Ltd Park Road Barrow-in-Furness. Proposal: Change of use for existing waster transfer building to warehouse (class B8). No comments. The Clerk would respond to Barrow BC. Action Clerk
8/02/20: PROVISION OF GP IN ASKAM
A meeting was held this morning in the Band Hall with committee members of the Morecambe Bay CCG. This meeting was very well attended by members of the community, 3 members of the parish council and the Clerk attended the meeting, as well as our County Councillor Ben Shirley. The parish council wrote to the CCG in January stressing that a GP service in Askam and Ireleth is vital to this community. There were two options which the CCG were to vote on 1) Find a new doctor(s) to take over the practice: This was ruled out as there had not been anyone who had come forward with a workable agreement; or 2) Dispersal of patients to another practice, then at the last minute the Local Medical Council Representative came up with a 3rd option which was to try to get a satellite surgery run by another practice to come to Askam and Ireleth. The only issue with this is that the current surgery is up for sale. The CCG voted for Dispersal of the patient, but gave the LMC extra time to try to find a Doctor’s practice willing to set up a satellite surgery in Askam, timescale end of June . The parish council, together with Councillor Ben Shirley, our Borough Councillors and Simon Fell MP have agreed to work with the LMC and CCG to try and find a way of getting a satellite surgery in Askam. The passion shown at this meeting by residents was very humbling and the parish council stressed that they will do their very best for the community, although it will not be easy. The CCG said that they would write to every patient to inform them of the outcome of this meeting. The LMC did say to people
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE PRACTICE IN ASKAM UNTIL THE VERY END OF THE PERIOD –
OR WE WILL HAVE NOTHING TO FIGHT FOR! PLEASE STICK WITH THE PRACTICE.
9/02/20: COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH
Cllr Steve Smalley is looking into the purchase of a speed gun for the parish council. No update was available for this meeting. Action Cllr Smalley
10/02/20: REPLACEMENT LITTER BINS
The parish council agreed that Cllr Mike Cumming should purchase two replacement bins – 1 at Stafford Street and 1 at the pier. Action Cllr Cumming
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Alan Mason Agreed
11/02/20: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR
None present.
12/02/20: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was made available to all parish councillors. This was reviewed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Steve Smalley Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick Agreed
The Clerk mentioned that there had been an issue with the grid at Blea Beck being blocked. Jon Lewney from Duddon Inshore Rescue had attended and cleared the blockage, thus preventing the potential of a flood risk to the houses at Waterside. This was carried out with the permission of the Environment Agency who were grateful to DIR for stepping in during what was a very busy time for them. The parish council asked the Clerk to thank Jon and Duddon Inshore Rescue.
13/02/20: CORRESPONDENCE – to check the appendix of items all of which will be made available at the meeting for inspection.
13/02/20/1: Road Closure at Tippins Lane, Ireleth. Highways had sent out a message that a section of road on Tippins Lane will be closed on 16 March for 15 days. The Clerk contacted Highways and it was confirmed that the road would be closed during working hours only. The road would be opened in the evenings and at the weekend. Highways will send out notices prior to the closure and liaise with residents in the area of the closure.
13/02/20/2: RJC Meeting. The next RJC meeting will take place on Wednesday 18 March at 5 pm at Dalton Town Hall. It was asked that representatives from the parish council attend. Keiron Tetchner of Cumbria Highways will present at the District Association meeting which will take place after the RJC meeting. The Clerk will send out a reminder nearer the time.
14/02/20: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua ProJet monthly landscape and maintenance contract £570.84, Fee for land registry search £3.00, postage £0.83, Dog waste bags £19.00.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming Agreed
15/02/20: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 17 March 2020 at 7.15 pm in the Temperance Hall, Saves Lane, Ireleth
Signed Harry Barker …………………………………………. Dated 26 May 2020
Present: Members of the Parish Council: Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Mike Cumming, Sandra Hadwick, Susan Orrell, Alan Mason, Trevor Hughes; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming also present: County and Borough Councillor Ben Shirley, Borough Councillors Daniel Edwards; PCSO John McVea and 7 members of the public
1/01/20: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/01/20: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Parish Councillor Steven Smalley and Borough Councillor Sam Ronson.
3/01/20: APPOINTMENT OF PARISH COUNCILLOR & SIGNING OF DECLARATION OF OFFICE
Trevor Hughes was appointed as a co-opted member of the parish council and he duly made and signed the declaration of office as a parish councillor for Askam and Ireleth. The Chairman welcomed Trevor to the parish council.
4/01/20: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
4/01/20/1: Community Speed Watch. A member of the public asked if there was an update on this. Cllr Steven Smalley was heading this initiative. Cllr Smalley is obtaining prices for a speed gun which he will present to the parish council. The member of the public said he was still interested in joining the community speed watch team. This would be passed on to Cllr Smalley.
Action Cllr Smalley
5/01/20: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 17 DECEMBER 2019
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and signed and dated by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming Agreed
6/01/20: PROGRESS REORT FROM ACTION ITEMS
6/01/20/1: Litter, Lay-bye, Ireleth Brow. Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards reported that Barrow BC should be fitting a litter bin in the next few weeks.
Action Cllr Edwards
6/01/20/2: Parking in the village. Cllr Ben Shirley had contacted the resident who had concerns about the parking in the village.
Closed
6/01/20/3: Saturday Opening at Askam Library. The parish council are working with the library services to try to continue Saturday openings in Askam library. It would seem that a check in machine and volunteers will be the only way the library can be kept open on Saturday mornings. The parish council have been informed that the check in machine will be fitted as a priority and then we will need to recruit volunteers and these volunteers will receive training.
Clerk/Cllr Shirley
6/01/20/4: Children’s Home, Ireleth Road. The Clerk has spoken to North West Leaving Care who are still in negotiations regarding the opening of this home. They will contact the parish council to arrange a meeting, possibly at the end of February 2020.
6/01/20/5: Cadent, Land at Dalton Road. The Clerk has written to Cadent regarding the land on Dalton Road. No response has been received. The Chairman suggested the parish council contact Land Registry.
Action Clerk
6/01/20/6: Project for 2020/21. These were discussed and updates given.
7/01/20: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS – PCSO JOHN MCVEA
Crime figures for December 2019. ASB 1 Parking issue on Steel St. Damage 4 Labour party signs at Ireleth. Burg 0. Assault 1 Common at Ireleth. Theft & Drugs 0. Transport 3 RTC plus 1 sheep recovery.
8/01/20: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
B21/2019/0861 - Location : 9 Teal Close Askam-in-Furness Proposal : Single storey side extension forming living area and internal alterations.
B21/2019/0864 - Location : 13 Caspian Road Askam-in-Furness Proposal : Single rear extension forming living area, a 2nd storey side extension above garage forming en-suite bedroom and internal alterations.
B13/2019/0863 - Location : Land to the rear of 32 Sandy Lane Askam-in-Furness Proposal : Application for approval of reserved matters following Outline with all matters reserved B13/2019/0362 for a dwelling house.
B13/2019/0888 - Location : Land to the rear of 32 Sandy Lane Askam-in-Furness Proposal : Erection of a detached dwelling.
B21/2019/0879 - Location : 26 Marsh Street Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7BE
Proposal : Rear extension, dormer extension and internal reconfiguration.
B07/2020/0003 - Location : Land at Lots Road Askam-in-Furness Cumbria
Proposal : Erection of 22 residential dwellings and creation of an access.
These items were viewed and discussed. The Clerk was asked to respond. Action Clerk
9/01/20: X7 BUS SERVICE AND X112 CHARITY
Roger Harris of the X112 bus charity gave a presentation on the work of the X112 charity in their efforts to keep a bus service for rural communities who lost their bus service when Cumbria County Council cut the bus subsidies in 2014. The X112 bus service which runs from Rampside is now supplied by Blueworks, as is the X7 bus service which runs through Askam and Ireleth. Mr Harris said that the X112 now has charity status and can apply for grants to keep this service running and perhaps buy some of the routes. Mr Harris asked if someone from Askam and Ireleth would be willing to join the charity’s committee and attend their meetings. The parish council will post a message on their website asking for volunteers. Representatives from Blueworks Bus Company said that the X7 service through Askam and Ireleth ran on Wednesdays, but if they could get more interests and more passengers using the service they would consider increasing the service. But as with any service they cannot run the buses if people do not support the service. The parish council will help Blueworks to promote the service and inform people to USE IT OR LOSE IT!
Acton Clerk
10/01/20 GP PROVISON IN ASKAM AND IRELETH
Notice has been given by Morecambe Bay Health Authority that Dr Jain will be retiring as the village GP as of end of March 2020. The parish council discussed this and the depth of feeling was very high and it was felt that the provision of GP services and all that this provides is vital to the village. The Clerk has already written to the CCG on behalf of the parish council. The parish council are keen to work with all agencies involved and Cllr Ben Shirley said he had contacted the CCG and has made our MP Simon Fell aware of the situation.
Ongoing
11/01/20: COASTAL ACCESS PUBLIC FOOTPATHS
Correspondence have been received from Natural England regarding the proposed coastal footpaths which will eventually cover Great Britain. This will include the coastline in Askam in the section the Silecroft to Silverdale. Cllr Susan Orrell has looked at this and will be responding. She asked if the parish council could also response, particular with concerns about coastal erosion and usage of such a footpath. The Clerk was asked to respond.
Action Clerk
12/01/20: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was made available to all parish councillors. This was reviewed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Alan Mason Agreed
The Clerk reported that Ryan Terpilowski who manages our website has asked that we find someone else to do this task. Councillor Mike Cumming will make enquiries.
Action Cllr Cumming
13/01/20: CORRESPONDENCE – to check the appendix of items all of which will be made available at the meeting for inspection.
14/01/20: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Food and refreshments for Christmas story time £59.85, Toner cartridge £73.99, Copier paper £7.58, Aqua Pro Jet Monthly landscaping and maintenance £570.84.
15/01/20: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 18 February 2020 at 7.15pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam
Signed Harry Barker Dated 18 February 2020
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