Present : Members of the Parish Council Councillor Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Councillor Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Mike Cumming; Susan Orrell and Trevor Hughes; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough, Westmorland & Furness Councillor Daniel Edwards, PCSO Joe Ward.
1/12/22: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/12/22: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Borough, Westmorland & Furness & County Councillor Ben Shirley.
3/12/22: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
3/12/22/1: Motor Vehicles on SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), Askam beach. Complaints received from a member of the public regarding pit bikes using the SSSI site on the Lots area of Askam beach. PCSO Ward said that he and his Sergeant had visited the area and witnessed the two bikes in the SSSI area. They had spoken to the boys and their parents explaining that this was an illegal action and the consequences of such an action. The area would be monitored.
4/12/22: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 15 NOVEMBER 2022
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Harry Barker
Agreed
5/12/22: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
5/12/22/1: Memorial Wall. Cllr Trevor Hughes gave an update on this and showed some images of different ideas he had. The parish council agreed that Cllr Hughes should obtain some prices for this work and report back to the parish council. The Clerk mentioned that any work within the memorial garden would need to be agreed with Barrow Borough Council. Action Cllr Hughes
5/12/22/2: Community Speed Watch. PCSO Ward was in the process of contacting an Officer from the CRASH team regarding the speed watch signs.
Action PCSO Ward
5/12/22/3: Preparation of Budget. Cllr Cumming reported that the new authority would pay for the parish and town council elections, which was a significant saving for the parish council. A discussion took place regarding the provision of a Christmas tree and lights for the village next year. This was usually supplied by Barrow Borough Council, but of course this would not be the case next year when we move into the new authority. Costs had been obtain for the cost of the lights from Optech and the purchase of a Christmas tree. The parish council would put an amount into the budget for this. It was agreed to set the precept at £23,000.00 for the year 2023/24. As yet the parish council have not been asked for their precept. ` Agreed by all councillors
5/12/22/4: Co-Opted Vacancy for Parish Council. The closing date for applications was 9th January 2023. Applicants would then be asked to come along and meet the parish councillors. The Clerk was asked to convey this to the applicants.
5/12/22/5: Steel Street/Sharp Street Park. Cllr Cumming reported that the first phase had been completed, more work would be done in the new year.
Action Cllr Cumming
5/12/22/6: Parking at Ireleth School and Ireleth Brow. Police Officers had visited both areas and they had removed the cones from Ireleth Brow. PCSO Ward has visited Ireleth School and intends to carry out some road safety and awareness with the children to try to alert people of the dangers around parking at the school.
5/12/22/7: Update from meeting with Developer of proposed Eco-Lodges at Roanhead Farm. Mr Andrew Coutts of ILM Real Estate and 2 colleagues met with the parish council to present their proposals for this development. Cllr Bill Wilson read out a report he had compiled with regards to this meeting. (If any member of the public would like a copy of this, please contact the Clerk). The main concern of the parish council was the infrastructure to support this development, in particular the proposal to construct a service road off the Lots Road, Askam to the development. This is not something the parish council can support without some major works and upgrade to the Lots Road and its’ junction with the A595.
6/12/22: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM
PCSO Ward read out the crime figures for November 2022. 2 ASB children knock and run, group of youths playing around Askam station, left the area when police arrived. 14 crimes – 1 public order, 3 domestic, 1 criminal damage, 1 harassment, 1 sexual offence, 1 concern for welfare, 1 violence against person, 2 malicious communications, 1 hate incident, 1 residential burglary, 1 dropped 999 medical episode, police attended all in order. 2 transport/road traffic incidents.
7/12/22: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Reference Number : B13/2022/0802
Location : Plots 15 & 16 Lots Road Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Erection of two, three bedroomed detached bungalows in place of the approved two detached houses. There were no objections to this proposal, it was felt that bungalows would be a welcome addition for the village.
Reference Number : BSO/2022/0832
Location : Land at Roanhead Farm Hawthwaite Lane Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
Proposal : Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (As Amended) - Regulation 15: Proposed new lodge resort comprising guest lodges and eco-cabin accommodation (Scoping Opinion). This was discussed in detail and a response would be formulated to send to planning.
8/12/22: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH AND WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCILLOR
Cllr Edwards reported that he was working with the Borough Council regarding the trees in the memorial garden and it was hoped that the ones near Park Avenue would be dealt with before Christmas. The other trees within the garden had been deemed safe and would not be cut back. The area near the Doctors surgery on Alexander Place, which was overgrown, did not belong to Barrow Borough Council and probably belonged to Neil Price Ltd. Cllr Edwards was still asking for a Street Cleaning Operative to visit Askam and Ireleth on a regular basis. He was reported that there was as build up of litter accumulating again on the A590, he had approached the Borough Council to ask when they would be clearing this area.
9/12/22: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was made available to the parish councillors for examination and comment. These were accepted.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Harry Barker
Agreed
10/12/22: CORRESPONDENCE – correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting. Christmas card received from Drop Zone.
11/12/22: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua Projet Monthly landscape and maintenance £685.00, Room Rental of Rankin Hall for parish
council meetings, March to December 2022 £200.00, Askam Town Silver Band £50.00, Royal British
Legion £50.00, Continental Landscapes winter planting £768.00, South Lakes Tree Surgeons
£4,320.00. Platform one café and lounge bar £150.00.
Proposed Cllr Mike Cumming Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
12/12/22: DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 17 January 2023 at 7.15pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
THE PARISH COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
On Thursday 1st December 2022 representatives of Askam and Ireleth Parish Council were invited to attend an informal meeting by Mr Andrew Coutts, ILM Real Estate. The briefing was held in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam in Furness.
Mr Coutts and his team handed out briefing presentation brochures and used these as a desk top presentation material outlining the proposed development of Eco Lodges at Roanhead Farm. The briefing included the history of Roanhead Estate, Development Objectives, their Project Team, their preferred Operator Landal and their green pledge, Concept Master Plan Phase 1, Development Program and Future phases, resort leisure concept and resort club, sports, brasserie, farm shop, lodge concept materials. Site integration 1 and 2, ecological enhancement 1 and 2, landscape framework, planning strategy 1 and 2, specialised areas of EIA analysis 1 and 2, economic statements 1, 2 and 3 and Project timeline.
The supporting scoping document was also discussed and associated timescales in the formal planning process.
The parish council members present were asked about public feeling towards the proposal and we replied that whilst the parish council has not been approached formally, we were aware as individuals that there was already opinions both for and against the development.
We were then asked what the concerns were, and it was said that to date, Lots Road, Hawthwaite Lane and concerns regarding Askam beach and Sandscale Haws seemed to be the main issues. Mr Coutts said that he was already aware of concerns about Lots Road from reading the Parish Plan published in 2019. He assured the parish council that he was having meetings and conversations with Cumbria County Council Highways regarding both the Lots Road and Hawthwaite Lane.
We asked questions regarding Sandscale Haws and Askam beach which are SSSI sites with Sandscale Haws also being a RAMSAR site. The parish council feel it is paramount to preserve the environment and ecology of these areas. Mr Coutts stated that they are working closely with the National Trust who own and manage the land at Sandscale Haws.
We asked about projected economic impact from the development for Askam and Ireleth. An example was put forward of the Haven Holiday site at Flookburgh. It would appear that this complex does not have much benefit to the village of Flookburgh as all the amenities for guests are on the park site. The response was that local economy would benefit from 'spin offs' from the development as in employment and local companies getting work at the development.
The team then explained the next steps in the process including various environmental impact assessments.
Finally, we were informed that there will be engagement session with the public in Barrow, Dalton and Askam in the New Year prior to a formal planning application being submitted.
Present : Members of the Parish Council Councillor Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Councillor Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Mike Cumming; Susan Orrell and Trevor Hughes; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough, Westmorland & Furness Councillor Daniel Edwards, PCSO Joe Ward and 1 member of the public.
1/11/22: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Cllr Mason item 7.11.22; 32 Sandy Lane.
2/11/22: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Borough, Westmorland & Furness & County Councillor Ben Shirley.
3/11/22: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
3/11/22/1: Blea Beck. A call was received from resident of Waterside regarding rising flood water at Blea
Beck. Although there had been an excessive amount of rain fall throughout the day the problem was made worse
with debris blocking the metal grid. This was mostly caused by Environment Agency (EA) contractors not
removing the grass clippings and they had washed into the beck. Duddon Inshore rescue attended and cleared the
grid and a team from EA also came to site. The situation was alleviated, but only in the nick of time. The Clerk
contacted Andy Knipe, area officer for the Environment Agency, with whom she has a good relationship and
Andy said that unfortunately on that very day the camera which monitors Blea Beck had stopped working and no
images were being sent to their control; it is now working. He agreed the contractors had not completed the work
to their satisfaction and this work would now be carried out by EA themselves. The Clerk will keep in touch with
the residents of Waterside, as well as with Andy Knipe. The Clerk has thanked Duddon Inshore Rescue for their
help and managed to obtain 2 special rakes from the Environment Agency for DIR to use.
3/11/22/2: Parking on Ireleth Brow. An email received from a resident of Ireleth regarding No parking bollards
on Ireleth Brow. The Clerk has raised this with Cllr Ben Shirley as this was not something the parish council
were involved in and believe it was a police and Cumbria Highways liaising with the residents of Ireleth Brow.
Cllr Shirley has responded to the resident.
4/11/22: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 18 OCTOBER 2022
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson
Agreed
5/11/22: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5/11/22/1: Memorial Wall. Cllr Trevor Hughes is in the process of contacting companies to ask for quotations for this work. The grant Steven Smalley secured from BAE will be carried out into next year.
5/11/22/2: Community Speed Watch. Steven Smalley has returned all the equipment related to the speed watch back to the parish council. Putting up the signs is something the parish council would like to do. PCSO Ward will liaise with the new Officer for CRASH as to where the signs can be fixed. Cllr Bill Wilson said the proposed areas were on the risk assessment forms he did with PC Greg Howard. The Clerk would forward these to PCSO Ward.
5/11/22/3: Police Pod. Cllr Cumming had received no further update from SN Group regarding a replacement Pod. Discussions took place and ideas were expressed. These would be investigated. Action Cllr Barker
5/11/22/4: Preparation of Budget. The parish council agreed to stay after this meeting and discussed a budget for 2022/23, from which the precept would be set.
5/11/22/5: Service of Remembrance. For once we had a beautiful day for the service, which was very well attended. It was particularly good to see so many young people and families. Letters of thanks will be sent to all the organisations and groups who attended and whose help was much appreciated. The parish council thanked Cllr Daniel Edwards for the poppy display at the memorial garden and Cllr Mason asked if a letter of thanks could be sent to Rev David Jackson. It was agreed donations of £50.00 each would be sent to Askam band and the Royal British Legions.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell
Agreed
6/11/22: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM
PCSO Ward read out the crime figures for October. 1 ASB ongoing issue between neighbours, 1 public order offence, 2 domestic – 1 historical, 1 message from ex-partner, 1 theft of a motor vehicle from outside property, 1 fraud – victim paid money for return of a lost dog.1 vehicle RTC involving motorbike and van, 1 involving 2 cars, 1 person airlifted to hospital, 1 male arrested, 1 fail to stop after RTC car drove off after minor scrape with a wagon. 1 vehicle uplifted driving with no insurance.
7/11/22: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Reference Number: B18/2022/0817 Location: Land to the rear of 32 Sandy Lane Askam-in-Furness Cumbria
Proposal : Application for removal of condition no. 8 of planning permission 2019/0888 (Erection of a detached dwelling) Due to ground conditions, it is not possible to drain the hardstanding within the site via infiltration. The application requests permission for the surface water to be drained via the on-site combined foul sewer.
The parish council had some concerns regarding this, but did not feel qualified to comment and suggested United Utilities were the ones to make a decision on this. The Clerk was asked to respond. Action Clerk
Application Reference Number: 6/22/9003 Proposal: Planning permission for a 2MW ground mounted Solar Array and associated infrastructure (the proposed development) on land at Sandscale, Barrow-in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4QS. The Applicant would seek to obtain planning permission for 30-35 years. Location: Land at Sandscale Park, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4QS I have received an application in respect of the above proposal. As this application had only been received today it was felt that further investigations were need before making a response.
8/11/22: VACANCY FOR PARISH COUNCIL
The advertisement for a parish council has been shared on Facebook, the WEB Site and posted around the village.
9/11/22: STEEL STREET/SHARP STREET PARK AREA
South Lakes Tree Felling will commence work on the trees within the park area on Monday 21 November. The
Work should take 2 days. Cllr Cumming will meet with the contractor on Monday to discuss other work agreed
in the park area, cutting back the privet and replanting areas which have been damaged and fixing the wooden
fencing. Cllr Trevor Hughes asked if the parish council would assess the area after this work is completed to
see if we can enhance the area and make it an area more pleasant for people to use.
10/11/22 UPDATE FROM BOROUGH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Councillor Edwards reported that he was in communication with Barrow Borough Council regarding the trees in the memorial garden and hoped that work would be carried out soon. The parish council asked if an assessment could be made of all the trees within the memorial garden and the trees near the Doctors surgery on Wakefield Street. Cllr Edwards has asked the Borough if Askam and Ireleth can have a street cleaner to cover the village for one day per week, this is being considered by the Borough Council. He is also liaising with them regarding the clearing of litter on the A590 through Lindal into Barrow. He mentioned that Cllr Shirley is working with Cumbria Highways with regards to road safety proposals near Ireleth St Peter’s school. Cllr Shirley has contacted Highways regarding flooding on Saves Lane and this will be dealt with by Highways, it may mean a road closure when the work is carried out.
11/11/22: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was made available to the parish councillors for examination and comment. These were accepted.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell
Agreed
12/11/22: CORRESPONDENCE – correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
Correspondence received regarding proposal for Eco-Lodges at Roanhead Farm. A meeting with the parish council would be held on Thursday 1 December 2022.
13/11/22: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua Projet monthly landscape and maintenance £685.00, new HP desk top computer £519.97,
Askam & Ireleth Events Committee for Christmas event £300.00, Poppy Wreaths £40.00, 7 Wooden
Poppy Crosses for war graves £21.00, Refreshments for after memorial service £33.16.
Proposed Cllr Mike Cumming Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
14/11/22: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 7.15pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
Present : Members of the Parish Council Councillor Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson,
Vice Chairman, Councillor Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Mike Cumming; Clerk Mrs
Janice Cumming; Borough, Westmorland & Furness Councillor Daniel Edwards.
1/10/22: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST None
Councillor Susan Orrell and Trevor Hughes, Borough, Westmorland & Furness, County
Councillor Ben Shirley, PCSO Joe Ward.
Parish Councillor Steven Smalley has resigned from the parish council. The parish
council were saddened to received Councillor Smalley’s resignation, as Steven had been
an integral part of the parish council and would be missed. The Clerk was asked to
thank Councillor Smalley for his contribution. The vacancy will be advertised.
Action Clerk
There were no items from the public.
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the
Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
6/10/22/1: Memorial Wall. There was no update available at this meeting. This would
be discussed with Cllr Trevor Hughes.
The Chairman read the report for September 2022 which had been submitted by PCSO
Joe Ward. 0 ASB, 13 Crimes 1 criminal damage – bin pushed over and set on fire at
Duddon Road Car Park, plus a number of gas canister found in the vicinity, 1 theft of a
parcel from a household, 1 public order/neighbour dispute, 3 violence again person, 5
concern for welfare, 1 missing from home, 8 road related offences/RTC/highway
disruption – 3 TRC, 1 broken down vehicle, 1 scrambler bikes being ridden by unknown
males, no helmet, 3 cows on the road.
Reference Number : B21/2022/0671 Location : 50 Parklands Drive Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Demolish existing rear conservatory, new wrap round rear/side extension for
use a kitchen/diner/utility room and bedroom/en-suite.
Reference Number : B28/2022/0707 Location : Housing Development Site (south) Lots
Road Askam-in-Furness Proposal : Approval of details reserved by condition no. 6
(Provision of a footway along New Road) for planning permission B07/2019/0576
(Residential Development of 29 dwellings, comprising mix of 3 and 4 bedroom dwellings
(Bungalow and 2 storey) with associated roadways, parking and amenity space).
Reference Number : B21/2022/0728 Location : West View Alexander Place Askam-in-
Furness Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension forming kitchen, garden room,
garden store, utility and additional bedroom.
Reference Number : B21/2022/0732 Location : 6 Green Haume Cottages Askam Road
Dalton-in-Furness Proposal : Construction of a rear ground floor extended kitchen and
erection of a rear ground floor utility room, w.c. including shower.
Reference Number : B21/2022/0736 Location : 32 Abbey Heights Ireleth Askam-in-
Furness Proposal: front single storey extension to create porch; proposed rear single
storey extension and associated internal layout alterations to create open-plan
living/kitchen/diner.
There were no objections or comments raised. The Clerk was asked to respond.
Action Clerk
The parish council agreed to support this event was a very popular event and it really
brought the community together. A grant donation of £300.00 would be given.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Harry Barker
Agreed
The POD is still leaking SN Engineering MD has had a look and will try and get a
community allocated
replacement from BAE or their contractors.
The recommendation was that the works should go ahead starting on the 21 November
and that it would take 2
days. Cllr Cumming to meet with the contractors and agree the scope of works.
Residents to be informed of the
proposed works intention is for 10 trees to be felled and replaced 6 further trees to be
crowned/pollard.
There had been some discussions regarding the parish/town councillors having to make a
contingency in the
budget for the 2023 elections for Askam and Ireleth this would be in the region of £6,000
to £7,000 should
there be a contested election. The parish/town councillor had queried this with the new
authority, and this would
be discussed at the meeting by the new authority on 9th December 2022. The parish
council agreed that a finance
meeting to set the budget should still go ahead and could be adjusted, if necessary, when
a decision was made by
the new authority. Action Clerk
The Clerk reported that arrangements have been made, it will be held on Sunday 13th
November meeting at the Rankin Hall at 2pm. Refreshment will be served in the Rankin
Hall after the service.
Councillor Edwards reported that at a meeting of the Borough Council it had been
confirmed that the refuge collection and street cleaning would be carried out in-house by
Barrow Borough Council. This would be in-line with the other local authorities within
Westmorland and Furness. The allocation of designated street cleaning operatives was
to be discussed. The parish council asked if Councillor Edwards could put forward a
case for Askam and Ireleth to have a designated street cleaner returned to the village.
Councillor Edwards would contact the Borough Council with this request.
Action Cllr Edwards
Councillor Edwards had also raised the issue of election costs with the new authority.
Councillor Edwards and Councillor Shirley had met with Jonathan Brookes, Leader of
Westmorland and Furness.
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was made available to the parish councillors for
examination and comment. These were accepted.
Proposed Cllr Harry Baker Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
Aqua Projet monthly landscape £685.00, grant donation to Brownies £100.00, flowers of
Remembrance for HM Queen Elizabeth £10.00, plaque of Dunnerholme poem by Bernard
Chapman £36.00, 2nd class stamps £5.44, 100 x service of remembrance programmes
£100.00,
Archie Workman painting benches and cleaning signs £100.00.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 7.15pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
Present : Members of the Parish Council Councillor Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Councillor Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Mike Cumming Trevor Hughes, and Steven Smalley; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough, Westmorland & Furness Councillor Daniel Edwards, PCSO Joe Ward.
1/09/22: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Cllr Sandra Hadwick item 13/09/22 Grant request from Ireleth with Askam Brownies and Rainbows.
2/09/22: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Harry Barker, Susan Orrell, Borough, Westmorland & Furness, County Councillor Ben Shirley
3/09/22: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME There were no items from the public.
4/09/22: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 19 JULY 2022
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the Vice Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Steven Smalley Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming
Agreed
5/09/22: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5/09/22/1: Grant funding. Cllr Steven Smalley had received a response from BAE to say that they were unable to carry out work for the planned memorial wall but were willing to support the project with a grant of £5,000. Steven would now be looking to find prices for an outside company to make the memorial wall. Discussion took place as to what details should be on the wall. This would need to be looked at in more detail depending on cost.
6/09/22: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM
PCSO Joe Ward gave the reports for August 2022 1 antisocial behaviour of youths spraying paint onto the side of the church, caller confronted the youths. Graffiti was later removed by the same youths, no names given. 3 reports of female having mental health episode, 1 report of 13 year old missing from home, 1 public order – council now dealing with as a civil matter, 2 domestic incidents, 1 concern for female found safe and well, 1 sheep on A595 and 1 broken down vehicle near brickworks.
709/22: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Reference Number: B13/2022/0624 Location : 89 Duke Street, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7AD Proposal : Conversion of 3 storey building from two flats to 3 flats and completion of part built two storey extension with elevational changes.
Reference Number: B13/2022/0567 Location : Marsh Grange Barn Dunnerholme Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TU Proposal : New dwelling with retention of the existing two-sided wall structure.
There were no comments or objections. The Clerk was asked to respond.
Action Clerk
8/09/22: UPDATE ON COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH
Cllr Steven Smalley reported that there had been no speed watches during the Summer break. He had met with a group from Dalton who were keen to start a speed watch in their area and given advice to them. The village speed watch signs have now been received and he will contact the fire brigade regarding fixing them around the village.
Action Cllr
Smalley
9/09/22: VILLAGE PLANTERS
The Clerk had met with Continental Landscapes regarding supplying and planting the village planters for the winter. It was agreed to go ahead with this. The Clerk would contact Continental Landscapes.
Action Clerk
10/09/22: POLICE POD
Cllr Mike Cumming had met with Wards Limited, who believed the Pod was beyond repair and
needed to be replaced. Cllr Cumming then spoke to Steeles who said that a new office container would be in the
region of £13,000 which did not include fitting out, fixing in place and connecting utilities. With this cost in mind
Cllr Cumming has contacted SN Group of Barrow in Furness, who will come and inspect the Pod on Wednesday
21st September.
11/09/22: PREPARATION OF BUDGET AND PRECEPT 2023/24
The Clerk asked if a separate meeting could be held to discuss this. Communications from Susan Roberts,
Financial Officer for Barrow Borough stated that the request for Precept would follow normal procedure this year
by a date yet to be decided, however the normal Grant received from Barrow Borough Council would cease this
year and would not be continued under WAF.
12/09/22: SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE 2022
The Clerk asked if the parish council would like to go ahead with the usual arrangements for the Service of Remembrance which this year would take place on Sunday 13th November 2022. It was agreed that the Clerk should make the necessary arrangements and if possible, there would be refreshments after the service this year in the Rankin Hall.
13/09/22: GRANT REQUEST FROM IRELETH WITH ASKAM BROWNIES AND RAINBOWS
A letter had been received from Michelle Johnson, leader of the Brownies and Rainbows for a trip to Waddow- Hall camp in Lancashire for Summer 2023. This was agreed and a donation of £100.00 would be sent to Michelle.
Proposed Cllr Steven Smalley Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming
Agreed
14/09/22 UPDATE FROM BOROUGH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Councillor Edwards reported that the bags of sand had been removed from Park Avenue and that the trees in the memorial garden would be pruned when the leaves had fallen off.
A report had been sent by Councillor Ben Shirley who reported on County matters.
1. The road closures which occurred earlier on this month and caused havoc with access into and out of the village (rail crossing was closed alongside an emergency closure for utility works): I have requested that the parish council and myself are informed ahead of these closures so that we can comment/advise accordingly, to avoid this congestion and lack of communication happening again.
2. Marsh Farm. – Issues regarding the tipping near the beach were being dealt with by various agencies and Cllr Shirley was keeping abreast of the situation. PCSO Ward stated that the police were awaiting reports from the various agencies.
2. Ireleth Road - I continue to hold the authority to account on this and welcome the parish council’s ongoing support. The parish council and the PCSO were more than disappointed at the lack of progress made by Highways in relation to the safety of the road on Tippins Lane near Ireleth school. The Clerk was asked to respond to Councillor Shirley to ask for an update as to when the work would be completed.
15/09/22: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was made available to the parish councillors for examination and comment. These were accepted.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson
Agreed
16/09/22: CORRESPONDENCE – correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
There were no comments.
17/09/22: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Graphix signs 5 speedwatch signs £276.00, Amberol 2x planters for memorial garden £1,103.40,
plants for memorial garden planters £92.94, Aqua ProJet watering village planters £70.00, Aqua Projet
monthly landscaping for August £685.00, Plastic bin for Police Pod £5.99, copying paper £4.90, Archie
Workman paint and painting benches £82.96, Aqua Pro Jet monthly landscaping for September
£685.00.
18/09/22: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 18th October 2022 at 7.15pm in the Ranin Hall, Duke Street, Askam
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
Present : Members of the Parish Council Councillor Harry Barker, Chairman, Councillor Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Susan Orrell and Mike Cumming; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough and Unitary Government Councillor Daniel Edwards, Borough, and Unitary Government Councillor Ben Shirley, PCSO Joe Ward. One member of the public
1/07/22: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/07/22: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Bill Wilson, Steven Smalley, and Trevor Hughes
3/07/22: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no items from the public.
4/07/22: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 21 JUNE 2022
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Susan Orrell Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick
Agreed
5/07/22: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5/07/22/1: Grant funding. Cllr Steven Smalley sent in a written report regarding progress on the information wall for the memorial garden. Cllr Smalley has been in contact with BAE regarding the planned design for the memorial wall. Their board sits on 28th July, and this will be discussed. BAE asked for a plan ‘B’, Cllr Smalley has contacted several engineering companies regarding the design, some have responded saying they unable to do the work. One company have quoted £20,000 to do this, which includes installation. PCSO Joe Ward has given Cllr Smalley the name of another company who maybe able to quote for the work. Outside funding may need to be found if this project is to go ahead.
6/07/22: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM
PCSO Joe Ward gave the reports for June 2022 1 antisocial behaviour group of 3 youths hanging around near horses, shouted at by caller, left shortly afterwards; 2 concern for welfare call from fire brigade, 11 year old youth fell down banking, no injuries, concern for male walking on A590; 1 wildlife, lamb found dead in field, had been skinned; 2 assaults – 1 common assault domestic related between family, 2 crime of ABH, argument between neighbours resulting in assault; 4 public order - neighbours shouting abuse at each other x 2, female abused for parking car and getting the train to work, could be linked to note left on car window previously and tyres slashed in the past, domestic messages being sent between two parties and this leading onto public order offence when family got involved; 1 residential burglary – female reported that items have been stolen, later found to be false and items had been misplaced. The Chairman thanked PCSO Ward for the report and for all his support and that of his colleagues.
7/07/22: UPDATE ON COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH
Cllr Steve Smalley had issued the speed watch spread sheet and this had been sent to all Councillors. The highest recorded speed on Ireleth Road was 45 mph. All information has been sent to Cumbria Speed watch Co-Ordinator for processing. More speed watches are planned for this week. PCSO Joe Ward and Parish Councillor Mike Cumming reported on the speed watch which had taken place at St Peter’s Ireleth School and involved the children and staff, together with Cllr Smalley. It was felt that this initiative had been a very useful exercise for everyone involved. The children had made signage and posters thanking people for driving slowly and carefully past their school and other signs if they were not driving carefully. Some vehicles were pulled over just to explain what was going on and reiterating to drivers how important it was to drive carefully when passing the school. The parish council thanked everyone concerned, especially the police officer. Cllr Smalley has ordered the speed watch signs for the village. Volunteers to join the speed watch team are still required, please contact the Clerk.
8/07/22: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Reference Number : B13/2021/0932 Location : Land rear of 55 Duddon Road Askam-in-Furness Cumbria (Plot 1) Proposal : Construction of 1.5 storey 4 bedroom detached dwelling; alterations/improvements to existing highway access to 55 Duddon Road to provide access to new dwelling; demolition of existing garage to 55 Duddon Road and construction of replacement garage in revised location (Amended layout).
Reference Number : B13/2021/0933 Location : Land rear of 55 Duddon Road Askam-in-Furness Cumbria (Plot 2) Proposal : Construct of 1.5 storey 4 bedroom detached dwelling (Amended layout).
Reference Number : B18/2022/0524 Location : Linmoor Ireleth Brow Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Proposal : Front and rear single story ground floor extensions forming all weather play areas.
Reference Number: B13/2022/0479 Location : Cuckoos Nest Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Proposal : Sub-division of main house (cuckoos nest) to form a 1 bedroom separate living accommodation at ground floor level, retaining existing kitchen and bathroom. Proposed side/rear extension at ground floor level forming new separate living room and kitchen with loft conversion at first floor level forming 2 bedrooms including a bathroom.
Reference Number : B21/2022/0515 Location : Corandirk Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Proposal: Application for variation of condition B21/2021/0787 (Single Storey rear, 2 storey side, porch and dormer roof extensions) to change the facing material of the single storey rear extension from render & brickwork to natural stone facing to match the new approved front porch.
There were no objections or comments on these applications. The Clerk was asked to respond to Barrow BC.
It was agreed that Cllr Susan Orrell and Cllr Alan Mason would look at planning during the Summer break and forward comments to the Clerk.
9/07/22: NAMING OF NEW STREETS IN ASKAM
A discussion took place regarding the naming of streets on the two estates being built in Askam. Cllr Mason was disappointed that the parish council had not been given the opportunity to comment on the names chosen, which used to happen in years gone by. The Chairman said that in his experience the developer chose the names and forwarded them to Barrow Borough Council.
10/07/22: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH, WESTMORLAND & FURNESS AND COUNTY COUNCIL COUNCILLORS
Cllr Edwards reminded everyone that the Summer Surgery would be at the police pod in Askam on Saturday 23rd July with Dalton North Councillors, MP Simon Fell and Police Officer Michelle Jones. After the surgery there would be a community litter pick. Cllr Edwards was asked if there was any update from the new Local Government. Cllr Edwards said there would be a meeting of Westmorland and Furness Councillors on Friday 22nd July.
Cllr Ben Shirley reported that the School Street initiative at Askam Village School would not be made permanent. Signage would be removed during the Summer break. There are plans to install flashing lights. At Ireleth St Peters there had been no progress with moving the flashing lights and installing extra signage or cleaning and cutting back hedges when approaching the school on Tippins Lane. Cllr Shirley commended the initiative by the police, the school and the parish council with the speed awareness carried out today at St Peters.
11/07/22: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
The monthly expenditure sheet was made available to the parish councillors. These were accepted.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming
Agreed
11/07/22/1: The Clerk had received an email from Archie Workman, the parish Lengthsman stating that he would be increasing his hourly rate. This was agreed by the parish council, as it was felt that Archie was doing a good job around the village painting and repairing seats belonging to the parish council. It was felt that it was more cost effective to do this than buy new seats.
11/07/22/2: The Clerk had received a quotation from Amberol for 2 self-watering planters for the roundels in the memorial garden. This was agreed by the parish council. The Clerk would order the planters.
12/07/22: CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
13/07/22: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua Projet monthly landscaping £685.00, Tythe Barn Nurseries Summer planting £660.00, Archie Workman painting benches £112.48, extra bedding plants £20.86, Clerk extra hours for completing accounts and VAT return £152.76
14/07/22: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
The parish council do not meet in August – the next meeting will be on Tuesday 20 September 2022 at 7.15 pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam. Residents can contact the Clerk with any issues.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
Present : Members of the Parish Council Councillor Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman,
Councillor Steve Smalley, Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Trevor Hughes; Clerk Mrs
Janice Cumming; Borough and Unitary Government Councillor Daniel Edwards and
Borough, Unitary Government and County Councillor Ben Shirley
1/05/22: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/05/22: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Written apology from Councillor Susan Orrell, Councillor Mike Cumming and Councillor
Harry Barker these were accepted. Apology received from PCSO Joe Ward.
3/05/22: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no items from the public.
4/05/22: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 19 APRIL 2022
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the
Vice Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Steven Smalley Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick
Agreed
5/05/22: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5/05/22/1: Community Speed Watch. Cllr Steve Smalley reported that 2 speed
watches had been carried out in the past week. One at Ireleth Brow and the second at
the junction of Saves Lane and Ireleth Road. Cllr Smalley would like to carry out more
speed watches but unfortunately there is a lack of volunteers. Cllr Smalley will
endeavour to secure more volunteers. Cllr Wilson asked if a monthly report could be
given to the parish council with details of the speed watch viz areas covered and
numbers of vehicles exceeding the speed limit. Cllr Ben Shirley said this would be
excellent information for him to take to Highways and the Police to reiterate the need for
something to be done in Askam and Ireleth regarding speeding vehicles. The Clerk has
contacted Highways regarding speed watch area signage.
Action Cllr Smalley
5/05/22/2: Steel Street/Sharp Street Park Area. Cllr Mike Cumming met with the
contractor to discuss fencing and replanting privet hedging. The contractor has yet to
send in a quotation for the work. Cllr Cumming will progress this. While Cllr Cumming
was in the park a resident of Steel Street said that he had noticed people exercising their
dogs in the area and although most picked up others did not, which is not good when
children play in the area. He asked if the parish council could post some signs asking
people to pick up after their dogs.
Action Cllr Cumming & Clerk
6/05/22: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
Awaiting report from Police.
7/05/22: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The parish council had received no new planning applications.
8/05/22: PARKING AT NEW HOUSING ESTATE, LOTS ROAD
Councillor Trevor Hughes expressed his concerns regarding vehicles parking on the Lots
Road by residents of the 2 houses now occupied at Newfield Estate. Councillor Ben
Shirley said he would look into this matter. His understanding was that there was
parking at the rear of the houses.
9/05/22: EXTERNAL GRANT FUNDING
The parish council have received details of available grant funding and the Clerk asked if
there was any interest in applying for any of these grants for projects in the village. A
discussion took place regarding work to the Memorial Garden. Councillor Trevor
Hughes and Steven Smalley would work together on this.
10/05/22: RENEWAL OF PARISH COUNCIL INSURANCE
It was agreed to renew the parish council insurance with Zurich and take the 3-year
option. At a cost of £1350.72 per annum.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Steven Smalley
Agreed
11/05/22: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS AND
CUMBRIA COUNTY
COUNCIL COUNCILLORS
The Vice Chairman Bill Wilson congratulated Councillor Daniel Edwards and Ben Shirley
for being
elected to the new Unitary Government of Westmorland and Furness for Dalton North
and said the parish council
looked forward to working with them. Councillor Ben Shirley reported that himself and
Councillor Edwards had
attended their first meeting of the Unitary Government and were both eager to start
work with the new
government. Councillor Shirley said he had concerns about the railway crossing in
particularly queuing traffic on
Dalton Road when the crossing is closed for arrival of trains. The parish council agreed
and fully support Cllr
Shirley in this matter. Councillor Shirley and Councillor Edwards would be holding
regular surgeries. It was
hoped that these surgeries would be supported by the Community Police, Highways and
our MP Simon Fell and
he asked if the parish council would like to be involved. Councillor Shirley thanked the
parish council their help
and support. Councillor Edwards was pleased to report that there had been success in
his bid to have the litter
collected on the A595. He hoped that this would be part of the Borough’s regular
cleaning regime and he would
be keeping a close eye on this.
12/05/22: 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 Alan Mason
Agreed
10/05/22: CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
11/05/22: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua Pro Jet Monthly landscape and maintenance £685.00, Microsoft 365 registration
fee
£79.99 Roger Brailsford internal audit £50.00, Archie Workman maintenance and repair
of village seats
£140.99, Askam and Ireleth Events Committee Jubilee celebrations £450.00, CALC
Annual
Subscription £477.60.
12/05/22: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 21 June 2022 at 7.15 pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street Askam.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
Present : Present : Members of the Parish Council, Parish Councillor Bill Wilson, Alan Mason, Steven Smalley, Trevor Hughes and Sandra Hadwick; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards; Borough and County Councillor Ben Shirley.
None
Councillor Harry Barker, Susan Orrell and Mike Cumming.
This year has seen things getting back to ‘normal’ with the parish council being able to meet face to face.
Significant changes are happening in the village with new housing developments already under way and other areas given the go-ahead for development by Barrow Borough Council.
Negotiations took place over several months with Andrew and Gavin Southward, who very kindly agreed to allow members of the public to use their toilet facilities at Southward’s Barn in the Station yard. The parish council made a donation towards this facility towards this in thanks for their kind commitment to the community.
Other donations were made to the Friends of X112 bus service which helps to finance the X7 Blueworks bus which provides a service for Askam and Ireleth. The parish council also supported our youth groups with donations – Askam Youthi, Cubs and Beavers, Drop Zone and Rainbows and Brownies.
The parish council have supported the Christmas light switch-on organised by Askam and Ireleth Events committee, which was well attended. This year saw the return of the Service of Remembrance in the Memorial Garden with support of the British Legion and Askam Town Band and many of the village organisations taking part.
Councillor Steven Smalley and Councillor Bill Wilson have been working with the Police to set up a speed watch in the village after many complaints about speeding traffic in Askam and Ireleth. The parish council have purchased their own speed gun.
There will be many important changes over the coming months as we move into the Unitary Government – Westmorland and Furness. Elections took place for the new Government and Cllr Daniel Edwards and Ben Shirley were elected for Dalton North. The parish council look forward to work with them as we moved forward and do the best that we can for Askam and Ireleth and make sure the voice of our community is heard. Meetings have already been taking place with Dalton Town Council and Lindal & Marton Parish Council. These will continue and it is hoped that the Joint Rural Committee will be re-instated with Barrow Borough Council soon.
These were agreed as a true and accurate record and duly signed and dated.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
These were previously circulated, and it was proposed and accepted that they be adopted for the coming year.
Proposed Cllr Steven Smalley Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson
Agreed
Zurich Insurance Policy was confirmed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Steven Smalley
Agreed
Councillor Harry Barker was proposed and seconded. Councillor Barker will sign his declaration at the next meeting.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson
Agreed
Councillor Bill Wilson was proposed and seconded. Councillor Wilson made and signed his declaration.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Steven Smalley
Agreed
All The parish councillors accepted and signed their declarations of office.
| Planning | Councillor Susan Orrell (assisted by Councillor Alan Mason) |
| Joint Rural Committee | Councillor Alan Mason, Mike Cumming |
| Responsible Finance Officer | Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming |
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick
Agreed
Signed …………………………………………………………………….. Dated …………………………
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 ……………………………..
Present : Members of the Parish Council Harry Barker, Chairman, Councillor Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Councillor Steve Smalley, Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick and Trevor Hughes; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards.
Councillor Trevor Hughes item 7/03/22 Scoping request and Councillor Steven Smalley item 7/03/22 Planning Ref PIP/2022/0111.
Written apology received from Cllr Susan Orrell and Cllr Mike Cumming these were accepted. Apologies from Cllr Ben Shirley.
There were no items from the public.
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and dated by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
Cllr Mike Cumming has sent out requests for tender to companies to quote for the work highlighted from the report from the Arborist. He has received 2 responses. Cllr Trevor Hughes asked if perhaps the residents could be informed of what is happening in the area and maybe the children could be involved in the re-planting of trees. This was agreed by the parish council.
After requests to Barrow BC to remove the remnants of the Christmas tree from the memorial, with no response, Stuart Hartley kindly removed it, thanks have been given to Stu.
Items for the litter pick requested by Mrs Currie have been delivered to her.
Cllr Steven Smalley and Cllr Bill Wilson will be carrying out risk assessment in the areas which have been designated as Speed Watch areas. It was asked if Steel Street/Sharp Street and Duke Street could be added to the list as requests have been made by residents who are concerning about speeding vehicles in these areas.
Thank you, letter received from the Friends of the X7 Bus Service. It is hoped that people in the village will continue to support this vital service. Timetables are posted at the bus stops in the village. NowCards can be used.
Crime Figures for February 2022: 0 anti-social behaviour, 3 assault, 0 burglary, 2 criminal damage, 0 drugs, 1 harassment, 1 public order, 1 sexual offence, 2 theft.
Reference Number : PIP/2022/0111 Location : Land adj to 18 High Duddon Close Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria. Proposal : Permission in principle to erect a single dwelling. Cllr Smalley expressed concerns that no-one living on Abbey Heights has been consulted regarding this application. They were concerns raised about the location and size of the plot. The Clerk was asked to respond.
Notification of a Request to the County Council for an EIA Scoping Opinion under the Town and County Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations
Reference Number: SCO-6/22/06 Proposal: Waste to Energy Incineration Plant and Associated Development. Location: Land at JJC Hire Ltd, Sandscale Park, Park Road, Barrow-in-Furness. Concerns were raised regarding this development. The Clerk was asked to contact Cumbria County Council.
Cllr Mason mentioned that the Dunnerholme walking brochure produced by the parish council some time ago was out of date and incorrect. It was agreed to remove these brochures from public areas.
The Clerk asked if the date for April meeting could be reschedule for 12th April instead of 19th April. This was agreed.
Cllr Alan Mason, Cllr Mike Cumming and the Clerk attended a meeting at Dalton Town Hall to discuss the local government reorganisation. A suggestion was put forward to form a sub-committee with Dalton & Newton Town Council and Lindal & Marton Parish Council. This was agreed by the parish council. Cllr Mike Cumming was attending a Teams presentation from the Executive Directors of Barrow Borough Council, Sam Plum and the Chief Executive of Allerdale Council this evening. A meeting for the sub-committee with Sam Plum will be held in Dalton on 23rd March organised by Cllr San Ronson who would be chairing the sub-committee.
Cllr Daniel Edwards reported on Borough Council matters. Cllr Shirley would update on County matters on his return to Barrow.
The monthly expenditure sheet was made available to the parish councillors. These were accepted.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Steven Smalley
Agreed
All correspondence sent prior to the meeting via email.
Message from Askam Pensioners informing increase in rent for Rankin Hall. This would now be £10.00 per hour due to increase in energy prices. This was accepted by the parish council.
Email from Parish Lengthsman, Archie Workman regarding work for the parish council from April 2022. It was agreed that Archie should continue working for the parish council. The Clerk would meet with Archie with a list of work.
Printer cartridges £265.25, Copier Paper £5.00, Grant to Friends of X112 bus £500.00, Josh Ledbury
Arborist £230.00, Rental of Rankin Hall £112.00, Grant to Cubs and Beavers £100.00, Grant to Askam
Youthi £100.00, Grant to Rainbows and Brownies £100.00, Grant to Drop Zone £100.00, Aqua Projet
Monthly landscaping £685.00.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Alan Mason
Agreed
Tuesday 12 April 2022 at 7.15 pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street Askam
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
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