Present: Members of the Parish Council Councillors Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Mike Cumming, Alan Mason and John Shields; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming, W&F Councillor Daniel Edwards.
1/12/24: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Cllr Harry Barker expressed an interest on items 3/12/1/24 and 5/12/24/1.
2/12/24: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Cllr Susan Orrell, Cllr Elisabeth Donachie, Cllr John Mclean, W&F Cllr Ben Shirley and PCSO Michelle Jones.
3/12/24/1 Public Footpath, Greenscoe. A resident of Greenscoe contacted the parish council regarding a mattress being dumped on the footpath at Greenscoe. This has been reported to Cllr Ben Shirley who will contact W&F to ask for this to be removed. The Resident also mentioned the shocking state of the footpath both from Askam and the footpath passed Greenscoe Quarry to the A595. Cllr Harry Barker requested permission to be involved in this discussion as owner of Greenscoe Quarry, this was accepted. Cllr Barker agreed that the road was in a poor condition near the quarry, this he believed needed to be investigated as there were blocked drains and the road was sinking in places causing large pools of water which were unable to drain away. Cllr Daniel Edwards agreed to make representation to Highways and Cllr Barker said he would be keen to meet with Highways to discuss this matter as soon as possible. Cllr Edwards would endeavour to facilitate this.
3/12/24/2 Dog Fouling. Concerns were raised regarding dog fouling in the village, particularly mentioned were Duddon Road, Avocet Crescent, the beach footpaths and Victoria Street. It seemed there had been a marked increase in this very unpleasant and unacceptable practise of a minority of dog owners not picking up after their dog. The parish council asked that dog owners take responsibility of their dog and pick up and dispose of their dog waste in any of the bins around the village and beach area. The Clerk was asked to contact W&F team who deal with dog fouling.
Action Clerk
4/11/24: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 19 NOVEMBER 2024
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were duly signed by the Vice Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr John Shields Agreed
5/12/24/1 Flooding at the rear of Ireleth Road/Askam View. Cllr Shirley has been in contact with the relevant agencies and is setup up a site meeting with council officials and the Environment Agency in Quarter 1 of 2025 to understand accountability and responsibility for the water course and how to mitigate against this problem in the future. Cllr Shirley has organised with the local flood group to have sandbags delivered to Askam View so that the flow of water can be diverted.
6/12/24: REPORT FROM BARROW NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM
PCSO Michelle Jones was hoping to attend the meeting, but had been called away on operational duties. There had been 7 crimes reported and 1 criminal damage. There had been reports of off-roading on the beach and in other areas of the village. The police are taking this seriously and a team have been put together to try to prevent this unlawful activity. Training for officers to use drones had been carried out. PCSO Jones asked that any incidents be reported to the police, particularly if residents can give specific times that these offences are taking place.
7/12/24: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
There were no new planning applications.
8/12/24: PARISH COUNCIL BUDGET AND PRECEPT 2025/26
Cllr Mike Cumming had forwarded the proposed budget to the parish councillors prior to the meeting. This was discussed and accepted. From this a precept of £41,000.00 was unanimously agreed. The Clerk will advise W&F council.
Action Clerk
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Alan Mason Agreed
9/12/24: FEEDBACK FROM CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SWITCH-ON EVENT
Everyone agreed that the event had been very enjoyable and a success and very well attended. The Christmas fayre at the community had been very good with some lovely craft stalls. Platform 1 had been very good with mulled wine and mince pies with Askam Band performing Christmas carols which added to the occasion. And mostly importantly Santa managed to visit both events and switched the Christmas tree lights. Thanks go to all involved, a special mention to Cllr Mike Cumming for organising the delivery of the Christmas tree and liaising with Optech for the switch on and to Cllr Harry Barker for putting up the tree. Duddon Inshore Rescue for their support and the neighbourhood police team.
10/12/24: UPDATE FROM WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCILLORS
Cllr Daniel Edwards gave a very thorough and interesting update on the meeting at Barrow Town Hall of the Health and Adult Scrutiny Committee to discuss proposed changes to bed configuration at UHMBT and in particularly Furness General hospital. The proposals had caused community concerns and the committee had called this meeting to discuss this with UHMBT. The minutes of this meeting can be viewed on the W&F website - health and adult scrutiny committee meeting 27 November 2024.
11/12/24: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
A copy of the monthly expenditure sheet was made available. This was accepted.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Alan Mason Agreed
12/12/24: CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
13/12/24: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua Projet monthly landscape £866.15, Community Centre Rental September to December 2024 £125.00, Xmas flag £9.97, Refreshments for PC meeting £9.00, Envelopes £2.00, Askam Band £50.00, Walking with the Wounded £50.00, Christmas Tree £100.00, Copy Paper £12.45, Winter Planting £900.00.
14/12/24: DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 21 January 2025 at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre, Duke Street, Askam.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
Present: Members of the Parish Council Councillor Harry Barker, Chairman, Councillor Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Councillor Alan Mason, Mike Cumming, Sandra Hadwick and Rebecca Knagg; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming, W&F Councillor Daniel Edwards and Ben Shirley, Jade Gibson.
1/12/23: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Councillor Harry Barker declared an interest – planning application 6/23/9004 and would leave the room while this was discussed.
2/12/23: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Susan Orrell.
3/12/23: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Concerns have been raised regarding the number of unsolicited calls to households in the past few weeks. Some of these calls using local telephone numbers and mobiles. This would be reported to the police and Councillor Ben Shirley would investigate this. In the meantime, the parish council advise people to be vigilant and not give out any bank details etc. For those who have internet access, you can sign up to the Telephone Preference service: www.tpsonline.org.uk which may help deter or block spam calls. Report any suspicious calls to National Fraud reporting service: Action Fraud www.actionfraud.police.uk or alternatively residents can ring 03001232040 to log these types of calls if they prefer that option.
4/12/23: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 21 NOVEMBER 2023
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Harry Barker Agreed
5/12/23: COMMUNITY CATALYST PROJECT
Jade Gibson gave a presentation regarding this project. Jade works for Community Catalysts in the South Lakes and has been commissioned by Westmorland and Furness Council to run a free development programme to help people get set up working for themselves offering care and support to older and disabled people in their community. Originally set up in South Lakes, Community Catalyst are trialling and expansion of the project to cover Barrow and the wider Furness area. The project aims to help diversity in the local care offer for people, who may need some support to live the life the want, and to help deliver hyperlocal care to those in or more rurally isolated communities.
6/12/23: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
6/12/23/1: Parking in Askam. Cllr Ben Shirley said that officers do regularly come to Askam and Ireleth to look at illegal parking and will continue to do so. He will organise a walk around Askam with Highways and the Parking Officer in January. Cllr Bill Wilson will represent the parish council. Cllr Barker mentioned problems on Ireleth Road near the old Ship Inn. The double yellow lines have been removed making it difficult for vehicles to exit from the houses at the rear of Ireleth Road. Cllr Shirley said he was aware of this, the double yellow had been installed by Highways, but with very strong feelings and feedback from residents they had been removed.
6/12/23/3: Statue for Memorial Garden. The lease is with the W&F officer, which will be signed and returned to the solicitor.
6/12/23/4`: Police Pod. Cllr Cumming has given instructions to Sinkfall to organise for the Pod to be removed.
Action Cllr Cumming
7/12/23: REPORT FROM NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM
1 report of RTC on Tippins Lane on 5 December involving 1 vehicle recorded as weather related due to ice and snow. 1 report of RTC at Askam roundabout A595. A total of 14 crimes were recorded over the period, of note several of the crimes are linked crimes so do not represent separate incidents. 12 of these crimes remain under active investigation. 2x Assault Police, 2x Section 4 Public order, 1x Section 4A Public order, 7x common assault without injury, 2x Assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Miscellaneous- A street safe has been conducted in the Duke Street area following hub referral, results are pending, hub enquiries ongoing.
8/12/23: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
B20/2023/0754 The Red Barn, Greenscoe, Askam. Change of use of agricultural land to include into domestic garden and erection of a rear single storey flat roof extension for use as a sunroom and games room. No objections or comments.
Notification of and Consultation on an Application for Planning Permission County Matter Application for Minerals and/or Waste Development Application Reference Number:6/23/9004 Proposal: Erection of a Filter Press Building with associated ancillary plant, machinery, structures, and hard-surfaced areas (retrospective) Location: Greenscoe Quarry, Greenscoe, Askam-in-Furness. This application was viewed and discussed. It was agreed that as the structure had been in place for quite some time without any issues as far as the parish council were aware there were no objections raised. The Clerk was asked to respond. Action Clerk
9/12/23: CLOSURE OF RANKIN HALL
The parish council have received a letter from the Pensioners group, who owned the Rankin Hall to say that the hall will be closing on 21 December 2023. The parish council expressed thanks to Lorraine, Les Tyson and the committee for their commitment to the Pensioners and for managing the hall for so many years. It is a huge commitment and sadly with no-one willing to take over this task the hall will close. A sad day for Askam.
10/12/23: UPDATE FROM WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCILLOR
Cllr Shirley reported that he was concerned about anti-social behaviour reports in specific areas of the village and is in contact with the police regarding this. Cllr Shirley had given grants of £500.00 each to Askam Youthi and Dalton Drill Hall. There would be a meeting in Barrow of the Westmorland and Furness Locality Board.
11/12/23: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
The monthly expenditure spread sheet was made available to the councillors. This was agreed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Mike Cumming Seconded Cllr Harry Barker Agreed
The Clerk reported that herself and Councillor Mike Cumming would be attending a meeting at Barrow Town Hall with Brian Vickers to discuss costs for the Christmas tree and lights etc, which would not be funded by Westmorland & Furness Council next year.
12/12/23: CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting. Correspondence was discussed. Cllr Bill Wilson mentioned the correspondence regarding provision of EV charging facilities.
13/12/23: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Monthly landscaping £787.15, Askam Pensioners rental of Rankin Hall £180.00, GDPR registration £40.00,
Refreshments for meeting £6.00.
14/12/23: DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 16 January 2024 at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre, Duke Street, Askam in Furness.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
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
Present : Members of the Parish Council Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Alan Mason, Susan Orrell, Sandra Hadwick, Mike Cumming, and Trevor Hughes; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards; Borough and County Councillor Ben Shirley
1/12/21: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
2/12/21: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Written apology received from Cllr Steven Smalley; this was accepted.
3/12/21: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
3/12/21/1: Street Signs on Parklands Estate. The Chairman had been approached by a member of the public
asking if some of the signs could be replaced as they were almost impossible to read and in poor condition.
The sign for Turnstone Crescent has broken away and the wooden backing board needs replacing. Street signage
is the responsibility of Barrow Borough Council. Cllr Ben Shirley will contact Barrow BC.
4/12/21: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 16 NOVEMBER 2021
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 Bill Wilson
Agreed
5/12/21: PROGRESS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
5/12/21/1: Seats at Marsh Street. Cllr Trevor Hughes and his son fitted the seats at the weekend, and they look very smart. The Chairman and members of the parish council thanked Cllr Hughes for carrying out this work in his own time and at no cost to the parish council. Closed
5/12/21/2: Speed Gun Training. Cllr Steve Smalley has been in touch with PC Howard who will come to the village on 31 January 2022 to carry out training. The training will be held in the Methodist Hall, Duddon Road. Questions raised at the parish council meetings regarding health & safety, risk assessment and protective clothing can be addressed by PC Howard. It would be advisable for those who raised these questions to attend the training.
5/12/21/3: Trees in Steel Street Park. Cllr Mike Cumming was looking into this and had approached a tree specialist to visit the area and assess the trees.
6/12/21: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
2 Anti-social behaviour youths causing nuisance on Steel Street and youths messing with spray can on Askam Railway Station. 4 Assaults 2 x domestic related common assault, 1 assault involving neighbours and 1 assault on a care worker in residential home. 1 burglary garage broken into and theft of alloy wheels, 0 criminal damage, 0 drugs, 2 harassment 1 domestic related report of harassment and 1 relating to calls/texts at Hawthwaite House, 0 hate incident, 2 public order youths kicking door on Sharp Street and threats made on Ireleth Road, 1 theft of fuel worth £60.00 at Ireleth Road garage.
Cllr Mike Cumming and the Clerk met with our new Community Officer for Dalton North PC Matthew Noden. They gave PC Noden a quick tour of Askam and Ireleth and pointed out some of the areas where crimes were more prevalent. PC Noden reiterated how important it is for residents to report any crime and incidents to the police so there was an official record for the statistics. This would help towards getting more police officers to attend the village. PC Noden has a large area to cover from Roa Island to Kirkby and villages in between, so he really needs the help and co-operation of residents. If there are no reports made to the police, then the police think there are no problems in Askam and Ireleth. Reports can be made in an emergency by calling 999, non-emergency 101 or email 101emails@cumbria.police.uk or by visiting www.cumbria.police.uk. The Clerk had reported an incident to 101 emails and was very pleased with the response time from the police.
7/12/21 TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES – CLLR SUSAN ORRELL
Reference Number: B18/2021/0935 Location: Land at Sharp Street Askam-in-Furness Proposal: Demolition of existing garage (retrospective) and construction of new detached garage with pitched roof (Re-Submission of Planning Application B18/2021/0114 with reduced roof height and pitch).
Concerns were raised regarding this development and the parish council would be objecting to the application. The Clerk will formulate based on these comments. Cllr Ben Shirley has raised concerns with the Planning Officer and asked for an extension to respond.
8/12/21: BUDGET AND PRECEPT 2022/23
Cllr Mike Cumming had circulated the proposed budget and breakdown for 2022/23 to all councillors and the proposals to keep the precept the same as 2021/22. This precept being £17,500. This was agreed by all councillors. The Clerk was asked to inform Barrow Borough Council.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Trevor Hughes
Agreed
9/12/21: UNITARY GOVEMENT UPDATE – CLLR MIKE CUMMING
Cllr Cumming advised that there had been a briefing to CALC from the CEOs of Barrow and South Lakes as to where we are in the process. Elections for the new Authority would take place in May 2022 and it would run in parallel with the existing authorities until the 1st of May 2023 when the new Authority would take over. Presently the new authorities would be called Cumberland in the West and Westmoreland and Furness in the East, Cumbria as an entity would still exist for Fire, Police Ambulance etc. Details of the processes was described to the councillors present. Further information would be imparted when available.
10/12/21: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS
Councillor Edwards mentioned that the road signage and lighting column had been replaced on Alexander Place. Cllr Shirley expressed the importance of reporting any highways related issues to Cumbria County Council via their website. Unless they are reported nothing will be done. Report at www.cumbria.gov.uk. The Clerk said she had reported via the website, and it was easy to use.
11/12/21: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure sheet was made available to the parish councillors. These were accepted.
Proposed Cllr Susan Orrell Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick
Agreed
12/11/21: CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence sent to the councillors by email prior to the meeting. There were no comments.
13/12/21: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Askam Pensioners room rental for Drop Zone and Parish Council meetings £224.00, 2nd class postage
stamps £7.92, leaving gift for PCSO £21.50, Christmas gift for residents and staff of the Old Vicarage
£27.98, Data Protection fee £40.00, Aqua Projet Monthly Landscape and Maintenance Charge
£685.00.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Trevor Hughes
Agreed
14/12/21: DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 18 January 2021 at 7.15pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam
The Chairman closed the meeting by wishing everyone a Happy Christmas.
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 ……………………………….
Present: Members of the Parish Council Councillor Mike Cumming, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Harry Barker, Alan Mason, Susan Orrell, Elisabeth Donachie, John Shields and John McLean; Clerk, Mrs Janice Cumming, Westmorland and Furness Councillor Daniel Edwards and Ben Shirley, David Savage and Adrianne Calsy, The BEAT route project.
1/11/25: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST None.
2/11/25: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE PCSO Michelle Jones.
3/11/25: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME None
4/11/25: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 21 OCTOBER 2025
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were duly signed by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr John McLean Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell Agreed
5/11/25: PRESENTATION FROM BARROW TO ESK ACTIVE TRAVEL (BEAT ROUTE)
David Savage and Adrianne Calsy gave a presentation to the parish council. The BEAT route is a community led project with a big ambition to create a safe, family friendly route for walking, wheeling, cycling, and riding that links communities on the Southwest Coast of Cumbria. It is about more than a path; it is about connecting people to places, improving health and wellbeing, boosting local economies, and helping our area move towards a cleaner, greener future. For more details: website: beatroute.org.uk. The parish council agreed to send a letter of support for this initiative. Action Clerk
6/11/25: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
6/11/25/1: Communications with NHS regarding level 3 ICU at Furness General Hospital. The parish council have written to the ICB regarding their concerns and have received a response. The response was discussed,
Councillor Elisabeth Donachie spoke of a visit to FGH with a friend to attend a clinic appointment. Cllr Donachie parked in the visitor parking area and put 3 hours parking on her vehicle. They attended the clinic which was running late. Usually in these circumstances when a clinic is running late the staff will inform the parking attendants, so the attendants are aware that clinics are running late. Cllr Donachie was told yesterday that this was no longer the case, and patients now need to return to their cars to make further payments for parking. This seemed unacceptable to Cllr Donachie. How can you be expected to leave a clinic to return to your car, which could be some distance away, to make extra parking payments. This could waste valuable time for the doctors and nurses at the clinics to have patients leave to make extra parking payments, or you could be in the process of having treatment at the clinic and would be unable to leave said clinic. Cllr Daniel Edwards said there was a different system for parking payments at Lancaster Royal Infirmary, as you pay when you left the car park. The Clerk was asked to make enquiries. Action Clerk
7/11/25: REPORT FROM BARROW NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM
Police report from 21 October until 11 November 2025. 3 x reports for concerns on a road
1 x report to action fraud, 2x criminal damage, vandalism, 1 x log for stalking but did not transpire to be accurate, 1 x historical domestic violence, 1 x public order in playground, 2x Anti-Social Behaviour no crimes
1 x sexual assault, 1 suspicious behaviour - no one found, 1 x suspicious package on beach however negated
1 x harassment, 1 x sudden death.
8/11/25: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Councillor Alan Mason stated that the application for 233 Lodges at Roanhead Farm would come before the Westmorland and Furness Strategic Planning Committee on Monday 24th November at Kendal Town Hall. Details of the application and recommendation from Westmorland and Furness Planning Officer can be viewed online.
Reference Number : B28/2025/0558 Location : 4 Ireleth Brow Askam-In-Furness Cumbria
Proposal : Section 211 application for works to Trees within a conservation area - T1 Ash - prune to create 2-3m clearance from building, T2 Sycamore - prune to create 2-3m clearance from building, T6 Ash - fell, T7 Sycamore, Hazel, Privet - Prune to create 2-3m clearance from building. There was no objection.
Reference Number: B20/2025/0560 Location : Rankin Hall Duke Street Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7AE Proposal : Conversion and change of use of a recreation hall (Use Class F2) to habitable accommodation (Use Class C3). Comments were made regarding off-road parking, the sub-station, culvert near the building and standard of the building construction.
Reference Number : B28/2025/0559 Location : Driftwood Ireleth Road Askam-In-Furness Cumbria
Proposal : Removal of large ash tree due to ash dieback. No objections.
Reference Number : B21/2025/0444 Location : The Old Parsonage, Sun Street, Ireleth, Askam in Furness, Cumbria, Proposal : Removal of redundant detached wc's. Construction of a detached single storey building forming a store room. No objections.
Reference Number : B13/2025/0422 Location : Land at Duke Street Askam-in-Furness Cumbria Proposal Reserved Matters application for the approval of access, layout, scale, landscaping, and appearance pursuant to outline planning permission ref: B13/2021/064 Outline application for the erection of 8no. dwellings. There had been a meeting to discuss a response for this application. A copy of which was made available. The Clerk was asked to respond to planning. Action Clerk
9/11/25: SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
The Service of Remembrance was very well attended. The Chairman thanked the Clerk and her team of helpers for organising the event and providing the refreshments afterwards. The Clerk proposed that donations of £50 were sent to Askam Town Silver Band for their support and to the Royal British Legion. This was agreed.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Bill Wilson Agreed
10/11/25: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SWITCH ON
The Christmas tree light switch on will be at 6pm on Saturday 29th November. There will be a road closure from the corner of Duke Street and Duddon Road to Park Avenue, School Street and Lord Street will also be closed from 5.45pm until 6.15pm to accommodate the light switch on. The parish council are only responsible for Christmas tree light switch on. It was noted that there may be other events taking place on the same day, these are privately organised events and not the responsibility of the parish council.
11/11/25: UPDATE FROM WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCILLOR
Cllr Ben Shirley reported that there was to be installations of double yellow lines in Askam and Ireleth soon, after a period of notification. Areas outlined are opposite the Doctors Surgery on Parklands Drive, Ireleth Brow, Abbey Heights, Blea Beck, Ireleth Road. Cllr Shirley said that these would be enforced by increased patrols by Parking Officers. Councillor Shirley spoke of the changes to the Stagecoach bus timetable which commences on 1 December 2025. This service is provided and funded by Cumberland Council, which means as Askam and Ireleth is in Westmorland & Furness we have no input into this bus service. It is hoped that W&F will look at providing better rural bus services in the Spring, should funding be available. The Blueworks Service remains the same.
12/11/25: CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
13/11/25: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly expenditure spreadsheet was made available. A meeting will take place after the parish council meeting to discuss next years budget, to enable the parish council to set precept for 2026/27.
14/11/25: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua ProJet £866.15, Refreshments for Service of Remembrance £25.64, Hire of Methodist Hall £20.00.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Susan Orrell Agreed
15/11/25: DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre, Duke Street, Askam.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
Present: Members of the Parish Council Councillors Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Mike Cumming, Susan Orrell, Elisabeth Donachie, John McLean and John Shields; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming, W&F Councillor Daniel Edwards.
1/11/24: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST None
2/11/24: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Cllr Alan Mason, Cllr Harry Barker, W&F Cllr Ben Shirley.
3/11/24: CO-OPTION OF PARISH COUNCILLOR – DECLARATION OF OFFICE
Cllr John McLean and Cllr John Shields made their declaration of office. They were welcomed to the parish council.
4/11/24: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
4/11/24/1: Flooding at the rear of Ireleth Road. An email had been received on 28 October from a resident regarding flooding in his garden from Askam View. This flooding was coming from a field on Askam View and the gulley/drain on the road was unable to cope with the amount of flood water, the water was flooding the rear back street of Ireleth Road. The resident had contacted the owner of the field, who had visited the area and stated that the drain was not his responsibility. The Clerk visited the area and met with the resident, she reported the incident to W&F council Highways via the HIAMS system and Cllr Ben Shirley. Response from Highways was that the drain/gulley was not their responsibility as Askam View was an unadopted road and the suggestion was that Land Registry was consulted to ascertain the owner of the drain. This information was passed on to the resident, who the parish council believe is waiting for documentation from land registry. The parish council have also advised the resident to contact Cllr Ben Shirley, as he is concerned about the water coming from the field.
4/11/24/2: Duddon Road Car Park. It was reported to the Clerk that the steps down to the beach need repair due to wear and tear. The Clerk has reported to W&F Council, and it is hoped that repairs are carried out by their contractor urgently.
5/11/24: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 15 OCTOBER 204
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were duly signed by the Vice Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Susan Orrell Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming Agreed
6/11/24: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
6/11/24/1: Memorial Garden Statue. A signed copy of the lease has been received. BAE are asking for an end of project report for the grant given to the parish council to pay for this statue. Cllr Bill Wilson will be completing this form. Cllr Elisabeth Donachie said there had been some nice comments from members of the public we were present at the service of remembrance. It was the first time some of the community had seen the statue.
6/11/24/2: Steel Street/Sharp Street Park. It was agreed by the parish council that work to the trees and hedges in the park would continue to be managed and maintained each year and money had been set aside in the budget. A quotation had been received reduce and pollard 14 trees, reduce the privet hedges and remove all arising at a cost of £2,800 plus VAT. This was agreed. Cllr Cumming would contact South Lakes Tree Surgeons.
Proposed Cllr Susan Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell Agreed
7/11/24: REPORT FROM BARROW NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM
PC Dixon gave the report – There had been reports of criminal damage to vehicles which was being investigated, report regarding youths on mopeds riding dangerously around the village, which was being monitored. The parish council thanked the neighbourhood police team for attending the meeting and for the work they did in our village.
8/11/24: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
There were 5 applications for Greenscoe Quarry 6/24/9006, 6/24/9007, 6/24/9008, 6/24/9009 and 6/24/9010. These were discussed, there were no comments or objections. The Clerk would response.
9/11/24: PARISH COUNCIL BUDGET AND PRECEPT 2025/26
Cllr Mike Cumming and the Clerk are working on preparation of the budget and setting a precept for 2025/26. Guidelines received from Sue Roberts Assistant Director of Finance W&F Council. The Clerk will send the recommendations which will need to be discussed, and a precept agreed at the meeting in December.
Action Clerk/Cllr Cumming
10/11/24: SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
As usual the community came together to remember those named on the memorial in Askam. It was an honour for the parish council to organise this service and to see so many people attend. It is also heartening to see so many families and young people, who are the future of our community and it is hope that they will continue this tradition. Thanks were given to all the groups who attended and for the very moving poem our cubs wrote. Thanks to Askam Town Silver Band and Max and Terry who carried the RBL standard. The parish council thanked the Clerk. It was agreed that donations of £50 each would be sent to Askam Town Silver Band for their support and a veteran’s charity, which this year will be Walking with the Wounded.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr John McLean Agreed
11/11/24: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT – SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2024
Preparations are underway for events to support the Christmas Tree Light Switch. The parish council are working with Platform 1, Duddon Inshore Rescue and Cllr Ben Shirley for an event at Platform 1 which will take place from 4.30 until 6.00pm when there will be a parade to the memorial garden for the light switch on. There will be carols from Askam Town Silver Band, a visit from Santa and refreshments available. PC Dixon said she would arrange to support the event, which is very much appreciated. There will be a Christmas Fayre at Askam Community Centre from 3 until 6pm with craft stalls, refreshments, tombola and raffle and Santa.
12/11/24: DUDDON VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE – PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP
A letter and poster have been received asking if the parish council can highlight this group for DVMP. The parish council agreed to display the poster in their notice boards. 2 Parish Councillors expressed an interest in joining the group.
13/11/24: UPDATE FROM WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCILLORS
Cllr Edwards reported that the work to remove undergrowth from the park area at Saves Lane had been carried out by W&F. He is still progressing the Keep Clear signs which need refreshing near Askam Railway Crossing with Highways. Cllr Edwards has asked that the Lots Road and Duke Street can be added to the winter gritting programme by W&F. There was then a discussion regarding proposed reduction of services at Furness General Hospital, which was very concerning for everyone present. Cllr Edwards had met with Mr Aaron Cummins, Chief Executive Officer of UHMBT to discuss issues at FGH. There will be a meeting at Barrow Town Hall on Wednesday 27 November at 1.30 pm of the Health and Adult Scrutiny Committee to discuss issues at FGH. Members of the public can attend but are not allowed to speak at this meeting.
14/11/24: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
A copy of the monthly expenditure sheet was made available. This was accepted.
Proposed Cllr Bill Wilson Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell Agreed
15/11/24: CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
16/11/24: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Aqua Projet monthly landscape and maintenance £866.15, Whamos annual website hosting and
updating £200.00, Aqua Projet emptying and filling planters with soil £50.00, 2nd class stamps £6.80,
Refreshments for service of remembrance £36.98, 2 x poppy wreaths and 18 wooden crosses for war
graves £52.00.
Proposed Cllr Elisabeth Donachie Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell Agreed
17/11/24: DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 17 December 2024 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, Duke Street, Askam.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
Present: Members of the Parish Council: Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Mike Cumming,
Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, David Knight, Susan Orrell and Steven Smalley; also present: Clerk Janice
Cumming; Trevor Hughes, Projects; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards, PCSO Louise Johns and 2 members of
the public
1/10/19: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Cllr Harry Barker and David Knight item 7/10/19 item B18/2019/0636
2/10/19: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Borough and County Councillor Ben Shirley.
3/10/19: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
A member of the public asked if the pavements on Ireleth Road could be swept as there were road chippings on
the pavements from when Cumbria Highways re-surfaced the road. Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards said he
would deal with this issue. Action Cllr Daniel Edwards
4/10/19: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 10 SEPTEMBER 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
5/10/19: PROGRESS REORT FROM ACTION ITEMS
5/10/19/1: Modlar Homes. No further updates to report.
5/10/19/2: Moor Road. Still scheduled for completion end of November 2019.
5/10/19/3: Recycle Leaflets. Councillor Mike Cumming reported that as part of the parish plan the parish
council asked Barrow Borough Council for a handout which can be given to residents regarding what and what
cannot be put into the red recycle bins. This handout has now been received and the parish council would
endeavour to distribute these to every household in the parish over the next two weeks.
5/10/19/4: Bench for lay-bye. This bench had now been delivered and Trevor Hughes offered to fit the bench.
5/10/19/5: Drop Kerb. The issue regarding drop kerbs on Duddon Road has been passed to County Councillor
Ben Shirley, as this is a County Council responsibility.
5/10/19/6: Silver Sunday. It was reported that the event organised by Askam and Ireleth Community Events
Committee had been a huge success and was enjoyed by many people. Askam Town Silver Band had provided
the entertainment.
6/10/19: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS
PCSO Louise Johns reported on the crime figures for September. 1 anti-social behaviour, batteries on the beach,
1 burglary on Saves Lane (domestic related) 3 assaults, 2 domestic related unable to provide further details and a
historic neighbourly common assault, 3 criminal damage; Parklands Terrace vehicle damage, Hawthwaite House
damage to windows, 1 arrested, Damage to vehicle Saves Lane (domestic related).
Cllr Susan Orrell was concerned about speeding traffic in the village, but particularly on Ireleth Road. There had
been a number of complaints via the Askam and Ireleth Information page, there had been a response from the
police sergeant that action would be taken.
7/10/19: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Reference Number : B18/2019/0636 Location : Barn at Cliffways Tippins Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness
Cumbria Proposal : Barn Conversion to a residential dwelling. Cllr Mike Cumming presented this application as
Cllr David Knight disclosed an interest. There were no comments of objections to this application.
Reference Number: B13/2019/0611 Location : Land to the rear of Duddon Road, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria
Proposal : Application for Outline Planning Permission with appearance and landscaping reserved for the
erection of 2 detached dwellings with detached garages. Discussion took place regarding this application and
concerns were raised regarding access to this site.
Reference Number : B21/2019/0540 Location : 11 Sun Street Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria. Proposal :
Installation of a raised patio to adjacent opening lounge. Concerns have been raised by a resident of Sun Street
and these concerns were taken into consideration by the parish council.
Reference Number: B18/2019/0663 Location: Cardross, Harris Street, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria. Proposal :
Application for removal or variation of condition no. 3 of planning permission 2016/0139) Change of use from
brownfield (ex-industrial land) to residential garden to be incorporated within the curtilage of Cardross and
including 1.2m high post and rail stock proof timber/wire mesh fence and extension of existing hedgerow) to
allow the erection of an outbuilding. Questions were raised regarding this application. Cllr Knight would
formulate a response and send it to the Clerk.
The Clerk was asked to respond to Planning regarding the applications. Action Clerk
8/10/19: UPDATE FROM PARKING STUDY STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP
The parish council have sent representatives to two of these workshops regarding parking in villages along the
train route to Sellafield. Firstly, Cllr Alan Mason attended the workshop in Workington with Cllr Ben Shirley.
At this meeting it was clear that Askam was not receiving the profile it should with regarding to the Sellafield
parking situation. Cllr Shirley and Cllr Mason expressed their concerns about parking in Askam and following
this a designated parking study for Askam and Ireleth was held at the Nan Tait Centre today attended by Cllr
Mason and Cllr Cumming. A number of issues were discussed, and various proposals investigated however the
representatives from the Parish Council made clear what the preferred solution was i.e. land opposite the Coop
being made into a car park. Next round will be in January.
9/10/19: REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM ASKAM AND IRELETY COMMUNITY EVENTS
A request was made for support of the Village Christmas Event. It was agreed to support this event with a grant
donation of £250.00.
10/10/19: WITHDRAWAL OF FURNESS COLLEGE BUS
Cllr Steven Smalley reported that he had received correspondence from a resident regarding the bus service
through Askam to Furness College being withdrawn. Cllr Smalley was very concerned that this service had been
withdrawn and he would be discussing with Cllr Ben Shirley. Action Cllr Smalley
11/10/19: SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE – SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2019
The Clerk reported that arrangements were now in place for the service which will commence from the Rankin
hall at 2 pm on Sunday 10 November 2019. After the service there will be refreshments in the Rankin hall, to
which everyone is invited.
12/10/19: JOINT RURAL COMMITTEE
The next meeting of the Joint Rural committee will be held at Dalton Town Hall on 30 October 2019 at 6pm.
The time of the meetings has been changed to accommodate councillors who work during the day. Cllr Mike
Cumming hoped that other members of the parish council would attend this meeting which he felt was an
important meeting for the parish council as it was the only opportunity to meet with the Executive Officer of
Barrow Borough Council, Borough and County Councillors, Officers from Cumbria County Council and CALC
as well as parish councillors from Lindal & Marton and Dalton & Newton councils.
13/10/19: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH COUNCILLOR
Cllr Daniel Edwards gave a report of actions he is undertaking as our Borough Councillor. Cllr Edwards is
working with Streetcare to make sure the litter bins are emptied on a regular basis. Cllr Edwards is taking up a
complaint from residents in Marsh Street regarding the bin wagons causing damage to the road. Cllr Edwards is
meeting with Council Officers and FCC.
14/10/19: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
The monthly spreadsheet of expenditure was made available to all parish councillors. This was viewed and
accepted.
Proposed Cllr Steven Smalley Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick Agreed
The Clerk said that the parish council would need to agree a budget for 2020/21 which would then enable the
parish council to set the precept. A copy of last year’s budget was given to each parish councillor. A meeting
would be held to discuss the budget.
15/10/19: CORRESPONDENCE – to check the appendix of items all of which will be made available at the
meeting for inspection.
16/10/19: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Archie Workman painting jubilee fountain £96.00, Aqua ProJet monthly payment for annual landscape £570.84,
Askam Community Events, Silver Sunday £50.00, Ryan Terpilowski updating website £30.00, Cumbria CC
Saturday library assistant £683.52 February to June 2019.
17/10/19: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 19 November 2019 at 7.15 pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam
Signed Harry Barker Dated 19 November 2019
Present: Members of the Parish Council Councillor Harry Barker, Chairman, Councillor Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Councillor Alan Mason, Sandra Hadwick, Susan Orrell and Rebecca Knagg; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming, W&F Councillor Daniel Edwards.
1/11/23: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST None.
2/11/23: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Mike Cumming.
3/11/23: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
None
4/11/23: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 17 OCTOBER 2023
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Sandra Hadwick Agreed
5/11/23: PROGRESS REPORTS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
5/11/23/1: Parking in Askam. Cllr Ben Shirley is still trying to organise a walk around the village with officers regarding parking issues.
5/11/23/3: Statue for Memorial Garden. Still awaiting the lease from W&F.
5/11/23/4`: Police Pod. Cllr Mike Cumming had received quotations for the removal of the POD. These were discussed and it was agreed that Cllr Cumming should agree the quotation from Sinkfall and Steeles Removals and plan for the work to be done.
Action Cllr Cumming
5/11/23/5: Parish Council Website. Cllr Mike Cumming asked that the parish councillors consider having dedicated email accounts for the parish council, this was a legal requirement. It was agreed that this should be done.
Action Cllr Cumming
5/11/23/6: Caravan and Motorhome Proposal for a CL site at Roanhead Crag. The Clerk had sent a letter objecting to this proposal.
5/11/23/7: Service of Remembrance. Despite the atrocious weather the service was very well attended by the community. Thanks were expressed to all those who attended and supported the service.
6/11/23: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM
A report from the police had been received. ASB data October 2023 1 ASB nuisance, 1 ASB personal. 1 Arson/Criminal damage, 2 public order offences, 1 vehicle offence, 7 violence against person. Results from SID, Ireleth Road period 8.11.23 to 13.11.2023 total vehicles 15,007 – 85th percentile 32.8 mph 8th percentile vehicles 12,756.
7/11/23: TO REPORT AND DISCUSS PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Reference Number : B21/2023/0677 Location : 1 Avocet Crescent Askam-In-Furness Cumbria LA16 7HP Proposal : Removal of existing conservatory and new single storey extension and lower ground floor car port.
There were no comments or objections.
Application Reference Number:6/20/9001 Proposal: Erection of new waste sorting building within a new secure yard, creation of a new car park to the eastern boundary and associated ancillary development (Part Retrospective) [Revised Proposal Description] Location: Land adjacent to the former Partylite Factory Building, Sandscale Park, Barrow in Furness.
Concerns were raised about this proposal with regard to environmental concerns. The Clerk was asked to respond to Planning.
8/11/23: UPDATE FROM WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCILLOR
Cllr Edwards reported that he was working with the community at Greenhaume in regard to getting the bus shelter, which is a bad condition removed. They have also asked that the public footpaths in the area and maintained and Cllr Edwards is looking into this.
9/11/23: REPORT FROM CLERK (INCLUDING FINANCES)
The monthly expenditure spread sheet was made available to the councillors. This was agreed and accepted.
Proposed Cllr Harry Barker Seconded Cllr Bill Wilson Agreed
11/11/23: CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting.
HIAMS training 18 January 2023 at Barrow Town Hall – Councillors to attend. The Clerk will send names to the Resilience Group.
Jade Gibson, Community Enterprise Co-ordinator will attend the next parish council meeting.
Christmas Light switch on 26th November 2023 and Askam Band Carol Concert 20th December 2023.
12/11/23: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
Monthly landscaping £787.15, Whomas website £1,200.00, Continental landscapes winter bedding
plants £840.00, Archie Workman painting fountain and tidying area £100.41, Aqua Projet fitting litter
bins £220.00, Royal British Legion support for Service of Remembrance £50.00, Askam Band support
for Service of Remembrance £50.00, Refreshments for Service of Remembrance £29.07.
13/11/23: DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 19 December 2023 at 7.15pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam in Furness.
Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ……………………………..
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.
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