Minutes
Ordinary
15th October 2019

MINUTES OF THE 318th MEETING OF ASKAM AND IRELETH PARISH COUNCIL, HELD
TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2019 IN THE RANKIN HALL, DUKE STREET, ASKAM, IRELETH

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