Minutes
Ordinary
18th May 2021

MINUTES OF THE 334th MEETING OF ASKAM AND IRELETH PARISH COUNCIL, HELD
TUESDAY 18 MAY 2021 AT 7.15PM IN THE RANKIN HALL, ASKAM IN FURNESS

Present: Members of the Parish Council, Parish Councillor Mike Cumming, Alan Mason, Susan Orrell, Trevor Hughes and Sandra Hadwick; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards; PCSO Louise Perry. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman Councillor Mike Cumming Chaired the meeting

1/05/21: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None

2/05/21: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Harry Barker, Bill Wilson, Steven Smalley, County and Borough Councillor Ben Shirley, PC Hannah While.

3/05/21: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

3/05/21/1: A resident reported that people are using the memorial garden to exercise their dogs and they did not
feel it was appropriate. The parish council agreed that there are plenty of places to exercise your dog in Askam
and Ireleth without using the memorial garden which is a place dedicated to remembrance.
Action Clerk

4/05/21: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 20 APRIL 2021
These were approved and agreed as a true and accurate record and will be signed and dated by the Chairman.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Susan Orrell Agreed

5/05/21: PROGRESS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

5/05/21/1: Coastal Erosion. Cllr Shirley had met with Mrs Johnson of Marsh Farm regarding her concerns
about Coastal erosion at their farm. Cllr Shirley will be taking forward all the concerns raised regarding this
issue in Askam.

5/05/21/2: Parking Issues at Ireleth School. Further complaints have been received regarding parking at
Ireleth School from residents of Ireleth Brow. Cllr Shirley has been working with Victoria Upton of Cumbria
Highways. She says that the area outside the properties on Ireleth Brow is not an adopted Highway and it is
likely that as the residents have maintained it as it’s in the deeds to each property. In terms of cars parking on
there – as such it is their own land to manage, and they can put planters or similar on the area in question to put
drivers off from parking there. Of course, they would need to ensure nothing strayed onto the highway and
became a hazard. Highways are also looking to implement a keep clear on the corner where parking causes
visibility issues around the bend.
Action Cllr Shirley

5/05/21/5: Road Surface, Duddon. Cllr Shirley had asked Cumbria Highways to inspect this area.
Action Cllr Shirley

6/05/21: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS – PCSO LOUISE PERRY
Crime figures for April 2021 5 anti-social behaviour 3 April, 4 males on pit bikes on beach at Sandscale Haws,
12 April, children on Steel Street Park, 20 April, litter on A595, 21 April, scramble bike and 4-wheel drive on
beach off Duddon Road, 24 April, Covid – no breach. 2 criminal damage 8 April, Victoria Street, rear windscreen
smashed, 9 April, Steel Park damage to bollards. Other crimes 2 April, theft of vehicle, 2 separate reports of
sexual offences.

7/05/21 TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES – CLLR SUSAN ORRELL
Reference Number: B13/2021/0430 Location: Armadale Ireleth Road Ireleth Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16
7DL Proposal : Construction of a detached 1.5 Storey dwelling with detached garage and associated
landscaping. No comments or objections.
Reference Number: B21/2021/0381 Location: 18 Sandy Lane Askam-in-Furness Cumbria LA16 7BD
Proposal : Removal of front dormer, enlargement of rear dormer and internal alterations. No comments or
objections.
Application BCO/2021/0393 Application for Tree Felling at Askam Lots for Dynamic Dunes. Concerns have
been raised regarding this application. Members of the parish council visited the site and met with Kevin
Alexander of the Askam Village Hall Committee (The Lots) to discuss the concerns and the work that was
planned. From this the Clerk would formulate a response.
Action Clerk

B18/2019/0683 – Cardross, Harris Street. Cllr Cumming had received a call from the applicant. Cllr Cumming
contact Maureen Smith the Planning Officer for this application. She said that the applicant should contact
herself with regards to his concerns. The parish council are consultees for application, final decisions are made
by Barrow Borough Council, not the parish council.

8/05/21: STREET NAMING OF NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Cllr Alan Mason thought it would be a nice idea if a couple of the streets could be name after our Queen, as it is
her 95th birthday and maybe also the Duke of Edinburgh. Cllr Daniel Edwards would make enquiries with the
Borough Council as to how the decision is made regarding street naming and he would let Cllr Mason know.
Action Cllr Edwards

9/05/21: ANNUAL ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION AGAR 2020/21 PART 2
The parish council were asked to review and approve this document, which had been sent prior to the
meeting. This is a Certificate of Exemption for a smaller authority with gross income and gross expenditure
which does not exceed £25,000. This was agreed unanimously and duly signed.

10/5/21: ANNUAL GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
The parish council were asked to review and approve this document, which had been sent to each councillor prior
to the meeting. This was agreed unanimously and duly signed.

11/05/21: ACCOUNTING STATEMENT 2020/21
The parish council were asked to review and approve this document, which had been sent to each councillor prior
to the meeting. This was agreed unanimously and duly signed.

12/05/21: UPDATE FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Cllr Edwards reported that himself and the other Dalton North Borough Councils had met with PC Hannah While
and had walked around the Dalton North Ward, which includes Askam and Ireleth. It is hoped that PC While
will be seen around the ward in the near future. Dalton North Councillors have set up a Facebook page and
people are encouraged to join to catch up on what is happening in the ward.

13/05/21: REPORT FROM CLERK INCLUDING FINANCES
All parish councillors were sent a copy of the monthly finance spreadsheet. This was accepted and agreed.
Proposed Cllr Sandra Hadwick Seconded Cllr Mike Cumming Agreed

14/05/21: CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence sent to the parish councillors prior to the meeting via email.
Email from Cumbria Highways regarding the new problem reporting system which is being launched sometime
in June. There will be an opportunity for parish councils to attend a joint engagement regarding this system. The
Clerk will send out dates, it will be carried out remotely.
Action Clerk
Correspondence regarding Highways England (A590 Trunk Road at Cross-A-Moor) Improvement Scheme. Cllr
Mason took this document to read.

15/05/21: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT
CALC membership £459.14, Roger Brailsford £50.00 for completing internal audit, Aqua ProJet March
payment paid by cheque as bank missed direct debit, £685.00 Aqua Projet monthly landscape and
maintenance payment, £8.60 Adhesive for sticking on parish council signs, £23.00 extra keys for police
pod, £48.00 Archie Workman sanding and painting seat at Sun Street, £1,253.77 Annual Public Liability
Insurance.
Proposed Cllr Alan Mason Seconded Cllr Trevor Hughes Agreed

16/05/21: DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 15 June 2021 at 7.15pm at the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam

Signed ……………………………………………………………. Dated ………………………………