Minutes
Ordinary
28th September 2021

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ASKAM AND IRELETH PARISH COUNCIL,
HELD TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2021 AT 7.15 PM IN THE RANKIN HALL,
ASKAM IN FURNESS

Present : Members of the Parish Council, Harry Barker, Chairman, Bill Wilson, Vice Chairman, Alan Mason, Susan Orrell, Sandra Hadwick and Mike Cumming; Clerk Mrs Janice Cumming; Borough Councillor Daniel Edwards; PCSO Louise Perry.

1/09/21: DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None

2/09/21: APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Written apologies received from Cllr Steve Smalley, Trevor Hughes these were accepted.

3/09/21: PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

None

4/09/21: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 20 JULY AND 31 AUGUST 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 Harry Barker & Mike Cumming
Agreed

5/09/21: PROGRESS AND UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

5/09/21/1: Caravans on John Street. No update. Close until any further updates.
Closed

5/09/21/2: Dynamic Dunescapes. A public open event had been carried out by Natural England and Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The parish council would continue to work with Natural England, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and the Lots Committee.
Closed

5/09/21/3: Wildflower Planting. This is still be looked into. Will close until any further update received.
Closed

5/09/21/4: Signs at Saves Lane and Saves Lane. Cllr Edwards is progressing this action.

5/09/21/5: Replacement seats for Marsh Street. The Clerk has placed the order for the seats. There is a 12 week delivery.

6/09/21: REPORT FROM POLICE AND ROAD TRAFFIC MATTERS – PCSO LOUISE PERRY

1 anti-social behaviour – youths setting off flares on Askam pier, 1 assault actual bodily harm, suspect arrested under S136 of the MH act, still under investigation, 1 drugs zip lock bag found on A595 between Askam and Ireleth yellow tablets and white powder, minuscule amount, destroyed, 1 harassment ongoing neighbourly dispute, potential for moderation, 1 hate incident ongoing neighbourly dispute, connected to the harassment, 1 public order road rage, 2 thefts from 2 motor vehicles, one theft of fishing gear and one theft of vehicle badge. Not same location (3&4 September).

7/09/21 TO REPORT ON AND DISCUSS ANY PLANNING ISSUES – CLLR ALAN MASON

Reference Number : B21/2021/0718 Location : Wynholme Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Erection of a single and two storey extension to rear of property. No comments or objections.

Reference Number : B21/2021/0777 Location : Crooklands Cottage Saves Lane Ireleth Askam-in-Furness
Proposal : Demolition of existing rear extension and raised patio; construction of new rear extension and associated internal layout alterations to create open-plan living/kitchen/diner; reconfiguration of existing bedrooms and bathrooms; conversion of existing garage into bedroom; construction of new detached garage; construction of new raised patio to rear. No comments or objections.

Reference Number: B21/2021/0778 Location: Corandirk, Saves Lane, Ireleth
Proposal: Single Storey rear, 2 storey side, porch and dormer roof extensions. No comments or objections.

8/09/21 MEMORIAL PLAQUE FOR PARISH COUNCIL BENCH

The family of the late Alan Barnes had asked permission to install at memorial plaque on the bench at Ireleth Brow over-looking the village. This was agreed and the Clerk was asked to contact the family. Action Clerk

9/09/21: SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE 2021

The Service of Remembrance would take place on Sunday 14 November 2021 leaving the Rankin Hall at 2 pm. The Clerk was asked to make the arrangements.
Action Clerk

10/09/21: WRECKED BOATS ON ASKAM BEACH

A request had been received for help in removing the wreckage of 2 boats left on Askam beach. The first being the boat near the flood defences at Marsh Street which is causing a nuisance as it is being used to dump litter and dog waste. The second being the rib which is below the boat house. The Clerk was asked to place notices of intention to remove the boat at Marsh Street.

11/09/21: WEEKLY MARKET IN ASKAM

Further to the inquiry made by the market stall holders in Dalton the parish council have agreed to support this initiative. Councillor Ben Shirley is meeting with interested parties and will inform the parish council of these enquiries.
Action Cllr Shirley

12/09/21: PUBLIC TOILETS IN ASKAM

The parish council have agreed to work with Cllr Ben Shirley in trying to provide some kind of public toilet within the village. This is in the early stages and there is no agreement yet. Action Cllr Shirley and
Cllr Mike Cumming

13/09/21: REPORT FROM BOROUGH AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Cllr Edwards reported that he had helped organise a charity event and a donation from this event had been given to Askam Town Silver Band.

14/09/21: 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 Alan Mason
Agreed

15/09/21: CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence sent to the councillors by email. Invitation to Ireleth House Children’s Home Open Evening on Monday 4th October 2021 between 4 and 7 pm.

16/09/21: SANCTIONS FOR PAYMENT

Aqua ProJet watering bedding plants 22 July £60.00, Askam Children’s book lending scheme
£80.00, Aqua ProJet monthly landscaping August £685.00 and September £685.00, Archie Workman
work on benches at Ireleth Brow July £92.49 and August £64.00, HMRC £4,990.55 overpayment of
VAT by HMRC.

17/09/21: DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 19th October 2021 at 7.15pm in the Rankin Hall, Duke Street, Askam

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