Allhallows Parish Council

A meeting of the Allhallows Parish Council was held in the Allhallows Centre, Fletchertown,

Aspatria on Wednesday 1st April 2015 at 7.30pm.

PRESENT: Messrs. M. Abbott, G. Thompson, A. Turner, L. Read, DA Tinnion, C. Mackenzie, S. Barton and G. Edmondson

Also Present: T. Gear (Clerk), D. Wilson (Borough Councillor), B. Finlay (Borough Councillor) and J. Lister (County Councillor)

Apologies were received from S. Read and PCSO 5214 Peter Crome

Councillor M. Abbott in the Chair

49/2015 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

None

50/2015 MINUTES

On the proposal of L. Read and seconded by DA. Tinnion it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 4th March 2015 be approved and signed as a correct record.

51/2015 POLICE MATTERS

PCSO Peter Crome gave his apologies but produced a report of incidents since the last meeting which had been circulated and was noted.

52/2015 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

There were no members of the public present and no matters were raised on behalf of the residents of the Parish.

53/2015 CORRESPONDENCE

The April CALC Circular had been circulated to members and there were no matters arising

Pre-election guidance for town and parish councils from CALC was read

Changes to the smaller authorities’ local audit and accountability framework had been circulated and the changes to the current year were discussed

ARP minutes had been circulated with the next meeting being 30th April at 2pm and members were asked for their availability w/c 29th June

The clerk advised of an email from CALC and the Transparency code for smaller authorities and the implications for the Council.

54/2015 CLERKS REPORT

The clerk gave a report on matters that had arisen since the last meeting including that there had been no response from the Bus Infrastructure Group regarding the siting of a bus shelter. Dog fouling had been reported to the Street Scene Officer and Allerdale Borough Council had been asked to remove the re-cycling equipment as soon as possible as the Council had another use for the land.

55/2015 ALLHALLOWS CENTRE

C. Mackenzie addressed the meeting and advised members that the Centre had just had a very successful weekend. The committee had a project to replace a rear door with UPVC and workmen had been asked to inspect the roof and chimney stack as it was raining in.

56/2015 DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS

D. Wilson stated that as Councils were now in purdah there was not a lot happening. B. Finlay outlined Allerdale Borough Councils proposal for dealing with the removal of footway lights by ENW and the impact that this would have on this parish and the precept. J. Lister mentioned the County Council budget and agreed to follow up the kerbs at the play park and sign post at Fletchertown.

 

57/2015 PLANNING MATTERS

Applications for consultation

2/2014/0867 Installation of 500kw wind turbine with associated   Infrastructure – Land west of Wharrels Wind Farm,  Bothel

Refuse Cumulative effect   Visual amenity

2/2014/0861 Erection of no1. wind turbine and associated works -Drumleaning Farm Wigton Refuse  Cumulative effect  Visual amenity

Decisions

2/2014/00893 Variation of condition 2 on Appeal approval Bromfield Farm, Bromfield, Wigton  -  Approved

 

(c) Appeals

None

58/2015 ACCOUNTS

The following accounts were approved for payment:-

T Gear    Clerks Salary               446.68

HMRC    Income Tax      78.92

T Gear    Photocopying      23.65

W Powley    Grass cutting               234.00

Mr. Raven   Rent                150.00

59/2015 FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Balances at    

28.02.15 Current Account      6935.21

28.02.15 Deposit Account      4397.21

60/2015 COUNCILLOR’S PORTFOLIO’S

There were no items for discussion under this item

61/2015 PLAY PARK PROPOSALS

Still awaiting further estimates

62/2015 ELECTION UPDATE

The clerk informed the meeting of the timetable and progress of the election and assisted those who required assistance to complete the relevant Nomination and Acceptance forms which he would take to Allerdale House before the 9th April.

63/2015 PROGRESS REPORTS

The next Newsletter has been completed and the Chair asked various members and residents to assist with the circulation.

Nothing to report on the allotments.

Enquires remain in hand to recruit an odd job man.

A further detailed estimate amounting to £545.00 plus VAT had been received from a local contractor for the replacement of the noticeboard at Watch Hill. On the proposal of M Abbott and seconded by G Thompson it was RESOLVED to accept the estimate.

The possible location for a bus shelter at Fletchertown was still awaited

Members were reminded that the Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Parish Council Meeting will be at 7.00pm on Thursday 14th May 2015

64/2015 ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Parish Newsletter

Allotments

Play Area

 Noticeboards

 Footway lighting

 Abandoned car opposite allotments at Fletchertown

 

The meeting closed at 8.15pm

 Signed………………………………..

  Chairman