Baggrow
Fletchertown
Mealsgate
Watch Hill
Allhallows Parish Council
A meeting of the Allhallows Parish Council was held in the Allhallows Centre, Fletchertown,
Aspatria on Thursday 14th May 2015 at about 7.15pm.
PRESENT: Messrs. M. Abbott, G. Thompson, A. Turner, DA Tinnion, R. Bowness, J. Mansfield, C. Mackenzie, S. Barton and G. Edmondson
Also Present: T. Gear (Clerk), D. Wilson (Borough Councillor), B. Finlay (Borough Councillor)
Apologies were received from PCSO 5214 Peter Crome
Councillor M. Abbott in the Chair
65/2015 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
On the proposal of J Mansfield and seconded by S Barton it was RESOLVED that M Abbott be Chairman of the Council for 2015/16 and on the proposal of G Thompson and seconded by DA Tinnion it was RESOLVED that R. Bowness be Vice Chairman for 2015/16
66/2015 APPOINTMENT OF PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
Members on the attached schedule were elected to their respective portfolios
67/2015 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
None
68/2015 MINUTES
On the proposal of G Thompson and seconded by M Abbott it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 1st April 2015 be approved and signed as a correct record.
69/2015 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.
70/2015 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no members of the public present and no matters were raised on behalf of the residents of the Parish.
71/2015 CORRESPONDENCE
The May CALC Circular had been circulated to members and there were no matters arising
A letter had been received from a local resident in which she mentioned many positives regarding life in Fletchertown but expressed concern over the condition of land adjacent to the Allhallows Centre Car Park. It was agreed that the contractor be asked to clear the land cut back the growth and treat accordingly.
A letter from NALC’s Chairman Ken Browse and Chief Executive Jonathan Owen was circulated.
An e-
A letter explaining the work of CALC and seeking payment of the council subscription was read.
Information about Nugeneration Limited (“NuGen”): Moorside Project, Stage 1 Public Consultation was made available.
72/2015 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 County Council regarding water from the highway flowing into the play park.
73/2015 ALLHALLOWS CENTRE
A letter was read from the Allhallows Centre Treasurer in which she explained that the boiler and heating system had broken down and that estimates for a new boiler were in the region of £3000 and enquired if the parish council was prepared to make a financial contribution. Member discussed the matter and asked the clerk to look into other sources of funding before coming to a final decision on the amount they were prepared to donate.
74/2015 DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS
The Chairman welcomed David Wilson and Bill Finlay who had been returned as Allerdale Councillor’s for Aspatria and the parish at the recent election, D Wilson said that as the election was only last Thursday there was not a lot happening in the Borough Council. B. Finlay outlined the results of the election as it affected the makeup of Allerdale Borough Council.
75/2015 PLANNING MATTERS
Applications for consultation
PB/2015/0048 Removal of telephone and replace defibrillator inside Kiosk-
Decisions
2/2014/0755 Change of use from chapel to living accommodation Methodist Church, Front Street, Fletchertown Approved
(c) Appeals
None
76/2015 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2014/15
The accounts for 2014/15 had been circulated and it was agreed that they be accepted as a true record of the financial dealings of the Council
77/2015 GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
The council assisted in completion of the Governance Statement as part of the audit process
78//2015 ACCOUNTS
The following accounts were approved for payment:-
W Powley Grass Cutting 234.00
Top Mark Pest Sols Pest Control 50.00
Laurie Mansfield Web-
Zurich Insurance Insurance 619.54
Alan Tuer Ltd Excavator 60.24
CALC Subscription 157.00
P. Wilson Internal Audit 85.00
Viking Direct Stationery 44.34
79/2015 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Balances at
31.03.15 Current Account 10649.14
31.03.15 Deposit Account 4419.20
80/2015 INSURANCE
Members were informed of the renewal of the council’s insurance was imminent and confirmed with a minor amendment that the cover was adequate.
81/2015 COUNCILLOR’S PORTFOLIO’S
There were no items for discussion under this item
82/2015 PLAY PARK PROPOSALS
No further estimates had been forthcoming and the clerk was asked to research funding for the replacement equipment.
84/2015 PROGRESS REPORTS
J Mansfield will prepare a further newsletter in the near future. It was also discussed and agreed that the minutes of council meetings should be forwarded to the editor of the Binsey Beacon (Church Parish Magazine) for inclusion.
All but one allotment had been let and the allotment of less able people would be available shortly.
Enquires remain in hand to recruit an odd job man.
The noticeboard at Watch Hill was being progressed by the contractor.
The possible location for a bus shelter at Fletchertown was still awaited. The clerk was having difficulties in contacting anybody that would assist with the possible location and had contacted J. Lister to see if he could advise who was best placed to respond.
85/2015 ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Parish Newsletter
Allotments
Play Area
Noticeboards
Footway lighting
Overview and Scrutiny committee work plan
Centre Boiler
The meeting closed at 8.55pm
Signed………………………………..
Chairman