Baggrow
Fletchertown
Mealsgate
Watch Hill
Allhallows Parish Council
A meeting of the Allhallows Parish Council was held in the Allhallows Centre, Fletchertown, Aspatria on Wednesday 7th November 2012 at 7.30pm.
PRESENT: Messrs. M. Abbott, G. Thompson, DA Tinnion, A. Turner, J. Mansfield, S. Barton, T. Davies, L. Douglas, R. Bowness and C. Mackenzie.
Also Present: T. Gear, D. Wilson and J. Lister
Apologies: S. Read
Councillor M. Abbott in the Chair
113/2012 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS
The clerk reported that he had received 5 requests for a dispensation from member who wished to speak/vote on the setting of the precept.
114/ DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
None recorded
115/2012 MINUTES
On the proposal of DA. Tinnion and seconded by J. Mansfield it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 3rd October 2012 be approved and signed as a correct record.
116/2012 MATTERS ARISING
The clerk informed the meeting that an e-
117/2012 POLICE MATTERS
A report had been received from PCSO Sarah Fletcher who sent her apologies which was summarised
118/2012 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There had been complaints that the road drains at the back of Allhallows Terrace and Oglanby Terrace were blocked. The clerk will report to Highways Authority.
119/2012 CORRESPONDENCE
The CALC Circular for November 2012 had been circulated and there were no matters arising.
A letter had been received from Great North Air Ambulance seeking a donation. On the proposal of M. Abbott and seconded by R. Bowness it was RESOLVED that the Council in accordance with its powers under s137 Local Government Act 1972 should incur the expenditure of £50.00 which in the opinion of the Council is in the interests of the inhabitants of the area and will benefit them in a manner commensurate with the expenditure by donation to the cause.
A letter had been received from HRMCS advising that as of April 2013 PAYE will be dealt with in real time. Further information to follow
An e-
Details of the CALC AGM to be held on Saturday 10th November 2012 at Carlisle Racecourse were read.
A letter from the Red Cross seeking a donation was noted.
Members were advised that their donation to Wigton Swimming Pool now had to be made payable and that the cheque had been amended
A notice that there had been an under claim of £504.00 on the concurrent grant which had now been paid into the council’s bank account.
The clerk was now in possession of the Register of Electors for the Parish
A letter introducing Allerdale Borough Council’s ‘In Touch October 2012’ magazine was mentioned
120/2012 ALLHALLOWS CENTRE
C. Mackenzie addressed the meeting and advised members that the recent children’s event was poorly attended and resulted in a loss. Jazz Night had been reasonably well attended and a good night was had by those that attended. Bonfire night was very busy and a vote of thanks was made to R Bowness on behalf of the Centre Management Committee and the Parish Council for his hard work in sourcing the fireworks, sifting the contents of the bonfire and conducting the actual display. Donations totaling £237.00 had been received by the Parish Council towards the cost of the Fireworks. Forthcoming events include a Craft Fair, Quiz and the Castlegate Singers. It was agreed that the two remaining medals that were presented to the children of the parish for the Queens Jubilee should be donated to the Centre Archive
121/2012 OUTSIDE BODIES
Cllr J Lister advised members of the progress regarding the faster Broadband Project. Cllr D Wilson advised members that little information was coming out from the administration of the Borough Council but reminded all present of the forthcoming Police Commissioner Elections. The chairman gave a verbal report on the proposal of Aspatria Rural Partnership to employ a co-
122/2012 PLANNING MATTERS
Applications for consultation
2/2012/0753 Erection of a single 30m to hub, 45m to tip wind turbine Object
plus associated works. Cumulative Effect
Firs Farm, Crookdake, Wigton Visual Amenity
Unneighbourly
Development
Decisions
None
123/2012 ACCOUNTS
The following accounts were approved for payment:-
Topmark Pest Solutions Pest Control £55.00
Jimmy’s Fireworks Ltd Fireworks £395.00
B Powley Hedge trimming £75.00
124/2012 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Balances at 31.09.2012 Current Account £8,583.85
31.09.2012 Deposit Account £4,343.33
125/2012 PROJECTS
J Mansfield had prepared the next edition which was available for distribution.
The hedge was in the progress of being layered.
The chairman reported that she had met with the allotment holder who has agreed to bring the allotment back into use and the clerk had received a telephone call from the hen pen holder who likewise has agreed to bring the pen into use by February 2013.
The contractor will complete the work to the seats in Fletchertown in the near future
L Douglas is preparing a plan of the proposed Jubilee Orchard for costing although concerns had been raised regarding the orchards siting because of the wet nature of the ground.
The contractor will complete the work to the obstacle course in the play park in the near future
The storm drain opposite Leesrigg Pasture is receiving attention.
126/2012 ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Parish Newsletter
Allotments
Timber for obstacle course in play park, Fletchertown
Jubilee Orchard
Seats, Fletchertown
Records for the Archive
Lease for Allhallows Centre
Repair of Wall at rear of 1 School Gardens/Community Centre
Fencing of Recreation Field
The meeting closed at 8.30pm
Signed………………………………..
Chairman