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Fletchertown

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Allhallows Parish Council

A meeting of the Allhallows Parish Council was held in the Allhallows Centre, Fletchertown, Aspatria on Wednesday 5th December 2012 at 7.30pm.

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

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

Apologies:  T. Davies, J. Mansfield and D. Wilson (Borough Councillor)

Councillor M. Abbott in the Chair

127/2012 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS

The clerk reported that he had received 2 further requests for a dispensation from members who wished to speak/vote on the setting of the precept.

128/ DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

None recorded

129/2012 MINUTES

On the proposal of L. Douglas and seconded by G. Thompson it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 7th November 2012 be approved and signed as a correct record.

130/2012 MATTERS ARISING

It was agreed that L. Douglas will represent the Council at the forthcoming Development Panel on 11th December 2012 at the Wave, Maryport when Planning Application 2/2012/0753 is considered. The clerk is to submit a request to the Borough Council.   

131/2012 POLICE MATTERS

No report or apologies had been received.

132/2012 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Concerns were raised on behalf of Mr. K Graham regarding the highway flooding a field at Gowrie. J Lister agreed to raise the matter with the County Council.

 

133/2012 CORRESPONDENCE

The CALC Circular for December/January 2013 had been circulated and there were no matters arising.

A letter had been received from Cumbria County Council introducing the Public Consultation on the Draft Budget Proposals for 2013-14 and copies were made available for members.

A letter had been received from Allerdale Borough Council reducing the Concurrent Grant by 50% for 2013/14 and the complete removal of the grant for 2014/15 onwards. Members objected to the proposal and instructed the clerk to respond.

Cumbria County Council had sent a letter introducing Local News and Views – Winter 2012 which was available to members

Allerdale Borough Council had sent a letter introducing the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and a copy of the document had been e-mailed to those members on e-mail. The only land referred to in the document was the small recreation. It was agreed that the land should remain available for housing.  

An e-mail from Cumbria County Council was read regarding the levels of grit in the grit bins within the parish

134/2012 ALLHALLOWS CENTRE

C. Mackenzie addressed the meeting and advised member’s works to the roof and guttering had been completed. There was a Christmas Bingo on Friday evening and a Christmas cake day on Saturday and later in the month was the Church Dance and a Harlequins Evening.

135/2012 OUTSIDE BODIES

Cllr J Lister advised members of the proposed cuts to the County Council Budget and that he had been busy with highway matters. Members brought to his attention the problem with a member of the public who regularly raises the manhole grating and concrete cover to drains at Gowrie which is a dangerous practice and could result in injury or damage to road users.    B Finlay advised members that he has asked for an investigation as to why 60% of the wind turbines in the County are situated within the Borough of Allerdale and the Leader of the Council is seeking finance from Government to carry out the investigation. The decision on whether to proceed to Stage 4 of the Nuclear Repository has now been adjourned until30th January 2013. The next meeting for a Joint Working Group will be at Wigton. The Clerk had attended a meeting or Clerks from the area to discuss matters of mutual concern.

136/2012 PLANNING MATTERS

Applications for consultation

None

Decisions  

None

137/2012 ACCOUNTS

The following accounts were approved for payment:-

Paul Mitchell   Repairs to Centre   £322.00

Topmark Pest Solutions Pest Control      £55.00

GNAA   Donation      £50.00

United Utilities  Water Rates      £25.80

138/2012 FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Balances at    31.09.2012 Current Account          £8,120.33               

31.09.2012 Deposit Account          £4,343.33

139/2012 BUDGET AND SETTING THE PRECEPT

Members had been circulated with as draft budget which was discussed and it was proposed by M Abbott and seconded by G Thompson it was agreed to hold the precept at £8,500.00 for another year.

140/2012 PROJECTS

The last edition had been printed and circulated.

The hedge was in the progress of being layered.

The Allotments will be checked again in the near future

The work to the seats in Fletchertown had not been completed and the clerk was asked to chase progress

Placing the orchards on the small recreation field was discussed.

The work to the obstacle course in the play park has not been completed and the clerk was asked to chase progress

The storm drain opposite Leesrigg Pasture is still of concern.

 Two estimates had been received to repair the wall at the rear of 1 School Gardens/Community C entre. One for £950.00 and one for £1949.50p. On the proposal of S Read and seconded by A. Tinnion it was agreed to accept the lower estimate.

A further estimate for dog proofing the Recreation Field was awaited.

141/2012 ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Parish Newsletter

Allotments

Timber for obstacle course in play park, Fletchertown

Jubilee Orchard

Seats, Fletchertown

Repair of Wall at rear of 1 School Gardens/Community Centre

Fencing of Recreation Field

Dog Sign small recreation field

 

142/12 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

As the next meeting would normally fall on 2nd January 2013 it was agreed to adjourn it to the following week 9th January 2013

The meeting closed at 8.55pm

Signed………………………………..

  Chairman