ABOVE DERWENT PARISH COUNCIL

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1 ABOVE DERWENT PARISH COUNCIL Minute s of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 15 th July 2015 at 7.15.p.m. in the Stair Institute. PRESENT: Councillor Richard Kealey () Chairman Councillors: Don Thoburn (DT), Geoff Davidson, (), Geoff Davies () Joe Bennett, (JB) Bob Kemp () Keith Harryman (KH) Lesley Bowlby (LB), Brian Rutland (BR), Jennifer Garrett (JG) and Margaret Throp () 71 /15 Apologies for Absence RESOLVED that the meeting receive apologies from Adrian Davis-Johnston (Allerdale Borough Councillor), Alan Bowness (Cumbria County Council) and the reason be noted 72 /15 Minutes of Previous Meeting RESOLVED that the Chairman be authorised to sign, as a correct record, the minutes of the Parish Council Meetings held on 17 th June 2015 Pages 5-8, 73 /15 Declarations of Interest Keith Harryman declared an interest in item 7.1 (Party in the Valley) as the owner of one of the fields involved and will take no part in the discussion. The clerk confirmed that Councillor Harryman had no pecuniary interest in relation to the first planning application at How Farm as a possible future tenant of the premises. 74 /15 Public Participation The Chairman welcomed 8 members of the public who raised a number of issues: Martin Duke explained his plans to remove and replace a decrepit shed at Stair Mill; the Grange family spoke about the lack of family cycling facilities in the parish and urged the Parish Council to support shared use paths for those that are suitable/wide/flat enough for courteous family cyclists to share with pedestrians. They explained that not all cyclists are rude or aggressive and asked that the issue be looked at on a case by case basis. Ben & Matt from the Swinside Inn explained their plans for the Party in the Valley and answered a number of questions relating to traffic & noise control and the proposed timings. 75 /15 National Park Representative RESOLVED that the meeting receive Geoff Davies LDNPA Parish member s report and note that as he is now a member of the DCC (which has reduced to 10) he will not participate in planning discussions at Parish Council level as this would disqualify him from participating in any matter which proceeds to DCC. 76 /15 National Trust Representative RESOLVED that the Parish Council welcomes Roy Henderson s return to work. Clerk to contact him about unfinished flooding works by Coledale. 77 /15 Consultations/Projects requiring action or decision RESOLVED that the Parish Council are seriously opposed to the proposed Party in the Valley due to concerns about the traffic, littering and noise problems that will be created. Newlands Valley as one of the most unspoilt and tranquil areas of the National Park is an entirely unsuitable venue for a festival which has amplified noise from 12 noon to 1am.

2 Councillors voted unanimously in favour of making the strongest possible representations against the event to Allerdale licensing and LDNPA. 78 /15 RESOLVED that the Housing Advisory Committee be set up consisting of Councillors Brian Rutland (Chair), Don Thoburn, Geoff Davies & Richard Kealey (if available) with the terms of reference being: to assess the need in the Parish for affordable local housing and consider the options available. They will arrange to meet with Allerdale Housing Development Officer; Keswick Community Housing Trust and anyone else as necessary. 79 /15 RESOLVED that all councillors will consider suitable projects to be put forward for grants and/or planning gain as part of the UU pipeline project. All ideas to be circulated by /15 RESOLVED that it is believed that the land near Sheepshanks has been incorrectly identified in its Commons Registration. A Commons Registration Advisory Committee be set up consisting of Councillors Joe Bennett (Chair); Keith Harryman; Margaret Throp & Jennifer Garrett and the terms of reference be: To consider all Common land in the Parish & check its accuracy as far as they are able. Clerk to obtain plans of all Common land in the parish from CCC. 81 /15 RESOLVED that Richard Leafe will be invited to attend the Electors meeting 2016 to discuss current issues facing the LDNPA. Theme to be determined nearer the time. BR DT ALL JB KH JG 82 /15 RESOLVED that no action is required in respect of Allerdale market Consultation. 83 /15 RESOLVED that the meeting receive the following report from the Littering Group: It is important to raise the profile of this issue which is getting worse all the time. Richard will contact Lorraine Taylor, Chair of Derwent 7 with a view to this being taken up with the LDNPA by the D7. 84 /15 RESOLVED that, in respect of, geological disposal of radioactive waste: there is a Call for Evidence (closing date 4 th September). An Advisory Committee of Bob Kemp; Geoff Davies & Margaret Throp consider the issues and, if advised, draft a response for consideration at the August meeting. 85 /15 RESOLVED that, in respect of, the Lengthsman: Richard, Geoff Davidson & the clerk hold a review meeting and advise Corfields of the issues raised by councillors to seek some changes in method of working. 86 /15 RESOLVED that Councillor Geoff Davidson will attend UU Pipeline Open Discussion event at Lodore Falls Hotel 21/7/ pm if possible. 87 /15 Ward Representatives RESOLVED that the meeting receive a written report from Allerdale Councillor Adrian Davis- Johnston: in respect of the road sweeper, Don Thoburn to request this from Allerdale when it is needed and the Clerk to ask Adrian to find out if there are other areas of the parish which are not on the round. 88 /15 Action Reports/Updates from Councillors RESOLVED that the meeting receive the following report from re: Broadband Event 1/7/15: this was very well attended with around 60 people dropping in. Clerk had received an from a disgruntled parishioner asking various questions. Clerk to circulate to ; & to see if they can shed any light on the issues. DT 89 /15 RESOLVED that the meeting receive the following report from re Derwent 7: it was a short 10

3 meeting as the expected presentation from CCC Community Wheels team was again cancelled. New chair is Lorraine Taylor, new treasurer Bob Kemp. 90 /15 RESOLVED that the meeting receive the following report from /DT re Allerdale 3 tier meeting: the NWAS presentation did not go ahead. Still no definitive position on footway lighting. It was confirmed by the clerk that parish councils do not have a duty to fund footway lighting to any extent. 91 /15 RESOLVED that the meeting receive the following report from LB/ re Seemore Cumbria meeting: the group discussed which projects should be prioritised for feasibility studies. A potential shared use path round Derwentwater is a likely candidate. LB & as Parish Representatives made it clear that the group should consider the needs and wishes of local people as well as tourists. Clerk to place the shared use path issue on the August or September Agenda to formalise the Parish Council s position. 92 /15 RESOLVED that the meeting receive the following report from re Risk assessment Training: there was little of use in the event. Clerk will look at the literature. 93 /15 RESOLVED that the drain numbering will commence soon. Lesley Bowlby offered to help. 94 /15 Applications for Development RESOLVED that the following applications are received and the Parish Council delegate power to the clerk to submit observations to the Lake District National Park Authority, including the following:- Ref no. Description Location Summary of observations 2126 Reinstate cottage to LO dwelling How farm, Portinscale Support: appropriate use for a currently defunct building Replacement Beckstones, Support; will improve premisis porch Use some of existing tent area for camper van parking local needs dwellings Single story rear 2148 extension 95 /15 Pre-notified Village Matters Portinscale Thornthwaite Braithwaite Bridges Camp Site Support: appropriate and proportionate response to changing visitor needs Hodsgon How Object: not part of the village & a Greenfield site. 11 Longcroft No Objection RESOLVED that the following action be taken Cherry Tree no action to be taken. This is a matter for Highways Agency Dorothy Well no action can be taken at this stage. CCC Highways will not agree to a drain being built connecting with the public drain and as lifting the well would be prohibitively expensive, an impasse has been reached. 96 /15 Newlands RESOLVED that the no action be taken in respect of sign at Stoneycroft, as councillors feel it will just be ignored. Clerk to prepare some notices for councillors to put on vehicle windscreens if they see them parked blocking the track. ALL 97 /15 Thornthwaite RESOLVED that the Parish Council have no concerns and wish to make no comment in relation to the Commons Act Application relating to Seat Howe (31/7/15): 11

4 98 /15 Braithwaite RESOLVED that the following action be taken Hedge by the toilets Bob Kemp will speak to the near neighbours to advise of the proposal to reduce the hedge by approx. one third in height and also in width. Toilets David bell be invited to put his proposals to a full Parish Council meeting ideally in September or later as he chooses. Hydro scheme insufficient local interest for this matter to be taken forward at this stage. 99 /15 Clerks Report & Correspondence Received RESOLVED that the meeting note correspondence received and that the work at Stair Bridge is due to commence on 27 th July. 100 /15 Police No report 101 /15 Financial Matters RESOLVED that the following payments for year ended 31 March 2016 be approved payee V.N. Cheque No. Budget Head Amount No. J Knights SO10 SO wages J Knights SO11 SO Home office J Knights VN expenses Corfields SO12 SO Lengthsman BDO VN audit McKanes VN Office supplies The Institute VN Room hire LCAS/Zurich VN Training /15 RESOLVED that the following balances at the bank as at 1 st July 2015 be noted Business Money Manager Community Account Total 12, /15 RESOLVED that any 2 of Councillors Lesley Bowlby, Richard Kealey and Joe Bennett along with the Clerk, Jackie Knights be authorised to sign cheques and bank instructions and that the mandate be completed accordingly. LB 104 /15 RESOLVED that notification is received of the External Auditor s certificate and opinion which confirmed the Council s Accounts for the year ended 31 st March 2015 were in accordance with the Audit Commission s requirements 105 /15 RESOLVED that confirmation is received that the Notice of Conclusion of Audit has been posted for public display on the notice boards for a period in excess of 14 days. 106 /15 RESOLVED that the council will pay the clerk s SLCC subscription for 2015/ /15 RESOLVED that the finalised agreement for PC to fund flood camera in Braithwaite be approved and the chairman be authorised to sign the same on behalf of the Parish Council. 108 /15 RESOLVED to receive and note the following determinations by the Lake District National Park Authority Description Location Decision Date 2037 Signage at Consent subject to conditions 17/6/15 12

5 Swinside Inn 2104 Stair Bridge Listed building consent granted 9/6/ Lingholm Visitor toilets 13/5/ Lingholm Reinstate gardens, new cafe 27/5/ Lingholm Repair/replace windows 10/6/ /15 Date of next meeting RESOLVED that the next PARISH COUNCIL MEETING be held on Wednesday 19 th August 2015 at 7.00pm for the viewing of any planning applications, with the formal meeting commencing at 7.15p.m in the Braithwaite Institute, and that clerk will invite Derwent 7 and other local parishes to the NWAS presentation and the presentation from Keswick Community Housing Trust. Meeting closed at 10.30pm Councillor Matters Chairman... Date Geoff Davidson confirmed that Highways had completed a number of outstanding issues in Portinscale. 2. Don said FE were not going to deal with the trees at Seldom Seen. has spoken to Gareth Browning of FE who has confirmed that they are committed to undertaking the work but there were difficulties that must first be overcome. 3. Whinlatter are due to change their parking arrangements to Pay on Exit with a barrier. Councillors to monitor whether the road parking is aggravated by this. 4. Braithwaite Common was cut before the bistort had set seed. to enquire who may have cut it. 5. Don reported that the verges at Thornthwaite need cutting back and he will contact Highways to request this. 6. The Braithwaite sign coming from Thornthwaite is hidden in the hedge. Clerk to ask lengthsman to expose prior to hedge cutter coming and clattering it again. 7. Woodside: the hedge and over hanging branches need cutting back as it now almost impossible to see the street lamp, and as the nights are now drawing in the lamp is having little effect. The property is a self catering and managed by Cumbrian Cottages. Don will contact them to ask the owner to do the necessary work. He is willing to do the work on a voluntary basis and will arrange directly with them. 13