ABOVE DERWENT PARISH COUNCIL Minute s of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 15th June 2011 at 7.15.p.m. in the Victory Memorial Hall, Braithwaite. PRESENT: Councillors: Also: - Councillor Richard Kealey(RK) Chairman Geoff Davidson,(GD) Joe Bennett,(JB) Helen Davies,(HD) Keith Harryman,(KH) Pauline Soulsby,(PS) Margaret Throp,(MT) Geoff Davies.(GLD) Cumbria County Councillor: Ron Munby, Allerdale Borough Councillor, Tim Heslop, and Roy Henderson (National Trust) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 24/11/12: RESOLVED that apologies for absence submitted with reasons from Councillor Don Thoburn, be received and noted. Declarations of Interest 25/11/12: No declarations advised. Minutes of the meeting of the Above Derwent Parish Council held on the 18th May 2011. 26/11/12: RESOLVED that the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 18 th May 2011 (Pages 1-5) in the Victory Memorial Hall be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 27/11/12: No members of the public in attendance. Police No Police in attendance. 28/11/12: RESOLVED that the following information be received and noted:- There have been no crimes reported in the Above Derwent Parish but the police advise vigilance re unattended motor vehicles. Residents are asked to also advise their visitors of the importance of not leaving valuables in parked cars. National Trust/National Park Representatives No report received from National Park, but apologies received from Ranger, Pete Barron. 29/11/12: RESOLVED: that the following report be received from National Trust Representative Roy Henderson:- An experimental water treatment plant has been installed at Force Crag Mine, the aim being to try to strip out some of the heavy metal pollutants from the water course. The situation is being monitored on an ongoing basis. He is still trying to get resolution on the work to re-direct the Old Mill Race at Coledale. Roy was thanked for his attendance which is much appreciated. 30/11/12: RESOLVED: that the following report be received from Geoff Davidson and Margaret Throp who attended the North Distinctive Area Parish Tour on 9 th June 2011:- the tour concentrated on flooding and flood repair issues in Borrowdale and Keswick and was interesting in itself and it is possible that some of the issues that arose could also be useful to Above Derwent and the Above Derwent Flood Group. It was 6
nevertheless useful to see the work that was being undertaken and to meet members of the LDNPA. Ward Representatives 31/11/12: RESOLVED:- To receive the following report from Cumbria County Councillor, Ron Munby: Although Allerdale has 4m allocated as a rescue plan for road repairs, he has not seen any immediate plans for how or where this will be spent. However he is happy to take up individual issues on behalf of residents with the acting Highways Manager, Andrew Smith. The Amey contract was due for renewal and Mr Munby was advised of local concerns re the lack of quality of certain works which have been undertaken on roads within the parish over recent years. 32/11/12: RESOLVED:- To receive the following report from Allerdale Borough Councillor, Tim Heslop: The new administration has not yet produced an amended budget, so there is little to report at present. He knows of no immediate plans to alter the current arrangements for refuse collections, although this may change when a new facility opens north of Carlisle in spring 2012. Negotiations are ongoing with Tesco re a Workington store. Financial Matters 33/11/12: RESOLVED:- that the following balances at the bank as at 1 st June 2011 be noted Business Money Manager 10,799.66 Community Account 875.29 34/11/12: RESOLVED:- that the following payments for year ended 31 March 2012 be approved:- To whom payable V.N. Cheque Budget Head Amount No. No. Community Consultation 014 100914 Insurance Premium 170.10 Ltd McKane s Printers 015 100915 photocopying, advert for 29.83 parish meeting 2011 Corfield Garden 016 100916 Second instalment of 800.00 Management Grasscutting fees Thornthwaite/Braithwaite 017 100917 Room Hire for 6 meetings 60.00 Victory Memorial Hall in 2011/12 Jackie Knights 018 100918 Salary May 2011 400.94 Jackie Knights 019 100919 Reimbursement of 69.76 expenses since May 2011 TOTAL 1530.63 35/11/12: RESOLVED:- That the following payments (approved at meeting of 18 th May 2011) be confirmed: Cumbria Playing Fields Assoc. ( 20 cheque number 100913) and Above Derwent Flood Group ( 500 cheque number 100912) 36/11/12: RESOLVED:- That certain regular expenses that have been previously approved at a council meeting (e.g. Clerk s Salary, Clerks Home Office Expenses and Grasscutting instalments) should be paid by standing order. 37/11/12: RESOLVED:- That the clerk purchase a new printer scanner to replace the defunct HP Officejet printer (purchased January 2008) at a cost not to exceed 150. 7
Village Matters General - Parking issues throughout the parish 38/11/12: RESOLVED:- that enquiries be made about the practicality of re convening the Hawes End Parking Group to address ongoing issues in region of Cat Bells GD 39/11/12: RESOLVED:- that the Parish Council offer to work with the school in Braithwaite re the voluntary parking scheme on school premises at evenings, holidays and weekends. 40/11/12: RESOLVED:- that a traffic working party (Pauline Soulsby, Keith Harryman and Geoff Davidson) identify a list of traffic issues of concern (including speeding, parking etc) and investigate possible solutions with a view to convening a formal meeting with Highways. The working party to seek support/information from the police (new Commander being Steve Johnson). PS In the meantime, Clerk to follow up with Highways Agency the proposal that traffic islands be placed on the A66 by the Braithwaite village/memorial Hall turnings. - Whinlatter follow up meeting 27 th July 2pm for 2.30 41/11/12: RESOLVED:-to hold the meeting at the Victory Memorial Hall, if possible. - Grass cutting severe problems with dog fouling at Portinscale turning area and in Braithwaite above Coledale to the top of the village 42/11/12: RESOLVED:- to take the following action: investigate whether fliers can be placed in holiday cottages; request that the Dog Warden attend the parish and, if appropriate, commence prosecutions against offending dog owners; prepare laminated signs to be placed at the areas of concern; ensure disposal bags are available at as many places as possible; request more dog waste bins; publicise the problem. - Grass cutting dead tree (Silver Birch) near dam 43/11/12: RESOLVED:- to request National Trust remove this Braithwaite - Road surface, Methodist Chapel to Coledale Inn 44/11/12: RESOLVED:- Clerk to report to highways and obtain reference number - Drain on Newlands Road 45/11/12: RESOLVED:- clerk to request highways investigate this. - Placement of Flood Sack storage containers in Braithwaite Village (ADFG) 46/11/12: RESOLVED:- that the Above Derwent Flood Group be given the support of the Parish Council in placing three Flood Sack bins in Braithwaite. - Section of old road and obstruction issues (A66 by Braithwaite exit) 47/11/12: RESOLVED:- that Joe Bennet will explore the issue with David Bell of Highways. JB Clerk s Report & Update 48/11/12: RESOLVED:- Clerk to investigate with Derwent 7, any appetite to pursue availability of a grant as a Neighbourhood Planning Front Runner (in liaison with LDNPA). 49/11/12: RESOLVED:- that a response be issued to government s proposals to make it easier to change the use of premises from commercial to residential outlining main 8
concerns namely possible loss of village facilities and employment opportunities, increase in properties not permanently occupied, affordability. 50/11/12: RESOLVED:- Clerk to join Society of Local Council Clerks 51/11/12: RESOLVED:- to publish reports of Council Business after each meeting in the Reminder, the Parish magazine and on the website. 52/11/12: RESOLVED:- to include lists of action undertaken and action pending in future agendas and to include an indication when action is required by clerk or councillors in future minutes. 53/11/12: RESOLVED:- no response necessary to government s proposals re local council audit after Audit Commission is abolished after 2012. Closing Date end June. 54/11/12: RESOLVED:- To note actions pending Plaque on little Braithwaite Bridge Respond to Library consultation Continue to liaise with Stagecoach re double deckers RK & 55/11/12: RESOLVED:- To note that Highways advise that if trees need to be cut down by highways as a safety issue, this would be dealt with under s 154 Highways Act, by Highways making verbal then written contact and only proceeding to a Legal Order (for Highways to undertake the work at the landowners expense) as a final resort. Continue to monitor new play area development at Whinlatter PS Complete online survey re planning practices Correspondence, notices and publications 56/11/12: RESOLVED:- That the circulated digests of correspondence received since last meeting be noted. Boundary Commission Consultation 57/11/12: RESOLVED:- that a response be issued to Boundary Commission Consultation confirming that the current division seems appropriate to Above Derwent Parish as reflecting the social and geographic status quo. Number of Councillors/ Co option 58/11/12: RESOLVED:- that the report of council business in the Reminder include a request for co-optees to be decided at meeting on 27 th July. Applications for Development 59/11/12 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 Observations 27, High Portinscale, Side and rear 7/2011/2108 extensions CA12 5RN 7/2011/2116 Proposed airsource heat pump unit 7/2011/2123 Construction of local needs Portinscale Village Hall, Howe Lane, Cumbria, CA12 5RW Land to the north of Windy Ridge, 9 Letter from Highways is out of date. Traffic issues much more acute now. If granted,
7/2011/2134 7/2011/2138 dwelling on infill site Single storey extensions Installation of domestic micro generation equipment Cumbria, CA12 5RW Oak Lodge, 2 Portinscale House, CA12 5RF development should be subject to strict low cost/local occupancy conditions Date of next meeting 60/11/12 RESOLVED:- that the next COUNCIL MEETING be held on Wednesday 27 th July 2011 at 7.00PM for the viewing of any planning applications, with the formal meeting commencing at 7.15p.m. in the NEWLANDS VILLAGE HALL, STAIR. Meeting closed at 9.45pm. Chairman... Date... Councillor Matters Sign above Rigg Beck fingerpost to Buttermere missing Liaison Officer from RAF would be willing to give a presentation about the Low Flying policy to our meeting. This may be relevant to Derwent 7. Clerk will discuss with Becx Carter. Margaret Throp will continue to follow up response to very low aircraft on 14 June with RAF. MT Chairman has visited various landowners in Thornthwaite re overhanging trees and will continue to work with Highways and Stagecoach. RK & 10