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DUDDON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 18th
December 2007 in the
Present Cllr Burch (Chair), Cllr Barker, Cllr Batten, Cllr Curwen, Cllr George, Cllr Glessal, Cllr Knowles, Cllr Weeks Apologies Cllr Johnson, Cllr Munday, J Salder (Clerk)
62/07 Minutes It was RESOLVED that the Chairman sign the November minutes as a correct record. 63/07 Matters Arising Christmas tree was successfully erected by Peter Munday and John Batten (and family) and the able equipment & assistance of Russell Armer. A letter of thanks should be sent to Mike Hillbeck at the site office. 64/07 Adjournment of meeting for Public Discussion No matters. 65/07 Restart of Meeting with Correspondence The following correspondence was presented:- 1679 VAC – Details of increased funds for voluntary organisations – passed to VHMC 1680 SLDC – Register of Electors – Notices & request for copy 1681 Audit Commission – request for analysis of information within one month – Clerk replied 1682 Mr C Sheppard – Trees in The Square – Clerk to reply 1683 Royal British Legion – thanks for support 1684 Charity Commission – Garner Grave Fund – Annual Return – Clerk replied requesting copy of form 1685 Charity Commission – Brown Cow Institute – Annual Return – Clerk replied requesting copy of form 1686 Mr Simpson – Latham House – reply to Council’s letter 1687 Tim Farron – Notice of surgery date – put on noticeboard 1688 FELLS – Spread of windfarms in area 1689 SLDC – Playground Inspection Report of 20 Nov – passed to John Batten 1690 SLDC – Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership 1691 Broughton TiC – staffing costs – Clerk to send letter of support 1692 SLDC – Overview & Scrutiny Consultation 1693 Cumbria C.C. – Annual Report 1694 LDNPA – response to Council letter regarding properties in disrepair 1695 CALC – Minutes of Meting on 29 November 1696 SLDC – Notification of meeting on 6 Dec 1697 LNDPA – Rights of Way Modification Order – Walna Scar Road 1698 SLDC – Grant of Planning Permission – Wreaks End 1699 SLDC – Planning Application – Hogg House, Foxfield – Conservatory Enlargement – no objections
The charge levied by Co-operative Bank for copy bank statements has been refunded. Confirmation of BACS payment of VAT claim for two years to 31 March 2007 has been received – total amount received £11,651.49. DPC VH Total 2005-2006 £2243.78 £1368.09 £5102.75 2206-2007 £4304.96 £3734.66 £6548.74
Transactions (Cheques & Direct Debits) for December for:
Letter received from Playsafe suggesting specific type of springer as part of replacement of wooden house and stating terms and conditions. Letter of confirmation of acceptance of conditions and items to be purchased to be sent in order to enable works to commence. Confirmation of £500 grant towards costs of equipment has been received from Neighbourhood Forum, but they require some information prior to awarding grant. Jeff Barker to pass on details to Clerk in order to provide requested details.
Jeff Barker, John Batten and Graham George appointed as members of sub-committee – they will meet in early January and pass on initial findings to Council meeting.
69/07 AOB Victory Hall to appear on agenda every month in future. Cllr Graham George Requested an area of Broughton Square to be coned off for carol singing on 20 December. Cllr Vera Glessal No work has been on gillet – although repairs have been made to rest of road Cllr John Batten Broadband may be available in March Cllr Joss Curwen Speed gun training underway, in groups of five volunteers, asked if police could come and train with gun in dark. Bottle & can banks must be moved in January. May require letter sending. No parking signs on mosses at Angerton. Cllr Jeff Barker With supply to light cut off by United Utilities should Council be paying for electricity, letter should be sent. Letter to be sent to David Winch to ascertain if he would be wiling to have a streetlight affixed to his property on Cinder Hill.
There being no further business the next meeting was set for Wednesday 16th January 2008 at 1930. |
