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DUDDON PARISH COUNCIL
Apologies
It was RESOLVED that the Chairman sign the February minutes as a correct record.
Broadband at Seathwaite is now going on apace and due to be up and running by tomorrow evening. Bruce Evans has responded with schedule of road sweeping in the area. Mr & Mrs Winch have not responded to letter regarding street light, in the meantime a letter has been sent to site manager of Russell Armer. Joss Curwen stated that litter picking from Kirkby to Duddon Bridge will take place over the next few weeks. Tree in Broughton Square has been replaced a Tilia Euchlora (Lime) article will appear in next Parish Pump.
Mrs Morgan again raised the question of Minutes. The Council has agreed to write to Michael Dearden to express their thanks for all his hard work in reforming the website. Mrs Morgan also asked about the bollards on Griffin Street which are obstructing the roadway by Barclays Bank. Sarah Boydell-Smith has enquired of United Utilities about rats in the drains in the village, discussion took place regarding the extent of the infestation. Joss Curwen undertook to pursue the matter with both United Utilities and SLDC to see if the Council would undertake pest control work in view of the extent of the problem. The public questioned what further steps have been made with regard to the car park, copies of the list produced by Richard Weeks was handed out.
The following correspondence was presented:- 29 SLDC Remuneration Report for 2008/2009 for Councillors copies not required 30 BDO Stoy Hayward Briefing for Annual Return 31 SLDC Parish Charter put on distribution list for Councillors 32 Cumbria C.C. Mineral & Waste Framework package 33 SLDC Notice of Meeting on 27 March 34 FLD Rural Greens Project Guide to Common Management Issues 35 SLDC Notice of Elections put on noticeboards 36 Audit Commission appointment of BDO as External Auditor 37 Highways Agency Journey Planning Poster put on Noticeboard 39 CALC Notification of parish member to LDNPA. Allotment survey. CALC Circular 40 Mr P Willis Request for information on 15 Broughton Park Clerk to respond no information held in current files archieve in Barrow has older information 41 Mrs J Salder Clerks resignation w/e 25th July or upon appointment of replacement whichever is soonest
LDNPA High Rosthwaite, Woodland, annexe to house no objections LDNPA Low Hollin Cottage, Seathwaite, one bedroom extension no objections
Transactions (Cheques & Direct Debits) for March: Victory Hall
DPC
Michael Fish has provided outstanding invoices from beginning of last year and declined to undertake strimming work this year, however he has provided details of an alternative contractor. Council require a further quotation and agreed that David Cooper should also to be contacted for a quote. Playsafe have now put the concrete base down. The moles are being very elusive. 26/08 Victory Hall Minutes from last meeting curtain rails have been replaced in the main hall. No further information received on business rates. Medical Practice will vacate at the end of March. Peter Clucas had written with regard to the appointment of a manager together with proposals for stage lighting for future concerts such as the Anthony Hewitt performances. New water heater has been purchased. Julie has now taken over the cleaning of the hall. Have looked into CCTV but decided that the expenditure was too onerous and insurance premiums will not be effected as a result of the claim. There has been evidence of children climbing on the roof and there is concern over liability if any injuries. The provisional library link is again imminent there have been problems with the computer link. The Committee are investigating alternative tenants for the Rankin Room. Russell Holden of CGP is producing a brochure on the Victory Hall which will printed in-house colour printer.
The Council are to take the advice & proposal from Richard Weeks to review a list of sites in the area. Graham George enquired about the formation of the sub-committee previously discussed, suggested that the burden of paperwork will now be large and it may also need to consider the appointment of co-opted persons to help with potential matters such as a public enquiry. Richard Weeks suggested that the Council would set the sub-committee an agenda each month. Jeff Barker made the proposition with regard to the car park that failed to find a seconder. The Council decided that the review of alternative sites should go ahead. Richard Weeks gave details of the grant that has been offered by the Plunkett Foundation for landscaping, the money will be held until the end of the year. The matter of the sub-committee was discussed Richard Weeks, Graham George, the Chair and Vice-Chair are automatically involved, it was debated whether to request Roger Webster to join. Richard Weeks also advised of a proposal that has been made to have a number of regular all day Broughton Square parkers to park in a specific place in Foxfield Road. A letter from Mrs Rigg had been received also listing some proposals for parking, copies will be circulated to the members of the subcommittee. The meeting was then closed and opened again for public discussion. The question of the grant was raised and it was explained that it was a blanket application for landscaping of a car park. Richard Weeks would have to enquire of the Plunkett Foundation whether the Council could use the grant on a number of smaller sites rather than one large ones. Sarah Boydell-Smith enquired about the availability of the questionnaire handed out being available to other residents. The Clerk proposed that a notice be put on the noticeboard requesting information. Mary Nixon raised the issue of toilet facilities in relation to the car park site and felt that they should be in close proximity. 28/08 AOB Cllr Janice Johnson Hole in road at High Rosthwaite. Newspaper bank requires emptying. Vera Glessal Wall gap opposite gillet is Alan Garnets. Peter Munday Road from Reading Room to Scissors is very pitted. Cllr John Batten The Echo has also reported on the provision of extra money for road repairs and the appointment of Stewards. John Batten questioned whether these were already in post. Cllr Jeff Barker Jeff had rang about the bottle bank on Monday Cllr Graham George Graham reported on the Effective Council course he had recently attended. Elaine Knowles Drain on Co-op corner is filling when it rains and need unblocking and gulping. Ditto for the drain on the opposite corner. Richard Weeks Road surface in New Street is deteriorating there is a particularly large hole as you approach the Square. Raised again the situation with regard to litter. Joss Curwen Had checked records and confirmed that any vermin coming in from land unoccupied is the responsibility of SLDC and he will therefore speak to them. As a result of the speed reduction there will be parking from the crossing gates to Mr Sharps property for five or six cars. Looking at making a better access at Muncaster Banks. There is a proposal at present for a bypass at Dove Bank. Lynne Burch The bus service is apparently due to be reduced, the Clerk needs to write to Stagecoach at Barrow and ascertain the situation.
29/08 Date of Next Meeting There being no further business the next meeting was set for Thursday 24th April 2008 at 1930.
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