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PRESENT:
Cllrs. S. Close
G. Hodgson
J. E Lawson
E. Pelter
PCSO A Hoover
APOLOGIES received from P.C. Joanne Humphrey.
MINUTES of the last meeting on 1st September 2009 were agreed and signed.
POLICE REPORT One crime; - theft of a chain saw and drill from a farm at Newton between 16th October and 6th November.
Less antisocial driving in the village has been reported. Drivers of cars reported to the police have been contacted. The public is asked to continue to report any details of further nuisance. P.C. Humphrey carried out speed monitoring in Whittington in late July and found no vehicles driving over 30 mph at the time.
MATTERS ARISING. Work done on the highways - saplings cut back, pothole at Keerside filled in, 30mph sign replaced, repairs made to B6254 in several places.The survey on speeding at Newton was completed. During the week the average speed of vehicles in both directions was approx. 40mph. 2 North bound and 5 South bound vehicles exceeded the speed at which the Association of Chief Police Officers recommend enforcement. The survey of the accidents on B6254 is continuing and the Parish Council will receive the report.
Geraldine Smith MP will sign the Early Day Motion on the amendment to the Sustainable Communities Act.
CORRESPONDENCE. Various items had been circulated and were discussed. A request for support from N.W Air Ambulance resulted in the decision to donate £300.00.
An email about nuisance caused in Church St. by parked cars was shared with the police and Highways Dept. Any request for enforcement of parking restrictions or restrictions on width or weight of traffic would be unlikely to succeed. The local police issued a 'polite notice' in Wagtail and to nearby resident asking them to be considerate of the needs of others when parking.
The clerk informed councillors of the email received concerning a census rehearsal on 11th October. Whittington is within the area designated to receive questionnaires through the post. The aim is to monitor the response to the census to help preparation for the 2011 event. Clerk has passed the details on to Wagtail as requested.
FINANCES.
Current Acc. £609.74. Savings Acc. £2074.04.
Monies paid since the last meeting; Ch. No.354. £380.00, Strimmer, Ch. No.355 £40.00 British Legion Poppy Appeal £250.00. Clerk's salary.
Agreed at the meeting; Ch. No. 356, NWAA £300.00.
The budget, which had been circulated, was discussed and the precept set to remain at £3,300.00 for 2010/11
PLANNING
Application No. 09/00868CU
Change of use of existing cart shed and erection of extension for the installation of bio-mass central heating boiler.
For. Whittington Hall Estate
At. Whittington Hall. Hutton Roof Rd. Whittington, Carnforth. LA6 2NR.
Application No. 09/01209/CU
Change of use of existing single dwelling to two dwellings
At. T'owd Rose Tree. Main St. Whittington. Carnforth LA6 2NY
For. Mr and Mrs Pinch
Application No. 09/01250/FUL
Erection of single storey extension to the side and rear
For. Mr and Mrs Ford
At. Keerside Cottage. 1 Keerside, Arkholme, Carnforth. LA6 1AP
Council suggest addition of cattle grid at new entrance.
Tree Application. 09/0114/TPO
T1 - to fell a sycamore
T2 - To crown thin and reduce lower branches.
OTHER MATTERS. The council agreed to bring forward the time of the meeting on 6th July 2010 to accommodate a meeting for the diocese.
Clerk to request grit bin at Docker Lane end.
