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PRESENT:
Cllrs. S. Close
G. Hodgson
E. Lawson
E. Pelter
PCSO A. Hoover
APOLOGIES received from City Cllr. S. Charles.
MINUTES of the AGM on 4th May were agreed and signed.
POLICE REPORT. PCSO Hoover presented the report. A tax disc reported stolen from a moped and the theft of 2 potted plants from the back of a cottage. Several hanging baskets have been stolen in the area, police suspect they are sold on at car boot sales.
Reports have been received concerning a youth riding fast and recklessly on a blue and white Y registered motor bike. If you observe this please report details to the police so that they can take appropriate action.
Clerk informed PCSO Hoover of a report of drugs being used on Hosticle Lane. PCSO Hoover had received a telephone call and will follow it up.
Lancashire Police Authority report that all recorded crime fell by 8.7% last year, equating to 10 217 victims of crime. In the last five years overall recorded crime has fallen by 24.55 and criminal damage by 37.3%.
MATTERS ARISING. Councillors discussed the co option of a new member. They agreed upon a candidate. Chairman Cllr. Eric Pelter will make the formal approach.
CORRESPONDENCE the draft response to the expected planning application for the wind farm at Longfield Tarn had been circulated and was agreed with minor alterations.
Clerk was directed to respond to Arkholme and District WI's letter declining the conditions on the Council's offer and to Alison Dawson's letter on the same topic.
Cllr. Close accepted an invitation to tour Lancaster Castle in October, Mrs Close to accompany him.
FINANCES The current account stands at £2652.98, the bonus savings account at £2802.74.
Paid since the last meeting; £250.00, clerk's salary to Jane Binney by standing order.
Cheques signed at the meeting; No.362 £10.00 to Anne Pettifor, local audit; No.363 £56.40 to John Pinch Ltd for repairs to bus shelter; No.364 £5.02 to Gerald Hodgson for petrol for the strimmer.
PLANNING
Application No. 10/00582/AD
Proposal. Agricultural determination for the erection of cattle housing.
For. Mr John Airey
Site Address. West Hall, West Hall Lane, Whittington, Carnforth. LA6 2PD
Application No 10/00357/LB
Proposal. Listed building consent for creation of a new access with alteration to boundary wall
For. Lady Susan Kimber
Site Address Newton Gate. Kirkby Lonsdale Rd. Newton, Carnforth LA6 2PA
Application No. 10/0060/CU
Proposal. Change of use from substation to storage
For. Mr Nick Hall
Site Address Land rear of 6, Manor Farm, Church St. Whittington, Carnforth.
Clerk instructed to write to LCC Planning Dept. expressing the Council's concerns on this application. It is considered that the change of use would result in more frequent visits to the building to load and unload stored goods. Due to the very close proximity of the building to 6 & 7 Manor Farm this would cause disturbance to the residents. Parking is already a problem in this area of Church St, which is close to the junction with Manor Farm and B6254; additional vehicles loading and unloading would be unacceptable. The proposed change to the roof line may take light from the rear windows of 7, Manor Farm.
OTHER MATTERS.
Cllr. Close has judging for the annual Floral Competition in hand.
Cllr. Lawson will contact Mike Harper about progress on painting the sight railings.
Cllr. Hodgson and clerk reported the seats around the parish are in safe condition to date.
The gate to Town Quarry may need replacing.
Cllr. Pelter explained that the wagons currently using Main St. to reach the wood yard are bringing timber from Hornby and will cease very soon.
Date for AGM 2011 - There will be election of Parish Councillors on Thursday 5th May 2011 i.e. two days after the proposed meeting date. Clerk to look into changing WPC AGM to after the election.
Will be on Tuesday 7th September, all parishioners are welcome to attend and observe.
