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PRESENT:
Cllrs. Stuart Close
Colin Hall
Ted Lawson
Eric Pelter
Clerk: Gillian Hodgson
Apologies: Cllr. Barbara Atkinson, PCSO Hoover.
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PACT a late report was received for Nov/Dec
Crimes: On 31st Dec a break-in was reported, with front door left open and house ransacked. The occupants had left the day before to go away for New Year. Many electrical items and jewellry were taken. Many other expensive items were not taken. Investigation ongoing.
Incidents: On 8th Dec a farmer reported that he had found sheep hurdles tied to all the gates of his fields down a long track near the river. He believes that this appears to be an attempt to steal all his and others sheep in the area, which must have been disturbed, leaving in haste without the hurdles. Please report ANY suspicious behaviour.
On 18th Dec cows and a bull were reported to be on the road at Newton but had gone by the time a patrol arrived.
During the first two weeks of January local officers working with officers from North Yorkshire and Cumbria on overnight rural crime operation.
Your local neighbourhood policing team may be contacted by telephone on 01524 63333 or Email:
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MATTERS ARISING. Activities at The Chestnuts - Environmental Health Agency contacted regarding correct waste disposal.
Potholes and flooding reported to Lancaster City Council: Docker, Hosticle Lane, Newton and Low Hall.
Diamond Jubilee celebrations - parishioners who have previously been involved in beacon lighting to be contacted by Cllr Pelter.
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CORRESPONDENCE Emails regarding parking on pavement in the village and woodyard traffic; Low Biggins weight limit petition, Cllr Hall and The Clerk to liase with Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council and Cumbria County Council. Parish Council play area survey completed by Cllr Hall.
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FINANCES The current account stands at £1, 349.79 The Bonus Saver account £2,109.16
Cllrs agreed to continue to pay the Clerk £250 quarterly by standing order.
Cllrs agreed the 2012/13 Precept at 0% increase £2,800.00 (Not £3,300.00 as previously reported in The Wagtail).
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PLANNING None to date. Application 11/008417/FUL discussed last meeting subsequently refused.
Planning applications available for public viewing at http://planapps.lancaster.gov.uk/publicaccess
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OTHER MATTERS. Health and Safety check on seats, Cllrs Pelter and Lawson confirmed they are in good condition.
The next meeting will be in Whittington Village Hall on Tuesday 6th March at 7.30pm
Please note change of time.
