Agenda

Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 10^thJanuary 2012 at 7.30 pm

11/067 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence.

11/068 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda.

11/069 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 8 November 2011 as a true record. Also to sign the minutes of the extraordinary meeting held on 20th December 2011 as a true record of the discussions of the planning application by Mr Messenger as a true record.

11/070 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda. To include: BT phone box adoption.

11/071 Reports
To receive reports from Local and District Councillors and Community Action Plan update.

11/072 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting.

11/073 Highways
To receive any reports on highways matters.

11/074 Planning
To discuss any recent planning applications and decisions.

11/075 Request for Funding/Accounts to pay
Request for funding by Skelton Nursery for running costs.

11/076 Signpost Restoration
To discuss the ongoing work of the restoration.

10/077 Lamonby Quarry
To discuss proposals to develop the quarry land.

10/078 Fly Tipping at Lamonby
To discuss the issue of tipping on the cleared bonfire site at Lamonby

11/079 Date of Next Meetings
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be 13th March 2012 at Skelton Village Hall.

Extraordinary meeting of Skelton Parish Council at Toppin Memorial Hall, Skelton on Tuesday 20th December 2011 at 7.30pm


11/064 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

11/065 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in the item on the agenda.

11/066 Planning Application 11/0974
To discuss the planning application received to erect two wind turbines at Howes Farm, Calthwaite.

Skelton Parish Council in Ivegill Hall on Tuesday 8th November 2011 at 7.30 pm

11/050 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

11/051 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda.

11/052 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 13 September 2011 and budget sub committee minutes from 11th October 2011 as a true record.

11/053 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda. To include: BT phone box adoption.

11/054 Reports
To receive the reports from Local and District Councillors and Community Action Plan update.

11/055 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting.

11/056 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters.

11/057 Planning
To discuss any recent planning applications and decisions.

11/058 Request for Funding/Accounts to pay
To consider any requests for funding or payment including:
Skelton School Breakfast Club £300 for fridge freezer and toys
Cost of replacement bench at Laithes

11/059 Signpost Restoration
To discuss the next stages of restoration and the quotes received.

10/060 Lamonby Quarry
To discuss proposals to develop the quarry land.

11/061 Audit
Presentation of the audited accounts.

11/062 Budget 2012/13
To present the budget as proposed by the Budget committee at the recent meeting to the Council for authorisation.

11/063 Date of Next Meetings
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be 10th January 2012 at Skelton Village Hall.

Skelton Parish Council in Hutton End Hall on Tuesday 13th September 2011 at 7.30 pm

11/036 Nomination of Chairman
To elect a new chairman due to the resignation of Liz Blake as Councillor.

11/037 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

11/038 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda and for the clerk to reinforce the requirements of a declaration.

11/039 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 12 July 2011 a true record.

11/040 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda including:


11/041 Reports
To receive the reports from Local and District Councillors.

11/042 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting. In particular
a) the email from Nigel Harbron regarding roadside verges.
b) Broadband champion
c) Letter from Malcolm Hendrie re: overwide vehicles using the highway that is restricted to 6’ 6” wide.

11/043 Community Action Plan
To discuss the progress on the Community Action Plan and its adoption by Skelton Parish Council. Also to hear a presentation of the housing needs survey by Jayne Potts.

11/044 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters. To include
a) the potholes in the parish and in particular at Ivegill.
b) Foul water at St Michael’s church.
c) Dog dirt issues on highway.

11/045 Planning
To discuss any recent planning applications and decisions.

11/046 Request for Funding/Accounts to pay
Community Action Plan bill – Badger Press for designing and printing the action plan for £490.
EDC election costs - £350.00
Clerk’s expenses - £24.76
Councillor’s expenses

11/047 Signpost Restoration
To discuss the next stages of restoration and the quotes received

11/048 Phone Box at Unthank End
To discuss improvements required to the phone box at Unthank End as it is dirty and requires cleaning.

11/049 Date of Next Meetings
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 8th November 2011 at Ivegill Village Hall and the Budget Committee Meeting suggested as 11 October 2011 at Skelton Village Hall.

Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 12th July 2011 in Toppin Memorial Hall, Skelton at 7.30 pm

11/019 Apologies for Absence To receive apologies for absence 11/020 Declaration of Interest To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda and for the clerk to reinforce the requirements of a declaration.

11/021 Minutes To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 8th March 2011 a true record.

11/022 Matters Arising To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda

11/023 Reports To receive the reports from Local and District Councillors.

11/024 Correspondence To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting. In particular a) the email from Nigel Harbron regarding roadside verges.

11/025 Community Action Plan To discuss the progress on the Community Action Plan and the adoption of it by Skelton Parish Council.
11/026 Highways To receive a report on highways matters. To include a) the potholes in the parish and in particular at Ivegill. b) Foul water at St Michael’s church. c) Dog dirt issues on highway.

11/027 Planning To discuss the recent planning applications and decisions.

11/028 Restoration of Signposts To discuss if the council is to take responsibility for the restoration of the old style sign posts, which if any should be restored and by whom.

11/029 Request for Funding/Accounts to pay Clerks expenses: ￡34.96 (Postage: ￡18.66 and Stationery: ￡16.30) Ivegill Village Hall Committee request for funding for chairs Travel expenses to Kendal for training

11/032 The Quarry To consider the Tender for this land.

11/033 Request for support on an issue relating to Sustainable communities Act To discuss correspondence requesting support by Parish Councils to a proposal for amendments to substantial planning application procedure.

11/034 Laithes Bench Vandalism to the bench at Laithes (insured IEP 3 x ￡1358.22)

11/035 Date of Next Meeting To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 13th September 2011 at Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall.

Annual Parish Meeting to be held on Tuesday 10th May 2011 in Toppin Memorial Hall, Skelton at 7 pm followed by the AGM of Skelton Parish Council

1. Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence

2. Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 11 May 2010.
To confirm that the minutes of the meeting held last year are a true record of the meeting.

3. Report on the Community Action Plan
To hear a report on progress of the Community Action Plan.

4. Parishioners’ forum
To allow any Parishioner an opportunity to raise issues or concerns appertaining to the Parish of Skelton.

5. To fix the date for the next Annual Parish Meeting
To fix the date for the next Annual Parish Meeting for Tuesday 8th May 2012.

11/001 Election of Officers
To appoint a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Budget Committee

11/002 Co Option
To hear any nominations for the vacancies at Skelton and Ivegill.

11/003 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

11/004 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda and for the clerk to reinforce the requirements of a declaration.

11/005 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 8th March 2011 a true record.

11/006 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda

11/007 Reports
a) To hear a report of the work of the Council during 2010/2011 from the Chairman
b) To hear a Report of the Responsible Financial Officer including presentation of the audited accounts
c) To hear a report from Cumbria County Council.

11/008 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting.

11/009 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters.

11/010 Packhorse Bridge at Ivegill
To discuss whether any further action is required regarding the packhorse bridge.

11/011 Planning
To discuss the recent planning applications and decisions.

11/012 Parish Council Meetings
To discuss the venues and timing of future Parish Council Meetings

11/013 Request for Funding/Accounts to pay
Subscriptions for CALC - ￡192
Insurance - ￡754.70
Cumbria Playing Field Association - ￡20

11/14 The Quarry
To consider whether the rent of this land should be put out to tender.

11/018 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 12th July 2011 at Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall.

Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 8^thMarch 2011 at 7.30 pm.

10/082 Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors

10/083 Minutes
To agree the minutes from the meeting held on 11 January 2011 as a true record

10/084 Matters Arising
To discuss any matters arising from the minutes.

10/085 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda.

10/086 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
d) Parish Plan

10/087 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters.

10/088 Planning
To discuss planning applications submitted since the last meeting.

10/089 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting including the emails concerning the QE II Field Challenge.

10/090 Accounts to Pay
To discuss any accounts that are due to be paid:
Parish Plan expenses: ￡1098 for Warwick Network for producing a draft plan and inputting survey results.

10/091 Requests for funding
To discuss any requests for funding. In particular
a) a request for a donation of ￡400 for the Parish Notes
b) A request from Skelton Youth club for ￡500.

10/092 Elections
To discuss the programme for the forthcoming elections.

10/093 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 10th May 2011at Skelton Village Hall providing that no elections were necessary.
 

Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 11^thJanuary 2011 at 7.30 pm.

10/067 Election of Vice Chair/Co-option of new Councillor for Ivegill
To discuss proposals for the office of Vice Chair and any nominations for co-option.

10/068 Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors

10/069 Minutes
To agree the minutes from the meeting held on 9th November 2010 as a true record

10/070 Matters Arising
To discuss any matters arising from the minutes.

10/071 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda.

10/072 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
d) Parish Plan

10/073 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters.

10/074 Planning
To discuss planning applications submitted since the last meeting.

10/075 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting.

10/076 Accounts to Pay
To discuss the accounts that are due to be paid:
C Atkinson’s expenses for upgrading two flower tubs - £31.50
Grit Bin - £196.46

10/077 Requests for funding
Fellrunner bus service – donation of £11.70 requested

10/078 Consultation Paper – Have your Say
To receive any comments on the recently published consultation paper on the proposed cuts to be made by Cumbria County Council affecting their budget.

10/079 Winter Grit Programme
To discuss the arrangements for winter grit distribution

10/080 Parish Meeting 2011
To discuss any proposals for the format of the Parish Meeting to be held in May 2011.

10/081 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 8th March 2011 at Skelton Village Hall
 

 Skelton Parish Council in Ivegill Village Hall on Tuesday 9^thNovember 2010 at 7.30 pm.

10/052 Election of Chairperson and Vice Chair
Following the resignation of David Ray nominations are invited for the position of Chairperson and Vice Chair.

10/053 Co-option of new Councillor(s)
To discuss the possible co-option of a new Councillor for the Ivegill Ward.

10/054 Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors.

10/055 Minutes
To agree the minutes from the budget meeting held on 12th October 2010 as a true record.

10/056 Matters Arising
To discuss any matters arising from the minutes.

10/057 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda.

10/058 Reports
To hear reports from
a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
d) Parish Plan

10/059 Budget 2011/12
For the budget committee to present the draft budget for the forthcoming year.

10/060 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters.

10/061 Planning
To discuss planning applications submitted since the last meeting.

10/062 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting.

10/063 Accounts to Pay
To discuss the accounts that are due to be paid:
RoSPA £74.03
Grasscutting bill £1625
Graveyard Grants £340, £340 and £170
Foster Fabrications £928.25

10/064 Purchase of Grit Bins
To discuss if more Grit Bins are required for the winter ahead.

10/065 Laithes – The Playground
To consider the Council’s position regarding Mr Young’s letter concerning the use of the playground at Laithes.

10/066 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 11th January 2011at Skelton Village Hall

09/53 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

09/54 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2009 as a true record.

09/55 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda including:
a) Signpost restoration – no tipping at Lamonby and fingerposts
b) Allotments
c) Update on playground improvements

09/56 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda

09/57 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
d) Community Plan

09/58 Appointment of Trustees
To discuss the appointment of a Trustee for Lamonby Educational Trust

09/59 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters concerning local highways.

09/60 Planning
To discuss planning applications and in particular
Grant –
09/0694 Mr S Okeeffe, Park View Skelton -alterations to bungalow
09/0665 Mr Schmid, Castleside Highhead Castle Ivegill
internal and external alterations and erection of conservatory.
09/0581 Mr Parkinson Upfront Gallery - erection of gallery for puppet theatre and museum.
09 0823 Mr Brunetti, 2 Ellonby Road, Skelton – conservatory to rear
Applications
09/0906 Ms Irving Linton Ghyll Cottage, Ivegill, CA4 0PG, proposed two storey dwelling 09/61 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting

09/62 Accounts to Pay
To consider payment of the following accounts:
Windows upgrade for Clerks computer - £15.00
Hire of Ivegill Village Hall - £15

09/63 Grasscutting
To discuss the possible tendering of the grass cutting for years 2010 to 2013

09/64 Requests for Funding
To consider a request for funding for the following community groups/services;
a. Skelton Crafty Kids - £379.24 for materials
b. Parish notes

09/65 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 9th March 2010.

Skelton Parish Council in Ivegill Village Hall on Tuesday 10^th November 2009 at 7.30 pm.

09/40 Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence from members of the Council

09/41 Minutes

To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 8th September 2009 as a true record:

09/42 Matters Arising

To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda.

09/43 Declaration of Interest

To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda

09/44 Reports

To hear reports from a) Eden District Council

Cumbria County Council
Cumbria Constabulary

09/45 Highways

To receive a report on highways matters including

Signage in general and the removal of the ‘No tipping’ sign at Laithes.

09/46 Planning

To discuss planning applications and in particular

Howes Farm Windfarm Inquiry

09/47 Allotments

To discuss the allotments owned by Skelton Parish Council

09/48 Correspondence

To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting

ROSPA report suggests that remedial work is required at Braisgate ie
Spring bird – remove sharp edges at the head and timber edge is decaying
Goal posts – a warning notice is required “do not climb on the equipment”. Recommended that the area be re-seeded.

09/49 Accounts to Pay

Clerks Expenses - £38.95 to include inkjet cartridges and postage

09/50 Request for Funding

Ivegill Church requesting funding for memorial garden – Cost around £500

09/51 Budget

To discuss the outcome of the budget sub committee meeting and the precept for 2010/2011

09/52 Date of Next Meeting

To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 12 January 2010
 

Skelton Parish Council in Hutton End Village Hall on Tuesday 8 September 2009 at 7.30 pm.

Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 14^th July 2009 at 7.30 pm.

09/16 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

09/17 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 12 May 2009 as a true record and to authorise the draft minutes of the Parish Meeting held on 12th May 2009 as a true record

09/18 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda.

09/19 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda

09/20 Reports
To hear reports from
a) Cumbria Constabulary
b) Eden District Council
c) Cumbria County Council
d) Community Plan

09/21 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting

09/22 Highways
To receive a report on any highways matters arising and to receive an update on the accident blackspot at Rigg House.

09/23 Planning
To discuss planning applications and in particular
a) CCC - Site Allocation Policy – Thackwood being considered for landfill site
b) Applications – Ivegill Church – alterations to entrance and ramped path
c) Grants –
Ivegill School- insertion of a door and upgrade to playground (09/0258)
Mr Bargh, Wood close Farm, Skelton – erection of agricultural storage shed (09/0200)
Mr Davies, The Old Vicarage, Ivegill – erection of gazebo, hot tub and sauna (09/0235)

09/24 Accounts to Pay
Clerks Expenses - £6.35

09/25 Requests for Funding
a) Blencowe and Laithes Village Hall – for extension to Village Hall.
Estimate £13,000 of works
b) Community Plan expenses

09/26 The Painting of Notice Boards and Seats by UCC
To report on the voluntary work done by UCC on MAD day

09/27 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 8 September 2009.

The Parishioners of Skelton Parish are invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting to be held on Tuesday 12th May 2009 in Toppin Memorial Hall, Skelton at 7 pm (Followed by the AGM and an ordinary meeting of Skelton Parish Council)


The Parish Council takes the opportunity to use the meeting to update Parishioners of the progress of the SKELTON COMMUNITY PLAN AND TO DISCUSS THE WAY FORWARD



Come along, see what is happening in your Parish, how you can get involved and what you can contribute to the future of your community


The meeting will be addressed by Carl Glynn of Rural Community Council for Cumbria

Agenda

1/2009 Apologies for absence
2/2009 Minutes of the meeting held 8 May 2008
3/2009 Skelton Community Plan
4/2009 Parishioners Comments

Annual General Meeting of Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 12 May 2009 at 7.30 pm followed by an ordinary meeting of the Parish Council.

Annual General Meeting

09/001 Election of Officers
To appoint a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Budget Committee

09/002 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

09/003 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda

09/004 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 13th May 2008 as a true record.

09/005 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda

09/006 Chairman’s Report
To hear a report of the work of the Council during 2009/10 including a financial report

09/007 Accounts
a) Presentation of the audited accounts and the annual return
b) Overpayment of grant for graveyards
c) New Account with HSBC

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09/008 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 13th May 2008 as a true record.

09/009 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda

09/010 Reports
a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary

09/011 Co option of new Councillor for Ivegill area

09/012 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting including an interest received from UCC regarding involvement in MAD day.

09/013 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters

09/014 Planning
To discuss the recent planning applications and decisions.

09/015 Parish Council Meetings
To discuss the venues and timing of future Parish Council Meetings

09/016 Request for Funding/Accounts to pay
a) Lamonby Bonfire Site – request for funds for clearing the site
b) Community Plan – request for funding for expenses incurred and future
contingency expenses
c) Allianz – Insurance Premium - £642.42
d) Cumbria Playing Field Association Subscription - £15.50
e) Funding for computer for the clerk

09/017 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 14th July 2009 at Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall.

08/78 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

08/79 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 13 January 2009 as a true record

08/80 Matters Arising
To discuss any matters arising from the minutes including:
Update on accident blackspot update at Durdar
Update on lighting for the Village Hall
Steelgate pond update
UCC MADday


08/81 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda.

08/ 82 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary

08/83 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters reported to or observed by Councillors

08/84 Planning
To discuss any recent planning applications including;
a) Skelton Wind Farm – objections previously recorded sent to the Inspectorate for inclusion at the Inquiry
b) Lamonby Wind Farm application withdrawn
c) Hardrigg Hall – construction of a silage clamp
d) Stone House, Skelton Wood End change of use of attached barn to living accommodation with alternations and extensions
e) Auldby Farm, Laithes – erection of covered silage pit


08/85 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting including the tendered resignation of Alistair Leslie.

08/86 Accounts to Pay
To consider payment of any accounts that have fallen due including:
a) Travelling expenses
b) Clerks expenses £107.63
c) Parish Plan expenses
Also new signatories required for the Barclays Account.

08/87 Requests for Funding
Request for funding for:
Parish Notes,
Skelton Village Hall and
Community Plan.

08/88 Parish Plan
To receive an update on the working group meetings that had been held in December 2008 and March 2008.

08/89 Parish Meeting
To discuss any speaker or arrangements needed for the Annual Parish Meeting,

08/90 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 12 May 2009 at Skelton Village Hall.

Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 13th January 2009 at 7.30 pm.

08/63 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

08/64 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 11 November 2008 as a true record

08/65 Matters Arising
To discuss any matters arising from the minutes including:
Update on Notice board repairs


08/66 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda and to ensure that all Councillors have completed an up to date form.

08/67 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
08/68 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters reported to or observed by Councillors including:
a) Accident blackspot at Rigg House/Belmont/Crown Inn, Durdar Road
b) Squirrel warning signs
c) Grit bins in Skelton village

08/69 Planning
To discuss any recent planning applications

08/70 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting.

08/71 Accounts to Pay
To consider payment of any accounts that have fallen due including:
a) training CALC for Liz Blake and Terry Jolley

08/72 Requests for Funding
To discuss any requests for funding including the request from Ivegill Village Hall for funds to build a meeting room.

08/73 Parish Plan
To receive an update on the working group meeting that had been held in December 2008

08/75 Skelton Church
To discuss the need for repairs to the Lychgate Light

08/76 Councillors Expenses
To discuss expenses for training courses and meetings attended outside the parish

08/77 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 10th March 2009 at Skelton Village Hall.
 

Skelton Parish Council in Hutton End Village Hall on Tuesday 11th November 2008 at 7.30 pm.

08/46 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

08/47 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 11 November 2008 as a true record

08/48 Matters Arising
To discuss any matters arising from the minutes:
Hutton End Village Hall had submitted invoice for flooring

08/49 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda and to ensure that all Councillors have completed an up to date form.

08/50 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary

08/51 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters including a report by Robert Towers about speed limits.

08/52 Planning
To discuss planning applications and in particular:
a) the meeting held by CALC at Carlisle on 24th November 2008
b) Amendments to planning applications at Rushgill House, Skelton Wood end and Honeysuckle close, Thomas Close

08/53 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting.

08/54 Accounts to Pay
Graveyard Grants – set last year at £340 and £170
Ivegill Village Hall fee - £12

08/56 Requests for Funding
a) CAB request for funding to help run the advice centre
b) Fellrunner bus service – reminder that they are requesting a donation of £7.00 for the service they provide.
c) Ivegill Village hall request funding for work to make a meeting room to be used as a drop in centre.

08/57 Budget Committee
Report by the Chairman of the Budget Committee as to next year’s proposed precept and signature of the minutes of the meeting by the Vice Chairman.
Update as to Clerk’s wages.

08/58 Parish Plan
Update on the working group meeting that had been held I September 2008

08/59 Noticeboards
To discuss if any replacement noticeboards are required of repairs needed to existing noticeboards.

08/60 Fingerpost signs
Update on the position regarding fingerpost sign restoration

08/61 Adoption of the Model Publication Scheme
To discuss the New Model Publication Scheme (Freedom of Information Act) and its adoption by the Parish Council.

08/62 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 13 January 2009 at Skelton Village Hall.
 

Skelton Parish Council Meeting on 09/9/2008 at 7.30pm in Ivegill Village Hall

08/30 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

08/31 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 8th July 2008 as a true record:


08/32 Matters Arising
A workshop with VAC was arranged and 6 Councillors attended. A further workshop would be held on 3 Sept (Eden) or 16 September (Carlisle)

08/33 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda

08/34 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
08/35 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters

08/36 Planning
To discuss planning applications and in particular
a) 03/0600 Application to amend an application granted in 2003 at
Glenhush, Ellonby

Granted
b) Sunroom at Honeysuckle Cottage, Thomas Close, Calthwaite
c) Picture framing business The Old Barn Skelton
d) Double Garage, The Inch, Lamonby

Withdrawn
e) Variation to conditions, Greenhollows Caravan Site (x2)

08/37 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting. In particular
a) the letter received from Margaret Young Advertising the Flower Festival on 4/5 October 2008.
b) Resource Cumbria’s campaign to sell compost bins

08/38 Accounts to Pay
The Audit - £158.63
Clerks expenses – Internet charges £25.27
Clerks Wages

08/39 Requests for Funding
Hutton End Village Hall – new kitchen floor £800 + VAT

08/40 Budget Committee
To finalise the committee and make arrangements for the Budget Committee meeting (proposal for 7 pm 11 November 2008)

08/41 The Audit
The outcome of the Audit

08/42 Declarations of Interest
To ensure that all Councillors complete a declaration of interest form in accordance with the regulations.

08/43 The Parish Plan
To discuss the way forward with the Parish Plan

08/44 Skelton in Bloom
To discuss the future of Skelton in Bloom

08/45 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 11 November 2008 at Hutton End Village Hall.
 

Skelton Parish Council Meeting on 08/07/2008 at 7.30pm in Skelton Village Hall

08/018 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

05/019 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 13th May 2008 as a true record:

08/020 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda.
EDC will let us have signs for dog fouling at Braisgate when they have a new supply.
Poo bags no longer available
Nothing done about the pond at Steelgate

08/021 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda

08/022 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary

08/023 Community Safety Officer
Mark Mckay to introduce himself to the Council and Parishioners

08/024 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters including:
• Highways Stewards – new system requires reporting to a steward for the area. Recommend that we have a representative to report to Stewards meetings.
• Grasscutting on the roadside bank adjacent to the High Garth Meadows Estate, Ivegill

08/025 Planning
To discuss planning applications and in particular
Grants:
a) 3/79008 – Thackwood clay extraction
b) 08/0270 – Stonehouse, Skelton Wood End – Mr and Mrs Rowlands
Change of use of barn to living accommodation.
Withdrawn:
c) 08/0213 – Roe Hill, Highbridge, Dalston – Mr and Mrs Willows
d) 08/0214 - Roe Hill, Highbridge, Dalston – Mr and Mrs Willows

08/026 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting and in particular the correspondence regarding closure of BT telephone boxes

08/027 Accounts to Pay
Clerks Expenses - £53.24 including internet payments
Computer maintenance - Beacon computers £40 + VAT
Computer memory upgrade with Lenovo

08/028 Parish Plan
To discuss the merits of undertaking a Parish Plan.

08/029 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 9th September 2008 at Ivegill Village Hall

Skelton Parish Council Meeting on 13/05/2008 at 7.00pm in Skelton Village Hall

7 pm Annual Parish Meeting – Parish/Community Plan

1. Minutes
To allow the Chairman to sign the minutes of the Parish Meeting held in May 2007 as a true record

2. Matters Arising
To deal with any matters arising from the minutes

3. Parish/Community Plan
Guest Speaker from Voluntary Action Cumbria to talk about the requirements and benefits to the Parish of such a plan.

4. Open Forum
Parishioners may raise any issues they wish.

7.30 pm Annual General Meeting

08/001 Election of Officers
To appoint a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Budget Committee

08/002 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

08/003 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 11th March 2008 as a true record.

08/004 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda

08/005 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda

08/006 Chairman’s Report
To hear a report of the work of the Council during 2007/08 including a financial report.

08/007 Accounts
Presentation of the audited accounts and the annual return

08/008 Reports
a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary

08/009 Parish Plan
A preliminary discussion to assess the merits of a Community or Parish Plan

08/010 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters including

08/011 Parish Council Meetings
To discuss the venues and timing of future Parish Council Meetings

08/012 Laithes Play Area
To discuss the dumping of tree clippings etc on the play area.

08/013 Planning
To discuss the recent planning applications and decisions.

08/014 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting

08/015 Requests for funding
To discuss any requests for funding

08/016 Accounts to Pay
Allianz – Insurance payment £601.67
Cumbria Playing Field Assoc Subscription £15.50
S & V Johnston – extra repairs to notice board

08/017 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 8th July 2008 at Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall.
 

Skelton Parish Council Meeting on 11/03/2008 at 7.30pm in Skelton Village Hall

Skelton Parish Council Meeting on 08/01/2008 at 7.30pm in Skelton Village Hall

07/067 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence

07/068 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 13 November 2007 as a true record

07/069 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda ie
Invoice received for the chairs for Hutton End – cheque to be signed
Audit Risk assessment not arrived yet
Further letter received from Mr Bridge re Greystoke Windfarm
Highways had been contacted re church flooding and was to liaise with CA
PC Holliday aware of the concerns of the council regarding vandalism
Clerk being chased for further declarations of interests from EDC
Budget committee had not met because of illness. Budget was an agenda item.

07/070 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda

07/071 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary

07/072 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters including
a) the gritting of the Ivegill Road at the sharp bend.
b) Speeding at Unthank

07/073 Planning
To discuss planning applications and in particular
a) Withdrawal of planning application at yew Tree House, Skelton
Conversion of barn into adjascent barn (1753)
b) Application for Mr and Mrs Donoghue for conversion of bothy into
dwelling to be used as holiday lets (1575)
c) Greenhollows – grant of permission to change the siting of caravans on site. (1577)

07/074 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting

07/075 Accounts to Pay
Clerks expenses

07/076 Budget
To consider the budget for the forthcoming financial year and agree a precept.

07/077 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 11 March 2008

Skelton Parish Council Meeting on 13/11/2007 at 7.30pm in Ivegill Village Hall

07/050  Apologies. To receive any apologies for absence.

07/051 Minutes. To agree minutes from the previous meeting held on11/09/2007.

07/052 Matters Arising. To discuss matters arising from the minutes.
   a) Hutton End Village Hall request for funding.
   b) Audit Risk Assessment.

07/053 Declaration of Interest. To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda.

07/054 Reports. Resolved:  To hear reports from:-
   a) Eden District Council.
   b) Cumbria County Council.
   c) Cumbria Constabulary.

7/055 Highways. To receive a report on highway matters.

07/056 Planning. To discuss planning applications and in particular:-
Applications:
07/0716 - Donaghue, Conversion of barn/bothy to holiday lets.  The Barn, Rushgill, Skelton.
07/0825 - Martin Brothers, variation of conditions at Greenhollows Country Park.
   Granted applications:
      1) 07/0627 Bainbridge. Conversion of a barn to a 2 bed holiday let at Belmont Farm, Ivegill.
      2) 07/0713 Brown. Change of use of barn to living accommodation at Pennine View, Lamonby.
      3) 070621 Inglewood. Change of use to office/workshop at Old Sawmill, Units 1&2, Unthank End, Skelton

07/057Correspondence. To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting

07/058 Account to Pay. No accounts rendered

07/059 Requests for Funding. Fellrunner services (1581). Request for funding of the Parish notes.

07/060 Renovation of the signposts. To discuss any progress on the restoration of the old style sign posts and the way forward.

07/061 Web Site. To discuss the progress with the web site

07/062Churchyards. To agree the annual donation to Parish graveyards.  Including consideration of an increase as requested by Ivegill PCC (1577)

07/063 Vandalism. To discuss the issues of vandalism in the Parish and preventative measures.

07/064 Code of Conduct. To discuss the implications of the newly adopted Code of Conduct.

07/065 Budget Committee. To agree the members of the Budget Committee and to arrange a meeting.

7/066 Date of Next meeting. To agree that the date of the next Parish Council meeting will be on 08/01/08 at the Toppin Memorial Hall.