Agenda
Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 13thJuly 2010 at 7.30 pm.
10/020 Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors
10/021 Minutes
To agree the minutes from the previous meeting held on 11th May 2010.
10/022 Matters Arising
To discuss any matters arising from the minutes including:
a) Planning Permission – Rigg House
b) Owners of the packhorse bridge Ivegill
c) Grant for ramp at Ivegill Church
d) No Tipping Letter to Laithes Residents
e) Election of a Vice Chairman
10/023 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the
agenda.
10/024 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
d) Parish Plan
10/025 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters including:
a) state of the roads at Ivegill
10/026 Planning
To discuss planning applications and in particular
a) The Stables, Grange Farm, Ivegill – retrospective application
b) 10/0487 Sunroom at 6 Phoenix Park, Skelton for
Mr and Mrs Sewell
c) 10/0490 change of use of café to self contained holiday until,
for Mr Stamper, High Head Castle Farm
d) 10/0492 Erection of single storey dwelling for Mr and Mrs
Wilson on land adjacent to Gill force, Ellonby
e) 10/0555 Greystoke Forest for M Sport
Construction of new sections of track and upgrade of
existing tracks
10/027 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the
last meeting including:
a) Request for maintenance to the tubs by Mr Bloomfield’s bench
b) Mr Murdock’s letter regarding the grass cutting contract
10/028 Accounts to Pay
To discuss the accounts that are due to be paid including:
Clerks Expenses:
Postage £15.40 Windows update £15.00
Stationery £ 8.40
Purchase by the clerk of a printer n- £49.97
Repairs to post at the play area at Laithes - £70.00
10/029 Requests for Funding
To consider any requests for funding including
a) the presentation of invoices for £184.25 by Skelton Crafty Kids
10/029 NSI Account
To discuss the re-investment of the funds in the NSI account
Instant access account 2.14%
Growth bond (1 year) 3.00%
Growth bong (2 years) 3.70%
10/030 Quarry Land
To discuss the lease of the quarry land
(The existing occupier of the quarry land has changed his mind and now wishes to
continue to rent it at a sum of £25. Another request had been made to rent the
land by a local farmer at a rent of £15 (or £25 if required))
10/031 Signpost Restoration
To discuss the contract for the signpost restoration works and the way forward.
10/032 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 14th
September 2010 at Hutton End Village Hall
AGM and Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Village Hall on Tuesday 11th May 2010 at 7.00 pm.
AGM
10/001 Election of Officers
To appoint a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Budget Committee
10/002 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence
10/003 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the
agenda
10/004 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the AGM held on 12th May
2009 as a true record.
10/005 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda
10/006 Chairman’s Report
To hear a report of the work of the Council during 2010/10 including a financial
report
10/007 Accounts
Presentation of the audited accounts and the annual return
ORDINARY MEETING
10/008 Vacancies on the Council
To discuss the two vacancies that had arisen on the Council.
10/009 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 12th May
2009 as a true record.
10/010 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda
including:
a) Developments with the Packhorse Bridge enquiries and the way forward
10/011 Reports
a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
10/012 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the
last meeting.
10/013 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters
10/114 Fly Tipping
To discuss fly tipping in the area including
a) the removal of the sign at Laithes again
b) Tipping at Beech Lonning – Ivegill
10/015 Planning
To discuss the recent planning applications and decisions.
10/016 Parish Council Meetings
To discuss the venues and timing of future Parish Council Meetings
10/017 Request for Funding/Accounts to pay
a) Allianz – Insurance Premium -
b) Cumbria Playing Field Association Subscription
c) Request for funding for Improvements to Ivegill footpaths
d) Request for funding for Ivegill Church Ramp
10/018 Lamonby Educational Trust
Request by the existing Trustees to nominate a further Trustee of the
Educational Trust
10/019 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 13th
July 2010 at Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall.
09/66 Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies for absence
09/67 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday
12th January 2010 as a true record
09/68 Matters Arising
To discuss any matters arising from the minutes including:
a) Developments at Rigg House bend
b) To report that no invoices had been received so far from Skelton Crafty
Kids regarding funding.
09/69 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the
agenda.
09/70 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
d) Community Plan Committee
09/71 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters reported to or observed by Councillors
including:
a) Packhorse Bridge Ivegill
09/72 Planning
To discuss any recent planning applications including:
Application no 10/095 Greystone House, Skelton change of use of recreation room
to holiday cottage.
Grant of applications:
09/1027 covered midden, Auldby Farm, Laithes
09/1025 to remove local occupancy restriction at Chapelfield, Skelton
09/73 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the
last meeting including the nomination of Jim Sealby to attend the Royal Garden
Party in June 2010.
09/74 Accounts to Pay
To consider payment of any accounts that have fallen due including:
a) Clerks expenses including telephone and internet for the year
b) Domain maintenance for web site -£53.49 + VAT
09/75 Tenders for Grasscutting 2009 – 2012
To consider the tenders received for grasscutting
09/76 Parish Meeting
To discuss any speaker or arrangements needed for the Annual Parish Meeting,
09/77 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 11 May
2010 at Skelton Village Hall.
Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall on Tuesday 13th July2010 at 7.30 pm
Skelton Parish Council in Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall on Tuesday 12th January 2010 at 7.30 pm.
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 10th 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.
09/28 Apologies for AbsenceTo receive apologies for absence
09/29 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 14th July 2009 as a true record.
09/30 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda.
09/31 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda
09/32 Reports
To hear reports from
a) Cumbria Constabulary
b) Eden District Council
c) Cumbria County Council
d) Parish Plan
09/33 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting and in particular:
a) Adoption of red telephone kiosk at Skelton, Hutton and Thomas Close
09/34 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters including:
a) Developments with signage for Rigg House bend.
09/35 Planning
To discuss planning applications and in particular
a) 0513 – Slurry lagoon at Middle Farm, Laithes – objection by neighbours
(see letter 1809)
09/36 Accounts to Pay
CALC subscription
09/37 Requests for Funding
Skelton Nursery Group – request for contribution towards outdoor play equipment.
09/38 Finance -
1. To agree a date for the Budget committee meeting so that draft budget can be put before the committee at the November meeting (suggested date 13 October 2009).
2. To present the audited accounts to the Council for approval
09/39 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 10 November 2009 at Ivegill Village Hall
Skelton Parish Council in Skelton
Village Hall on Tuesday 14th July 2009 at 7.30 pm.
09/16 Apologies for Absence 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)
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 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.
Skelton Parish Council in Skelton
Village Hall on Tuesday 10th March 2009 at 7.30 pm.
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
07/078 Apologies for AbsenceTo receive apologies for absence
07/079 Minutes
To authorise the Chairperson to sign the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 8th January 2008 as a true record
07/080 Parishioners’ Comments
To allow any members of the public present have their say before and after the meeting.
07/081 Matters Arising
To note any matters arising from the above minutes that are not on this agenda ie
Highways matters has been reported in particular a letter sent to Eden Housing re Pennine View
Eden Planning Department has been notified by email that we had an interest in the progression of the wind farm application
Messrs Johnston has been tasked with replacement of the noticeboard at Thomas Close and to repair Skelton noticeboard.
The Clerk contacted the Fellrunner bus service to ascertain what service they offered. They apparently travel Calthwaite to Catterlen on Friday’s giving passengers 3 hours in Penrith before the return trip.
Dog fouling sign 200mm x 300mm x 3mm = £25 pus VAT
07/082 Declaration of Interest
To allow any member the opportunity to declare an interest in any item on the agenda
07/083 Reports
To hear reports from a) Eden District Council
b) Cumbria County Council
c) Cumbria Constabulary
07/084 Highways
To receive a report on highways matters including
a) Proposals for temporary speed limits at B5305 for 14 days from 17 March 2008 at Hutton in Forest to Unthank
b) Temporary road closure C1036 north and south from B5305 for 14 days from 17 March 2008 and Linton Bridge
07/085 Planning
Planning application Grants
07/1022 DD and IL Milton – Ext to garden into agri land, The Green Skelton
07/1029 Mr and Mrs Bauer – Ext to living accom Bownass Barn, Lamonby
07/0977 Mr and Mrs D O’Dowd – Erection of detached garage and workshop, Tor House, Skelton
07/086 Correspondence
To give members an opportunity to consider the correspondence received since the last meeting
07/087 Accounts to Pay
Mr Pearson – web site - £32.96
Mr Johnston – notice boards £230 pus £60 for repairs to Skelton
07/088 Requests for funding
None except for Mencap
07/089 Lamonby School Land
To hear an update on the registration of land at Lamonby School and proposals for the land in the future.
07/090 Grit Bins
To discuss the need for any replacement/new grit bins
07/091 Funding
To discuss the possible funding of community projects from The Eden Vale Neighbourhood forum.
07/92 Date of Next Meeting
To agree that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting will be Tuesday 13th May 2008
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.