Minutes February 2014
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 11 February 2014
at the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 21.50
Present: Cllrs. John Baldock (Acting Chair)
Dorothy Hames
Bill Abram
Steve Douglas
Paul Blane
Chris Lennon
James O’Hare
Parish Clerk David Maughan
In attendance 10 members of the public
Public Participation
- We were advised that Lancashire County Council had completed their work in respect of the previous application for footpaths and Kath Prince provided the completed forms for us to submit to ’English Nature’ and ‘Southport & District Wildfowl Association’ then send notices to LCC. Parish Clerk to action
- Question asked about lack of agenda on the website, see agenda item below
- We were asked what was happening in respect of the Environment Agency and full explanation was given as to the position in respect of dispute as to who will pay for the necessary works involved. We await developments but explained it was a Government issue rather than a Parish Council or Borough Council issue
- We were asked to arrange for road sign to identify ‘Old Hollow Lane’ – Parish clerk to contact WLBC
- We were advised that manhole not repaired opposite Community Centre and we commented that this was WLBC property and that they had been chased
- There had been a sign erected on the new estate on Guinea Hall Lane and had the necessary permission been granted for it. Clerk to contact WLBC
163/13 Apologies
None
164/13 Declarations of Interest
None other than Paul Blane in respect of Agenda item for Planning
165/13 Minutes of the previous meeting
No amendments were considered necessary. Minutes from meeting of 14 January 2014 signed off
166/13 Update in respect of Toddler Group, CAB, Food Bank, and Post Office
- Council had previously decided not to proceed with CAB initiative as there were concerns over lack of confidentiality
- Clerk advised that the toddler group had visited the site and, unfortunately the room was not big enough for them so they are not proceeding in this respect
- Food Bank had been advised that the room was available, initially for a 12m period and they had accepted this offer and were likely to commence13 March 2014
- Clerk advised that Post Office were in their ‘consultation’ phase and clerk is to seek an update in this respect
167/13Police Report
- No police present (see below for PACT meeting details)
168/13 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
- War memorial refurbishment questioned with WLBC and we aere advised no developments as yet but support was still available
- Blockage of public ‘Right of Way’; referred to WLBC and being taken forward
- Letter (and response) sent to WLBC and dealt with under specific agenda item below
- St Stephens to be contacted in respect of letter from insurers
- WLBC contacted in respect of signage for horses/traffic within the village and we are to take matters forward with LCC once sites are identified
- Contacted John Williamson with regard to removal of moles from Banks Park and we await a quote
- WLBC contacted re obtaining planning permission for Community Centre car park, see agenda item below
169/13 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
- Grazing experienced at Aveling Drive which necessitated calling in the police
170/13Finance
Accounts for payment:-
| Chq No. | Payee | Description | Amount |
| 3378 | Dawn Cannon | Salary | 455.00 |
| 3379 | Jean Mannering | Salary | 187.76 |
| 3380 | David Maughan | Salary | 694.11 |
| 3381 | HMRC | Tax & NI | 14.79 |
| 3382 | BT | Community Centre | 106.20 |
| DD | E On | Electricity Aveling Drive | 7.78 |
| 3383 | Knockout Challenge Ltd | Deposit for Knockout | 636.00 |
171/13 Correspondence for Information
It was noted that the following items of correspondence, for information purposes, had been received since the January meeting (* denotes received by e-mail) and were available for Members to view:-
15 Jan 2014 Parish Magazine*
15 Jan 2014 Late Information Planning Committee*
15 Jan 2014 Property Newsletter*
15 Jan 2014 Civic Dinner Invite 2014*
15 Jan 2014 NFWL – Housing Strategy Consultation*
16 Jan 2014 Bus Service Changes*
16 Jan 2014 Shale Gas Incentives*
16 Jan 2014 NFWL – Mayoral Engagements 16 Jan*
16 Jan 2014 Council Tax Support Grant*
17 Jan 2014 Cabinet Minutes On Line*
17 Jan 2014 Licensing and Gambling Committee*
17 Jan 2014 Parish Councils Tenant Involvement Team*
20 Jan 2014 Appeal Decision Executed 20 Jan (N/M 1)*
20 Jan 2014 NFWL – Learn new computer skills*
20 Jan 2014 NFWL – New Year, new start up business
20 Jan 2014 NFWL – Enjoy the great outdoors*
20 Jan 2014 NFWL – Parks and countryside events*
20 Jan 2014 Decisions of the Planning Committee 16 Jan(N/M nil)*
20 Jan 2014 Audit & Governance Committee Papers On Line*
21 Jan 2014 TTRO Long Lane, Banks (3/2/14 – 7/2/14)&
21 Jan 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions 21 Jan(N/M 2) *
21 Jan 2014 Weekly Planning List 21 Jan (N/M nil)*
21 Jan 2014 HMRC Home Visit SLCC*
21 Jan 2014 LBKVC*
22 Jan 2014 Committee Papers On Line Executive Overview*
22 Jan 2014 Consumer Alerts – Bogus Roofers*
22 Jan 2014 Practitioners Conference Reminder*
22 Jan 2014 AGM SLCC*
23 Jan 2014 NFWL – Draft Economic Strategy*
23 Jan 2014 Member Training Event 03/02/2014*
23 Jan 2014 Further Green Belt Protection Considered*
23 Jan 2014 NFWL – Mayoral Engagements*
24 Jan 2014 Licensing and Appeals Committee 04/02/2014*
24 Jan 2014 SLCC Launch Counselling Services*
24 Jan 2014 NFWL – Free Gas Heating Appliance*
27 Jan 2014 Appeal Decisions Executed 27 Jan (N/M nil)*
27 Jan 2014 West Lancs Moss roads*
27 Jan 2014 SLCC NEC By Elections Spring 2014*
27 Jan 2014 Committee papers On Line Standards Committee*
28 Jan 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M nil)*
28 Jan 2014 Weekly Planning Lists (N/M nil)*
28 Jan 2014 TTRO Square House Lane, Banks*
29 Jan 2014 Planning Enquiry*
29 Jan 2014 Planning Committee Members Update*
29 Jan 2014 Planning Application amendment 4 Hoole Lane*
30 Jan 2014 NFWL – Yew Tree Farm Masterplan*
30 Jan 2014 NFWL – Development briefs Firswood Road and Grove Farm*
30 Jan 2014 Housing Newsletter*
30 Jan 2014 New affordable houses programme starts up*
30 Jan 2014 Playground agreements*
31 Jan 2014 2013/1185/OUT S 106 monies*
31 Jan 2014 NFWL – February Ranger events*
31 Jan 2014 NFWL – Mayoral Engagements*
31 Jan 2014 C & E Overview & Scrutiny Members Overview*
31 Jan 2014 NFWL – Cannabis Scratch & sniff cards*
03 Feb 2014 Appeal Decision Executed 03/02/2014*
04 Feb 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M nil)*
04 Feb 2014 Community Centre Car Park*
04 Feb 2014 Consumer Alerts*
04 Feb 2014 Weekly Planning List 04 Feb 2014 (N/M nil)*
05 Feb 2014 Planning Consultation News*
05 Feb 2014 Committee Papers On Line Planning Committee*
05 Feb 2014 NFWL – Help to repair war memorials*
06 Feb 2014 SLCC AGM Attendance*
06 Feb 2014 Property Newsletter WLBC*
06 Feb 2014 New Homes Bonus Pmts top £900m mark*
07 Feb 2014 News Bulletin SLCC*
07 Feb 2014 West Lancs Now*
11 Feb 2014 Subsidised Bus Services, Budget Proposals*
11 Feb 2014 Committee Papers On Line*
11 Feb 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M 2)*
11 Feb 2014 Whitemoss examination outreach event in Skelmersdale*
11 Feb 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M nil)*
Clerk to contact LCC to seek advice as to when our Aviva contract expires
172/13 To discuss how to utilise S 106 monies
Response received from WLBC. Clerk to write again, requesting an audience with them at Ormskirk to make representation to obtain S 106 monies for our replacement car park
173/13 To consider and discuss car park at St Stephens
Clerk to request Mike Drittler to provide letter from insurance company to clarify their requirements
174/13 To discuss car park at Community Centre
Three quotes had previously been received although Clerk needed to check with one to ensure like for like comparison was evident. Revised quote from Tom Owen now received and we are to proceed with this one, seeking retrospective permission if necessary. Clerk to contact to confirm and arrange for works to be done and invoice to be raised prior to end of financial year to claim outstanding capital funding of £5,000 from WLBC
175/13 To discuss Council requirements for Website representation
We had previously been made aware that the temporary stop gap arrangements as an online presence were defunct and the Council needed to decide what online presence it needed. Clerk to make enquiries and obtain quotes for improved Website and report back to next meeting on progress.
176/13 To discuss proposals for 2014/15 Budget.
- Working Group comprising Cllrs Blane, Douglas, and Lennon, and Clerk previously formed
- They had had a meeting 27 January, following which a suggested budget had been completed and sent to all councillors for information purposes.
- Line by line analysis undertaken during the council meeting and agreed unanimously that it was adopted.
- Precept to claim unchanged at £34,494
- Website budget amount for 2014/15 unchanged at £200 although agreed that funding of up to £1,000 could be needed for new site and agreed that we could take up to the extra £800 from Contingency Fund budget item
- Budget will necessitate utilising £11,551 from Reserves if projected expenditure through to 31 March is correct
177/13 Councillors report and items for future agenda
- Request to discuss position in respect of United Utilities and sewers and drainage in Chapel Lane, Banks
178/13 To receive any reports and recommendations from Members representing the Council on working groups/outside bodies
a) Police and Community Together (PACT) Panel – PACT meeting held 5th February and report read out to Councillors
b) Corporate Planning – nothing to report
c) Community Centre– nothing to report
d) Hesketh Avenue (Banks Park) Clerk to check litter picked by caretaker
e) Inspection Reports – Nothing to report
f) Health Issues (Cllr O’Hare) – Doctor asked to do ‘Funday’
g) Banks Carnival –Cheque for ratification plus we were advised that Police will not control road closures on the day. Agreed that, subject to committee agreement, cheques for up to £300 could be issued in respect of the event without necessity for formal Council agreement and could be retrospectively ratified at following Council meeting, although they would all still require three signatures (including Parish Clerk)
h) Health & Safety -Nothing to report
i) Finance – Nothing to report
179/13 Update from West Lancashire Borough Councillor
- With regard for initiative to allow specific sites for Gypsy and Travellers, Cllr Blane advised that he would not support a legal site being allocated to North Meols
- CCTV now in operation
- Launch of Skylark Close and work done by Cllr Lennon acknowledged
180/13 Planning
Planning Delegated Decisions
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 21 Jan 2014 | 2013/1245/FUL | Fairholme, Marsh Road | Refused |
| 21 Jan 2014 | 2013/1250/FUL | 63 Station Road | Granted |
| 11 Feb 2014 | 2013/1156/COU | Goose Dub Barn, Charnleys Lane | Refused
|
| 11 Feb 2014 | 2013/1323/LDC | Home Farm, Georges Lane | Granted |
Appeal Decisions
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 17 Jan 2014 | 2012/1155/FUL | The Coppins, Boundary Lane | Appeal Withdrawn |
181/13 Date of next meeting
Community Centre 11 March 2014 at 7.15 pm