Minutes January 2014
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 14 January 2014
at the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 22.10
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
- 8 – 10 Station Road remains an issue. Soil deposited there is causing problems and could be polluted. To be taken forward by Clls Baldock and Blane
- Where are we up to with refurbishment of War Memorial. Clerk to enquire via WLBC (Ian Bond)
- Public Right of Way blocked at Aveling Drive/Chipping Manor. Clerk to make enquiries and report back
- Dog fouling getting worse. Cllr Blane advised there was a big PR campaign last year and is to reintroduce via banners going back up
- Speeding buses are an accident waiting to happen. Cllr Abram to bring up via PACT meeting
140/13 Apologies
None
141/13 Declarations of Interest
None other than Paul Blane and Steven Douglas in respect of Agenda item for Planning
142/13 Minutes of the previous meeting
No amendments were considered necessary. Minutes from meeting of 10 December 2013 signed off
143/13 ‘Stay and Play’ toddler group
- Request from Anne Cookson to use the Community Centre
- Funding obtained from WLBC
- Venue needed for one morning per week
- Given this request, and others from Post Office, Food Bank, and CAB, decided to hold an extra-ordinary meeting – to include Dawn Cannon
- Arranged for 28 January, at 6.00 pm at Community Centre
144/13 To discuss proposals in respect of Southport Food Bank
As above (143/13), meeting arranged for 28 January to discuss further although, meantime, any Councillor who wants to visit the Southport branch can arrange to do so – Mon-Fri 9.30 – 5.00
145/13Police Report
- No police present (see below for PACT meeting details)
146/13 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
- Clerk advised that we could operate Food Bank from Community Centre
- Food Bank would have to have Public Liability cover
- Height restrictor for St Stephens car park would need Planning Permission
- S 106 monies not available for St Stephens car park
- Two quotes obtained for tarmac but another required then Council agreed in principal to proceed with Community Centre car park improvement scheme
- Community Grant monies not available for car park
- Solicitor would need to prepare lease
- Clerk to send letter to WLBC in respect of utilising S 106 monies for potential planning application for Hoole Lane to utilise towards replacement car park elsewhere in village
- Spid post to be erected 25 January (Cllrs Baldock and Abram)
147/13 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
- No urgent decisions since last meeting
148/13Finance
Accounts for payment:-
| Chq No. | Payee | Description | Amount |
| 3371 | Dawn Cannon | Salary | 455.00 |
| 3372 | Jean Mannering | Salary | 187.76 |
| 3373 | David Maughan | Salary | 694.11 |
| 3374 | HMRC | Tax & NI | 14.79 |
| 3375 | David Maughan | Q4 2013 Expenses | 308.34 |
| 3376 | United Utilities | Water Hoole Lane | 23.09 |
| DD | BT | Telephone Hoole Lane | 98.58 |
| DD | E On | Electric Hoole Lane | 34.94 |
| DD | E On | Electric Aveling Drive | 8.79 |
| DD | E On | Electric Hoole Lane | 16.04 |
149/13 Correspondence for Information
It was noted that the following items of correspondence, for information purposes, had been received since the December meeting (* denotes received by e-mail) and were available for Members to view:-
10 Dec 2013 Council Papers On Line*
12 Dec 2013 NFWL – Sign up for Winter text alerts for WLBC Services*
12 Dec 2013 NFWL – WL tenant convicted for cannabis evicted*
12 Dec 2013 WLCVS Bulletin 12/12/2013*
12 Dec 2013 January Bus Service changes*
12 Dec 2013 Autumn Statement Round Up*
13 Dec 2013 Decisions of the Planning Committee (N/M nil)*
13 Dec 2013 Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service*
13 Dec 2013 NFWL – Leaders Christmas message*
13 Dec 2013 Council Papers Alt Crossens IDB*
13 Dec 2013 Consumer Alerts*
13 Dec 2013 January’s Bus Service Changes leaflet*
13 Dec 2013 Subsidised Bus Services
13 Dec 2013 Subsidised Bus Services Budget proposals*
16 Dec 2013 Appeal Decision Executed 16 Dec (N/M nil)*
16 Dec 2013 NFWL – Ashurst Meeting Room*
16 Dec 2013 Forward Plan Cabinet 14 Jan 2014*
17 Dec 2013 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M nil)*
17 Dec 2013 Kirkwells Planning News Winter 2013/14*
17 Dec 2013 Council 18 Dec Licensing*
17 Dec 2013 Weekly Planning Lists 17 Dec (N/M 2)*
17 Dec 2013 Parish Councils Tenant Improvement Team*
18 Dec 2013 Property Newsletter*
18 Dec 2013 NFWL – Domestic Abuse*
18 Dec 2013 LCC Parish Champion Newsletter*
18 Dec 2013 Planning Committee Members Update Issue 8*
18 Dec 2013 Subsidised Bus Service Budget Proposals Urgent*
18 Dec 2013 News Bulletin *
18 Dec 2013 Environment Bulletin West Lancs Jan 2014*
19 Dec 2013 Airport Commission mulls over Heathrow and Gatwick*
20 Dec 2013 Castlehey Community nAction & Engagement Day*
20 Dec 2013 NFWL – Home Car Link*
20 Dec 2013 West Lancs Now*
23 Dec 2013 Appeal Decisions executed 23 Dec (N/M nil)*
23 Dec 2013 ENV Bulletin Jan 2014*
24 Dec 2013 Weekly Planning List (N/M 3)*
24 Dec 2013 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M 1)*
30 Dec 2013 Appeal Decision Executed 30 Dec(N/M nil)*
31 Dec 2013 Planning Delegated Decision (N/M nil)*
02 Jan 2014 Consumer Alerts*
03 Jan 2014 West Lancs Now*
03 Jan 2014 NFWL – WLBC adopts living wage for staff*
06 Jan 2014 NFWL – Ruff Wood & St Helens Rd Park*
06 Jan 2014 Cabinet Papers On Line*
06 Jan 2014 Precept & Tax Base*
07 Jan 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M Nil)*
07 Jan 2014 West Lancs 3TF*
07 Jan 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M nil)*
08 Jan 2014 Committee Papers On Line – Planning*
08 Jan 2014 West Lancs Property Newsletter*
08 Jan 2014 Crime Prevention Poster*
08 Jan 2014 Quality Hardwood Bus Shelters in Lancashire*
09 Jan 2014 Planning Application amendment 2013/1217/COU*
09 Jan 2014 Funding boost for affordable housing*
09 Jan 2014 NFWL – Partnership to crack down on vandalism*
10 Jan 2014 Mailing request*
10 Jan 2014 Housing strategy 2014/2019*
10 Jan 2014 West Lancs Now*
10 Jan 2014 Institute of Local Council Mgmt Survey*
11 Jan 2014 G Mail Update, Reach More People You Know*
12 Jan 2014 LALC Next Meeting*
13 Jan 2014 Cuadrilla Update*
14 Jan 2014 SLCC New Secretary*
14 Jan 2014 Weekly Planning List 14 Jan 2014 (N/M nil)*
14 Jan 2014 NFWL – Send your selfie to Chapel Gallery*
14 Jan 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M 2)*
14 Jan 2014 WLCVS Invitation*
150/13 To discuss how to utilise S 106 monies
Nothing further to report at this juncture
151/13 To consider and discuss car park at St Stephens
- Letter of Intent has been provided to Dave Buck who now needs to clarify ‘Right of Access’ needs
- Clerk to request Mike Drittler to provide letter from insurance company to clarify their requirements
152/13 To discuss initial proposals for 2014/15 Budget
- Working Group comprising Cllrs Blane, Douglas, and Lennon, and Clerk previously formed
- Further meeting scheduled for 27 January at 5.30 pm at Community Centre to finalise matters ahead of next Parish Council meeting
153/13 To discuss possible utilisation of Community Centre as a Sub Post Office, a Food Bank, and as an extension of Southport CAB
Special meeting arranged for 28 January to discuss further (see 143/13 above)
154/13 Councillors report and items for future agenda
- Request to discuss position in respect of Environment Agency
- Request to discuss possible future village projects and funding thereof via update of Village Plan
- To investigate potential double yellow lines on one side of Hoole Lane
- To investigate signage that might be available to manage horses in traffic within the village
155/13 To receive any reports and recommendations from Members representing the Council on working groups/outside bodies
a) Police and Community Together (PACT) Panel – No PACT meeting held. Next one scheduled for 5 February at Community Centre
b) Corporate Planning – nothing to report
c) Community Centre– See 143/13 and 152/13 above
d) Hesketh Avenue (Banks Park) Molehills present. Clerk to approach John Williamson to catch moles
e) Inspection Reports – Nothing to report
f) Health Issues (Cllr O’Hare) – New Doctor in situ – Santosh Dontula
g) Banks Carnival –Meeting arranged
h) Health & Safety -Nothing to report
i) Finance – Nothing to report
156/13 Update from West Lancashire Borough Councillor
- Environment Agency stance on Internal Drainage Boards must be challenged or Council Tax will be increased by 7% (unless savings achieved elsewhere) and LCC must reconsider as they are responsible for flood issues. Likely that Government will need to do a ‘U’ turn
- Defribulator at St Stephens School courtesy of Len Wright – now well ahead of target for village
- Budgets now at West Lancs – awaited
157/13 Planning
Weekly Planning Lists
| Date | Reference | Address |
| 17 Dec 2013 | 2013/1156/COU | Goose Dub Barn |
| 17 Dec 2013 | 2013/1305/LDC | Sugar Stubbs stables |
| 24 Dec 2013 | 2013/1185/OUT | St Stephens School |
| 24 Dec 2013 | 2013/12569/COU | 4 Hoole Lane |
| 24 Dec 2013 | 2013/1323/LDC | Home Fm, Georges Lane |
| 09 Jan 2014 | 2013/1217/COU | 8/10 Station Road (Amendment) |
Planning Delegated Decisions
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 24 Dec 2013 | 2013/0652/FUL | Wilmar, Marsh Rd | Refused |
| 14 Jan 2014 | 2013/1210/FUL | 1 Georges Lane | Granted |
| 14 Jan 2014 | 2013/1215/FUL | 5 Church Road | Granted |
Member of the public raised objection to Application number 2013/1217/COU in respect of land to the rear of 8 to 10 Station Road and Cllrs Baldock and Blane to take matters forward
158/13 Date of next meeting
Community Centre 11 February 2014 2013 at 7.15 pm