Minutes July 2014
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 8 July 2014
at the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 20.10
Present: Cllrs. John Baldock
Bill Abram
Chris Lennon
James O’Hare
Dorothy Hames
Steven Douglas
Malcolm Barron
Parish Clerk David Maughan
In attendance 4 members of the public
Prior to the meeting, there was a delegation from United Utilities who addressed the councillors and engaged in a Q & A session to answer several queries raised by the councillors. These included:-
- Chapel Lane subject of de-silting 6 times per annum
- The new development at Chapel Lane conditional on no surface water acceptance
- More new houses in pipeline
- UU had made representation to limit development in Northern parishes
- Developers have legal entitlement to connect to the foul system
- Skylark Close not yet adopted by UU, who are awaiting the return of requested documentation
- Under 2011 Private Sewers legislation, any shared drain will transfer to Water Company but this does not include surface water
- WLBC Environmental Health representative is Phil May (0845 7462200)
Public Participation
We were advised that the remaining five public footpath applications had been approved. Access 2 Banks would like a mention of this in the next newsletter. They would also like to thank North Meols Parish Council for help and support received and the clerk for speedy intervention prior to the meeting last week when approval was forthcoming. They also requested Parish Council to thank Mr P Hobson whose assistance made this all possible. Parish clerk to send letter
Gutters need to be cleared on A565 – Cllr Barron to contact LCC
46/14 Apologies
Cllr Paul Blane absent due to business commitment in Suffolk
47/14 Declarations of Interest
Cllr Hames in respect of a planning issue (neighbour) and Cllr Baldock in respect of car park item (adjoining neighbour)
48/14 Minutes of the previous meeting
Cllr Baldock advised he was described as Acting Chair, whereas he wasn’t.
49/14 To discuss proposals from CAB to have outlet in Community Centre
- General discussion ensued
- Concern expressed that all parishioners from Northern Parishes could utilise North Meols which was easier to get to for them rather than Skelmersdale
- Could well be therefore extensive utilisation on ourselves both from a direct cost centre perspective (ink, paper, etc.) and indirect (Dawn Cannon time spent on CAB issues rather than other tasks)
- Also suggested that it would look poor if we allowed CAB representation then withdrew permission three or four months down the line
- General consensus was to say no, and Clerk to contact to advise accordingly
- However, should they come up with proposals to overcome these issues (covering direct and potential indirect costs) then we could reconsider
50/14 Police Report (verbal)
Not present
51/14 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
- Contacted United Utilities in conjunction with ecological survey on Marsh Road farms
- Checked Cllr Barron within 3 miles of parish boundary
- CAB matter was an agenda item as required
- Contacted WLBC (John Nelson) about verti draining on Banks park
- Liaised with WLBC (Marc Taylor) re £10k for car park
- Written to WLBC (John Harrison) expressing concern about drainage on Chapel Lane
- Liaised with Cllr Barron about contacting Stagecoach about 47 bus service
- Contacted Planning about 2014/0199/FUL permanent or temporary
- Contacted Planning about 2014/0147/FUL in respect of has ‘stop’ notice been issued
52/14 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
- None, but did advise Council of refund (£655.25) from HMRC
53/14 Finance
Accounts for payment:-
| Chq No. | Payee | Description | Amount |
| 3422 | Dawn Cannon | Salary | 455.00 |
| 3423 | Jean Mannering | Salary | 187.76 |
| 3424 | David Maughan | Salary (inc back pay) | 787.01 |
| 3425 | HMRC | Tax & NI | 59.89 |
| 3426 | Williamson Engineering | Grass cutting | 652.80 |
| DD | United Utilities | Water, 44 Hoole Lane | 7.72 |
| DD | E On | Electric, Aveling Drive | 8.64 |
| DD | BT | Community Centre | 99.58 |
| DD | E On | Electric, Hoole Lane | 37.47 |
| 3427 | Ian Cropper | Internal Audit | 100.00 |
| 3428 | David Maughan | Q2 Expenses | 402.33 |
| 3429 | BDO | External Audit | 360.00 |
| DD | BT | Broadband | 72.30 |
| DD | United Utilities | Water Hoole Lane | 7.72 |
| DD | WLBC | Rates Sports ground | 55.00 |
| 3430 | Banks Printers | Booklets | 278.00 |
54/14 Correspondence for Information
It was noted that the following items of correspondence, for information purposes, had been received since the June meeting (* denotes received by e-mail) and were available for Members to view:-
11 Jun 2014 Planning Committee Papers On Line*
11 Jun 2014 Planning Committee 19 June*
12 Jun 2014 TTRO Taylors Meanygate Hesketh Bank*
12 Jun 2014 SLCC Membership Survey 2014*
12 Jun 2014 NFWL – Mayoral Engagements 16 Jun*
12 Jun 2014 Govt Unveils Planning changes*
13 Jun 2014 DF11 Quote*
13 Jun 2014 Licensing Sub Committee 23 Jun*
13 Jun 2014 Licensing & Appeals Committee Agenda*
14 Jun 2014 LALC Constitution/Standing Orders*
16 Jun 2014 Unpaid overtime for part time employees*
16 Jun 2014 WLBC –New mayor*
17 Jun 2014 Briefing Note SVS*
17 Jun 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M nil)*
17 Jun 2014 Planning Delegated Decision*
17 Jun 2014 Aveling Drive Extra Use*
18 Jun 2014 Audit & Governance Papers On Line*
18 Jun 2014 NFWL – West Lancs Open Exhibition 2014*
18 Jun 2014 Property Newsletter*
19 Jun 2014 NFWL – The way we register to vote is changing*
19 Jun 2014 Govt wants LDO’s to boost homes on brownfield sites*
20 Jun 2014 Decisions of the Planning Committee(N/M 2)*
20 Jun 2014 West Lancs Now*
20 Jun 2014 News Bulletin SLCC*
20 Jun 2014 Corporate & Environmental Overview Committee*
23 Jun 2014 Councillors should ignore Stalinist ban on media contact*
23 Jun 2014 Julys bus service changes*
23 Jun 2014 Committee papers on line*
23 Jun 2014 Julys bus service changes leaflet*
23 Jun 2014 Police & Crime commissioners team update*
23 Jun 2014 Natural Gas – benefits of shale gas*
24 Jun 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M nil)*
24 Jun 2014 NFWLMayor’s charity cheques*
24 Jun 2014 NFWL Ormskirk Tennis Festival*
24 Jun 2014 Weekly Planning List*
25 Jun 2014 Roseacre Wood shale gas exploration (Elswick)*
25 Jun 2014 WLBC Property Newsletter*
26 Jun 2014 NFWL – July parks events*
26 Jun 2014 Trafford faces sanctions for under-performing*
26 Jun 2014 Environmental Bulletin West Lancashire*
26 Jun 2014 NFWL – Chapel Gallery new exhibition programme*
26 Jun 2014 Onshore Oil & Gas Document*
27 Jun 2014 NFWL – Mayoral Engagements*
30 Jun 2014 NFWL – Tenant evicted*
30 Jun 2014 Consumer Alert*
30 Jun 2014 Better Care Fund failure catastrophic for next generation*
01 Jul 2014 Onshore Oil & Gas Planning document*
01 Jul 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions(N/M 1)*
01 Jul 2014 Temporary Closure Footpath North Meols*
01 Jul 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M 1)*
02 Jul 2014 Fertilizer Lagoon*
02 Jul 2014 NFWL – Moor Street Plans*
02 Jul 2014 NFWL – Green Fayre*
03 Jul 2014 Ministers release funding to unblock schemes in planning*
04 Jul 2014 Cabinet Minutes*
04 Jul 2014 West Lancs Now*
04 Jul 2014 NFWL – Mayoral Engagements*
07 Jul 2014 S106 Public Open space monies*
07 Jul 2014 Government stance on Public Sector pay*
07 Jul 2014 NFWL – consultation on CCTV cameras*
07 Jul 2014 Parish Clerks Liaison Committee*
08 Jul 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M 1)*
08 Jul 2014 NFWL – West Lancs services affected by industrial action*
08 Jul 2014 TTRO Marsh Road/ Shore Road*
08 Jul 2014 Developing 3 Tier Forums*
08 Jul 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M nil)*
08 Jul 2014 NFWL – Mayors Charity Launch*
55/14 To discuss how to utilise S 106 monies
- Agreed that this was to be an ongoing agenda item pending progress
- Cllr Barron to make enquiries in respect of potential CIL monies
56/14 To discuss developments in respect of Spid
- Clerk had written to nursing home for permission to site on their land and was awaiting response
- Meantime, quote received for cost to re-site
57/14 To consider and discuss car park at St Stephens
- £10k due from WLBC still awaited and clerk had written requesting that this be expedited
58/14 Councillors reports and items for future agenda
- No road markings on Banks roundabout was raised and was to be an agenda item although Cllr Barron advised he would take this back to LCC and report back in due course
59/14 To receive any reports and recommendations from Members representing the Council on working groups/outside bodies
a) Police and Community Together (PACT) Panel
No meeting held
b) Corporate Planning
Nothing to report
c) Community Centre
Tree needs trimming. Cllr Abram to attend to
d) Hesketh Avenue (Banks Park)
Nothing to report
e) Inspection Reports
Nothing to report
f) Health Issues (Cllr O’Hare)
Nothing to report other than fan on outside of Take-away smokes – clerk to send letter to Dave Buck and if not actioned within a month to report to WLBC (Dave Tilleray)
g) Banks Carnival
Nothing to report
h) Health & Safety
Nothing to report
i) Finance
Nothing to report
60/14 Update from West Lancashire Borough Councillor
- Hung council but Conservatives have control via mayors casting vote
- Cllr Barron on Planning Committee
- Trees on Redrow Estate need watching as close to houses
- Section 106 changing to CIL – could assist in Number 47 bus problem, Clerk to contact Tyrers
61/14 Planning
Weekly Planning Lists
| Date | Reference | Address |
| 24 June 2014 | 2014/0543/FUL | 10 Vicarage Lane |
| 24 June 2014 | 2014/0562/FUL | High Brow Farm, Georges Lane |
| 01 July 2014 | 2014/0606/ARM | Guinea Hall Lane |
Planning Delegated Decisions
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 01 July 2014 | 2014/0369/FUL | Chapel Lane | Granted |
| 08 July 2014 | 2014/0226/COU | Arawa, Marsh Road | Granted |
Appeal Decisions
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
Decisions of the Planning Committee
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 20/06/2014 | 2014/0208/FUL | 1 Georges Lane | Deferred for site visit |
| 20/06/2014 | E/2013/0156/UF | 182 Gravel Lane | Enforcement action authorised |
62/14 Date of next meeting
Community Centre
9 September 2014 at 7.15 pm.