Minutes November 2014
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 11 November 2014
at the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 21.15
Present: Cllrs Bill Abram
Chris Lennon
Dorothy Hames
Malcolm Barron
Paul Blane
Parish Clerk David Maughan
In attendance 3 members of the public
Public Participation
- Only one light working on outside of Community Centre, two lights not working. Clerk to check with Dawn to ascertain if maintenance agreement in place and, if not, to implement one accordingly
- Footpath by the Spid is damaged, Clerk to check with WLBC to seek if warranty on tarmac is in place and to facilitate repair as necessary
106/14 Apologies
Apologies received from James O’Hare (sick) and Steven Douglas (work). Not received from John Baldock and noted not in attendance for third successive month
107/14 Declarations of Interest
Cllrs Barron and Blane in respect of planning,
108/14 Minutes of the previous meeting
Approved.
109/14 Police Report (verbal)
Not present
110/14 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
- Contacted Environment Agency in respect of obtaining further information for drainage of Hesketh park
- Responded in respect of Spid documentation
- Organised Task Group meeting for St Stephens car park
- Issued cheque to David Yardley £225
- Letter to constabulary re Tarleton Police Station
- Progressed matters in respect of CCTV
111/14 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
Organised repair to damaged tap in Community Centre
112/14 Finance
Accounts for payment:-
| Chq No. | Payee | Description | Amount |
| 003350 | Dawn Cannon | Salary | 455.00 |
| 003351 | Jean Mannering | Salary | 191.40 |
| 003352 | David Maughan | Salary | 718.37 |
| 003353 | HMRC | Tax & NI | 22.18 |
| 003358 | St Stephens Church | WW1 Memorial | 225.00 |
| 003355 | Leighton Watkinson | Plumbing repairs | 36.96 |
| 003357 | RBL | Donation | 25.00 |
| 003356 | Williamson Engineering | Grass cutting | 196.80 |
113/14 Correspondence for Information
It was noted that the following items of correspondence, for information purposes, had been received since the October meeting (* denotes received by e-mail) and were available for Members to view:-
14 Oct 2014 NFWL – Bonfire Night Accidents*
17 Oct 2014 NFWL – Halloween at Coronation Park*
17 Oct 2014 NFWL – Mayoral Engagements*
20 Oct 2014 NFWL – Help with online housing applications*
20 Oct 2014 MP’s call for investigation re Rotherham*
20 Oct 2014 NFWL – Half term arts activities*
20 Oct 2014 NFWL – WLBC to join with Liverpool City Region*
20 Oct 2014 Code of Conduct Training 25 Nov 2014*
20 Oct 2014 SLCC News Bulletin*
20 Oct 2014 RSN News Digest 20 Oct*
21 Oct 2014 Biggest Expo yet*
21 Oct 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M nil)*
21 Oct 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M 1)*
23 Oct 2014 NFWL – Local Democracy Week*
23 Oct 2014 NFWL – Mayoral Engagements*
23 Oct 2014 NFWL – November Parks Events*
23 Oct 2014 NFWL – Suspended Possession Order*
23 Oct 2014 Tougher stance on waste plants in Green belt*
23 Oct 2014 NFWL – Community Safety Partnership*
23 Oct 2014 NFWL – keep animals safe on bonfire night*
24 Oct 2014 Christmas Lights*
27 Oct 2014 Scarisbrick Civic Service*
27 Oct 2014 HS3 line vital for improving East West connectivity*
27 Oct 2014 SLCC Practioners Conference*
27 Oct 2014 Parish Clerks Minutes 5 Sep 2014*
27 Oct 2014 RSN Digest 27 Oct*
27 Oct 2014 Appeals Decision executed 27 Oct*
28 Oct 2014 Mayoral Charity Events*
28 Oct 2014 Weekly Planning List 28 Oct*
28 Oct 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions*
29 Oct 2014 Planning Committee Update Issue 5*
30 Oct 2014 Sutton Grange Care Home*
30 Oct 2014 Transport Strategy for North*
30 Oct 2014 NFWL – Sandy Lane Shopping Centre*
30 Oct 2014 NFWL – West Lancs honours fallen heroes*
31 Oct 2014 Consumer Alerts*
31 Oct 2014 West Lancs Now*
31 Oct 2014 Procuring services just got simpler*
31 Oct 2014 NFWL – Food Hygiene ratings*
03 Nov 2014 NFWL – Mayoral engagements*
03 Nov 2014 NFWL – Winter warm scheme*
03 Nov 2014 RSN Digest 3 Nov 2014*
03 Nov 2014 Committee Papers On Line*
03 Nov 2014 Greater Manchester mayor for devolution package*
03 Nov 2014 Last call for Christmas*
04 Nov 2014 NFWL – Economy Study*
04 Nov 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions*
04 Nov 2014 Tailor your roadside message with LED sign*
04 Nov 2014 Designated tenants environmental improvement budget*
04 Nov 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M 3)*
04 Nov 2014 Parish Champion newsletter*
05 Nov 2014 Planning Committee Papers On Line*
05 Nov 2014 SLCC News Bulletin*
05 Nov 2014 Winter in Lancashire*
06 Nov 2014 Helping People get free Highway Code training*
06 Nov 2014 NFWL – New health walk in Banks*
06 Nov 2014 Minerals & Waste Local Plan review*
06 Nov 2014 Deal mover Greater Manchester mayor*
07 Nov 2014 MK Illumination*
07 Nov 2014 NFWL – Mayoral appointments*
07 Nov 2014 David Ogilvie November Special Offer*
08 Nov 2014 Largs Planters Photo*
10 Nov 2014 RSN Weekly News Digest*
10 Nov 2014 More councils merge functions*
10 Nov 2014 Code of Conduct training postponed*
10 Nov 2014 Designated Tenants Env Improvements (a,b,c)*
10 Nov 2014 NFWL – Chapel Gallery*
10 Nov 2014 NFWL – Ormskirk Christmas lights*
10 Nov 2014 RoSPA Play Safety Training*
11 Nov 2014 RSN Local Economies*
11 Nov 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions*
11 Nov 2014 NFWL – Coronation Park*
11 Nov 2014 Burbo Bank Community Benefit Fund*
11 Nov 2014 Weekly Planning List*
114/14 To discuss how to utilise S 106 Monies
- Quotes requested but still outstanding in respect of drainage to field. Clerk to chase but also contact clerk at Tarleton, who had work done there and perhaps obtain additional quote from their contractor
- Clerk to check Standing Orders with procedures necessary to obtain quotes
- Clerk to update councillors ahead of next meeting
115/14 To discuss developments in respect of Spid
- Clerk had returned agreement to nursing home
- Response awaited
- As soon as response received we can progress
116/14 To consider and discuss car park at St Stephens
- Agreement document now received from WLBC
- Letter sent to WLBC requesting what action now needed
- Clerk to expedite as soon as response received
- Meantime, committee undertaken two meetings to progress matters
- Now need to force club to resolve outstanding matter in respect of access situation
117/14 To discuss commemoration of WW1
- Cllr Blane to liaise with Kath Prince and report back to next meeting
- To be retained as an agenda item pending developments
118/14 To discuss developments in respect of Green Lane link
- We were advised that the proposed link scheme had now been deferred until 2019/20 ‘if money available’ and discussion ensued accordingly
- Clerk to write to John Fillis objecting to the delay
- Also, to contact Tarleton and Hesketh Parish Councils to discuss possible public meetings
- Working committee to be formed initially with Cllrs Blane and Barron
119/14 To discuss developments in respect of Website
- Clerk advised now formed
- To be progressed on ongoing basis
- Councillors agreed to have addresses c/o Web address
120/14 Councillors reports and items for future agenda
- Noted
121/14 To receive any reports and recommendations from Members representing the Council on working groups/outside bodies
- Police and Community Together (PACT) Panel
Nothing to report
- Corporate Planning
Nothing to report
- Community Centre
- See ‘Public Voice’ in respect of lights
- CCTV now in operation, clerk to enquire in respect of additional camera to catch bus stop
- Hesketh Avenue (Banks Park)
- Nothing to report
- Inspection Reports
Nothing to report
- Health Issues (Cllr O’Hare)
Nothing to report
- Banks Carnival
Cllr Blane to write in respect of funding training for marshall
- Health & Safety
Nothing to report
- Finance
Already reported (see above)
122/14 Update from West Lancashire Borough Councillor
- Little to report
- Pleasing to note Care Home staff appear to be recruited locally (up to 60%)
- All other aspects positive
- County Cllr advised that Stagecoach ‘looking into’ bus situation
123/14 Planning
Weekly Planning Lists
| Date | Reference | Address |
| 21/10/2014 | 2014/1060/FUL | 390 Gravel Lane |
| 28/10/2014 | 2014/1095/FUL | Fairholme, Marsh Road |
| 04/11/2014 | 2014/1078/FUL | 86 Banks Road |
| 04/11/2014 | 2014/1135/ADV | 41 Hoole Lane |
| 04/11/2014 | 2014/1186/WL3 | 1-8 Schwartzman Drive |
| 11/11/2014 | 2014/1126/FUL | 1 Georges Lane |
| 11/11/2014 | 2014/1180/FUL | Gravel Farm |
Planning Delegated Decisions
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 25/10/2014 | 2014/1008/SCR | Guinea Hall Lane | Not E/A development |
124/14 Date of next meeting
Community Centre
9 December 2014
7.15 pm
PART TWO
CCTV
- Discussed and to be taken forward
- Clerk to investigate electricity supply, and pole
- Extra ordinary meeting arranged for 2 December at 7.00 at Community Centre