Minutes November 2017
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 14 November 2017
At the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 20.50
Present: Bill Abram
Dorothy Hames
Chris Lennon
Malcolm Barron
Tom Blane
Parish Clerk David Maughan
Public Participation
• It was brought to our attention that there is to be a meeting in connection with Coastal access to be held in Hesketh Bank 22 November
• Speeding traffic on Station Road still a concern – can clerk contact police to arrange for a camera van to be sited there?
83/17 Apologies
• None received
84/17 Declarations of Interest
• Cllr Hames in respect of planning matter
85/17 Minutes of the previous meeting
• Approved subject to amendment to note update from LCC Councillor and that Cllr Hames had left the meeting prior to the planning item
86/17 Police Report (verbal)
• Not present
87/17 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
• Nothing to report
88/17 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
• Nothing to report
89/17 Finance
Chq No. Payee Description Amount
Clare Murphy Salary 487.50
Jean Mannering Salary 227.50
David Maughan Salary 738.73
HMRC Tax & NI 129.87
Williamson Engineering Grass Cutting 300.00
BDO LLP External Audit 360.00
DD British Gas Community Centre Electric 68.55
DD BT Community Centre 65.51
DD British Gas Community Centre Gas 90.73
RBL Poppy Appeal 22.00
DD British Gas Aveling Drive Electricity 15.24
90/17 Correspondence for Information
Schedule of correspondence received circulated to all councillors
91/17 To receive an update on Leisure Centre
• Ongoing discussions between WLBC, WLSP, Serco, and NMPC
• All parties are looking for a positive way forward as all are keen on maintaining the Leisure Centre3 facility for the benefit of the local community
• Further meeting planned for 20 November 2017
92/17 To receive an update in respect of the works at Hesketh Avenue
• Drainage works almost complete
• The contractors are waiting for break in wet weather and/or heavy frost so they can return to complete works
• Fencing works will be scheduled thereafter
93/17 To receive an update in respect of Chapel Lane drainage
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 14 November 2017
At the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 20.50
Present: Bill Abram
Dorothy Hames
Chris Lennon
Malcolm Barron
Tom Blane
Parish Clerk David Maughan
Public Participation
• It was brought to our attention that there is to be a meeting in connection with Coastal access to be held in Hesketh Bank 22 November
• Speeding traffic on Station Road still a concern – can clerk contact police to arrange for a camera van to be sited there?
83/17 Apologies
• None received
84/17 Declarations of Interest
• Cllr Hames in respect of planning matter
85/17 Minutes of the previous meeting
• Approved subject to amendment to note update from LCC Councillor and that Cllr Hames had left the meeting prior to the planning item
86/17 Police Report (verbal)
• Not present
87/17 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
• Nothing to report
88/17 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
• Nothing to report
89/17 Finance
Chq No. Payee Description Amount
Clare Murphy Salary 487.50
Jean Mannering Salary 227.50
David Maughan Salary 738.73
HMRC Tax & NI 129.87
Williamson Engineering Grass Cutting 300.00
BDO LLP External Audit 360.00
DD British Gas Community Centre Electric 68.55
DD BT Community Centre 65.51
DD British Gas Community Centre Gas 90.73
RBL Poppy Appeal 22.00
DD British Gas Aveling Drive Electricity 15.24
90/17 Correspondence for Information
Schedule of correspondence received circulated to all councillors
91/17 To receive an update on Leisure Centre
• Ongoing discussions between WLBC, WLSP, Serco, and NMPC
• All parties are looking for a positive way forward as all are keen on maintaining the Leisure Centre3 facility for the benefit of the local community
• Further meeting planned for 20 November 2017
92/17 To receive an update in respect of the works at Hesketh Avenue
• Drainage works almost complete
• The contractors are waiting for break in wet weather and/or heavy frost so they can return to complete works
• Fencing works will be scheduled thereafter
93/17 To receive an update in respect of Chapel Lane drainage
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 14 November 2017
At the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 20.50
Present: Bill Abram
Dorothy Hames
Chris Lennon
Malcolm Barron
Tom Blane
Parish Clerk David Maughan
Public Participation
• It was brought to our attention that there is to be a meeting in connection with Coastal access to be held in Hesketh Bank 22 November
• Speeding traffic on Station Road still a concern – can clerk contact police to arrange for a camera van to be sited there?
83/17 Apologies
• None received
84/17 Declarations of Interest
• Cllr Hames in respect of planning matter
85/17 Minutes of the previous meeting
• Approved subject to amendment to note update from LCC Councillor and that Cllr Hames had left the meeting prior to the planning item
86/17 Police Report (verbal)
• Not present
87/17 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
• Nothing to report
88/17 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
• Nothing to report
89/17 Finance
Chq No. Payee Description Amount
Clare Murphy Salary 487.50
Jean Mannering Salary 227.50
David Maughan Salary 738.73
HMRC Tax & NI 129.87
Williamson Engineering Grass Cutting 300.00
BDO LLP External Audit 360.00
DD British Gas Community Centre Electric 68.55
DD BT Community Centre 65.51
DD British Gas Community Centre Gas 90.73
RBL Poppy Appeal 22.00
DD British Gas Aveling Drive Electricity 15.24
90/17 Correspondence for Information
Schedule of correspondence received circulated to all councillors
91/17 To receive an update on Leisure Centre
• Ongoing discussions between WLBC, WLSP, Serco, and NMPC
• All parties are looking for a positive way forward as all are keen on maintaining the Leisure Centre3 facility for the benefit of the local community
• Further meeting planned for 20 November 2017
92/17 To receive an update in respect of the works at Hesketh Avenue
• Drainage works almost complete
• The contractors are waiting for break in wet weather and/or heavy frost so they can return to complete works
• Fencing works will be scheduled thereafter
93/17 To receive an update in respect of Chapel Lane drainage
• Generally considered that it would be beneficial to put a solid pipe in aid drainage
• Clerk to write to school requesting a meeting between them and representatives from Council to discuss way forward
94/17 To take matters forward in respect of the Local Plan review
• To be discussed at next meeting
• Clerk to contact Peter Richards to obtain copy of the Local Plan ahead of next meeting
95/17 To receive reports and recommendations from Members representing the Council on working groups and outside bodies
a) Police and Community Together (PACT) Panel
Nothing to report
b) Corporate Planning
Nothing to report
c) Community Centre
Nothing to report
d) Hesketh Avenue (Banks Park)
Nothing to report
e) Health Issues
• Cllr Hames wasn’t available to attend the meeting at Briars Hall
• We were advised that there is a Patient Participation Group meeting schedule for 29 November at 12.45
f) Banks Carnival
Nothing to report
g) Health & Safety
Nothing to report
h) Finance
Nothing to report
96/17 Updates from West Lancashire Borough Councillor
• Cllr Blane will try and obtain Cabinet information in respect of Leisure Centre situation
97/17 Updates from Lancashire County Councillor
• Vote of ‘No Confidence’ was defeated
98/17 Planning
Decisions of the Planning Committee
Date Reference Address Outcome
26/10/2017 LCC/2017/0064 Becconsall Exploration Site Refused
Weekly Planning Lists
Date Reference Address
01/11/2017 2017/0894/FUL Gore Hall Farm
14/11/2017 2017/1052/COU 4 Hoole Lane
Planning Delegated Decisions
Date Reference Address Outcome
17/10/2017 2017/0680/FUL 104 New Lane Pace Granted
17/10/2017 2017/0844/FUL 18 Leyland Close Granted
01/11/2017 2017/0932/COU Super Shine Car Wash Granted
14/11/2017 2017/0828/FUL 30 Ralphs Wifes Lane Refused
14/11/2017 2017/1021/PNT Bank View Farm Approved
14/11/2017 2017/1031/PNH 49 New Lane Refused
99/17 Date of next meeting
Community Centre
12 December 2017
7.15 pm