Minutes Oct 2014
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 14 October 2014
at the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 21.45
Present: Cllrs Bill Abram
Chris Lennon
James O’Hare
Dorothy Hames
Steven Douglas
Malcolm Barron
Paul Blane
Parish Clerk David Maughan
In attendance 3 members of the public
Public Participation
- Bus shelter outside Community Centre again subject to vandalism. Parish Clerk to liaise with Cllr Barron to contact LCC in respect of repair. Clerk also to check with regard to CCTV coverage via Post Office Outreach initiative to try and apprehend those responsible
85/14 Apologies
None received but noted Cllr Baldock not in attendance for second successive month
86/14 Declarations of Interest
Cllrs Barron and Blane in respect of planning,
87/14 Minutes of the previous meeting
Approved. Cllr Barron obtained contact number for Health & Safety and this to be provided to Clerk for information purposes
88/14 Police Report (verbal)
Not present
89/14 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
- WW1 commemorations to be agenda item for October meeting (see below)
- Written to LCC in respect of lighting in the park and awaiting response
- Exerted pressure on WLBC re car park money (see below)
- Written to local schools re bike proficiency matters (one response received)
- Registered for Data Protection
- CCTV to be part two agenda item for October meeting (see below)
- Written to David Tillery at WLBC re dual purpose dog fouling bins and response received. Clerk to respond asking for further information
- Written to WLBC expressing concerns about Alty’s development – copy already forwarded to all members
- Tarleton police station agenda item for October (see below)
- Financial review agenda item for October (see below)
- Written to WLBC to claim second half of concurrent grant and confirmation received that it will be paid
90/14 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
Nothing urgent
91/14 Finance
Accounts for payment:-
| Chq No. | Payee | Description | Amount |
| 3339 | Dawn Cannon | Salary | 455.00 |
| 3346 | Jean Mannering | Salary | 191.40 |
| 3347 | David Maughan | Salary | 718.37 |
| 3348 | HMRC | Tax & NI | 22.18 |
| DD | E On | Electricity Hoole Lane | 28.81 |
| DD | BT | Telephone | 108.77 |
| DD | British Gas | Gas Hoole Lane | 73.17 |
| DD | Data Protection | Registration | 35.00 |
| DD | UK Debt Management | Loan repayment | 4991.87 |
| DD | WLBC | Rates Aveling Drive | 159.00 |
| DD | WLBC | Rates Hesketh Ave | 55.00 |
| DD | E On | Electricity Aveling Drive | 9.24 |
| DD | United Utilities | Water Aveling Drive | 12.13 |
| 3340 | David Maughan | Expenses Q3 2014 | 372.97 |
| 3341 | David Maughan | Ink – Stinky Ink | 100.00 |
| 3342 | David Maughan | Padlock | 11.99 |
| 3343 | David Maughan | Keys | 8.50 |
| 3344 | Williamson Engineering | Grass cutting | 465.60 |
| DD | BT | Telephone | 67.80 |
| 3338 | Playsafety | Inspection | 85.20 |
| 3345 | Graham Taylor | Website | 575.00 |
| DD | E On | Electricity Hoole Lane | 35.82 |
92/14 Correspondence for Information
It was noted that the following items of correspondence, for information purposes, had been received since the September meeting (* denotes received by e-mail) and were available for Members to view:-
09 Sep 2014 Committee Papers Online*
10 Sep 2014 Fast track funding for MUGAs
10 Sep 2014 Executive overview & scrutiny committee*
11 Sep 2014 Weekly planning list (N/M nil)*
11 Sep 2014 Putting bounce back into grassroots cricket*
11 Sep 2014 Neighbourhood plans play key role in four housing appeals*
11 Sep 2014 NFWL – Freshers week 2014*
12 Sep 2014 West Lancs CVS ‘One West Lancs’*
12 Sep 2014 Need for speed awareness*
12 Sep 2014 NFWL – Mayoral engagements*
12 Sep 2014 NFWL – War Horse Heroes*
15 Sep 2014 Rural Services Network Weekly update 15 Sep*
15 Sep 2014 Parish Clerks Liaison Meeting 5 Sep*
15 Sep 2014 MP’s warn on Council pay*
15 Sep 2014 War Horse Heroes*
16 Sep 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M nil)*
16 Sep 2014 Alderman Council Papers On Line*
16 Sep 2014 Code of conduct for Parish clerks*
17 Sep 2014 Data Protection Registration*
17 Sep 2014 Rural vulnerability service*
18 Sep 2014 LGC subscription*
18 Sep 2014 Move to consolidate housing standards*
18 Sep 2014 Draining and verti draining*
18 Sep 2014 West Lancs CVS Qtly Bulletin Sep*
19 Sep 2014 Audit & Governance Papers*
19 Sep 2014 West Lancs Now*
19 Sep 2014 SLCC News Bulletin*
19 Sep 2014 Mayoral Engagements*
19 Sep 2014 Cabinet Minutes*
19 Sep 2014 Getting ahead with your neighbourhood plans*
20 Sep 2014 Area Committee LALC*
20 Sep 2014 Reduce speeding in your village*
22 Sep 2014 UK’s cyber security*
22 Sep 2014 Rural Services Network Weekly update 22 Sep*
22 Sep 2014 Help Direct – Volunteer Development Officer*
22 Sep 2014 LGA backs call for a Constitutional Convention*
22 Sep 2014 NFWL – A Conversational Place*
23 Sep 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M 1)*
23 Sep 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M 1)*
23 Sep 2014 West Lancs Fibromyalgia Support Group*
24 Sep 2014 Local Government Chronicle*
24 Sep 2014 Becconsall Exploration Site*
24 Sep 2014 Best Leisure walk in Sefton and West Lancs*
25 Sep 2014 Executive O & S papers on line*
25 Sep 2014 Planning committee update*
25 Sep 2014 NFWL – New play areas*
25 Sep 2014 Development benefits scheme prospectus launched*
25 Sep 2014 Site setup*
25 Sep 2014 Code of conduct for Parish and Borough Cllrs*
25 Sep 2014 NFWL – October parks events*
26 Sep 2014 NFWL – Mayoral engagements*
26 Sep 2014 Parish concurrent grant*
29 Sep 2014 LGA Council pay offer still in the balance*
29 Sep 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M 2)*
29 Sep 2014 Rural Services Network news digest*
29 Sep 2014 Environment Bulletin West Lancashire*
30 Sep 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M nil)*
30 Sep 2014 Railings for sale (SLCC)
30 Sep 2014 Planning committee 9 Oct*
01 Oct 2014 Gorsey Lane, Banks road closure*
01 Oct 2014 C & E, O S, Members Update*
01 Oct 2014 Planning committee papers On Line*
01 Oct 2014 Solar Powered Christmas trees*
01 Oct 2014 Code of Conduct training*
02 Oct 2014 NFWL – Yew Tree Farm*
02 Oct 2014 Licensing & Gambling Committee*
02 Oct 2014 GMC pioneering joint visit ket site strategy*
02 Oct 2014 NFWL – Mayoral engagements*
03 Oct 2014 West Lancs Now*
03 Oct 2014 Consumer Alerts*
06 Oct 2014 West Lancs CVS Members Update*
06 Oct 2014 Planning Application 2014/0891/FUL amendment*
06 Oct 2014 Burbo Bank Community Benefit Fund*
06 Oct 2014 Defribillators*
06 Oct 2014 SLCC News Bulletin*
07 Oct 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions (N/M 2)*
07 Oct 2014 NFWL – Get Online Week 2014*
07 Oct 2014 NFWL – Free tree scheme*
07 Oct 2014 Secure wireless LAN for the UK Government*
07 Oct 2014 NFWL – tenant evicted for cannabis production*
07 Oct 2014 Council Papers On Line*
07 Oct 2014 Weekly Planning List (N/M nil)*
07 Oct 2014 Yew Tree Farm Draft Masterplan*
07 Oct 2014 RSN – Weekly News*
08 Oct 2014 RSN – Rural Opportunities Buulletin*
08 Oct 2014 SLCC Christmas Lunch*
08 Oct 2014 Planning Committee Late Information*
09 Oct 2014 Rural Housing Spotlight*
09 Oct 2014 Yew Tree Farm – new link*
09 Oct 2014 Latest Green Belt Guidance*
10 Oct 2014 NFWL – Mayoral engagements*
10 Oct 2014 NFWL – Mischief Night*
10 Oct 2014 NFWL – Fantastic Funghi*
10 Oct 2014 Planning Committee Decisions 9 Oct(N/M 2)*
10 Oct 2014 November Bus Services*
10 Oct 2014 Trees*
10 Oct 2014 NFWL – Strike called off*
10 Oct 2014 Licensing & Appeals Committee 21 Oct*
10 Oct 2014 November bus service changes*
10 Oct 2014 LGC spare 30% for next 48 hours*
13 Oct 2014 NHS biggest strike in 32 years*
13 Oct 2014 NFWL – Firbeck revival*
13 Oct 2014 Weekly News Digest RSN 13 Oct 2014*
13 Oct 2014 Appeal Decisions 13 Oct 2014 (N/M nil)*
13 Oct 2014 Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan*
13 Oct 2014 Cabinet Forward Plan 11 Nov 2014*
14 Oct 2014 Planning Delegated Decisions 14 Oct 2014 (N/M 2)*
14 Oct 2014 Banks Car Park Scheme*
14 Oct 2014 Weekly Planning List 14 Oct (N/M nil)*
93/14 To discuss how to utilise S 106 Monies
- Initial quote received from contractor in respect of drainage for Hesketh Park although it is qualified as they would have to find an outlet for the water.
- Further two quotes to be obtained to enable us to take matters forward
- Parish Clerk to contact Environment Agency to seek further information to enable us to progress this matter
- Still aware that, as per previous minutes, a ‘Master Plan’ will need to be formulated, possibly via a working party and we also need response in respect of lighting in the park.
- Agreed that this was to be an ongoing agenda item pending progress
94/14 To discuss developments in respect of Spid
- Clerk had written to nursing home for permission to site on their land
- Subsequently advised them exactly where it was proposed to site SPID
- Now received response advising they did not have a problem with placing SPID on their land
- Still awaiting from their legal representatives what, if any, written agreement was required
- Advised that response should be received by end of October with License which Clerk can sign on behalf of the Council
- Quote already received for cost to re-site
95/14 To consider and discuss car park at St Stephens
- £10k due from WLBC still awaited
- Clerk had discussed this with Borough Treasurer and had, today, received an Agreement document
- Task Group to be formed comprising Cllrs Lennon, O’Hare, Abram and Barron and Clerk to take matters forward.
- Initial meeting at Community Centre 10.00 am Friday 17 October.
96/14 To discuss request from David Yardley for donation towards restoration of Village War Memorial
- Request had been received to cover shortfall amounting to £325
- We were advised that Residents Association and Band would each contribute £50 to this shortfall
- Agreed that Council would contribute the residual £225 from budget agreed at £1,000
97/14 To discuss commemoration of WW1
- Various options were discussed, including having a rolling four year project culminating in celebration of 100 years since the end of WW1 in 2018, tree planting, publishing a book about the WW1 with sale proceeds going to RBL, and various other suggestions
- Cllr Blane to liaise with Kath Prince and report back to next meeting
98/14 To discuss developments at Tarleton Police Station and how they may impact upon North
Meols
- With general cost savings measures being undertaken, noted that expenditure incurred in cosmetic improvements at Tarleton
- Clerk to write to constabulary to ask why this rather than having extra officer(s) in Banks
99/14 To undertake financial review as at six month 30 September 2014
- Spread sheet and synopsis forwarded to councillors for further information
- Overall, a positive position with more items and totals under budget rather than over budget
100/14 Annual review of Council Policy Documents
- Annual review of policy documents undertaken and existing documents ratified as drawn
101/14 Councillors reports and items for future agenda
- Noted
102/14 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
CCTV now in operation
- Hesketh Avenue (Banks Park)
- Nothing to report
- Inspection Reports
Nothing to report
- Health Issues (Cllr O’Hare)
New Practice manager in place and would be happy to attend Parish Council meeting
- Banks Carnival
Nothing to report
- Health & Safety
Nothing to report
- Finance
Already reported (see above)
103/14 Update from West Lancashire Borough Councillor
- Travellers issue again on the agenda and still against them being allowed to settle here
- All other aspects positive
- County Cllr advised that Green Lane link delayed now until 2019/20
104/14 Planning
Weekly Planning Lists
| Date | Reference | Address |
| 23/09/2014 | 2014/0996/PNP | Sluice Farm |
| 29/09/2014 | 2014/0942/PNP | Avondale, Hundred End |
| 29/09/2014 | 2014/1012/FUL | 69 Station Road |
Planning Delegated Decisions
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 23/09/2014 | 2014/0813/LDC | Fairholme, Marsh Road | Granted |
| 07/10/2014 | 2014/0610/FUL | 15 Glebe Lane | Granted |
| 07/10/2014 | 2014/0996/PNP | Sluice Farm | Prior-Notif-and Demolition PD |
| 14/10/2014 | 2014/0629/FUL | 34 Hoole Lane | Granted |
| 14/10/2014 | 2014/0942/PNP | Avondale, 100 End Lane | Prior Notif |
Decisions of the Planning Committee
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 09/10/2014 | 2013/1217/COU | 8/10 Station Road | Approved |
| 09/10/2014 | 2014/0675/FUL | 8 Chapel Lane | Refused |
105/14 Date of next meeting
Community Centre
11 November 2014
7.15 pm
PART TWO
CCTV
- Discussed and to be taken forward
- Clerk to investigate costs, liaise with Lancashire Constabulary, and Hesketh Clerk Ian Cropper, and report back at next meeting