Minutes September 2018
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 11 September 2018
At the Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane.
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 20.45
Present: Bill Abram
Chris Lennon
Malcolm Barron
Harry Pendlebury
Dorothy Hames
Parish Clerk David Maughan
Public Participation
- One member of the public was present
55/18 Apologies
- Cllr O’Hare was absent through illness
- Cllr Douglas absent due to work commitments
- Cllr Blane was absent through holiday
56/18 Declarations of Interest
- None declared
57/18 Minutes of the previous meeting
- Approved
58/18 Police Report (verbal)
- Not present
59/18 To discuss situation in respect of Environment Agency Stance on pumping stations
- Cllr Barron had invited Amy Hargreaves to the meeting to give background knowledge presentation in respect of this matter
- We were advised that in 2011 the Environment Agency had given notice that five pumps would be turned off, since extended until March 2021
- Only Cumbria and Lancashire did not have an Internal Drainage Board
- EA budget cuts mean they do less and less and rely on farmers instead and whilst some farmers do it others do not
- The law prioritises urban areas rather than rural
- We were urged to lobby the EA to mow and weed cut
- Clerk to contact other local Parish Councils to ascertain their stance and to promote a united front
- In this connection, suggest Hesketh, Tarleton, Rufford, Croston, Halsall and Scarisbrick
- Clerk to write to EA and Cllr Hames will provide suitable letter (already prepared for her representations to them)
60/18 To accept the resignation from Cllr Barron
- Cllr Barron had given a letter last month to resign his position but given the previous Agenda item in respect of the Environment Agency had attended this meeting as well
- Resignation to now take effect
- Cllr Abram wished to place on record our thanks for the long and distinguished service provided by Cllr Barron and all wished him well for the future
61/18 To consider an application from Brenda Wright to become a Councillor
- Cllr Abram had previously received a request from Brenda Wright to be a Councillor
- After brief discussion, all agreed and co-opted accordingly
62/18 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
- Cllr Abram advised that he had received information in respect of supplying electricity to lamp posts and provided a list of these to clerk
- Clerk to write to arrange supply
63/18 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
- Clerk to write to police requesting response to previous letter
64/18 Finance
- List circulated
| Payee | Description | Amount |
| Clare Murphy | Aug Salary | 508.95 |
| Jean Mannering | Aug Salary | 237.51 |
| David Maughan | Aug Salary | 782.25 |
| HMRC | Tax & NI | 133.52 |
| John Williamson | Grass cutting | 278.40 |
| Clare Murphy | Sep Salary | 508.95 |
| Jean Mannering | Sep Salary | 237.51 |
| David Maughan | Sep Salary | 782.45 |
| HMRC | Tax & N I | 133.32 |
| RoSPA Play Safety | Annual Inspection | 88.20 |
| Williamson | Grass and graffiti & gate | 511.20 |
| PKF Littlejohn LLP | External Audit | 360.00 |
| Duncan Ross Ltd | Pitch works | 1320.00 |
| Duncan Ross Ltd | Cultivation works | 3561.17 |
- Agreed that payments of Accounts since the last meeting are ratified and invoices now presented on the payment schedule are approved and cheques signed by authorised signatories accordingly
65/18 Correspondence for Information
- Schedule of correspondence received circulated to all councillors
66/18 To discuss utilisation of S106 monies from WLBC
- Agreed that given absence of some Councillors this matter would be delayed until next month
67/18 To receive reports and recommendations from Members representing the Council on working groups and outside bodies
- Corporate Planning
Nothing to report
- Community Centre
Nothing to report
- Hesketh Avenue (Banks Park)
Nothing to report
- Health Issues
Nothing to report
- Health & Safety
Nothing to report
- Finance
Nothing to report
68/18 Updates from West Lancashire Borough Councillor
- Neither present
69/18 Planning
Planning Applications
| Date | Reference | Address |
| 17/07/2018 | 2018/0669/FUL | 1 Fleetwood Crescent |
| 24/07/2018 | 2018/0715/COU | 19 Ralphs Wifes Lane |
| 07/08/2018 | 2018/0488/FUL | 14 Maesbrook Close |
| 07/08/2018 | 2018/0677/FUL | Larkfield Nurseries |
| 07/08/2018 | 2018/0727/FUL | 8 Gravel Lane |
| 07/08/2018 | 2018/0768/FUL | 99 Gravel Lane |
| 14/08/2018 | 2018/0740/FUL | 18 Hoole Lane |
| 28/08/2018 | 2018/0809/FUL | 15 Hesketh Avenue |
| 04/09/2018 | 2018/0806/FUL | 16 Aveling Drive |
Planning Delegated Decisions
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 21/07/2018 | 2018/0308/FUL | 16 Chapel Lane | Granted |
| 21/07/2018 | 2018/0491/FUL | 9 Station Road | Granted |
| 21/07/2018 | 2018/0605/PNH | 31 Aveling Drive | Not required |
| 21/07/2018 | 2018/0615/FUL | 17 Bonds Lane | Granted |
| 04/08/2018 | 2018/0585/LDP | 372 Gravel Lane | Permitted |
| 25/08/2018 | 2018/0517/FUL | 5 Rufford Drive | Granted |
| 25/08/2018 | 2018/0715/COU | 19 Ralphs Wifes Lane | Granted |
- Cllrs Hames and Lennon to look into 2018/0727, 2018/0740, and 2018/0809 and provide information for clerk to write to WLBC if appropriate
- Clerk to investigate 2018/0913 in respect of Village Nursing Home and write to WLBC if appropriate
- Other than this, agreed that all matters had been agreed and no action to be taken forward to WLBC in respect of other planning matters
- At the end of the meeting, Cllr Pendlebury advised that he had been accepted by Exeter University and tendered his resignation from the Council
- Cllr Abram thanked him for his service and wished him well for the future
- The member of the public who was present, John Howard, expressed a desire to come on the Council and it was decided to raise agenda item for next meeting to co-opt accordingly if agreed
70/18 Date of next meeting
Community Centre
9 October 2018
7.15 pm
- At the end of the Public Meeting, there had been a Part Two Agenda item in respect of the Leisure Centre but not taken forward as we had not received a Business Plan from WLSP
- Previously agreed with WLSP that a meeting would be held before next Parish Council meeting