Minutes September 2019
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 10 September 2019
At the Leisure Centre, Banks
Commenced 19.15
Concluded 20.20
Present: Bill Abram
Chris Lennon
Dorothy Hames
Tom Blane
Brenda Wright
John Howard
Steven Douglas
Parish Clerk David Maughan
Public Participation
- Three members of the public were present
- Their concern was over grant of permission in respect of 39 Church Road
- We are to write to Planning with our objections
- Cllr Hames to liaise with them and send letter via Clerk to WLBC
53/19 Apologies
- Cllr O’Hare had submitted an apology due to illness
54/19 Declarations of Interest
- Cllrs Abram, Lennon, and Blane because of a Planning issue
55/19 Minutes of the previous meeting
- Approved
56/19 Police Report (verbal)
- Not present
57/19 Clerk’s progress report on decisions taken at last meeting.
- Nothing other than what is covered by other agenda items
58/19 Clerk’s report on any urgent decisions taken since last meeting
- No urgent decisions necessary
- Letter received from WLBC in respect of situation in respect of Travellers sites in NM
- We consider WLBC have aggravated the situation and clerk to write to WLBC demanding action or face prospect of legal repercussions
59/19 Finance
Chq No. | Payee | Description | Amount |
Clare Murphy | August Salary | 533.65 | |
Jean Mannering | August Salary | 249.03 | |
David Maughan | August Salary | 810.95 | |
HMRC | Tax & NI | 132.41 | |
Clare Murphy | September Salary | 533.65 | |
Jean Mannering | September Salary | 249.03 | |
David Maughan | September Salary | 810.95 | |
HMRC | Tax & NI | 132.41 | |
Hesketh with Becconsall | Allotment charge | 36.00 | |
Play Safety Ltd | Annual Inspection | 90.60 | |
FMG Consulting | Business Health Check | 1350.00 |
- List circulated
- Included payment to HwB PC in respect of allotment charge of £12 each for three NM residents who have allotment place in HB
- Clerk to write to those three to seek reimbursement
- 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
60/19 Correspondence for Information
- Schedule of correspondence received circulated to all councillors
61/19 To discuss requirements in respect of playground improvements
- Clerk to contacted Yates Playgrounds and had a joint site visit to inspect and comment on state of playground
- Their report awaited
- To remain as an agenda item for forthcoming meetings
62/19 To discuss requirements in respect of grass and hedge cutting in various areas
- Cllr Abram knows of a local contractor who would be willing to undertake these duties
- To take matters forward and liaise with clerk to arrange what is required
63/19 To receive an update following recent meeting between Cllrs Hames and Abram and Environment Agency
- We were advised good meeting held
- Good maps provided to show where works were located
- Maintenance schedules received
- Works required to Aveling Drive ditch
- Letter required to Planning Officer to enforce culvert on Aveling Drive – Cllr Hames to action
64/19 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
- Cllr Hames reported that there is a Coffee Morning for Macmillan on 20 September 2019
- Health & Safety
- Nothing to report
- Finance
- Nothing to report
65/19 Updates from West Lancashire Borough Councillor
- Nothing to report after Summer recess
66/19 Planning
Weekly Planning Lists
Date | Reference | Address |
16/07/2019 | 2019/0662/FUL | 17 Glebe Lane |
30/07/2019 | 2019/0718/FUL | 11 Church Road |
Planning Delegated Decisions
Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
13/08/2019 | 2019/0414/FUL | Moss Lane | Granted |
20/08/2019 | 2019/0370/FUL | Blackberry Barn | Refused |
27/08/2019 | 2019/0621/FUL | 25 Long Lane | Granted |
27/08/2019 | 2019/0628/ADV | 41B Hoole Lane | Granted |
27/08/2019 | 2019/0662/FUL | 17 Glebe Lane | Granted |
27/08/2019 | 2019/0718/FUL | 11 Church Road | Granted |
Appeal Decisions
Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
02/08/2019 | 2017/0795/FUL | Riverside | Allowed |
- Agreed that all matters were in order and no action to be taken forward to WLBC in respect of other planning matters
67/19 Date of next meeting
Community Centre
8 October 2019
7.15 pm
68/19 Part Two Leisure Centre
- See separate notes following meeting with Mark Forster