Mrs. S. Gilling,

Mrs. D. Taylor

No apologies were received.

Councillors disclosed any personal or prejudicial interest in matters to be discussed at this meeting. There were no declarations.

There were no members of the public present.

Mr. Hull gave an update of the difference the signs have made to the speed of the traffic passing Kirkland and Catterall St. Helen's C of E Primary School. Several speed surveys have been carried out, some by the children and others by Mr. Hull. They show a great reduction in speed and the scheme has been very well received by residents and drivers. Prior to the launch speeds up to 70MPH had been recorded with 60% of drivers travelling at 60 – 65MPH, but now there have been nothing is excess of 45MPH. Mr. Hull has received a letter from the Minister of Transport, who wishes to see the scheme in operation in October, 2011.

The time has passed for an election and the members need to co-opt a new member as soon as possible. Nominations will be accepted at the meeting.

These are the ‘rules’ by which the Parish Council runs its meetings. Councillors discussed the orders and tailored them to meet Kirkland Parish Council’s preferences.

Kirkland Parish Council working with Catterall Parish Council has been accepted in the pilot scheme for Parish Lengthsmen run by Lancashire County Council. There is an initial payment of £200.00 plus Lancashire County Council will pay for work undertaken on their behalf and supply the materials.

As it is sometimes difficult for councillors to attend training courses it was considered that these books would provide an excellent source of information.

The Parish Councillors Guide £12.75

The Councillor £13.50

Under the Centre’s constitution Kirkland Parish Council is able to appoint a representative to be a trustee on the board.

The Councillors scrutinised the following accounts - Cash book and balance, internal scrutiny checks and bank reconciliation to 31^st May, 2011.

Responsible Financial Officers Report to 31st May, 2011.

Income received since last meeting:

1. HMRC - VAT Refund £202.49
2. NALC Bursary £ 70.00

Councillors are asked to consider the following accounts for acceptance;

1. Clerk's Salary and Expenses £147.11
2. HMRC first quarter £ 81.40
3. Catterall Parish Council £ 72.35 Parish Lengthsman increased hours
4. Kirkland Memorial Hall £500.00 Section 137 payment
5. Society of Local Council Clerks £ 30.25

Staff Costs £200.00

Pension £ 66.70

Grounds Maintenance Contract £627.00

Kirkland Memorial Hall has requested a donation towards the cost of grass cutting on the field.

The following planning application has received no objections from Wyre Borough Council:

Proposal: Erection of a UV disinfection control kiosk, main switchgear kiosk, electrical substation and inlet screens and storm treatment control kiosk

Location: Kirkland Works, Tarnacre Lane, St Michaels-On-Wyre

The following planning application has been granted:

Proposal: Erection of agricultural workers dwelling

Location: Kirkwood Lodge, Humblescough Lane, Kirkland

A cat was deliberately shot in Churchtown and the Police have issued a press release to assist with catching the culprit. Two anti-social behaviour incidents have included a person sleeping in a van in front of private houses.

There was concern over the depression in Ainspool Lane outside Fylde Cottages.