KIRKLAND PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held on 8th March, 2011, At 7.30pm
At St. Helen’s Sunday School
Present; Members of the Parish Council K. Ellin Chairman
Mrs. C. Richmond, Vice Chairman
Mrs. S. Gilling,
Gillian Benson, Clerk to the Parish Council
457. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllr. Mrs. D. Taylor and the reason accepted.
458. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Councillors disclosed any personal or prejudicial interest in matters to be discussed at this meeting. There were no declarations.
459. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolved; The minutes of the meetings held on 11th January, 2011 having been previously circulated, were accepted as a true and correct record and signed by the Chairman.
460. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no members of the public present.
461. DONATION AND INVITATIONS
Churchtown and District Children’s Whitsuntide Festival requests a donation towards the continuing work to producing the Festival and invites the Chairperson and guest to walk in this year’s festival to be held on Saturday 28th May at 1pm.
Resolved: That the Chairman and his wife will attend and to send a donation of £150.00.
Catterall Gala Committee invites the Parish Chairman and guest to walk in the procession and take refreshment afterwards the Gala is to be held on Saturday 4th June, 2011.
Resolved: That the Parish Council is represented at Catterall Gala.
462. BULBS ON THE MOSAIC
Councillors considered the planting of Spring bulbs on the Mosaic to brighten the area during the darker days of Winter. Talks with The Churchtown Society have revealed that there are some bulbs there, but they would be pleased to see these added to. Discussions on the type and size of the Spring bulbs took place; Councillors also considered planting the grass verge on the A586 with daffodils.
Resolved: To plant Spring bulbs on the Mosaic and the grass verge of the A586. Specific types and quantities will be formalised at the September meeting.
463. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
The Maintenance Contract with Catterall Parish Council was reviewed for 2011 – 2012 and the costs discussed. The Parish Lengthsman will revert to the original contract of 7 hours per week until such time that Lancashire County Council confirms their amenity grass cutting payments.
Resolved: That the Grounds Maintenance Contract is accepted with the Parish Lengthsman working 7 hours per week.
464. KIRKLAND MEMORIAL HALL
Councillors considered the reply from Kirkland Memorial Hall with regard to bookings for local residents.
Resolved: To ask that contact details are publicised and bookings are published to show free dates to help residents.
465. PARTNERSHIP MEETING
Kirkland Parish Council is part of a partnership with Catterall and Pilling Parish Councils. It is some time since a joint meeting has been held. Will Councillors please raise matters for the Agenda that concern all the members as far as possible to be discussed at this meeting?
Resolved: That Councillors will inform the clerk of matters for the Agenda.
466. FINANCE
Responsible Financial Officer’s Internal Scrutiny Report
The Councillors scrutinised the following accounts - Cash book and bank reconciliation to 31st January, 2011, and Internal scrutiny checks.
Responsible Financial Officers Financial Statement to 31st January, 2011
Resolved: The members accepted the above information.
The following payment was received:
- Bank Interest £ 0.43
- Catterall Parish Council £112.50 PANDA Signs
Councillors accepted the following payments;
- Clerk's Salary and Expenses £ 34.25
- Catterall Parish Council £ 76.96
*Increased hours for the Parish Lengthsman from 1st February, to 31st March, 2011. - Churchtown and District Whitsuntide Children's Festival £150.00
Direct Debits
Staff Costs £200.00
Grounds Maintenance Contract £619.00
Pension £ 70.66
467. PLANNING
The following planning applications have been granted;
10/00851/FUL
Proposal: Outline application for an agricultural workers dwelling (re-submission of 10/00277/OUT)
Location: Land at Kirkwood Lodge Farm, Humblescough Lane, Churchtown
10/00919/FUL
Proposal: Proposed detached workshop and storage building to side of existing building
Location: Kirkland Works, Tarnacre Lane, St. Michaels on Wyre
Planning Applications
No planning applications were received.
468. REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS
Report from the representative on PACT Meeting
There were no reported crimes or anti-social behaviour incidents in January or February.
469. QUESTIONS RAISED BY COUNCILLORS
The date of the next meeting falls on Tuesday 10th May, 2011. However, due to Parish Council and Wyre Borough Council Elections on 5th May, the date of the May meeting will be Monday 16th May.
There being no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.00pm.
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