No apologies were given for this meeting by members. Mrs J. Thompson gave apologies.

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.

Kirkland Parish Council will meet at 7.30pm in the Sunday School of St. Helen’s Church on the following dates:

13^th July, 2010 14^th September, 2010 9^th November, 2010

11^th January, 2011 8^th March, 2011 10^th May, 2011

Representative on the Memorial Hall Committee

Cllr. Mrs D. Taylor.

Representative on the School House Trust

Cllr. Mrs. C. Richmond.

Representative on the Wyre Area Road Safety Committee

Cllr. Mrs S. Gilling

Representative on the Wyre Area Lancashire Association of Local Councils

Cllr. K. Ellin

PACT Representative

Gillian Benson, the clerk

Responsible Financial Officer

The Clerk is the Responsible Financial Officer

Cheque Signatures

Cllr. C. Towers, Cllr. K. Ellin and Cllr. D. Taylor

Internal Auditor

Gurth Wilson

Catterall Parish Council presented the revised Grounds Maintenance Contract, which sees the Parish Lengthsman clean the Parish. Councillors considered the contract and accepted the terms for the following year.

Letters of support have been received from Smash and Kirkland and Catterall St. Helens C of E Primary School. However, Wyre Borough Council has now informed the Parish Council that it is unable to provide ongoing replacement of equipment at their expense and this would fall on the Parish Council.

Cllr. Mrs. D. Taylor has selected an appropriate location in front of the Horns Inn and spoken to the landlord, this was supported by letter, to which there has been no answer. A contractor has submitted a quote for the work and Councillors considered the quote, location and progress. There are two quotes one that the electric supply is taken from the pub’s sign and the other from the mains, this one involves a supply from United Utilities at additional cost.

Wyre Borough Council is offering a regular newsletter for Councillors and meetings to update Clerks and Councillors on recent changes that affect them. Councillors considered this information important and the newsletter and meetings would be of value to them.

Cash Book and Balance to 31^st March, 2010, Budget comparisons, Bank Reconciliation, Internal scrutiny checks and the financial statement. Councillors scrutinised the accounts, previously circulated, and accepted.

The following payments have been received since the last meeting:

1. Wyre Borough Council £8,579.00

1. S. Carr and Son £ 45.00 Bars for Chairman’s chain
2. Clerk's Salary and Expenses £ 60.10
3. Lancashire County Council £ 35.33 Pension
4. Lancashire County Council £ 35.33 Pension
5. Lancashire Association of Local Councils

6. Subscriptions £ 61.43

7. Catterall Parish Council £619.00  - Grounds Maintenance Contract April and May

Direct Debits
Staff Costs £200.00

The renewal schedule for the Parish Council’s insurance has been received together with other quotes. Councillors reviewed the cover offered and chose Aviva.

Councillors are asked to consider the following in line with the audit submission:

Accounting Statement

Governance Statement

End of Year Accounts

Councillors resolved to accept the Clerk’s increment in salary in line with the Contract of Employment.

The following planning applications have been granted;

Proposal: Listed building consent for erection of new courtyard garages, ancillary accommodation and a swimming pool (following the demolition of existing garages and ancillary accommodation)

Location: The Old Vicarage, 16, Vicarage Lane, Churchtown

Included:

Proposal: Proposed two front dormer extensions

Location: The Orchard, 12, Ainspool Lane, Churchtown

The following planning applications were commented upon:

Proposal: Outline application for agricultural workers dwelling (resubmission of 10/00164/OUT)

Location: Land adjacent to Humblescough Lane, Churchtown

The Clerk reported receipt of further supporting letters for the re-assessment of the speed limit on the A586, the Avenue, past Kirkland and Catterall St. Helens C of E Primary School. These will be forwarded to Lancashire County Council for consideration.