No apologies were given for this meeting.

Councillors disclosed any personal or prejudicial interest in matters to be discussed at this meeting.

The meeting was adjourned

Mr. Bettle is part of a team of four trained officers covering Wyre and listening to residents. Street Scene covers anything that happens on Wyre Borough Council land such as tipping, dog fouling, rubbish, graffiti etc. and he is responsible for the rural areas. He works with the contractors for refuse to ensure satisfaction for residents. Wyre Borough Council has increased the persons able to carry out enforcement and issue fixed penalty notices and have clothed the offices in appropriate uniforms.

He looks to educate people not to tip rubbish or allow the dog to foul and explain the consequences of these actions so that hopefully it will not reoccur. The officers collate the information concerning particular offences which creates hot spots that can be the subject of special investigation out of hours through RIPA. Wyre Borough Council also offers an assisted bin service to assist elderly or disabled with their wheelie bins. The Street Scene Officers work with other agencies through MAPS to gather information and help residents. Recently some graffiti offenders have been task to remove their work through the Community Pay Back Scheme.

The meeting was resumed.

The date for a request for an election passed on 2^nd October. Councillors were asked to co-opt a member as soon as possible.

Cllr. K. Ellin attended the AGM of Kirkland Memorial Hall to raise this matter. In order to be eligible for any grant evidence must be produced to support the need for the play area this includes Village Appraisals. Councillors considered setting up a meeting including members of the Memorial Hall Trustees, Kirkland and Catterall School and the Churchtown Society. No acknowledgement has been received from the neighbouring landowner.

The questionnaire included in the last newsletter resulted in overwhelming support for joining Catterall Parish Council and forming a Youth Initiative Group. Catterall Parish Council has secured £3,000 of funding and is appealing to Kirkland Parish Council for a further £200 towards the initial set up; Catterall Parish Council is adding £400. Councillors discussed this matter.

Lancashire County Council has requested highway maintenance submissions for next year’s inclusion.

Includes a questionnaire on devolved services, pay settlement 2009, LALC Newsletter and the unaudited accounts.

Cash Book and Balance to 31^st September, 2009, Bank Reconciliation and Internal scrutiny checks.

Payments received:

1. Catterall Parish Council £ 75.00
2. Pilling Parish Council £ 75.00

1. HM Revenue and Customs £ 80.00
2. Lancashire County Council £ 34.25 Pension
3. Lancashire County Council £ 34.25 Pension
4. Kirkland and Catterall Youth Group £200.00
5. Royal British Legion £ 50.00
6. St. Helen’s PCC £130.00

The Grounds Maintenance Contract will be paid by Standing Order on 8^th November.

The following planning applications have been granted;

Proposal: Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

Location: Rose Cottage, 9, The Green, Churchtown

Proposal: Installation of new ATM machine

Location: Churchtown Service Station, 13, Garstang By-Pass Road, Churchtown

Proposal: Formation of a vehicular access

Location: Far View Cottage, Tarnacre Lane, Churchtown

Proposal: Formation of a vehicular access

Location: Far View Cottage, Tarnacre Lane, Churchtown

The Councillors made comment on the following planning application:

Proposal: Proposed replacement garage

Location: Rose Cottage, 9, The Green, Churchtown

Proposal: Listed building consent to replace existing windows on front elevation with white painted hardwood

Location: Meadowlea, 10, Church Street, Churchtown

The school is encouraging elderly residents to visit and join in the classes, however, at the present time it is not practical to be extended to lunch times.

The AGM was held recently and there was much discussion about the river bank. The Trustees are talking to Mr. Dicks and the Environment Agency about the various solutions needed to ensure the bank is safe. The Trustees are looking to replace the boiler and are concerned at the grass cutting contract with Wyre Borough Council.

Churchtown Service Station was broken into on 5^th October and over £7,500 worth of goods were stolen. Last month an attempted burglary took place by unknown suspects, but the householders woke up and disturbed the thieves.