Miss. S. Gilling,

No apologies were received for this meeting.

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.

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.

The Parish Council discussed celebrations concerning the Queens Diamond Jubilee.

The proposed Lancaster constituency largely reflects the constituency that existed prior to the 5th General Review: it no longer contains the town of Fleetwood, but instead expands to incorporate many wards that are currently included in the Wyre and Preston North constituency, in addition to wards from the west of the Ribble Valley. The M6, which runs north–south throughout the proposed constituency, provides a strong communication link between the various communities within it. Councillors considered the implications to the changes.

The Parochial Church Council is appealing to the Parish Council for a donation for the upkeep of the churchyard this year.

Councillors considered the risk assessment for Kirkland Parish Council 2011 – 2012.

Cash book and balance, internal scrutiny checks and bank reconciliation to 30^th September, 2011.

Responsible Financial Officers Report to 30^th September, 2011.

Bank reconciliation to 31^st October, 2011.

Income received since last meeting:

Staff Costs £200.00

Pension £ 62.52

Grounds Maintenance Contract £627.00

Wyre Council would appreciate notification of the precept for 2012 – 2013 agreed by Kirkland Parish Council by 13^th January, 2012. The rural parishes grant has been set at £1.94 per elector and has not changed since 2010. The Rural Grant for Kirkland is £512.00.

Councillors have started to consider the budget upon which the precept is based. Wish lists as to improvements/projects for 2012 – 2013 will be supplied with costings for consideration at the next meeting.

The amount apportioned to be paid by Kirkland Parish Council under the provisions of the Representation of the Peoples Act 1983 and 1985 is £126.47 and will be collected by Wyre Council in the next financial year.

The following planning application has been granted:

11/00567/FUL

Proposal: Change of use of land for the grazing of horses and erection of a single stable with tack/storage room

Location: Land at Kirkwood Lodge Farm, Humblescough Lane, Kirkland

There were no planning applications to date.

Lancashire County Council’s Democratic Partnership Officers have gone to be replaced with Locality Officers, who were to be visiting, but the Public Realm Manager was sent. The highways section has a commissioning document for work which will start April, 2012.

Wyre Council is looking to develop better working relationships at a local level for a better outcome for residents, with each Parish Council being an individual case. Compiling a ‘Working in Neighbourhoods’ paper for consultation with Parish Councils next year. Better information through the Planning Ambassadors as to what neighbourhoods need and want and not just getting what’s given.

Sergeant Freaney stated the areas PCSOs are covering are to change to reflect the need and numbers of crimes and Abs’s in that area. Operation Faith is offering assistance with stopping metal thefts from Wyre Churches and the introduction of DNA grease. With the introduction of 20MPH the Police have 3 community watch volunteers who with the assistance of a Policeman will check speeds and send warning letters.

The Police had reported a burglary at the Horns Inn, when an amount of cream had been stolen.

The Parish Council had requested information on the work being carried out at the entrance to Sharples Quarry. Lancashire County Council has provided plans for the exit road and culvert

Jo Turton, Lancashire County Council replied to the Parish Council’s request not to close the tip. She mentioned that Lancashire County Council were working with Wyre Council and in principal may supply extra wheelie bins for the Lengthsman’s use.