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CONISTON PARISH COUNCIL
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Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting of Coniston Parish Council held in the Library on Monday 18th May 2009 at 7.00pm Guest Speaker: Bill Smith on “’Bluebird’ – The Story So Far”. Mr Smith gave an illustrated talk that was both entertaining and informative. He explained how the salvaged boat had been meticulously restored using as much of the original structure and components as possible. Mr Smith responded to a number of questions. The Chairman thanked Mr Smith. PRESENT: D Coxon (Chairman), Mrs A Hall, Ms R Hext, P Hill, Mrs E Kelly, J Stoddart & L Tarr; the Clerk, C Sargeant; and 18 members of the public (including E. Abbott, D Adams, B Bateman, B, Birtwistle, A Cox, Mrs B Cox, D Holland, Mrs J Holland, D Johnson, Mrs J Johnson, P Johnston, Mrs J Jones, J Loxham, Ms V Slowe, R Thompson, P Way, and Mrs S Way). 1. Public welcoming and receipt of matters for debate: No matters for debate. 2. Minutes of the Meeting of 12th May 2008: Were approved, and signed by the Chairman. 3. Matters arising from that Meeting: None. 4. Chairman’s Annual Report 2007-08: The Chairman presented his report that was approved by the council and signed as an accurate account. 650 copies of the report will be circulated to homes in the parish through the Newsletter. Copies of the report will be sent to Cumbria CC and SLDC. Meeting closed: The Annual Meeting followed immediately. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Coniston Parish Council held in the Library on Monday 18th May 2009 following APM. PRESENT: D Coxon (Chairman), Mrs A Hall, Ms R Hext, P Hill, Mrs E Kelly, J Stoddart & L Tarr; the Clerk, C Sargeant; and members of the public. 1. Re-Appointment of Officers for 2009-10: RESOLVED: that D Coxon and P Hill should continue as Chairman and Deputy respectively. 2. Re-Appointment of other functionaries: 3. Re-Appointment of signatories to bank accounts: 4. Re-appointment of representatives to other bodies: Meeting closed: An ordinary meeting followed immediately. Minutes of the Meeting of Coniston Parish Council held in the Library on Monday 18th May 2007 following AM. PRESENT: D Coxon (Chairman), Mrs A Hall, Ms R Hext, P Hill, Mrs E Kelly, J Stoddart & L Tarr; the Clerk, C Sargeant; and members of the public. 1. Public welcoming and receipt of matters for debate: No matters for debate. 2. Apologies: None. 3. Declarations of Interest: Cllr Coxon (all matters relating to LDNPA), Cllr Hill (all matters relating to E.ON) and Cllr Mrs Hall (LDNPA). 4. Minutes of the Meeting of 20th April 2009 were approved, and signed by the Chairman. 5. Matters arising from that Meeting: 5.a. Campbell House entrance protection: On 29 April, John Bell, Principal Traffic Engineer, emailed: I have noted this request but have not yet had a chance to inspect it. I will do so the next time I am in the area. 5.b. Council tour of inspection: decision as to locality and date deferred to next meeting. 5.c. Locality Working: waiting for CCC, SLDC and CALC to indicate next stage of initiative. 5.d. White lining on A593: done as promised within set deadline; the clerk has conveyed CPC’s appreciation to Highways officers. 5.e. Coniston Market: RESOLVED: to invite Philip Dowling of Cowran Estate to the next Meeting (8 June). 5.f. Insurance renewal: after discussion RESOLVED: to renew the premium with Allianz Insurance plc but to review again later in the year. 5.g. High Cross: Nigel Williams, Beat Forester, Grizedale, had contacted the clerk to say that he is aware of the problem of the unevenness of the road surface at the entrance to the Forest but repair is not a priority. 5.h. Commemorative blocks: money for updating the blocks has been promised: RESOLVED: to instruct Coniston Stonecraft to go ahead with the work. 6. Matters arising since that meeting: 6.a. National Trust invitation to Monk Coniston 17 June: Cllrs Coxon and Stoddart to attend. 6.b. Bus parking at Crag Cottage lay-by: following contact by Mr Walker of Crag Cottage about the problem it seems that the good offices of Mr Longstaffe, Head of John Ruskin School, have lead to a compromise solution. 6.c. Playground Fund/Amenities Fund: RESOLVED: to leave the present arrangements in place. 6.d. John Ruskin School’s Ofsted achievement: councillors acknowledged that this was an outstanding achievement. 6.e. Lake District Parish Councils Meeting, Keswick, 27 April: the clerk represented CPC at this meeting and gave a summary of its business. 6.f. Grizedale Arts invitation to Lawson Park 25 June: RESOLVED: Cllrs Mrs Hall, Ms Hext and Mrs Kelly to attend. 6.g. CALC District Association meeting is in Kendal 18 June: RESOLVED: the clerk to send apologies as no one is available to attend. 6.h. Public Path Diversion Order 2009 at Tarn Hows: this was duly noted. 6.i. Letter from Local History Group to Institute Committee: the parish council appreciated a copy of the letter but stands by its resolution of 20 April (Item 5.h. RESOLVED: to reiterate the Parish Council’s role as Custodian Trustee; to leave the Management Committee to make the decisions about the nature of the development...). 7. Financial Transactions: RESOLVED: 7.a. To issue cheques: 7.b. To approve accounts for signing by Chairman: Done. 7.c. To approve Audit for signing by Chairman: Done. 8. Planning: 8.a. Planning Application: 7/2009/5147 Location: Monk Coniston Hall, Coniston LA21 8AQ Observations: RESOLVED: to support the application. 8.b. Planning Application: 7/200/5179 Location: Coniston Lodge Hotel, Station Road, Coniston LA21 8HH Observations: RESOLVED: to support the application. 9. Correspondence: RESOLVED: to note that since the last meeting the clerk had received and informed councillors of the following (Items marked (**) were taken as read): 1 Skelwith Agenda for 11th May Emailed to members ** 2 Satterthwaite Agenda for 18th May Emailed to members ** 3 Beech Boys Atlantic Updates Emailed to members ** 4 Shepherds Bridge Lane closure 10th May Emailed to members ** 5 High Cross Correspondence with Nigel Williams Emailed to members ** 6 Housing Group Summary Emailed to members ** 7 Cemetery Lych-gate Complaint Emailed to members ** 8 LAP timetables Various correspondence Emailed to members ** 9 Rural News Focus Weekly News Digest Emailed to members ** 10 National Trust Invitation 17th June Emailed to members ** 11 Coniston / Grizedale Triathlon 12th July Emailed to members ** 12 Underground electricity lines Little Arrow Emailed to members ** 13 High Furness Neighbourh’d Forum Lowick, 8th July, 7pm Emailed to members ** 14 Lake District Rowing Tour 3 – 6 September Emailed to members ** 15 Arnold-Baker ‘Local Council Administration’ Folder ** 16 Shepherds Bridge Lane lining Not a priority Emailed to members ** 17 CIEP Survey Consultation document Folder ** 18 Great North Swim Letter of response Emailed to members ** 19 North west Regional Strategy Consultation document Folder ** 20 Empty Homes Latest information Emailed to members ** 21 Investing in Communities Application papers Emailed to members ** 22 HMS Coniston visit Whitsun visit Emailed to members ** 23 English Heritage Conservation Areas At Risk Emailed to members ** 24 CALC Community Land Trusts newsletter Emailed to members ** 25 Digital UK Switchover 24 June & 22 July Emailed to members ** 26 Cumbria CC CYSS Newsletter March 2009 Emailed to members ** 27 Lakes Leisure Rural Fun Sports for Children Emailed to members ** 28 Commission for Rural Communities The voices of region’s upland communities Survey Emailed to members ** 29 NWDA Regional Newsletter April 09 Folder ** 30 SLDC Standards Committee Agenda Folder ** 31 CALC Parish Path Initiative Emailed to members ** 32 SLDC Notices of Election On notice boards 33 Equality & Human Rights Commission Letter and Document ‘Public Sector Equality Duties’ Folder ** 34 Cumbria CVS Your News April/May 2009 Emailed to members ** 35 Cumbria CC The Cumbria & Lakes Rider Folder ** 36 Pauline Richardson Coniston Water Lake Users next meeting cancelled Emailed to members ** 37 CALC Circular May 2009 Emailed to members ** 38 Cumbria CC Resource Cumbria Review May 2009 Folder ** 39 Friends of the Lake District Annual Report 2008 Folder ** 40 Clerks & Councils Direct Magazine May 2009 Folder ** 10. Reports: 10.a. Police Report: None. 10.b. Housing Report:
Alastair Cameron submitted a brief note for the Parish Council on the progress with the housing projects at Coniston: 10.c. Cllr Mrs Hall: 10.d. Cllr Tarr: 10.e. Cllr Mrs Kelly: 11. Public questions and comments: 12. Date of next Meeting: RESOLVED: to forward meeting to Monday 8th June 2009 at 7.00pm in the Library and to invite guest speakers: Philip Dowling (Cowran Estate) and Jim Loxham (National Trust). Meeting closed at 9.50pm. Signed: David Coxon, Chairman Date:8th June 2009 |