Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Date: Wednesday, 26th January 2022
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Town Council Offices
Clr R Peter (Chair), Clr R Kelly, Clr B Crellin, Clr G McGrath, Clr G Brace,
Clr R Pattinson, Clr S Faulkner, Clr J Brown, Clr D Billing, Clrs A & T Dixon.
Officers: Cath Jopson (Town Clerk & RFO), Liz North (Assistant Clerk)
Apologies received from Clrs Jakubowski, Burness, and Donnelly.
As noted above.
No members of the press or public attended.
The mayor’s announcements were circulated prior to the meeting. No declarations of pecuniary interest were received.
The clerk reported that all office actions from the previous meeting had been completed.
The minutes of the meeting held on 24th November 2021 were approved and signed as a true record.
Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on 23rd November 2021 were noted.
Minutes of the extraordinary meeting held on 12th January 2022 were approved.
No members of the public attended.
No updates received.
Nothing to report.
The clerk’s report was circulated within the working papers.
The council agreed to participate in March, subject to volunteers. Clerk to arrange date and posters.
Meeting scheduled for 3rd February 2022 with Copeland Borough Council. Clerk to arrange a pre‑meeting for councillors to prepare questions.
Review of current committees agreed. A meeting to be arranged by Clr Brace with Clrs Peter, Kelly, Pattinson, Brace, and McGrath.
Clr Brace attended the Town Board meeting and provided updates on the Iron Line, Heritage Buildings, Community Health, and connectivity projects. Council requested a Town Board presentation.
No meeting held. Trees for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are expected to be planted mid‑March.
Clr McGrath to assist the clerk in finalising lease arrangements.
Presentation and walkabout to be arranged for councillors.
No updates available.
Working group formed: Clrs Billing, Peter, Faulkner, Kelly, and Brace.
HMP invited to assist with sensory garden replanting.
Mr Tim Lees was co‑opted as councillor for Holborn Hill Ward.
Circulated for councillors’ information.
Clerk to write to CCC and CBC regarding library relocation and office reopening.
No objections submitted.
Invoices approved and signed for payment.
Contractor’s cost increase (£10,000) approved. Work to proceed with current contractor.
The state of local roads to be added to the next agenda.
| Action | Responsible |
|---|---|
| Advertise Spring Clean date | Clerk |
| Organise pre‑meeting with CBC | Clerk |
| Arrange committee review meeting | Clr Brace |
| Amend and resubmit policies | Clerk |
| Arrange Town Board presentation | Clerk |
| Liaise with HMP for Jubilee tree planting | Clerk |
| Finalise office lease | Clerk & Clr McGrath |
| Arrange Heritage Triangle visit | Clerk |
| Prepare seating policy for memorial benches | Clerk |
| Inform CBC of planning decisions | Clerk |
| Process invoice payments | Clerk |
| Proceed with Church Walk works | Clerk |
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