Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Present: Cllr B Kelly (in the Chair), Cllr S Faulkner, Cllr G Brace, Cllr J Brown, Cllr D Billing, Cllr D Burness, Cllr G McGrath, Cllr T Lees, Cllr J Bridget, Cath Jopson Town Clerk and RFO/Assistant Clerk Liz North and 3 members of the public were also in attendance.
Apologies were received from Cllr R Peter and Cllr B Crellin.
Item 9 on the agenda – To review any applications for the vacancies on the MTC Council – the chair informed the attendees that this item will be moved near to the end of the agenda so that all press and public could be asked to leave the meeting.
Prior to the mayor’s report Cllr Kelly welcomed the three members of the public that were in attendance. He also asked that Item 9 on the agenda be moved down and that items 18 & 19 were moved up in between item 7 & 8 on the agenda. All councillors agreed to this motion.
Report: As I begin my time as your new Millom Town Mayor, I will give a short update of what I and the deputy Mayor have been doing recently.
Firstly, I attended the Ulverston Civic Sunday on the 12th July with Cllr Burness and will also be attending the Dalton in Furness Civic Service on 3rd July.
Following attending other Town/Parish Council Civic Sundays I am endeavouring to arrange one for Millom in perhaps August or maybe October of this year but I am hitting a few problems. Cllr Faulkner and myself will be attending a buffet supper organised by the Millom Rotary Club on Thursday evening and on this Thursday morning Deputy Mayor Cllr Faulkner and myself will be attending St George’s Residential Home to congratulate one of their residents 100th birthday.
During my time as Mayor, I will be trying to organise some fund-raising events for the mayor’s fund and any suggestions/offers of help will be most welcome. I am also asking the Councillors to help in moderating any conflicts over the Nuclear Depository and the Town’s Fund Bid and encourage people to express their views but to be civil and respect the views of other.
No Declarations of Pecuniary Interest were received.
The clerk informed the council that all actions had been completed by herself and the RFO.
A draft copy of the minutes had been circulated to all councillors for their perusal and amendment if required. It was proposed that an amendment be made to Item 022/22 paragraph 3 as it was an incorrect record of events. This was seconded and agreed.
Action: Clerk to amend the minutes before publication as agreed.
3 members of the public were present.
Two letters had been received by the clerk in regard to Millom Town Council’s decision in joining the South Copeland GDF Partnership and a short discussion took place following questions that had been raised.
Market Square Planters
It was brought to the council’s attention that the flowers in the market square looked beautiful but the road sight line was being obstructed as the planters were filled up. Unfortunately, it is too late to move them until such time as they are being re-planted for the winter, it was confirmed that they will be pushed back from the sight line when this is carried out.
Action: Clerk to ensure that when these planters are emptied for replanting she must ensure that they are moved back to enable a better sight line when vehicles are pulling out of St George’s Terrace.
Aggie’s Lonning Entrance from Salthouse Road
The Clerk from Millom Without Parish Council (who was present as a member of the public) informed the council that the footpath leading from Salthouse Road to Green Road Station was becoming an issue as vehicles were constantly using this as a short cut and that it is for farm/property access only for vehicles and a footpath for the public. The Clerk asked if the council could write to Highways to requesting a sign to be placed at the beginning of this footpath stating that they should not follow the Sat Nav and that there was no through road. She informed the councillors that Millom Without Parish Council were going to ask for one at the other end of the footpath which comes under their parish. Cllr Faulkner proposed that the clerk write on behalf of Millom Town Council with this request, seconded by Cllr Kelly and agreed.
Action: Clerk to write to CCC Highways in regard to signage at the end of Aggie’s Lonning.
Following on from item: 7 on the agenda a lengthy discussion took place in regard to Millom Town Council’s role in the above partnership. It was explained to those present that although the title states partnership this in no way means that Millom Town Council have accepted the going ahead of the GDF Process. It was explained that MTC felt that it was better to be involved in the partnership so that they can have updated information of what was happening. Concern was raised about the legalities of the testing process and it was proposed by Cllr Faulkner, seconded by Cllr Kelly and agreed that a letter be written by the clerk to Community Engagement Manager of the South Copeland Community Partnership seeking clarification the licencing process that RWM had to follow in order to gain the necessary permissions.
Action: Clerk to write to SCCP
Cllr Bridget read a statement out to the council and those present (copy attached to minutes) in regard to the decision that MTC made to join the South Copeland GDF (Geological Disposal Facility) without consultation with our constituents. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed to attach this statement to the minutes as requested by Cllr Bridget.
Action: Clerk to ensure statement is attached to June 22 minutes
It was proposed by Cllr McGrath that all the above be accepted as a correct and true record of Millom Town Council’s finances for the year 2021-22. This was seconded by Cllr Faulkner and agreed.
Action: RFO to submit AGAR and accompanying papers
Date: 12th July 2022
To: Kelly Anderson, Community Engagement Manager, South Copeland Community Partnership
Subject: Seismic Surveys
Dear Kelly,
I have been asked to write following our town council meeting which was held on 29th June 2022.
A number of residents have raised concerns with Millom Town Council about the legality of the licencing process with Marine Management Organisation for Nuclear Waste Services to carry out the proposed seismic surveys of the West Coast of Cumbria this summer.
We understand that RWM has an exemption from the full licencing process as it is for scientific research.
Please can you clarify the licencing process that RWM has to follow in order to gain the necessary permissions. We would appreciate a response so that we can post it on our website.
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience, can you also confirm receipt of this email.
Regards,
Cath Jopson
Clerk to Millom Town Council
Contact:
Telephone: 01229 772340
E-mail: theclerk@millomtowncouncil.co.uk
Millom Council Centre, 6 Newton Street, Millom, Cumbria LA18 4DR
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