Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Page | 1 June 2021
Following the absence of the clerk the June meeting was forwarded until 7th July 2021
Cllr R Peter (Mayor), Cllr R Kelly (Deputy Mayor), Cllr A Dixon, Cllr T Dixon, Cllr J Brown, Cllr B Crellin, Cllr G Brace, Cllr S Faulkner, Cllr D Burness, Cllr T Fitzwilliam, Mrs Cath Jopson (Clerk) and Ms Liz North (RFO/Assistant Clerk)
0 members of the public were present.
Apologies were received from the following councillors: Cllrs Jakubowski, Donnelly, Billing and Pattinson
The Mayor’s statement had been circulated prior to the meeting for councillor’s perusal this was as follows:
“May I start by raising the issue of electric scooters which has been brought up by individual Cllrs and members of the public. A number of near disasters have been cited and as a community we all need to be a lot clearer about the current laws covering the use of them and report any misuse to the police immediately.
It is with enormous pleasure that I see children shrieking with glee as they run from one part of the park to another. These major works have been a long haul for the community; indeed, I remember the first bids going in over 10 years ago. It has been one of the best things that has happened to Millom for a very long time. I am aware of some injuries inflicted by vandalism but we do have CCTV and will be searching for the culprits.
I thank Cllr Jakubowski and the Amenities and Recreation committee for dealing with all the heavy lifting in the final furlong. They have all done an amazing job and put their mark on the area. Well done.
Finally, I visited Millom Infants School again to look at their new playground. It is a creative and safe place to play and the children are obviously enjoying it. It was a very pleasant visit and it was hard not to just hop onto the equipment!”
No declarations of pecuniary interest were received.
The clerk stated that all her actions had been completed and the information in relation to these were on the clerk’s report which had been circulated prior to the meeting.
Haverigg Car Park – The clerk informed the council that the only outstanding action was from Cllr McGrath where he had to produce photos of the Haverigg Car Park.
Action: Cllr McGrath – photos of Haverigg Car Park
The Clerk informed the council that she had a response from CBC about the upkeep of the carpark and that it was being looked into. (for further information see below in Haverigg Matters)
The minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting and it was proposed that they be signed as a true and correct record. Agreed and Signed.
The minutes of the recent A&R meeting held on 20th May had been circulated for Councillor’s information.
The draft minutes of the Mayor Making held on 19th May had been circulated for information.
There were no members of the public were present.
The clerk informed the council that no report/update had been received from any of the Cumbria County Councillors. It was proposed that the clerk contact and politely ask if the CCC representatives could give an update when there was one or just inform us that there is nothing to report. The clerk also to ask if there is any further information on the unitary discussions. It was also requested that the question of a one-way system be placed onto the next agenda and any questions that councillors feel they want answers to from CCC be sent to the clerk for submission.
Action: Clerk to contact CCC representatives/All councillors with any questions for CCC to submit to clerk for submission/Clerk to place One-Way system for Millom on next agenda
The clerk informed the council that no report/update had been received from any of the CBC representatives. A short discussion took place about the proposed one-way system for Millom Town. The clerk to add this item on the next agenda.
Action: Clerk to place on next meeting agenda.
No further information received.
Minutes circulated. This will be a detailed project; updates to be provided regularly.
To be discussed at tomorrow’s A&R meeting (Thursday 8th July). A report will be brought forward to the Council.
Preferred option: asset transfer (if repaired first). Quotation noted: £10,500.
Action: Clerk to obtain more info and place on next agenda.
£15 donation to Civic Voice membership approved.
Action: RFO to arrange payment
To be placed on next meeting agenda.
Action: Clerk to add to agenda
Cllr Dixon raised a proposal from a trader to hold Wednesday markets.
Council supportive subject to permits, insurance, COVID safety.
Consultation with local businesses advised.
Action: Cllr Dixon to inform the trader of feedback
Action: Clerk to send councillor comments to CBC
Accounts circulated prior to meeting. Approved.
Action: RFO to pay invoices
Items to be on next agenda:
There being no further business the meeting closed at 08.20pm
Cllr R Peter, Mayor………………………………………………… Dated: 28th July 2021
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