Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Date: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Methodist Hall
Cllr R Peter (Chair), Cllr R Kelly, Cllr B Crellin, Cllr G McGrath, Cllr G Brace, Cllr R Pattinson, Cllr S Faulkner, Cllr J Brown, Cllr D Burness, Cath Jopson, and RFO/Assistant Clerk Liz North.
Apologies were received from Cllrs A & T Dixon, Cllr Donnelly, and Cllr Crellin.
The Mayor gave thanks to Cllr McGrath and RFO Liz North for their work preparing the budget and precept forecast.
The Mayor highlighted several key projects completed in 2021, including:
The Mayor also thanked clerks, councillors, and employees for their efforts during a challenging year and wished everyone a Happy Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and a great New Year.
No declarations were received.
All previous actions completed except White Rock Signage and Millom Heritage Triangle, which will be carried forward to January’s agenda.
Minutes from 27th October 2021 and Finance Meeting on 23rd November 2021 approved as true and correct records.
No members of the public attended.
Mr Baker gave a presentation on community collaboration projects from his experience in Rochdale. The Mayor agreed to put him in touch with relevant local bodies.
Action: Mayor to liaise with Mr Baker.
No updates provided.
No report provided.
Clerk’s report circulated in working papers.
Standing Orders were approved and signed. It was agreed to make them gender-neutral at the next review.
An exhibition will be held 28th–30th November at the Lighthouse Centre, Haverigg, to gauge local opinions on Iron Line projects. Concerns raised about lack of communication from the Town Fund Board.
ClIr Jakubowski confirmed an online survey would go live and would also distribute hard copies outside Tesco.
Minutes from the 4th November meeting circulated for information.
No updates beyond prior circulated information.
Concerns were raised about access for emergency services during simultaneous closures of Muncaster and Duddon Bridges. It was agreed the Clerk would liaise with CCC to discuss evacuation planning.
Action: Clerk to contact CCC Highways, HMP Haverigg, and CBC to request their evacuation policies and arrange a meeting in the new year to update the town emergency plan.
No new updates. It was suggested to bring the plan back in-house and invite others to join as needed.
Minutes from the 8th July 2021 A&R meeting circulated for information.
Cllr McGrath advised that signing the South Copeland Partnership Agreement would allow access to grant funds. It was agreed to arrange a meeting with Kelly Anderson for further information.
Action: Clerk to arrange extraordinary meeting before Christmas.
Minutes from the 18th October meeting circulated.
All correspondence circulated in Clerk’s report.
Applications reviewed:
No objections raised.
Action: Clerk to inform CBC Planning.
Working party to be formed.
Action: Clerk to arrange working party meeting.
To be added to next agenda:
Meeting closed: 9:29 PM
Signed: Mayor
Dated: 26th January 2022
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