Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Present: Cllr R Peter (In the Chair), Cllr A Dixon, Cllr T Dixon, Cllr J Brown, Cllr J Jakubowski, Cllr R Cummings, Cllr G Brace, Cllr R Kelly, Cllr B Crellin, Cllr T Fitzwilliam, Cllr S Faulkner, Cllr S Donnelly, Cllr S Carter, Cllr R Pattinson, Cllr D Billing, Mrs Vicky Bradley (Clerk) and Mrs Cath Jopson (Assistant Clerk)
Apologies were received from CCC Cllr K Hitchen.
A copy of the Mayor’s announcements had been circulated for the councillor’s perusal, prior to the meeting.
I was so very sorry to hear about the family difficulties being experienced by both Councillors Angela and Tony Dixon. These awful things come to try us and I am sure that they and their family will stay strong and cope with everything that life throws at them as they always do. I wish their son a speedy and complete recovery.
Cllr. Angela Dixon has had the luck and misfortune to be Mayor for around two and a half years. Luck, because it is an elevated position as first citizen of Millom with the opportunity to make positive changes. Misfortune, because it is an unpaid position carrying a large amount of work. Angela has had additional misfortune in that at the time of her office she has had to deal with floods and a pandemic. She has done both admirably as well as fulfilling the other responsibilities of her office. In short, a spectacular performance.
Angela and I have always agreed with each other on the need for continuity of policy if Millom is to get anywhere in a difficult political environment. Accordingly, at least until next May I will be working to her agenda. The only substantive change will be to introduce a one year long honorary position of Mayor Emeritus, roughly translated a ‘retired mayor’. This carries no extra workload, but is purely in recognition of sterling service.
Finally, because the world of Zoom has made everything a little more hard to keep track, I would be grateful for a short paragraph from each Cllr. outlining what exactly they are up to. And I would remind Cllrs. that every initiative or action needs to go through the office on every occasion.
Cllr R Cummings declared a pecuniary interest in Item 19 – Planning Application No: CH/4/20/2419.
The Clerk informed the Councillors that all clerk’s actions had been completed.
It was AGREED that the minutes be signed as a true and correct record of the meeting, this was proposed by Cllr R Kelly and seconded by Cllr T Dixon, and the chair signed these.
A copy of the draft minutes from the recent A&R meeting had been circulated for councillor’s information. Cllr Jakubowski stated that there were no updates to report at this present time.
These were noted and duly signed as a correct record.
There was no public participation.
The clerk reported that Cllr K Hitchen had been in touch to say that he had no updates at the moment.
The Clerk informed the Councillors that even if the Town Council reply to the Copeland Plan 2017-2035 Consultation as a body they really need to reply individually. Cllr R Kelly & D Billing to discuss the draft reply for the submission from MTC for agreement by the rest of the council.
Action: Cllr R Kelly/Cllr D Billing
Cllr Jakubowski waiting on information from Mr. Armstrong to share with Councillors.
Action: Cllr Jakubowski to circulate when received.
Minutes from previous group meetings circulated. Cllr T Dixon proposed project may go to Town’s Board. Seconded by Cllr D Billing.
Action: Cllr R Kelly to approach Town Board
Cllr D Billing stressed importance of the issue in the Copeland Plan consultation.
Clerk had circulated suggested CBC list of lights for MTC to take over. Cllr R Kelly proposed no action as Church Walk was to be handled by CCC.
Action: Clerk to write letter confirming MTC not taking responsibility.
Hope and Cope contest for decorated windows/gardens. Cllr A Dixon proposed £300 donation. Seconded by Cllr R Peter.
Action: Clerk to arrange donation
Cllr R Kelly questioned clarity of Terms of Reference and council representation. Felt representative can’t speak on council’s behalf without discussion.
Action: Cllr R Kelly to liaise with Society regarding Terms and ensure AGM is organized.
Cllr R Peter confirmed market to go ahead with guidelines in place.
Cllr T Dixon confirmed date: Saturday 5th December, 10am–2pm.
Action: Clerk to advertise/posters/book stalls
Cllr Jakubowski confirmed portion of Accelerator Fund awarded for Millom Park Project. Legal pack awaited. CBC would cover ground works due to deadline by March 2021. Park to close during works.
Cllr A Dixon to step down from Towns Board. Cllr R Kelly elected to replace her. Clerk confirmed paperwork complete.
The following applications were noted with no objections:
Accounts circulated and approved. Cllr T Dixon questioned Zoom payments; Clerk confirmed monthly fee of £11.99 enables dial-in access.
Action: Clerk
Items agreed for next agenda:
There being no further business the meeting closed at 08.40pm
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