Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Present: Mayor Cllr Angela Dixon (AD), Cllr Janice Brown (JB), Cllr Barbara Crellin (BC), Cllr Jane Micklethwaite (JM), Cllr Tess Fitzwilliam (TF), Cllr Jenn Jakubowski (JJ), Cllr Richard Pattinson (RPat), Cllr Sandra Carter (SC), Cllr Robert Kelly (RK), Cllr Graham Brace (GB), Cllr David Billing (DB), Cllr Rebecca Cummings (RC), Cllr Tony Dixon (TD), Clerk Vicky Bradley, and 4 members of the public
PSCO Paul Booth met with councillors prior to the full council meeting to give his monthly report
Cllr Ruth Peter and Cllr Simone Faulkner
The Mayor informed the meeting that MTC have planted 2000 bulbs in the bottom of Millom Park this month and 65 trees have been donated by CBC to replace the trees cut down in Lord Street. A big thank you to all that helped with this.
Actions from last meeting – The Mayor thanked the clerk for listing the actions at the end of the minutes.
There will be a “Meet your councillors” session in Millom Library on Saturday 2nd November for all who are able to attend. County Councillor Doug Wilson will also be holding his drop-in surgery at the same time.
We now have all the concept designs in for the park and are currently arranging to go into local schools to show the designs and consult with the local children. All the plans are in the office.
We are hoping to improve the triangle on Newton and CBC Open Spaces team are going to donate some benches to replace the current one.
Cllr J Jakubowski – Item 23 – Planning b) – 4/19/2339 own property; Cllr R Kelly – item 22 a) – Member of Bowling league
Cllr T Dixon proposed and Cllr J Micklethwaite seconded that these be signed as a TRUE record – All Agreed, minutes signed.
Cllr D Billing had one query regarding when donations should be considered – the clerk informed him that any requests are brought up at the next available meeting, whether full council or finance.
Cllr J Brown proposed and Cllr Jakubowski seconded that these be signed as a TRUE record – All Agreed, minutes signed.
All 3 were thanked for their time – All left the meeting.
Howard Shimmin asked again about the bus schedule. ACTION: Clerk to advertise/amend poster
Cllr D Wilson and Cllr K Hitchen are updating the clerk in regard to the Millom and Haverigg Flood Study. They are aware MTC wants involvement in the Stronger Towns Bid.
Cllr F Wilson is addressing MTC concerns about councillor site visit permissions and staff relocations. RK asked to chase CBC on dog waste enforcement. Action: Clerk to e-mail
Cllr T Dixon reported that CCC had made no decisions about the library and MTC would be consulted. One-way system and Stronger Towns Fund working group discussed.
No minutes yet available; update to be given at November meeting.
Youth councillor wasn’t present. RK had contacted but had no response. Action: Clerk to contact School
Awaiting planning consent; Home Group will give bi-monthly updates. No objections to traffic order.
Forwarded to councillors; consultation ends 1st December 2019.
Barclays reversed their decision following letters and petitions. Cllr Micklethwaite thanked all involved.
Cllr Pattinson confirmed Town Plan section completed and forwarded to Denise Burness.
Site needs updating. Action: Clerk to check monthly contract and review
Concerns raised about road diversions. SCP aware of issue. GB stated action requires disaster/collapse. Action: Cllrs A Dixon, R Kelly & D Billing to take to next SCP meeting
Update received and circulated. Press update expected shortly.
Cllr A Dixon and G Brace discussed over-budget plans with Jane Taylor (CBC); awaiting further updates.
Installation underway. Action: Clerk to confirm with CCTV company when system is live
Action: Clerk to arrange cheques
Action: Clerk to reply to CBC planning officer
It was RESOLVED that the accounts presented be passed for payment. Cheques signed by Cllr J Brown and Cllr R Kelly. Agreed
Cllr T Dixon requested limiting agenda items to shorten meetings. Councillors should check with clerk before adding items.
The Mayor requested an updated CBC/CCC contact list. Action: Clerk to update
The meeting closed at 21.09pm
V Bradley, Clerk
Cllr A Dixon, Mayor
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