Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Present: Cllr G McGrath (in the Chair), Cllr S Faulkner (Mayor), Cllr J Brown, Cllr R Williamson, Cllr B Kelly (Cumberland and MTC Cllr), Cllr A Pratt (Cumberland Councillor), Cllr J Kellett, Cllr D Billing, Cllr D Myers, Cllr A Gager-Liebhart, Cllr A McDonald, Cllr P Brown, Clerk Cath Jopson, Cllr Gillian Hoyle RFO/Assistant Clerk and 3 members of the public were in attendance.
Apologies were received from Cllr Chatterton.
There was nothing on the agenda to exclude the public or press from the meeting.
The chair began the meeting giving a short report on his trip with the South Copeland GDF Partnership Group, he was most interested in the small modular reactors that are currently being built.
The mayor’s announcements for the month of October are appended to these minutes and have been placed on the MTC website for information.
The mayor gave a short presentation on PowerPoint with regard to the new Millom & Haverigg Together Non-profit CIC for the area that is currently being set up to help get funding for projects in and around the areas.
A short report of the bus routes being set up by Cumberland Authority was also included in this presentation.
The mayor went on to inform the council that groups are setting up Warm Hubs in and around the town for those who are most vulnerable.
Cllr McGrath declared an interest in the South Copeland GDF Partnership.
It was proposed by Cllr J Brown, seconded by Cllr Williamson and agreed that the minutes be signed as a true and correct record of the meeting held on 30th October 2024.
The clerk informed the council that all actions had been completed.
Two residents of Queens Park complained to the council regarding:
Action:
New leaflet information with updates had been circulated to all at the meeting.
The clerk informed the council that this would be taking place on the 7th December at 1.30pm. Should anything change the clerk will inform the council.
Cllr McGrath asked the Clerk about training progress. The Clerk informed the council that she had not been able to set definite dates.
Action: Cllr McGrath to look into this with CALC training officers.
Cllr Myers had received concerns from residents/carers regarding the possible closure of Lapstone House. The Clerk had sent Cllr Myers the original reply from Cumberland Council, which expressed that Lapstone House was up for a possible refurbishment. Concern was also raised regarding the empty flats adjacent to the home.
Cllr McGrath proposed that a letter be written to Cllr Mark Fryer asking to confirm what long-term plans they have for the building and residents. Seconded by Cllr McDonald and agreed.
Action: Cllr Myers to draft a letter for the Clerk to write asking for an update on Lapstone House by Cumberland Authority.
Cllr Faulkner reminded councillors of a meeting at Bootle regarding the Abbeyfield property that closed last year.
Cllr P Brown inquired about the prison workforce in the town. Cllr McGrath stated he and the Clerk had been assured by the prison authority that the working parties in both Millom and Haverigg had been properly vetted and were safe to work in the community unsupervised.
Cllr Faulkner reported that a local parishioner group has been set up to address Haverigg Beach pollution issues. All collected evidence had been forwarded to MP Michelle Scrogham during a meeting with the SOS Group.
Cllr Kellett informed the council that planning had started for the 100-year Memorial celebration.
Actions: Cllr Kellett, Cllr Faulkner, and the Clerk to continue arranging this celebration.
Cllr Faulkner proposed purchasing a skip to empty the disused allotment. Seconded by Cllr Liebhart and agreed.
Action: Clerk to arrange for a skip.
Planning applications received:
Action: Clerk to inform planning authority of the town council comments.
None.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 09.08pm.
Signed: ………………………………….. Chair Dated: 27th November 2024
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