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Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.

Agenda
Ordinary
25th February 2026

Millom Town Council Meeting Agenda – 25 February 2026

Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026

Time: 7.00pm

Location: Methodist Hall, Queen Street, Millom

You are summonsed to attend a meeting of Millom Town Council.

Clerk to the Council: Cath Jopson

Notice Date: 17 February 2026

Agenda

Apologies for Absence

Exclusion of Press and Public

To consider whether any agenda items require exclusion of press and public under the Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960.

Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Mayor’s Announcements

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

To receive declarations from elected and co-opted members relating to items on this agenda.

Approval of Previous Minutes

To approve the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on 28 January 2026.

Actions Update from Previous Meeting

To review outstanding actions.

Public Participation

Public participation period not exceeding 15 minutes.

Accounts and Finance Committee

  • To examine and approve accounts for payment
  • To receive and note the bank reconciliation

Cumberland Councillor Updates and Workgroups

Clerk’s Updates and Information

Policies and Documents for Adoption or Review

  • Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service Policy
  • Disciplinary and Grievance Arrangements Policy and Procedures
  • Child Protection Policy
  • Subject Access Request Policy
  • IT Policy
  • Complaints Procedure

Correspondence

  • Letter from Hodbarrow Lighthouse Committee
  • Supported Housing Strategy consultation from Cumberland Council
  • Letter from Millom Music School CIC
  • Letter from Good Enough Start
  • Correspondence regarding White Tailed Eagles introduction
  • Millom Council Remembrance Review Findings

Planning Applications

To consider planning applications notified by Cumberland Planning Authority.

  • 4/26/2039/0F1 – Electric vehicle charging stations installation – Whartons Garage, Duke Street, Millom
  • 4/25/2403/0F1 – Change of use to domestic garden and construction works – Land north west of Poolside, Haverigg
  • 4/26/2043/0F1 – Porch extension – 12 Bank Head, Haverigg
  • 4/26/2046/0F1 – Garage demolition and extension works – 4 Thirlmere Close, Millom
  • Telecommunications installation proposal – Highway verge adjacent to Knott Road end, Millom
  • 4/26/2053/0F1 – Variation of condition for additional obscured window – Penhaven, North Lane, Haverigg
  • 4/26/2057/0B1 – Variation of condition for residential development – Land at North Lane, Haverigg

Any Other Business

To note items for inclusion on the next meeting agenda.

Requests for Dispensations

The Clerk will report any requests received for dispensations relating to declarations of interest.

Declarations of Interest Guidance

Members must declare any disclosable pecuniary interests or other registrable interests in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

Failure to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest is a criminal offence.

Members requiring advice are advised to contact the Clerk at least 24 hours before the meeting.

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Upcoming Meeting Dates

2025

APRIL 30TH: Methodist Church meeting room
MAY 28TH: Methodist Church meeting room
JUNE 25TH: Methodist Church meeting room
JULY 30TH: Methodist Church meeting room

All meetings will commence at 07.00pm unless otherwise stated on
the agenda.