Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
In the Methodist Hall, Millom
Cllr S Faulkner (Mayor in the Chair), Cllr J Brown, Cllr J Kellett, Cllr A McDonald, Cllr B Kelly MTC and Cumberland Cllr, Cllr A Liebhart, Cllr E Amos-Milburn, Cumberland Cllr A Pratt, Cath Jopson (Clerk). No members of the public were in attendance.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Crellin, Williamson and Billing.
Nothing to exclude.
Due to the absence of the chair no report was received.
The mayor gave a short report of her work during the previous month. More detailed information is in her report on the Millom Town Council website.
Cllr Kelly declared an interest in Item 9 of the Agenda request from Millom Bowling Club.
Cllr Faulkner proposed that the minutes of the meeting held on 28th January 2026 be signed as a true and correct record, this was seconded by Cllr Kelly and agreed.
The clerk informed the meeting that all the office actions had been completed.
No members of the public were present.
It was proposed by Cllr Liebhart to approve the accounts for payment and note the bank reconciliation, this was seconded by Cllr Amos-Milburn and this was unanimously agreed. Action: RFO to pay outstanding invoices etc.
A request had been received asking for a donation towards supporting the Millom Town Council singles and doubles trophies. Cllr Brown proposed that the sum of £200 be given this was seconded by Cllr Faulkner and agreed. Action: RFO to send cheque.
Cllr Kelly informed the meeting that there had been a 5% cutback from the government to services within the Cumberland Authority and other rural areas with the money being transferred to the inner cities. These costs will have to be recovered by increase of the Council Tax.
With regard to the Iron Line, Cllr Kelly reiterated that the decision to close the byway was not Cumberland Authorities, but the RSPB and Environmental Agency are insisting on this.
Cllr Kelly stated that Carlisle was looking to become a City of Culture.
Cllr Pratt informed the meeting that the Cumberland Social Prescribing team would be meeting that the next meeting would be held in Millom on 26th March where the event will provide free health checks, games for children and a seed planting session run by Growing Well. Representatives from various other service groups would be in attendance. (Report attached to minutes)
Cllr Brown raised the question of a banking hub for the area. Cllr Brown proposed that a letter be written to the local MP Michelle Scrogham in this regard. Cllr Brown stated that this should be a priority as most elderly residents do not know how to use on-line banking. Cllr Liebhart stated that she would be willing to go along on a Friday morning to the institute in Haverigg to show the elderly residents how to use on-line facilities. Cllr Liebhart seconded that a letter be written all agreed. Action: Clerk to write to MP.
Cllr McDonald informed the council that the overgrown hedge/trees on Rottington Road/opposite Peel Hotel is now a danger to public and road users as people cannot see if any traffic is coming. Action: Clerk to arrange getting hedgerow cut back.
Cllr Amos-Milburn stated that she had numerous residents in the area of Rottington Road/Egremont Street/Lincoln Street complaining of a car cleaning business which has currently been set up in the back street where cars, vans etc are parked which prevent the access for the refuse wagon to collect bins.
Cllr Liebhart added that the council look at Pride of Place funding for Millom and Haverigg. Cllr Liebhart also commented on the number of vacancies on the Town Council and asked that this be put on the next town council meeting agenda. Action: Clerk to add to next agenda.
The following policies were brought to council for review as follows:
The following planning applications had been received for council’s comments prior to the meeting and had been discussed via email due to time constraints:
Cllr Liebhart requested that the issue with recruitment of volunteers to go onto the council be put on the agenda for discussion.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 08.50pm.
Signed: …………………………………….. Chair
Dated: 25th March 2026
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