Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Present: Cllr J Micklethwaite (JM) (in the Chair), Cllr R Peter (RP), Cllr B Crawford (BC), Cllr P Altree (PA), Cllr J Brown (JB), Cllr F Gleaves (FG), Clerk D Moorhouse, RFO Vicky Bradley and 1 member of the public.
Apologies – Cllr R Costelloe (RC), Cllr A Dixon (AD), Cllr R Kelly (RC), Cllr D Burness (DB), Cllr T Gilmore (TG), Cllr J Park (JP), Cllr G McGrath (GMc), Cllr D Wilson (DW), Cllr F Wilson (FW)
The Mayor announced that her Annual Charity Ball will be taking place on 30th March at Millom Cricket Club. All Cllrs are invited and welcomes anyone from the community to attend. Saturday 6th April the Mayor will be hosting a Gin Tasting evening at the ClockTower, all welcome.
Events attended:
None
RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a True record AGREED
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In his absence an email from DW was read out stating:
“I will not be able to attend tonight, but please pass on the following information to members. I have been at a meeting with Gillian Elliott and David Southward. They have agreed that a formal letter will be sent to MTC offering the Library Building to MTC via a CAT. This would of course be subject to discussion and agreement.”
It was said that the building has been neglected by CCC for years, just like the swimming pool. Councillors spoke of their extreme disappointment. It was said that once a formal letter is received then a public meeting should be held.
FG nothing to report
Barclays Bank response letter was noted and the CCC on-street parking enforcement changes were welcomed.
Minutes of the 13th February meeting were noted. It was said that the Big Lottery for Millom Park refurbishment was turned down and SCDG are putting in a formal complaint.
RP and RK to meet with applicants in the next couple of weeks.
It was said that the Bradbury Centre is not a Council-owned building and enquiries are being made to Age UK West Cumbria to establish how services will continue within the town. South Lakes Age UK is offering some services. It was thought the building is up for sale.
DB on holiday, no updates.
There have been no updates from the swimming pool group who have stated they do not want to work with the Council. MTC are still fully supportive of having a swimming pool in the town.
The next meeting for MTC Councillors is Thursday 14th March at 1pm in the Council Chambers. The Mayor said she is concerned that the area is within a conservation area and would need to follow strict guidelines to be in keeping with the rulings. RP confirmed that Sellafield have match funded the scheme.
MTC have received a quote from another company which is over the current budget of £5k. Cumbria Police have also been in touch to offer guidance on the installation of CCTV into their dedicated monitoring unit. Meeting arranged for all Councillors – Friday 8th March at 10am in the Council offices with Cumbria Police.
RESOLVED that the accounts presented be passed for payment, cheques signed by Cllr F Gleaves and Cllr J Brown. AGREED
It was asked that a response be chased up from CBC Planning regarding permission at Haverigg Caravan Park and also to ask CCC Highways again when Haverigg Main Street is to be resurfaced.
The meeting closed at 8.26pm
D. Moorhouse, Clerk
Cllr J. Micklethwaite, Mayor
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