Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Present: Cllr R Kelly (in the Chair), Cllr B Crellin, Cllr G McGrath, Cllr G Brace, Cllr R Pattinson, Cllr S Faulkner, Cllr J Brown, Cllr D Burness, Cllrs A & T Dixon, Clerk Cath Jopson and RFO/Assistant Clerk Liz North
Apologies were received from Cllr R Peter, Cllr D Billing, Cllr Jakubowski, Cllr T Fitzwilliam and Cllr Donnelly
The following mayor’s announcement had been circulated to all councillors for their information:
“I think we had a bit of a marathon meeting last month. I know that we hadn’t met for two months and that the agenda was pretty long but I would be grateful if Cllrs did not hold drawn out debates on subjects which have previously decided in committee.
This month I attended a lovely service at the Community Church in the pensioners hall. Some of you know that Pastor Fred is looking for a permanent home and office for his congregation. If anyone has any ideas as to where he might look, please let him or myself know.
In the course of the service, a prayer was said for the Council, I was given a blessing and also a lovely bunch of flowers. I would like to thank them very much.”
No declarations of pecuniary interest were received.
The clerk reported that all her and the RFO actions had all been completed.
Cllr Dixon confirmed that once the weather had improved the siting of the musical instruments will be carried out in the park.
A draft copy of the minutes had been circulated to all councillors for their perusal and amendment if required. Following the circulation, it was proposed and agreed that the minutes be signed accordingly as a true and correct record.
A draft copy of the minutes had been circulated to all the finance committee for their perusal and amendment if required. Following the circulation, it was proposed, seconded and agreed that the minutes be signed as a true and correct record.
No members of the public had attended the meeting.
Unfortunately, due to the weather the short presentation from Heidi Bowron had to be cancelled.
The clerk informed the councillors that the local representatives from CCC had nothing to report on this month. Cllr McGrath reported that CCC were in the process of a judicial review on the Local Government Reform.
Cllr McGrath informed the council that the Community Partnership Grants will be going live within the next week and the council should decide what they want from this and then apply for funding.
Cllr McGrath also informed the councillors that a meeting for Copeland GDF Working Group is to be held on 1st November 2021. A short discussion took place regarding the need for a representative on the panel of the GDF Working Group. Cllr Billing had already stated that he was prepared to act as the representative. It was proposed, seconded and agreed that unless anyone further wanted to sit on the panel, Cllr Billing to be the representative of the council. However, any points given to the committee should only reflect the position of the Town Council as a whole and not on a personal level. Cllr R Kelly informed that he would attend this meeting as Cllr Billing was away and would not be able to attend.
Cllr McGrath indicated that he felt it was too early in the process to decide on anything at the present time. It was unanimously agreed that the GDF should be left on the agenda for the foreseeable future.
Action: Clerk to look and purchase of new furniture / GDF to place on any future agendas.
The following policy had been circulated to the meeting for approval and signing:
It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the Lone Working Policy be accepted by the Town Council and it was duly signed.
The councillors were informed that the next meeting will be held on Thursday 4th November in the council offices.
Copies of Millom Town Council’s response had been circulated for councillors’ information.
It was proposed, seconded and agreed that no further action be taken on this consultation.
No further updates available on the Town Plan.
The clerk informed the council that a regular weekly inspection was required at the Millom and Haverigg Parks. Cllrs Faulkner and Pattinson had kindly agreed to carry this out in the short term. It was proposed that one of the employees be trained to carry out these duties.
The following planning applications had been received and circulated prior to the meeting for comments:
The council had no objections in principle to these applications. Action: Clerk to inform CBC Planning on council’s decisions.
Prior to agreeing payment of the invoices, the question of the expenses for one of the employees was raised. The RFO explained that this was for a part of the strimmer which the employee had paid for himself and was looking for reimbursement.
The bank reconciliation and cheque sheet had been circulated prior to the meeting. It was proposed, seconded, and agreed that the RFO pay all outstanding invoices as listed on the cheque sheet. Action: RFO to pay outstanding invoices as per circulated cheque sheet.
Copies of two insurance quotes had been circulated by the RFO. It was proposed, seconded and agreed that we go with the cheaper quote which was for a like for like quotation. The saving was £3088.00.
The following to be placed on the next agenda for discussion:
There being no further business the meeting closed at 08:29 PM.
Signed: ……………………………………..
(Mayor) Dated: 24th November 2021
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