Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
MTC MTD 29.04.26
Present: Cllr S Faulkner (Mayor In the Chair), Cllr J Kellett, Cllr A McDonald, Cllr A Liebhart, Cllr E Amos-Milburn, Cllr J Brown, Cllr D Billing, Cath Jopson (Clerk).
Apologies were received from Cllrs Williamson, Crellin and Kelly.
Nothing to exclude.
No report due to the absence of the chair.
The mayor gave a short report of her work during the previous month including the following:
Cllr Liebhart and Cllr Amos-Milburn declared an interest in item 11 on the agenda.
Cllr Amos-Milburn proposed that the minutes from the meeting held on 25th March 2026 be signed as a true and correct record, this was seconded by Cllr Liebhart and agreed.
The clerk informed the meeting that all the office actions had been completed.
No members of the public were present.
Cllr Brown raised concern about overnight camping even though there is signage stating no overnight staying. Cllr Brown also commented that she had had complaints regarding the large wagons and machinery continually using the beach road and them being a safety issue especially for children playing in the park areas. The clerk informed the meeting that this was being investigated by the Enforcement team in Cumberland Authority. Action: Clerk to chase up with Enforcement.
Cllr Kellett asked what the regime was for a deputy chair. The clerk informed the council that in the standing orders (which were amended) that the mayor at the time was to be the deputy chair. Cllr Kellett asked if this could be further discussed at a workshop. Action: Clerk to add to agenda for next workshop.
Cllr Amos-Milburn raised concerns about the speeding on Devonshire Road, Cllr Faulkner stated that she would bring this up at the meeting with the police on Thursday. Action: Cllr Faulkner to speak to police at meeting.
Cllr McDonald raised further concerns about the lack of enforcement in the town especially as unlicensed car washes were popping up. Cllr McDonald also raised his concern regarding the lack of ATMs within the town. The clerk informed the meeting that the issue was also being dealt with by MP Michelle Scrogham.
Cllr Liebhart raised concern about the unauthorised fires at the industrial estate stating that the fumes appear to be very toxic. Cllr Faulkner proposed that a letter be sent to Enforcement at Cumberland Authority asking them to look into this. Action: Clerk to write to Enforcement.
Haverigg Foreshore Update – the clerk informed the meeting that the topographical survey had been completed on 27th April and she was awaiting results.
Office:
Cllr McDonald proposed that all the above quotations from Vortex be accepted, this was seconded by Cllr Brown and agreed. Action: Clerk to arrange for the above works to be carried out.
Cllr Faulkner proposed that a timetable for events throughout the year be prepared. This was seconded by Cllr Billing and agreed. Action: Cllr Faulkner and Clerk to arrange this.
No correspondence had been received that needed further action.
Action: Clerk to write to planning with council’s response to all the above.
None.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.55pm.
Signed: …………………………………………
Dated: 27th May 2025
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