Westward Parish Council

MINUTES of Meeting held on Monday 14^th November 2011 

In Westward Village Halls

PRESENT: Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday, Mrs Robinson, Mr. Shaw,

Mr Studholme, Mr Todd, Mr. Watson, Coun D. Fairburn, 6 Members of the Public.

1.    APOLOGIES

       1.1  J. Atkinson

         1.2  Declaration of Interests

                Mr J. Atkinson – Planning application 2/2011/0721 Application 2/2011/0721

                Erection of conservatory porch. Fairview, Rosley, Wigton.

2.    MINUTES

Approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 15^th August 2011         

3.    NEW BUSINESS

         3.1  Environment Agency – Creating new Internal Drainage Boards. A talk was given by Duncan Stuart who stated a pressure group has been formed to inform the public about the Environment setting up a new Internal Drainage Board and how it affects the public in the Waver/Wiza/Wampool area.

       3.2  A discussion was held about the forthcoming HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012. It is hoped a committee can be formed to celebrate this historic event. Suggestions included a Hog Roast, dance, afternoon tea, fancy dress and church service.  F.S stated he had applied to the Joyce Wilkinson Trust for £500 towards costs and councillors agreed to financial support also. I.W proposed and J.C seconded.

4.    FINANCE    

         4.1  To consider the Financial Report ending 31^st October 2011- see attached report.

         4.2  A discussion contributing to Westward Halls for refurbishment expenses. Proposed to give £1000 F.S seconded J.C.

5.    PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

         To authorise payment of the following accounts

         5.1  Westward Halls                   £1000

         5.2  Northern Fells Broadband     £300

         5.3  Wigton Swimming Pool         £150

6.    PLANNING

         6.1  Applications received since last meeting

                6.1.1 Application 2/2011/0625 Mr Les Hayes – Listed Building consent to remove double glazed units from conservatory roof and replace with slate and insert 3 roof light windows. Barn End, The Street, Westward, Wigton.

                6.1.2 Application 2/2011/0609 Mr W. Kitchen – Reserved matters application for erection of agricultural workers dwelling. Clea Green, Westward, Wigton.

                6.1.3 Application 2/2011/0721 Mr J. Atkinson – Erection of conservatory porch. Fairview, Rosley, Wigton.

                6.1.4 Application 2/2011/0818 & 2/2011/0800 Mr & Mrs C Miles – Proposed installation of solar panels & Listed Building consent for photovoltaic modules on farmhouse, Stoneraise Farm, Wigton.

                6.1.5 Application 2/2011/0729 M & J Cowen – Proposed installation of wood windows. East Curthwaite Farm, Wigton

                6.1.6 Application 2/2011/0405 Mr W. Millar – Installation of milking parlor and erection of new building for livestock (Resubmission of planning application 2/2011/0251. Jenkin Cross, Wigton.

       6.2  Applications approved by Allerdale

              6.2.1  Application 2/2011/0609 Mr W. Kitchen – Reserved matters application for erection of a agricultural worker’s dwelling, Clea Green, Westward, Wigton. -  RESERVED MATTERS APPROVED                

              6.2.2  Application 2/2011/0463 Mr W Hird – Erection of 1 x 20kw C&F wind turbine 27.1m to tip. Town Head Farm, Brocklebank, Wigton. – FULLS PLANS APPROVED

                6.2.3  Application 2/2011/0629 Mr R.Bryden – Listed building consent to remove double glazed units from conservatory and replace with slate and insert 2 roof light windows. The Shearings, The Street, Westward, Wigton. - LISTED BUILDING CONSENT APPROVED

                6.2.4  Application 2/2011/0625 Mr Les Hayes – Listed Building consent to remove double glazed units from conservatory roof and replace with slate and insert 3 roof light windows. Barn End, The Street, Westward, Wigton. – LISTED BUILDING CONSENT APPROVED

7.    CORRESPONDENCE

       7.1  Cumbria County Council – North Allerdale Traffic Regulation Order Review

Cumbria Minerals & Waste Development Framework Site Allocations Policies & Proposal Map

         7.2  Fire Brigades Union – Proposed Termination of the Cumbria Control Function

         7.3  Cumbria Police Authority – Independent Custody Visiting Scheme

       7.4  Allerdale Borough Council Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2011

         7.5  Calc – various

         7.6  Wigton Swimming Pool – Asking for a donation

         7.7  Our Green Space – Planned meeting at Penrith to share and learn the work of this Heritage Lottery Funded Project.

         7.8  Cumbria Community Foundation – 2011 Annual Review

Emails – C.C.C, Calc, NALC, Councillor D. Fairburn, Cumbria Police Authority, Rural Services Network and Sustainable Gov-newsletter.

8.    ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

       8.1  A talk was given by John updating Councillors about the Northern Fells Broadband. He asked for a donation towards funding of £300. Proposed T.T seconded F.S

         8.2  B.B reported the railings had been taken down at Beck Bottom.  T.T to investigate.

         8.3  Donate £150 to Wigton Baths Proposed F.S seconded T.T

         8.4  T.T reported fence at Brocklebank in disrepair. Councillor Fairburn to look into ownership.

         8.5  Precept to be set at next meeting (Monday 30^th January)

         8.6  A letter was read out from the clerk tendering her resignation. Need to advertise position on notice boards, Calc website, closing date 31^st December 2011.

9.    DATE OF NEXT MEETING

       Next meeting to be held on Monday 30^th January 2012 in Rosley Village Hall.

Held on Monday 11^th July 2011 at Westward Halls

Consultation on a planning application reference no 2/2011/00463

Proposal: Proposed erection of one 20kw C & F Wind Turbine, 27.1 metres to tip. Mr W. Hird - Location: Town Head Farm, Brocklebank, Wigton.

Present: Mr J. Atkinson, Mr B. Brown, Mr J. Coulthard, Mr E.  Holliday,

     Mr I. Jackson, Mrs J. Robinson, Mr F. Shaw, Mr R. Studholme & Mr T. Todd

  Apologies: Mr M. Watson, Mr D. Fairburn, Chairperson Caldbeck Parish Council & Mrs    A. Burgess (Northern Fells)

1.    The chairman spoke about the size and where the proposed wind turbine would be situated, saying it would be above the sky line and visible from the National Park.  J.R. asked if it would feed the National Grid and T.T. said he wasn’t against individual land owners/farmers having individual wind turbines.

2.    Vote on planning application I.W agreed, seconded J.R. No objections from all Councillors.

Meeting closed at 7.40pm.

In Westward Halls

PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday,

Mrs Robinson, Mr. Shaw, Mr Studholme, Mr Todd, Mr. Watson, (Members of Public) M. Grave & E West.  A. Burgess (Northern Fells)

1.    APOLOGIES

       1.1  Declaration of Interests Mr J. Coulthard - Application 2/2011/0244 Mr David Coulthard – Proposed agricultural building, Sandwath, Rosley, Wigton

2.    MINUTES

To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 7^th February 2011    

3.    NEW BUSINESS

         3.1  The Parish Council Elections took place on 5^th May 2011.  None of the councillors had any expenses. Agreed to pay clerk her expenses.

         3.2  F.S spoke about the progress of Broadband in our area, saying in of the seven parishes banded together over 400 people have registered with the Northern fells area. Cumbria has been chosen to receive grants because of its rural location.

4.    FINANCE

       4.1  To consider the Financial Report Year ending 31^st March 2011- see attached report.            

         4.2  To accept Chairman sign accounts for District Auditor          

5.    PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

         To authorise payment of the following accounts

         5.1  Insurance 01/06/2011-31/05/2012 Zurich Municipal                          £225.00

         5.2  Calc – Annual subscriptions 2011/12                                                £192.00

         5.3  Brian Hall Accountancy – Prepare internal audit report 2010/11           £36.00

         5.2  Mr J. Pigg – Fencing (awaiting invoice)

6.    PLANNING

         6.1  Applications received since last meeting

              6.1.1  Mr J. Coulthard left the meeting - Application 2/2011/0244 Mr David Coulthard – Proposed agricultural building, Sandwath, Rosley, Wigton

                        All members agreed to approve.

              6.1.2  Application 2/2011/0264 Mr W Kitchen - Outline application for erection of agricultural workers dwelling, Clea Green, Westward, Wigton

       6.2  Applications approved by Allerdale

                6.2.1  Application 2/2010/1010  Mr & Mrs Rothery – Demolition of single storey extension to west of property and replacement with two storey extension and additional two storey extension to south, The Cottage, East Woodside, Wigton GRANTED

                6.22   Application 2/2011/0127 (Resubmission to 2/2010/1031)  Mr & Mrs Rothery – Listed building consent for demolition of single storey extension to west of property and replacement with two storey extension and additional two storey extension to south, The Cottage, East Woodside, Wigton. GRANTED

              6.2.3  Application 2/2011/0041 Mr Jeffrey Little – Application for a variation of condition 2/2010/0688 substitution of one larger window in place of two smaller windows, affecting living room and dining room. Greenhill Farm, Red Dial, Wigton GRANTED                      

7.    CORRESPONDENCE

       7.1     Cumbria County Council

         7.2     CALC – newsletters etc

         7.3     NALC

         7.4     Mrs M. Pitts – Re Oakbank, Curthwaite – The chairman said a reply should be sent to Mrs Pitts and raise the matter again with Councillor Fairburn and the Highways with a suggestion of installing curbing.

         7.5     Penrith & District Red Squirrel Group

         7.6     Rosley Link

         7.7     Friends of the Lake District

         7.8     Society of Local Council Clerks

         7.9     Local Government Boundary Commission

Thank you letters from Northern Fells, Rosley Link, Rosley Church, Hospice at Home & Great North Air Ambulance.

                   Emails – C.C.C, Calc, Councillor D. Fairburn,

8.    ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

       8.1  T.T. raised concerns about water running into fields at Raise Lodge Bridge. Clerk to contact Councillor Fairburn.

         8.2  The Clerk was approached by the Chair of Rosley School asking for volunteers to stand as a LEA Governor for the school.

9.     DATE OF NEXT MEETING  

         Next meeting to be held on Monday August 15^th in Rosley Hall.

Held on Monday 16^th May 2011 at Westward Halls

PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday, Mrs Robinson, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Todd & Mr. Watson. A. Burgess (Northern Fells) and 2 members of the public present.

Chairman’s Address

            The Chairman thanked everyone for coming and their continued support over the year. He then told everyone how much we had given to charities over the year, the state of the Parish roads including the one at Reathwaite and the Red Dial A595 speed signs still not repaired or replaced.

He also said the Highways Steward seems to have disappeared and will ask Councillor Fairburn to investigate.

Anne Burgess (Northern Fells) has been a very welcome addition to the area and the 1st responders are taking shape with three people in training.  She is also trying to organise computers classes for beginners.

The meeting closed at 7.20pm.

MINUTES of Annual AGM

Held on Monday 16^th May 2011 at Westward Halls

PRESENT: PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday, Mrs Robinson, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Todd & Mr. Watson. A. Burgess (Northern Fells) and 2 members of the public present.

            The Minutes were read, approved and signed.

            It was proposed Bill Brown as Chairman by R.S seconded by J.R

            Vice-chair Thomas Todd proposed by J.R seconded by F.S

            All councillors agreed to stand again.

            F.S to represent Northern Fells and B.B. to stand on the Neighborhood Forum

            The chairman thanked the clerk for her work over the past twelve months.

In Rosley Village Hall

PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday, Mr. Jackson,

Mrs Robinson, Mr. Shaw, Mr Studholme, Mr T. Todd, M. Watson Councillor Fairburn, M. Grave & A. Burgess (Northern Fells)

1.    APOLOGIES

       None

2.    MINUTES

To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 22^nd November 2010        

3.    NEW BUSINESS

         3.1  FS spoke about the efforts to raise broadband speeds in our area. A meeting has been arranged in Rosley Village Hall on Tuesday 23^rd February, all welcome to attend.  The chairman volunteered that small finance would possibly be made available.

         3.2  Support from adjoining parishes re: Wind farms - muted response

         3.3  Highways Steward – They are now working in teams of two.  Councillor Fairburn to approach the Highways on our behalf.

         3.4  Anne Burgess spoke about the 1^st Responders. They have three applicants. Caldbeck are joining with Thursby for their training and they might need donations in the future for another defibrillator.

4.    FINANCE

       4.1   Information of accounts- see attached summary report.

5.    PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

         To authorise payment of the following accounts

         5.1  Clerk’s salary and expenses   £1000 + £28.15 = £1029.35

         5.2  Rosley Link £168.00

         5.3  Hospice at Home £100

         5.4  Mr J. Pigg – Fencing - carries forward to next meeting

         5.5  Financial support for the year was agreed by IW and seconded by JC to give Rosley Hall £800 and Churchyard £200, Westward Halls £950 and Churchyard £50, J.R proposed and T.T seconded £250 would go to the Great North Air Ambulance.

6.    PLANNING

         6.1  Applications received since last meeting

              6.1.1  Application 2/2010/0962 Mrs Nicola Pearson – Proposed horse arena to be constructed in field, Gilson Forge, Brocklebank, Wigton.

              6.1.2  Application 2/2010/0976 Mr Mervin Dicker – Barn Conversion to holiday units – Bungalow Farm, Wigton.

              6.1.3  Application 2/2010/1010  Mr & Mrs Rothery – Demolition of single storey extension to west of property and replacement with two storey extension and additional two storey extension to south, The Cottage, East Woodside, Wigton.

              6.1.4 Application 2/2010/1031  Mr & Mrs Rothery – Listed building consent for demolition of single storey extension to west of property and replacement with two storey extension and additional two storey extension to south, The Cottage, East Woodside, Wigton.

              6.1.5  Application 2/2010/1039 Mr M Cowen – Erection of a single small scale wind turbine, East Curthwaite Farm, East Curthwaite, Wigton.

              6.1.6  Application 2/2011/0041 Mr Jeffrey Little – Application for a variation of condition 2/2010/0688 substitution of one larger window in place of two smaller windows, affecting living room and dining room. Greenhill Farm, Red Dial, Wigton

       6.2  Applications approved by Allerdale

                6.2.1  Application 2/2010/0962 Mrs Nicola Pearson – Proposed horse arena to be constructed in field, Gilson Forge, Brocklebank, Wigton GRANTED

       6.3  Applications refused

                6.3.1  Application 2/2010/0879 Pure Renewable Energy – Erection of a wind monitoring mast (Temporary for two years) Reathwaite Farm, Brocklebank, Wigton. REFUSED

7.    CORRESPONDENCE

       7.1     Cumbria County Council

         7.2     CALC – newsletters etc

         7.3     NALC

         7.4     The Royal British Legion

         7.5     Councillor D Fairbairn

         7.6     Allerdale Borough Council

         7.7     Rural Services Community

         7.8     Cumbria Police

         7.9     Citizens Advice Allerdale – request for funding

         7.10   Friends of the Lake District

         7.11   Society of Local Council Clerks

         7.12   Local Government Boundary Commission

8.    ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

       8.1  Brought by Members

                Discussion on Wampool & Waver catchment’s area.  A meeting will be held in Kirkbride Institute Hall 8^th February 2011, JC to attend.  B.B said about the bad state of  Craggs Road J.R reported the notice board at Westward is leaking. E.H said Thackwaite culvert blocked again. I.W reported the water is still running at the Red Dial junction on the A595. T.T noted drain blocked and a bad pothole at Tarry Hill. Most councillors noted the bad state of our roads and many potholes in the parish.  Complaints to be passed onto Highway Stewards.

9.     DATE OF NEXT MEETING

         Monday 16^th May in Westward halls at 7.30 pm

In Westward Village Halls

PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday, Mr. Jackson,

Mrs Robinson, Mr. Shaw, Mr Studholme, Mr T. Todd, Councillor Fairburn and 33 members of the public

1.    APOLOGIES

       1.1  M. Watson

         1.2  Declaration of Interests

                1.      Mr J. Coulthard - Application SCO/2010/0005

2.    MINUTES

To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 9^th August 2010        

3.  NEW BUSINESS

         3.1  Re-consultation on application 2/2010/0879 Pure Renewable Energy – Erection of a wind monitoring mast (Temporary for two years) Reathwaite Farm, Brocklebank, Wigton.  There followed a presentation by Mr I. Williams who informed the meeting a group was being formed called the Westward Against Wind. Mr Robinson also spoke about the indiscriminate citing of wind turbines.  A further meeting has been arranged to be held in Rosley Village Hall on the 4^th December at 7.30pm.

                Council voted on the application T.T proposed they object - 4 for, 3 abstained.

                Clerk to inform ABC of their decision.

       3.2  Parish repairs: - Fence at Reathwaite – awaiting invoices, Kissing Gate – Shalk Quarry - talked about a width restriction, highways matter, Raiselodge Bridge – no action, Sewerage problems at Red Dial- in hand, Drainage problems and Progress Reathwaite – still in litigation, but progressing with a view to being resolved in the spring.

         3.3  Common Land – on going

         3.4  1^st Responders – no response

         3.5  Discussion on Wampool & Waver catchment’s area.  Meeting to be held in Kirkbride Institute Hall 8^th February 2011.

         3.6  Donation – Hospice at Home, Agreed F.S seconded J.C to fund £100.

         3.7  Increase funding Northern Fells Agreed R.S seconded T.T increase to £250

         3.8  Request for funding from Mrs M. Graves - Rosley Link - £168.00 Agreed R.S seconded I.W.

4.    FINANCE

       4.1   Information of accounts- see attached summary report.        

         4.2  Set Budget.  Agreed to increase reserve by £1000.

         4.3  Set Precept 2011/2012 Same as last year £5,500

         4.4  Conclusion of the Audit for the year ending 31st March 2010 from                                        BDO.  Copy available for inspection from the clerk   

5.    PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

         To authorise payment of the following accounts

         5.1  BDO Audit 2009/2010         £182.13

         5.2  Hospice at Home                  £100

6.    PLANNING

         6.1  Applications received since last meeting

              6.1.1  Application 2/2010/0712 Mr & Mrs Sharp – Proposed change of use from part agricultural field to domestic garden and paddock with the erection of timber stable and store building or other operation. Change of use. The Stables, Rosley, Wigton

              6.1.2  Application 2/2010/0730 Mr & Mrs Rudd – Erection of an agricultural dwelling. Jenkin Cross, Westward, Wigton.

              6.1.3  Application 2/2010/0688 Mr J. Little – Erection of agricultural dwelling Greenhill Farm, Red Dial Wigton.

              6.1.4  Application 2/2010 0750   Ms Stephanie Wilson,  Governors of Rosley C of E School – Erection of Sports Pavilion – Resubmission to 2/2009/0515. Rosley C of E School, Rosley, Wigton.

              6.1.5  Application SCO/2010/0005 Mr Neil Foxall, West Coast Energy Ltd, Scoping opinion for three wind turbines. Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley.

              6.1.6  Application 1/2010/0613 Mr Pigg WR Pigg & Son - Extensions to existing broiler buildings and erection of one additional feed bin, four gas tanks, generator room and control room. Relocation of earth bund and variation of condition 2 of planning approval 2/2008/0291. Reathwaite Farm, Brocklebank, Wigton.

              6.1.7  Application 2/2010/0879 Pure Renewable Energy – Erection of a wind monitoring mast (temporary for three years) Reathwaite Farm, Brocklebank, Wigton

              6.1.8  Re-consultation on application 2/2010/0879 Pure Renewable Energy – Erection of a wind monitoring mast (temporary for two years) Reathwaite Farm, Brocklebank, Wigton

         6.2  Applications approved by Allerdale

              6.2.1  Application 2/2010/0712 Mr & Mrs Sharp – Proposed change of use from part agricultural field to domestic garden and paddock with the erection of timber stable and store building or other operation. Change of use. The Stables, Rosley, Wigton GRANTED

              6.2.2  Application 2/2010/0730 Mr & Mrs Rudd – Erection of an agricultural dwelling. Jenkin Cross, Westward, Wigton. GRANTED

              6.2.3  Application 2/2010/0688 Mr J. Little – Erection of agricultural dwelling Greenhill Farm, Red Dial Wigton GRANTED

              6.2.4  Application 2/2010 0750   Ms Stephanie Wilson, Governors of Rosley C of E School – Erection of Sports Pavilion – Resubmission to 2/2009/0515. Rosley C of E School, Rosley, Wigton. GRANTED

       6.3  Applications under Appeal

6.3.1  APP/G0908/A/10/2133173/NWF – Planning Reference 2/2010/0319.  Mr D. Coulthard, Chalkside Farm, Rosley Wigton, CA7 8BZ. Erection of a Gaia 133 11kW turbine on an 18m tower.

6.3.2  APP/G0908/A/10/2133273/NWF – Planning Reference 2/2010/0377.     Carwath Farm Wind Energy Ltd, Land at  Carwath Farm, Rosley Wigton, CA7 8BW. Permission for the retention of the existing 10m anemometer mast for a temporary period of 12 months from date of permission.

6.3.3  APP/G0908/A/10/2133221/NWF – Planning Reference 2/2010/0081.  Carwath Farm Wind Energy Ltd, Land at  Carwath Farm, Rosley Wigton, CA7 8BW. Proposed erection of a 60m anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 2 years.

7.    CORRESPONDENCE

       7.1     Cumbria County Council – one re Winter Gritting Service

         7.2     CALC – newsletters etc

         7.3     Nalc

         7.4     NADT – Wigton Market Hall

         7.5     Councillor D Fairbairn

         7.6     Allerdale Borough Council

         7.7     Rural Services Community

         7.8     Cumbria Police Newsletter

         7.9     Rosley Link: Newsletter

         7.10   Friends of the Lake District

         7.11   Society of Local Council Clerks

         7.12   Local Government Boundary Commission

8.    ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

         8.1  Brought by Members

F.S attended a meeting organised by MP Rory Stewart regarding improved broadband speeds for Cumbria.  He hopes

 to set up a community group sometime in January.

                R.S Forester Fold to A595 – water standing

                I.J Crossing at Red Dial – A595 water still coming through

Pot hole Westward school bridge.

Councillor Fairburn asked for a list of all defects to be compiled and assured meeting they will be put on the highways list.

Councillor Fairburn addressed the meeting about the consultation on budget reduction that need to be put in place. Now until January.

         8.2  Clerk informed everyone about the large amount of emails now being generated instead of letters and proposed they are listed in the correspondence and not printed out.  Any item will be printed on request.

9.    DATE OF NEXT MEETING

         Monday 7^th February, 2011 to be held at 7.30pm. in Rosley hall

at Rosley Village Hall

PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday, Mr. Jackson,

Mrs Robinson, Mr. Shaw, Mr T. Todd, Mr. Watson, Councillor Fairburn                     Public: Mrs M. Graves & Mrs A. Burgess (Northern Fells)

1.    APOLOGIES

         1.1  Declaration of Interests

Mr J. Coulthard 2/2010/0081 Carwath Find Energy Ltd – Proposed erection of a 60m anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 2 years

2.    MINUTES

             2.1  To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 10^th May 2010.

                2.2  Notice Boards- F.S reported all the notice boards were now in position and the chairman asked all the councillors to join him in thanking F.S for all his hard work in doing a splendid job. £750 to be paid.

         2.3  Highway Steward – Reported the Pothole near Wallace Lane Sawmill had been repaired. Everyone agreed he is doing a good job.

3.    NEW BUSINESS

          3.1 B.B introduced Anne Burgess, Village Agent Coordinator Northern Fells Group on the new Village Agent Project within the Northern Fells Group. She said they were trying to reach people of all ages in the area who needed help, to give a wide range of services. They now have four agents.  B.B asked about 1^st Responders/

         3.2  F.S has purchased 4 Salt Bins at a cost of £17.99. F.S to be reimbursed.

They will be sited at School Crossroads, Rosley, Westward Church, Barnet Rigg, Land End and East Woodside, Rosley.

         3.3  Fence Repairs – Reathwaite –No estimate to date from Mr Pigg.

         3.4  A discussion on the Ownership Parish Land – A list needs to be produced and kept updated.  B.B stated that if we neglect them they will disappear.

4.    FINANCE

         4.1  Information of accounts- see attached summary report. Approved.

5.    PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

         To authorise payment of the following accounts

                5.1    Zurich Insurance renewal 2010             £205.00

                5.2    Brian Hall - Audit report 2009/10           £35.25

                5.3    Steamline.net Web site biennial £104.03          

                5.4    Mr Morrison – grass cutting                   £60.00

                5.5    Northern Fells  Agreed to pay 2 years  £400

6.    PLANNING

         6.1  Applications received since last meeting

                     6.1.1 Application 2/2010/0377 Carwath Farm Energy Ltd – Permission for the

                                    retention of the existing 10m anemometer for a temporary period of 12 months from date of permission. Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley, Wigton.

                           6.1.2  Application 2/2010/0613 Mr Pigg WR Pigg & Son – Extensions to existing broiler buildings and erection of one additional feed bin, four gas tanks, generator room and control room.  Relocation of earth bund and various condition 3 planning approval 2/2008/0291. Reathwaite farm, Brocklebank, Wigton.

       6.2  Applications approved by Allerdale

         6.3  Applications refused by Allerdale

                 6.3.1  Application 2/2010/0262 Ms Mary Stanger – Outline application for proposed dwelling. Land at East Woodside, Curthwaite, Wigton - REFUSED

                           6.3.2  Application 2/2010/0292 Mr Michael Cowen, M & J Cowen Farms Ltd – Listed Building Consent for replacement windows to the front elevation and left gable and replacement door. Curthwaite House, Curthwaite, Wigton – REFUSED

                          6.3.3 Application 2/2010/0377 Carwath Farm Energy Ltd – Permission for the

                                    Retention of the existing 10m anemometer for a temporary period of 12 months from date of permission. Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley, Wigton.

                                    Received day of meeting and discussed – REFUSED

                          6.3.4 Application 2/2010/0081 Carwath Farm Energy Ltd – Proposed erection of a 60m anemometer mast for temporary period of up to 2 years. Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley, Wigton.

                                    Received day of meeting and discussed – REFUSED

7.    CORRESPONDENCE

         7.1 Calc – various

         7.2  Cumbria Police – newsletters

         7.3  Cumbria County Council

         7.4  Rural Services Network – newsletters

         7.5  Emails/letters Councillor D. Fairburn

         7.6  Northern Fells – various. Discussed increasing donation to £250

         7.7  Neighborhood Renewals Sustainable Communities & Public Training Bulletins

         7.8  Hospice at Home – request for funding To be discussed at next meeting.

8.    ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

                8.1   J.C noted repairs to the bridge at Carwath are ongoing.

                        I.J talked about the raw Sewage than is running down the road at the Red Dial. He will approach Environment agency on behalf of Westward Parish Council.

                        T.T Reported the bridge at Raiselodge needs repairing.  Will inform Highways Steward.

                8.2   Councilor Fairburn talked about the extra traffic Tesco’s will generate at the Street Road end crossroads

                8.2    Brought by Clerk

9.    DATE OF NEXT MEETING

          Monday 22^nd November at Westward halls, 7.30 pm

MINUTES of Meeting held on Monday 10th May 2010 
at  Westward Hall

PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday, Mr. Jackson, Mrs     Robinson, Mr. Shaw,  Mr T. Todd, Mr. Watson, Councillor Fairburn & 1 member of   the public.

 1. APOLOGIES
  1.2 Apologies received Tuesday 11th May R. Studholme
  1.1 Declaration of Interests
   Mr J. Coulthard 2/2010/0081 Carwath Find Energy Ltd – Proposed erection of a 60m    anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 2 years

 2. MINUTES
  2.1 The Parish Council minutes from the 8th  and the public meeting on the 15th February    2010 were agreed and signed.
  2.2 Refuse collection – letter Allerdale Borough Council    
  2.3 Notice Boards- FS showed councillors pictures of notice boards and told everyone he    has secured funding from The Joyce Wilkinson Trust £800 and Friends of the Lake    District £1000. Awaiting further quotes. One for each Parish.
  2.5 Highway Steward – Rota given out coming in May

 3. NEW BUSINESS
  3.1 Application 2/2010/0081 Carwath Farm Energy Ltd – JC left the meeting.    still agree to refuse any application. They are in the wrong place. Chairman to attend    a sight meeting at Carwath on Tuesday 11th May.
  
 4. FINANCE
  4.1 The Financial Report Year Ending 4th April 2010 was considered and approved
   Current account stands at £4192.25 and reserve £3563.91.   
  4.2 To accept Chairman sign accounts for District Auditor 

 5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
  Resolved that the following accounts be paid.
  5.1 CALC annual subscription  £188.50
    
 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 2/2010/0081 Carwath Farm Energy Ltd – Proposed retention of     the existing 10m anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 3 years and     the erection of a 60m anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 3      years. Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley, Wigton.
   6.1.2 Application 2/2010/0091 Ms Stephanie Wilson – Single storey extension to     front elevation of school to increase floor space in hall and front classroom.     Rosley C of E School, Rosley, Wigton.
   6.1.3 Application 2/2010/0276 Mr Peter Burgess – Two storey extension above      garage. Beckside Cottage, East Woodside, Wigton
   6.1.4 Application 2/2010/0262 Ms Mary Stanger – Outline application for      proposed dwelling. Land at East woodside, Curthwaite, Wigton
   6.1.5 Application 2/2010/0081 Carwath Farm Energy Ltd – Proposed erection of a     60m anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 2 years. (Amendment)
   6.16 Application 2/2010/0292 Mr Michael Cowen, M & J Cowen Farms Ltd –      Listed Building Consent for replacement windows to the front elevation and     left gable and replacement door. Curthwaite House, Curthwaite, Wigton
   6.1.7 Application 2/2010/0081 Carwath Farm Energy Ltd – Proposed erection of a     60m anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 2 years. (Amendment     Mast location plan and supporting Guy Lines))   
   
  6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale
   6.2.1 Application 2/2006/1116 - Mr R Studholme Approval of reserved matters for     erection of agricultural workers dwelling. Studfold Farm, Lowmoor Road,      Wigton.  GRANTED
   6.2.2 Application 2/2010/0001 Dr. A. Selbmen. Erection of stable block  and 3 bay     carriage barn with access roads and improved entrance from highway.
    Sandy Brow House, Sandy Brow, Rosley. GRANTED
   6.2.3 Application 2/2010/0091 Ms Stephanie Wilson – Single storey extension to     front elevation of school to increase floor space in hall and front classroom.     Rosley C of E School, Rosley, Wigton. GRANTED
   6.2.4 Application 2/2009/0741  Mr P Watson – Proposed Broiler units       (Resubmission to 2/2009/0539) Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton. GRANTED

  6.3 Applications refused by Allerdale
   6.3.1 Application  2/2009/0750 Mr George Bainbridge Temporary consent for the     change of land for storage of agricultural machinery. Land at Beck Bottom,     Beck Bottom Road, Westward, Wigton - REFUSED

 7. CORRESPONDENCE
   7.1 Various CALC
   7.2 Cumbria County Council
   Proposed Traffic regulation order review Allerdale
   7.3 Allerdale Borough Council
   7.4 Cumbria Constabulary   
   7.5 Rural Service Network - Circular
   7.6 NSPCC – campaign to raise awareness of the NSPCC Helpline
   7.7 West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Partnership
   7.8 Letter Lindsey Watts – Installing Grit bin Rosley School Crossroads
   7.9 Card - Rosley Pre-School Busy Bees
   7.10 Rosley Village Hall Committee – Formal Opening of Woodland Path
   7.11 Rosley Link
   7.12 Northern Fells Group – newsletter
   7.13 Letter’s Mrs M. Grave - Mrs Grave was asked if she wished to leave the     meeting, declined, invited to speak The chairman spoke about the content of     her letter dated August 09 and he stated her demands were unfounded and any    response to it would bring the Council into dispute. Mrs Grave was satisfied    with the answer. Regarding the letter about the planning application     2/2010/0081 Carwath Farm Energy Ltd – Proposed erection of a 60m     anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to 2 years. JC was asked to    leave the meeting. The chairman addressed her issues and told her the Parish    Council can’t be seen to favour one particular group and must represent     everyone in Westward, but will fully support the rejection of the application.    Mrs Grave was satisfied the issue was resolved.
 

 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
  8.1 Brought by Members.
   T.T said railings at Blue Gate still not repaired. Clerk to write to Council. Ash Cart    was fire damaged and land at the entrance to Quary House, Brocklebank has been    damaged.  Clerk to write to Allerdale requesting compensation for damage to fence.
   Also asked to support Mr Pigg with any planning issues they may have.
   
   Footpath gate left open Chalk Quarry, resulting in the cattle straying. PLEASE     respect the countryside at all times and CLOSE ALL GATES
  8.2 Brought by Clerk
   None
   
 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
  9th August 2010 7.30pm Rosley Village hall

2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
  2.2 Mr . Coulthard – 2/2010/0081  Existing 10m anemometer mast for a    
   temporary period of up to 3 years and the erection of a 60m anemometer,    Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley

3. CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENT
 The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained we only have three  weeks from the date we receive the planning application to vote whether to  approve/object or refuse and return them to Allerdale Borough Council. He stated  that the Parish Council are working with members of the parish for the good of the  parish. He then gave members of the public the opportunity to make statements and  ask questions to the council.

4. OPEN SESSION
 Several electors present raised objections. Points raised included wanting to  
 know if there was a master plan and how many windmills they would be erecting.
 Agree as a community to reject Wind farms  Wind power has its purpose but in the  
 right place.
 The Chairman thanked those who had raised points on the planning application and  
 informed them their comments would be borne in mind when they came to vote.

5. RESOLVED
 The Chairman then asked for a resolution from the councillors and a vote for  
 rejection was forwarded by F.S. seconded by J.R and 5 councillors agreed to reject   
 with 1 councillor abstaining.
 It was agreed that the clerk write to Allerdale Borough Council to express their  
 vote of a refusal and state they objected to this development in Open Countryside            
 with the backing of the local community who strongly opposed this planning  
 application and were present at the meeting in large numbers.
 The chairman thanked everyone for their input to the meeting and encouraged  
 everyone to attend future Parish Council Meetings.

PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday, Mr. Jackson, Mrs   Robinson, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Studholme, Mr T. Todd, Mr. Watson &    members of the public Mr & Mrs West

 The chairman welcomed Mr Thomas Todd as new co-opted member.

 1. APOLOGIES
  1.1 Councillor Duncan Fairburn
  1.2 Declaration of Interest
   Mr R. Studholme  – planning application 2/2006/1116 for erection of    agricultural workers dwelling, Stud Fold Farm, Wigton.

 2. MINUTES
  2.1 The Parish Council minutes from the 16th November 2009 were     agreed and signed 
  2.2 Discussion on the recent cold weather spell and the lack of gritting in the    parish. Letters received from parishioners regrading non gritting of roads    and  need for more salt bins. Clerk has written to Highways voicing    councillors concerns.
  2.3 SIDs Review SID’s review
   Permanent SIDs Red Dial still not repaired or replaced, awaiting reply    from Highways.  The mobile SID’s need new sites and councillors feel    they have not been very successful and outlived their usefulness.
  2.4 Highway Steward’s Report J.R. Reported work done at Brocklebank.    Wouldn’t be able to see if successful until next heavy rain. The steward    will be in the parish from 8th March onwards for two weeks.
  2.5 F.S. reported the Signposts renovation is nearing completion and had    received numerous comments on the tidy and smart look of the finish    signposts. councillors agreed and thanked him for all his hard work.    Payment to be made to Osborne Fabrications.

 3. NEW BUSINESS
  3.1 F.S has acquired £800 towards the cost of new notice boards. Discussion    on where most needed either at Curthwaite, Rosley Hall and Westward    Halls. Will decide next meeting.
  3.2 Councillors had a general discussion on the state of Parish roads and they    agreed to make a list together with a description of the defect to be sent    via the clerk to the Highways department. Chairman encouraged everyone    to use the hotline provided by the Highways.
  3.3 General discussion – Pre School Busy Bees Fund. Agreed to funding.

 4. FINANCE
  4.1    The Financial Report as at 31st January was considered and     approved. Current account stands at £4489.35 and reserve £4563.46.
   Agreed to transfer £1000 for reserve account.
  
 5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
  Resolved that the following accounts be paid.
   5.1 Clerk’s salary and expenses £800 + £41.61 = £841.61
   Agreed to increase to £1000 per year. Proposed J.C seconded I.J.
  5.2 Link support 2009-2010 £168   
  5.3  North West Air Ambulance £250 
  5.4 Osborne Fabrications  £2467.50
  5.5. Rosley Village Hall – hire £20
  5.6 Pre-School Busy Bees  £100
  5.7 Westward Mission Room  £450   Churchyard  £50
  5.8 Rosley Hall   £400 Churchyard £100

 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 2/2006/1116 - Mr R Studholme Approval of reserved     matters for erection of agricultural workers dwelling. Studfold     Farm, Lowmoor Road, Wigton.
   6.1.2 Application 2/2010/0001 Dr. A. Selbmen. Erection of stable block     and 3 bay carriage barn with access roads and improved entrance     from highway. Sandy Brow House, Sandy Brow, Rosley.
  6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale
   6.2.1 Application 2/2009/0765 The Venerable Brian Smith, Listed     building consent to divide the dinning room/kitchen into two     separate rooms. The Coach House, The Street, Westward, Wigton.     GRANTED 
   6.2.2 Application 2/2009/0710 Mr Mark Walker AMW Contractors Ltd-     Re-instatement and upgrading of the vehicular access to the     public highway. Change of use of part of existing workshop/store     for storage of environmental response equipment and small plant.     Lacewood, The Slack, Wigton GRANTED
   6.3.1 Application 2/2009/0455 Mr S. Graham – New Overspill lagoon     for slurry storage. Red Dial Cottages, Red Dial, Wigton.      REFUSED  councillors agreed if applicant applied again they     would support the application.
    
 7. CORRESPONDENCE
  7.1 Allerdale Borough Council – Weekly Licensing Applications      Circular – Allerdale Outlook
  7.2 Cumbria County Council – Parish Paths, Best young crime writer
  7.3 CALC – various meeting Bothel Village Hall-Tues 30th March
  7.4 NALC – Local Council Awards 2010 & National Training Strategy.
  7.5 Cumbria Constabulary – Letter from new Inspector D. Kelly     Neighbourhood Policing Team
  7.6 Rural Service Network - Circular
  7.7 Head start UK – Invitation to all members of the general public Free 2    hour sessions to learn essential Early Life Support Skills.
  7.8 Northern Fells Group - Newsletter
 
 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
  
 
 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING    
  Annual Parish Meeting 7pm followed by AGM 7.30pm
  Monday 10th May 2010 at Westward Halls.