Westward Parish Council

AGENDA - SUNDAY 13th MAY 2011

Ann Watson — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:24:26 +0000

Annual Parish Meeting

5.1 Chairman’s Report

5.2 Open Session – members of the public have the opportunity to make statements & ask questions of the council.

The chairman will now close the Annual Parish Meeting & the Annual Parish Council Meeting will commence.

Annual Parish Council Meeting

5.1 Election of the Chairman for Council Year 2012/2013

5.2 To receive the Chairman’s Declaration of Acceptance of Office and Registration of

Financial Interests.

5.3 To appoint a Vice Chairman for Council Year 2012/2013

5.4 Apologies

To receive apologies and to note the reasons for absence.

5.5 To appoint a representative to outside bodies;

(i) Northern Fells Group

(ii) Bowness, Thursby & Caldbeck Neighbourhood Forum

5.6 Finance

To amend cheque signatories & update the bank’s correspondence address if required.

5.7 Planning Application Procedures

To discuss & amend if required

The Chairman will close the Annual Parish Council Meeting and the Parish Council Meeting will commence.

Parish Council Meeting

5.1 Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interest by members in respect of items on this agenda

5.2 Minutes

To consider the approval of the minutes of last meeting of the council (attached)

5.3 Pre-school

To receive an update report from the Rosley Pre-School group and to agree any further action required.

5.4 Reports

(i) To receive a report from the Community Policeman & to agree any further action required.

(ii) To receive a report from the County Councillor & to agree any further action required.

(iii) To receive a report from the District Councillor & to agree any further action required.

(iv) To receive a report from the Northern Fells Group.

5.5 Payments

To authorise the following payments:

(a) CALC Annual Subscription £198.00

(b) Insurance – Queens Jubilee £135.00

5.6 Receipts

To note the following receipts received:

(a) Allerdale Borough Council – Precept £2500.00

5.7 Finance

(i) To consider the Income and Expenditure Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2012 (copy attached) and to authorise the chairman to sign them.

(ii) To authorise the chairman to sign the Annual Return for the Year Ended 31^st March 2012.

5.8 Planning Consultations

Planning Applications received since last meeting:

Ref No: 2/2012/0077 – Renewal of planning approval 2/2007/0167 – Busy Bees Nursery, Rosley C of E School, Carwath.

Ref No: 2/2012/0116 – proposed silage pit – John Watson, Intack Farm, Wigton.

Ref No: 2/2012/0131 – erection of conservatory – Kirkstead Byre, Rosley.

Ref No: 2/2012/0162 – change of use of agricultural land to domestic & proposed two storey extension and new porch and garage – 2 Ghyll View, Old Carlisle.

Ref No: 2/2012/0159 – proposed lean-to crop store –John Watson, Intack Farm, Westward.

Ref No: 2/2012/0190 – variation of condition 2 of planning approval 2/2011/0041 to vary drainage details – Greenhill Farm Bungalow, Red Dial.

Ref No: 2/2012/0247 – (resubmission of 2/2012/0247) - J Watson, Intack Farm.

Ref No: 2/2012/0248 – (resubmission of 2/2012/0248) - J Watson, Intack Farm.

Ref No: 2/2012/0276 – extension to provide conservatory (resubmission to 2/2012/0131) –

Kirkstead Byre, Rosley

To note the following grant of Planning Permission:

Ref No: 2/2012/0077 – Renewal of planning approval 2/2007/0167 – Busy Bees Nursery, Rosley C of E School, Carwath.

Ref No: 2/2012/0162 – change of use of agricultural land to domestic & proposed two storey extension and new porch and garage – 2 Ghyll View, Old Carlisle.

Ref No: 2/2012/0190 – variation of condition 2 of planning approval 2/2011/0041 to vary drainage details – Greenhill Farm Bungalow, Red Dial.

Ref No: 2/2011/0971 – retention of 10m anemometer for 12 month period from date of permission – Carwath Farm Wind Energy Ltd, Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley.

5.9 Highways

To note any highway matters.

5.10 Correspondence

Cumbria Playing Fields Affiliation Fees 2012/13

Great North Air Ambulance Thank you for Donation

Allerdale Borough Council Commitment to Local Communities 2012/15

Cumbria County Council Travel Map & Guide 2012

NALC Important Changes Introduced by the Localism Act 2011

CALC MRWS – CALC Position Statements

Northern Fells Group Thank you for Donation

Cumbria County Council Local News & Views

Cumbria County Council Cumbria Minerals & Waste Development Framework

Cumbria County Council Bus Stop Infrastructure

Allerdale Borough Council Warm Front Grant

5.11 Queens Diamond Jubilee

To receive an update & agree any further action required.

5.12 Items for forward consideration

The Chairman will give Councillors the opportunity to put forward items for consideration at the next Parish Council meeting.

5.13 Forthcoming Meetings:

(i) To consider the dates of forthcoming meetings (copy attached)

(ii) The next ordinary meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday the 11^th of August 2012 in Rosley Village Hall, commencing at 7.30pm.

CHANGE OF DATE - MAY MEETING

Ann Watson — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:33:39 +0000

Please note the meeting organised for Monday 14th May 2012 has been changed to Monday 21st May 2012

Sorry for any inconvenience caused

DRAFT MINUTES of meeting held on Monday 30th January 2012 Rosley Hall

Ann Watson — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:02:01 +0000

Westward Parish Council

MINUTES of meeting held on Monday 30^th January 2012 at 7.30pm in Rosley Hall.

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

Mr Studholme, Mr Todd, Mr. Watson, Coun D. Fairburn, 1 Member of the Public.

1. APOLOGIES

1.1 Declaration of Interests by Mr J. Coulthard. Application 2/2011/0971 Carwath Farm Wind Energy Ltd

2. MINUTES

To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 14^th November 2011

3. NEW BUSINESS

3.1 Discussion regarding closure Re-cycling centre Wigton. The re-cycling is well attended and would be a great loss if shut down. Councillors encouraged to send complaints to Jill Standard.

3.2 F.S gave update on Broadband saying it has been delayed for 12 months, but still making progress.

3.2 Update Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

3.4 Discussion Proposed sewerage systems, Rosley. A letter was read out from Mr Pattinson about no sewerage provision in Rosley. T.T talked about septic tanks and how they work. Councillors agreed two systems would be needed and very costly.

4. FINANCE

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

4.2 To set precept – consider Allerdale Borough Councils recommendations to reducing costs Councillors decided to reduce by 15% and set Precept for 2012/2013 at £5000.

4.3 Discussion on financial support to be given for the year. Agreed to support Gt North Ambulance £250, Northern Fells £300, Rosley Churchyard £250,

Rosley Hall £750, Westward Churchyard £250 and Westward Halls £750.

4.4 Payment received £500 from Joyce Wilkinson Trust cc F. Shaw

5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

To authorise payment of the following accounts

5.1 Clerk’s salary and expenses up to year end 2012 - £1000 + 79.90 = £1079.90

5.2 Gt North Ambulance £250

5.3 Northern Fells £300

5.4 Rosley Churchyard £250

5.5 Rosley Hall £750

5.6 Westward Churchyard £250

5.7 Westward Halls £750

5.8 Mr Morrison £60

6. PLANNING

6.1 Applications received since last meeting

6.1.1 Application 2/2011/0856 Mr Mervyn Dicker – Barn conversion – resubmission of 2/2010/0976, Bungalow Farm, Wigton.

6.1.2 Application 2/2011/0971 Carwath Farm Wind Energy Ltd, Retention of 10m anemometer for a 12 month period from date of permission. Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley. Mr J. Coulthard left the meeting. Councillors decided as a gesture of goodwill they agreed to refuse planning.

6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale

6.2.1 Application 2/2011/0729 M & J Cowen – Proposed installation of wood windows. East Curthwaite Farm, Wigton LISTED BUILDING CONSENT APPROVED

6.2.2 Application 2/2011/0721 Mr J. Atkinson – Erection of conservatory porch. Fairview, Rosley, Wigton. FULL PLANS APPROVED

6.2.3 Application 2/2010/0613 Mr Pigg WR Pigg and 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. FULLS PLANS APPROVED

6.3 Applications refused by Allerdale

6.3.1 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. LISTED BUILDING CONSENT REFUSED

6.3.2 Application 2/2011/0856 Mr Mervyn Dicker – Barn conversion – resubmission of 2/2010/0976, Bungalow Farm, Wigton FULLS PLANS REFUSED

7. CORRESPONDENCE

7.1 Cumbria County Council – Meeting to discuss Council’s draft budget

7.2 Environment Agency – Waver Wampool Wiza Waterways Group meeting – 17/02/2012 – Waverton Church

7.3 Thank you letter Westward PCC for donation

7.4 Thank you letter Mrs West, Northern Fells Broadband for donation

7.5 Citizens Advice Allerdale asking for donation - refuse

7.6 Nalc – various

7.7 The West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safety (MRWS) Partnership

Public consultation – Community Drop in event – Wigton Market Hall Wednesday 8^th February 2012.

Various emails: Councillor D. Fairburn, Lake District Messenger, Rural Services Network, Calc.

8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

8.1 New Parish Clerk – Following interview Mrs Elizabeth Clark was appointed. To start beginning April 2012.

8.2 B.B read out a letter about state of roads, asking local farmers to clean up roads. He stated too much traffic, need more passing places. D.F stated very expensive to execute. J.C talked about Rosley crossroads, J.A stated a sign was down at Rosley and a lot of potholes, I.W Water still running at the Red Dial with Wigton junction, F.S talked about branches need trimmed, R.S the state of the road from the A595 Cunningarth to Beckbottom, M.W the culvert on the Old Carlisle to Wigton road, J.R still water running, too much speed at the Woodyard, Brocklebank, B.B Sandy Brow to Rosley potholes, E.H the state of the road from High Hall to Bog Hall – drain blocked, T.T the new road at Reathwaite corners need redressing.

9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Monday 14^th May 2012 – Westward Halls.

Minutes - Parish Council Meeting 14th November 2011

Ann Watson — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:27:18 +0000

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.

Agenda Parish Council Meeting - Monday 30th January 2012, Rosley Village hall

Ann Watson — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:25:21 +0000

Westward Parish Council

AGENDA

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting of the Parish Council to be held on Monday 30^th January 2012 at 7.30pm in Rosley Hall.

Minutes of the last meeting are available from the Parish Clerk, Mrs A. Watson; tel: 01697342425 or email ann@cunningarth.com or the Westward Parish Council web site: westward.org.uk

Yours sincerely,

Ann Watson

…………………………………………………………………………… (Clerk to the Council)

1. APOLOGIES

1.1 Declaration of Interests

2. MINUTES

To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 14^th November 2011

3. NEW BUSINESS

3.1 Closure Re-cycling centre Wigton

3.2 Update Broadband

3.2 Update Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

3.4 Discussion Proposed sewerage systems, Rosley

4. FINANCE

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

4.2 To set precept – consider Allerdale Borough Councils recommendations to reducing costs

4.3 Discuss financial support for the year

5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

To authorise payment of the following accounts

5.1 Clerk’s salary and expenses up to year end 2012- £1000 + 79.90 = £1079.90

6. PLANNING

6.1 Applications received since last meeting

6.1.1 Application 2/2011/0856 Mr Mervyn Dicker – Barn conversion – resubmission of 2/2010/0976, Bungalow Farm, Wigton.

6.1.2 Application 2/2011/0971 Carwath Farm Wind Energy Ltd, Retention of 10m anemometer for a 12 month period from date of permission. Land at Carwath Farm, Rosley.

6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale

6.2.1 Application 2/2011/0729 M & J Cowen – Proposed installation of wood windows. East Curthwaite Farm, Wigton LISTED BUILDING CONSENT APPROVED

6.2.2 Application 2/2011/0721 Mr J. Atkinson – Erection of conservatory porch. Fairview, Rosley, Wigton. FULL PLAND APPROVED

6.3 Applications refused by Allerdale

6.3.2 Application 2/2011/0856 Mr Mervyn Dicker – Barn conversion – resubmission of 2/2010/0976, Bungalow Farm, Wigton FULLS PLANS REFUSED

7. CORRESPONDENCE

7.1 Cumbria County Council – Meeting to discuss Council’s draft budget

7.2 Environment Agency – Waver Wampool Wiza Waterways Group meeting – 17/02/2012 – Waverton Church

7.3 Thank you letter Westward PCC for donation

7.4 Thank you letter Mrs West, Northern Fells Broadband for donation

7.5 Citizens Advice Allerdale asking for donation

7.6 Nalc – various

7.7 The West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safety (MRWS) Partnership

Public consultation – Community Drop in event – Wigton Market Hall Wednesday 8^th February 2012.

Various emails: Councillor D. Fairburn, Lake District Messenger, Rural Services Network, Calc.

8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

8.1New Parish Clerk

9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Vacancy - Clerk to the Parish Council

Ann Watson — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:01:01 +0000

Westward Parish Council

Clerk to the Parish Council

Westward Parish Council seeks a confident person with an interest in the local community for the post of Clerk to the Parish Council from

The Clerk is responsible for managing the day to day business of the Council, providing advice to the council and implementing the Council’s decisions.

Applicants will need to be computer literate, able to prepare council agendas and record minutes, be familiar with book keeping and financial procedures and be able to correspond with external organisations on behalf the council.

Working hours are about two per week and the salary is in accordance with nationally agreed scales. With the exception of meetings attendance, the post holder will be expected to work from home using their own computer and also responsible for the updating of the Council’s Web site.

The Council meets in the evening and has four meetings per year, with other meetings being called as required.

Formal training and plenty of help and advice will be available.

Please ring the Clerk for a job description (and/or informal discussion) on 016973 42425

Applications should be addressed to:-

Mrs A. Watson

The Clerk

Westward Parish Council

Cunningarth

Westward

Wigton Closing Date: 31^st December 2011

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Westward Parish Council

ROLE: Advise the Council on legal, financial and other matters and manage the Council’s business

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The whole Council

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be the Proper Officer of the council and carry out all the functions conferred on the Proper Officer by statute or otherwise.

2. Be responsible for ensuring that the statutory and other provisions governing the administration of the council and its affairs are complied with.

3. Prepare the agendas, attend and prepare the minutes of meetings of the council, including the annual meeting.

4. Prepare the agendas for, attend and prepare the minutes of committee and sub-committee meetings.

5. Prepare and maintain the accounts and other financial records of the council (including those relating to Value Added Tax) in accordance with all statutory and other accounting and audit requirements and practices.

6. Be responsible for the diction of income tax and national insurance contributions from the remuneration of the council’s employees (including that of the clerk) and payment of the same to the Inland Revenue.

7. Maintain and update the Parish Council Website with up to date information.

8. Draw up on his/her own initiative and as a result of suggestions by councillors proposals for consideration by the council.

9. Ensure that all decisions of the council are carried out promptly and accurately.

10. Receive all correspondence and other documentation on behalf of the council and for ensure that the same is brought before the council as necessary.

11. Act as a representative of the council at conferences, meetings, public enquiries and other similar events, if so required by the council.

12. Attend training courses (if so required by the Council and its expense) on subjects relevant to the role and responsibilities of the clerk of a local council and to work towards the achievement of the Certificate in Local Council Administration.

Prepare and issue information about the activities of the council to the press and other media organisations, if so required by the council.

Westward Parish Council - Agenda

Ann Watson — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:10:59 +0000

Westward Parish Council

AGENDA

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting of the Parish Council to be held on Monday 14^th November 2011 at 7.30pm in Westward Halls.

Minutes of the last meeting are available from the Parish Clerk, Mrs A. Watson; tel: 01697342425 or email ann@cunningarth.com or the Westward Parish Council web site: westward.org.uk

Yours sincerely,

Ann Watson

…………………………………………………………………………… (Clerk to the Council)

1. APOLOGIES

1.1 Declaration of Interests

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

Erection of conservatory porch. Fairview, Rosley, Wigton.

2. MINUTES

To 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 (see attached)

Talk to be given by Duncan Stuart.

3.2 HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012 It is hoped a committee can be formed to celebrate this historic event. All interested parties please attend this meeting with a view to progress.

4. FINANCE

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

4.2 To discuss contributing to Westward Halls for refurbishment expenses.

5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

To authorise payment of the following accounts

6. PLANNING

6.1 Applications received since last meeting

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

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

9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

NORTHERN FELLS GROUP - Part time Vacancies

Ann Watson — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:21:05 +0000

NORTHERN FELLS GROUP

The Northern Fells Group is a community charity working for the benefit and welfare of the inhabitants of the parishes of Boltons, Caldbeck, Castle Sowerby, Ireby & Uldale, Mungrisdale, Sebergham & Welton and Westward & Rosley.

We have two part-time vacancies:-

Group Co-ordinator

As a result of Sue Clarke, the current Group Co-ordinator, reducing her hours and becoming the Fundraising Co-ordinator, the Trustees wish to appoint a new Group Coordinator to be responsible for overall administration and management of all the Group’s activities. The post is for 12.5 hours per week £6,110 per annum based at Millhouse Village Hall, starting as soon as is feasible. Flexible working arrangements are possible.

Lend-a-Hand Service Co-ordinator

Doreen Gleed is retiring from the post of Lend-a-Hand Service Co-ordinator at the end of this year. The role includes recruiting and supporting volunteers, taking referrals and arranging for volunteers to provide assistance. The post is for 10 hours per week £4,888 per annum. Flexible working arrangements are essential.

Closing date for both the above vacancies is Monday 17^th October and interviews will be held on Monday 24^th October 2011.

More details of both posts and an application form by post or email are available from: Sue Clarke Northern Fells Group Millhouse Village Hall, Millhouse, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton CA7 8HR 016974 78094 or 016973 71202 sue.clarke@northernfellsgroup.org.uk

AGENDA - Parish Council Meeting to be held Monday 15th August at 7.30pm in Rosley Village Hall

Ann Watson — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:22:42 +0000

Westward Parish Council

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting of the Parish Council to be held on Monday 15^th August 2011 at 7.30pm in Rosley Village Hall.

Minutes of the last meeting are available from the Parish Clerk, Mrs A. Watson; tel: 01697342425 or email ann@cunningarth.com or the Westward Parish Council web site: westward.org.uk

Yours sincerely,

Ann Watson

………………………………………………………………………….. (Clerk to the Council)

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES

1.1 Declaration of Interests

2. MINUTES

To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 16^th

May 2011 & the Public meeting held on the 11^th July 2011- planning application for one wind turbine Mr W. Hird.

3. NEW BUSINESS

3.1 General discussion on the future of Wind Energy

3.2 General discussion HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012

3.3 Update Broadband

3.4 First Responders

4. FINANCE

4.1 Conclusion of the Audit for the year ending 31st March 2011 from BDO. Copy available for inspection from the clerk

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

5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

To authorise payment of the following accounts

5.1 Allerdale Borough Council Uncontested Election May 2011 £100.00

5.2 Westward Mission Room – Rent of Mission Room £ 90.00

5.3 BDO Auditing the Annual return y/e March 2011 £174.00

6. PLANNING

6.1 Applications received since last meeting

6.1.1 Application 2/2011/0391 - Mr & Mrs Watson Variation of condition 2 in relation to the planning application 2/2009/0741 to allow enlarged generator building, relocation of gas tanks, erection of 12 ridge vent stacks and amendments to feed silos. Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.

6.1.2 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.

6.1.3 Application 2/2011/0446 Mr David Coulthard – Agricultural building, Sandwath, Rosley, Wigton.

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

6.2. Applications Approved

6.2.1 6.1.1 Application 2/2011/0391 - Mr & Mrs Watson Variation of condition 2 in relation to the planning application 2/2009/0741 to allow enlarged generator building, relocation of gas tanks, erection of 12 ridge vent stacks and amendments to feed silos. Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton. FULL PLANS APPROVED

6.2.2 Application 2/2011/0446 Mr David Coulthard – Agricultural building, Sandwath, Rosley, Wigton. FULL PLANS APPROVED

6.2 Applications under Appeal

6.2.1 Appeal reference APP/G0908/C/11/2155409 – Town & Country Planning Act 1990 - Mr David West CT Hayton Ltd, Beck Bottom, Wigton, CA7 8LY

You are hereby notified that an appeal has been made against an Enforcement Notice relating to a ‘Breach of Planning Control’.

Contravention of Planning Control

Without planning permission change of use of agricultural land for storage of agricultural machinery.

7. CORRESPONDENCE

7.1 Cumbria County Council

- North Allerdale Traffic Regulations Order Review

- Review of Primary Education for Children living in the Welton area

7.2 Cumbria Fells & Dales LAG 2011 – Annual Report

7.3 Borough of Allerdale Councillor Joe Holliday – Donation Appeal

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

8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Minutes of a Public Meeting held on Monday 11th July 2011

Ann Watson — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:22:14 +0000

MINUTES of PUBLIC MEETING

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.