Telephone 016974 78094 email:sue.clarke@northernfellsgroup.org.uk
By post: Millhouse Village Hall, Millhouse, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton CA7 8HR

Web site: www.northernfellsgroup.org.uk

 Health and Safety/Booking Form (double sided) available separately. See Web Site or from your local school. Look forward to seeing you all. 

9th February 2010

Members of the public are welcome to attend a public meeting of the Parish Council to be held on Monday 15th February 2010 at 7.30pm in Rosley Village Hall.
Yours sincerely,

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

AGENDA
Consultation on a planning application reference no 2/2010/0081 Applicant Carwath Farm Wind Energy Ltd

Proposal:Proposed retention of the existing 10 metre anemometer mast for a temporary period of up to three years and the erection of a sixty meter anemometer mast for a temporary period of three years.

Location : land at Carwath Farm Rosley.

31st January 2010
Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting of the Parish Council to be held on Monday 8th February 2010 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,

  A. Watson
……………………………………………………………………..(Clerk to the Council)
AGENDA

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

 2. MINUTES
  2.1 To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on    the 16th November 2009. 
  2.2 Recent cold weather
  2.3 SIDs Review SID’s sites.
   Permanent SIDs Red Dial, awaiting reply from Highways.
  2.4 Highway Steward’s Report
  2.5 Update Signs Post Progress
  
 3. NEW BUSINESS
  3.1 Notice Boards
  3.2 General discusssion on state of Parish Roads
  3.3 General discussion – Pre school Busy Bees Fundraiser

 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 £800 + £41.61 = £841.61
  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

 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 2/2006/1116 - Mr R Studholme Approval of reserved     matters for errection of agricultural workers dwelling. Studfold     Farm, Lowmmor Road, Wigton.
   6.1.2 Application 2/2010/0001 Dr. A. Selbmen. Errection 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     seperate 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

 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 – variousmeeting 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 Headstart UK – Invitation to all members of the general public Free 2    hour sessions to learn essential Eary Life Support Skills.
  7.8 Northern Fells Group - Newsletter
 
 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
  
 
 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

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

 1. APOLOGIES
  1.1 Declaration of Interests
   Mr M. Watson & Mrs A. Watson – planning application 2/2009/0741    (Resubmission to 2/2009/0539) for Broiler Units, at Cunningarth,     Westward, Wigton.
  1.2 Mr Coulthard – Ananomiter Green Quarries, Rosley
   At this point in the meeting the chairman asked J.C to leave the room and    an email was read out from Mr Robinson regarding the erection  of an ananomiter at Green Quarries, a discussion followed and it was agreed the clerk to get in touch with Allerdale Borough Council for    guidance.

 2. MINUTES
  2.1 The Parish Council minutes from the 12th May 2009 were agreed and    signed. 
  2.2 The chairman spoke about the SIDs still difficult to handle, and a lot more    work than anticipated.  J.A. Thought one permanent SID in one site would    be more effective. No reply from highways about permanent SIDS on the    A595 at the Red Dial. The chairman ask Councillor Fairburn if possible to    have a permanent speed restriction for the school at Rosley. Clerk to    check with Better Ways to school
   Permanent SIDs Red Dial, awaiting reply from Highways.
  2.3 New Tesco Store.  Open meeting to be held in Wigton 20th Nov. Concern    raised about the extra traffic generated on the A595, would still like the    link road from The Street Road Ends to Carlisle Bridge. Councillor   Fairburn said there is insufficient funds to finance this project at present.  2.4 Highway Steward doing a good job, various roads still need improving.
  2.5 Update road leading to Reathwaite- Still in litigation
  2.6 Signs Post Progress – FS reported the arms to be put on next week.
  2.7 Salt Bins – It was decided to hold any new purchases on salt bins as salt    has already been deposited around the parishes.

 3. NEW BUSINESS
  3.1 Co-op one new member. Mr Thomas Todd was proposed by J.R and    seconded by R.S. Unanimously voted onto council. Clerk to inform Mr    Todd.
  3.2 Discussion car parking charges, Wigton. Councilors all need to write to    Allerdale Borough Council about the 300% increase in car parking    charges in Wigton
  3.3 Damage to rails on North Eastern side- Blue Gate. The chairman reported    the rails had been damaged and asked the clerk to contact highways.
 
 4. FINANCE
  4.1   The Financial Report as at 30th September 2009 was considered and    approved. Current account stands at £5687.35 and reserve £3563.01.  4.2 Set Budget. It was decided to put £1000 into the reserve.
  4.3 The Precept for 2010/2011 was set at £5500
  4.4 The council agreed the conclusion of the Audit for the year ending 31st    March 2009 from BDO.   Copy available for inspection from the clerk 
 
    5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
  To authorise payment of the following accounts
   5.1 BDO Audit -      £141
  5.2 Mr Morrison – grass cutting     £80
  
 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 2/2009/0563 Mrs Bronwyn Cutts – demolition of two     lean-to buildings, erection of a two storey rear extension. Vale     House, Curthwaite, Wigton
   6.1.2 Application 2/200900569 Mr Andrew Skelton – Listed building     consent for barn conversion into dwelling. Barn C Islekirk Hall     Farm, Westward, Wigton
   6.1.3 Application 2/2009/0639  Ms Sarah Studholme- Proposed new 4     bedroom detached dwelling and detached double garage. Meadow     Field, Studfold, Wigton.
   6.1.4 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
   6.1.5 Application 2/2009/0694 Mr Peter PR & LR Hunter – Proposed     livestock building. Stoneraise Place, Beckbottom Road, Westward,     Wigton.
 At this point in the meeting the chairman asked M.W and A.W to leave the room  and J.R took the minutes, stating the Highways and the Water Board are happy  with resubmission.  All councilors agreed to plans.
   6.1.6 Application 2/2009/0539  Mr P Watson – Proposed Broiler units     (Resubmission to 2/2009/0539 Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.
   6.1.7 Application 2/2009/0765 The Venerable Brian Smith – Listed     Building consent to divide the dinning room/kitchen into two     separate rooms by the construction of an internal wall. The Coach     House, The Street, Westward, Wigton.
  6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale
   6.2.1 Application 2/2009/0515 Governors of Rosley C of E School –     Proposed sports pavilion. School Field, Rosley C of E School,     Rosley, Wigton. GRANTED
   6.2.2 Application 2/2009/0639  Ms Sarah Studholme- Proposed new 4     bedroom detached dwelling and detached double garage. Meadow     Field, Studfold, Wigton. GRANTED
   6.2.3 Applications 2/2009/0506 - phase 1, 2/2009/0507- Phase 2,      2/2009/0508 -  phase 3 and 2/2009/0509 phase 4 -  Mr TW      Kitchen TW Kitchen & Son – Erection of free range poultry unit     (including erection of feed store) GRANTED
   6.2.4 Application 2/2009/0563 Mrs Bronwyn Cutts – demolition of two     lean-to buildings, erection of a two storey rear extension.      GRANTED
   6.2.5 Application 2/2009/0569 Mr Andrew Skelton – Listed building     consent for barn conversion into dwelling. Barn C Islekirk Hall     Farm, Westward, Wigton – GRANT OF LISTED BUILDING     CONSENT
   6.2.6 Application 2/2009/0694 Mr Peter PR & LR Hunter – Proposed     livestock building. Stoneraise Place, Beckbottom Road, Westward,     Wigton. GRANTED
  6.3 Applications refused by Allerdale
   6.3.1 Application 2/2009/0503 Mr Lockhart – Change of use of part of     farm for vehicle storage. Longwath Farm, Rosley, Wigton.
    The chairman wants councilors to support Mr Lockhart.

 7. CORRESPONDENCE
  7.1 Allerdale Borough Council – Weekly Licensing Applications      Consultation for the Draft Amended Statement of Community     Involvement- Comments to be returned by 20th November
  7.2 Cumbria County Council – Cumbria Minerals & Waste Dev Framework
  7.3 CALC – various
  7.4 Cumbria Highways – Circular
  7.5 Neighbourhood Policing Team
  7.6 Rural Service Network
  7.7 Allerdale Disability Association – request for Funding- denied
  7.8 North West Air Ambulance – request for financial support - agreed
  7.9 Request funding for the Rosley Link – M. Grave – agreed

 
 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
  8.1 Brought by members – J.C talked about repairs needed to the road at    Green Quarries, Clerk to inform highways.  R.S. Asked a letter be sent to    John Steele thanking him for his maintenance of Westward Churchyard.    F.S stated the Northern Fells group are starting a new service 1st Dec and    are looking for local people to support them.  B.B. suggested   F.S.    Represented the council. Also asked for new notice boards for parishes.     Will look into grants available.
8.Brought by Councillor Fairburn –  Talked about a meeting to be held in Rosley Village Hall on 25th November about Radio Active Watse disposal. Starts with exhibition at 6pm followed by presentation, with questions and answers.
9.Encouraged everyone to attend and voice their opinions.
  8.3 Brought by members of the public – none
 8.4 Brought by Clerk - none
 
 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING    
  8th February 2010 Rosley Hall

6th November 2009

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting of the Parish Council to be held on Monday 16th November 2009 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,

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

AGENDA

 1. APOLOGIES
  1.1 Declaration of Interests
        Mr M. Watson & Mrs A. Watson – planning application 2/2009/0741 (Resubmission to 2/2009/0539) for Broiler Units, at Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.
  
 2. MINUTES
  2.1 To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 17th August 2009. 
  2.2 SIDs Review SID’s sites.
        Permanent SIDs Red Dial, awaiting reply from Highways.
  2.3 New Tesco Store, To be discussed.      
  2.4 Highway Steward’s Report
  2.5 Update road leading to Reathwaite
  2.6 Update Signs Post Progress
  2.7 Salt Bins

 3. NEW BUSINESS
  3.1 Discussion to co-op one new member.
  3.2 Discussion car parking charges, Wigton.
  3.3 Damage to rails on North Eastern side- Blue Gate.

 4. FINANCE
  4.1   Information of accounts- see attached summary report. 
  4.2   Set Budget. How much to put into reserve.
  4.3   Set Precept 2010/2011
  4.4   Conclusion of the Audit for the year ending 31st March 2009 from BDO.   Copy available for  inspection from the clerk  

 5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
    To authorise payment of the following accounts 
    5.1 BDO Audit -                            £141
    5.2 Mr Morrison – grass cutting     £40
    5.3 Rosley Hall – to be approved
    5.4 Westward Halls- to be approved

 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 2/2009/0563 Mrs Bronwyn Cutts – demolition of two lean-to buildings, erection of a two storey rear extension. Vale House, Curthwaite, Wigton
   6.1.2 Application 2/200900569 Mr Andrew Skelton – Listed building consent for barn conversion into dwelling. Barn C Islekirk Hall Farm, Westward, Wigton
   6.1.3 Application 2/2009/0639  Ms Sarah Studholme- Proposed new 4 bedroom detached dwelling and detached double garage. Meadow Field, Studfold, Wigton.
   6.1.4 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
   6.1.5 Application 2/2009/0694 Mr Peter PR & LR Hunter – Proposed livestock building. Stoneraise Place, Beckbottom Road, Westward, Wigton. 
   6.1.6 Application 2/2009/0539  Mr P Watson – Proposed Broiler units, (Resubmission to 2/2009/0539) Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.
   6.1.7 Application 2/2009/0765 The Venerable Brian Smith – Listed Building consent to divide the dinning room/kitchen into two separate rooms by the construction of                                                                           an internal wall. The Coach House,The  Street, Westward ,Wigton.
  6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale
   6.2.1 Application 2/2009/0515 Governors of Rosley C of E School – Proposed sports pavilion. School Field, Rosley C of E School, Rosley, Wigton. GRANTED
   6.2.2 Application 2/2009/0639  Ms Sarah Studholme- Proposed new 4 bedroom detached dwelling and detached double garage. Meadow Field, Studfold, Wigton. GRANTED
   6.2.3 Applications 2/2009/0506 - phase 1, 2/2009/0507- Phase 2, 2/2009/0508 - phase 3 and 2/2009/0509 phase 4 - Mr TW  Kitchen TW Kitchen & Son – Erection of free range poultry unit (including erection  of feed store) GRANTED                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             6.2.4 Application 2/2009/0563 Mrs Bronwyn Cutts – demolition of two lean-to buildings, erection of a two storey rear extension.  GRANTED
   6.2.5 Application 2/2009/0569 Mr Andrew Skelton – Listed building consent for barn conversion into dwelling. Barn C Islekirk Hall Farm, Westward, Wigton – GRANT OF LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
   6.2.6 Application 2/2009/0694 Mr Peter PR & LR Hunter – Proposed livestock building. Stoneraise Place, Beckbottom Road, Westward, Wigton. GRANTED
  6.3 Applications refused by Allerdale
   6.3.1 Application 2/2009/0503 Mr Lockhart – Change of use of part of farm for vehicle storage. Longwath Farm, Rosley, Wigton.

 7. CORRESPONDENCE
  7.1 Allerdale Borough Council – Weekly Licensing Applications Consultation for the Draft Amended Statement of Community Involvement- Comments to be returned by 20th November
  7.2 Cumbria County Council – Cumbria Minerals & Waste Dev Framework
  7.3 CALC – various
  7.4 Cumbria Highways – Circular
  7.5 Neighbourhood Policing Team
  7.6 Rural Service Network
  7.7 Allerdale Disability Association – request for Funding
  7.8 North West Air Ambulance – request for financial support
  7.9 Request funding for the Rosley Link – M. Graves

 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION

 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

PRESENT: Mr. Brown, Mr. Coulthard, Mr. Holliday,  Mr. Jackson, Mr. Shaw,
  Mr. Studholme, Mr. Watson, Councillor D.Fairbairn & Police Liasion Officer Lindsey Tuck.

The chairman introduced PC Lindsey Tuck who gave a short talk about the crime figures in Westward & Rosley, also the Smartwater scheme the police are running for farmers, smallholders or anyone with a small business. The Police have raised concerns about the New Tesco store in Wigton which they feel will encourage anti social behaviour. The chairman thanked PC Tuck.

 1. APOLOGIES
  1.1 Declaration of Interests
        Mr M. Watson & Mrs A. Watson – planning application 2/2009/0539 for Broiler Units,at Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.

 2. MINUTES
  2.1 The Parish Council minutes from the 12th May 2009 were agreed and signed.      
  2.2 SIDS – The chairman spoke about receiving the SIDs from Allhallows and placed at Rosley School and Westward. encouraging reports from the public. Chairman thanked everyone who helped with the scheme.
        Permenant SIDs Red Dial, awaiting reply from Highways.
  2.3 New Tesco Store, Wigton A report was given by I.W.
  2.4 Highway Steward Report given by Chairman.
  2.5 Update road leading to Reathwaite
  2.6 Update Signs Post Progress – FS said he hoped they would start again    next month.
  2.7 Salt Bins- ltr read out from S.Charters requesting a salt bin be sited at    agreed to put on hold price increasement.

 3. NEW BUSINESS
  Non discussed
 
 4. FINANCE
  4.1 The Financial Report as at 31st July 2009 was considered and     approved. Current account stands at £3504.35 and reserve £3562.57. 
  4.2 We received a chequefor £250  from The  Feel Good Group - re Joyce Wilkinson Trust –agreed to go towards the playing field at Rosley.

 5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS - agreed to pay the following
  5.1 Brian Hall Accountancy Services  £ 30
  5.2 Zurich Yearly Insurance   £205
  5.3 Rosley Village hall (Playing field)  £250
  5.4 Wigton Baths     £100

 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 2/2009/0338 Mr Charles Chamberlain- Proposed agricultural building to provide indoor stabling and equipment, Croft House, Westward, Wigton
   6.1.2 Application 2/2009/0377 Arqiva Ltd – Proposed erection of site security fence with associated access gates. Arqiva Transmitting  Station Brocklebank, Wigton.
   6.1.3 Application 2/2009/0395 Mr David Whittle – Erection of new  entrance gates fixed within stone piers. Tracentree Low House, Brackenthwaite, Wigton
   6.1.4 Application 2/2009/0446 Mr Haydon Price, Haydon Price Ltd - Listed building consent to repair barn roof. Longwath Farm, Rosely, Wigton.
   6.1.5 Application 2/2009/0451 Mr George Bainbridge – Change of use from agricultural land to storage area. Beckbottom, Westward, Wigton.
   6.1.6 Application 2/2009/0455 Mr S. Graham – New Overspill lagoon for slurry storage. Red Dial Cottages, Red Dial, Wigton.                        
   6.1.7 Application 2/2009/0503 Mr Lockhart – Change of use of part of farm for vehicle storage. Longwath Farm, Rosley, Wigton.
   6.1.8 Application 2/2009/0515 Governors of Rosley C of E School –     Proposed sports pavilion. School Field, Rosley C of E School, Rosley, Wigton.
   6.1.9 Applications 2/2009/0506 - phase 1, 2/2009/0507- Phase 2, 2/2009/0508 -  phase 3 and 2/2009/0509 phase 4 -  Mr TW Kitchen TW Kitchen & Son – Erection of free range poultry unit  (including errection  of feed store)
   6.1.10 Application 2/2009/0539  Mr P Watson – Proposed Broiler units, Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.
          At this point M.W and A.W left the meeting and J.R. took over the  clerk’s position, who stated all councillors approved the application although there was some unrest in the community.
  6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale
   6.2.1 Application 2/2009/0238 Mr Michael Marrs – Change of use and conversion of  barn to granny flat, lobby extension and erection of conservatory to main house.  Forrester Fold Farm, Westward, Wigton - GRANTED
   6.2.2 Application 2/2009/0241 Mr William Miller W & M Miller – Proposed roof  over existing livestock handling facilities.  Jenkin Cross Lowmoor Road, Wigton. - GRANTED
   6.2.3 Application 2/2009/0256  Mr John Stanyer – Extension to farmhouse. Wallace Lane Farm Brocklebank, Wigton - GRANTED
   6.2.4 Application 2/2009/0258 Mr Anthony Giles MIG Surveying Ltd – Proposed partial conversion of tack room and stables and stores to home office. High Chalkside, Rosley, Wigton. (Resubmission to 2/2008/0972) -            GRANTED
   6.2.5 Application 2/2009/0280 Mr William Hird – Single storey kitchen extension,Town Head Brocklebank, Caldbeck,Wigton- GRANTED
   6.2.6 Application 2/2009/0338 Mr Charles Chamberlain- Proposed agricultural building to provide indoor stabling and equipment storage. Croft House, Westward, Wigton - GRANTED

 7. CORRESPONDENCE
  7.1 Various CALC inc forthcoming training events
  7.2 Cumbria County Council- Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development Framework
   Cumbria Housing Group – Strategic Housing Market Assessment.
  7.3 Allerdale Borough Council-Statement of Community Involvement
    Draft Statement of Gambling Policy – Gambling Act 2005
  7.4 Cumbria Highways – various highway issues
  7.5 Capita Symonds – Public Rights of Way Annual Programme
  7.6 North West Plan Partial Review
  7.7 Northern Fells Group - newsletter 
  7.8 Rosley Play Area Committee – thank you letter for donation
  7.9 Cumbria Sport – Asking for support Wigton Swimming Pool.- discussed
   continuing supporting the pool - agreed to donate £100.
  7.10 Society of Local Council Clerks – membership 2009 
  7.11 Shaws – Forms, records & Registers for Local Council
   Handed in at the beginning of the meeting:-
   7.12 A letter was read out by the chairman from M.G apologising for not attending the meeting and tendering her resignation. Clerk to write her a letter for her commitment over the years and thank her for her service.
  
 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
  Brought by Chairman
  8.1 Rosley Village Hall Grant Applications
  8.2 Neighourhood Forum meetings
 
 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
  Monday 16th November  2009

 1. APOLOGIES-Mrs Robinson & Mr Atkinson
  1.1 Declaration of interests – Mr R.Studholme – planning application ref: 6-3-1 at     Studfold, Westward.
  
 2. MINUTES
  2.1 The Parish Council minutes from the 9th February 2009 were agreed and      signed.  
  2.2 SIDs We are now in a group with Allhallows, Caldbeck and Sebergham, hopefully to    be in operation by the beginning of June.
  2.3 New Tesco Store, Wigton extra traffic- ongoing  
  2.4 Damage to seat – Red Dial to Wigton Now repaired and back in place
  2.5 Highway Steward – copy of his rota to be given to each councillor

 3. NEW BUSINESS
  Non to be discussed

 4. FINANCE
  4.1 The Financial Report as at 31st January 2009 was considered and approved.     Current account stands at £3558.50 and reserve £3562.57.  
  4.2 Accept Chairman sign accounts for District Auditor 

 5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS – agreed to pay the following
  5.1 Annual Subscription 2009/10     £187
  5.2 A. Watson  Clerks Induction Course 23rd April 2009 £18 

 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 220090238 Mr Michael Marrs – Change of use and conversion of     barn to granny flat, lobby extension and erection of conservatory to main      house.  Forrester Fold Farm, Westward, Wigton
   6.1.2 Application 2/2009/241 Mr William Miller W & M Miller – Proposed roof     over existing livestock handling facilities.  Jenkin Cross Lowmoor Road,      Wigton.
   6.1.3 Application 2/2009/0256  Mr John Stanyer – Extension to farmhouse. Wallace     Lane Farm Brocklebank, Wigton.
   6.1.4 Application 2/2009/0258 Mr Anthony Giles MIG Surveying Ltd – Proposed     partial conversion of tack room and stables and stores to home office. High     Chalkside, Rosley, Wigton. (Resubmission to 2/2008/0972)
   6.1.5 Application 2/2009/280 Mr William Hird – Single storey kitchen extension.     Town Head Brocklebank, Caldbeck, Wigton.

  6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale
   6.2.1 Application 2/2008/0992 Mr John Stanyer – Conversion of single storey      outbuildings to holiday let accommodation. GRANTED
  6.3 Applications refused by Allerdale
   6.3.1 Application 2/2008/0994 Ms Sarah Studholme – Proposed new four      bedroomed detached dwelling and detached double garage – REFUSED
    R.S. Left the meeting and a short discussion followed. B.B asked clerk to      write to Allerdale Borough Council about refusing planning permission.

 7. CORRESPONDENCE
   7.1 Various CALC
   7.2 Cumbria County Council- Highways Temporary Road Closure Order
   7.3 Allerdale Borough Council- Housing Needs Assessments
   7.4 Digitaluk- Digital switchover in Westward
   7.5 Rosley PCC – thank you for £100 donation
   7.6 Clerks & Councils Direct
   7.7 Northern Fells Group - newsletter 
   7.8 Northern Gas – up to date information regarding High Pressure Gas Pipeline-     Cummersdale to Bothel
   7.9 Adrian Francis – Westward Dog Day – Sunday 9th August- High Hall,Westward
   7.10 Cumbria Playing Fields Association – Affiliation Fees 2009/10
   7.11 Town and Parish Standard

 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
  8.1 Brought by Members.
   8.1.1 M.G has asked for reflectors posts on the verge Oak Bank, Curthwaite
    Clerk to get in touch with highways again
    Rosley Play Area – a request for funds for sign age. Agreed to give £100
   Salt Bins Agreed to buy two this year.   Signposts update – FS said the     top Rosley road had been done, work to start in June.
   Dog fouling is still a problem, especially at Top Rosley and on the Craggs     road.  Clerk to write to Allerdale Borough Council regarding signs for dog    fouling.
   Discussion about communication between meetings-would like to keep more    in touch between 3 monthly intervals, quick email or liaise with B.B.
   Attended the meeting Parish Paths Initiative.

  8.2 Brought by Clerk
   8.2.1 European Parliamentary & County Elections - Thursday 4th June 2009 Notices     posted in Rosley and Westward.
   8.2.2 Website Update – AW reported the sight is still visited
   8.2.3 Feel Good Group - re Joyce Wilkinson Trust - no reply letter sent 18-03-09
    Clerk to get in touch again - update

 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
  Monday 17th August 2009 at Rosley Village Hall.

PARISH COUNCIL of

WESTWARD

VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR

1.There is a vacancy on the above Council caused by

RESIGNATION

2.A bye-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, or a Bank Holiday) from the date below 10 electors for the ward/parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer.

3.The address of the Returning Officer is Mr Nick Farden, Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale House, New Bridge Road, Workington CA14 3YJ.

4. If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

Dated : 24^th August 2009                                                                                                                  Signed   A. Watson

                                                                                                                                                                   Clerk

Address :Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 8LL

Note: Strike out paragraphs 2 & 3if the vacancy occurs within 6 months

before the fourth day after the ordinary day of elections for the council.

Your attendance is required at the meeting of the Parish Council to be held on Monday 17th August at 7.30pm in Rosley Village Hall.

Yours sincerely,
  Ann Watson

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

AGENDA

 1. APOLOGIES
  1.1 Declaration of Interests
   Mr M. Watson & Mrs A. Watson – planning application 2/2009/0539 for    Broiler Units, at Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.

 2. MINUTES
  2.1 To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on    the 12th May 2009.    
  2.2 Update - SIDS
  2.3 New Tesco Store, Wigton extra traffic, report by I.W.  
  2.4 Highway Steward
  2.5 Update road leading to Reathwaite
  2.6 Update Signs Post Progress
  2.7 Salt Bins

 3. NEW BUSINESS
 
 4. FINANCE
  4.1 Information of accounts- see attached summary report.
.  4.2 Cheque from The  Feel Good Group - re Joyce Wilkinson Trust

 5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
  To authorise payment of the following accounts
  5.1 Brian Hall Accountancy Services  £ 30
  5.2 Zurich Yearly Insurance   £205

 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 2/2009/0338 Mr Charles Chamberlain- Proposed agricultural building to provide indoor stabling and equipment     storage. Croft House, Westward, Wigton
   6.1.2 Application 2/2009/0377 Arqiva Ltd – Proposed erection of site security fence with associated access gates. Arqiva Transmitting     Station Brocklebank, Wigton.
   6.1.3 Application 2/2009/0395 Mr David Whittle – Erection of new entrance gates fixed within stone piers. Tracentree Low House,     Brackenthwaite, Wigton
   6.1.4 Application 2/2009/0446 Mr Haydon Price, Haydon Price Ltd - Listed building consent to repair barn roof. Longwath Farm,     Rosely, Wigton.
   6.1.5 Application 2/2009/0451 Mr George Bainbridge – Change of use from agricultural land to storage area. Beckbottom, Westward,     Wigton.
   6.1.6 Application 2/2009/0455 Mr S. Graham – New Overspill lagoon for slurry storage. Red Dial Cottages, Red Dial, Wigton.                        
   6.1.7 Application 2/2009/0503 Mr Lockhart – Change of use of part of farm for vehicle storage. Longwath Farm, Rosley, Wigton.
   6.1.8 Application 2/2009/0515 Governors of Rosley C of E School – Proposed sports pavilion. School Field, Rosley C of E School,     Rosley, Wigton.
   6.1.9 Applications 2/2009/0506 - phase 1, 2/2009/0507- Phase 2, 2/2009/0508 -  phase 3 and 2/2009/0509 phase 4 -  Mr TW Kitchen TW Kitchen & Son – Erection of free range poultry unit (including erection feed store
   6.1.10 Application 2/2009/0539  Mr P Watson – Proposed Broiler units,     Cunningarth, Westward, Wigton.
  6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale
   6.2.1 Application 2/2009/0238 Mr Michael Marrs – Change of use and     conversion of  barn to granny flat, lobby extension and erection of     conservatory to main house.  Forrester Fold Farm, Westward,     Wigton - GRANTED
   6.2.2 Application 2/2009/0241 Mr William Miller W & M Miller –     Proposed roof  over existing livestock handling facilities.  Jenkin     Cross Lowmoor Road, Wigton. - GRANTED
   6.2.3 Application 2/2009/0256  Mr John Stanyer – Extension to      farmhouse. Wallace Lane Farm Brocklebank, Wigton - GRANTED
   6.2.4 Application 2/2009/0258 Mr Anthony Giles MIG Surveying Ltd –     Proposed partial conversion of tack room and stables and stores to     home office. High Chalkside, Rosley, Wigton. (Resubmission to     2/2008/0972) - GRANTED
   6.2.5 Application 2/2009/0280 Mr William Hird – Single storey kitchen     extension,Town Head Brocklebank, Caldbeck,Wigton- GRANTED
   6.2.6 Application 2/2009/0338 Mr Charles Chamberlain- Proposed     agricultural building to provide indoor stabling and equipment     storage. Croft House, Westward, Wigton - GRANTED

 7. CORRESPONDENCE
   7.1 Various CALC inc forthcoming training events
   7.2 Cumbria County Council- Cumbria Minerals and Waste Development    Framework
        Cumbria Housing Group – Strategic Housing Market Assessment.
   7.3 Allerdale Borough Council-Statement of Community Involvement
          Draft Statement of Gambling Policy – Gambling Act 2005
   7.4 Cumbria Highways – various highway issues
   7.5 Capita Symonds – Public Rights of Way Annual Programme
   7.6 North West Plan Partial Review
   7.7 Northern Fells Group - newsletter 
   7.8 Rosley Play Area Committee – thank you letter for donation
   7.9 Cumbria Sport – Asking for support Wigton Swimming Pool.
   7.10 Society of Local Council Clerks – membership 2009 
   7.11 Shaws – Forms, records & Registers for Local Council

 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
  Brought by Chairman
  8.1 Rosley Village Hall Grant Applications
  8.2 Neighourhood Forum meetings
 
 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

1st May 2009

Dear Member,

Your attendance is required at the meeting of the Parish Council to be held on Monday 11th May 2009 at 7.30pm in Westward Halls.

Should you have any additions to the agenda please let the clerk know as soon as possible (tel 016973 42425).
Yours sincerely,

         Ann Watson
……………………………………………………………………………(Clerk to the Council)

AGENDA

 1. APOLOGIES
  1.1 Declaration of Interests
  
 2. MINUTES
  2.1 To approve the minutes of the last meeting of the Parish Council held on the 9th February 2009.    
  2.2 Update - SIDS
  2.3 New Tesco Store, Wigton extra traffic  
  2.4 Damage to seat – Red Dial to Wigton
  2.5 Highway Steward

 3. NEW BUSINESS
  

 4. FINANCE
  4.1 To consider the Financial Report Year Ending 31st March 2009  
  4.2 To accept Chairman sign accounts for District Auditor 

 5. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
  5.1 Annual Subscription 2009/10     £187
  5.2 A.Watson  Clerks Induction Course 23rd April 2009  £18 

 6. PLANNING
  6.1 Applications received since last meeting
   6.1.1 Application 220090238 Mr Michael Marrs – Change of use and conversion of barn to granny flat, lobby extension and errection of conservatory to main house.  Forrester Fold Farm, Westward, Wigton
   6.1.2 Application 2/2009/241 Mr William Miller W & M Miller – Proposed roof over existing livestock handling facilities.  Jenkin Cross Lowmoor Road,  Wigton.
   6.1.3 Application 2/2009/0256  Mr John Stanyer – Extension to farmhouse. Wallace Lane Farm Brocklebank, Wigton.
   6.1.4 Application 2/2009/0258 Mr Anthony Giles MIG Surveying Ltd – Proposed partial conversion of tack room and stables and stores to home office. High Chalkside, Rosley, Wigton. (Resubmission to 2/2008/0972)
   6.1.5 Application 2/2009/280 Mr William Hird – Single storey kitchen extension.Town Head Brocklebank, Caldbeck, Wigton.

  6.2 Applications approved by Allerdale
   6.2.1 Application 2/2008/0992 Mr John Stanyer – Conversion of single storey outbuildings to holiday let accomodation. GRANTED
  6.3 Applications refused by Allerdale
   6.3.1 Application 2/2008/0994 Ms Sarah Studholme – Proposed new four bedroomed detached dwelling and detached double garage - REFUSED

 7. CORRESPONDENCE
   7.1 Various CALC
   7.2 Cumbria County Council- Highways Temporary Road Closure Order
   7.3 Allerdale Borough Council- Housing Needs Assessments
   7.4 Digitaluk- Digital switchover in Westward
   7.5 Rosley PCC – thank you for £100 donation
   7.6 Clerks & Councils Direct
   7.7 Northern Fells Group - newsletter 
   7.8 Northern Gas – up to date information regarding High Pressure Gas Pipeline-Cummersdale to Bothel
   7.9 Adrian Francis – Westward Dog Day – Sunday 9th August- High Hall,Westward
   7.10 Cumbria Playing Fields Association – Affiliation Fees 2009/10
   7.11 Town and Parish Standard

 8. ANY ITEMS OF INFORMATION
  8.1 Brought by Members.
   8.1.1 M.G has asked for reflectors posts on the verge Oak Bank, Curthwaite
            Rosley Play Area – a request for funds for signage
            Salt Bins
            Signposts update
            Discussion about communication between meetings

  8.2 Brought by Clerk
   8.2.1 Euorpean Parliamentary & County Elections - Thursday 4th June 2009
   8.2.2 Website Update
   8.2.3 Feel Good Group - re Joyce Wilkinson Trust - no reply letter sent 18-03-09

 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING