ABOVE DERWENT PARISH COUNCIL

Minute s of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 2 March 2011 at 7.00pm for 7.15.p.m. in the Village Hall, .

PRESENT Councillor J. W. Bennett – Chairman

Councillors

G. Davidson Mrs. H.L.Davies G. L. Davies J.R Downie (a) K.D. Hodgson R. Kealey Mrs. J.M Shaw Mrs. P. Soulsby Mrs. A Thoburn

(a) Absent

Also in attendance:- Val Edmondson, National Park Ranger and County Councillor Elizabeth Barraclough

162/11-APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE RESOLVED that apologies for absence submitted from Borough Councillor, Tim Heslop, be received and that apologies for absence submitted, with reasons, from Councillor J. R. Downie be received and noted.

163/11-DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTEREST There were no declarations.

164/11 – MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 19 JANUARY 2011 AND 14 FEBRUARY 2011 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Victory Memorial, on 19 January 2011 (pages 38-46), be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman, Councillor Bennett. And RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Above Derwent Parish Council held in Braithwaite Church Hall on 14 February 2011 (pages 48-50), be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the meeting Chairman, Councillor Kealey.

165/11-PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No members of the public were present.

166/11-POLICE ATTENDANCE PCO Peter Moon arrived at the start of the meeting and provided the Clerk with a written report and dates of Police ‘drop-in’ surgeries. The Chairman thanked PCO Moon for this information and agreed that the Clerk would read out the information as PCO Moon had to leave for other duties. RESOLVED that the following information supplied by PCO Peter Moon be noted.

14/02/11 Report of a vehicle apparently abandoned. Officer attended, vehicle was not taxed and a seven day order was placed on the vehicle to have it removed.

23/02/11 Report of a deer being struck by a vehicle. Patrol attended – no trace

Other business – Issue raised at Police neighbourhood drop-in surgery by several Portinscale residents is the parking of vehicles adjacent to the Farmers Arms pub , causing problems for vehicles attempting to turn in and out of the junction first left after the pub (when coming from the A66) 51

Police Surgeries: Booths Supermarket, Keswick: 10am-11am on 23 March, 6 April, 19 April Drop-In Centre, Heads Road, Keswick:10.30am-11.30am on 15 March, 30 March, 12 April, 27 April ______

In respect to the parking in Portinscale mentioned above, Councillor Elizabeth Barraclough advised that the Traffic Regulation Order was not yet fully implemented, i.e. that the schedule of painting yellow lines was not yet completed.

167/11 – NATIONAL PARK REPRESENTATIVE REPORT RESOLVED that the following requests to and information from National Park representative, Val Edmondson, be received and noted:-

1. Work is in progress on the stone pack horse bridge at Low House Farm, Newlands and also at the washed out bridleway between Hallgarth Farm and the Whinlatter road.

2. The footpath at Little Braithwaite is now repaired and the work has been paid for mainly with monies from DEFRA. It is now meant to be ‘future proof’. A consultant is considering the best action to take in respect of the bank with regards to the path; the result should be known by 1 April 2011.

3. The paths by the bridge below Low House are due to be repaired.

4. Tracks at High Snab and Keskerdale Farm are being upgraded.

5. The Chairman brought forward item 9 for discussion, regarding the placing of a plaque on the new bridge at Little Braithwaite. Val Edmondson said there would be no objection to the plaque. The Clerk was asked to find out who deals with listed buildings at the Planning department of the LDNPA and to establish if there would be any problem in erecting a plaque on the new bridge as the old bridge was ‘listed’.

The Chairman thanked Val Edmondson for her report. The Ranger then left the meeting. The Chairman relayed a conversation with David Bell in respect of a plaque and conveyed the contents of an email which was making enquiries about being able to place a plaque.

168/11– NATIONAL TRUST REPORT There was no National Trust representation at this meeting.

169/11– WARD REPRESENTATIVE – COUNTY COUNCILLOR RESOLVED that the following requests and information from County Councillor Elizabeth Barraclough, be received and noted:-

1. Cumbria County Council is making big cuts in services, especially in Children’s Services, the provision of public toilets and the operation of safety cameras on the roads. It is thought that many jobs will cease.

2. Cumbria Highways is to receive slightly more money for operations; however, this is expected to be absorbed in the costs of filling pot holes around the county. People may wish to note that Andrew Butler, Highways Engineer, is retiring in March 2011.

3. There is less money to be paid to the bus company, Stagecoach, as the amount the County Council receives from Government for bus passes does not cover the cost of their use.

4. Neighbourhood Forums will still give grants, but there will be less money available.

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5. There will not be charges for on-street parking.

6. Police for the area will be based at and deployed from Cockermouth.

7. Cumbria County Council has brought the services undertaken externally by CAPITA to being ‘in-house’ services.

8. Councillor Elizabeth Barraclough informed Above Derwent Parish Council that this would be her last meeting attendance in this Parish as she is retiring in March 2011 from her County Councillor role. The Chairman of Above Derwent Parish Council thanked Councillor Barraclough for her valued support and all that she has done for the community.

170/11 – WARD REPRESENTATIVE – BOROUGH COUNCILLOR Councillor Tim Heslop was not able to be present but had asked the Chairman to relay some information at this meeting. RESOLVED that the following information from Borough Councillor, Tim Heslop, be received and noted:-

1. Councillor Heslop advised that there is to be no increase on this year’s Borough Council Precept. The Government had notified Borough Councils that, if they don’t raise the Precept, then the Government would give them an additional 2.5% payment.

2. Councillor Heslop had mentioned that Allerdale Borough Council wished to encourage interested persons to go forward for election to Allerdale Borough Council.

171/11 - FINANCIAL MATTERS a) – BANK BALANCES RESOLVED that the following balances at the bank as at 23 February be noted:- Business Money Manager Account: £8260.19 Community Account: £ 339.50 b)– SCHEDULE OF CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT RESOLVED that the following accounts be approved for payment:-

To whom V.N. No. Cheque No. Budget Head Amount payable - P 040 100895 Room Hire (for 31 January 2011) £10.00 cum-Braithwaite VM Glasdon Mfg Ltd P041 100896 Capital item – Grit Bin for Portinscale £200.64 McKanes Printers P042 100897 Stationery, Postage stamps, £50.33 Photocopying and advertising Veronica Wood P043 100894 Clerk’s travel expenses £40.95

TOTAL £301.92

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VILLAGE MATTERS

COMBINED CONSIDERATIONS

172/11 – UPDATE FROM FLOOD GROUP RESOLVED that the following information be received and noted:-

1. Councillor Soulsby advised that the Flood Group has funds with which to pay for advice from a freelance consultant. Consideration will be given to where Beck joins Newlands Beck. There will be markers for flood waters and for gravel. Work will be undertaken on the upstream side of Low Bridge.

2. The next meeting of the Flood Group will take place on 7 March 2011.

INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATIONS

173/11 – BRAITHWAITE RESOLVED that the following information be received and noted:

1. TREES OUTSIDE BRAITHWAITE SCHOOL Councillor Soulsby advised that efforts were being made to establish the owners of the trees located outside of Braithwaite School, as a resident had expressed concerns about the current condition of the trees, which appear to need attention. Councillor Barraclough expressed the view that they may be the responsibility of Cumbria County Council. Councillors Davidson and Shaw provided their knowledge of past ownership. The Clerk was asked to write to David Bell to convey the local concern and to ask if he could arrange and inspection of the trees.

2. PLAQUE ON THE NEW BRIDGE AT LITTLE BRAITHWAITE

This matter was discussed at item 6 (5).

3. DERWENT 7 TRANSPORT GROUP The Chairman permitted this item to be brought to the meeting as an email had been received by the Clerk, from Derwent 7, after the meeting papers had been circulated. It was noted that the bus company intends to remove the bus service from the side of opposite the A66 on the grounds that it is not cost effective, and to provide an additional service through Thornthwaite and Braithwaite. Councillor Elizabeth Barraclough advised that, in the wintertime, the bus company receives subsidies from the County Council which, in the future, may not be forthcoming. Councillor Barraclough will be making representations to ensure that there is some bus service available on the other side of the lake. Whilst supporting this action, Councillor Anne Thoburn added that it is good that an extra bus is now being scheduled through Thornthwaite and Braithwaite as people were being left at bus stops because buses were full at busy times.

174/11 – PORTINSCALE RESOLVED that the following information be received and noted and the following actions will be taken: 1. GRIT BIN Councillor Davidson advised that Doug Lowther will dig out the bank in the Dorothy Well Road area, to position the newly received Grit Bin. Councillor Davidson will advise the Clerk when this is completed, with the Grit Bin in place; the Clerk is then to inform Highways to obtain a grit delivery and be added to the list of grit bins for regular filling.

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175/11 – THORNTHWAITE – No separate matters submitted

CLERK’S REPORT (previously circulated) 176/11 -RESOLVED that the following information be received, noted and actioned:-

1. Whinlatter roadside parking The Clerk is to write to Adrian Jones at Whinlatter to arrange a meeting to discuss this matter, also to invite Andrew Butler from Highways (or his successor), Lorton P.C. and LDNPA.

2. Revised Budget and Precept As requested at the 14 February Special meeting (minute 168/11), the current Clerk completed a revised Precept form to take into consideration increased salary payments for the increased hours to be worked by a new Clerk. The ADPC 2011-12 budget had been adjusted accordingly.

3. Letter to Corfield Garden Management re- necessary changes to grass cutting schedule. As requested at the 14 February 2011 meeting (minute 168/11 (c) ), the Clerk wrote to Corfield Garden Management regarding renegotiation of the grass cutting contract.

4. Update on new Clerk recruitment responses As requested, the Clerk placed an advertisement in the 4 February 2011 issue of the Keswick Reminder newspaper, stating a closing date of the 18 February 2011. The Clerk prepared application packs. There were nine enquiries for application packs and three applications were received. The applications had been copied into four sets and sent to Councillors for shared reading prior to 2 March meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE, NOTICES AND PUBLICATIONS (previously circulated) 177/11- RESOLVED that the following correspondence, notes and publications be received and noted and action agreed:-

CORRESPONDENCE:

Cumbria Highways: Letter acknowledging receipt of a copy of our correspondence of 20 December 2010 concerning road side parking and asking if the Council would also copy them into any future correspondence. - The Clerk was asked to comply with this request.

North – Northern Voice: Circulation newsletter and information.

Derwent 7 – Minutes of the Transport Sub Group Meeting held on 11 February 2011

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE: Confirmation of entry of the Council in the register re the Data Protection Act 1998. The registration number is Z2444034.

CONSULTATIONS:

LDNPA – Ambleside Campus draft consultation – comments by 18 March 2011 and a drop in session is open at Ambleside TIC, Market Cross, Ambleside 4pm – 7pm on 9 March.

CALC – re: Allerdale Parking Survey – opportunity to submit views.

Environment agency – re consultation re nuclear power stations

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NOTICES:

LDNPA – Allocations of Land in Above Derwent Parish. Visit by LDNPA committee members on 15, 22 and 29 March and 10 and 12 May. The email states that the Parish Council is not required to be represented on these visits. Website for updates is www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/allocations. - The Clerk was asked to establish the arrangements for ADPC representation when these visits take place.

Notice of closure of rights of way for Motor Sport event in Whinlatter, Wythop and Griedale forests on 5 March 2011.

Letter re- revised arrangement for the Development Management Service and a list of key contacts and a map attached.

CCC- A letter outlining changes to route of service X4/5 from 11 April 2011, enclosing a timetable.

ENTERPRISE-MOUCHELL: Letter advising of drainage works to be undertaken on A66 dual carriageway, commencing 21 February 2011, for approximately 4 weeks. Also, letter advising of work to improve junction of A66 with High Hill commencing on 21 March 2011; working times will be 8pm – 6am.

Census – Notification of 2011 Census date of Sunday 27 March.

Allerdale BC – Letter re sporting/physical activity initiatives.

CCC – Notice of ’s BIG DAY fitness challenge on 25 June 2011

INFORMATION:

CALC – Councillor training course information

CALC – AGM of Allerdale local councils 7 April 2011, Market Hall, Wigton,7.00pm - The Clerk was asked to give ADPC apologies for this meeting.

CALC – Information regarding ‘Cumbria Alert’ initiative (neighbourhood watch)

CALC – Information regarding ‘Cumbria in Bloom’

DCK Beavers Ltd – some financial guidance

WC MRVS – Flyers re nuclear fuel waste

Fields in Trust – re Queen Elizabeth 11 Fields Challenge – funds may be available.

LDNPA – Update on services and activities

CALC- Information re CCC energy contracts

Volunteer User – request for the display of an event

Cumbria Choice – Newsletter re housing etc

Love the Lakes campaign- questionnaire/survey

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APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT

178/11 - RESOLVED that the following applications are received and the Lake District National Park Authority is advised of the Council’s observations as follows:-

Work on trees covered by preservation order 308: 2 spruce, 1 larch, 4 ash, 1 pine, 1 cherry. Prune 1 cherry, 4 larch, 1 Rigg Beck, Newlands, lime, 2 pine, lawson T/2011/0009 Keswick cypress and sever ivy No Objections

Proposed extension and Carl Side, Portinscale, alterations to existing 7/2011/2034 Keswick, CA12 5RW dwelling No Objections

RE-VISITED – 7/2010/2334 – Scotgate Site, Braithwaite. A resident had raised a concern with Councillor Soulsby that it appeared the work had commenced in the wrong place. The Clerk provided Councillor Soulsby with the planning application and the Councillor will look into the matter.

179/11 – RESOLVED to ratify the observations conveyed to the Lake District National Park Authority on applications received since the last meeting.

7/2011/2001 Whitestones, Portinscale Extensions and alterations No Objections Keswick CA12 5RW (revised scheme)

18 0/11 - RESOLVED –to receive and note the following determinations by the Lake District National Park Authority.

Retrospective Permission for a wood built shed for use as a classroom and 7/2010/2312 Cyclewise Whinlatter club house for a kids club

Other Permissions – information received after meeting papers circulated

Remove existing timber framed conservatory frames and roof. Replace with pvcu frames and an orangery style roof onto existing 7/2010/2288 Derwent House, Thornthwaite base

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7/2010/2307 Little Paddock, Portinscale Extensions and alterations

7/2010/2215 Blackwood Farm, Braithwaite Agricultural workers dwelling

Extensions to amenity building to provide improved facilities - 7/2010/2316 Braithwaite Bridges Camp Site revised scheme following approval ref 7/2007/2277

7/2010/2326 2, The Ravine, Thornthwaite Proposed extension

Scotgate Holiday Park, Proposed hard standing, siting and access areas for touring 7/2010/2334 Braithwaite caravans including hook-up positions

7/2010/2341 Pendower, Portinscale Proposed extension and alterations to existing dwelling

181/11 – PAYE-New requirements for paying Parish Clerks RESOLVED that the Council waits for CALC guidelines to come through before setting up a system. It was noted that the Clerk had received information from commercial businesses offering PAYE processing services. Councillor Barraclough suggested contacting Allerdale, Cumbria and Keswick Councils to see if they offer a service of this nature, if needed.

182/11 – NEW CLERK – Selection arrangements RESOLVED that the interviews will take place on 15 March 2011 in the Victory Memorial, Braithwaite. All three applicants are to be invited for interview. The interview panel will be of the Chairman, Councillor Bennett, Vice-Chairman, Councillor Kealey and Councillor Soulsby. Interview times will be at 45 minute interviews commencing at 10am. The Clerk was asked to make the arrangements, and write to applicants.

183/11 – PARISH ELECTIONS 5 MAY 2011 RESOLVED that the Clerk would write to Allerdale BC to say that polling cards are not required. The Clerk is to notify members when election papers arrive.

184 /11 -DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING – the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 13 April 2011 at 7.00p.m. for the viewing of planning applications, with the formal meeting commencing at 7.15p.m. in the Victory Memorial, Braithwaite.

Meeting closed at 9.45pm Chairman

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COUNCILLOR MATTERS

1. Councillor Davidson asked if the matter of the problem of the parking opposite the Farmers Arms in Portinscale and in High Portinscale could be addressed. 2. The Clerk was asked to put the matter of Grass cutting on the agenda for the next meeting, under the general village matters item. 3. The Council supported the Chairman’s suggestion that a letter of thanks be sent to Councillor Elizabeth Barraclough in respect of all her work for and support of Above Derwent Parish Council during her time in office as the Cumbria County Council representative.

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