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13 February 2013
Debbie Storr, Electoral Registration Officer, Community Governance Review, South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4UQ
Dear, JOA) Community Governance Review
I write in respect of South Lakeland District Council s current Community Governance Review and wish to respond within Stage One of the Review process on behalf of Dent Parish Council.
At the meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 04 February 2013 details of the Community Governance Review were received. It was agreed to respond to the review recommending no change to the present Parish arrangements in the Parish of Dent, on the following grounds:-
1. The geographical position of the Parish naturally defines its boundary. 2. The relatively static population of the Parish leaves the community relatively unchanged. 3. The cohesive nature within the community and the way in which it works together is a very positive model for rural communities. 4. Inward investment within the Parish over the last several years has been significant which has enabled the Council to attract finance to undertake and complete projects successfully.
Dent Parish Council requests that these comments are considered under the consultation arrangements of Stage One of the Review.
Please could you acknowledge receipt of this communication at your convenience.
Kind regards,
ours sincerely, KENDAL TOWN COUNCIL
Town Clerk Town Hall Elizabeth Richardson BSc (Hons) Kendal Cumbria Town Treasurer LA9 4DL John M. Hutchinson ACMA Phone: 01539 797597 Email: Fax: 01539 735984 [email protected]
27 March 2013
Dear Claire
COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW
I am writing in response to the above consultation. Kendal Town Council would like to submit two points:
1 As the LDF crystallises and the development boundaries are set for Kendal we would wish the boundaries of Kendal parish wards to reflect this change. Otherwise this leaves us with development that is technically occurring in a neighbouring parish over which we have no planning say. This is no doubt an issue common to all Parish Councils and was raised at the recent CALC meeting.
2. The Parish Wards of Nether and Castle should sit within their respectively named CCC divisions to ensure historical consistency.
We thank you for consideration of these points and look forward to hearing more as the review progresses.
Yours sincerely
Liz Richardson Town Clerk
Cc ClIr J Willshaw, The Mayor of Kendal ClIr A Robinson, Chair of Management Cmttee
Ms Claire Marsh Manager Electoral Services SLDC LOWER ALLITHVVAITE PARISH COUNCIL
Sunnvside, Holme Lane, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands Cumbria. LAll 70D. Tel 015395 32639 lapc.clerlagmaiLcom 29th April 2013 Your Ref:
Claire Marsh Electoral Services Manager South Lakeland District Council South Lakeland House Lowther Street Kendal LA94UQ
Dear Claire
Community Governance Review 2013 The Parish Council has considered all of the points relevant to its operations and would conclude that in the main the Parish Council functions adequately and serves its populace well. There has been consultation between Lower Allithwaite and Lower Holker Parish Councils and it is felt by both that problems arise with consultations in the Cark Airfield/ Lakeland Caravan Park area due to the boundary between the two parishes bisecting the area. Re-alignment of the boundary, so that this area was in one or other parish, was considered, but rejected as it was felt that activities requiring consultation affected both Parishes. The best solution to this problem was felt to be, making both parish councils joint consultees in any activities in this area. We would therefore recommend that this joint consultation be implemented in order to safeguard the interests of parishoners in both parishes. Is this something which can be implemented as part of the review or should this be taken up through other channels.
Yours sincerely
Phil Turner Clerk to the Council Kentmere Parish Clerk Brow Head Kentmere Cumbria LA8 9JL [email protected] Wednesday, 24th April, 2013
Ms. Claire Marsh Electoral Services Manager & Deputy Returning Officer South Lakeland District Council South Lakeland House, Lowther Street Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DQ
Dear Ms. Marsh,
SLDC Community Governance Review, 2013
Boundaries of Kentmere Parish
I am writing to you in my capacity as Parish Clerk of the Kentmere Parish Meeting. Our Parish Chairman, Mr. lain Johnston, has been in touch with you, in connection with the SLDC Community Governance Review, 2013. There is a considerable feeling within Kentmere Parish that it would be beneficial to iron out some anomalies in the parish boundaries. The position was set out by Iain in the attached note.
At the Kentmere Parish Meeting of Monday, 22nd April, 2013, a proposal to include Crofthead, Ulthwaite Fold, Boundary Beck and Millriggs within the Kentmere Parish was passed with 14 votes for and 0 votes against. In essence it was felt that these properties have a much more logical connection with Kentmere than with Hugill or Staveley. One concern that links them to Kentmere is our lifeline, the road up Kentmere valley. This is of minor concern to the parishioners of Staveley and of no concern to the parishioners of Hugill.
Prior to the Parish Meeting lain Johnston had written to the residents of the above properties and solicited their views. As you can see, from the attached letters, all the respondents were strongly in favour of being part of the Kentmere Parish. They did not attend the Parish Meeting, as they feared (in my view incorrectly) that their presence might exert undue influence on other residents.
As its submission to the SLDC Community Governance Review, 2013, the Kentmere Parish Meeting formally requests that the Kentmere Parish boundaries be altered so that the four properties above be included within the Kentmere Parish.
If you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact me, or kin Johnston.
Yours sincerely
Peter Bettess, Parish Clerk Annual Assembly of Kentmere Parish Meeting — 22 nd April 2013 SLDC Community Governance Review 2013
South Lakeland District Council has commenced a Community Governance Review of all parishes within South Lakeland, in accordance with the Local Government & Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and Local Government (Parish & Parish Councils) (England) Regulations 2008.
The Council is now undertaking Stage One of the Review; its purpose is to enable the Council to consider what changes, if any, are required to existing parish arrangements within the District, to ensure that they reflect the identities and interests of the communities in the area and that they provide effective and convenient governance at the local level. The review began on 4 th February and any depositions should be with SLDC by 7th May 2013
The Terms of Reference for the Review have been published and can be viewed at the Council Offices, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4UQ, and are available on the Council s website at
Stage Two of the Review will look at the comments made in Stage One and propose options for any changes suggested as Draft Recommendations which will be published in July.
Stage Three will provide a further period of consultation and final recommendations will be published in December before a Re-organisation Order in January 2014 Regarding Kentmere Parish Meeting: This would be an opportunity to iron out some anomalies in our parish boundary. Crofthead and Ullthwaite Fold are presently in Hugill Parish - over the hills with no direct access from the rest of that parish and yet are within the Kentmere Valley and have to use the valley road to access their properties which are only a matter of 100 metres or so from the Kentmere "border". Similarly Boundary Beck and Millriggs are both in Staveley parish but are at least a couple of miles from the next nearest house in Staveley and yet only yards from the Kentmere "border". The residents in these properties all seem to have more identity with Kentmere that with the other parishes.
I have followed this through with Claire Marsh at SLDC who is responsible for this review and her advice is, "to formally set these required changes down in writing from the parish meeting. If at all possible, a letter from the residents of the affected properties requesting that they be included in the parish of Kentmere would really be helpful too."
To make this possible the Parish Meeting will need to agree to a proposal to the effect that we ask for these four properties to be included in the Kentmere Parish. lain Johnston Chairman: Kentmere Parish Meeting
KPM20130422-D5.pdf 08 April 2013 Croft Head Kentmere Kendal Cumbria LA8 9JH
Tel: 01539 821540 e-mail: r.allen(t4croft-head.net
lain Johnston — Chairman Kentmere Parish Meeting Pumple Syke Kentmere Kendal LA8 9JL
2nd April 2013
Dear lain,
Thank you for your letter dated 15 th March regarding the SLDC Community Governance Review 2013.
The geographical location of Croft Head in the valley of Kentmere while being in the parish of Hugill does seem to be an anomaly. As you mention the house is within 100m of the parish boundary and several miles from the main Hugill community of Ings. As a result we do not feel any affinity with our present parish and are drawn towards the parish of Kentmere.
Your suggestion to seek approval for the two houses, Croft Head and Ulthwaite Fold to be included in the parish of Kentmere is appreciated. We would welcome this change and hope that it is acceptable to the Parish Meeting.
Many thanks and best wishes,
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Richard and Sally Allen lain Johnston, Chairman Ulthwaite Fold Kentmere Parish Meeting Kentmere Pumple Syke Kendal Kentmere Cumbria Kendal LA8 9JH LA8 9JI., 20th April 2013
Dear lain
SLDC Community Governance Review 2013
Thank you for your letter of 15th March — we are very pleased to be considered for inclusion within the Parish of Kentmere.
We confirm that we feel much more affinity to Kentmere than we do to our present parish of Hugill - we have common concerns about the road we use, and other issues of local interest in the valley. As things stand, Kentmere Parish does all the hard work, and we enjoy the benefits, for which we are very appreciative.
There is only one reservation, in that it would involve changing a situation which has existed for centuries. We came to live here because we appreciate what the valley has to offer, and we would like to ensure that its qualities are not diminished in any way. We would therefore fully understand if the Parish votes against this measure.
Yours sincerely
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