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Kirkby Ireleth Parish Council CHAIRMAN; Mr M A McPherson, 1 Combe Crescent, Tel 01229 889382 NEWSLETTER December 2020

The Chairman thanked all the Parish, District and County Councillors for all their work in light of the very difficult circumstances this year. He also praised the Burlington School staff for their work over the year and parents and community for their supportive stance. The Chairman welcomed the newly appointed Cllr Sarah Rhodes to the Parish Council.

School Warning Beacons. These have been repaired. Please note the school is not responsible for their operation and no-one there has a key - they are controlled remotely from .

Phone Box – 4 Lane Ends. Interest has been shown in ‘adopting’ this as a community resource. If you would like to be involved, please contact a councillor as soon as possible.

Speed signs. The 4 non-working speed warning signs throughout Kirkby are set to be removed and replaced by one in Grizebeck and one in Kirkby.

Highways matters update: water at – a gully cleaning wagon is to go up there and the drains to be checked. High Ghyll – the recent tarmacking has been sorted to accommodate large wagons. Potholes – the parish council is pressing for the potholes at Wall End to be excavated to get a more permanent fix. You can report pothole/highway issues directly at Cumbriagov.uk (tel 03003032992). Include photographs if you can take them safely.

Speeding: the increase of vehicles speeding at Dove Ford and Buckhorn Lane has been reported to the police by the Parish Council.

Grizebeck – new road. The Council is pressing for a footpath to be incorporated into the design of the new road. Illegal Trailing: The police are looking to take steps to tackle illegal motorbike trailing on the fells. B4RN This initiative (b4rn.co.uk) will enable the whole community to access faster connective speeds than at present regardless of current provider as well as including those who still have slow speeds. If you are interested, please sign up via the villagers FB page with a view to a meeting in the New Year to give further information and determine support to this great project.

PLANNING 4 planning matters were discussed by the Council at their last meeting 7/2020/5792 – Thornthwaite, Woodland. No Comments. SL/2020/0724 – Parkdale Beckside. No comments. PN/2020/0064 – Land off A595. No comments. 7/2020/5515 – Knott End Farm, Grizebeck. The councillors supported this application though noted the potential impact on protected and other wildlife.

CGP PARISH COUNCIL TRUST FUND No meeting was held this month, however a meeting is expected shortly. For application forms for grants to Parish organisations or individuals, please contact: Mr M McPherson, 1 Combe Crescent Tel: 01229 889382 or see the Kirkby website http://kirkby-in-furness.org

The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Thursday 21st January 7pm, via Zoom

All members of the public are welcome to attend. CONTACT DETAILS FOR PARISH, DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS

Heathland Ward Mr H R Saunders, Hill Farm, Grizebeck. Tel: 01229 889286 Mr M Irving, Low Dove Ford Farm, Grizebeck. Tel: 01229 889632 Middle Quarter Ward Mrs J Byrne, Marshcote, Wallend. Tel: 01229 889278 Mr G Grieve, Estuary Lodge, Askew Gate Brow. Tel: 01229 889196 Mr W Todd, 1 Long Row, Marshside. Tel: 01229 889654 Low Quarter Ward G Scott, Apple Tree Barn. Tel: 07753748960 Mr M McPherson, 1 Combe Crescent. Tel: 01229 889382 Mr I Winstanley, Fell Gate Barn, Gargreave. Tel 01229 889022 Mr M Jackson, Fell View, Soutergate. Tel: 01229 889374 Mr R Morrish, Swallows, Askew Gate Brow. Tel: 01229 889780 Ms S Rhodes, 2 Herschell Terrace. Tel:…………………………….. Clerk to the Council Mrs A Field, Burlington House East. Tel: 01229 889906 Representatives on District Council Mr I Wharton, Roburn Cottage, 2 High Street, Penny Bridge, , LA12 7 RN. Tel: 07778 430926 Mrs T Coward, 2 Kirkbeck, Coniston. LA21 8EL. Tel: 01539 449046

Representative on County Council Mr M Brereton, Inglewood House, Foxfield. Tel: 01229 715066