Members

C Smith (Mayor)

I Burns S Coates L Davies A Kennon A R Graham J Laidlow E Nicholson A Smith S Standage
Apologies: C M Jackson & P Graham

Also present: 1 press representative, 2 police representatives & 2 members of the
public.

51 To authorise the Mayor to sign as a correct record the minutes of the last
meeting

Resolved – That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 2011 be signed as a
correct record..

52 Declaration of Interest

Councillors C Smith and Standage declared a personal interest regarding item 7 due
to being members of the development panel. Councillor A Smith declared a
personal interest in any item relation to Allerdale Borough Council due to being the
Council Leader.

53 Mayors Announcements

Agreed – That the list of activities attended since the last meeting be noted.

54 Attendance by Police

The main issues arising from the policing report were as follows:-

An increase in sneak in burglaries in Cockermouth
Anti-social behaviour

55 Public Participation

There was no public participation at the meeting.

56a Planning Applications

2/2011/0437
Listed building consent for solar panel PV system on system on south facing front
roof 26 & 28 South Street, Cockermouth
Amendment- cross section PVC panel details

This application has already been determined.

2/2011/0462
Proposed 4 bedroom dwelling with detached double garage
Land Adjacent to Victoria Road and Kirkbank Victoria Road, Cockermouth
Amendment- Revised elevations and floor plans

Recommended - Approval

2/2011/0499
Listed building consent for reinstatement of original building name and installation
of two hanging signs
15 Main Street, Cockermouth

Recommended - Approval

2/2011/0500
Installation of two velux windows
10a Station Street, Cockermouth

Members were disappointed to note that this application had been approved via
officer delegation prior to the receipt of our recommendations.

2/2011/0519
Creation of fuel distribution depot to comprise of 3 no. 70,000 litre tanks with a
small portable office
Carrs Billington Agriculture, Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth

Recommended - Approval

2/2011/0523
Change of use from Clooney Cocktail bar and restaurant to 2 no bedroomed flats-
resubmission of 2/2010/0109
7-8 Old Kings Arms Lane, Cockermouth
Amendment – As support info flood risk assessment & evacuation plan

Recommended - Approval

2/2011/0526
Advertisement consent for replacement fascia sign
56 Main Street, Cockermouth

Recommended – Approval

2/2011/0527
Replacement of existing fascia and pilasters with new timber fascia and pilaster and renew render
56 Main Street, Cockermouth

Recommended - Approval

2/2011/0528
Listed building consent for the replacement of existing fascia and pilasters with new timber fascia and pilaster and renew render
56 Main Street, Cockermouth

Recommended - Approval

2/2011/0535
Listed building consent for demolition of mess room- Retrospective application
Castle Brewery, Brewery Lane, Cockermouth

Recommended - Approval

2/2011/0536
Outline application for the erection of detached dwelling
Plot 11 Parklands Drive Cockermouth

Recommended - Approval

2/2011/0547
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with single storey extension to side
and the rear, changes of use
3 Culgarth Avenue, Cockermouth

Recommended - Approval

56b Tree Works

Recommended – (a) That no objection be raised to the pollarding of a sycamore
tree, land at building plot, Victoria Road, Cockermouth subject to the work being
carried out by a professional in a sensitive manner at the appropriate time of year.

57 Highway Response Team

Town Clerk to report the following:-

Drain on Wakefield Road near Millcroft Vets blocked
Two lights on Fitz Road on permanently

58 Financial Matters

58a Schedule of Payments

Resolved – That the schedule of payments in the sum of £13,440.25 as set
out in the expenditure transactions approval list be formally approved for payment.

58b Travel Insurance

Resolved – That our annual travel insurance not renewed.

58c Card Processing

Resolved - That

(a) Our card processing agreement with HSBC be cancelled due to an increase in monthly charges following the end of our initial offer.
(b) That in future we use Cardsave to provide our credit and debit card processing at a cost of £33.98 per month.

59 Schedule of correspondence, notices and publications

59a Community Transport Transition Fund

Cumbria has been allocated £288,542 of transitional funding from central
government to support the development of community transport during 2011/2012.
DfT guidance indicates that it should be used to assist rural communities to access
jobs and services.

Resolved – That the recommendations report regarding the Community Transport
Transition Fund be noted.

59b CALC

Agreed – That the content of the August circular be noted.

59c Broadband Bulletin

Members were pleased to note that Broadband Delivery UK has confirmed that it is
making £16.8m available to Cumbria for the roll out of superfast broadband. Defra
has also allocated £20m nationally to improve broadband in sparsely populated
rural areas.

Agreed – That the July 2011 broadband bulletin be noted.

59d Flood Defence Schemes

Agreed – That the article regarding the part funding of a flood defence scheme by
residents in West Berkshire be noted.

59e Road Closure Order

Resolved – That no objection be made to the road closure order on Saturday 3
September regarding the Jennings Charity Fun Day.

59f Letter of Thanks

Agreed – That the letter of thanks from Rev. Keith Rushton regarding the visit of
the Chernobyl Children be noted.

59g CFAG Meetings

CFAG were requesting that two town councillors attend their regular meetings in
Papcastle Village Hall.

Resolved – That either Councillor Laidlow or Councillor A Graham accompany Councillor A Kennon to future meetings of the Cockermouth Flood Action Group.

59h The Localism Bill – Progress so far

Agreed – That NALC’s policy briefing note be noted.

59i Cockermouth Area Locality Plan

Resolved – That Councillor Burns and Town Clerk be appointed to attend the initial
meeting on Monday 12th September 2011 in the Town Hall.

60 Clerks Report

Those present considered the content of the Clerks report.

Resolved – (a) That the content of the report be noted.
(b) That plot 19, The Gote be re-let.
(c) That the winners of the Garden and Allotment Competition 2011 be noted.
(d) That the awards evening for the Garden Competition be held on the 15th September rather than the 8th September 2011.
(e) That Councillor A Smith be replaced by Councillor Davies on Cockermouth and Papcastle Recreational Trust
(f) That premises licence PLNA0130 be transferred from Kendal Arts International to Cockermouth Town Council at a cost of £23.00 and that the Town Council also pays the annual fee of £70.00.
(g) That 2 bags of daffodils and one bag of bluebells be purchased this year.
(h) That Lisa Harrison be allowed to bring her mobile coffee and smoothie bar along to Switch on Day.
(i) That the design of the new entrance be approved and a cost established.
(j) That in line with recommendations from NP Archaeology, a section of the mill race opposite the brewery be opened up and the original sluice gate placed in situ and that permission be sought to remove several trees to facilitate the works.

61 Town Centre Flood Recovery Co-ordinator

Agreed – That the content of Dr Tickners report be noted.

62 Flood Prevention Works

Those present discussed the content of the consultation, the timescale for its
delivery and collection and counting procedures.

Resolved – (a) That a slightly amended version of the survey be delivered by
Town councillors or their nominated representative on or after the 22 September
2011.
(b) That the consultation be collected on Saturday 1st October 2011.
(c) The results be counted by the Mayor in conjunction with the Town Clerk as
soon as practicable after collection.

63 Rescission of a previous resolution

Councillor Standage requested a recorded vote.

The result of the recorded vote was as follows:-

Councillor Standage Against
Councillor Coates For
Councillor Davies For
Councillor Burns For
Councillor A Smith For
Councillor Laidlow For
Councillor Nicholson For
Councillor Kennon For
Councillor A Graham For
Councillor A Smith For

Resolved – That following legal advice, minute number 42i (2011/12) be
rescinded and that SK Events Ltd be allowed to use the Memorial Gardens
between 23 and 26 September 2011 for the Food Festival for all the activities
requested including the sale of alcohol subject to appropriate licences being
obtained.
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64 Membership of the Front Runners Scheme

Resolved – That the membership be not altered.

The meeting closed at 8.50 pm