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Minutes of a meeting of Cockermouth Town Council held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Cockermouth on 14 July 2010 at 7.00pm Members A Tyson (Mayor) I Burns S Coates A Kennon D Newton E Nicholson A Smith C Smith M Wood
Also present: 1 Police representative, 1 Press representatives & Dr Leslie Tickner 28 To authorise the Mayor to sign as a correct record the minutes of
the Resolved - That the minutes of the meetings held on 16 June 2010 be 29 Declaration of Interest Councillor Coates declared a prejudicial interest in planning application
2/2010/0523 Councillor Nicholson declared a prejudicial interest in relation to
item 15 due to being Councillors A Smith and A Tyson declared a personal interest in item
7 due to being Councillor Tyson declared a prejudicial interest in planning application
2/2010/0542 The Town Mayor gave details of the events he had attended since the last meeting. These included:- " Art Exhibition Opening 31 Attendance by Police PC Wheelhouse attended the meeting. Incidents of note included:- " 300 entrants to date in the West Cumbrian Run on 18 July 2010 32 Public Participation No questions or petitions were received from members of the public. 33a Planning Applications 2/2010/0352 Conversion of part of ground floor to cafe, change of use from estate agents Mitchells Auction Co Ltd, 49 Station Street, Cockermouth Amendment- Replacement windows Recommend Approval 2/2010/0404 Proposed extension to extend existing living accommodation 1 Dalton Street, Cockermouth Amendment- Proposed elevations Recommend Approval 2/2010/0496 Advertisement consent for installation of new 'signlux' down light
over existing non Barclays Bank PLC, 30 Main Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0497 & 0498 Installation of a disabled access/ramp Town Hall, Market Street, Cockermouth This is our own application. 2/2010/0500 Single storey extension to kitchen 12 Lorton Road, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0507 Replacement of ground floor window 59 Main Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0511 Replacement of 2 outdoor air inlet units with 5 outdoor inlet units
enclosed in 5 Lloyds Banking Group, 50 Main Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0512 Replace existing flat roof to porch with pitched and tiled roof. 29 Dale View, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0514 Replacement windows, timber to mock sliding sash upvc to rear of property 29 Derwentside Gardens, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0521 Listed building consent for the installation of a 150 dia extract fan outlet in rear wall 13a Main Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0534 To replace the existing timber windows and door with rosewood PVC
windows and 13 The Fallows, Cockermouth Recommend Approval Councillor S Coates declared a prejudicial interest in the following
item and left the 2/2010/0523 Development of a new two storey healthcare facility. Development includes
on site NHS Cumbria, Land to North West of Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0544 & 0545 Replace damaged timber and repair shop front Bamboo Restaurant, 16 Market Place, Cockermouth Recommend Approval
Listed building consent for proposed new frontage to replace existing
and internal 33 Market Place, Cockermouth Amendment- Gas pipe external to elevation Recommend Approval Councillor Tyson declared a prejudicial interest in the following
item and left the 2/2010/0542 Outline consent for a residential development for 221 dwelling including
79 Land Adjacent to Fitz Park, Low Road, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0554 Installation of 150mm dia extract fan outlet in rear wall 13a Main Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0557 Listed building consent for replacement of existing shop front Tiffen & Co, 52 Main Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0558 Replacement of existing shop front Tiffen & Co, 52 Main Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval 2/2010/0563 Listed building consent for proposed awning including business sign to front facade Julies Sandwich Shop, 73 Main Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval Formation of doorway into rear yard 38 Challoner Street, Cockermouth Recommend Approval Agreed - That the decisions be noted. 34 Highway Response Team Agreed - That the following be reported:- " Overgrown hedge at the Fire Station 35 Financial Matters 35a Schedule of Payments Resolved - (a) That the schedule of payments in the sum of £33,422.07
as set out (b) That the re-issuing of a cheque to St Johns Ambulance for first
aid assistance on 35b Golf Competition Resolved - That a grant of £50.00 be given towards the Rotary's
Charitable Golf 35c Golf Competition Resolved - That a grant of £50 be given towards the Golf Competition
organised 36 Schedule of correspondence, notices and publications 36a Parcs Scheme Agreed - That the 3 sporting session scheduled to be held in Harris
Park on 19th 36b Tarn Close Members considered the contents of a letter from the Chairman of Cockermouth
The Titans were requesting:- " An extension of the agreement for the club to use Tarn Close
for both open age and under 16's team Members discussed the request in detail. They agreed to all the requests,
Members considered the content of Cumbria's third Local Transport Plan. The plan sets out how roads, pavements, cycle ways, right of way and
bus and The Cumbria Transport Plan Core Strategy set out the direction for the next 15 years to 2026 and will be refreshed in 2016. Agreed - That the content be noted. 36d Children's Millennium Clinic Agreed - That the letter of thanks be noted. 37 Clerks Report Resolved - (a) That the content of the report be noted. (b) That a review of staffing in the Tourist Information Centre be undertaken by September 2010. (c) That a letter of thanks be sent to the Festival Organising Committee. (d) That the provision of an additional tap on St. Helens Street allotment
be deferred for 12 months due to budgetary constraints. (f) That the Civic Reception planned for the 29 October 2010 remain as is. (g) That Councillor Nicholson's mobile number be given to the organisers
of The 38 Briefing Note from the Cockermouth Town Centre Flood Recovery Dr Tickner was currently working on several work strands, these included:- " Shop Fronts Initiative Members were very pleased to note that £480,000 funding had been obtained in respect of the food and drink festival over the next 4 years. Resolved - (a) That the contents of the briefing note be noted. (b) That Dr Tickner be thanked for all his efforts to date. 39 Town Hall Basement Resolved - (a) That the revised lower ground floor level sketch plan be agreed. (b) That discussions with Brown and Armstrong regarding the contract
price be (c) That Day Cummings be authorised to prepare and submit listed building
and Councillor Nicholson declared a prejudicial interest in the following
item and left 40 Youth Nuisance Youths were once again causing a nuisance and damaging roof slates
on the Resolved - That the Clerk contacts Ray Day, Day Cummins regarding
possible Those present discussed the pros and cons of replacing our existing 240v/1w bulbs with plastic 1w or 2 w plastic LED globes. A string of samples was studied to gauge the best effect. Resolved - (a) That 5000 1w plastic globes be purchased from Christmas Plus Limited. 41 Date of Next Meeting Agreed - That the next meeting be held on 18 August 2010. Councillor Tyson declared a prejudicial interest in the following
item and left the 42 Kirkgate Lottery Bid Resolved - That a letter of support be sent to the Kirkgate in respect
of their 43 Salt Bins Members discussed the lack of salt bins within the Town. Resolved - (a) That a map of existing salt bins and suggested sites
for new salt (b) That Councillor Nicholson contacts the County Council to discuss
salt provision
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