Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday 4th July 2023
13430. CONFIRMED minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Silverdale Parish Council (PC) held on Tuesday 4th July 2023 at 7pm at the Silverdale Village Institute, Spring Bank, Silverdale.
13431. Present:
Chairman: T. Bond (Terry)
Vice-Chairman: J. Bennett (John)
Parish Councillors (Cllr): I. Fisher (Ian), S. Fishwick (Sarah), S. Higham (Sue), A. Houghton (Tony – left the meeting during item 13437), K. Reed (Keith), E. Unsworth (Liz)
Leader of Lancashire County Council &
County Cllr for Lancaster Rural North P. Williamson (Phillippa)
Lancaster City Cllr: A. Greenwell (Alan)
Police Sergeant (PS):
(Lancaster & Morecambe) L. Brown (Lindsay)
Clerk: L.D Challenor (Denise)
Deputy Clerk: K. Lambert (Katie)
Members of the Public: 15
13432. Polite Reminder of the PC’s Councillor Code of Conduct – a copy had been circulated to all Cllrs prior to the meeting.
13433. Apologies for Absence – none
13434. Declarations of Members’ Interests – Cllr Houghton declared a pecuniary interest regarding item 13445 being the owner of the land in question, Cllr Fishwick declared a non-pecuniary interest in items 13442 a) ii and 13442 b) i.
13435. Approval of the Minutes from the Previous Silverdale Parish Council Meeting – the minutes of the ordinary PC meeting held at the Silverdale Village Institute on Tuesday 6th June 2023 were APPROVED by Cllrs and passed to the Chairman for signing.
13436. Matters arising from the Minutes of Previous Meetings, not Covered by the Agenda: a) 13372 InPost structure at the railway station – County Council have confirmed that they are now taking action to get the parcel box removed as it is on the public highway without permission. They had informally emailed the owner asking them to move it, and having not received a response, have now referred the matter on to their legal team to take enforcement action.
b) 13415 c) contact D. Morris MP for update on lack of mobile phone coverage – since November 2022 there has been no further update other than the department is ‘on target’ to provide 95% minimum 4G coverage by the end of 2025 under the Shared Rural Network agreement. A member of his team has contacted the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to seek further details.
13437. Matters Raised by Members of the Public for Future Consideration – Cllr Houghton joined the meeting as a member of the public and gave a personal statement regarding his experience of campervans at The Shore and intended plans. Given the level of ill-feeling this has generated, Cllr Houghton intends to withdraw his participance in any PC Working Groups going forward. Cllr Houghton left the meeting and the remaining 15 members of the public in attendance collectively raised the following concerns:
a) Overnight camping at The Shore – numbers of campervans and motorhomes staying overnight has increased significantly over the past 2-years, numbers reaching between 15-20 on some weekends. Residents feel it is becoming more of a campsite than a natural beauty spot and wish more to be done to dissuade overnight parking. These include more permanent/prominent signage and legally enforceable ‘no-waiting’ restrictions along Shore Road similar to those found on Arnside promenade.
b) Proposed new public eco-toilet at The Shore – urge the PC to not be driven by a funding deadline and request that a full public consultation is carried out before any application is made. The Shore is a Greenfield site of significant natural beauty, and a public convenience would not only be ill-suited but also further encourage overnight camping.
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c) Future of public toilets in the village centre – these are a necessity for residents, not a luxury for visitors with any efforts for future funding to be made in their renovation.
d) Downgrade public access rights at The Shore – a height barrier is currently unable to be installed at The Shore due to its access rights as a bridleway. Could the PC investigate whether the access can be downgraded so that a barrier can be installed to reduce overnight parking.
e) Register of Parish Cllr’s interests – does not seem to be available on the PC website and wished to know where these can be viewed. (Cllr Bond clarified that the information is available on Lancaster City Council’s website, link to it can be found on the SP’s website)
13438. Report of Relevant Matters from Police Sergeant (PS) L. Brown – thanks given to PS Brown for his attendance at the meeting to give the following verbal report on matters affecting Silverdale since the 6th of June: a) 8 reported incidents – 1 sudden death, 1 suspicious circumstance (someone being followed), 2 of harassment (on social media), 1 theft (milk from a doorstep) 1 of anti-social behaviour (train passenger causing problems at the golf club) and 2 calls of campervans at The Shore.
b) Burglaries – pleased to confirm that no further burglaries have been recorded since last month. Investigations are still ongoing; one suspect remains in remand whilst the others appear to be abiding by the bail conditions set. Additionally, the individual connected to the suspects on Lindeth Close has been given notice to vacate which is the first step in an eviction process. City Council are prioritising the matter and are due to meet with residents this coming week.
c) Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week – whilst not a major concern for the residents of Silverdale, it is something Lancashire Constabulary are aware of and do take very seriously. If any residents have concerns or worries, then a complaint can be raised by calling 101 or via the Lancashire Constabulary website.
d) ‘No cold calling’ zone – information letters have now been printed and residents should receive correspondence from County Council this week regarding the process. The majority of Silverdale residents need to confirm they are happy for the village to become a ‘No Cold-Calling’ Zone in order for this to go ahead.
e) Note of thanks – Cllr Unsworth wished for sincere thanks to be passed on to PCSO Paul Shepherd who contacted the registered keeper of a vehicle from outside of Lancashire, whose parking had obstructed the pavement at the start of Emesgate Lane from Stanklet Road, to warn them of the dangers associated with inconsiderate parking.
13439. Report of Relevant Matters from Lancashire County Councillor Phillippa Williamson – thanks given to Cllr Williamson for her attendance at the meeting to give the following verbal report:
a) Overnight parking at The Shore and Shore Road – Cllr Williamson is happy to lend her support in investigating byelaws in Lancashire concerning overnight parking so the PC have a definitive position of options available going forward.
b) Residential provision at Bleasdale School – a formal consultation period is now underway until the 23rd July 23 and Cllr Williamson urges residents to review the proposal and submit their response and comments. These comments will then be used to provide information to County Council’s Cabinet to help Cllrs decide whether to agree or not to the closure of the residential provision. Bleasdale School is the only residential, county-maintained school in Lancashire for children with Profound and Multi-Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Cllr Unsworth and Cllr Fishwick raised concerns that following a public meeting on the 4th July at Bleasdale School, the consultation process itself appears flawed and asks if there can be a delay in the decision by Cabinet until a full consultation can be launched with publicity to all relevant agencies and their staff who deal with residential placements for children with PMLD as there is a feeling among families there is a demand, it has just not been publicised enough.
c) Lancashire Artist of the Year competition – a panel of judges have picked their favourites and a shortlist of entries has now been complied. The shortlisted artworks will be open to an online public vote from 9am on Monday 10th July through to 11.59pm on Thursday 10th August 2023. Cllr Williamson is pleased to report that there are several entries on the shortlist of areas from or artists from Silverdale so urges residents to have a look and vote.
d) Parking outside Co-op – the need for new/clear signage for restricted parking outside the store to allow for the deliveries has been logged via the Love Clean Streets app for some-time. Cllr Bennett requests Cllr Williamson to investigate the matter and see if anything can be expedited.
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13440. Report of Relevant Matters from Lancaster City Councillor Alan Greenwell – thanks given to City Cllr Greenwell for his attendance at the meeting to give the following verbal report:
a) Bench outside the Gaskell Hall – progressing well thanks to the trustees of the Gaskell Hall and a Local Members Grant from County Cllr Williamson and hopes a bench will be in situ soon.
b) Rural England Prosperity Fund – Cllr Greenwell takes on board tonight’s comments from residents with regards the proposed bid for The Shore and fully appreciates the health needs of residents which require access to a toilet facility in the centre of the village.
c) Lindeth Close – Cllr Greenwell and a senior Housing Officer from City Council will be meeting next week with those residents most effected by the troubles from the recent social housing tenancy placement. Cllr Greenwell also confirmed that a Local Connection clause has now been put in place for Silverdale.
d) Net zero carbon target – Energy Systems Catapult, a leading net zero innovation centre, has been appointed by City Council to deliver a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for the district and has received £150,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It will allow areas to unlock investments to help in the delivery of projects all aimed at reaching net zero so Cllr Greenwell is hoping this will have positive spin offs for Silverdale.
e) Grants available for residents with disabilities – if any residents are in need of financial help to modify their homes to assist with any disability, then there is funding available through City Council. Contact Cllr Greenwell if you require any further information or assistance – agreenwell@lancaster.gov.uk
13441. Health and Safety Matters:
a) Silverdale PC Health and Safety Policy – Cllrs AGREED to formally adopt the Health and Safety Policy document circulated to all Cllrs on the 5th June 2023 to be the lead statement for the PC going forward. b) Electrical safety checks for Millenium clock – Cllrs AGREED for the checks to be carried out by Clarkson Electrical Solutions Ltd at a cost of £124.00.
13442. Verbal Reports from any Meetings of Relevance Attended by Members, or the Clerk, Circulated Before the Meeting and Not Listed Elsewhere in the Agenda – minutes have been circulated to Cllrs of all recent meetings of the Working Groups.
13443. Planning Matters:
a) The following planning applications were dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 25: i. 23/00508/FUL – 7 Bradshawgate Drive (emailed 12/06) – demolition of existing garage, erection of a single storey side extension, construction of a dormer extension to the rear and installation of a Juliette balcony to the side. Support with concern over the scale and design of the dormer extension.
ii. 23/00300/FUL – Hawthorn Bank Cottage, Cove Road (emailed 15/06) – erection of a single storey extension to the southeast elevation and installation of a sewage treatment plant. Object due to the lack of information about the proposed treatment plant and whether a plant of adequate specification can be accommodated on the site. Previous concerns remain to be addressed.
iii. 23/0093/TPO – 2B Stankelt Road (emailed 20/06) – for X1 Sycamore, the stem to be removed completely to ground level. Support subject to stump grounding.
iv. 23/00682/FUL – 18 Hazelwood (emailed 26/06) – demolition of existing attached garage and rear extension, erection of a single storey extension to the front and side, erection of a first floor to the rear and a covered veranda to the rear. Support with concerns.
b) The following planning applications were considered:
i. 23/00634/FUL – Gibraltar Farm Campsite, Lindeth Road (emailed 22/06) – erection of an agricultural workers dwelling (C3) with associated access, parking and landscaping, alterations to land levels and installation of a package treatment plant. Support with concerns
ii. 23/00264/FUL – Spring Bank (emailed 09/05) – to note that on the 26/06 the Clerk queried with City Planning as to whether a re-consultation on the revised site plan and revised elevational drawings will be requested as a result of the shift in location of the building. The application has since been withdrawn.
iii. 23/00695/FUL – Willodene, Shore Road (emailed 27/06) – construction of a new access and dropped kerb and rebuilding of boundary wall. Support with no concerns
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c) Comments on the pre-consultation letter for proposed closure of Walkers Footpath Level crossing nr Waterslack (emailed 13/06) – Cllrs AGREED to the proposal on the grounds of concerns for safety. d) Legalities of overnight parking at The Shore – Cllr Reed circulated to Cllrs a brief outline of his understanding around the current legislation. Campervans are legally classed as caravans so any frequent parking of them would be viewed as a caravan site and so would require planning permission. The AONB DPD states that no new caravan sites will permitted. There are some exemptions to the requirement for planning permission (permitted development), including that a single caravan can be parked on a site for up to 2 nights for no more than 28 days in a 12-month period or if the land is more than 5 acres it can have a maximum of 3 caravans for up for no more than 28 days in a 12-month period. Additionally, if the site is registered with an ‘exempt organisation’, they can have up to 5 caravans. If the proposal is likely to significantly affect a Special Area of Conservation the local authority the local authority is required to consult with Natural England.
13444. Clerk’s Report of any Action Taken Under the Provisions of Standing Order 25 (other than consideration of Planning Applications) – following a report from a resident at last month’s meeting of rats at the public toilets, EcoShield Environmental Services were instructed to investigate and recommend any necessary action. They visited on the 24th of June and confirmed they could not find any evidence of rat activity i.e., droppings, gnawing, runs, holes etc and so could not warrant carrying out a rodenticidal treatment. Rats are to be expected in rural areas however they usually do go unseen so the recent ‘new’ sightings at the toilets may be down to the rats searching for a permanent water source given that we have had almost 6-weeks of little to no rain. As a result, the majority of the rats’ natural’ water sources have dried up and pest controllers are seeing a huge increase in rat sightings close to ponds, bird baths and any other sources of water.
13445. Working Groups (WG) and Streetscape Matters:
a) Formal process for assigning Cllrs to WGs – a draft has been circulated to Cllrs for comments. A final version to now be processed and circulated for agreement.
b) Notice boards – Cllrs AGREED that the two former wooden PC noticeboards, currently stored in the Gaskell Hall boiler room, are now surplus to requirements and can be disposed of.
c) Public toilets:
i. Decision as to whether the PC should cease to operate the public toilets in the centre of the village – given the groundswell of recent option, Cllrs AGREED to continue to operate the current public toilets in the centre of the village.
ii. Decision as to whether the PC should accept the City Council’s offer to sell the freehold for a nominal amount – Cllrs AGREED in principle to purchase the freehold of the public toilets however the current offer by City Council needs to be negotiated to ensure a viable plan is in place for their refurbishment.
iii. Decision as to whether to continue with the grant application to the Rural Prosperity Fund for a new eco toilet at The Shore – Cllrs AGREED to cease any further work on a grant application for new facilities at The Shore and to concentrate efforts on refurbishing the current facilities in the centre of the village. Cllr Bennett and Cllr Unsworth sincerely apologised on behalf of the PC for the management of information surrounding recent discussions and for any distress this has caused residents.
13446. Playground Matters – Cllr Bennett circulated a report to Cllrs ahead of the meeting which detailed the following:
a) Urgent actions taken –none.
b) New issues noted on the Parish Contractor’s weekly inspection reports – none.
c) Parish Contractors hours – Cllr Bennett to review D. Wain’s invoiced hours to date and report back to Cllrs for consideration if the budgeted allocation of 180-hours/year for the year needs to increase.
13447. Finance:
a) For the monthly check of monies, a bank statement was given to Cllr Higham who verified the following receipts into and balance on the Current Account:
i. No monies received in
ii. £93,385.36 to be the balance on the Current Account on 27/06/23.
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b) The payments to the following accounts were approved and required cheques signed: i. EDF Energy (toilets) – £16.00 BACS
ii. EDF Energy (clock) – £19.00 BACS
iii. Water Plus (toilets) – £38.89 BACS
iv. L.D. Challenor (3mths salary + expenses) £1,444.90 CHQ:622467
v. K. Lambert (3mths salary + expenses) – £593.74 CHQ: 622468
vi. HMRC (PAYE for LDC, KL = £0) – £328.23 CHQ: 622469
vii. Great Oaks Tree Services Ltd (playground contractor) – £1,038.00 CHQ: 622470
viii. SELRAP (annual membership 2022-23) – £15.00 CHQ: 622471
(membership for 2023-24 onwards cancelled)
ix. J. Bennett (reimbursement for notice board expenditure – bolts £19.48 + grey paint £16.64) – £36.12 CHQ: 622472
x. New Brooms (cleaning of public toilets) – £864.00 CHQ: 622473
xi. D. Wain (Parish contractor) £613.00 CHQ:622474
c) Transfer of £15,000 from the Current to the Deposit Account – Cllrs AGREED to the transfer and countersigned the letter to the bank authorising the transaction.
d) Biodiversity grant – Cllrs AGREED to give £100 of the remaining £230 from the awarded Biodiversity grant to Silver Sapling Girlguiding Campsite to fund various proposed projects and to then advertise the availability of the remaining balance to other organisations via the Parish Magazine.
e) The Purchase of a new defibrillator and case for the centre of the village £2,000 – Cllr Houghton has reported issues with the current devise outside the Gaskell Hall. Cllrs AGREED to instruct Clarkson Electrical’s to fit the refurbished cabinet as agreed last month and to monitor the situation. Cllr Higham has suggested single use defibrillators may be a better alternative and will gather further information and circulate to Cllrs for consideration.
13448. Correspondence – receipt of the following items of correspondence were noted: a) Westmorland & Furness weekly planning update (emailed 31/05, 07/06, 14/06, 21/06). b) The Rural Bulletin (emailed 31/5, 27/6).
c) The Rural Services Network bulletin for June 23 (emailed 07/06).
d) A resident of the Row informs of a blockage to an ambulance which took several minutes to clear and suggests improved signage for the narrow road and that it might be better to make it one-way (emailed 09/06) – Cllrs AGREED to make this an agenda item next month for further discussion.
e) The Chair of the Lune Valley Community Land Trust, Charles Ainger, is inviting PCs across the district to the opening of the Passivhaus (a performance-based set of design criteria for very low energy buildings) affordable development in Halton on Thursday 6th July at 11am (emailed 10/06).
f) B4RN sends details of a one-year investment opportunity in B4RN which will yield a 6.5% return (emailed 11/06).
g) LALC – advanced knowledge of a nationwide event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June 2024 (emailed 11/06).
h) Keer to Kent publication.
i) Cosy Homes, a partnership of 14 Lancashire Local Authorities, established in 2013 to help improve the energy efficiency of properties across Lancashire, offers grants and invites participation in the scheme (emailed 17/06) – homes within Silverdale to not appear to be eligible.
j) Mawson’s Garden Newsletter calling for more volunteers (emailed 19/06).
k) Paul Connell writes to introduce himself as the Road Safety Officer at LCC and requests information on the PC’s current SpID provision and whether they are planning on purchasing any more (emailed 21/06). l) The Freshwater Habitats Trust request permission for a Surveyor to collect a water sample from one of Silverdale’s ponds to test for the presence of DNA from the great crested newt (emailed 22/06). Cllrs AGREED for the sample to be taken at the requested site.
m) The landowners of The Shore write to explain their situation with respect to the vehicles on The Shore (emailed 27/6).
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13449. Representative for Silverdale PC on the Archbishop Hutton Sole-Trustee Company Ltd (Alms Houses in Warton) Charity – Jim Bennetts has been appointed on behalf of the PC since March 2020 and has written to offer himself for re-appointment for a further 3-years. The PC thank Mr Bennett for his service to the charity and Cllrs AGREED to accept his offer.
13450. Request for PC Assistance in obtaining Facilities for Volunteers at Mawson’s Garden – Mr Smith is keen to attract more volunteers to help in the restoration of the garden and requests the assistance of the PC and AONB to work with the conservation officer in getting a toilet, shelter and tool storage for the volunteer gardeners through a planning application. Cllr Reed AGREED to visit Mr Smith at the gardens to talk through potentially viable ideas.
13451. Items for Information – none
13452. Suggestions for Future Agenda Items:
a) Modernise PC payment arrangements.
b) Making The Row a one-way road.
c) Changing the access rights at The Shore to enable a height restriction barrier to be fitted.
13453. Date and Time of Next Parish Council Meeting – date of the next meeting of the Parish Council is to be Tuesday 1st of August 2023. Items for the agenda and copies of reports to be with the Clerk by 8am on Tuesday the 25th of July 2023.

SILVERDALE PARISH COUNCIL
Councillors are hereby summoned, and members of the public are invited, to attend an Ordinary Silverdale Parish Council Meeting on 4th July 2023 at 7.00pm, at the Institute, Spring Bank, Silverdale; for the purposes of the following Agenda:

1. To receive apologies for absence.

2. To receive declarations of Members’ interests relating to any items appearing on the agenda.

3. To approve the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 6th June 2023.

4. To receive information about matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings, , which is not otherwise covered by the Agenda, including the review of the contractors job list.
• Mobile Phone coverage update – On plan for 95% coverage by 2025.

5. To hear matters raised by Members of the Public for future consideration. Note: Members of the Council are not permitted to respond, except to ask questions for the purposes of clarification only.

6. To receive a report from the Police if available.

7. To receive a report of any relevant matters from County Councillor Phillippa Williamson.

8. To receive a report of any relevant matters by City Councillor Alan Greenwell.

9. To discuss Health and Safety Matters.
a) To consider the proposal to adopt a Health and Safety Policy Document; circulated on 5th June, 2023.
b) To consider the proposal to have an Electrical Safety check carried out on the Public Clock.

10 To receive verbal or written reports from any meetings attended by Members, or the Clerk (these reports are only acceptable where no decision, or action, is required).
• Final Silverdale Transport and Access Working Group
• Net Zero Carbon Working Group

11 Planning Matters:
(a) To note that the following Planning Applications were dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 25:
• 23/00508/FUL 7 Bradshawgate Drive . Proposal : Demolition of existing garage, erection of a single storey side extension, construction of a dormer extension to the rear and installation of a Juliette balcony to the side. (Emailed 12/6/23)
• 23/00300/FUL Hawthorn Bank Cottage, Cove Road. Proposal : Erection of a single storey extension to the southeast elevation and installation of a sewage treatment plant. (emailed 15/6/23) (Cllr. Fishwick declared an interest)
• 23/0093/TPO 2B Stankelt Road Proposal : X1 Sycamore – stem to be removed completely to ground level.

(b) To consider the following Planning Applications:-
• 23/00682/FUL 18 Hazelwood. Proposal : Demolition of existing attached garage and rear extension, erection of a single storey extension to the front and side, erection of a first floor to the rear and a covered veranda to the rear. Support with concerns.
• 23/00634/FUL Gibraltar Farm Campsite, Lindeth Road. Proposal : Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling (C3) with associated access, parking and landscaping,
alterations to land levels and installation of a package treatment plant. (22/6/23)
• 23/00264/FUL The clerk has queried whether a re-consultation on the revised site plan and revised elevational drawings will be requested as a result of the shift in location of the building. (26/6/23)
• 23/00695/FUL Willodene, Shore Road. Proposal : Construction of new access and dropped kerb and rebuilding of boundary wall. (Emailed 27/6/23)

(c) Subject: CBC1 4m 48c Walkers LC – Extinguishment under s.118A Highways Act 1980. Plans to extinguish a footpath over the level crossing. (Emailed 13/6/23) – For safety reasons acceptable.
(d) To receive a briefing note about the legal situation on campervan parking and the implications of this for concerns about such parking on the Shore, from Cllr. Reed.

12 To receive the Clerk’s report of any action (other than consideration of Planning Applications) taken under the provisions of Standing Order 25.
• Queried whether there is a rat problem at the public toilets with Nick from Echoshield. – Does not need treatment.

13 Working Groups/Streetscape – To update on any items covered by this title.
To consider the revision to the working groups, which have been condensed to 10 and to note their purpose. (Emailed 26/6/23)
Noticeboards.
To consider the offer of the Noticeboards stored in the Gaskell Hall that are otherwise destined for disposal.
Toilets
a) To decide whether the Parish Council should cease to operate the public toilets in the centre of the village.
b) To decide whether Council should accept the City Council’s offer to sell to the Parish Council the public toilets for a nominal amount and to establish how their refurbishment can be financed.
c) To discuss the project of providing toilets by The Shore, and decide whether to continue with the grant application for Rural Prosperity Funding.

Playground
To receive a report on any urgent actions that have been taken and to consider any other issues raised in either the Lancaster City Council’s quarterly, or Parish weekly inspections.

15 Finance
(a) To conduct the monthly check of all money received by the Council and record the current account balance on 27/6/23 was £93385.36. The clerks suggests a transfer of £15,000 to the deposit account.
(bank statements to be inspected by a Member who is not a Bank Signatory, or more than one such Member).

(b) To record/authorise payment and sign any cheques for the following accounts:

• EDF Energy, clock, £19 from 1/7/23 Bacs
• EDF Energy, toilets, £16 Bacs
• Waterplus £38.89 bacs (from May, figure now confirmed)
• L D Challenor, salary/expenses 3 months, £1444.90 cheque
• K Lambert, salary/expenses 3 months, £593.74, cheque
• HMRC, paye for LDC £328.23 – & KL £0 , total £328.23
• Great Oaks Tree Services Ltd., contractor, £1038 cheque
• SELRAP membership, £15 cheque
• J Bennett, bolts £19.48 and grey paint £16.64 = £36.12 cheque
• New Brooms, toilets cleaning, £864. cheque
16 To consider the following items of correspondence received since the last meeting and to determine what, if any action should be taken:
a) Westmorland & Furness planning update from 31/5, 7/6, 14/6. 21/6/23.
b) The Rural Bulletin (Emailed 31/5, 27/6/23)
c) The Rural Services Network bulletin June 23. (Emailed 7/6/23)
d) A resident of the Row informs of a blockage to an ambulance which took several minutes to clear and suggests signage for the narrow road and that it might be better to make it one way. (Emailed 9/6/23)
e) The Chair of the Lune Valley Community Land Trust, Charles Ainger, is inviting parish councils across the district to the opening of the Passivhaus affordable development in Halton on Thursday 6th July at 11am, which highlights energy saving. (Emailed 10/6/23)
f) B4RN send details of a one year investment which gives 6.5%. (Emailed 11/6/23)
g) Advanced knowledge of a nationwide D-Day event on 6th June 2024. (Emailed 11/6/23)
h) Keer to Kent publication.
i) Cosy Homes, a partnership of 14 Lancashire Local Authorities established in 2013 to help improve the energy efficiency of properties across Lancashire offers grants and invites participation in the scheme. Stacey.Walker@blackpool.gov.uk (Emailed 17/6/23)
j) Thomas Mawson’s Garden Newsletter/volunteers needed. (Emailed 19/6/23)
k) Paul Connell, Road Safety Officer writes to ask if the Council is planning any more Spid’s. (Emailed 21/6/23)
l) The Freshwater Habitats Trust request permission for a surveyor to collect a water sample from one of Silverdale’s ponds (marked on the attached maps at SD 47199 75420) to test for the presence of great crested newt DNA (Emailed 22/6/23)
m) To consider the points from residents bordering the Shore who are not in favour of a toilet being erected on it. (Emailed 26/6/23)
n) A member of the public explains his situation with respect to the vehicles on the Shore. (emailed 27/6/23)

17 To thank Jim Bennetts as Silverdale’s representative on the Arch-Bishops Trust and to respond to his offer to serve for another three years. (Information emailed 21/6/23)

18 To consider whether to send a request to City Council that a locality clause be implemented for social housing on Lindeth Close.

19 To discuss whether anything can be done to aid the acquisition of a toilet, shelter and some sort of ‘potting shed’/tool storage for the volunteer gardeners, to aid the continuation of the Mason’s garden restoration. (see email of 26/6/23)

20 Silver Sapling asks for the remaining £230 of the bio-diversity fund for a variety of initiatives explained in the circulated email of 27/6/23.

21 To consider purchasing and arranging fitment of a new defib and cabinet for the centre of the Village at a cost of up to £2000.

22 To note any “Items for Information” (no decisions or action permitted)

23 To receive items for consideration for a future agenda.

24 To note that the date of the next meeting is August 1st 2022 Items for the agenda and copies of reports to reach the Clerk by 26th July.

Signed:
Denise Challenor (Mrs)
Clerk to the Council. Tel. 01524 761824