MUNGRISDALE PARISH COUNCIL

Troutbeck Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Hutton Moor End, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 OSX Tel: 017687 79149 E-mail: sp.smith@virgin.net

MUNGRISDALE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 2009

Mungrisdale Village Hall

Monday 9^th March 7.30pm

MINUTES

Present

Councillor         Lesley Smith (Chair)

Councillors        Adam Beeston, Michael Bohling, David Huxley, Jennifer Stevenson, Bob Watt, Ronnie Wilson

EDC                 Roy Fisher

14 parishioners

1. Apologies were received from councillors Alan Bird and Ernie Teasdale, Bert Richardson from Cumbria County Council and Andrew Holliday of Cumbria Police
2. Minutes of the meeting held March 10^th 2008 were agreed
3. The guest speaker was Mr Mike Clarke who is Director of the Lake District World Heritage Project. Mr Clarke gave a lively talk about the bid, backed by Cumbria County Council, for the National Park to gain World Heritage Status which he believes would only have a positive impact on the region without bringing any additional planning constraints. The bid itself focuses on the Lake District’s cultural landscape which has been created by generations of farming and has been the inspiration to artists over the centuries. The nomination document should be ready by June of this year. More information can be found on the project website at www.lakeswhs.co.uk
4. Updates were provided by Parish Representatives for the work of the past year by:
   • The Parish Council – Full written report provided to attendees and available.
   • Mungrisdale Recreation Rooms –  The Hall continues to thrive. The Trust Deeds are now up to date and meet the Charity Commission guidelines. The Hall made a profit of about £3000 in 2008 with increased substantial reserves. Some expenditure has been incurred including repainting the entrance halls. Functions were generally well-attended and ideas for events are always welcome. Full written report available.
   • Jonathon Scott Trust – In 2008 eleven awards were made to young people living in the parish towards the cost of music lessons and instruments, sports training and equipment, educational visits and books for college courses. The income for 2008 was just over £3100 and, with £500 brought forward from the previous year and an expenditure of around £2780 there is £845.67 carried forward to 2009. Full written report available.
   • St Kentigern’s PCC – the PCC’s 2008 highlights included the success of moving the Carol Service to a Sunday evening instead of mid-week, the benefits of the improved church heating and dehumidifier, the continued upkeep of the churchyard and the healthy bank balance of the PCC. Full written report available.
   • Pinfold Community Garden Project – Funds were made available from the Eden Valley Neighbourhood Forum, Cumbria Wildlife Fund. An additional £200 was raised by a stall. An all-access footpath has been laid and plants and hedges are establishing. Wildlife tracks have been spotted. Planting will begin in spring and benches will be in place shortly. Full written report available.
   • Northern Fells Group – Margaret Hodge was appointed group co-ordinator last June. During the school holidays last year various activities were organised including orienteering, music sessions and circus skills, attracting 120 youngsters from the seven parishes. The minibus continues to be a vital resource for parishioners with no other means of transport. Costs have risen and within the next twelve months the minus will need to be replaced. Fundraising events have included a Burns Supper, a coffee shop during the summer at Mosedale, a Christmas Concert by the Lockerbie singers and the selling of Northern Fells Christmas cards. The Group is always looking at ways to raise money to help it support rural life. Full written report available.
5. Any other business

-                      An update was presented on the status of the Berrier Hill Wind Farm which has gone to public inquiry. The planning application is at a crucial stage and the Opposition Group is short of funds.

-                      A parishioner raised concerns over the dangers of crossing the road to use the bus stop at the road end. The item was carried forward to the public participation section of the Parish Council Meeting.

The meeting was closed.