Chair welcomed councillors, parishioners, PC Andy Holiday and Councillor Roy Fisher EDC

Present: Lesley Smith;  Michael Bohling; Dorothy Chalk; Robert Jackson; Ernie Teasdale;  Ronnie Wilson

1.       Apologies received from Les Wilson and  Ernest Bird

2.       Chairman was authorised to sign the minutes of the meetings held on 5 September and 18 October 2005 by unanimous agreement.

3.      Public Participation

The chairman adjourned the meeting to allow members of the public an opportunity to ask questions or raise matters of interest.  The following points were raised:

·       Possibility of the mobile Police Station visiting Mungrisdale if there is sufficient demand

·       Theft of Quad Bikes remains a problem and farmers are encouraged to join the Farm Watch scheme to register numbers which help to identify owners if found

·       Fires at Swineside have been a problem but cannot take action unless criminal offence can be proved

·       New digital phone system for Police  had improved communication - response times in rural areas is approx 20 mins

4.      A Letter of Resignation has been received from Councillor Alan Tiffin and the Chair was asked to write to him on behalf of the Council to thank him for his many years of service to the Parish.  The election of a new councillor will be included on the January Agenda.  The vacancy will be publicised and anyone interested should contact the Clerk.

5.      It was agreed to appoint a Vice Chair for Council and Michael Bohling was nominated by Robert Jackson and seconded by Ernie Teasdale.  All agreed.

6.      Declaration of Interest

Members were invited to declare any personal interests and any personal interests, which would be prejudicial, relating to any item on the agenda

7.      Accounts 2005~2006

·      Authorise payment of Bills

§      £23-50 to Michael Benn previously agreed in minutes of 5 September

§      £200 payment to Northern Fells to be brought back to the January meeting

·      Income received since the last meeting from car parking and an update on bank balance was given.

8.      Budget for 2006 – 2007  has been circulated and after some discussion it was accepted by unanimous agreement of all present.  Proposed by Michael Bohling and seconded by Dorothy Chalk.

9.      Precept for 2006 – 2007 was also agreed as £2000 by unanimous decision.  Proposed by Robert Jackson and seconded by Ernie Teasdale.

10.   Planning Applications ~ Received

·         7/2005/0758 EON UK ~ wind turbines at Lamonby – response had already been sent

·         7/2005/0791 Mr R Noble ~ siting of Residential caravan for agricultural worker Murrah Hall Farm

·         7/2005/3131 Bowscale Villa, Mosedale ~ Internal and external alterations

11.    Planning Applications ~ Decisions

·         Footpath 348001 Horseshoe Inn ~ notice of confirmation of Diversion

·         Footpath 348003 Stewart Hill ~ Public Path Diversion Order

·         7/2005/0791 Mr R Noble ~ siting of Residential caravan at Murrah Hall ~ Approved

·         7/2005/3098 Stewart Hill Farm Change of use of redundant barn to additional living accommodation -  approved with 6 conditions

·         Footpath 221066, 221083, 348029 and 348037 diversion orders for Heggle Lane

·         7/2005/3096 Croft House Mungrisdale  - Erection of Conservatory  - declined

·         7/2005/3097 Mosside Barn, Bowscale Proposed Garage and bedroom extension - Declined

12.   Hutton Roof application is with defra.  Correspondence has been finalised.  Decision will be advised in due course.

13.   LDNP Conference in September was cancelled due to lack of interest.  The LDNP were seeking views for future events and the Chair responded on behalf of the council

14.   Cumbria Second Local Transport Plan

15.   North West Regional Spatial Strategy Consultation

16.   Community Safety letter from EDC

17.   CALC AGM will be held on 12 November at Cleator Moor and the Chair will represent the Council

18.   LDNP ~ supplementary planning document ~ Demonstrating Housing Need

19.   LDNP letter re Affordable Housing

20.  Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 ~ Minerals and Waste Development Framework was taken by Michael Bohling to respond

21.   Cumbria and Lake District Joint Structure Plan ~ modification to original plan

22.  Eden and Esk Catchment ~ Water Abstraction report was taken by Dorothy Chalk to respond

23.  General Correspondence received since the last meeting for information only

·         CALC Newsletter October which was circulated

·         Notes of Eden Neighbourhood Forum meeting at Great Salkeld

·         EDC ~ Community Involvement Officer has been appointed

24.   Council Meeting Dates for 2006 were agreed as follows and the usual notice will be placed on the notice boards and the internet.

·         16 January

·         3 July

·         6 March

·         4 September

·         8 May

·         6 November

Items raised for discussion a the next council meeting:

Wall beside the Mill Inn needs to be repaired;  Tree in the middle of the beck needs to be removed;  River is altering its course;  Footbridge to the Mill Inn

Next Meeting ~   16 January 2006 in Mungrisdale Village Hall.