Silverdale Parish Council

SILVERDALE PARISH COUNCIL
Councillors are hereby summoned, and members of the public are invited, to attend a
Parish Council Meeting on Monday 4th December 2017 at 7.30pm, in the Silverdale Institute, Spring Bank, Silverdale, for the purposes detailed in 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 Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday 6th November 2017.

4 To receive information about matters arising from the Minutes of previous meetings, not covered by the Agenda.

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 Police – To receive an update.

7 To receive a report of any relevant matters by City Councillor Nigel Goodrich.

8 To receive a report of any relevant matters by County Cllr. Phillippa Williamson.

9 To receive verbal reports from any meetings attended by Members, or the Clerk (verbal reports are only acceptable where no decision, or action, is required).

10 To receive the Clerk’s report of any action (other than consideration of Planning Applications) taken under the provisions of Standing Order 25:
25(a) Parish Council Property and Functions
25(b) Non-Parish Council Property and Functions
• Urgent response to Arqiva mast as mentioned in 11a.

11 To consider the following correspondence and discuss replies as appropriate:
a) Proposed communications installation for Arqiva at Silverdale SW Adj to Bus Stop, Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RA(Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17) – A letter of response was agreed with 3 Cllrs., JB,TH,JB and sent on 16/11/17.
b) SLDC weekly list from Planning Dept. (Emailed to Cllrs. 1/11/17, 8/11,22/11,)
c) South Lakeland District Council and Lancaster City Council would like to invite you to make representations on the Publication Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD – deadline 14/12/17. (Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17)
d) South Lakeland District Council would like to invite you to make representations on the Publication Development Management Policies DPD – deadline 14/12/17. (Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17)
e) A leaflet from Lancashire County Council regarding Winter advice. (Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17)
f) Highways write to say they will provide an update on outstanding works in 20 working days. (Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17)
g) The minutes of the AONB Executive Committee meeting which took place on 18th October 2017. (Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17)
h) A resident makes the Council aware of a notice seen in Lancaster Guardian 2/11/17 regarding the closure of several public footpaths in the Gaitbarrows locality will be closed from 13th November and last for up to 6 months. (Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17)
i) North West Coastal Access monthly update for October: (Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17)
j) Copies of emails exchanged regarding Haweswater/Gaitbarrow from SF. (Emailed to Cllrs. 5/11/17 and later)
k) Red squirrels e’ news. (Emailed to Cllrs. 6/11/17)
l) Lancaster City writes about a change of planning policy. (Emailed to Cllrs 8/11/17)
m) LALC supplies dates of 2018 Workshops. (Emailed to Cllrs 9/11/17)
n) Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan Review Project Plan (October 2017) (Emailed to Cllrs. 10/11/17)
o) Air Ambulance thank the Council for the donation.
p) A resident forwards an email from Desmond Morris MP regarding the plans for Gailbarrow, which states NE will put plans on hold to allow the public to comment. (Emailed to Cllrs. 14/11/17)
q) LALC supplies details of a Town Clerks post available for Carnforth. (Cllrs. 14/11/17)
r) Moss Lane closure 27/11/17. (Emailed to Cllrs. 14/11/17 and put on PG noticeboard.)
s) The City Council asks the Parish to take part in a research study which will examine the quality, distribution and use of open spaces (e.g. parks, play areas, allotments) in the area. (Emailed to Cllrs. 15/11/17)
t) Glen Swainson writes to arrange a small meeting to discuss the concerns over the proposed tree felling. (Emailed to Cllrs. 15/11/17)
u) LALC writes to encourage Councillors to become involved with NALC’s diversity work. (Emailed to Cllrs. 15/11/17)
v) An update on Gaitbarrow – the felling of the beech will be delayed/maybe reduced and communication to the public be improved. (Emailed to Cllrs. 17/11/17)
w) Healthwatch appeals to the Council for help in getting their information publicised. (Emailed to Cllrs. 19/11/17)
x) ITV writes to seek grandparents to take part in a programme about time spent with grandchildren. shivercasting@shiver.tv 0207 157 4588(Emailed to Cllrs. 19/11/17)
y) Copy of an email to Ross Paulson of County Council and her response regarding the proposed closure of several footpaths to allow Gaitbarrow works to be done. (Emailed to Cllrs. 19/11/17)
z) Notification the the Smaller Authorities Audit Appointments (SAAA) will be informing the Council of a new External Auditor at the necessary time. (Emailed to Cllr.s 21/11/17)
aa) Silverdale Golf Club writes to explain their position regarding cars parking on their car park. (Emailed to Cllrs. 22/11/17)
bb) L County writes about how they have dealt with severe weather conditions and asks if there is anyone who would like to be added to their severe weather updates list.
cc) Lyne Peck writes to ask for permission to put 2 framed certificates in Silverdale public toilets to indicate they are twinned with some in a third world country. (Emailed to Cllrs. 26/11/17)
dd) Natural England promises a newsletter regarding Gaitbarrows/Hawes Water NNR which will be added to agenda as soon as possible.
ee) Flag Newsletter 99.
ff) Clerk & Council’s Direct
gg) Keer to Kent.
hh) War Memorials Trust Bulletin

12 Gaitbarrows/Haweswater NNR
To receive a verbal update to clarify the situation and discuss any resulting issues.

13 Planning Matters:
(a) To note that the following Planning Applications were dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 25:
• 17/01362/FUL Lake View, Red Bridge Lane. Erection of an agricultural storage building and the creation of new gateway, access track and turning area. – No objections. NB. AONB have supplied a copy of their response to LCC regarding 17/016321/FUL Lake View, Red Bridge. (Emailed to Cllrs. 22/11/17)
• 17/01286/FUL 6 The Green. Erection of a single storey front extension. Notification of amendment to application. – No objections
• 17/0164/TPO Cherry Bank, Elmslack Lane. Pruning work to two trees.

(b) To consider the following Planning Applications:
• 17/01411/PAM Emesgate Lane. Prior approval appliction for the installation of 12.8m smart metering street-works pole with 1 anntenna, 1 equipment cabinet and 1 meter cabinet. (Emailed to Cllr’s 21/11/17)
• 17/00728/FUL 15 Cove Road. Erection of a bungalow with associated access. (Emailed to Cllrs. 22/11/17)
• 17/01381/FUL Far Waterslack, Waterslack Road. Demolition of open pole barn building, timber garage and part of barn to facilitate the change of use of the barn and outbuilding to a dwelling (C3), erection of a single storey link building between the barn and outbuilding, construction of a new boundary wall and creation of a new access. (Emailed to Cllrs. 22/11/17)

(c) Decisions made by Lancaster City Council Planning:
• TPO 634 (2017) relating to Land SE of Haweswater.
• TPO 634 (2017) Revoked. (Emailed to Cllrs. 10/11/17

(d) To consider a response to the letter relating to Hazelwood Hall’s residence/holiday home status. (Emailed to Cllrs. 15/11/17)

(e) To note an appeal has been made regarding Former Leeds Children’s holiday camp – planning application. To discuss and decide what action if any needs to be taken. (Emailed to Cllrs. 18/10/17)

(e) To consider the letter regarding the proposed demolition and new build on the site of Corner House, Woodwell Lane and the request for the purchase of a strip of land or access rights over it to widen the drive and create a passing place. (Emailed to Cllrs. 3/11/17)

14 To consider the possible guest for the Annual Assembly and set the date and venue. (Proposed 19/3/18 if free)

15 Finance
(a) To conduct the monthly check of all money received by the Council (bank statements to be inspected by a Member who is not a Bank Signatory, or more than one such Member): , Mr Hankinson donation to installing bench – £80.
(b) To authorise payment and sign cheques for the following accounts:
• P Williams, toilets & supplies, £230 SO.
• Community and Sesonal Engineering, Xmas lights, £450, cheque
• Lancaster City Council, S137 donation to AONB, £700, cheque
• Silverdale Village Contact Group, S137 grant, £124 cheque.
• T Lambert, contractor, £200 cheque
• Andrew Bodenham, toilets, £31.86, cheque
• Silverdale Institute, hall hire 2 years, £250 cheque
• Cooper Electrical Contracting Ltd. , Emergency Plan, £120 cheque
• Envirocare, contractor, £199.99, SO.
• Waterplus, toilets, £78.45, bacs

(c) Budget. To finalise.

(d) First Responder Funds To record the decision made regarding the holding of the funds.

16 Woodlands and Wells.
To receive an update with relation to Land Registry.

17 Streetscape
a) To update on what has been done to encourage the adherance to the speed restrictions in the village and make appropriate decisions regarding the use of a SPID.
b) To receive an update on the new noticeboard .
c) Flooding. To discuss what can be done to improve drainage.
d) To decide whether further action is required regarding the requested waiting resriction road markings for Co-op deliveries.
e) Defibrulator for Elmslack – to update.

18 Playground. To provide an update on the playground repairs.

19 To consider the updated External Works Chart.
Updated by Councillor Williamson and circulated to Cllrs. 9/11/17

20 To receive Items for Information.

21 To receive items for consideration for a future agenda.

22 To note that the date of the next meeting is Thursday 4th January 2018. Items for the agenda to reach the Clerk before 28th December 2017.
Signed:

L D Challenor

Mrs Denise Challenor
Clerk to the Council, Tel. 01524 761824

4th December 2017
11764 Un-confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Silverdale Parish Council held in the Silverdale Institute on Monday, 4th December 2017.
11765 Present: Chairman – J. (John) Bennett, Councillors T.G. (Terry) Bond, A.J. (Tony) Houghton, K. (Keith) Palmer, N. (Nigel) Ribbons and P.N. (Paul) Williams, the Clerk – L.D. (Denise) Challenor, the Deputy Clerk – S.D. (Sue) Hayward, City Councillor N. (Nigel) Goodrich and 5 members of the public.
11766 Apologies for Absence: Councillor S.L. (Shirley) Mason, D. (David) Sandiford, PC 2675 Andrew Massingham and County Councillor P. (Philippa) Williamson.
11767 Receipt of Declarations of Members’ Interests Relating to any Items Appearing on the Agenda
None.
11768 Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday, 6th November were approved then signed by the Chairman.
11769 Receipt of Information about Matters Arising from the Minutes of Previous Meetings, not Covered by the Agenda
11719 (a) – the Clerk has cancelled the agreement to buy the British Telecom phone box on Elmslack Lane for £1 in the light of the cost of having an electricity supply connected.
11727 – Councillor Bennett has spoken with the PA to Lancashire County Council’s (Lancs. CC) Heads of Service regarding the meeting about Highways issues with Councillor Iddon, she apologised for the delay in arranging the meeting and will arrange one for January or early February.
11749 – with regards to the Emergency Plan, the Clerk was concerned about being the keeper of a list of people in vulnerable circumstances, and who have elected to be contacted in the event of an emergency, as the list would not be available should she be away. RESOLVED that the Clerk be the official holder of the list, but that a copy be kept in a locked cabinet at the Gaskell Hall – the details will be finalised in January. Members discussed the need for interim arrangements pending the Emergency Plan/ Procedure being finalised. RESOLVED that the Clerk contact Councillor Sandiford to arrange a meeting between himself and Councillors Bennett and Houghton to discuss the interim arrangements.
11757 – Councillor Bond advised that he has heard that the decision to implement parking penalties on those who park at the Golf Club and are non-members was prompted by the car park having been used by some for long-term (holiday) parking. It was noted that the Golf Club offer social membership for £25 a year (2016/17 rate). RESOLVED to discuss the issue of parking at the station (and elsewhere in Silverdale) at the next meeting and that the Clerk try to find out the up-to-date position on the situation with access to the RSPB car park from the station platform before then.
11770 Matters Raised by Members of the Public for Future Consideration
The following points were raised:
1. the number of gullies and drains that are blocked which contributed to the recent instances of flooding in the village. It was noted that the drains by 55 and 59 Emesgate Lane were unable to cope with the rain water in the dip. Concern was expressed about any new developments and subsequent hard surfacing contributing to problems with run off; a resident is objecting to the proposed new bungalow at 15 Cove Road and a comment was made about a planning application being refused for 15 Cove Road several years ago apparently because the application was for backland development in an AONB area. A suggestion was made that photographs be taken of areas of flooding as these might provide useful evidence when objecting to planning applications. A request for Highways to deal with the footpath by the churchyard which is felt to be unsafe when there has been heavy rain;
2. a resident expressed the thought that if planning consent is granted for the former Leeds Children’s Holiday Camp she would consider the Development Plan Document (DPD) to be worthless;
3. the lack of ‘proper’ parking in the village (with reference to the issue of deliveries to the Co-operative store);
4. a comment on the plans for the Hawes Water nature reserve and questioning why cows are acceptable in the reserve, yet horses are not;
5. concern about the safety of the planned North-West Coast Access path for the Silverdale stretch;
6. concerns about the safety of the slide in the playground which is designed for use by older children, but which had been used by a 4-year old who might have been injured had she not been caught on exiting the slide by her grandfather;
7. a request for parish council support of funding applications for refurbishing the waiting room at Silverdale station. It was noted that the Friends of Silverdale Station can update the parish council on their discussions with the RSPB regarding possible access to the platform from the RSPB car park (with reference to the parish council’s agenda item on car parking next month). The matter of plants having been destroyed by Carillion’s (acting on behalf of Network Rail) indiscriminate use weed killer was also raised.
8. reference to the new bus timetable which will take effect from 11th December.
11771 Police Report
PC Massingham was not present at the meeting – it was noted that he had emailed the police report for Carnforth, Silverdale and Upper Lune Valley Area for the period 1st October to 30th November, but that not all the crimes and incident, known to have been reported, were recorded there.
It was noted that PC Massingham has conducted observations using both marked and unmarked vehicles in Silverdale at peak times and that he considered that some vehicles appear to be travelling too fast for the conditions, rather than at excessive speed. Due to health and safety limitations there are very few locations where PC Massingham can conduct speed enforcement in the village. Councillor Bennett reported on a Speed Indicator Device (SpID) that he has seen (which collects data and displays a ‘slow down’ message) for £3,250 + VAT. The Clerk reported that grants of £1.5K are available for the prevention of crime. Members noted that street parking can help with traffic calming. RESOLVED to: 1. apply for a grant towards the cost of a SpID; 2. ask PC Massingham to continue to patrol the village and educate drivers on the dangers of speeding; 3. write to Highways about the possibility of having double yellow lines at strategic points in the village to stop parking and to allow room for cars to pull in when there is oncoming traffic (and only sufficient space for one-way traffic); 4. press Mr Clive Grunshaw, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, for a response to the council’s query about why Silverdale does not have a SpID.
11772 Report from City Councillor Nigel Goodrich
Councillor Goodrich reported that: 1. he has sent photographs of the recent flooding to Lancs. CC via Councillor Williamson and has raised the issue of gulley clearing with the Overview and Scrutiny Committee; 2. sensors are being introduced to litter bins as a part of Lancaster City Council’s (Lancaster CC) roll out of their digital strategy- these will indicate when they are full to the refuse collectors; 3. CCTV is to be used in areas prone to fly-tipping. Councillor Goodrich asked if there are any areas in Silverdale where the parish council would like CCTV cameras to be installed; 4. Councillor Williamson has asked for funding in the 2018/19 budget for road safety works to the A6. Councillor Goodrich is seeking a breakdown of the figures pertaining to fatal injuries in the area to see how many have taken place on the A6 around Yealand; 5. the signpost at the bottom of Bottoms Lane – the AONB have said that they will look at putting an additional sign on the post which currently only signifies ‘The Row’.
11773 Report from County Councillor Philippa Williamson
Councillor Williamson was not present at the meeting and her report was not available.
11774 Reports on any Meetings Attended by Members or the Clerk
1. Councillor Bond reported that he attended a meeting of LALC last month.
11775 Urgent Action Taken under the Provisions of Standing Order 25 (other than Planning)
25(a) Parish Council Property and Functions
None.
25(b) Non-Parish Council Property and Functions
It was noted that the Clerk had responded to Arqiva regarding a communications installation as noted in item 11776 (a) below.
11776 Correspondence
Receipt of the following items of correspondence was noted and circulated:
a) proposed communications installation for Arqiva at Silverdale SW adjacent to the bus stop, Emesgate Lane, Silverdale – a letter of response was agreed with three Councillors (Bennett, Bond and Houghton) and sent on 16/11/17;
b) South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) weekly list from the Planning Department;
c) SLDC and Lancaster CC invite representations on the publication of the Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD (deadline 14/12/17). It was noted that Councillors Bennett, Bond and Palmer had attended a public meeting last month. RESOLVED to commend the DPD and record this council’s satisfaction with the consultation that has taken place;
d) SLDC invite representations on the publication of the DPD;
e) a leaflet from Lancs. CC regarding winter advice;
f) Highways write to say they will provide an update on outstanding works in 20 working days;
g) the minutes of the AONB Executive Committee meeting which took place on 18th October 2017;
h) a resident makes the Council aware of a notice seen in the Lancaster Guardian (2/11/17) regarding the closure of several public footpaths in the Gait Barrows locality which will be closed from 13th November for up to 6 months;
i) North West Coastal Access monthly update for October;
j) copies of emails exchanged regarding Gait Barrows/ Hawes Water;
k) Westmorland Red Squirrels E-News;
l) Lancaster CC write about a change of planning policy;
m) LALC supply dates of 2018 Workshops (emailed to Councillors on 9/11/17);
n) Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan Review Project Plan (October 2017);
o) Air Ambulance thank the Council for the donation;
p) a resident forwards an email from Mr David Morris MP regarding the plans for Gait Barrow which states Natural England (NE) will put their plans on hold to allow the public to comment;
q) LALC supply details of a vacancy for the Town Clerk at Carnforth;
r) Moss Lane closure 27/11/17 (displayed on the parish council’s playground noticeboard);
s) Lancaster CC ask the parish council to take part in a research study which will examine the quality, distribution and use of open spaces (e.g. parks, play areas, allotments) in the area;
t) Mr Glen Swainson writes to arrange a meeting to discuss concerns over the proposed tree felling;
u) LALC write to encourage Councillors to become involved with NALC’s diversity work;
v) an update on Gait Barrows – the felling of the beech will be delayed/may be reduced and communication to the public improved;
w) Healthwatch appeal to the Council for help in getting their information publicised;
x) ITV write to seek grandparents to take part in a programme about time spent with grandchildren shivercasting@shiver.tv 0207 157 4588;
y) copy of an email to Ms Ross Paulson of Lancs. CC and her response regarding the proposed closure of several footpaths to allow works to be done at Gait Barrows;
z) notification that the Smaller Authorities Audit Appointments will be informing the Council of a new External Auditor at the necessary time;
aa) Silverdale Golf Club write to explain their position on the car park;
bb) Lancs. CC write about how they have dealt with the severe weather conditions and ask if there is anyone who would like to be added to the severe weather updates list;
cc) Ms Lynn Peck writes to ask permission to put two framed certificates in the Silverdale public toilets to indicate that they are twinned with two in a third world country. It was noted that funding for the twinning and for the framing of the certificates has come from donations and not from parish council funds. RESOLVED to agree to Ms Peck’s request;
dd) NE promise a newsletter regarding Gait Barrows/ Hawes Water NNR which will be added to the agenda as soon as possible;
ee) FLAG Newsletter;
ff) Clerk & Councils Direct;
gg) Keer to Kent;
hh) War Memorials Trust Bulletin.
11777 Gait Barrows/ Hawes Water
Councillor Bennett reported on a meeting he attended at Gait Barrows on 17th November with three residents, representatives from the RSPB, the Forestry Commission and NE where the following matters were discussed: 1. publicity and communication in general; 2. the water level at Hawes Water; 3. the path from Challan Hall entrance/ wet meadow; 4. Little Hawes Water; 5. the area of beech trees near the sluice; 6. the main beech woodland area. Another open day has been arranged for 9th December and it was noted that NE have started to improve their communications.
11778 Planning
(1) It was noted that the following planning applications were dealt with under the provisions of Standing Order 25a:
17/01362/FUL Lake View, Red Bridge Lane. Erection of an agricultural storage building and the creation of new gateway, access track and turning area. NO PLANNING OBJECTIONS. It was noted that the AONB have supplied a copy of their response to Lancaster CC regarding 17/016321/FUL Lake View, Red Bridge;
17/01286/FUL 6 The Green. Erection of a single storey front extension. Notification of amendment to application. NO PLANNING OBJECTIONS;
17/0164/TPO Cherry Bank, Elmslack Lane. Pruning work to two trees. It was noted that no comments had been made.

(2) The following planning applications were discussed, and comments made as indicated:
17/01411/PAM Emesgate Lane. Prior approval application for the installation of 12.8m smart metering street-works pole with 1 antenna, 1 equipment cabinet and 1-meter cabinet. If appropriate to object at this stage RESOLVED to raise PLANNING OBJECTIONS: 1. citing the DPD which states that all development proposals in the AONB must take into account the unique heritage assets and historic character of the area – The Royal is a ‘heritage asset’ and the cottage opposite The Royal is a listed building; 2. on the grounds that the mast would obstruct the bus stop and the pavement which narrows at the proposed location. Further RESOLVED to check Arqiva’s rights to put the mast in the proposed location with Lancaster CC.
17/00728/FUL 15 Cove Road. Erection of a bungalow with associated access. It was agreed that Members would formulate their OBJECTIONS on the grounds of: unacceptable backland development; insufficient space for an effective waste water system; access would be along an unmade narrow track which is mostly also a well-used public footpath and considered unsafe for side by side passage of pedestrians and a vehicle.
01381/FUL Far Waterslack, Waterslack Road. Demolition of open pole barn building, timber garage and part of barn to facilitate the change of use of the barn and outbuilding to a dwelling (C3), erection of a single storey link building between the barn and outbuilding, construction of a new boundary wall and creation of a new access. NO PLANNING OBJECTIONS.
(3) It was noted that the following decisions had been advised by Lancaster CC:
TPO 634 (2017) relating to Land SE of Haweswater;
TPO 634 (2017) REVOKED.
(4) RESOLVED to respond to an enquiry, from one of the home owners at Hazelwood Hall, stating that the parish council has no objections to the removal of the restriction whereby the properties at Hazelwood Hall can only be used as a second home and not a primary address.
(5) It was noted that the parish council has not received any communication about the appeal that has been made regarding the planning application for the Former Leeds Children’s holiday camp.
(6) It was noted that a letter has been received regarding the proposed demolition and new build on the site of Corner House, Woodwell Lane along with a request for the purchase of a strip of land, or access rights over it, to widen the drive and create a passing place. RESOLVED to discuss this request further with the proposer and discuss the matter in more detail at the next meeting of the council.
11779 Annual Parish Meeting
RESOLVED to book the Gaskell Hall for Wednesday, March 21st and to invite a spokesperson from the North West Coastal Footpath team.
11780 Finance
(a) Councillor Bennett conducted the monthly check of all money received by the Council and found the records to be satisfactory. It was noted that there had been the following receipt: £80 – donation towards installing the new bench at Jenny Brown’s Point.
(b) RESOLVED to authorise payment and sign cheques for the following accounts:
Mr P. Williams (toilets & supplies) £230.00 SO
Community and Seasonal Engineering (Christmas lights) £450.00 (327)
Lancaster CC (s137 donation to AONB) £700.00 (328)
Silverdale Village Contact Group (s137 grant) £124.00 (330)
Mr Tim Lambert (contractor) £200.00 (331)
Mr Andrew Bodenham (toilets) £31.86 (332)
Silverdale Institute (hall hire – 2 years) £250.00 (333)
Cooper Electrical Contracting Ltd. (Emergency Plan) £120.00 (334)
Envirocare (contractor) £199.99 SO
Waterplus (toilets) £78.45 BACS
(c) RESOLVED to finalise the budget for the precept for 2018/19 at the next meeting.
(d) It was noted that the First Responder funds have not been received yet. RESOLVED that the Clerk write to Mr Tony Orrell, former Chairman of Silverdale Community First Responders, to advise that the parish council understand that the First Responders Group might have wished to have been involved with how the funds are spent, but once the Group has disbanded this won’t be possible. The funds will, however, be used responsibly for First Aid equipment or services in accordance with the guidelines issued by the First Responders Group before they disbanded.
11781 Land and Registry
Councillor Bond reported that a solicitor is dealing with the registration of the parish woodlands, quarry and wells and Councillor Bond will swear an affidavit regarding Silverdale Parish Council’s ownership of the land before going to the Land Registry with the necessary documents.
11782 Streetscape
a) Traffic speeding – it was noted that this issue was dealt with under item 11771 above.
b) Notice board – Councillor Williams reported that the Gaskell Hall committee has agreed to the parish council supplying a new notice board when the Gaskell Hall re-paint the outside of building and have chosen the colour scheme – it was noted that this will be carried out in around six months’ time.
c) Flooding – it was noted that there are frequently instances of flooding which cause problems with access to the village – not just during periods of exceptional rainfall. RESOLVED to send a list of areas where flooding is an issue to Highways via Councillor Williamson and to keep a log of floods.
d) Deliveries to the Co-operative store – RESOLVED to continue to press Councillor Williamson for action on the request for waiting restrictions outside the Co-operative store and to ask for Councillor Goodrich’s help with this.
e) Defibrillator – it was noted that the power needed for this is only low voltage. RESOLVED to contact the residents neighbouring the Elmslack Road phone box to discuss possibilities for the provision of an electricity supply.
11783 Playground
RESOLVED to contact Mr Neil Morris (Lancaster CC) to ask that the repairs to the playground (seat for the aerial slide and replacement cargo net on the junior multi-unit) be carried out before Christmas.
Further RESOLVED to ask Mr Tim Lambert to cost a mobile pressure washer unit which would be used to pressure wash the hard surfaces in the playground and clean benches etc.
11784 External Works Chart
It was noted that this has been updated by Councillor Williamson and circulated to Members. RESOLVED that Councillor Bennett review the chart and recirculate it to Members before the meeting with Councillor Iddon (to be arranged).
11785 Items for Information
1. Councillor Williams advised that the door to the ladies’ toilet needs replacing
2. Councillor Palmer reported that the clock needs painting
11786 Suggestions for Future Agenda Items
1. Emergency Plan
2. Former Leeds Children’s holiday camp planning application
3. Corner House, Woodwell Lane request (11778 above)
4. Budget for the precept for 2018/19
5. Risk Assessments/ Health and Safety
6. Parking at the Golf Club
7. Devolved responsibility (Councillor Houghton)
11787 Date of Next Meeting
It was noted that the date of the next meeting is Thursday, 4th January 2018. Items for the agenda and reports to reach the Clerk before 28th December.

Sue D. Hayward, Deputy Clerk to the Council