KIRKBY IRELETH PARISH COUNCIL

PARISH COUNCIL

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

At the Public Meeting held on Wednesday 16^th November the following Proposed Programme to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was agreed:

·       Friday

Burlington School lunch time picnic at the Community Centre followed by an afternoon of singing and dancing from the sixties.

Early evening - Children’s competitions, perhaps decorated bicycles and fancy dress, followed by a Party Tea with entertainment and a Disco.

·       Saturday

Late afternoon - entertainment “Listen to the Band” followed by a Tea Dance and Afternoon Tea. Late evening - a Family Ceilidh.

·       Sunday

10.00 a.m. Service in St. Cuthbert’s Church, with possibly a display.

Mid Afternoon – “Songs of Praise” followed by a Buffet.

·       Monday

Gala

Evening - Hog Roast, Fireworks and Bonfire/Beacon.

It was decided that a suitable gift be given to all of the children in the Parish.

It was emphasised that the Celebrations have the full support of the Kirkby Ireleth Parish Council Trust Fund. A further meeting is to take place in January.

COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY 17^TH NOVEMBER

In the absence of Cllr. Greenway Cllr. Todd took the Chair.

Mr. R. Hodge was welcomed by the Council as the new Councillor for the Middle Ward.

No members of the Public attended but the Police were represented by two officers. They reported that there had been no crime within the parish for some time apart from one incident regarding damage to car tyres. On being informed of Councillors’ concerns regarding speeding traffic they agreed to monitor the situation as soon as possible.

Parish Plan:

The Footpath and Cycleways Group reported that the new footpath at the Community Centre was now complete. Proceedings are underway to have it adopted by the Footpaths Authority.

There were no reports from any of the other Groups.

As there had been no volunteers to implement a review of the Parish Plan it was decided that Councillors should undertake the task. If you would like to have an input into this very important project that will determine, in part, the future of the Parish, please contact the Clerk, Mr. Morrish, as soon as possible.

A number of road defects were reported and concern was expressed at the frequency of buses turning at unauthorised places.

The proposed Celebrations for the Queen’s Jubilee were accepted by the Council and will be the official Parish Celebrations.

The 2112 precept was decided being a 3.5% increase on last year’s figure. (There was no increase in 2011).

Two planning applications were discussed.

A report of a Duddon Estuary Partnership Meeting was given by Cllr. Jackson. He stated that whilst a number of the local beaches at this point in time were deemed safe for bathing this would not be the case in two years time as the criteria for judging them was to be changed. He also stated that National Grid had identified six possible routes through Cumbria for the new high voltage electricity cables.

Cllr. Irving reported that the Greyhound Inn would re-open on 3^rd December and that the Community Hall was being well used. The Hall is now fully functioning and a web site has been set up, the address being, www.grizebeckhall.co.uk. Bookings can be made through Andrea Wilson tel: 07905 779 584 or Gay Kelly tel: 889 948

District Cllr. Curwen reported about the ongoing problems in Grizebeck regarding the obstructions caused by large vehicles being parked adjacent to and on public rights of way.

The Council are looking for a “Broadband Champion”! Cumbria County Council is hoping to obtain a grant of forty million pounds(!) to install fibre optic broadband in rural areas of Cumbria. In order for Kirkby Ireleth to be part of this project a representative is required. If you are at all interested in this please contact Mr. Morrish as soon as possible.

CGP Kirkby Ireleth Parish Council Trust Fund

  For application forms for grants to Parish organisations or individuals please contact Mr. M. McPherson, 1, Combe Crescent Tel: 889 382 or  CLICK HERE

The following grants were made at the October meeting:

a) Kirkby Community Centre £750.00 for a new kitchen

b) Beckside Ladies’ Supper Club £75.00 for a Christmas Party

c) Burlington School After School Club £50.00 for a Christmas Party

d) Burlington School £100.00 towards the costs of a dance group.

Money was made available for the planting of spring bulbs on the land between Chaples and Kirkby Hall Farm and for the re-stocking of the planters at Soutergate, School Road, Burlington Close, Wallend and Grizebeck.

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