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18th May 2025
Notice of Public Rights to Inspect Parish Council Accounts
Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2024/25
30th October 2024
Farmer’s Market
Following feedback from customer’s it has been agreed that the monthly Farmer’s Market will change to the first Friday of each month. This will start in November with the trader’s being present on Friday the 1st of November. As usual this will take place on The Square.
23rd October 2024
Handyperson Scheme Roll out
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A scheme that supports elderly or vulnerable residents with practical help around their homes is being rolled out across Westmorland and Furness. The popular Handyperson Scheme has run for several years in the South Lakeland area, offering eligible residents assistance with small jobs around the home to help them maintain independent living and support quality of life. The service, which is operated by Westmorland and Furness Council, can provide help with anything from changing a lightbulb to putting up shelving, hanging curtains, installing handrails and small repairs such as unblocking sinks or replacing a washer on a tap. Fitting of minor security measures such as door and window locks is also available under the scheme, helping people feel safer in their homes and reducing the fear of crime. All work is carried out free of charge. The resident provides the items and materials and these should be purchased prior to requesting a job. Sometimes materials may be supplied by a partner agency like the police, such as home security items. The scheme has now been extended to cover the whole of Westmorland and Furness. It applies to all residents, whether you rent privately, own your home or are a social housing tenant. For tenants, the scheme covers minor works that are not normally the responsibility of the landlord. If a tenant requests a job that is the landlord's responsibility, they will be redirected to contact their landlord. Assistance under the scheme is available to people who are unable to undertake the task themselves and have no other person available to help them with the task and reside in the Westmorland and Furness area, who:
Gardening and decorating works are not included in the scheme and the scheme is for pre-booked jobs only – it is not an emergency call-out service. Works are limited to a maximum of three hours on site if one handy person visits, or 1.5 hours if two handy persons visit. Eligible households are able to utilise the service up to six times in any 12-month period. Councillor Judith Derbyshire, Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services, said: “This scheme has been running successfully for a number of years in the South Lakeland area. We are delighted that under the new Westmorland and Furness Council it is now being extended to all eligible residents in the Barrow and Eden areas as well. “It is a fantastic scheme that provides valuable help for people to carry out those little jobs or repairs that make their lives easier, safer or more secure. “This helps to support people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives, in line with our key Council Plan priorities around helping our communities to thrive. “We supply the labour free-of-charge with any materials being paid for by the householder.’’ For more information and to request a job under the Handyperson Scheme, visit the website: Handy person scheme | Westmorland and Furness Council Alternatively you can call the Housing Standards Team on 0300 373 3300, email housingstandards@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk |
4th September 2024
Right to inspect Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/24
25th May 2024
Notice of Public Right to Inspect Parish Council Accounts, Click for PDF
Annual Goverance and Accountability Return 2023/24
April 21st 2024
Farmer's Market Change
With effect from May, the Friday Farmer's Market will change to the third Friday of the Month (currently it is held on the second Friday of each month). This market now includes two farmers selling meat etc, a bread/cake stall, stalls selling specialist wine and other alcohol as well as the usual market stalls.
April 10th 2024
Parish Election Update
Following the closing date for nominations for the Parish Council Election it has been determined that NO election is required. There were 9 vacancies and 9 candidates were nominated. All were existing Councillors with no new nominations from village residents. All nominations were elected unopposed. Nominations can be found here and results can be found here
March 25th 2024
Parish Election 2024
An election for a number of Parish Councils has been called. It will take place on Thursday the 2nd of May. This includes Milnthorpe Parish. Full details can be found here
Planning Application No SL2022/0305 - UPDATE
On Wednesday the 20th of March the Chair and Vice-Chair of Milnthorpe Parish Council attended the strategic planning meeting for the Beetham Road development. The meeting was to consider updates following the previous meeting where the decision was deferred pending further information on a number of points.
After a long debate, with 4 members of the public speaking, there was a proposal to refuse the application on the grounds of sewage, but the Council solicitor said that it needed proof, and the sewage problem can be approached via the Environment Agency, outside the realms of this application. There followed a proposal to agree with the recommendations of the Planning Officer. This was to agree the application as:
1) This is an allocated housing site
2) There were substatial improvements on access, especially with the filter lane.
3) United Utilities, have responded, with a consultancy firm reiterating that the system can cope.
4) The alterations confirm all properties now comply with planning regulations.
Before work can commence there is legal work to take place. This webpage will provide an update when the commencement date is known. The Construction Statement can be found on the W&F website or here
February 27th 2024
Public Toilets - The Square
From Wednesday 28th February, entry to the Public Toilets on the Square will change. Entry will be by contactless payment only, no cash will be accepted. In line with other Parishes and Towns in the County, the cost will increase to 50p per visit. The cost of providing the toilets is in excess of £10,000 per annum so the income will help towards this and potentially reduce the Parish share of the Council Tax.
February 8th 2014
Planning Application NoSL2022/0305 - UPDATE
Land Adjacent to Beetham Road
Draft minutes of the Planning Minutes relating to the Beetham Road Development, can be found at this link:
The papers that accompanied the agenda made it clear that the recommendation was that the committee grant permission, as follows:
“In summary, it is considered that the proposed development is in accordance with the development plan, there are no material considerations that indicate the decision should be made otherwise and with the planning conditions proposed, any potential harm would reasonably be mitigated. Therefore, having regard to the presumption in section 38(6) of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, and having considered the impact on heritage assets in accordance with sections 66 and 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (LBCA Act), it is recommended that planning permission is granted, subject to necessary planning obligations and conditions.”
All the papers for the meeting can be found on the Westmorland & Furness website at:
Milnthorpe village was represented by a number of residents and the Parish Council. Thanks to their input, highlighting a number of concerns, the outcome of the Planning meeting was that the decision was deferred pending further information on a number of areas
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December 2023
PARISH COUNCIL OF MILNTHORPE
VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (SECTION 87(2)) THE LOCAL ELECTIONS (PARISHES AND COMMUNITIES) (ENGLAND AND WALES) RULES 2006 (RULE 5)
(1) There is a vacancy on the above-mentioned Council caused by the resignation of Cllr Craig Allen
(2) A by-election to fill the vacancy must be held if, within 14 days from the date of the publishing of this Notice, ten electors for the Parish give notice, in writing, to the Returning Officer of their request for an election.
(3) The Returning Officer for Parish Elections is Sam Plum, South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4UQ.
(4) If no such notice is given, the Parish Council must fill the vacancy by co-option as soon as practicable after the expiry of the period of 14 days referred to at Paragraph (2) above.
7th September 2023
Right to inspect Annual Goverance and Accountability Return 2022-23
2nd June 2023
Notice of Public Right to Inspect Parish Council Accounts, Click for PDF
Annual Goverance Statement 2022/23
20th January 2023
The extraordinary meeting called for the 23rd January 2023 has been CANCELLED
12th January 2023
December Police Report - Click Here
Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting
The Chairman of the Parish Council has called an extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council. This will take place on Mondaty 23rd January at 7pm. The meeting will take place at The Smithy, Ackenthwaite. There will be one one agenda item and that is to agree the budget for 2023/24. The agenda can be found here
8th December 2022
November Police Report - Click Here
PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY BOUNDARIES
This might be of interest.
It is proposed by The Boundary Commission that Milnthorpe will move to a different constituency and will sit in the constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale, whilst Heversham, Leasgill and Kendal will sit in Westmorland and Lonsdale. If the changes are agreed, Milnthorpe will be represented by an MP elected in the proposed constituency. The objective of the boundary change is to try to even up the number of electors in each constituency. The current MP for the constituency is David Morris. Residents views have been requested for this final consultation
Please feedback your individual view; this is a significant change to constituency that will represent the village of Milnthorpe. The proposed change would see Milnthorpe represented by a constituency that goes south of the village, into Lancashire as opposed to the current representation that is north towards Kendal.
To get to the webpage to voice your viewpoint, please click on - BCE Consultation Portal (bcereviews.org.uk) Type your post code in the post code box and you will find details of the proposal. Whether you agree or disagree with the proposal your response is important
Another helpful link is here: boundary commission which provides more detail of the project
THIS IS A FINAL CONSULTATION AND CLOSES ON THE 5th DECEMBER 2022
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National Moment of reflection
The Parish Council is to hold a short ceremony as part of the National Moment of Reflection. As with similar events around the Country it will be on the eve of the funeral of the late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Sunday 18th September at 8pm
The ceremony will be held on The Green and attendees are asked to meet at 19:55 for the preliminaries prior to the minutes silence at 20:00
Full details of the order of the ceremony can be found here
All are welcome
8th September 2022
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF MILNTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL
MILNTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE ROYAL FAMILY FOR THEIR SAD LOSS OF OUR GREATEST MONARCH
STEVE HURST 8TH SEPTEMBER 2022
CONDOLENCES CAN BE LEFT VIA - royal.uk
Alternatively a Book of Condolence is available in St Thomas' Church
23rd August 2022
Right to inspect Annual Goverance and Accountability Return 2021-22
14th July 2022
June Police Report - Click Here
16th May 2022
Notice of Public Right to Inspect Parish Council Accounts Click for PDF
Annual Governance Statement 2021/22
6th April 2022
It is with sadness that it is announced that Jen Scrogham has resigned from her role as Parish Councillor.
She has been a fantastic servant to the village for some 20 years. All her fellow Councillors wish her well in her retirement
and thank her for all the work she has done whilst a Parish Councillor. She will be missed
PARISH COUNCIL OF MILNTHORPE
VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (SECTION 87(2)) THE LOCAL ELECTIONS (PARISHES AND COMMUNITIES) (ENGLAND AND WALES) RULES 2006 (RULE 5)
(1) There is a vacancy on the above-mentioned Council caused by the resignation of Cllr Jennifer Scrogham
(2) A by-election to fill the vacancy must be held if, within 14 days from the date of the publishing of this Notice, ten electors for the Parish give notice, in writing, to the Returning Officer of their request for an election.
(3) The Returning Officer for Parish Elections is Simon McVey, South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4UQ.
(4) If no such notice is given, the Parish Council must fill the vacancy by co-option as soon as practicable after the expiry of the period of 14 days referred to at Paragraph (2) above.
Dated 6th April 2022
18th March 2022
Link to February 2022 Police Report - click here
13th February 2022
Link to January 2022 Police Report - click here
31st August 2021
Right to Inspect Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)
1st July 2021
Notice of Public Right to Inspect Parish Council Accounts Click for PDF
23rd June 2021
Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting
The Chairman of the Parish Council has called an extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council. There are 2 important decisions that are required and remote meetings cannot make lawful decisions. Therefore, a short face to face meeting has been called. The summons, including the items to be discussed, can be found here
15th April 2021
The outcome of the forthcoming election can be found here. Due to the number of applicants the election will be uncontested
24th March 2021
The window for nominations for the Parish Council elections is now open and closes at 4pm on 8th April. Details are here
The Police and Crime Commissioner elections are also to take place. Details are here
8th March 2021
The Parish Council elections take place on Thursday 6th May. All existing Councillors are able to stand again and residents are also entitled to stand. Please consider representing your village. If you wish to consider standing please contact the Clerk who will provide you with a candidate pack. All enquiries will be very welcome.
8th March 2021
The Parish Assembly met on 1st March 2021. Minutes can be found here Included was what the Parish Council had done in 2020/21. The report was:
In an extremely difficult period, with a new Chairman and new Clerk, the Council has been active and effective. When face to face meetings were prohibited, all Council members embraced technology and have taken part in effective remote meetings. All Government guidelines have been adhered to.
The Parish Council have delivered the following:
- Over 90% attendance at monthly Parish Council meetings, with all apologies accepted
- Funding of the Christmas trees around the village
- Provision of toilets on the Square
- Parking bays on the Square have been repainted
- A further disabled parking space has been added to the Square
- Litter bins continue to be emptied
- The Jubilee seat has been replaced
- Planters around the village have been maintained and a large planter has been added to the Square
- The fitting of new streetlights around the Square has been arranged
- The fitting of CCTV has been arranged
- Improved road safety around the Square, on Market Day, has been provided
- The speeding sign on Main Street has been upgraded to ensure greater effectiveness
- Parish Councillors have continued to listen to village residents and taken many concerns to higher authorities
- The Parish Council works well with the local District and County Councillors and continues to welcome their input
- The market has operated during a difficult time and the number of traders has increased, though more would be welcomed
- Donations have been made to The Salvation Army, The Royal British Legion and The Milnthorpe Food Bank
9th November 2020
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 8th November 2020 - Please click here to view a video of the Remembrance Service
30th September 2020
Right to Inspect Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)
1st July 2020
Notice of Public Right to Inspect Parish Council Accounts Click for PDF
1st May 2020
The Council has issued some guidance on current scams that are in operation, the following link takes you to a pdf file, please use as you wish CCC COVID-19 Scams They have also provided some useful links - the following links open external pages in a new window.
Website https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/tradingstandards/consumers/scams.asp