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NEWS
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