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4th September 2024

Right to inspect Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/24

AGAR Section 3

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.

 A vote took place with 5 votes in favour, 0 against and 2 abstentions. 

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:

Agenda item - Application No SL2022/0305 - Land adjacent to Beetham Road, Milnthorpe | Westmorland and Furness Council (moderngov.co.uk)

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:

https://westmorlandandfurness.moderngov.co.uk/documents/g337/Public%20reports%20pack%2011th-Jan-2024%2010.00%20Strategic%20Planning%20Committee.pdf?T=10

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.

Full notice

7th September 2023

Right to inspect Annual Goverance and Accountability Return 2022-23

AGAR Section 3

2nd June 2023

Notice of Public Right to Inspect Parish Council Accounts, Click for PDF

Annual Goverance Statement 2022/23

Accounting Statements 2022/23

Internal Audit 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

AGAR Sections 1 & 2

AGAR Section 3

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

Accounting Statements 2021/22

Internal Audit Report 2022

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

Full notice

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)

AGAR Section 3

AGAR Sections 1 & 2

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)

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

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