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MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MONDAY 1 JUNE 1998
IN THE TOWN HALL. DALTON IN FURNESS. AT 7PM
Present Councillors. N Rothery,
A Sherman, E Wilkinson, J Dent, J Phillipson. A Rothery, I Singleton, A
Dixon, P Coward and NI Helm.
Apologies None
Minutes of the Previous Meeting After Amendment,
Councillor A Rothery proposed that the minutes be signed as a true record.
Seconded Cllr F Wilkinson.
MATTERS ARISING
(a) Display Cabinet Cllr Helm reported that a second
hand oak display cabinet had become available at a cost of £55.00 and
proposed that the Council purchase it. There was no seconder for this
proposal. Cllr Singleton proposed that the Council did not go ahead with a
purchase. There was no seconder for this proposal. Cllr A Rothery proposed
dial this matter be deferred to the Planning Meeting in order for the Town
Clerk to produce budget figures and Cllr would arrange for the cabinet to
be brought to the Council chamber for viewing. Seconded Cllr M Helm. On a
vote 9 for 1 against.
CORRESPONDENCE (a) Trees in Dalton The Town Clerk
read a letter from a member of the public in Dalton which he had sent to
the County Council complaining at the number of dead or dying trees in
Dalton. It was agreed that the situation be monitored. Cur Helm proposed
that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr Walton and ask him to keep the
Council informed. Seconded Cllr M Rothery .Nem Con. Councillor Helm stated
that it would be a nice gesture for members of the public to adopt a
planter in the Town as they appeared to be neglected. Cllr A Rothery
pointed out that they did not seem to be watered by the County Council any
longer and proposed that the Borough Council be contacted and asked if
they would agree to water the planters in Dalton if the three year
contract with the County had now expired. Seconded Cllr Helm. Nem Con.
( b) Little Fields Footpath The Town Clerk
read a letter received from a member of the Public regarding the overgrown
state and amount of dog fouling on the Little Fields footpath the letter
also asked if Dalton were to be provided with hanging baskets from the
lamp posts as was the case in other Towns. Notably Barrow. Cllr Singleton
proposed that a letter be sent to the correspondent explaining that the
County and Borough Councils had blacked all the Town Councils attempts to
provide Dalton with hanging baskets. Seconded Cllr M Helm. Nem Con. Cllr
Singleton pointed out that it may be possible to clear the footpath with
aid from P3. Cllr Phillipson proposed that the Borough Council be asked to
provide doggy bins. Seconded Cllr M Helm. Nem Con. Cllr Rothery pointed
out that the previous street sweeper that had been provided was needed and
proposed that the Borough be contacted. Seconded Cllr J Phillipson. Nem
Con
(c) Proposed Skate Park Letter received from the
three young men who had approached the Council regarding the provision of
a skating facility in Ruskin Avenue Playground asking for an update on the
situation. The Council was informed that the Questionnaire had been
drafted and would be delivered to residents shortly.
POLICE There was no Police representative in attendance.
ITEMS
1. WEBSITE This item was deferred.
2. ELLISCALES AVENUE Councillor Singleton told the
Council that he had received complaints from some of the residents of
Elliscales Avenue as the Road surface had recently been resurfaced and the
roller had left the surface uneven and covered with loose gravel. Cllr
Singleton proposed a letter to the County Council regarding the poor
condition of the surface. Seconded Cllr L Sherman. Nem Con.
3. ST THOMAS'S VALLEY this item was deferred
4. CORONATION DRIVE BUS SHELTER Cllr A Rothery
proposed that the Council contacts the Borough again and asks if the
promised bus shelter was available yet. Seconded Cur M Rothery. Nem Con.
5. COUNCIL RESPONSES Councillor Singleton pointed our that on
several issues which involved both the Borough and the County Council
letter which had been sent had not as yet received any response and
referred to the Citizens Charter which promised a response within a
certain time limit. Cllr Singleton proposed that a letter be sent to both
the Borough and the County pointing out that is they promised to respond
within a certain time limit then they should. Seconded Cllr M Rothery. Nem
Con. Council A Rothery proposed that if no satisfactory answer was
received then the Town Council approach CALC to ascertain the next course
of action. Seconded Cllr M Helm on a vote 2 for 8 against. 6. ROAD
SURFACES/PAVEMENTS Cllr A Rothery proposed that a letter of thanks
be sent to the County Council for the work carried out on the pavements on
Greystone Lane. There was no seconder for this proposal. Following
discussion, it was agreed that the Town Clerk would locate the programme
of works provided by the County each year and provide a copy for the Town
Council to inspect.
7. FURNESS AND CARTMEL TOURISM Cllr Dent reported
that he had received a complaint from the Landlord of a local Public House
that in a recent brochure for advertising, Dalton had been missed of the
map for this area. Cllr Dent proposed that a letter be sent pointing out
this omission. Seconded Cllr M Rothery. Nem Con.
8.. COUNCIL STATUS Councillor Singleton stated that
he felt that insidious undermining was taking place with letters to and
reports in the local press ignoring Dalton or 'lumping' it in with Barrow.
Cllr Singleton proposed that letters go the Chief Executive of Barrow
Borough Council and the Elected Councillors pointing out that it was
Barrow Borough Council not Barrow Town Council. Seconded Cllr E Wilkinson.
On a vote 7 for 1 against 2 abstentions. Cllr Singleton also asked that it
be pointed out to the County Council that in a recent press report of the
local elections. Dalton was the only town in the list with the name of its
district Council following
9. WALL OUTSIDE DODD'S It was reported to the Council that
despite a verbal report to the County Council the wall outside Dodd's the
Florist of Market Sweet was still in a state of disrepair with the coping
stones having been knocked off. Cllr A Rothery proposed that a letter go
to the County Council asking them to replace the coping stones and asking
for a generally good tidy up of the area. Seconded Cllr Helm.
10. TOWN CRIER BELL Cllr Singleton reported to the
Town Council that the Town Crier did not have a bell and had to borrow one
each time it was needed and asked the Town Council to consider purchasing
a bell possibly second hand. The Town Clerk reported that she had a bell
which she would be happy to give to the Town Crier.
11. TOP VISITOR ATTRACTIONS LEAFLET Cllr Singleton
pointed out to the Council that the map that was printed on this leaflet
had 3 discrepancies on the locations featured in Dalton. Cllr Singleton
proposed that a letter be sent pointing out the three discrepancies.
Seconded Cllr A Rothery. On a vote 8 for 2 abstentions.
12. THE HAGGS Cllr Helm pointed out that at a meeting earlier
in the year it was agreed that a letter be sent to a local farmer about
the state of a footpath crossing his land although on recent enquiry the
letter had not been received. The new address of the farmer was confirmed
and Cllr Helm proposed that a letter be sent asking him if lie would be
willing to repair damage to the footpath caused by livestock. Seconded
Cllr Sherman. Nem Con. Cllr Singleton also pointed out that at a section
of the same footpath called Little Mill further along, sand and Chipping's
had been dumped making it difficult to pass. Cllr Singleton proposed that
a letter be sent to Railtrak as owners of this section. Seconded Cllr M
Rothery. Nem Con.
13. ST GEORGES DAY FESTIVAL Cllr Singleton proposed
that the Council consider arranging a festival around the time of
Halloween which would correspond with the original Charter granted to
Dalton which was for three days including All Hallows Day the day before
and the day after. Seconded Cllr M Rothery. On a vote 5 for 4 against 1
abstention. After discussion Cllr helm proposed that the Council did not
go ahead with a festival. Seconded Cllr P Coward. On a Vote 4 for 5
against 1 abstention. Councillor Singleton's proposal was carried. Cllr M
Rothery suggested that the Council consider an event for children which
would take place around St George's Day on 23 April. Cllr Helm did not
think that this was a particularly good idea without a Charter Secretary
being in place. Cllr- Phillipson pointed out that the Council ought to
think about asking the Public of Dalton what they would like the Town
Council to do to celebrate the Millennium. Cllr Helm asked that this be
put on the agenda as a separate item
14. ALE TASTERS MUG Cllr Singleton reminded the
Council that the Ale Tasters mug and also the Trophy were not yet engraved
and proposed that if it was not possible to have the engraving carried out
for free that it would need to be paid for. Seconded Cllr M Rothery. Nem
Con.
FINANCE (a) Furness Plastics. Bill received from
Fumess Plastics for lettering to the Notice Board. Cllr Phillipson
proposed that the bill of £569.99 be paid. Seconded Cllr E Wilkinson.
(b) British Telecom. Cllr Phillipson proposed that the telephone bill of £66.86
be paid. Seconded Cllr A Rothery. Nem Con. (c) Zurich Municipal. Cllr M
Helm proposed that the Annual Insurance of £239.76 be paid. Seconded
Cllr L Sherman. Nem Con. (d) Viking Direct. Cllr M Rothery proposed that
the invoice of £25.13 for an inkjet be paid. Seconded Cllr E
Wilkinson. REPORTS Dalton 2000 Councillor Helm gave a report on Dalton
2000
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING MEETING MONDAY 1st
JUNE 1998
98/0324/142 Plots 27-32 Maidenlands Cres, Dalton in Furness
Amendment to allow elevational changes to approved houses NO OBJECTIONS
98/0331/057 16 Bardsea Close, Dalton in Furness Erection of a
detached garage. NO OBJECTIONS.
98/0318/157 3 Long Lane, Dalton in Furness Revised
application to 94/453 to allow garage extension to incorporate two
bedrooms. NO OBJECTIONS.
98/0368/046 Co-op Store, Market Street, Dalton. Erection of
two covered trolley parks. NO OBJECTIONS. 98/0363/103 Allotment
land off Hare Ghyll Lane,Urswick Rd. Outline Consent for residential
development. OBJECTION. On a vote 6 against 4 abstentions The Town Council
feel that this is an unnecessary development on Agricultural Land.
98/0360/157 91 Stainton Drive, Dalton in Furness. Erection of
a ground floor extension to front elevation forming WC and repositioning
front door to side elevation. NO OBJECTIONS.
98/0364/056 Field No 4757, Off Newton Cross Road, Newton
Erection of a building for the storage of hay and farming implements. NO
OBJECTIONS
98/0367/083 Co-op Store, Market Street, Dalton in Furness
Display of internally illuminated fascia signs. OBJECTION. On a vote 3 for
6 against. The Town Council question the suitability of this design, in
particular the need for the sign to be illuminated. It is the opinion of
the Town Council that this is not in keeping with a conservation area.
MEETING CLOSED 8.58PM Signed Date (Chairman) H F Thomson 27 June
1998
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING MEETING HELD MONDAY 15
JUNE 1998 IN THE TOWN HALL, DALTON IN FURNESS
Present Councillors M
Rothery, I Singleton, J Phillipson, L Sherman, E Wilkinson, J Dent.
Apologies Councillors P Coward, A Dixon, A Rothery
and M Helm.
98/0398/148 21 Leece Drive, Dalton in Furness. Erection of an
attached garage to side elevation. NO OBJECTIONS 98/0410/090 9
Tudor Square, Dalton in Furness Replacement of 3 casement windows with 3
mock sash windows to front elevation.(Article 4 Application). NO
OBJECTIONS
98/0385/122 6 High Bank, Dalton in Furness Reserved matters
approval for the erection of detached house with attached garage. NO
OBJECTIONS.
The Town Clerk read a letter received from the Borough Council asking
if the Town Council had any records of maintaining three street lights at
Court Five, Dalton, Sunny Bank Lindal and Belle Hill Cottages Marton.
Councillor Wilkinson confirmed that he had maintained the lights at Lindal
and Marton under the UDC. Cllr Singleton proposed a letter to the Borough
Council stating that the lights had been maintained by the UDC and also
stating that between 1974 and 1987 the maintenance would have been the
sole responsibility of the Borough Council and the Town Council had never
maintained any street lighting. Seconded Cllr Phillipson. Nem Con.
DISPLAY CABINET The Town Clerk provided financial
information but Cllr Helm was unfortunately ill and could not bring the
cabinet for the Councillors to view. After discussion Cllr Singleton
proposed that the Council accept the recommendation of the Town Clerk and
not purchase the cabinet as it had not been budgeted for. Seconded Cllr
Wilkinson. On a vote 3 for 3 against. Cllr M Rothery proposed that
decision should be deferred until the cabinet had been seen. Seconded Cllr
L Sherman. On a vote 4 for 3 against (with casting vote. Cllr Singleton
requested a named vote. Those voting for were Councillors Phillipson, M
Rothery and L Sherman. Those voting against were Councillors I Singleton,
E Wilkinson and J Dent.
CIVIC SUNDAY Cllr M Rothery was now in receipt of the
bills for Civic Sunday Cllr I Singleton proposed that Cllr M Rothery be
reimbursed £52.72 for drinks provided. Seconded Cllr J Phillipson.
Nem Con. Cllr J Phillipson proposed that the invoice of £290 be paid
to the Red Lion for the provision of refreshments. Seconded Cllr I
Singleton. Nem Con.
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The Old Picture Palace
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The Site as it is was.
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Showing the latest devolepment in the progress of the new superstore. This picture was taken 29th May 1998
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