Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Lord Liddle and Mr H Graham.

Members are invited to disclose any disclosable pecuniary interest they have in any item on the agenda which comprises:-

1          Details of any employment, office, trade, profession or vocation carried on for       profit or gain.

2          Details of any payment or provision of any other financial benefit (other than from the authority) made or provided within the relevant period in respect of any expenses incurred by you in carrying out duties as a member, or towards your election expenses.  (This includes any payment or financial benefit from a trade union within the meaning of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

3          Details of any contract which is made between you (or a body in which you have a beneficial interest) and the authority

(a)       Under which goods or services are to be provided or works are to be executed; and

            (b)       Which has not been fully discharged.

4          Details of any beneficial interest in land which is within the area of the authority. 

5          Details of any licence (alone or jointly with others) to occupy land in the area of the authority for a month or longer. 

6          Details of any tenancy where (to your knowledge)

            (a)       The landlord is the authority; and

(b)       The tenant is a body in which you have a beneficial                                        interest.

7          Details of any beneficial interest in securities of a body where

(a)       That body (to your knowledge) has a place of business or land in the         area of the authority; and

(b)       Either –

(i)      The total nominal value of the securities exceeds £25,000 or one       hundredth of the total issued share capital of that body; or

(ii)     If that share capital of that body is of more than one class, the total nominal value of the shares of any one class in which the relevant person has a beneficial interest exceeds one hundredth of the total issued share capital of that class.

In addition, you must also disclose other non-pecuniary interests set out in the Code of Conduct where these have not already been registered.

Note

A “disclosable pecuniary interest” is an interest of a councillor or their partner (which means spouse or civil partner, a person with whom they are living as husband or wife, or a person with whom they are living as if they are civil partners).

There were no declarations made on this occasion.

RESOLVED that,                 the press and public be not excluded from the meeting during consideration of any items of business.

There were no written statement, questions or petitions received at the time of publication.

There were no statement, questions or petitions presented on this occasion.

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting held on 17 January 2022.

RESOLVED that,                 the minutes of the previous meeting of the Allerdale Local Committee held on 17 January 2022 be agreed as an accurate and complete record.

To consider the minutes and recommendations of the Allerdale Highways Working Group.

Members considered a report from the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which detailed the outcome of the meeting of the Highways Working Group (HWG) held on the 8th February 2022 and presented recommendations to the Local Committee for approval.

The Traffic Management Team Leader explained that following the submission of the HWG report, further consultation responses were received to three of the original proposals (Proposals 10 and 15).  Members were provided with additional information relating to those proposals which were as follows:-

·         Proposal 10 – U2230 Eleventrees, Keswick – Further responses were received, largely against the proposal. There was also a suggested amendment to the proposal which aimed to reach a compromise.  The suggested amendment would reduce the proposed length of double yellow lines from approx. 32m to approx. 27m, which would result in the ‘saving’ of one on-street parking space when compared to the original proposal. Officers considered the suggested amended proposal alongside the other responses received and maintain the recommendation to abandon this proposal.  This was due to the likely displacement of vehicles and the creation of further issues on the narrower sections of Eleventrees and the A591 Penrith Road.

·         Proposal 15 – Vicarage Hill, Keswick – Informal consultation was being undertaken at the time of the HWG meeting response to the proposal were minimal but mixed.  Those responses in support make reference to obstruction caused when vehicles park in the area which is used as a passing place and a turning area for properties opposite. Reponses objecting to the proposal do not believe that it will improve traffic flow, as any vehicles that would use this area would be displaced to narrower sections.  Officers took the responses into consideration and recommended abandoning the proposal.  Following discussion it was agreed that consideration should be given to installing a passing place sign in an effort to prevent vehicles from using the area to park.

The Highways Network Manager provided an update relating to the additional funding of £1.2 million which was agreed by Council for use on fixing potholes. This would result in an extra £200,000 being available for spending on Allerdale’s highways. It was AGREED that the additional funds be used as part of the Revenue Budget to fix potholes in the area.

RESOLVED that,    

1)    the Local Committee notes the minutes of the meeting of the HWG held on the 8^th February 2022,

2)    That Local Committee endorse the recommendations of the HWG and agree the following recommendations:

Keswick & Surrounding Area Traffic Regulation Order Review

a) that Local Committee agree to proceed to statutory consultation and advertisement of a Traffic Regulation Order (“the Order”) which would vary The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Keswick) (Consolidation and Provision of Traffic Regulations) Order 2020, by proposing to introduce new restrictions as shown on the plans attached as Appendices 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 ONLY to the report.

b) that Local Committee agree that, subject to there being no unresolved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 62.

To consider a report from the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services.

Members considered a report which served to bring members up to date with the activity across Allerdale and any recent development including key projects and schemes associated with additional internal and external funding.

The Area Manager – Allerdale explained that the Aspatria Family Hub project had recently changed  its name to Aspatria Community Hub to avoid confusion with other local family hubs. In addition members heard that the project was progressing quickly and had obtained approval from the strategic investment group to proceed to the next stage of concept and detailed design and these works were currently out to tender.

Similarly, the Flimby Flood Alleviation Scheme was progressing well. All stage 1 design deliverables had been submitted by the contractor in preparation for the issue of the stage 2 (construction) contract. Members heard that it was expected that works would begin on site April/May 2022.

Members heard that the team had been in contact with groups and communities leading on fund raising for supporting the people of Ukraine. The Area Manager – Allerdale explained that they were approaching groups to ask if they needed resources or access to the Communities networks.

A discussion took place regarding the Council’s position relating to Ukrainian refugees. It was explained to members that the county’s position would be led by Government expectation but there was an in county team which would work to support refugees and meet need if required and conversations were taking place with in communities.

The Chair reminded members of the Family Fun Day Event which will take place on 12 March at Maryport Rugby Club between the hours of 12pm – 3pm.

RESOLVED that,                 members note the content of the reports.

To consider a report from the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community Services.

Members considered a report from the Executive Director – Corporate, Customer and Community which set out the detail of grant applications received, that exceeded £5,000 for approval by local committee. Members heard that in some cases the application was for less than £5,000 but had been included as previous grants to the same organisation had already been awarded within the current financial year which totalled over £5,000.

The Area Manager – Allerdale talked members through the applications received and highlighted specific areas. The Cockermouth RUFC had applied for funding to develop an outdoor games area and replace the current flooring to provide a multi-use games area to develop further sporting groups such as basketball, handball, hockey, tennis and netball. The total cost of the project was £55,000 and the organisation were applying to local committee for £4,500 from the General Provision funding. A further £500 has already been committed to this project from the local member’s allocations.

Keswick Senior Citizens’ Club had applied  for funds which would be used towards a new disabled access. The total cost of the project was £20,000 and the organisation were applying to local committee for £4,000 from the General Provision funding. A further £1,000 had already been committed to this project from the local member’s allocations.

Barnardo`s Child and Family Support Service was commissioned by Cumbria County Council to provide a 4 Tier offer to children aged 0-19 and their families. The organisation funded and produced the ‘Summit 17’ report in May 2018 which provided a wide range of information on what it is like being a child living in Cumbria, following engagement with 6,293 children who participated in the project. The report documents the views of the young people including what they like most about living in Cumbria, what worries them most and what they would change if they could. Due to the success, Barnardo’s would like to replicate the report in 2022. The intention of the project would be to reach a minimum of 33% of all children 8 to 12 years old in Cumbria and ask them "what is it like being a child and living in Cumbria today?". The outcome of the project would produce a follow-up report containing Cumbria wide data with a specific focus for each district. The total cost of the project was £45,000 and the organisation were applying to local committee for £5,000 from the General Provision funding. The Chair asked that the research be shared across all Council partners to ensure the results can shape strategy across the county.

The Young Health Champions Programme (YHC) at Lakes College provides a qualification for young people between the ages of 14-24 and promotes young people taking a lead on health and well-being issues. The total cost of the project was £5,450 and the organisation were applying to local committee for the full amount, split between £3,199 from General Provisions and £2,251 from 0-19.

The Centre for Leadership Performance run an annual Dream Placement leadership development programme  ...  view the full minutes text for item 64.

To receive updates from Allerdale’s Local Committee Champions

The Armed Forces Champion expressed some concern that she had not been able to discuss sharing resources with the Armed Forces Champion from Allerdale District Council. She told members that she would continue to try and promote a close working relationship to ensure that Veterans were able to access schemes and opportunities.

The Chair discussed the Children’s Partnership Board and highlighted the significance of putting ‘the young person’s voice’ at the centre of decision making.

The representative from the Cumbria Police and Crime Panel (PCP) discussed their recent meeting and told members he would share the recent Scrutiny Management Board report which provided an update on the PCP to all members for information.

The next meeting will be held on 6 May 2022 at 10am.

The next meeting of the Allerdale Local Committee is due to take place on 6 May 2022.