The Parish Council began to think about the festive season at their recent meeting with discussions taking place about the village Christmas tree. The tree will be erected at the beginning of December and the lights will be turned on by children from the school.

Councillors also discussed Remembrance Day. As last year, two wreaths will be laid in Church followed by a short service at the village cross (village green) to which everyone is invited.

PLANNING MATTERS

Planning Applications: -
Mr Sutcliffe, Moss House, Gulf Lane, Cockerham (11/00722/FUL)
Erection of a covered midden lean to extension.

Cockerham Green Energy, Hillam Lane Farm, Hillam Lane, Cockerham, (01/11/0879)
Construction of an anaerobic digestion plant for the production of electricity from farm manure and grass silage with associated 2 anaerobic digester tanks and feed hoppers, a plant room containing a workshop and a combined heat and power (CHP) unit, a visitor centre, access road and car parking.

Mr and Mrs Kellet, Mill House, Sandside, Cockerham (11/00883/AD)
Erection of a new roof over existing silage clamp.

Mr N Sutcliffe, Moss House, Gulf Lane, Cockerham. (11/00762/FUL)
Proposed agricultural workers dwelling.

Permission granted
Graham Atkinson, Woodside Chase, 3 Crookhey Gardens, Cockerham (11/00768/FUL)
Demolition of existing double garage and erection of a new single storey side extension to form a double garage and additional living accommodation.

William Hunter, Braides Farm, Sandside, Cockerham (11/00747/FUL)
Erection of an agricultural/livestock equipment and machinery store.

The next Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday 9th November 2011 at 7 45pm in the Parish Hall.
Everyone is welcome to attend.