11/090 APOLOGIES were received from D Holmes, A Slater and H Helme

11/091 MINUTES of the previous meetings held Wednesday 13th July 2011 and 10th August 2011 were signed as a true and correct record.

11/092 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Cllr Rossall declared a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda items 5 (Lengthsman) – 11/093 and 7 (planning at Braides Farm) – 11/095.

Cllr Jacques joined the meeting.

It was RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned to listen to representations from the public: -

OPEN SESSION
J Rossall informed the meeting that a road sign close to Cockerham Garage is in need of repair.
There is a substantial pot hole on Gulf Lane which needs repairing.
Mr Winchester requested that the Parish Council look at a proposed planning application to offer any advice prior to submission.

The meeting reconvened

11/93 VILLAGE LENGTHSMAN
Cllr Rossall declared a personal and prejudicial interest and withdrew from the meeting – 11/092.

It was RESOLVED that there were no further jobs to add to the Lengthsmans' list this month. It was also RESOLVED that Cockerham Parish Council would not be requesting a monthly timesheet from Mr Rossall.

Cllr Rossall re joined the meeting.

11/94 RECYCLING FACILITIES
After lengthy discussion it was RESOLVED that as no firm decision had been made on the future of the recycling centre at Garstang this item would be discussed again at the Parish Council in November when more information should be available.

11/095 PLANNING MATTERS

Planning Applications: -
Cllr Rossall declared a personal and prejudicial interest and withdrew from the meeting– 11/092.

William Hunter, Braides Farm, Sandside, Cockerham. (11/00747/FUL)
Erection of an agricultural/livestock equipment and machinery store.
After discussion it was RESOLVED not to object to these plans, but to request that consideration be given to moving the building closer to existing agricultural buildings as a preferable option.

Cllr Rossall re joined the meeting.

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.
There were no objections to these plans.

Permission granted
Mr and Mrs Bradshaw, Wrampool House, Gulf Lane, Cockerham
Demolition of existing 2 dwellings and erection of 2 new dwellings.

Nr N Sutcliffe, Moss House, Gulf Lane, Cockerham (11/00191/FUL)
Siting of two 22 metre wind turbines.

Mr R Kirkby, Agricultural land west of Gt Crimbles, Gulf Lane, Cockerham (11/00511/FUL)
Erection of a free range poultry building and formation of hard standing area.

11/096 FINANCE

Balances
Community A/c £698.68 BMM A/c £8721.74

It was REOLVED to pay: -
Chq 244 £224.28 J & CM Rossall (Sept grass cutting)
Chq245 £ 80.00 Royal British Legion (Remembrance wreaths) - paid in accordance with LGA 1972 section 137
Chq 246 £ 20.57 D Kellet (1/2 telephone line rental)
Chq 246 £ 8.40 D Kellet (petty cash)
Chq 246 £777.14 D Kellet (1/2 yr remuneration)
Chq 247 £ 12.00 Mrs C Owens (Plants for village garden)
Chq 248 £ 90.00 Lancashire and Merseyside County Training Partnership
Chq 249 £ 50.00 R Ross (Web maintenance for 12 months)

Received
£ .52 HSBC (July interest)
£ .52 HSBC (August interest)

It was RESOLVED to transfer £1500 from BMM to the Current account.

It was RESOLVED to accept and approve the internal audit to 30th June 2011.

It was RESOLVED to approve the finances.

11/097 CLOSE MEETING
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.55pm

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY 12th OCTOBER 2011.