Ordinary Monthly Meeting of Kirkoswald Parish Council at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 13th July 2021 in Kirkoswald Church Institute
Present: Mrs I Henderson, Mr N Jackson, Mr N Haugh, Mrs S Quinn (Chair), Mrs J Tea (Vice-Chair), Mrs W Smith, County Cllr Driver, Mrs R Lytollis (Clerk) and two members of the public
Precis Of Draft Minutes
1. Apologies: Mr A Jackson, Mr J Little, Mr N Edmundson, District Cllr Robinson
2. Broadband provision
Mrs S Quinn said that they were still awaiting a decision from BDUK. It was noted that they are trying to arrange a meeting to establish what the hold-up is. She said that everyone still seems very positive, that it will go head, with B4RN training going ahead on Friday, when there will be more information. It was noted that there are many other parish councils waiting for the decision too.
3. Matters related to Highway
· Noticeboards: Following the discussion in the public meeting, Mrs S Quinn asked whether there were any councillors who wished to change the decision of the last meeting. The Scalehouses residents confirmed that they will insure the board and the parish council would not need to do so. It was agreed unanimously that the Scalehouses residents could erect their own board and maintain it on behalf of the Parish Council. A Scalehouses resident offered to help erect the other boards.
4. Report from County Cllr Driver
Mrs S Quinn introduced County Cllr Driver to the members of the public who were present. Cllr Driver said:
· Local Government Reform: The County Council will shortly be advised which model we will be instructed to take. She said that there will be an impact on everything including planning
applications and rural roads. It was agreed that increasing traffic can have major impacts on small roads and communities need to ensure that they can influence roads policy.
5. Report from District Cllr Robinson: District Cllr Robinson said that they were currently waiting for the results of the Local Government Review.
6. Report from the Church Institute: It was reported that user groups are steadily retuning. Work to front door is underway, with work to the toilets next year, amongst other projects.
7. Date and venue of the next meeting: 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th September, 2021 in Kirkoswald Church Institute
