ILAM PARISH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
15 March 2022 @ 8 pm Dovedale House
Present C Sellers, N Taylor, K Warrington, V Nottage, C Hibbert-Foy, Cllr E Wain, Cllr G Heath, I Clemmett
Rev J Austerberry, J Oxtoby, L Oulsnam (Clerk)
Apologies R Wain
Minutes
● Minutes of the meeting held on 17 January 2022 were read and signed as true and correct.
National Trust
● Work to improve existing footpaths & bridge to make them accessible for all is ongoing, areas to be developed are Ilam Tearoom, Dovedale, Dovedale carpark and in house filling of potholes in the carpark.
● Work has started to widen the gate near the church to make this accessible for wheelchairs.
● The Ash Dieback work is now finished in the park.
● Contractors have removed moles in the churchyard as requested.
Improving Village Environment
● There is still money in this year’s budget for flowers and bushes.
● Rev John Austerberry and Julie Oxtoby joined us to share their plans for the church and future hopes for a community Church Hub. The PCC, NT & Parish Council to work together to apply for funding.
● V Nottage & C Hibbert- Foy to support the church and attend future meetings.
● The Parish Council will be fundraising for the church path. We now have a bank account for the Church Path Fund so will start shortly to raise funds.
Highways
● Cllr G Heath attended the meeting. C Sellers has spoken with Cllr G Heath regarding the lines and speed restrictions, and this may take some time as work needs to be done first before implementing the lines & speed restrictions.
● Cllr G Heath is aware, and the work may take some time but is on the list of works.
● Drains reported that are blocked up by the School, Damgate & Plantation Garage.
Website
● The new council website is www.ilamparishcouncil.co.uk . This is only for displaying agendas, minutes, and yearly accounts.
Finance
● Balance in account: £1977.53p
● Budget was discussed, and information brought from RFO C Hibbert -Foy.
AOB
● Pads for Ilam Defibrillator have been purchased and first responders informed.
● Planning application was discussed and reviewed by councillors.
● Platinum Jubilee – A tree will be purchased for the Queens Platinum Jubilee along with a plaque that supports The Royal British Legion Industries and The Queens Green Canopy Project. RBLI provides employment to disadvantaged veterans and those with disabilities and every penny of the purchase goes to supporting veterans, their families, and people with disabilities.
Date of next meeting: The next meeting & AGM Tuesday 10 May 2022 at Dovedale House 8pm