LITTLE ALTCAR PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting
15 September 2025
Present:
Councillors: Leo Kolassa, Colin Appleton, Derek Baxter, Sandra Baxter and Mike Weild
In Attendance: Mrs C Jenkins (Clerk) and 0 member of public
14.0 Apologies for Absence
There were apologies received from Cllrs Riley and Wiencke.
It was resolved to approve the reason for absence for Cllr Riley.
15.0 Members Declaration of Interest
There were no interests declared.
16.0 Public Forum
The meeting was adjourned for this item.
There were no members of public in attendance.
The meeting was reconvened.
17.0 Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 19 May 2025 were approved and signed by the Chairman for the meeting.
18.0 Matters of Report from Previous Meeting
18.1 To receive an update on the proposed merger of Little Altcar Parish Council with Formby Parish Council.
The Clerk spoke with the Electoral Services Manager, who has said that there are several changes planned across the Borough following the boundary review that took place, and he will deal with the proposed merger at the same time as making the other changes recommended in the boundary review.
19.0 Chairman’s Report
19.1 Little Altcar Sign
Progress has stalled with the restoration of the sign. It was agreed to look for an alternative sign maker who can continue with the project.
19.2 Formby Heritage Centre
Cllr Kolassa informed Cllrs that the Heritage Centre need grant assistance to help pay for an unexpected bill from the Fire Regulators and asked for this to be discussed at the next meeting in November when further details can be obtained.
19.3 Gild Hall
For information only it was noted that the Gild Hall has now closed, and has been emptied, but understands that at present there is no plans for its future. However, the presbytery, a listed building on School Lane is in the process of being sold.
19.4 Cllr Kolassa wished to thank the Parish Clerk for providing a benchmark for the level of financial contributions towards future joint projects with Formby PC. It was noted that Little Altcar’s population (including the new housing developments) is now estimated to be equivalent to 10% of the population of Formby Parish Council.
20.0 Planning Applications
Cllrs noted the Sefton Council weekly lists.
20.1 Removal of the hedgerow at the Liverpool Road site entrance.
The application to install a wider pavement, involves the removal of the hedgerow opposite the development. It was also noted that traffic lights will be installed at this location, which was agreed under the original planning application.
21.0 To Discuss and Resolve the following:
21.1 To approve a contribution of £300 to Formby Parish Council for the Christmas Tree.
It was resolved to approve a contribution of £300 for the Christmas Tree.
21.2 To approve a contribution of £700 to Formby Parish Council for the Christmas Lights event.
It was resolved to approve a contribution of £700 for the Christmas Lights event.
21.3 To approve a contribution of £500 to Formby Parish Council for the Christmas Hampers.
It was resolved to approve a contribution of £500 for the Christmas Hampers.
21.4 To approve the purchase of wreaths for Remembrance Sunday.
Cllr Kolassa will attend the service at St Michaels Church to lay a wreath, and Cllr Appleton will attend the service at Holy Trinity and the Memorial Gardens to lay a wreath on behalf of Little Altcar Parish Council.
It was resolved to approve the purchase of wreaths for Remembrance Sunday.
22.0 To Authorise Payments
It was resolved to approve the payments as listed:
3-tier planter – £746.64
Clerk and administrative services, July, August and September – £400
Remembrance Day wreaths tbc
Installation, composting, planting and watering of the 3-tier planter – £552
Domain renewal – £10
23.0 Date of Next Meeting
The next Ordinary meeting of Little Altcar Parish Council will be held on Monday 17 November 2025 at 6.30pm.
Members of the press and public are cordially invited to attend.