PRESENT:
Cllrs. S. Close
Cllrs. G. Hodgson
J.E. Lawson
R. Mackereth E. Pelter
PC J Knowles

Apologies were received from PCSO A. Hoover

THE MINUTES of the last meeting were agreed and signed.

POLICE REPORT: PC Knowles gave a written report which showed the results of a seven day traffic survey done in November showing the total number of vehicles travelling through Whittington and their mean speed. Only 5 readings gave a mean sped over the 30mph limit, at times when there was very little traffic. The highest of these was 32.8mph. These figures back up PC Knowles observations that traffic generally observes the speed limit. The police will continue to monitor traffic speed through the village, which will be assessed for the use of Speed Indicator Devices.

Pc Knowles has patrolled the lanes around Docker and Newton where littering is a problem but has seen none of the offenders. She asks that residents report vehicle registration numbers if possible.

MATTERS ARISING: The seat on Kirkby Lonsdale road has been moved to Sellett Mill corner and the one in the graveyard repaired.

A new notice board is ready for erection at Docker Lane.

The clerk had made no progress with a date for Broadband availability in Docker but will make enquires about a global parish wireless network.

CORRESPONDENCE: Various items noted. Geraldine Smith MP to be invited to the meeting in July.

FINANCES: Current Acc. £254.73; Bonus Savings Acc. £1,812.11
Cheque signed prior to the meeting; No. 000324 to Jane Binney, clerk's salary.
Invoice received £380.00 for seat repair and notice board. Payment authorised at the meeting.( Cheque signed after the meeting; No. 000325)
VAT repayment £148.89 received 13th December 2007.
It was agreed that £800.00 be transferred from the bonus savings account to the current account.
The annual precept was discussed and agreed at £3,300.00, a 10% increase.

OTHER MATTERS:
The painting programme for the sight railings in the parish was raised; progress has been slow, only one section painted in 2007. Enquiries to be made about possible painters.

Clerk to contact Highways about blocked gullies in Newton, slotted drains on Kirkby Lonsdale Rd., renewed flooding at Low Hall corner and a missing lid on Main St.

The next meeting will be at 8pm on Tuesday 8th March 2008, all parishioners are welcome to attend.