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Minutes from May 2019

Minutes for May 2019, for the

Annual Parish Meeting , Annual Meeting and Parish meeting

 

UPPER NIDDERDALE PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk Alan Bean

21 Doublegates Avenue, Ripon

Tel: 01765 608512 E-mail: clerk@uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk

MINUTES OF ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD ON

MONDAY 13th MAY 2019

LOFTHOUSE MEMORIAL HALL

PRESENT

Cllr R.Watson, Cllr S. Ramsden Cllr D. Fothergill, Cllr A. Challis, Cllr J Graham, County Cllr S Lumley and Clerk Mr Alan Bean

APOLOGIES

Cllr. J. Carter, Cllr B Harrison, Cllr A Sykes

MINUTES OF 2017-8 MEETING

Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting 2018 was approved June 2018

PARISH CHAIRMAN, REPORT Cllr R Watson gave his report. In his report , which a copy of the report is on file with the Parish Clerk, he talked about the loss of Councillor P Nethercoat, how the council instigated repairs on 2 war memorials, of which The Yorke Arms significantly helped with Ramsgill war memorial. The issue or Ramsgill village car park was put to rest with the local community at a vote in the parish council meeting, where locals 100% voted not to have a carpark. The Village green at Ramsgill was found to be public land. CCTV has been looked at for the local area, to help curb the local thefts. The Firestation at Lofthouse is currently in danger of being closed. Street lighting in Lofthouse still has a number of issues. Also the rights of way in Lofthouse is still ongoing. Lofthouse school had rumours of closure, however nothing has currently occurred.

COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORT County Councillor Stan Lumley gave his report for both county and district. Harrogate has been made to reduce spending power by 40% in past few years. This was the first full year in the new offices. During the year the Local Plan was discussed and is still ongoing. Local lottery was launched for local charities. The Tour De Yorshire too place, again very successfully. International race is due in September. NYCC spending power has also been reduced by 40%. The County Council has created companies, to offer council based expertise to other businesses and county councils, to generate extra income. 90% of the areas has full broadband, the aim is for 98% this year. Kexgill landslip caused major problems, which has now been repaired. A new road is planned for 2021. Ofsted has reported North Yorkshires child services is outstanding. The only one in the country.

MILLENIUM MARQUEE REPORT Cllr Fothergill gave his report. He stated the marquee has reached a point where its condition is not suitable for most events, however has still made profit in the past year with a number of bookings totalling £450 plus interest.

PROVISIONAL DATE FOR NEXT ANNUAL PARISH MEETING – 13 May 2020

Close of Meeting 7.20pm

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Chairman of Upper Nidderdale Parish Council

 

UPPER NIDDERDALE PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk Mr Alan Bean

www.uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk

E-mail: clerk@uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk

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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON

MONDAY 13 MAY 2019 at 7 20 pm

LOFTHOUSE MEMORIAL HALL

1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Councillor R.Watson was elected Chairman. Proposed Cllr. D Fothergill

Seconded Cllr. A. Challis

Councillor S. Ramsden was elected Vice-Chairman Proposed Cllr. R. Watson Seconded Cllr. A Challis

2. DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

Was signed by Councillor R Watson, Chairman.

3. PRESENT

Councillors R.Watson, S. Ramsden Cllr D. Fothergill, Cllr A. Challis, Cllr J Graham, County Cllr S Lumley and Clerk Mr Alan Bean

4. APOLOGIES

Cllr. J. Carter, Cllr B Harrison, Cllr A Sykes

 

5. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 8 May 2018, were approved June 2018.

6. PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS – Cllr Watson thanked everyone for

attending.

7. PROVISIONAL DATE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING – 11 May 2020

8.CLOSE OF ANNUAL MEETING – 7.30 pm

Signed by Chairman…………………………………………………… Date …………………………………..

10 June 2019

 

Minutes from May 2019 meeting

UPPER NIDDERDALE PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Clerk: Mr Alan Bean
21 Doublegates Avenue, Ripon, HG4 2TP
Tel.: 01765 608512 E-mail: clerk@uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk

Minutes taken by Mr Alan Bean
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MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON Monday 13th May 2019 at Lofthouse Village Hall at 7.30pm

  1. PRESENT Cllr R Watson (Chairman), Cllr S Ramsden (Vice Chairman), Cllr A Challis, County Cllr S Lumley, Cllr J Graham, Cllr D Fothergill

  2. APOLOGIES Cllr A Sykes, Cllr B Harrison, Cllr J Carter,

  3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllr D Fothergill regarding planning application 19/01809/COU

  4. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING proposed Cllr R Watson seconded Cllr D Fothergill

  5. NEW COUNCILLOR Mr Mike Wells was invited to join the council.

  6. CLLR NETHERCOAT MEMORIAL Currently considering a seating area in Lofthouse Playground. Chair is looking at costings.

  7. MATTERS ARISING None

  8. COUNCILLORS REPORTS County Councillor S Lumley reported that Kexgill is currently closed for 1 week for resurfacing. Many Councillors commented on the incidents that occurred with workmen in the area. The workmen were subject to verbal abuse during road closure, and the council does not approve of such behaviour. There were a few issues during this work, with workmen not letting locals through. This was due to a resident almost running into a workman, making the workmen reluctant to let traffic through. There were no diversions, and workmen should have let people through. The notifications and communications were not up to standard.

  9. FIRE STATION A number of volunteers are now going forward for medicals. If someone isn’t suitable medically, it could mean the station closure.

  10. RIGHTS OF WAY Enough forms have now been collated, and to be sent.

  11. CCTV The CCTV system setup is currently being tested

  12. RAMSGILL GREEN PARKING The Chair has had a meeting with Mr Briggs, and this is ongiong.

  13. HIGHWAYS The issue with the workmen was discussed earlier in the meeting. Highways are to be contacted to stop this issue from happening again

  14. PLAYGROUNDS REPORT Nothing has happened since last meeting, caretaker not present to sort. Cllr D Fothergill is to talk to him.

  15. PARISH CARETAKER Nothing extra to report

  16. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

19/01700/FUL Colt House Ramsgill Mr And Mrs Middlemiss Change of use from agricultural barn The council objects, not only are details on the application, incorrect, but the access land is in dispute as it is currently listed as owned by someone other than the applicant

19/01713/DVCON Lee And Holmes Builders Yard Middlesmoor Mr C Gray Removal of condition 10 and variation of condition 16 (Affordable Housing) The council objects to this as affordable housing is needed in the area

19/01712/S106 Lee And Holmes Builders Yard Middlesmoor Mr Colin Gray allow amendments to the delivery of affordable housing The council objects to this as affordable housing is needed in the area

19/01919/FUL Corn Close Barn Pateley Bridge Mr P Hawley Retention of boundary fence and posts with associated landscaping The council has no objection

19/01809/COU Holme Farm New Houses To Turnacar New Houses Mr & Mrs S Halsall Change of use from agricultural to a mixed use of agricultural and shooting storage The council objects. This building was for agricultural use only, and the council feels it should remain as an agricultural building. There is a second application which arrived after the date of agendas being published. The council has agreed this will be dealt with at next meeting

  1. COMMUTED SUMS Almost all funds are now sorted, and the council representative is to be contacted to allocate these funds.

  2. MILLENIUM MARQUEE Nothing to report

  3. PINFOLD nothing to report

  4. WEBSITE nothing to report

  5. OTHER BUSINESS After contact from HBC about the forth coming cycle races in September, the council have asked for funding for a sign to go in a field publicising the area,

  6. CORRESPONDENCE Apart from correspondence listed above, nothing further has been received.

ACCOUNTS DETAILS as per statements received up to 30/4/19

Balance of Millennium Marquee Account at 30/4/19 £ 2627.64

Balance of Business Account at 30/4/19 £ 4742.30

£ 7369.94

RECEIPT Interest 0.43p

PAYMENTS APPROVED

Clerks Pay £231.85

  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Nothing to report

  2. NEXT MEETING 7.30pm 10th June 2019 Middlesmoor Village Hall

SIGNED BY ………………………………………………………………. Dated………………………………….