Following a short trial period, the school governors have now given permission for extended use of the school field. This is great news, and is based on widespread use by the young people of the village in the last couple of weeks. Everybody has pulled together in making this happen.
The community trust is now applying to the parish council for funds to be used as contingency for such things as a new sign detailing the availability of the grounds and the conditions that apply to its continued use.
Adults accompanying young people are most welcome, as this adds to the enjoy-ability and responsible use of the premises.
The grounds must be vacated by dusk, and the governors can withdraw their permission at any time.
It is up to all of the villagers to ensure that this opportunity stays in place for the foreseeable future.
THE SLALEY COMMUNITY TRUST
NOTICE OF THE SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given of the Second Annual General Meeting of The Slaley Community Trust, to be held in the Slaley Commemoration Hall on Thursday 18 May 2006 commencing at 7.30pm to conduct the business set out in the Agenda.
4 May 2006
AGENDA
1. Notice of Meeting
Note: It is provided by the Constitution of the Trust that an AGM should be held in the month of March or as soon as practicable thereafter and that at least 21 days notice should be given of the AGM. Due to circumstances not within the control of the Executive Committee, it has not been possible to provide 21 days notice. The Chairman will seek the agreement of Members attending the meeting that this notice is sufficient so that the Meeting might proceed. However, if any Member to whom this notice is addressed and who is unable to attend should wish the meeting to be delayed so that appropriate notice is given then would they please advise the Honorary Secretary without delay.
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of first AGM held on 11 March 2005
4. Matters arising therefrom
5. Report and Accounts for the year
6. Election of Chairman
7. Election of Secretary
8. Election of Treasurer
9. Nominations for Executive Committee
Note: It is provided by the Constitution of the Trust that nominations for the Executive Committee shall be in the hands of the Honorary Secretary of the Executive Committee at least 14 days before the AGM. No nominations have been received. The Chairman will seek nominations or volunteers for membership at the AGM and who might be co-opted to serve within the terms of the Constitution. Not all of the current members of the Executive Committee are willing or able to seek re-election.
8. Any other business
9. Date of next AGM
Summer cricket coaching in Slaley see Public Participation 6a for more information.
Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday March 13th 2006, in Slaley Commemoration Hall.
1. Apologies. D.G. Baynes
Present: Councillor Mrs L. Norris in the Chair. Councillors I.C. Hancock, J.K. Robson, Mrs A.S. Robson, Mrs C. Brooks &. Clerk Mrs P. Wilson. District Councillor B.W. Massey. County Councillor Wm Purdue.
Public: Catherine Lincoln. Slaley Notes: Michael & Jean Elphick. Courant Reporter: Lyndsey Wright. Community Trust Executive Committee Member: Peter McKendrick.
Guest: Marge Rastall, Chairperson of Slaley First School Governors.
2. Declaration of Interests.
Councillor Norris for agenda item 17.
3. Minutes of February Parish Council Meeting circulated pages 205 -208):
The minutes pages 205-208 were approved and signed as a true record. Proposed by Cllr Mrs A. Robson, seconded by Cllr J.K. Robson.
4. Notes from Record Playground meeting 20/2/06 (circulated page 209)
The notes as circulated on page 209 were approved and signed as a true record by the Councillors. Proposed by Cllr J.K. Robson and seconded by Cllr I.C.Hancock.
5. Matters Arising:
a) 15 c 9/1/06 Reply TC re Slaley Hall Villas Community Charge. Re-circulated from February (lost) Councillors requested the question to be re-asked.
b) 6 c 130206 Suggested cuts in rail services reply from Neil Raper, Government Office North East received. Forward copy to District Councillor & Slaley W.I.
c) 16 g 13/02/06: Wooley road meeting the B6306 – deep depression on the north-bound carriageway Kevin Allen notified Northumbria Water for action
d) 10d 13/2/06: Cllr Hancock had collected the Definitive Map and text.
6. Public Participation.
a) Mark Lincoln is starting (Summer) cricket coaching in Slaley First School grounds.
b) PMK written own comments re cuts in north rail service will provide PC with a copy.
c) PMK making own comments re Winter House planning application will provide copy.
d) PMK making own comments on Rose & Crown caravan appeal.
e) W.I. carried unanimously comments re northern rail cuts.
f) Colpitts Residents Association writing to PC re Twin bin recycling scheme (see 10h).
7. Annual Highways Report
Councillors happy with individual routes - Will produce the draft for April meeting.
8. Mrs Marge Rastall, Chairman of Slaley School Governors
Letter circulated and attached as appendix 1/130306. A Risk Assessment to reopen the school playing field has been asked for by Slaley Acting Headteacher, Di Murphy. When the RA is received at school a costing exercise will be undertaken, this will include signage and gate catches etc. Specimen wording for two signs were given. The children’s play-equipment area sign prohibiting use and a general sign requesting care and usage outside of school hours. The CT will provide a managerial committee to organise health and safety checks etc, this CT committee will monitor the grounds on a daily and/or weekly basis. School staff/governors will also need to monitor the grounds and the Governing Body will review reports at its spring meeting scheduled for May 18th. There was NO mention of a litter bin. Mrs Rastall continued with a general report of Slaley school, 42 full-time pupils + 13 nursery. Diamond Kids opened in January, very successful French breakfast open morning, Government funding until Summer 2006. School building southern extension completion date given as September 2006. Children involved with Wildlife Bird Boxes & World Book Day. Good support for the school from parents and staff. Mrs Rastall was thanked for her report and attendance at the meeting.
9. Community Trust Report.
Three e-mails received on day of meeting entitled a) Slaley Community Trust needs community support to develop, b) Report to the Parish Council March 2006 & c) a Letter to Parish Councillors relating to the Parish Information Sign. attached as appendix 2/130306. PMK gave a verbal report: communication from the CT was not as good as it could have been, it was hoped this would be improved in Slaley notes, Church Parish Magazine & Slaley website. Cllr Hancock offered to report PC business to the Church Parish Magazine. Specific trusts for specific purposes with specific objectives to fulfil a specific need were easier to establish than a general Community Trust with a general business plan (this latter in place). ‘Planning for Real’ was highlighted as something the CT were pursuing. The question was asked by the Councillors “if that had not been the objective of the Parish Plan in its consultation and discussion forums?” Mr McKendrick was thanked for his reports both written & verbal.
10. Correspondence:
a) 16a 13/02/06 E-mail sent 28/2/06 to Kevin Allen. Letter sent to identified culprit from Ian Hendry, NCC, re bagged dog dirt down drains. Circulated 5 extra bags reported today Clerk to speak with informant + ask KA for a drain clean + speak with Garry Pointer, Solicitor of TC re Environmental Act - local fine by Parish Council on say-so without proof other than visual.
b) NCC Minerals & Waste Development framework Options for Site Specific Allocations – comments by 31st March circulated Cllr Hancock rep 11/7/06 agenda item 12 appendix 2, page 170. Slaley not affected therefore no comments.
c) TC National Spring Clean – 2006 circulated (2005 Sunday April 3rd see minutes page 150 agenda item 6 a) Parish Litter Pick date on agenda for April.
d) TC Hanging Baskets 2006/ Northumbria in Bloom 2006 circulated. Not needed. Holly Bush Nurseries maintain the Parks Side Bungalow Jubilee Planters.
e) ET&WCM Parish Councils Forum letter re Wind Farms in Northumberland circulated
f) Cllr Paul Kelly reply re Wind Farms in Northumberland circulated.
g) TC Burial Grounds Survey – handed to St. Mary the Virgin – Reverend Irvine contacted Clerk and confirmed that ‘all in order’ forms sent in the past and again with this reminder.
h) e-mail re twin bin recycling from BM circulated (see 6f) DC encouraged to organize an area meeting to discuss the anticipated problems. Liaise with Clerk.
i) HRH The Prince of Wales's A R H Initiative circulated
j) The Local Channel; Hadrian’s Wall February update; Clerks & Councils Direct March 2006; CCof N News & leaflets Parish Plans etc. TDC minutes of meetings January
11. Parish Councils Forum meeting 21/2/06 Cllr I.C. Hancock to report.
Loss of rail services, Wind farms, Community Council of Northumberland reduction in staff from 2.5 to .5, Local Strategic Partnerships, Proposed Pop concert at Matfen, Mike Coleman of Volunteering Northumberland – nothing for small rural Northumberland villages – keen to extend but in general people not eager to volunteer for unspecified activities. Good outlet for inexpensive photocopying.
12. LDF: Core Strategy Preferred Options – Comments Cllrs Hancock, Norris & Brook. Cllr Hancock made a written report. Circulated to Cllrs Norris & Brook for comment then forward to Planning Department. Check with Healey, Blanchland & Hexhamshire PC to see if they want a meeting before April deadline.
13. Current Planning Applications:
20060334 Two storey rear extension + wc & porch extension
The Coach House, East Woodfoot circulating
20060319 Two storey rear exentsion + change of use of barns to provide ancillary
living accommodation Winter House circulating
20060195 New vehicular access Linnel Hill No objections in principal – conflicting plans
20060156 Conservatory Pinetops no objections
20060143 Conservatory Oaklea boundary wall concerns
20040701 Conversion of existing stables into holiday cottage East Ridley Hall Appeal
Decisions from Planning Authority
20060124 General Storage + lambing shed Woodside.
** Enforcement Appeal APP/R2928/C/06/2008641 – land to the rear of The Rose & Crown. It was felt the PC had no further evidence to provide the Planning Department.
14. Financial report. Cheques to be signed and confirmation of interim payments.
a) Cheques to be signed
No 262 P Wilson Salary Oct – March £600.00)
P Wilson Annual expenses £217.30) = £817.30
Proposed by Cllr Mrs A. Robson and seconded by Cllr J.K. Robson.
b) Welfare of the Elderly Account. The fund is £498.38.
15. Annual Risk Assessment (draft circulated)
The draft was accepted for the present year.
16. A.O.B.
a) Fresh dog fouling in the village street reported near St. Mary’s.
b) Garden work at Glen Cottage has demolished fencing and dry stone walling.
c) Dumpy bag of building sand been left on the public footpath, outside Old Barn, for many months. Councillors to look and decide action at April meeting.
d) Return of documents requested from Cllr Mrs A Robson. (14) Fire & Rescue Risk Management Plan. (5d) OotDPM Standards of Conduct in Local Government.
17. BOATs update (without Councillor Norris)
No update
Date of March meeting: Monday 10th April 2006. Meeting closed at 9.40 p.m.
Bagged dog excrement placed down the village drains. Find out what happened under AOB 15 a
Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday February 13th 2006, in Slaley Commemoration Hall.
1. Apologies. County Councillor Wm Purdue.
Present: Councillor D.G. Baynes in the Chair. Councillors I.C. Hancock, J.K. Robson, Mrs L. Norris, Mrs A.S. Robson, Mrs C. Brooks &. Clerk Mrs P. Wilson. District Councillor B.W. Massey.
Public: Sheila Borthwick & Joe Joyce. Slaley Notes: Michael & Jean Elphick. Courant Reporter: Lyndsey Wright. Community Trust Executive Committee Member: None.
Guest: Andrew Coney, General Manager, De-Vere Slaley Hall.
2. Declaration of Interests.
Councillors Baynes & Norris for agenda item 16.
3. Minutes of January Parish Council Meeting circulated pages 199 -203):
The minutes pages 199-203 were approved and signed as a true record. Proposed by Cllr I.C. Hancock, seconded by Cllr J.K. Robson.
4. Notes from Public Meeting ‘Affordable Housing’ 12/1/06 (circulated page 204)
The notes as circulated on page 204 were approved and signed as a true record by the Councillors. Proposed by Cllr Mrs A. Robson and seconded by Cllr I.C.Hancock.
E-mail from Vicky law confirming local need supersedes points from non-local higher points.
E-mail from Julie Cuthbertson - obtaining a copy of the new rural lease and will respond when received.
5. Matters Arising:
a) 5d 9/1/06; 7b 12/12/05 Hexham Courant Tynedale Visitor 2006. Cllr. Mrs L. Norris rewrote, circulated, amended slightly and sent to Courant.
b) 7 9/1/06: Mrs M. Rastall agreed to attend the March meeting at 8 p.m. to report on the Spring-term Governors meeting. Meantime in reply to 15 c 9/1/06 school letters will be circulated to Councillors keeping them abreast of School activities and decisions.
c) 8 a 9/1/06 TC Planning – Core Strategy Issues & Options – Preferred Options document discussion - circulated decision to organise a meeting with Lucy Greenfield after document received.
d) 8e 9/1/06 OotDPM – Standards of Conduct in English Local Government: The Future. Circulated. A good document especially annex C page 65 & 68.
e) 8f 9/1/06 Parish Councils Forum 21/2/06 Cllr I.C. Hancock attending.
f) 15b 9/1/06 Reply from Helen Winter re Slaley Hall Holiday Villas. Circulated.
g) 15 c 9/1/06 Reply TC re Slaley Hall Villas Community Charge. Re-circulate for March (lost)
h) 15d 9/1/06 Reply P Atkinson MP re Slaley Hall Villa holiday occupancy conditions (4a 10/10/05; 5a 12/9/05; 2a 8/8/05; 5a 11/7/05; 3 13/6/05) Circulated.
i) 11 9/11/06 DC Brian Massey reported that a kerbside collection was going ahead however elderly residents will be exempt from taking their bins to the designated collection point. However, it was suggested and agreed that a special meeting with Tynedale Council should be called when a presentation of the ‘rural twin bin recycling scheme’ by TC would give the opportunity for rural Parish Councillors to raise their queries and concerns.
6. Public Participation.
a) A typed list of question was presented to the Chairman relating to the Affordable Housing, many of the questions related to the Parish Plan and the Housing Needs Survey and the Chairman stated he would answer the queries when he had time to gather information.
b) A second member of the Public, having missed the affordable housing presentation, was interested in the application criteria. The Clerk to provide application information.
c) Suggested cuts in rail services was raised by a member of Slaley WI. Slaley was strongly objecting to these proposals and felt that this was yet another blow for rural transport. DC Brian Massey informed the meeting that TC had held discussions on this very issue and was trying to keep “ahead of the field”. Clerk requested to write for more information.
7. Annual Parish Meeting & Annual Parish Council Meeting
a) Agree date: Cllr Hancock not able to attend May, Cllr Norris confirmed OK therefore date remains May 8th.
b) Parish highways report arrangements. Clerk to organise draft routes for March.
8. Welcome to Andrew Coney, General Manager, De-Vere Slaley Hall.
Mr Coney informed the meeting that he and his family had made their home in the village and wished to become a part of the community. Mr Coney had already established contact with Mrs Demelza Ross at Slaley First School and hope for a closer relationship between the hotel and the school. Having read the Slaley Parish Plan Mr Coney was aware of the negative feelings and comments relating to Slaley Hall. The hotel had much to offer the community; not least the football pitch could be available for games. De-Vere had inherited a mess from previous owners (Holliday Villas etc) it was time to start a new chapter. Premier Leisure issues could be directed through Mr Coney. Large Firework displays can be a problem for local farmers and horse owners. Councillor JK Robson hinted at the constitution of Slaley Commemoration Hall & links with Slaley Hall.
9. Community Trust Report.
Meeting (informal) with Peter McKendrick & Moyra Riseborough of Community Trust and David Baynes representing Slaley Parish Council on Wednesday 1st February to clarify some points of the Affordable Housing Presentation.
10. Correspondence:
a) TC Static caravans letter Enforcement Notices served.
b) TC venue for Parish Council meetings circulated.
c) Land Registry Durham Southfield Office – registering PC land. NONE
d) NCC Definitive Map collection Thursday 2nd March from TDC, Market Street, Hexham. Councillor Hancock can collect.
e) TC Planning Lucy Greenfield Letter saying Thank You and questionnaire circulated and completed by Councillors Norris & Hancock & Clerk.
f) E-mail from Community Trust Member re Clerk. Councillors agreed reply.
g) E-mail Sports Club Development Officer Cricket coach needed in Slaley advert – Slaley Notes to publicise.
h) Northumberland Minerals & Waste Development Framework Adopted Dec 05
Inspectors Report; Copies available for Inspection List of venues & NCC Letter.
Circulated and noted.
j) LINKs poster on Notice Board; Tynedale Rural Transport Partnership disbanded March 06; NP AONB Discover Guide 06; Community Foundation – Does your Organisation enhance the education & employment opportunities of young people in Northumberland?; Hadrian’s Wall January Update; Easyhire advertising leaflets; NALC papers including Royal Garden Party, Quality Parish Councils, Training Events, Nomination for someone to join the Tynedale Standard Committee; SLCC regional conference 29/3/06; NTC Grant Aid request & 2006 productions; Fitpatrick Woolmer advertising brochure; Timberline play Equipment brochure; Glasdon 2006 prices; Wicksteed Nursery Brochure; TDC Minutes of meetings November /January; TC Planning Public Speaking at development Control Committee (also received in planning training packs); Tynedale Area Committee Papers 24th Jan 06; Dog Trust Poster (A3) too large for Notice Board; TC the design for Hexham Swimming Pool Development comments by Friday March 3rd.
11. TC Joint Discussion Forum Meeting 8/206. Cllr. Mrs L. Norris to report.
Cllr Mrs L. Norris gave a report of the meeting which included: Planning system; FOI Act; Clean Environment; Dog Control; Budget; Local Area Agreement; Wind Farms; Local Area Structure. (Two cases of FOI provision that went to court, 1 won, 1 lost).
12. Current Planning Applications:
20060195 New vehicular access Linnel Hill circulating
20060156 Conservatory Pinetops no objections
20060143 Conservatory Oaklea boundary wall concerns
20060124 General Storage + lambing shed Woodside. No objections
20040701 Conversion of existing stables into holiday cottage East Ridley Hall Appeal
Decisions from Planning Authority
20050787 Re-consultation New Treatments Works Stable Cott High Clear granted
20051419 Conversion of barn to residential use &
removal of adjacent farm buildings Trygill farm granted
20050787 Conversion & extension to barn & outbuildings to link existing dwelling at
Stable Cottage, High Clear. granted
NCC 05/00262/CCD. Extension Slaley First School to provide Pre-school Accom. granted
13. Financial report. Cheques to be signed and confirmation of interim payments.
a) Cheques to be signed
No 261 Hire of Hall 9/1/06 £10; 12/1/06 £20 Public Meeting; 13/2/06 £10 = £40.00
Proposed by Cllr Mrs L. Norris and seconded by Cllr Mrs A. Robson.
b) Welfare of the Elderly Account. The fund is £498.38.
c) Notification of new address for auditor BDO Stoy Hayward LLP
14. Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service – draft Integrated Risk Management Plan – comments by March 6th 2006 circulating during December & January.
Comments received and recorded.
15. A.O.B.
a) On 14/1/06 it was reported to Councillors & NCC Highways that bagged dog dirt was being placed down the village drains. Slaley Notes carried the story in the Courant. NCC Gulley sweeper malfunctioned and damage was done to Croft House drive. NCC carried out remedial work.
b) Meeting between Village Hall car-park sub committee, Landowners, Children’s Play Area Committee members and Kevin Doonan on site on Saturday 11th February. Report as appendix 2/130206. Estimated associated costs IS THE PC HAPPY TO COVER THE half share of COMMEMORATION HALL COSTS?
c) Draft letter to accompany the plans to Tynedale Planning Department. Does the PC want a special meeting with the Hall Management Committee to look at the plans before they are submitted? or do you want to include as a separate agenda item in the March meeting?
d) Draft letter to Raymond Craig as appendix 3/130206.
e) Millennium Litter Bin not emptied since January meeting, full to overflowing. Clerk to e-mail Margaret Sanderson and report.
f) Permanent stables at Trygill farm (no planning application received), change of use from paddock to garden (no planning permission received), property sold with an agricultural tie, horse only some land used by local farmer (rent?).
g) Wooley road meeting the B6306 – deep depression on the north bound carriageway.
h) Three highway portable road signs left outside Trygill Bungalow.
16. BOATs update (without Councillors Baynes or Norris)
a) Two Police Constables looked at Maps with the Clerk of the Joint BOATs committee on Monday 6th February, to establish where confirmed BOATs were in Slaley forest and where illegal vehicles normally park.
b) DEFRA publications received and distributed “Making the best of byways” & “Regulating the use of motor vehicles on public rights of way and off road”.
c) Journal article Monday 6th February entitled “Rambling through a legal minefield”.
d) Byway 44 through Slaley Hall was discussed with Andrew Coney.
e) Setting up “Friends of Slaley Forest” was briefly discussed by Cllr. Hancock.
Date of March meeting: Monday 13th March 2006. Meeting closed at 9.30 p.m.