Slaley, Northumberland

June Minutes

Thank You to Simon Band for his work on our parish notice board - see agenda 3c and 6d in May minutes.

Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday June 12th 2006, in Slaley Commemoration Hall.

Apologies. District Councillor B.W. Massey. Mrs L. Norris & Mrs A.S. Robson
Present: Councillor I.C. Hancock in the Chair. Councillors, J.K. Robson, Mrs C. Brooks. Clerk Mrs P. Wilson. County Councillor Wm Purdue
Public: Joe Melvine. Slaley Notes: Jean & Michael Elphick. Courant Reporter: None. Community Trust Executive Committee Member: Peter McKendrick

1. Declaration of Interests.
None.

2. Minutes of May Parish Council Meeting (circulated pages 223-225).
Proposed by Cllr C Brooks and seconded by Cllr JK Robson the minutes were signed.

3. Matters Arising.
a) 4e 8/5/06 & 11 10/4/06 – Blanchland Affordable Houses Local Lettings Policy circulated. At 4 p.m. today the draft Slaley’s LLP arrived by e-mail. The Councillors felt that the draft incorporates most of our points although some statements were not correct (association with Hexhamshire who already have 14 affordable homes) Clerk to request a delay until Cllr Norris gets back from holiday or if urgent an evening meeting to discuss.
b) 4f 8/5/06 Twin-bin meeting follow up DC Brian Massey e-mailed Ian Douglas asking for a copy of TC’s list of identified properties where a problem is expected. Again an e-mail arrived today stating Tynedale will need a further three weeks to produce a list.
c) 6d 8/5/06 Reply from Simon Band no charge for work on notice board.
d) 9b 8/5/06 Reply from Planning Enforcement Officer re Pine Hill caravan.
e) APM 16 8/5/06 (page 222) Reply from Andrew Coney, De Vere Slaley Hall, will ask concierge team to remind taxi providers that the road is a restricted highway.

4. Public Participation.
Timescale of wheelie bin introduction was asked by a Colpitts resident and was there likely to be further consultation.

5. Community Trust Report.
a) Emailed AGM 2006 report, minutes of 05 AGM and financial report circulated. A resumed AGM is organised for July 18th to try and establish a new Executive Committee. This will be well publicised through 2 x A5 inserts in the parish magazine and mentioned in Slaley Notes. A volunteer has been found to carry the Parish Information Board forward.
b) copy of e-mail to Mark Henderson from Community Trust circulated
c) e-mail from Reg Corbidge re funding for School Grounds Project circulated
d) Cllr. Hancock had spoken with David Francis (NALC) re legitimate contribution of PC funds to the CT. DF’s reply tabled.
Messrs McKendrick/Melvine confirmed that the costs for items 1 and 4 on the request for funding were estimates. The costs of items 2 and 3 – signs were actual expenditure. The immediate provision of all the items on the funding list was not a condition of the reopening of the school grounds. Cllr Brooks said that FOSS had considered providing picnic tables in the past but she was unsure of their current position on this. The PC referred the CT representatives to Minute 5 of the December 2005 (page 195) and minute 7 of the January 2006 (page 200) (litter bins) then minute 8 of the March 2006 minutes (pages 210/211) (signage & gate catches) meetings of the PC, which recorded that the PC had agreed to pay for the litter bin or some similar expenditure. The CT representative at a meeting had stated that this would help the CT with other funding applications, then in preparation. The request for funding now presented to the PC was consequently much larger than expected, and the PC had no funds earmarked for this project – the expectation had been that the CT would be able to access funding not available to the PC. The PC agreed to meet the cost of the signage on presentation of the accounts and Vat invoices.
CC Bill Purdue invited the Trust to discuss with him the funding of the picnic tables and benches though his NCC small schemes grant. The establishment of a contingency fund for the school grounds project was discussed. While acknowledging the large amount of hard work undertaken by the CT to get this far with the school grounds, the PC felt that the CT ought to be accessing independent funding rather than relying solely on the PC, District and County sources. The PC was advised by the NALC that if Slaley CT continues after its reconvened AGM, than a small annual PC grant COULD be given (subject to agreement). The members of the PC present at the meeting thought this was a better way forward than a one-off £500 donation to a contingency fund. The PC pointed out that the development of an equipped children’s playground near the Commemoration Hall was an entirely separate project. The PC would own and be responsible for this playground.
In conclusion (a) Slaley PC cover the costs of signage and signs, (b) CC Bill Purdue will make enquiries to cover the cost of a picnic table from an NCC grant. (c) Slaley Parish Council will discuss an annual grant at its December meeting.

6. Correspondence.
a) Jane Bailey request for £25 funding towards St. Mary’s Flower Festival. Agreed
b) Special meeting of the Community, Health and Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee Tuesday 20/6/06 – future management of unplanned orthopaedic surgery (trauma) at Hexham Hospital + separate briefing notes – Cllr Brooks + Clerk may attend.
c) NCC Consultation on the Financial information provided by the County Council survey completed by three Councillors and returned to NCC by June 12th.
d) NCC Local transport Plan LTP 07/07 respond by 31/8/06 circulating complete July meeting.
e) Consumer Council for Water meeting 13/6/06 circulated.
f) Slaley First School June Newletter circulated
g) TC Planning Department ‘Public Speaking at Development Control Committee’ to make clear that PC’s are allowed to speak if the PC member requests permission from the Committee Administrator and has been (one person only) selected to speak
h) Northumberland Strategic Partnership The boundaries of Belonging Communities (Slaley is with Hexham) Blanchland and Healey are with Prudhoe. circulated. E-mail to Healey asking what action if any being taken.
CALOR Village of the Year questionnaire; North Pennines AONB partnership Annual Forum 29/6/06; Ccof N information evening on the big lottery’s community buildings fund (understand from Cllr K Robson that these dates now cancelled; Northumberland Community News Col 26 No 2); Glasdon advertising leaflets; Charter 88 campaign for a modern and fair democracy; NALC £1,000 for sharing your experiences + Community Empowerment Awards.

7. Financial report. Cheques to be signed and confirmation of interim payments.
a) Cheques to be signed
No 268 Northumberland association of Local Councils Annual Subs £91.81
No 269 St. Mary’s Flower Festival grant £25.00
Proposed by Cllr Mrs C Brooks and seconded by Cllr. J.K. Robson.
b) Welfare of the Elderly Account
Balance £ 503.33
c) Interim payments.
Cheque No 267 Hollybush Nursery (Townhead grass cutting) £30.00
Signed by Councillors I.C. Hancock and J.K. Robson.
d) Internal Audit
Completed by Margaret Weatherley. Clerk underpaid 40p in expenditure + Asset register completed.

8. Current Planning Applications.
20060697 Two storey side extension Denewood, Wooley Grange circulating * statutory notice in Hexham Courant stating that application does not comply with Local Plan
20060504 Seven Residential units associated access + car parking land east of Rosslyn - supported.
20040701 Conversion of existing stables into holiday cottage East Ridley Hall Appeal.
Enforcement Appeal APP/R2928/C/06/2008641 – land to the rear of The Rose & Crown
Decisions from Planning Authority
None.

9. Arrangements for Planning Enforcement Appeal 20/6/06.
Cllr I.C. Hancock to attend.

10. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Local Authority Bylaws in England circulated (6h 8/5/06) Cllr J.K. Robson / Cllr C Brooks to report.
Notes attached as appendix 1 120606

11. Local Development Framework Core Strategy – Identifying smaller villages – circulated (6i 8/5/06) Cllr J.K. Robson / Cllr C Brooks to report.
Interesting that Slaley has three villages Slaley, Wooley & Colpitts. GD1 not included with letter, re-circulate and include.

12. Eastern Tynedale & Western Castle Morpeth Parish Councils Forum meeting
on 23rd May 2006. Cllr. C Brooks to report.
Discussions covered: Wind Farms; (3 applications for Kirkwhelpington wind farms); Matfen Pop Concert; North east Assembly; Review of Community Plan – draft plan for August meeting; Review of health provision; planning issues relating to telecommunications masts; Local Parish Websites; Belonging Communities – shire counties becoming Unitary Authorities.

13. Dog Fouling Review.
Dog Fouling is still happening and this could be caused by dogs regularly seen out without an owner: pointer, terrier type, Heinz 57 or children walking puppies and dogs. It was agreed that Slaley Notes carry an article to include (1) A new legislation will enable the PC to issue a fixed penalty. (2) Repeated reports of unaccompanied dogs in the village. (3) Reminder that a supply of dog bags are inside the Parish Council notice board.
Reply from TC Solicitor to question of March 17th. Circulated.

14. Vacancy in the Office of Councillor (see 4a 8/5/06)
Advertise vacancy through Slaley Notes, Slaley website and Parish Magazine.

15. A.O.B.
a) A neighbour to the Rose & Crown telephoned the Clerk about litter and restaurant waste stored in black bin liners which are then pulled open by wild/domestic animals/cats or carried over a wide area by the wind. One morning a fish head was found on the car roof. Clerk to inform Environmental health and ask for bins to be provided which should keep the bin liners free from scavengers.
b) copy of Playdale Plan from Kevin Doonan. Moyra Riseborough has indicated she would be happy to coordinate the project of car parking, play area, etc It was agreed that the Clerk contact Moyra and arrange possible dates for a meeting. Clerk also to contact Robbie Hutchinson (RPS) about the 100% increase in land value from his estimate.

16. BOATs update
NCC report form of off road motorbike nuisance circulated. Copies given to Slaley Notes, Parish magazine and Slaley Post Office.
Clerk reported Sunday 11th, 5 trail bikes passed LH at 9.44 a.m. followed by a further 3 at 9.45 a.m. At 2.45 p.m. three back passed LH towards the village. At 10.35 a.m. Cllr K Robson reported three quad bikes travelling up Slaley village. None of these can be reported they are legal and yet show the extent of activity.
Cllr Brooks also reported many speeding road bikes using the B6306 outside her property.
Meeting closed at 9.50 p.m. Date of July meeting Monday 10th.

April Minutes

Agenda item 16e reports that Slaley Youth Klub supervisors are needed.

Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday April 10th 2006, in Slaley Commemoration Hall.

1. Apologies. District Councillor B.W. Massey. County Councillor Wm Purdue. Mrs A.S. Robson,
Present: Councillor Mrs L. Norris in the Chair. Councillors I.C. Hancock, J.K. Robson, Mrs C. Brooks & Clerk Mrs P. Wilson.
Public: None. Slaley Notes: Jean & Michael Elphick. Courant Reporter: Lyndsey Wright. Community Trust Executive Committee Member: None

2. Declaration of Interests.
Councillor Norris for agenda item 17.

3. Minutes of March Parish Council Meeting circulated pages 210 -212):
The minutes pages 210-212 were approved and signed as a true record. Proposed by Cllr, I.C. Hancock seconded by Cllr. J.K. Robson.

4. Vacancy in the Office of Councillor
Resignation letter of D.G. Baynes circulated to all Councillors. Vacancy notice posted in Parish Notice Board. If no election requested we can nominate someone by 26th April. Suggestions were discussed. A card was signed for Mr. Baynes.

5. Matters Arising:
a) 10a 13/03/06 16a 13/02/06 re bagged dog dirt down drains. KA carried out a second village drain clean week commencing 27/3/06. No reply Garry Pointer, Solicitor of TC . Good article in Hexham Courant.
b) 16c 13/03/06 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. Bag disappeared over the weekend no action needed.

6. Public Participation. None

7. Annual Parish Highway Report
Drafts received from Cllrs Hancock; Norris; Brookes and JK Robson + Clerk. Councillors decided to split the remaining areas amongst themselves. Village & Wooley Road (Pat), Hexham Road from Townhead to Dipton Cut (Keith), Glen crossroads to Dipton Foot Farm (Ian). Letter from A & P Hutchinson re Parish Highways this was checked against Councillors reports.

8. Annual Litter Pick
Sunday April 30th at 2 p.m., weather permitting, was chosen as the date for the Litter Pick. A prize for the most humorous item collected to be given. Hexham Courant and Slaley Notes to inform the public of this. Carolyn to ask Albert if he still has the large orange warning signs.

9. Community Trust Report.
Report received by e-mail and circulated. Attached as appendix 1/100406. A separate e-mail was sent to DG Baynes seeking Parish Council support for a “special event” on the reopening of the school field. The Clerk responded by e-mail with the news of Mr Baynes’ resignation as a Parish Councillor. It was the feeling of all the Councillors present that the trial reopening should be a softly, softly approach at least until the trial period is reported at the May Governors meeting.

10. Correspondence:
a) E-mails & telephone conversations between Clerk & Margaret Sanderson re non empty of Millennium Litter Bin and Commemoration Hall refuse bins. All emptied last Thursday.
b) Great North Air Ambulance Service Annual Report as a charity they are accountable to the general public & organisations that support it. How the charity is governed & structured to deliver its objectives. circulating
c) Defra – Clean Neighbourhoods & Environmental Act 2005 circulated – Clerk to check website & possibly order copy,
d) NCC – N Local Transport Plan – Integrated Transport Priorities 06/07 circulated – Cllr Norris to check highway Code for rules on children playing signs in rural areas.
e) TC – Reply John Copping – Reclaim Council Tax - circulated
f) Slaley First School Kidantics + March Newsletter (jammed some computers) circulated
g) Letter from A & P Hutchinson re Parish Highways. Circulated (see 7 above)
h) LDF – Preferred Options reply (thanks to Cllr Hancock) circulated attached as appendix 2/100406
i) Local Works Update (we supported this & asked P Atkinson to support) circulated
j) CE Electric UK dedicated telephone line during prolonged power interruptions. Circulated. What can be a major problem in one area may not fit the criteria described – only time will tell if this works.
k) Hadrian’s Wall Communication Update March 2006. circulated
l) Campaign to Protect Rural England Spring 2006 (Wind farms page 2) circulated
m) C Planning – Supplementary Planning Document - New housing: Planning obligations for sport and play facilities. (see 11 below)
n) Date of Eastern Tynedale & Western Castle Morpeth PC’s Forum , Tueasday May 23rd, 7.30 p.m. at Wylam Institute. Cllrs Norris, Hancock & Clerk unable to attend. Cllr Brooks volunteered to attend – Clerk to e-mail Adrian Hinchcliffe (copy Cllr Brooks).
o) Update from Neil Raper DoT Review of Northern Franchise e-mailed
p) Peter Atkinson E-News Bulletin (Spring 2006) e-mailed
q) N NP&C Joint Local Access Forum “Parish Pride’ Public Rights of Way in your Parish circulating.
r) Minutes of Bi-Annual joint Tynedale Council/Parish Council Discussion Forum – 8/2/06 circulating.
s) North Pennines AONB Partnership Festival/Events Programmers 2006 distributed.
Northumberland National Park Authority – Updating database details of Clerk confirmed;
Milecastle Housing Spring 2006; Wicksteed Leisure leaflets; ADAPTability March 2006; Glasdon products; NCC Tynedale Area Committee. Local Works Spring 2006 news-sheet & letter

11. Affordable Housing Update.
TC Planning – Supplementary Planning Document - New housing: Planning obligations for sport and play facilities. Cllr Hancock reported – This has been approved and adopted by TC. All new housing will contribute to play areas. Slaley with Hexhamshire is Sub-area 6 and any building monies could be divided between the two parishes, there is nothing in document to assure us that all the money would come to Slaley. Point 8 of a hectare per 1000 residents should be the normal area of open space. This is split 5/3 open space/ equipped play areas. Slaley has none. Hexhamshire has a sports field, tennis courts etc. Full written report attached as appendix 3/100406. Clerk to arrange a meeting with Vicky Law to discuss the 106 agreement (as requested by Vicky) probably day-time due to holiday commitments.
E-mail sent to Vicky Law & Susi Goncu asking for clarification on two points – these received at 4.55 p.m. this evening and were read to the meeting. Numerous e-mails & telephone calls to Kevin Doonan asking if sizes have been established and recorded – tonight a plan (although incorrect was delivered). Robbie Hutchinson to be contacted for a land value a.s.a.p.

12. April Parish Plan Action Plan Update
Alterations and improvements were made to the draft copy.

13. Twin bin re-cycling Meeting.
Confirmation of meeting 4th May from Ian Douglas. Cllrs K Robson, C Brooks + Clerk will attend the meeting. Letters of concern received (Pat: Wendy Tucker; Brian English; Colpitts Grange Residents Association; Alan & Blanche Bainbridge; Mike & Jackie Anton; Liz Courage & Metcalfe family of Palm Strothers.

14. Current Planning Applications:
20060334 Two storey rear extension + wc & porch extension
The Coach House, East Woodfoot Listed Building? Further extensions within policy?
20060319 Two storey rear exentsion + change of use of barns to provide ancillary
living accommodation Winter House (Copy of PMK’s concerns received) No objections
20040701 Conversion of existing stables into holiday cottage East Ridley Hall Appeal
Decisions from Planning Authority
20060195 New vehicular access Linnel Hill granted
20060156 Conservatory Pinetops granted
20060143 Conservatory Oaklea refused
** Enforcement Appeal APP/R2928/C/06/2008641 – land to the rear of The Rose & Crown. Correspondence between meetings resulted in a letter of support being sent to the Planning Inspectorate and a commitment from the Councillors to attend a possible enquiry.

15. Financial report. Cheques to be signed and confirmation of interim payments.
a) Cheques to be signed
No 263 Slaley Youth Club (Northumbria Youth £45/Sun Alliance insurance £72) = £117.00
No 264 Allianz Cornhill includes Seat, Notice Board 2 Litter Bins + Millennium Seat £331.67
No 265 Whitley Chapel YFC includes annual grant £100 + rally contribution £50 = £150.00
Proposed by Cllr C. Brooks and seconded by Cllr. I C Hancock
b) Welfare of the Elderly Account. The fund is £498.38 - needs 2005 interest added.
c) 2005/06 Balance Sheet presented to the meeting, attached as appendix 4/100406
d) Notification from BDO that the Parish Council Audit will take place on 14th July 2006. Display of notice should be undertaken 29th May – 11th June. Records available between 12th June – 7th July

16. A.O.B.
a) Fly Tipping near Ladycross entrance needs reporting.
b) Fly Tipping of tyres etc reported opposite Slaley Hall entrance has now been picked up and thrown over the wall into Healey private woodland.
c) Debris left on the grass verge of the public highway after an accident was discussed. – Clerk to request official position on this littering of the countryside from NCC Highways.
d) Request a written report from the AGM from Bill Purdue as County Councillor, Brian Massey as District Councillor, Cllr K Robson as Chairman of Slaley Commemoration Hall, Marg Rastall as Chair of Slaley School Governors, Lesley Woodhouse as Secretary for Slaley Youth Klub, Moyra Riseborough as Chair of Slaley Community Trust, Linda Norris as Vice Chairman of Slaley Parish Council, and Pat Wilson as Co-ordinator of Children’s Play Area Group.
e) Lesley Woodhouse reported by telephone to the Clerk that Youth Klub supervisor numbers had fallen to four and unless more adult interest could be generated the Klub would have no alternative but to close down. A meeting to establish the club’s future was arranged for April 26th.

17. BOATs update (without Councillor Norris)
The latest newsletter from YDGLA was recorded when it is recorded that the NERC Bill has given a cut off date for BOAT applications as January 2005. This does not help the Old Coal Road or the Espershields applications.

Date of May AGM, Public Meeting & Monthly meeting: Monday 8th May 2006. Meeting closed at 9.50 p.m.

May Minutes

A shortened business meeting in May after the Annual Parish Council meeting and the Annual meeting. A copy of the annual reports is available in the lending library at Slaley Commemoration Hall.

Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday May 8th 2006, in Slaley Commemoration Hall.

1. Apologies. County Councillor Wm Purdue. I.C. Hancock & Mrs A.S. Robson
Present: Councillor Mrs L. Norris in the Chair. Councillors, J.K. Robson, Mrs C. Brooks. Clerk Mrs P. Wilson. District Councillor B.W. Massey
Public: None. Slaley Notes: (Lesley Woodhouse apologies). Courant Reporter: (apologies Lyndsey Wright). Community Trust Executive Committee Member: None

2. Declaration of Interests.
BOATs issues Councillor Norris.

3. Minutes of April Parish Council Meeting (circulated).
Amendments to draft minutes as presented. The minutes pages 216-219 were approved and signed as a true record. Proposed by Cllr J.K. Robson and seconded by Cllr. Mrs C Brooks.

4. Matters Arising.
a) 4 10/04/06 Vacancy in the Office of Councillor. TC confirmed we can co-opt a replacement Member. Clerk contacted R. Charlton, M, Kennedy, G Jackson, R Henderson & T Henderson none are interested or able to stand at present, the latter presently working in London would be very interested later this year when his employment returns to the North East. June agenda item discuss a flyer
b) 8 10/04/06 Annual Litter Pick. Five members of the Parish Council, 5 members of the Public and one teenager carried out the Parish Litter Pick. Some 25 bags were collected plus RTA (road traffic accident) parts, discarded highway signs, central heating boiler etc. All items have since been collected by TC. Jean Elphick won the prize for a very large bag of shredded paper.
c) 10c 10/4/06 Defra- Clean neighbourhood & Environmental Act 2005. Clerk made no progress.
d) 10d 10/4/06 Highway Code Children Playing sign guidelines Cllr Norris no progress. Cllr Brooks to check on website.
e) 11 10/04/06 Meeting with Vicky Law to discuss 106 agreement appendix 1/080506
f) 13 10/4/06 Twin Bin Recycling Meeting – Report as appendix 2/080506 Cllr Massey to request a list of exemptions according to Tynedale and then we can compare with our known list.
g) 16 a & b 10/4/06 Kevin Allen NCC highways replied that all fly tipping should be reported to TC. RTA debris, should be taken away by the crew attending the accident. What is left is the responsibility of the District Council and the DC should be encouraged to clear the roadsides before growing grass covers the debris and causes a breakdown when the mechanical grass cutter comes in contact with the debris. Fly Tipping still opposite Ladycross entrance gate. Townhead Litter bin not emptied last Friday.

5. Public Participation. None.

6. Correspondence.
a) NCC Allotment & Poultry Keeping information request – information requested by e-mail from Councillors, completed and returned.
b) Susi Goncu Dog-Proof Fencing for Play Areas reply by May 17th.
c) TC State of the Area Debate 25/4/06 circulated by e-mail Cllrs decided against attendance.
d) E-mail (dated 21/4/06) circulated Simon Band attending to Parish Notice Board. Noted on Sunday May 7th that the board was back in situ and looking very good. Letter of thanks and request for payment to be sent.
e) AMEC Wind Energy offer to visit a meeting and provide information or answer questions on wind farms. Not needed at present.
f) TC Free bus travel within Tynedale poster – placed on notice board
g) TC Lucy Greenfield – Core Strategy Preferred Options consultation. – thank you for our comments.
h) OotDPM Local Authority Bylaws in England: A discussion Paper – middle of year a white paper on the future of Local Government. Content of this discussion paper will help inform the content of the White Paper. Circulate/report back at June meeting.
i) TC LDF: Core Strategy – Identifying smaller villages – relates to Policy GD1 circulate and report back at June meeting.
j) TC Parish Council Toolkit – Version Two February 2006
k) Slaley School copy Letters dated 4th & 24th April 2006.
l) E-mail copy of Community Trust letter to Marge Rastall, Chair of Governors, re opening of School grounds. Circulated by e-mail.
m) Northumberland Strategic Partnership – The boundaries of “Belonging” Communities – Consultation; Northumberland Strategic Partnership – Building a stronger Northumberland – partnership events in May; TDC minutes of meetings March; Glasdon advertising, Clerk & Councils Direct May 2006; Shaws Books etc for Local Councils; NCC Northumberland Local transport Plan 2006-11; NCC Tynedale Area Committee May 11th; CC of N Spring Meeting + Walk in the Woods throughout May.

7. Financial report. Cheques to be signed and confirmation of interim payments.
a) Cheques to be signed
No 266 Hire of Commemoration Hall 13/3/06; 10/4/06; 25/4/06; 8/5/06 @ £10 each = £40
Proposed by Cllr Mrs C Brooks and seconded by Cllr. J.K. Robson.
b) Welfare of the Elderly Account
Balance brought forward £498.38 + June 05 Interest £2.59. December 05 Interest £2.36 = £ 503.33
c) Statement of Assurance.
Section two of Audit papers agreed.

8. Current Planning Applications:
20060504 Seven Residential units associated access + car parking land east of Rosslyn.
106 agreement meeting notes copy as appendix 1/080506. Viewing of plans for the public notes as appendix 2/080506. E-mail confirmation from Julie Cuthbert (Two Castles) confirming that Two Castles did not consult with the owners of Rosslyn with regard to their view. Neither did the owner of Rosslyn contact Two Castles with regard to this.
PC support application, however concern over stone conduit running under site request that this re-piped before site work begins.
20040701 Conversion of existing stables into holiday cottage East Ridley Hall Appeal.
Enforcement Appeal APP/R2928/C/06/2008641 – land to the rear of The Rose & Crown
Decisions from Planning Authority
20060334 Two storey rear extension + The Coach House, East Woodfoot Granted
20060319 Two storey rear exentsion + Winter House Refused

9. A.O.B.
a) Clerk sent an e-mail by the office manager at Fawside, Allendale warning of a new computer virus. The warning was sent on to the Councillors. Michael Elphick explained the reasons for not believing this type of e-mail even though you know the sender. The Clerk apologised.
b) Talk in village shop that planning department is aware that one caravan is not being removed because of an accident in 2005. Clerk to check with planning Enforcement Officer.
c) Hand delivered letter from Janis Irvine writing of her sadness that Slaley Parish Council has not chosen to use the parish magazine to advertise the Annual Meetings. Clerk to reply and include a yearly planner.

Date of June meeting Monday June 12th. Cllr Norris gave her apologies in advance.

Meeting ended at 9.55p.m.

Welcome to the 147th Slaley Show!

The Show date: Saturday 12th August 2006

Townhead Field, Slaley, Hexham, Norhtunmberland, NE47 0AG

This year sees the sheep back for the first time since foot and mouth in 2001. They will be joined by the horses and ponies, dogs (including the breed show for the Sporting Lucas terriers), poultry (with new classes for ducks) and the fabulous Alpacas. Lets not forget the horticulture, industrial, floral, woodcarving and turning and children’s classes. Also the craft tent with added demonstrations, trade stands, side shows, Five Rivers brass band, Charlie the magician, and main ring attractions including Falconrydays, Whitley Chapel Young Farmers and The Haydon Hunt Hounds, with refreshments and a drink in the bar you are guaranteed an enjoyable day in beautiful surroundings.
Entrance: £4 adults, £2 concessions, children under 12 free, carparking free.

Why not try your hand at baking a cake, some scones, a tart, showing your sweet peas, pot plant, potatoes and tomatoes, a ‘show stopper’ floral art arrangement, an individually crafted piece of wood work, and if you’ve been before a photo of a previous Slaley Show. There’s something for everyone from the traditional handicrafts, knitting, needlework, painting, walking sticks, wood carving and turning to a decorated wellie and most pathetic plant. The children’s classes cater for all ages and why not impress with your scarecrow making skills.With prize monies for the quoits it worth a go!
On a more practical note all this would not happen without a lot of help setting up before, on the day, and packing up after. If you would be interested in lending a hand please let me know (Vicky 01434 673782 elftoria@aol.com).
Please come along and join in or just come along and watch, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the whole event.
Collect your schedule from the Secretary West Burnside Slaley Hexham NE47 0AG, the Post Office, Commemoration Hall, The Rose and Crown, The Travellers Rest or The Dipton Mill. Most entries close 6th August 2006.