Do the people of pensionable age in Slaley parish want a christmas spree? Find out more in agenda item 14.
Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday September 4thth 2006, 7.30 p.m. in Slaley Commemoration Hall.
1. Reconvened 4d from August meeting - Vacancy in the Office of Councillor (also 4 10/4/06, 4a 8/5/06, 14 12/6/06 & 18 10/7/06)
Thomas Arthur Henderson proposed by Cllr J.K. Robson and seconded by Cllr I.C. Hancock. Mr. Henderson was duly co-opted onto the Council and signed the declaration papers and book.
After consultation with David Francis the Councillors of Slaley Parish Council agreed to allow Mrs Hughes to speak during the Parish Plan portion of the monthly meetings, during the Public Participation section and if asked at any other agenda item otherwise Mrs Hughes will have the same limitations as the general public until such time as the elections in May 2007 when Mrs Hughes intends to put her name forward for election.
copy of letter to Mrs S Hughes attached as appendix 1/040906.
2. Apologies. District Councillor B.W. Massey, County Councillor Wm Purdue & Mrs A.S. Robson,
Present: Councillor Mrs L. Norris in the Chair. Councillors, J.K. Robson, Mrs C. Brooks, I.C. Hancock & T. A. Henderson. Clerk Mrs P. Wilson.
Public: Mrs S. Hughes. Notes: Jean Elphick. Courant Reporter: None. Community Trust Executive Committee Member: Michael Elphick
3. Declaration of Interests.
Cllr Mrs Linda Norris for agenda item 18.
4. Minutes of August Parish Council Meeting (circulated pages 238-241).
Proposed by Cllr J.K. Robson and seconded by Cllr I.C. Hancock the minutes were signed.
5. Matters Arising.
a) Walkabout report (page 238 first paragraph) Cllr.J.K Robson reported that after a telephone call to Slaley Show Chairman, Albert Weir, he had been informed that there had been no official police request for a second gate into Slaley Showfield.
b) 11e – 14/8/06 Reply from Philip Hindmarsh reference Rose & Crown car park suitable location for Glass Bottle Bank will contact Mrs Hughes. Mrs Hughes reported no contact to date.
c) 5a 14/8/06 E-mail s- Regional Winner: (i) National Conference Confirmation letter that Slaley will be represented by Linda Norris; (ii) Hotel confirmation for Linda Norris; (iii) Presentation time for Linda Norris; (iv) Presentation help from Vicky Law. Pat Linda and Vicky to organise the presentation.
d) 5m 14/8/06 Big Lottery Community Building Fund – Cllr. J.K. Robson reported his attendance and the fund was 100% community buildings and not PC lead activities.
6. Public Participation.
The new Slaley Councillor, Tom Henderson, was introduced to everyone present and Mrs Hughes’ invitation to join during Parish Plan items until the May elections when she proposed to stand for election. The Community Empowerment Award for Affordable Housing was clarified for the public and a financial donation was questioned. Mrs Elphick asked for permission to write a potted history of the members of the PC for the readers of Slaley Notes. The idea was agreed in principal, the content would be checked before publication.
7. Community Trust Report.
Minutes of Meeting Attached as appendix 2/040906 + Reconvened AGM Minutes as appendix 3/040906
8. Correspondence.
a) 7 i from 10/7/06 North Pennines AONB Partnership 50 trees for 50 parishes initiative – Reply from Lesley Silvera + e-mail from Cllr I.C. Hancock interested in both Ladycross & Juliet’s Wood will speak to the Headteacher at Slaley to try and include school children. Cllr IC Hancock to represent the PC on this initiative.
b) Parish Council Forum now 2 meetings (Cllr L. Norris agreed to go to 13th September see agenda 5f of August 14th draft minutes). Cllr IC Hancock will go and possibly Cllr C Brooks & Clerk to the second meeting Monday 20th November – this meeting will attempt to clarify various partnerships to some degree.
c) Copy of E-mail to Kirsty Wills re Linda attending Parish Councils Forum 13/9/06.
d) CPRE Overview Summer 2006 – see Ladycross on page 2
e) Article in Hexham Courant 18/8/06 re Councillor Code of Conduct
f) Japanese Knotweed on C275 reported to Kevin Allen NCC Highways 18/8/06. At 12.45 that afternoon Kevin telephoned and reported that it would be sprayed by NCC highways division.
g) Eastern Tynedale & Western Castle Morpeth Parish Councils Forum date of meeting September 5th Cllr Linda Norris will attend.
h) Twin bin scheme with kerbside collection - Copy of correspondence from Colpitts Grange Residents Association regarding the visit by Claire Wilson on 16th August. + notes made at that meeting. Circulate. It was decided that a letter be sent to Philip Hindmarsh/ Barry Pickering/ Brian Massey asking for an update i.e. conflicting dates for implementation of scheme, what consultation with residents off -kerbside or elderly has taken place and what was the outcome of this consultation. Details of identified Eurobin sites in Slaley parish would be beneficial. A proposed Eruo bin at Colpitts suggested at a site some considerable distance from the B6306 makes the non collection of twin-bins at each household ridiculous. The residents have indicated that they are not going to accept this suggestion.
i) NALC Meet the Funders 4/10/06 at Hexham Mart 2-7 p.m. + News Vol 26 No 4 see article Vulnerable Users will have implications for Slaley Commemoration Hall bookings. Because the PC has a representative on the Management Committee the Councillors must be aware and may need to delegate someone to attend the 6 hour training. Councillors were interested in these implications and training.
j) Milecastle Housing truths Summer 2006; Kompan Playful living – Carlisle Play Seminar 21/9/06
9. Financial report. Cheques to be signed and confirmation of interim payments.
a) Cheques to be signed
No 274 Mrs P Wilson Clerk 6 months salary £750.00
No 275 BDO Audit £141.00.
b) Welfare of the Elderly Account
Balance £ 503.33
c) Interim payments.
Cheque No 273 Hollybush Nursery (Townhead grass cutting) £30.00
Signed by Councillors I.C. Hancock and J.K. Robson.
Proposed by Cllr. C. Brooks and seconded by Cllr. JK Robson.
d) Audit for the Year ended 31st March 2006. Annual Return presented to the Council. Annual Return approved and accepted by the Council. Annual return and Conclusion of Audit placed on Notice Board in Commemoration Hall.
10. Current Planning Applications.
20061088 First floor extension above existing garage + two storey to north and 2 storey extension to east. Beechcroft, 4 Wooley Grange. Objections on size (two houses?).
20061009 Amendments to permission 20050787 Stable Cottage, High Clear. concerns
20060946 Two storey rear extension & external alterations to barns. Winter House.
20040701 Conversion of existing stables into holiday cottage East Ridley Hall-Appeal.
Decisions from Planning Authority
None.
11. Environment Agency – Tyne Catchment Flood Management Plan (5d 14/8/06 circulating).
It was agreed that Slaley PC need not complete this questionnaire because flooding did not affect them.
12. ENCAMS Local Environmental Quality – ‘Litter and the Law’ Cllr. Mrs A Robson to report. (5l 14/8/06)
Not available.
13. ENCAMS Local Environmental Quality – ‘A guide to improving your local environment’ Cllr. I.C. Hancock to report. (5l 14/8/06)
Cllr Hancock reported an extremely useful document and one that he felt all the Councillors should read. It was clearly written and well organized and should stay in the Clerk’s briefcase for reference to many queries regarding our local environment. Circulate.
14. Possible Christmas Outing for the Elderly (6c 14/8/06)
It was agreed that Slaley Notes carry an article to assess interest in people of pensionable age as to their ideas for a Christmas spree. Suggestions included a performance at Hexham Queen’s Hall, the theatre at Consett or a Christmas Pantomine at Newcastle/ Gateshead/ Sunderland etc. German shopping markets at Harrogate or Dobbies garden centre were also given as possibilities. Interest and personal preferences by reply to Slaley Notes or the PC Clerk to identify initial interest. Slaley Notes to give a copy of the article to Slaley parish magazine.
15. TC Local Development Framework Site Allocation Development Plan circulating 10 14/8/06
(very important for future development i.e. car parking/ equipped children’s play area ).
The actual document has been misplaced during circulation, therefore no actual discussion could take place. However, it was decided that whilst no specific sites could be identified the general aims of indiscriminate development were supported. The Councillors felt strongly that every case should be viewed on its merits and not because it had been, or had not been, identified as a potential site during the formulation of the LDF. Obviously the parish still needs an equipped play area and possibly other recreational areas (picnic site near running water, or cycle routes, bridleways etc) should land ever become available for such activities. Similarly workshops and small business opportunities could become available at as yet undiscovered sites (possibly farm buildings) which could be found no longer viable for whatever farmers may need in the decades to follow the publication of the LDP.
16. Parish Plan - Information Board – facilities and services Update.
Equipped Children’s Play Area: 9 14/8/06 (last paragraph) Land to rear of Rose & Crown Inn as possible play area. Mrs Hughes confirmed her request to Geoff Kane of Wolverhampton Dudley, who is part of Union Pub Company. Mr Kane will bring the proposition before his Board during its mid November meeting. Access to the site was questioned. The Clerk who is the co-ordinator for the equipped children’s play area project agreed that shared access to any play area would not be acceptable in today’s health and safety regulations. If and when the brewery decided they would be interested in selling the land then the health and safety aspects of the site would be discussed with various professionals at Tynedale. Cllr. Norris reminded the meeting that a play area was part of the Parish Plan and we must continue to consider every option and look for possible sites.
Information Board: The Community Trust are committed to take this forward although one of its members does not see the need for such a facility. The discussion of the base map from the PC discussions of: page 108 appendix 1-120704 (page 6 of the July 2004 Action Plan, page 113 of the August village walkabout 9/8/04, page 117 agenda item 10 13/9/04, page 118 agenda item 4d 11/10/04, page 122 agenda item 10 8/11/04, page 125 agenda item 7 (Steve Bland consultation) 6/12/04, page 130 agenda item 12 10/1/05, Page 140 agenda item 11, 14/2/05, page 148 agenda item 10 14/3/05 resulting in the transferring to the CT. The facility was originated from the Parish Plan and residents reporting that visitors did not know where to buy fuel, go to the loo, buy local produce, walk, cycle or use a bridleway, get something to eat and/or drink, find somewhere to stay, how to find the bus timetable etc. Mrs Hughes suggested to the CT that they look at Dfds Seaways A4 maps. The Councillors confirmed that the money set aside for the Information Board would be made available on the completion of the Board.
17. A.O.B.
a) Cllr.Mrs L. Norris gave her apologies for the October meeting. Cllr IC Hancock to chair.
b) Litter at Ladycross entrance looks like someone has cleaned out their vehicle – responsibility of landowner ‘Forestry Commission’. Clerk to write and inform them of this litter and ask for its removal.
c) A Councillor had a near miss whilst exiting the Wooley Road onto the B6306 from speeding traffic travelling from the Hexham direction he asks that the SLOW road markings on the B6306 north of Wooley Road junction, south bound carriage way be reinstated.
d) Crossroads at B6306 and C279 visibility impaired for vehicles exiting the C279. Sapling and scrub (gorse etc) growing on the fence line to the south portion of the B6306 are causing a danger.
e) Glen Cottage garden shrubs inside the garden are now overhanging the roadside hedges. Making visibility, especially for low vehicles, at this busy crossroads especially travelling from the east, highly dangerous. Clerk to contact Foster Maddison and ask for some form of pruning to take place in the interest of highway safety.
18. BOATs update
Copy of a letter from Hexhamshire PC to NCC regarding confirmation of BOAT 13. Hexhamshire has asked the Clerk if the BOATs sub committee would consider writing a letter of support. After discussion it was decided that this would not achieve any good as comments were made during 2004 when the application was first made. Hexhamshire’s record of use and misuse will be the remaining means of requesting the placing of a TRO on BOAT 13 and as the BOATs sub group has no such record it was decided that no support letter would be beneficial.
Meeting closed at 9.45 p.m. Date of October meeting Monday 9th.
Slaley Parish Council is the regional winner in the Housing category of the NALC Community Empowerment Awards. see 5a
Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday August 14th 2006, in Slaley Commemoration Hall
The August walk-about report.
On route to the walkabout the vehicle driven by the Parish Clerk containing Councillor JK Robson and prospective Councillor TA Henderson was waved down near Slaley Showfield entrance. Alan Hutchinson came and asked the Clerk if the Parish Council would have any objections to the stone wall (adjacent to the Millennium Feature owned by Slaley Parish Council) being taken down and replaced by a second gate. Apparently Northumrbria Police will stop Slaley Show unless a second entry/exit from the showground can be found/made.
Councillor JK Robson,who still owns the wall either side of the Millennium feature told Mr Hutchinson that he would not consider dismantling any wall for a second gate.
The Clerk asked Alan Hutchinson about an exit via Peter Hutchinson’s land (presently farmed by the Kellett family) – apparently Mr Hutchinson of Low House was not in favour. Then the exit from the field where the cars had been parked through Glebe House gate was suggested; the Police would not consider this exit - it was an emergency exit.
Councillor JK Robson asked Mr Hutchinson to speak with him at a more convenient time.
At Trygill the Councillors looked for a possible site for the 10 wheelie-bins serving Heatherden House, the new Trygill farm barn conversion, Trygill bungalow, Acton House and Stoneyburn. High ground adjacent to the B6306 is where the Councillors thought two larger bins could be permanently kept, this is at the entrance into the five properties however the ownership of the grassed area suggested (adjacent to a garage) would need clarification as it seems to be the access for a footpath to the north of Stoneyburn. The remaining five properties at Trygill could use their own entrances without any problem.
The wheelie bins for the Colpitts Grange road is an entirely different problem – 16 homes = 32 wheelie bins. Again the most sensible solution would be large community bins on the northern grassed verge as you enter the private road. This would mean the refuse lorry reversing into the private road. Walking right to the end of the private road the Councillors were able to determine that the old hard road from Slaley Hall was very narrow and overgrown in places with grass encroaching from the verges, indicating that no large vehicles use this route. Colpitts as a possible village for new development (workshops etc), as suggested by Tynedale Council in its Local Development Framework - Core Strategy – Identifying Villages was looked at as the walk was underway. Every corner of the previous farm buildings has been developed into an extremely tight exclusive housing estate. The only possibility for such development could be Colpittsburn House and its outbuildings situated at the private road junction of the B6306
High Clear was the final point-of-call and the site of planning application 20050787 was looked at – obviously the proposals will create problems with maintenance and emptying of the present shared septic tank for other properties. The private road was walked and again a discussion of where the eight wheelie-bins could be safely stored on the U8079. High Clear House could use a site at their eastern entrance although that was not clarified. The U8079 is a single-track lane, with field entrances to the south many of which have double gates indicating large farm machinery use. Permanent larger bins was again considered the most sensible alternative, however the site for such bins proved very difficult whilst retaining safe access for all uses and users.
The Councillors then returned to Slaley Commemoration Hall for an 8.15 p.m. business meeting
1. Apologies. District Councillor B.W. Massey & County Councillor Wm Purdue & Mrs C. Brooks.
Present: Councillor Mrs L. Norris in the Chair. Councillors, I.C. Hancock, J.K. Robson, Mrs A.S. Robson Clerk Mrs P. Wilson.
Public: T.A.Henderson & Mrs S. Hughes. Notes: None. Courant Reporter: None.
2. Declaration of Interests.
None.
3. Minutes of July Parish Council Meeting (circulated pages 234-237).
Proposed by Cllr I.C. Hancock and seconded by Cllr. A. Robson the minutes were then signed.
4. Matters Arising.
a) 10 10/7/06 & 6i 8/5/06 LDP Identifying smaller villages – telephone report from Lucy Greenfield re our smaller villages. Circulated. Check our concerns are recorded correctly on next draft document.
b) 14 10/7/06 NCC LTP - Reply from NCC 19/7/06 re LTP + copy of letter sent circulated.
c) 14 10/7/06 Second reply from NCC dated 1/8/06
d) 18 10/7/06, 4a 8/5/06 & 14 12/6/06 Vacancy in the Office of Councillor.
Clerk had re-contacted Mr Thomas Henderson after the July meeting and he had joined the Councillors for the walkabout. Mrs S. Hughes had written to the Council on August 5th stating her interest in knowing more about the position (see 5g below). The chairman invited Mr Henderson & Mrs Hughes to stay for the meeting. The item was adjourned until the Council requested clarification of the situation from David Francis and would be reconvened at the September meeting
5. Correspondence.
a) E-mail from Vicky Law announcing that Slaley PC is the Regional Winner in the Housing category in the Community Empowerment Awards. A representative invited to take part in the best practice session in Liverpool on September 23rd. Cllr Mrs Linda Norris to represent Slaley PC at Liverpool.
b) TC Kerbside Twin Bin Recycling Scheme; question sheet, leaflet and letter + draft list of address for none kerbside collection in Slaley parish circulated.
c) E-mail from Blanchland PC re update on wheelie bin circulated
d) Environment Agency: Tyne Catchment Flood Management Plan (CFMP) formal consultation - consultation until October 13th circulating – September agenda item.
e) NCC Highways Consultation – completed by Cllrs Norris, Hancock, Robson & Brooks on behalf of the PC.
f) TC Joint Discussion Forum Wednesday 13th September at 6.30 p.m. Cllr Mrs L Norris will attend.
g) Vacancy for Councillor - information requested by Mrs S.M. Hughes, Rose & Crown. (see 4 d above)
h) Slaley First School July 2006 newsletter circulated.
i) TC The Gambling Act 2005 – read on line - consultation until 22/9/06. circulated.
j) TC Autumn/Winter Litter Pick – extending National Spring Clean throughout the year. Councillors decided that long grass and falling leaves does not go hand-in-hand with autumn/winter litter picking.
k) New 101 number replaces some 999 calls Courant article July 21st circulated. Posted 9/8/06 from TC, Lynn Turner, sent leaflets and poster for distribution in parish. Distributed.
l) ENCAMS Local Environmental Quality – a town and parish council guide. A file entitled ‘A guide to improving your local environment’ and two leaflets entitled ‘Litter and the Law a guide for the public’ Councillor Mrs A Robson to read Litter and the Law and report back Cllr I C Hancock to read A guide to improving your local environment and report back.
m) North Pennines AONB Partnership Annual Report 2005/06; CCoF Northumberland Information Events on the Big Lottery’s Community Building Fund – Cllr J.K Robson going; NCC Area Committee for Tynedale 20th July 2006 Stocksfield; NSP The Boundaries of belonging Communities Consultation – OK now; Selefest 2006 poster on Parish Notice Board 18/7/06; Wicksteed equipment leaflet; Rock report no.13; Pitzpatrick Woolmer equipment leaflet; North east War memorials Project leaflet Summer 2006; Society of Local Council Clerks correspondence; KOMPAN – community play areas; Glasdon products advertising leaflets
6. Financial report. Cheques to be signed and confirmation of interim payments.
a) Cheques to be signed
No 272 Slaley Commemoration Hall meetings 12/6; 26/6 (half charge) 3/7 (half charge) 10/7;
13/7 (Public Meeting); 14/8 = £50.00
b) Welfare of the Elderly Account
Balance £ 503.33
c) Interim payments - None.
Proposed by Cllr J.K. Robson and seconded by Cllr. I.C. Hancock.
d) Audit asked for the reason why the Clerk’s salary had risen by 20%. Chairman, Linda Norris and Clerk, Pat Wilson confirmed the reason to Matt Pickett by e-mail and then by hard copy i.e. increased workload and an attempt to bring salary nearer the national average.
e) It was proposed to look at a possible Christmas outing for the elderly to spend some of the money at the September meeting.
7. Current Planning Applications.
20061009 Amendments to planning permission 20050787 Stable Cottage, High Clear.
20060946 Two storey rear extension & external alterations to barns. Winter House.
20040701 Conversion of existing stables into holiday cottage East Ridley Hall Appeal.
Decisions from Planning Authority
20060697 Two storey side extension Denewood - granted.
20060798 Certificate of lawfulness 52 Slaley Park - granted.
8. Report from July 13th Public Consultation on proposed Play Area & Car Parking (appendix 1/140806).
Copy of Poster, copy of letter to neighbouring residents. Report of Consultation event.
9. Proposed Play Area & Car Parking came to an end (appendix 2/140806).
Includes letter from and to the Scott family, E-mail to everyone who has helped in project. Letter to neighbouring residents. Poster on Notice Board.
Cllr JK Robson was asked if a portion of the Show Field could be purchased for an alternative play area site. He replied “It had never been considered and it was doubtful if planning would allow a children’s play area at the very busy junction at Townhead”. Mrs Hughes thought the brewery, Wolverhampton Dudley, who owned the Rose & Crown Inn may be interested in selling the paddock to the rear of the Rose & Crown. She volunteered to “test the waters” by speaking with John Green, Area Manager, and Geoff Kane, Property and Development Manager.
10. TC Local Development Framework Site Allocations Development Plan Document – circulated.
Make a September agenda item.
11. A.O.B.
a) Caravans still at rear of Rose & Crown Inn – public inquiry dated 20/6/06 (8 weeks on Tuesday 15/8/06) – Mrs Hughes informed the meeting that both caravans would be removed during September.
b) Note of telephone call re speeding agricultural vehicles circulated – Clerk to reply to concerned parishioner.
c) E-mail regarding Northumbria Water - water shortage during hot weather of July. Slaley Notes carried the telephone helpline number 0800 171100. First the Clerk telephone the PC helpline 0845 3370151 set up in March 2006 and was told by a recorded message that the number has not been activated (see page 217, 10j from April 10th 2006 meeting). Clerk to write and say number not activated.
d) Highway report from Stephen Kellett copy of letter sent to NCC highways.
e) Mrs Hughes offered the Rose & Crown car park as a possible site for a Glass Recycle Container – Clerk to contact Philip Hindmarsh with this suggestion.
f) Letter from Margaret Pickering of Peel Flatt about no grass cutting on the Riding Mill road this year – dangerous. Councillors confirmed they had not noticed this particular road being cut back. Clerk to contact NCC Highways about this.
g) Date of September meeting brought forward by one week due to other commitment by Clerk.
Meeting closed at 9.45 p.m. Date of September meeting Monday September 4th
Colpitts and Trygill chosen for the August walk about. see agenda 17.
Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday July 10th 2006, in Slaley Commemoration Hall.
1. Apologies. Mrs L. Norris.
Present: Councillor I.C. Hancock in the Chair. Councillors, Mrs A.S. Robson, J.K. Robson, Mrs C. Brooks. Clerk Mrs P. Wilson. District Councillor B.W. Massey & County Councillor Wm Purdue
Public: Notes: Lesley Woodhouse. Courant Reporter: None. Community Trust Executive Committee Member: Apologies from PMK
2. Declaration of Interests.
Cllr Mrs Ann Robson for agenda item 13.
3. Minutes of June Parish Council Meeting (circulated pages 229-232).
Proposed by Cllr Mrs C Brooks and seconded by Cllr J.K. Robson the minutes were signed.
4. Matters Arising.
a) 13 12/6/6 Letter from the village Pointer ‘Tilly Flynn’ + Mr Flynn’s Poop Scoop report. Clerk reply - thank Tilly for letter & requested Police Speed check in village.
b) 15a 12/6/6 Telephone reply from Environmental health regarding litter to rear of R & C Inn. After a site visit by the inspector it was agreed that the restaurant waste should in future be stored in large rubber bins with a secure fitting lid. Paper waste was acceptable in black bin. Cllr Mrs A Robson reported that a new wheelie bin had been purchased for restaurant waste however the refuse vehicle was presently unable to empty therefore the contents of the wheelie bin was emptied into black bin liners prior to collection.
c) 3b 12/6/06 & 4f 8/5/06 Twin-bin off highway collection list – DC Massey reported work going on behind the scenes together with budget implications with the result that the request list will be several weeks yet.
d) 3d 12/6/06 & 9b 8/5/06 DC B Massey requested a copy of PEO correspondence and any further update.
5. Public Participation.
Lesley Woodhouse suggested the Slaley village police speed check be carried out as people are going to and coming from work.
6. Community Trust Report.
A resumed AGM is organised for July 18th in Slaley Methodist Chapel
Cheque No 271 Audeck – School sign £99.88 (see agenda 8).
7. Correspondence.
a) Blanchland are now back in Hexham Community.
b) Membership of ADAPT’s Board of trustees Cllr Mrs A Robson will respond.
c) Children’s Playground inspection course – Blyth No one attended.
d) Awards for All presentation Morpeth 28/6/06 No one attended.
e) Statement of Community Involvement – Adoption circulated.
f) Tynedale Partnership ‘Tynedale Community Plan’ Richard Powell. Forward a Slaley Parish Plan.
g) Via Michael Elphick – from Viv Younger (see Information Officer in above correspondence) Community Champions – grants for individuals. Not for PC’s Cllr Mrs A Robson to look into this grant making body.
h) Letter from Derek Hull to Cllr L Norris, still unhappy with planning application wording text on page 3 (Affordable houses) see appendix 3 080506 (page 227) and agenda item 8 8/5/06 (page 224). No further action.
i) Tynedale Today July 2006 (front page Affordable homes for Slaley); Northumberland Community News (see Changes in Public Bodies); ADAPTability June 2006; North Pennines AONB Partnership = News + 50 trees for 50 parishes initiative (Cllr Hancock to apply); CE Electric UK Community Update including questionnaire; TDC Minutes of Meetings (see page6 & 7 for report of meeting June 20th then on page 7 the members recommended that TC support the NCT’s second proposal); Clerks & Councils Direct July 2006.
8. Financial report. Cheques to be signed and confirmation of interim payments.
a) Cheques to be signed
None.
b) Welfare of the Elderly Account
Balance £ 503.33
c) Interim payments.
Cheque No 270 Hollybush Nursery (Townhead grass cutting x 2) £60.00
Cheque No 271 Audeck – School sign as per Community trust instructions £99.88
Signed by Councillors I.C. Hancock and J.K. Robson.
Proposed by Cllr Mrs A Robson and seconded by Cllr J.K. Robson.
9. Current Planning Applications.
20060798 Certificate of lawfulness 52 Slaley Park - Acknowledged
20040701 Conversion of existing stables into holiday cottage East Ridley Hall Appeal.
Decisions from Planning Authority
None.
10. Local Development Framework Core Strategy – Identifying smaller villages – circulated (6i 8/5/06) re-circulated June.
GD1 included. Reply that Colpitts was simply a farm conversion and Wooley was a hospital conversion. Neither site should be given planning permission and detract from extending the village for future small scale development
11. Planning Enforcement Appeal 20/6/06.
Cllr I.C. Hancock attended Enforcement Appeal APP/R2928/C/06/2008641 – land to the rear of The Rose & Crown. Cllr Hancocks notes attached 1/100706
Inspectors decision received by e-mail & Hard copy – Dismiss the appeal and uphold the enforcement notice.
12. Special meeting of the Community, Health and Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee Tuesday 20/6/06 Cllr Brooks + Clerk report
Attached as appendix 2/100706. See also agenda 7i above TDC minutes of meetings.
13. Initial Meeting 26/6/06 with Moyra Riseborough, the Play Area Sub group & Commemoration Hall Sub group notes.
a) Notes from 26/6/06 meeting attached as Appendix 3/100706.
b) Subsequent meeting with the Scott family on July 3rd to clarify the Home Guard Hut and ascertain if the asking price for land to the north of the CH was negotiable. Notes as appendix 4/100706
c) Open Consultation evening on July 13th 7 – 9 p.m. especially for neighbours of the CH to make comments before the ideas are taken forward to planning application stage.
d) 18 Individual letters hand delivered through CH neighbours doors informing them of proposals and inviting them to the open consultation meeting. Extra copies left at Slaley Post Office.
e) Posters informing the Public of this Open Consultation placed on Parish Notice Board, Commemoration Hall window and Slaley Post Office Window.
f) Commemoration Hall AGM July 6th. Clerk to PC, Pat Wilson, gave a report to the committee. Andrew Coney, General Manager of De-Vere Slaley Hall, offered the hotel and its staff as the venue for a fund raising event, or the hotel staff to support an event in the CH (i.e. food tasting).
g) Display boards for Thursday 13th will hopefully cover many questions. All will attend.
h) E-mail from PMK seeking advice on seven points of the village improvements identified in the open consultation exercise. Cllr Hancock will draft a reply and circulate for comment – the questions asked are those similar to a grant application.
14. NCC Local Transport Plan circulated
see 19 c below Pam Anderson outside No 9 South park reported Sept 05 should be reported again – different wording – urgent tarmac outside.
15. Local lettings Agreement Slaley e-mail from VL dated June 12th + Local Connection criteria to Planning circulated.
Agreed that at some time in the future if residents cannot be found first from Slaley, 2nd from Healey 3rd from Blanchland then and only then should Hexhamshire become 4th followed by Shotley Low Quarter as 5th.
Draft to Planning adopted as circulated attached as appendix 5 100706
16. Parish Plan Action Plan July 2006 Update.
Additions were made and new copy will be circulated.
17 August walk about.
Colpitts and Trygill were chosen for the venue followed by a brief meeting in the Commemoration Hall. Pat will collect at 7 p.m. Cllrs JK Robson, I.C. Hancock and Mrs L Norris and transport to Colpitts.
18. Vacancy in the Office of Councillor (see 4a 8/5/06 & 14 12/6/06)
Advertised vacancy through Slaley Notes, Slaley website and Parish Magazine has produced no enquiries. Clerk to re-contact Mr Henderson.
19. A.O.B.
a) Journal article – regional quangos circulated
b) Journal article John Prescott & a farm in Kent circulated
c) Notes – Pam Anderson. Circulated see agenda item 14 above.
d) Notes - Gill Hutchinson. Circulated Clerk to request a resurface of footpath noting that work may be undertaken outside the school during the holidays.
e) Notes – telephone call PMK re funding for play area. circulated
f) Telephone call from Mrs Green, Drapers Cottage, she and her husband Nigel are helping with Slaley Show. Slaley schoolchildren have produced an enormous banner advertising the show it is too heavy and cumbersome to place on the show-field. Mrs Green was asking about the possibility of placing this banner on the grass at Townhead strung between the trees for up to a week before the show. I informed Mrs Green she must speak with Kevin Allen of NCC highways, and Helen Winter of Tynedale planning to get both parties permission before such an item could be placed on the NCC highway verge. Both telephone numbers were provided to Mrs Green.
g) C279 Slaley Road closed notice in Hexham Courant + notices at each end of the Highway (Dukesfield & Holly Hill crossroads). CC Bill Purdue requested clarification and was told only two days work. CC Bill Purdue will re-ask the question for clarification – highway notices also state the two months closure.
h) T junction signs at Brown’s Law road have been turned and bent. Clerk report to NCC highways.
i) During the meeting of July 3rd Mr. Scott reported the dangerous conditions for traffic using Slaley village on Saturday July 1st from parked vehicles attending Slaley School Fete and parked vehicles opposite from villagers. He and another farmer were bailing Silage at Townhead fields and found the village almost impassable in a tractor + farm machinery. Larger vehicles (lorries or tour buses) would not have been able to navigate the reduced highway and emergency vehicles (ambulances, fire engines etc) would not have able to stop at their intended village destination. Clerk to write to Slaley School asking if a village car park gets permission will the school suggest that visitors use this facility and request ‘no parking cones’ from Northumbria Police as happens with Slaley Show.
j) CC Bill Purdue suggested new “speed humps” for Slaley village which deliver a loud noise into the vehicles rather than inside the homes of residents. A trial at Snods Edge is not proving totally conclusive of any improvement.
20. BOATs update
a) E-mail sent to Brian Massey re sighting of 20/30 bikes in Hexhamshire on June 11th DC B Massey reported he had been unable to find any further evidence of exact location or number of trail bikes.
b) Cllr Hancock report Natural England (replacing English nature in 2007 ) will commence with the DLW project in Northumberland. Researchers will be appointed. MK questions the qualifications of these researchers. There will be a dialog with affected Parish Councils etc.
Meeting closed at 9.43 p.m. Date of August meeting Monday 14th.