Four years after adoption of the Parish Plan in January 2004 Slaley Parish Councillors are considering that the Parish Plan Steering Group be asked to reform and upgrade the Action Plan, see agenda item 14b.
Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday January 14th 2008, in Slaley Commemoration Hall 7.30 p.m.
1. Apologies. S Davison.
Present: Councillor I.C. Hancock in the Chair. Councillors Mrs L. Norris, Mrs C. A. Brooks, Mrs A. S. Robson, Ms M Palmer, & Clerk Mrs P. Wilson. District Councillor B.W. Massey & County Councillor Wm Purdue.
Public: None. Courant Reporter: Apologies Rebecca Dixon. Slaley Notes: None & Community Trust Executive Committee Member: Michael Elphick.
2. Declaration of Interests & Hospitality Record.
Cllr. Mrs L. Norris for agenda item 4a & 16.
3. Minutes of December Parish Council Meeting (pages 369-373 + appendices 1a & 1b pages 374 & 375, 2 page 376 & 3 page 377)
Proposed by Cllr.Mrs CA Brooks and seconded by Cllr. Mrs L. Norris the minutes were approved and signed.
4. Matters Arising.
a) 3 12/12/07 Modification Order No 8 2007 BOAT 44 – after discussion with The 4 Parishes BOATs joint committee and having read the legal letter from Slaley Hall the reply from Slaley Parish Council attached as appendix 1/140108 page 383 was agreed as the reply. CC Purdue asked for a copy.
b) 8 10/12/07. Belonging Communities in Tynedale. – Cllr IC Hancock attended the meeting on December 11th (8f 10/12/07). A written report was made that evening and a reply to Andrew J Dean was sent 19/12/07 with a copy to DC Brian Massey. CC Purdue requested a copy. (Also see 8c below and 8n below).
c) 10a 10/12/07 – Corbridge Parish Council Working Group on public access. After discussion with T4PBJC a request was sent to the JLAF asking if they were supporting this group. The JLAF meet this Thursday.
d) 10i 10/12/07 - TC reply from Ian Douglas re Recycle changes. (see also Journal article of 26/12/07 entitled “Drinks cartons are now included in recycling initiative”).
e) 18b 10/12/07 – Telephone reply followed by e-mail confirmation that Age Concern have no record of the £30 special grant towards the elderly exercise class at Slaley, cheque 291, issued 12/2/07, (see 12/2/07 minutes agenda item 4f, page 289, referring to 7k of 8/1/07 minutes). The cheque went through the PC bank on 1/3/07. Age Concern will continue to check. The Councillors were most unhappy with this situation.
5. Public Participation.
None.
6. Community Trust Report.
a) Copy of reply from John Green Business & Development Manager for Marstons Pub Company. Slaley PC sent a letter of support (copy given to CT).
b) January Community Information Sheet distributed by the CT.
7. Matters for Discussion with County & District Councillors
CC Bill Purdue –
a) Cost of care for the elderly will increase.
b) Council tax 1% or 2% increase.
c) Plans to return to FREE school transport for post 16 year olds.
d) Plans for Unitary Authority. At present the 6 Area Committees will become 3 New Characteristic Communities: Morpeth & Tynedale; Alnwick & Berwick and Wansbeck & Blyth.
e) Funding for GP’s surgeries – more promising news received today.
f) The promised £500 grant towards the solar powered speed unit will be activated.
DC Brian Massey
a) E-mail received – Post Office closures. 90% of population should be within 3 miles of a Post Office. When objections to a closure are successful then another PO on the list will be axed.
b) Brian reported that Slaley Parish Council had recently returned two very late planning applications to TC Planning Department therefore our comments had not been noted or considered. We have addressed this see agenda item 12, 19th December 2007 minutes, page 371 and decision to rectify on page 372.
8. Correspondence.
a) Northumberland Rights of Way Improvement Plan (with special attention to page 10 (3.34 & 3.35). Pages 22 and 23, section 2 North Pennines. Page 32, Policy EN10 Ref 25/26. Page 43, Appendix 3. A Framework for the Management of byways open to all traffic.) Cllr Hancock reported a Defra funded scheme from the late 1990’s early 21st century which funded a model RoW provision. i.e Greenways. The document to be given to the Clerk for future reference.
b) TC: LDF: Adopted Core Strategy. We were aware of policies saved and not superseded from the present District Local Plan. Document to be kept by Clerk for future reference.
c) TC invitation to 2nd meeting to discuss Belonging Communities 29/1/08 – Councillors IC Hancock & Mrs L. Norris will attend.
d) E-mail NCC Jan Chisholm re draft Community Transport Strategy. No Action
e) 14 12/11/07 Reply from Slaley School Chair of Governors stating school grounds are needed for future development of Classrooms and out of hours childcare business.
f) Thank You letter for grant from Slaley Commemoration Hall.
g) E-mail from David Francis 20/12/07 Characteristic & Belonging Communities (1 page) circulated by e-mail – No Action.
h) E-mail from David Francis 17/12/07 LGR Implementation Order (9 pages) circulated by e-mail – No Action.
i) E-mail from David Francis 14/12/07 Report of Councillors’ Commission (3 pages) circulated by e-mail – No Action.
j) E-mail from David Francis Older People in Northumberland – A longer-term view draft for Consultation November 2007 (36 pages) circulated by e-mail – No Action.
k) TC “Don’t Lose Your Vote” Poster – placed on parish notice board.
l) E-mail from The Standards Board asking when we will adopt the Model Code – Clerk replied that the Code was adopted at the meeting on July 9th 2007. (agenda item 12, page 332) and suggested they may wish to check on the Slaley web site.
m) ET&WCM Parish Councils Forum minutes of 8/1/08 circulated and reported on by Cllr. Norris.
n) ET&WCM Parish Councils Forum - letter to A Dean re Belonging Communities (see agenda 4b above). Date of next meeting April 1st 2008.
o) ET&WCM Parish Councils Forum appendix 1 – letter to Northumberland Care Trust.
p) ET&WCM Parish Councils Forum appendix 2 – letter to BP Power re Windfarm Clusters.
q) ET&WCM Parish Councils Forum e-mail reply from Alex Kerr Northumberland Care Trust entitled “Care Trust and GP’s Contracts”.
r) ET&WCM Parish Councils Forum e-mail statement from North Tyneside PCT entitled ‘A Positive way forward for the future funding of GP services’.
s) North East War Memorial Project newsletter No 8, Winter 07/08.
CE Electric UK – preparing for Mother Nature leaflets. Glasdon advertising leaflets; CAN News Vol. 27 No 6 + training dates, Children & Young people Activity questionnaire (gave a copy of this to Lesley Woodhouse). Clerks & Councils Direct January 08; Milecastle Housing Home truths Winter 2007.
9. Financial Report.
a) Cheques to be signed. None.
b) Interim payments. None.
c) E-mail from D Francis: Section 137 expenditure limited increased to £5.86 per elector = 601 electors for 2008 = £3,521.86 for things that will benefit all or part of the parish.
d) E-mail Pipex for Community web page hosting.
e) £724.50 paid into the PC bank account as payment for 69 people having a £10.50 lunch at Slaley Hall. (see agenda item 11 below)
10. Current Planning Applications.
20071381 Amendments to door & window to rear and construction of detached garage The Haining concerns re access to garage & future usage.
20071400 Construction of agricultural farm building Woodnook Hill – support
20071342 Detached granny annexe at Pinetops - object
20071327 Increase in height of boundary wall. Garden Cottage pending
20071190 Conversion to form accommodation Blackburn Farm pending.
Decisions from Planning Authority
20071228 Extension to dwelling, car port, single storey garage, alterations to access, gates and driveway. Wooley House granted
20071191 Two storey extension Overdale granted
20071238 Construction of single storey extension to garage and conversion to swimming pool house – Peel Flatt House. Withdrawn
**Planning Appeal – Glen Cottage – 20061498 Dismissed
11. Post Christmas Meal at Slaley Hall for everyone age 60 years + Update.
a) 69 people have paid for a meal. (see agenda item 9f above) This number has been reported to Andrew Coney.
b) Transport - on telephoning the application forms of those requesting transport most have now been offered transport. One wheelchair user has recently undergone head surgery and will not now attend, his wife will be taken by their son. Councillor Norris has agreed to transport the remaining couple as the ADAPT Transport Manager had indicated costs of 30p per mile + £10 per hour for both the driver and the helper.
c) Cllr Norris asked to mention the Commemoration Hall Fund Raising event – Murder Mystery Saturday February 9th.
12. Agree Precept for 2008/09
The Precept having been agreed in the December minutes the Precept form was signed.
13. Commemoration Hall Management Meeting 11/12/07 report by Cllr AS Robson.
a) Minutes circulated by e-mail from P Goodwin 3/1/08
b) Fund Raising event – Murder Mystery Saturday February 9th. Posters were given out and a mention of the event would be made at the post Christmas lunch at Slaley Hall.
14. January Parish Plan Action Plan Update.
a) Draft as circulated by e-mail was amended and is attached as appendix 2/140108 page 384.
b) It was suggested that the Steering Group who produced the Parish Plan on behalf of the Parish Council be contacted and asked if it was time for a revision and a new Action Plan be implemented. This suggestion to be placed on the February agenda.
15. A.O.B.
a) A complaint was received regarding Clay Shooting on Friday December 14th 2007 at Premier Events and Leisure. Apparently the shooting started again at 12.15 noon.
b) Jameson’s Well is once again flooding onto the B6306 and running down the south side for several metres then crossing the road and continuing to run until the gates into the field at the cattle pens. Reported.
c) Pot hole between Slaley Hall entrance and Holly Cottage on the north-bound carriageway. Reported.
d) Footpath 22 through Neds Lot Plantation has been considerably widened. It seems that a new route is being designated through the trees, many saplings have been cut back and several larger trees have red tape placed around their trunks indicating that they will be felled. Ask if Lord Allendale has carried out this work.
e) The Chairman to draft a letter regarding occupancy of the Affordable Houses when a tenant who works in the parish leaves parish employment. Will the property automatically become vacant because the local connection has been terminated? (see question 6, 12th November minutes, page 362).
f) Cllr Mrs AS Robson informed the meeting that her neighbour was interested in quoting for the monthly grass cutting (4a 8/10/07; 5a 10/9/07; 4a 13/8/07). Clerk to ask Allendale PC for a copy of their tender application form. The Chairman reminded the meeting that anyone tendering for the work would need their own public liability insurance cover and equipment.
g) Water coming to the surface from a pot-hole filling and running down the B6306 on the north bound carriageway between Forest entrance and Foresters Lodge.
h) A drain cover has caved in on the south bound carriageway on the B6306 between Foresters Lodge and Trygill (nearest Foresters Lodge). Someone has placed a red and white traffic cone on top to steer the traffic away.
i) North bound carriageway of B6306 between Foresters Lodge and gates into fields on west of highway a highway drain opposite the gates has been cemented over. Consequently the highway surface water runs over the concrete cover to an old curb which is being gradually eroded away with the constant running water.
j) Further north on the B6306, just north of West Burnside Bridge at the gates into the fields on the west (bottom of Curlew bank) north bound carriageway, the pot hole has washed out.
16. BOATs update.
a) Christine Pope of Natural England visit on December 17th.
b) NCC Long Edge BOAT No 41 acknowledged correspondence
c) NCC Ginglehaugh BOAT (No 39) acknowledged correspondence.
d) NCC e-mail Neil Dawson re No 41 & 34 acknowledged correspondence - discuss 17/12/07
e) NCC letter Neil Dawson re 41 & 34 asking Slaley PC to agree the proposed changes.
f) Thank You for 17/12/07 from C Pope, Natural England + copy of reply to AVAG to its letter to JLAF dated 8/12/07.
g) NCC John McErlane – Proposed BOAT No 15 (Espershields) – Proposal to dedicate an alternative path as a bridleway on a route further to the west and extinguish public rights over the alleged route. BOAT No 14,16 & 40 Winnows Hill BOAT – Extinguish the existing BOAT currently obstructed by forestry and propose an alternative bridleway around the perimeter of the plantation (exact route still under discussion). Deadline for comments Friday 22nd February 2008. Slaley will confer with Healey PC before replying.
h) Reply from NCC, David Brookes, re Gingleshaugh Road new western portion – work undertaken by a contractor on behalf of the County Council at a cost of approximately £4,800.
i) Sunday January 6th 2008 several Forestry Commission vehicles/men were identifying illegal mpv use in Slaley Forest from early morning to mid-day. Jane Dotchin reported much trail bike activity on the closed Dipton Mill BOAT mid morning to early afternoon. This was reported to the Footpaths Officer. By late afternoon the trail bikes were once again in Slaley Forest.
The meeting closed at 10.10 p.m.
The Slaley Gardening Group has now fixed its 2008 programme, with the following events:
January 31st: this is a social night with a very easy gardening quiz. You
might even win a prize!!!
February 28th: a talk given by Maggie Brannen-Mcadams on unusual varieties of tomatoes. What she doesn't know about tomatoes really isn't worth knowing. The second speaker is Gordon Wood from the Northern Vegetable Society, who will answer questions about growing vegetables here in the North East. Gordon is supporting our new village venture by bringing wine and (most importantly) show leek plants for the raffle on the night, along with other prizes.
March 27th: an introduction to alpines, a talk and slides by Mr. Alan
Flowers of Wooley. Get your rockeries ready - there will be no
excuses after tonight.
April 24th: a visit by Clive and Viv from Hollybush Nurseries. They will
be showing us the correct way to plant up hanging baskets and tubs.
We might see some in the show this year.
May 29th: a visit to Birkheads Nursery near Causey Arch. We will have the
gardens to walk round at leisure, and the owner Mrs Christine Liddle
will be on hand to answer questions. The fee is £5 per person, but this includes
homemade cakes, and liquid refreshments. Minimum of 20 people needed.
June 26th: this is a visit to the Clematis Nursery at Beamish. Questions will be answered by Mr Brown during and after the visit. There will be a charge of £2.50 per head for the visit plus wine and cheese. We
need a minimum of 15 people.
July 31st, August 28th: on these two dates we will be visiting each
other's gardens to see who was asleep at the other meetings. Don't
worry if you don't want to let the hoards in, just opt out, no pressure.
September 25th: (to be confirmed)
October 30th: (to be confirmed)
November 27th: Dr Yellowley from Darras Hall will give a light hearted talk entitled "The Alphabet Talks". A Q & A session will follow.
December 18th: Christmas drinks and nibbles. Perhaps another quiz?
All start times are 7.30, and the venue is the Commemoration Hall, Slaley.
Please ring 673210 if you have any queries.
Please note there will be a cost of £2 per person for each group meeting, for the hire of the hall and refreshments.
The minutes of December 2007 Slaley Parish Council include the order for a mobile flashing speed unit for Slaley village. Read more under agenda item 15.
Minutes are not posted until they have been agreed which is normally the month after they were written.
Minutes of Slaley Parish Council, Monday December 10th 2007, in Slaley Commemoration Hall 7.30 p.m.
1. Apologies. Mrs A. S. Robson, S Davison & County Councillor Wm Purdue.
Present: Councillor I.C. Hancock in the Chair. Councillors Mrs L. Norris, Mrs C. A. Brooks, Ms M Palmer, & Clerk Mrs P. Wilson. District Councillor B.W. Massey
Public: Margaret & Ken Bates, Michael & Marjorie Tully, Sheila & Keith Stoddard, David Baynes, Andrew Coney. Richard Cheesman, Justine Yarwood, Simon Knight, Nick Norris, Richard Ferguson & Derek Hull. Courant Reporter: None. Slaley Notes: Jean Elphick & Community Trust Executive Committee Member: Michael Elphick.
2. Declaration of Interests.
Cllr. Mrs L. Norris for agenda item 3 and 19
3. Special Item with Slaley Hall General Manager, landowners and residents of The Coal Road & The Branch Road (U8080 & U8081) to discuss Modification Order (No 8) 2007. Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) No 44.
The Chairman firstly explained that Cllr Mrs Linda Norris had a personal and prejudicial interest in this subject and therefore could express views only as a member of the public and not as a Councillor. Secondly the Chairman explained that the PC could provide factual evidence and seek the views of those affected by the Order. He outlined the history of the application - The Bulbeck Common Inclosure Award of 1771, the application for Byway 44 in 2004 followed by the DMMO in November 2007. NCC can not at present say exactly where the 60-foot wide route will be drawn on the Definitive Map. Inspectors at numerous Public Inquiries have stated that environmental objections are not relevant; Present width and encroachment of 19th and 20th century buildings/landscaping onto the 60-foot width are not relevant; No legal documents have been found indicating that the 60-foot width was extinguished. The extinguishment of the Guessburn BOAT at Stocksfield was discussed and the differences between this and Byway 44 were explained. Members of the public raised their concerns about the likely detrimental effect on the value of private properties and thus on their human rights and about other BOATs that are causing concern in the parish and neighbouring parishes. Why the application had been made was the most difficult concept for those affected to grapple with. The Chairman ended by saying that, if the public thought this would be useful, the Parish Council could carry out a coordinating role and arrange a meeting with John McErlane of NCC.
Everyone present agreed that they would welcome the help and support of the Parish Council. It was reported by a member of the public that 6/8 trail bikes often use the U8080 on Sundays, travelling north in the morning and south in the afternoon/evening and had done for years. Less frequent sightings of 4x4s were also reported as using the U8080. This was a clear indication that ‘claim riding’ was being undertaken with disregard to the present TRO. Slaley Hall intended taking advice from Counsel and agreed to keep the PC informed of any progress. Owners of affected properties were advised to write to NCC with concerns under the Human Rights legislation.
4. Public Participation. (was recorded as No 7 on agenda in error)
a) A member of the public reported dog excrement on the village footpaths. A third party had apparently accidentally walked into the above mentioned which had been so copious it had covered her whole shoe and foot. This indicates a very large dog. Slaley Notes to carry a reminder to all dog owners and Cllr Hancock will also mention in his potted PC report.
b) Possible problem with a street light opposite Parks Side bungalows and west of South Farm. Councillors to check and report any fault.
c) Mixed groups of teenagers of between 6-10 in number are congregating to the east gable end of the Commemoration Hall since it became dark and they are no longer able to enter the school grounds.
5. Minutes of November Parish Council Meeting (pages 360-365 + appendices 1 page 366, 2 page 367 & 3 page 368)
Proposed by Cllr. Mrs L. Norris and seconded by Cllr. I.C. Hancock the minutes were approved and signed.
6. Affordable Houses Update. Letter sent to TC circulated & attached as appendix 1a/101207 and reply from TC circulated & attached as appendix 1b/101207. (pages 374 & 375)
a) Letter sent by Chairman IC Hancock to Andrew J Dean, TC Director of Regeneration & Communities of concerns raised by the public at the November PC meeting.
b) Reply from Chris Brinton circulated by e-mail 25/11/07.
c) Copies of these two letters have been distributed to members of the public who attended the November meeting.
d) Flag stones needing to be re-laid were reported at No 3 Reaston View.
7. Matters Arising (was recorded as No 4 on agenda in error)
None.
8. Belonging Communities in Tynedale – Report by Councillors Mrs L. Norris & I.C. Hancock.
a) Cllr Norris reported that there was no County Council presence at the meeting on 26/11/07. It was difficult to make comment on Characteristic & Belonging Communities when their actual purpose was still unclear. Parish Councils are wary of urban influence. DC B Massey reported that the District meeting with the NCC deputy Chief Executive had left everyone asking “what is it all about”? Cllr. IC Hancock read a letter from the Hexham Courant about the new roles of parish and town councils. DC B Massey did not know where or who had provided this information.
b) TC’s report dated 4/12/07 from November 26th meeting re Belonging Communities in Tynedale circulated
c) Copy of Bywell Parish Council letter to Andy Dean dated 17/11/07
d) E-mail dated 19/11/07 from David Francis re Adrian Hinchcliffe’s letter
e) E-mail dated 20/11/07 from Adrian Hinchcliffe after a meeting with Corbridge Parish Council
f) Hexham Town Council invitation to a meeting on December 11th at 7 p.m. Cllr IC Hancock will attend.
g) E-mail from Viv Younger re meeting on November 26th – Clerk replied already confirmed attendance.
9. Matters for Discussion with County & District Councillors
None
10. Correspondence.
a) Letter from Corbridge Parish Council ref Access & Public Rights of Way Working Group circulated. Suggested reply from MK will be discussed at Joint Committee.
b) CPRE Overview Winter 2007 circulated
c) Slaley School gets “Quality Mark” circulated
d) Hexham Courant text for Tynedale Visitor 2008 (2007 article enclosed) Amendments please. Circulated.
e) Slaley School newsletter
f) Tynedale Planning Forum Minutes of meeting 9/11/07 circulated by e-mail (see agenda item 9b 12/11/07)
g) Thank You letter for grant from Great North Air Ambulance Service.
h) Thank You letter for grant from Community Action Northumberland
i) Thank You letter for grant from St. Mary’s Churchyard.
j) Register of Electors 2008
i) Ludus Leisure Ltd advertising brochure; Shaw & Sons forms records and registers etc.; rekk youth shelters; Glasdon winter products advertising leaflet; Talking Tynedale November 2007 (see page 8 Housing update Slaley’s success & page 12 some changes for your recycling bin It was decided to write to TC voicing the surprise over the number of items no longer to be placed in the recyclable wheelie bin.
11. Financial Report.
a) Cheques to be signed.
No 323 Three months salary P. Wilson £500.00
No 324} Annual emptying of dog bin £293.97
No 324 } Annual emptying of litter bin £293.97
b) Interim payments. None.
c) TC Precept must be received by January 14th 2008
Cheques proposed by Cllr Mrs C.A. Brooks and seconded by Cllr. Mrs L. Norris
12. Current Planning Applications.
20071327 Increase in height of remaining boundary wall to 2 metres. Garden Cottage
20071238 Construction of single storey extension to garage and conversion to swimming pool house – Peel Flatt House. Circulating also overdue Clerk to enquire of its whereabouts.
20071228 Extension to dwelling, car port, single storey garage, alterations to access, gates and driveway. Wooley House Pending
20071191 Two storey extension Overdale Pending
20071190 Conversion and extension of redundant agricultural building to form staff living accommodation associated with existing cattery business. Blackburn Farm.
Returned to clerk 11 days late (6 days after the TC deadline (Support)
Decisions from Planning Authority
20071063 Change of use and conversion of outbuildings to one
residential dwelling, installation of package treatment plant
and new pedestrian & vehicle access – Cocklake, Slaley. Granted
It was agreed that planning applications would in future be circulated to three members of the Parish Council and an email sent to remaining Councillors asking if they wished to see the application and make comment according to the planning guidelines laid down in the present Local Plan.
13. Post Christmas Meal at Slaley Hall for everyone age 60 years + Update.
Presently 51 people have paid for a meal
Slaley Notes are placing a reminder in this coming Friday’s Hexham Courant.
ADAPT have still not replied about transport.
14. Balance Sheet at December 07. Circulated and attached as appendix 2/101207 (page 376)
15. Village Mobile Flashing Speed Unit Update.
Councillors I.C. Hancock & Mrs Linda Norris with Clerk, Pat Wilson met with Glynn Hutton of VMS on Monday 26/11/07 to confirm prices for the village mobile speed unit. The order was placed on 26th November and the unit should be working by February 2008. During the 2009 Precept we will need to consider a warranty cover and we may need to consider an increased rotation. The unit will be set to activate at 33 mph. Alan Bawn of NCC Highways has provided the site allocation map. A PC letter has notified properties in the immediate vicinity of the unit of its imminent appearance.
16. Agree Precept for 2008/09
a) TC election account to be paid over 4 years.
b) Extra Councillors travelling expenses (see agenda item 16 12/11/07)
c) E-mail reply from Secretary of Slaley Youth Club – no meetings since September so must assume disbanded.
d) Precept as follows:
Clerk’s Salary 2,500.00
Cornhill Insurance 0,400.00
NALC 0,100.00
Audit Comission 0,150.00
Commemoration Hall 15 @ £12 0,180.00
Postage/Telephone/Photocopying etc 0,250.00
Millennium Litter Bin empty 0,300.00
Slaley Community Web Page 0,100.00
Parish Grass Cutting (4 sites @ £150 per month) 1,000.00
Village Information Board 2,000.00
Village Dog Bin empty 0,300.00
Solar Powered Speed Unit rotation/warranty 0,200.00
Councillor Travelling Expenses 0,120.00
BOATs Sub Committee 0,050.00
Contingency 0,500.00
Parish Elections split over 4 years 0,216.95
GRANT Commemoration Hall 0,900.00
GRANT St. Mary’s Churchyard 0,100.00 (includes a £50 donation towards a new mower)
GRANT Community Trust 0,120.00
GRANT Age Concern 0,100.00 (depending upon reply)
GRANT Slaley Show 0,325.00
GRANT Community Action Northumberland 0,020.00
GRANT YFC Whitley Chapel 0,100.00
GRANT Air Ambulance 0,150.00
10,171.95
17. Community Trust Report circulated and attached as appendix 3/101207 (page 377)
The Clerk was instructed to send a letter supporting the CT’s comments to Marstons Pub Company.
18. A.O.B.
a) Springhouse Caravan Park under new management. Rumours of alterations to the site were discussed.
b) Clerk to write to Age Concern and request an update of facilities provided for the elderly at Slaley (Shopping Trips?) and on expenditure from the £30 special grant towards the elderly exercise class at Slaley, cheque 291, issued 12/2/07, (see 12/2/07 minutes agenda item 4f, page 289, referring to 7k of 8/1/07 minutes).
c) It was reported by a resident of the U8080 that the telecommunications mast had been dismantled and taken away.
19. BOATs update.
a) Christine Pope of Natural England has confirmed her 10 a.m. visit on December 17th.
b) The Broad Way is once again under review after the applicants have declared they have new evidence in support of the BOAT claim
The meeting closed at 10.44 p.m.