Washburn Parish Council
Meeting: Full Council
Date: 5th March 2018
Venue: Norwood Social Hall, Norwood
Commenced: 7.30 pm Concluded: 9.20 pm
Members Cllr C Ryder (Chair) Present Cllrs M Ainsley, H Barker, A Campbell, J Davison, S Ryder, N Stead, K Wilson
In Attendance: Dr J Knowles (Parish Clerk) J King (Parish Caretaker) Cllr S Lumley (North Yorkshire County Council) Cllr V Oldham (Harrogate Borough Council)
77. Apologies
Apologies from: Cllr G Hebblethwaite, F Walkinshaw
78. Declarations of Interest
Cllr K Wilson declared an interest on Item 86 on Hewness House Farm
79. Minutes for approval:
Resolved: the minutes of Full Council on 8th January 2018 were approved for accuracy by Cllr J Davison and
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Council Year 2017/18 Full Council 5th March 2018 seconded by Cllr H Barker, agreed unanimously and signed by the Chair
80. General Matters arising from the Minutes
No matters arising
81. A59 Kex Gill realignment
Cllr C Ryder reported an email received from James Gilroy which outlines that progress is broadly on track for construction in 2019-2020. Groundwork investigations have been completed and design consultants WSP are undertaking technical work from March. A more detailed report is to be prepared for the Area Committee meeting in June.
Cllr S Lumley added that the ‘Magenta route’ is being progressed. There has been a technical objection from the Nidderdale AONB – which should be resolved in parallel with the scheme progress.
Cllr A Campbell requested clarification on whether there is any likelihood of a Public Inquiry. Cllr S Lumley stated this was unlikely unless major issues are found.
Cllr C Ryder informed Councillors that the email also made reference to road closures in the Parish on Sunday 6th May, including temporary traffic signals on the A59 to enable the Tour de Yorkshire Sportive and Men’s race to proceed.
82. Police Matters
There were no Police in attendance. There were no reported crimes during December and January within the Parish.
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83. County and Borough Matters
Cllr S Lumley outlined that the budgets have been set at North Yorkshire County Council and Harrogate Borough Council, with the move towards self-sufficiency gathering pace. Significant challenges in North Yorkshire relating to the ageing population and rurality. Approximately 50% of the budget is support independent living in your old age.
Cllr V Oldham informed Council that the consultation for the Draft Local Plan ends this Friday. There is an issue in relation to developers not building with an estimated 5,000 houses approved but no development to date.
84. Plans considered since last meeting
The list of plans considered since the last meeting is attached
Resolved: that the comments be noted
85. Planning Application Decisions
17/04625/FUL Sourby Lodge, Timble
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement detached garage
Refused
86. Correspondence Received
The following correspondence was received (01.01.18 – 02.03.18):
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Council Year 2017/18 Full Council 5th March 2018 1. Harrogate BC – Public Open Day – Civic Centre 2. YLCA – Harrogate Branch Meeting notification 3. Harrogate BC – Tour de Yorkshire Small Grants 2018 4. Yorkshire Water – Essential Improvement work at Fewston Reservoir 5. Yorkshire Water and Fountains Forestry – Restoration and Enhancement of Ancient Woodland, Hewness House Farm – Council are supportive of the bio-diversity objective but would like to stress the importance and need for on-going management of the woodland without interference to the current agricultural use of the land by the long-established tenant 6. Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft – Request for a small woodland 7. North Yorkshire Police – Operation Checkpoint 8. Harrogate BC – Bulb/Wildflower Scheme – Request for bluebells to be made 9. HSBC – Commercial customer changes 10. Harrogate BC – Parish and Town Council Elections 3rd May 2018 11. Harrogate BC – Community Led Housing in the AONB – Nobody will be available to attend but happy to be kept informed 12. Yorkshire Air Ambulance – Request for support as official Tour de Yorkshire Charity Partner – Chair to speak with the Heritage Centre regarding an upcoming event where proceeds could go to Yorkshire Air Ambulance
87. Highways Issues
Issues to report:
1. Norwood Lane/Broad Dub Lane review of gritting regime 2. Norwood Edge/Alec Lane – blocked ditch leading to water on the road 3. Blubberhouses Church – Give Way sign is broken off
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Council Year 2017/18 Full Council 5th March 2018 4. B6451 – standing water on dips are very dangerous – write an email to Area 6 copied into Cllr Lumley
88. Maintenance
The following issues require action:
1. Norwood Edge/Alec Lane – ditch digging out 2. Timble village – jet wash the flags on the entry into Timble
89. Common Land
Cllr N Stead provided a verbal update on the research on Common Land and was impressed by the support provided by the officer at North Yorkshire County Council
Resolved: that the report be noted
90. Litter Pick
Council agreed to undertake a litter picking day in the parish on Saturday 14th April. Equipment will be provided. Arrangements are: Timble meet at Robinson Library at 9.30am; Fewston meet at Parochial Hall 9.30am; and Norwood meet at Norwood Social Hall 9.30am. Further details from Cllr A Campbell
91. Commuted Sums
Cllr C Ryder to undertake a site visit and report to the Clerk on potential projects
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Council Year 2017/18 Full Council 5th March 2018 Cllr S Ryder left the meeting at 8.55pm
92. Sunday Bus Services
The request for a Sunday Bus Service was considered by Council. The Clerk was instructed to thank Dales Bus for their letter but at the moment there is insufficient detail on the benefits for residents of the Parish and concerns over the planned route. More information is requested
93. Meeting Schedule
Resolved: that the Meeting Schedule for 2018-2019 be accepted
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Council Year 2017/18 Full Council 5th March 2018 94. Finance
To: All Members of the Parish CouncilFrom: Parish Clerk Accounts Paid General Accounts Jan-18
DETAIL GROSS VAT NETT
VISION ICT 690 115 575 CLERKS SALARY 525.3 0 525.3 CLERKS EXPENSES 62 0 62 HMRC TAX 131.2 0 131.2 HARD DRIVE 44.97 7.49 37.48 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION 12 0 12 CLERK WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 180 0 180
TOTAL 1645.47 122.49 1522.98
Resolved: that the accounts paid be approved
95. Next Meeting
Monday 21st May @ 7.00pm in Norwood Social Hall
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