Parish Council Ainstable Parish Council The Parish Council consists of locally elected Ainstable stretches from the banks of the River Eden to Volunteer Councillors the summits of the North where it borders with who represent the various communities, including Northumberland. It includes the villages of Ainstable, Croglin and Ainstable Parish Council the villages of Ainstable, Croglin and Newbiggin Newbiggin as well as the communities of Dale, and as well as the communities of Dale, Ruckcroft and Longdales. Longdales plus many individual farms and houses.

~ ~ Volunteer Councillors Chairman chairman The Parish Council consists of locally elected volunteer councillors Nigel Vear Parish Plan 2012 @ who represent the various communities, together with a paid part Ainstable ainstable.org.uk time clerk. The Parish Council is a part of the structure of local (01768) 896360 ~ ~ democracy, and has many roles acting on behalf of the communities they represent including:

Giving views on planning applications and other proposals that affect the parish. Undertaking projects and schemes that benefit local residents. Working in partnership with other bodies to achieve benefits for the parish. Alan Brown Winston Collinge Fiona Miller Alerting relevant authorities to problems that arise or Ainstable Ainstable The Dale work that needs to be undertaken. (01768) 896316 (01768) 896634 (01768) 870317 Helping the other tiers of local government keep in touch with their local communities.

Town and Parish Councils have a wide range of legal duties and powers, including the maintenance of community buildings and land and much more. They have the power to raise a precept through the council tax to support local projects and activities.

Dennis Smith John Thirwell Ainstable Croglin (01768) 896219 (01768) 896244 Contacting Ainstable Parish Council

Please feel free to contact any of the parish councillors if you All official communications should be addressed to would like to discuss the parish or the work of the council. Clerk to Ainstable Parish Council We currently have vacancies for parish councillors in Mrs Rachel Lytollis Croglin and Newbiggin ward & Ruckcroft and Longdale area. Garth Hill Castle Carrock Ainstable Parish Council Council & County Council Cumbria CA8 9NE ~ ~ Mary Robinson (01228) 670451 The Parish Council consists of locally elected volunteer mary.robinson councillors who represent the various communities, including Ainstable @ (01768) 896147 [email protected] the villages of Ainstable, Croglin and Newbiggin ~ eden.gov.uk as well as the communities of Dale, Ruckcroft and Longdales ~ www.ainstable.org.uk and the surrounding farms and houses. Please feel free to contact Mary about any aspect of Eden District Council or Cumbria County Council 2010 Survey Results Ainstable Parish Council ~ Action Plan 2012 Results of the parish survey conducted in 2010. Ainstable Parish Council has agreed the following action plan for 2012 onwards Parish Council Communication This is based on the results of the 2010 Survey, previous Parish Plans and the Eden Local Plan. Suggested improvements include better communication of council notices and minutes. The development of a parish Parish Council Local Facilities website to promote the parish and provide communication. The Parish Council will improve its performance by: The Parish Council will: Housing Better communication both within the parish and with Work with neighbouring parishes wherever outside agencies, this will include a website, newspapers possible to identify areas of common need. The development of affordable housing, renovation of derelict and parish magazine articles. Promote and support leisure activities and property and sheltered housing for the elderly within the parish. Ensuring effective participation in: community events within the parish. Parish Facilities Cumbria Association of Local Councils Help the village hall committees by working with them The majority of people have asked that the parish council National Association of Local Councils to maintain them and increase local use. continue support for local facilities including village halls and Participation on outside bodies which affect the interests Continue to grant aid all village halls. playgrounds. of the parish. Millennium Green Travel & Transport Undertaking to provide relevant training for The Parish Council will: Many concerns were raised about speed limits being ignored in councillors and the parish clerk. Continue to maintain, develop and publicise the the villages, particularly by large and agricultural vehicles. Considering increases in the parish precept to Ainstable Millennium Green for community use. There was continued support for the local bus services and target identifiable projects. suggestions for improved bus service. Housing Environment There has been a number of requests for improved supplies of The Parish Council will: The Parish Council will: winter grit and grit bins, especially on the untreated roads. Work with Cumbria County Council and local land Promote and support the renovationof derelict property, owners to improve the roads and footpaths in the parish. Environmental Issues the development of affordable housing, and sheltered Cleaner roads with tidier verges, better planting to improve housing within the parish. Support small scale local electricity generation but will oppose large scale wind farm developments. appearance, and less litter and dog fouling in the village areas. Consider how we can influence the Eden Local Plan to incorporate local views. Work to develop a responsible approach to the problems Policing of litter and dog fouling in the villages. Most parish residents are satisfied with policing, but a common Advise on all local planning applications. complaint was lack of visibility and presence. Help to preserve the rural nature of the parish. Young People Be proactive in pursuing non-compliance with planning The Parish Council will promote opportunities for all Summary of Events & Funding issues with the relevant authorities. young people in the parish by: The parish council has been involved in: Communication Protecting and maintaining the funds available through Parish Council took over as the sole trustee of The Parish Council will maintain good communication the use of Croglin School Land by the Croglin Educational Foundation The Millennium Green Trust. with the parish and outside bodies including: for the young people of Croglin and Newbiggin. Installing the Millennium Green play area. Agendas for meetings to be placed on parish Consulting with young people to explore their ideas and Working to try and keep the New Crown Inn open. noticeboards and the website 7 days before the meeting. views of the parish, and their aspirations. Working to replace the loss of the recycling bins. Minutes for meetings to be placed on parish noticeboards Supporting the provision of facilities and clubs to suit all Promoting the reopening of the Heather Glen Hotel. and the website within 14 days of the meeting. ages within the parish. Improvements to footpaths in the parish. Developing a parish website to promote the parish and Working towards improving the existing children’s play Funding the installation of 36 grit bins. improve communication. area on the Millennium Green in Ainstable. Organising bulk winter grit supply to farms. Reports on parish meetings to be sent to the relevant Working with young people to develop facilities and play Replacing vandalised benches by carved log seats. parish newsletters. areas throughout the parish. Promoting and supporting Eden Valley Flix. Reports on parish meetings to be sent to The Herald. The Elderly Funding repairs to Croglin Village Hall. Police Funding improvements to Ainstable Church Institute. The Parish Council will promote opportunities and facilities The Parish Council will develop a maintain good for elderly people in the parish by: Contributing to School Hall. communication with Cumbria Police Authority to: Supporting the Fell Runner and other public transport. Supporting Armathwaite Nursery. Take up issues of alleged speeding with police. Promoting and supporting parish events for the elderly. Organising litter picks in 2008 & 2010 & 2011. Promote a higher visibility of police in the parish. Supporting extension to the Ainstable Burial Ground. Supporting developments to local facilities to improve Promote better reporting and news about crime access for all people. Maintenance of Croglin and Ainstable Burial Grounds. and suspicious activity within the parish. Supporting the Air Ambulance. Supporting the development of suitable housing.