September 2017 No 81
Otley Town Council, Otley Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX. Tel: 01943 466335 • Email: [email protected] YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD!
YWe all knowO that Otley is aU special town. RIt’s a very ‘gree n’ NPeighbourhoodL Plans, like AOtley’s, are a firsNt. The government! town. The River Wharfe and the Chevin are the jewels in has given communities the power to produce plans which, its crown but there are many other open spaces and nature once adopted, carry real legal weight in the planning system. areas too. A historic market town, rich in heritage and fine But that doesn’t mean they are all-powerful. The Otley architecture, it is also a vibrant town, with a vast range of Neighbourhood Plan cannot dictate housing numbers, or social, recreational and sporting opportunities to suit all dispute the sites on which houses are built – numbers and ages and tastes. sites are dictated by Leeds City Council. Neither does the Plan have legal standing outside of planning matters. But Otley is also a town subject to change – some wanted, some not. Otley’s population is set to grow significantly. In other words, the Plan cannot stop change, but it can help New houses are set to be built – and not always where the control it so that we get the best possible deal for Otley and for community would like. So what does the future hold for you, its residents. Otley and what can we do about it? The Otley Neighbourhood Plan is about you, your life, your Otley Town Council and community volunteers have been town and your future. Otley is your neighbourhood and this working hard to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan, to guide and is your Plan, so make sure you have your say! shape the future development of Otley over the next 10 You have six weeks, from 8th September to 20th years. The Plan has been through three rounds of community October, to let us know what you think. Go to our involvement in an effort to reflect local concerns and special centre page pull-out now to find out how! views. Now, finally, the Plan is finished and ready for formal public consultation. So, why is the Plan important for you? Why should you give it any of your valuable time and attention? What can it do for Otley – and what can’t it do? The Otley Neighbourhood Plan recognises what is special about Otley and looks to protect and improve on it wherever possible. The Plan can also work to build a more sustainable town by protecting existing employment and welcoming more, by encouraging new and improved facilities, promoting walking, cycling and public transport, while also addressing the huge challenges of traffic congestion and HGVs in the town centre. REAL-TIME BUS DISPLAY Bus passengers in Otley now know exactly when their bus is going to turn up, thanks to the introduction of real time information displays that show live bus arrival times on a screen located in the windows of Otley Town Council’s offices in Orchard Gate. GPS is used to track where the bus is on its route which then predicts exactly what time it will arrive. Monday 6th – Saturday 11th November 2017 Otley Science Festival returns for its tenth anniversary with a week Many events sell out. BOOK IN ADVANCE TO AVOID of fantastic, fun events for all ages at the Otley Courthouse. There DISAPPOINTMENT. is the opportunity to meet well-known scientists and take part in Look out for the Science Festival brochure, available soon. exciting activities. As well as all our usual events, this year’s programme includes Lord Robert Winston, Stefan Gates and Professor Monica Grady. Don’t forget the FREE , Fun, Science Fair. Also, take part in the Molecule Trail around Otley from October 23rd until November 9th with the chance to win a Molecular Model Kit. First West Yorkshire have been working in partnership with Leeds ward councillors, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Special Schools Events are also taking place. and Otley Town Council to bring the real time service to Otley For further information please ring the Box Office on 01943 in a bid to improve the information available to its customers. 467466 or visit the Courthouse Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk UPCOMING EVENTS ALL ROADS LEAD TO September 8-10 Otley Heritage Days KNOTFORD NOOK! 10 Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza Otley’s premier transport event takes place 15-17 Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival on Sunday 10th September 2017, when over 24 Otley Farmers Market 500 vehicles head for Knotford Nook for the annual Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza. 24 Otley Designer Craft Fair This is the 21st event to be staged on its present October site and each year it has grown, to be now 29 Otley Farmers Market recognised as one of the finest one day shows * Otley Market Days in the country. It is both a Community and 29 Otley Designer Craft Fair held every Tuesday, Charity event with the profit this year going to the Otley Town Mayor’s 14+1 Charity Appeal November Friday and Saturday (www.14plus1.weebly.com ). 6-11 Otley Science Festival Along with the vehicles there will be every - 12 Remembrance Sunday Parade thing from Birds of Prey to Punch & Judy, The event will run from 10.00am until 24-25 Otley Beer Festival Face painting to displays, car boot and food 4.00pm and admission is £4.00 per adult, 26 Otley Farmers Market stands, City of Leeds Pipe Band and terrier with Concessions £3.50 and children under 26 Otley Designer Craft Fair racing, Trade stands and brass bands and 14 free. For more details please visit our 27 Otley Christmas Lights switch-on (with fireworks display) even a small fair to keep everyone happy. web site: www.ovte.co.uk
December 3 Otley Victorian Fayre Gateways Into Otley 6-9 Otley Christmas Tree Festival We are currently looking at options to recommend 24 Otley Christmas Farmers Market improvements to the gateways into our beautiful 26 Chevin Chase historic market town. Ideas include improved and sympathetic signage, artwork, floral displays (particularly as we were judged by Britain in Bloom in August), as well as looking at the overall look of buildings as you enter the town by car from the various main routes. CHRISTMAS If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see as a resident or visitor into Otley, we LIGHTS would like to hear from you. Please email AND [email protected] . New push for Coach Visitors FIREWORKS The town tourist team (Town Council, BID, Partnership This year’s Christmas lights switch-on combines and Chamber of Trade) are in the process of applying charity stalls, fireworks, funfair, Santa on his sleigh, for the status of a Coach Friendly Town. It is hoped this stage and street performers. status will hopefully increase the number of visitors to Otley to explore its history, TV connections, see the river The traditional countdown to Christmas will be held and enjoy a drink in the many cafes and pubs in town. in Otley Market Place on Monday 27th November A visit was made recently by the northern Manager of commencing at 5.30pm. The Confederation of Passenger Transport to give Otley The town centre Christmas lights will be switched on the once over and he was very impressed: “The sense at 7pm, followed by a firework finale. of partnership and support from different partners was highly evident on my visit and that is crucial in support - ing a coach friendly destination.” Included in the offer for coach visitors are three recently installed visitor maps at the coach drop-off and OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL parking points, the new “Visit Otley” brochure and the option for coaches to be met by a visitor guide. Otley Folk Festival is on the weekend of 15-17 a weekend packed with great music. Headline September . This is a weekend when the town acts include: Belshazzars Feast, James Fagan & fills with the sight and sounds of folk musicians, Nancy Kerr, Bob Fox, Jez Lowe, Edwina Hayes OTLEY CYCLING An information leaflet and map showing ‘safer be more fun, good exercise and at times quicker dancers and singers. and Grace Petrie . cycling routes’ around Otley is shortly to be made than using the car! Look out for copies of the leaflet Apart from the usual concerts at The Parish Tickets are selling well at the moment and if we available to residents by Otley Town Council. The at: Otley Core, Otley Library and Chevin Cycles. Church, The Methodist Hall and The Courthouse, get the weather, we are in for another superb leaflet shows safer and quieter ways of getting It is also planned to hold social guided rides around there should be plenty of street entertainment weekend. around by bike avoiding the busy main roads. the ‘safer cycling routes’ in late September/ with dancing at various pubs and The Woolpack Whether for a family leisure ride, to visit friends October look out for more details. Stage on the forecourt of The Woolpack Arts Studio. or for a short shopping trip, travelling by bike can SPONSORED BY With the help of Sponsors Black Sheep and Otley OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Town Council, we have been able to put together Heritage Open Day 2017 Heritage Open Day 2017 will be cele brated at Otley Courthouse on Saturday 9th September. There will be guided tours of this OTLEY WOMEN’S interesting building throughout the day between 10am and 4pm. Visitors will be taken round the building in small groups by Courthouse INSTITUTE volunteers. The former Courthouse, police station, fire station and cells were used The WI has a long history of campaigning on a for filming Heartbeat. Many original features can still be seen. range of issues that matter to women and the Visitors can also see the Courthouse Timeline in the cell corridor as communities in which they live, whether it be litter, well as the many colourful display boards around the building, on the plight of bees, domestic violence or supporting which they can read fascinating details of life at the Courthouse dairy farmers. As a result of our campaigning, the in times past. WI has brought about change in our communities, For children, there will be the opportunity to try out a variety of but also influenced legislation and Government resolutions were carried, so watch this space to household Victorian games. policy. This year we debated two issues of concern: see what the Otley WI will be campaigning for in The Courthouse Cafe will be open from 10am to 3pm offering a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks . alleviating loneliness and plastic soup. Otley and our surrounding communities. Loneliness not only affects the elderly, but also new We have had many informative talks so far this year mothers, carers and those who have experienced ranging from the history of the home by, Stefanie bereavement. Interestingly, data has shown that SCHOOLS CHARTER Stead, to anecdotes on being a musical conductor parents, invited guests included Alex Sobel MP; loneliness is more damaging to health than physical by Stuart Atkins, the ‘Jet age: the Glamour of Air Otley Town Mayor, Nigel Francis and other activity and obesity, with health implications similar Travel’ by Jane Abramson and the history of buttons representatives of local community groups. to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This resolution by Michelle Horton. called on every WI to raise awareness of the The Charter revolves around seven key principles: causes and impacts of loneliness. In other news, one of our members, Dawn Simpson, respect; challenging stereotypes; equality; actively received very warm comments regarding her creating a better society; good relationships Plastic soup is the term given to the microplastic exemplary flower display which formed part of between all people; valuing the world’s diversity fibres that are shed from our clothes and accumu - the recent flower show at Otley Parish Church. and making the world a fairer place. lates in the oceans. These plastic fibres are then She was tasked to take any line from ‘All Things consumed by the fish and at present there is a “The charter embeds the global citizenship values Bright and Beautiful’, with the line ‘The tall trees The Otley Family of Schools launched a ground- on which we, as a group of schools, work with our lack of research into how these articles and toxins in the greenwood’ providing inspiration for her breaking Equality and Diversity Charter at an will affect our diets and impact upon our health. students of every age, working to create inclusive arrangement. event at Otley Courthouse. Staff from schools and outward looking communities. Otley, Pool The resolution calls on Government and industry across the family, have been working on the to research and develop innovative solutions to We always welcome new members and visitors. and Bramhope are very welcoming communities Our members range from 30 to 90, from all sorts charter for several months building on the work and we are very much looking forward to developing this problem. done since their 2010 Anti-Racism Charter. of backgrounds. Fancy joining us? this with everyone,” said Christopher Lillington, Our President, Dianne Biggin, presented our votes The event featured performances from all the Assistant Headteacher: Learning Community at Email: [email protected] at the National AGM. The outcome was that both schools and, as well as school children and their Prince Henry’s Grammar School. COME AND JOIN US... Otley Work Club “If you can talk then you can sing!” Otley Work Club provides a free service to between 10am and noon on the first and third The Courthouse Community Choir, led by Dave Otley residents who are either unemployed, Thursday of every month. Appointments can Stewart, meets at the Otley Courthouse on facing redundancy or looking for a change be booked by telephone on 01943 466335 Tuesdays 1.30-3.30 (term time) £5 a session. The of job. We see a wide range of people seeking or by calling in to reception at the Core. autumn term starts on Tuesday 3rd October. work in various types of occupations including We can offer help with: We have over 40 members and new members, professional, management and admin, sales • writing or improving a CV especially men, are always welcome. Apart and retail as well as skilled, manual and un - • writing a covering letter to accompany from being great fun singing is also good for skilled occupations. According to the latest the CV your health and wellbeing. data available from the Department of • information about online jobs websites We sing songs from folk traditions around the world as well as new ones. Songs range from simple Work and Pensions there are 170 individuals • effective online job searching rounds to four part harmonies, taught by ear so no musical knowledge is needed. We do occasional in the Otley and Yeadon ward who are currently performances for charity and community events. out of work and claiming benefits. Many of • support with Universal Job match • preparing for job interviews You can also have refreshments and a chat in the lovely Courthouse Cafe before the session or during the individuals who use the service go on to the break. find employment quite quickly. We try hard • some basic help with IT or referral to Contact Dave or Liz on: 01943 461971 • [email protected] • www.singout.me.uk to create a friendly and supportive environment other sources of IT training and we see people as often as is needed. • using social media to access opportunities The club is run by a small but committed team of volunteers who have experience in We are always looking for additional resources TIMANYANE DAY both the public and private sectors including including strengthening the team. If you Year 10 students from Prince Henry’s Grammar recruitment and training, and other personnel have a little time and feel you could help School spent their Timanyane (Global Citizenship) areas. We are based at Otley Core Resource please ring the Core reception on 01943 Day in June working with organisations in Otley. Centre in Orchard Gate and hold sessions 466335 for more details. The day, organised in partnership with Otley Town Council, saw students working on community projects such as dry stone walling, working with Chevin Park Rangers, Otley in Bloom, the Talking Chippendale Singers Support Newspaper, Otley Library, Otley Courthouse, Ashfield Primary School, Bridge Church Toddler Yorkshire Cancer Centre Group and the Children’s Centre. The day saw students building walls and pruning “Our links with the community are very important Accompanied by string players from Airedale of ‘Dance a cachuca, fandango, bolero’ , the trees and bushes on the Chevin, making healthy to us and we always try to impress on our students Symphony Orchestra and Richard Wilson on the last act finale from The Gondoliers . snacks with young children and their families, that global citizenship begins at home. Many of helping with a movie matinee, creating planters our students already volunteer locally and this day organ, Otley’s Chippendale Singers gave a fine The event raised £500 donated to the Yorkshire at Courtyard Planters, recording an audio magazine really helps us develop their sense of citizenship. performance of Schubert’s Mass No 2 in G to a Cancer Centre. large audience at St. Mary’s Church, Burley-in- for the Talking Newspaper, running Otley Library, We are very pleased that this initiative is growing Wharfedale on Saturday 6th May. The choir’s next performance is a ‘Come and reading with pupils at Ashfield Primary and playing each year,” said Georgina Anson, International Sing’ Handel’s Messiah at Otley Methodist with toddlers at the Bridge Church. Co-Ordinator, Prince Henry’s Grammar School. The singers were ably conducted by their Musical Church on the afternoon of Saturday 14th October. Director, Lee Wiltamuth. Lighter works were performed in the second half including an More details about this event can be found on atmospheric arrangement by Gerald Custer of the choir’s website: OTLEY LIONS W.B. Yeats’s ‘Innisfree’ and the rousing chorus www.chippendalesingers.co.uk It has been a busy summer for Otley Lions celebrating the centennial year of Lions Clubs International. The club unveiled a spectacular Centenial Flower Bed in Wharfemeadows Park VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! in Otley planted to celebrate 100 years since Lions was first formed and proving a popular attraction Otley Lion David McDowell was presented with Looking for something which truly makes a 3-year Reaching Communities grant. This for park visitors. the Melvyn Jones Fellowship for his many years of difference? Passionate about wanting to will ensure more victims receive specialist Otley Lions took their famous Potshy to Otley service to Lions and his role as District Governor. help people who are, or have, experienced support and provide improved access to the Show and participated in the Otley Carnival. Otley Otley Lions meet every first and third Monday domestic violence or abuse? Willing to services. Based locally, we are extending our Lions mascot Chip attended an event on the at the Horse and Farrier in Otley at 7.30 pm. We spare some time and care? Committed to service delivery hours to offer evening Humber Bridge to mark 100 years of Lions. are looking for new Lions, new volunteers and understanding what living with relationship support, online and by phone, to people Judy Pears has become the new President taking new projects to support. abuse is really about? Yes? who could not otherwise access our help – over from Lion Gareth Dibble in a ceremony For more details phone Jonathan on 07712 Then call us on 0113 222 4562 or e-mail can you be that lifeline? Call us if you want attended by Otley Town Mayor Nigel Francis. 447366. [email protected] to find out more. Behind Closed Doors is delighted to announce that the Big Lottery has recognised our success OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL RESIDENTS WEBSITE and value in the community and awarded our Prevention and Recovery Service with a Visit: www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk Otley Town Council has revamped it’s website • Your Community – offers a ‘Living in Otley’ to provide quick and easy access to essential directory of community and hobby groups and information for users and is part of the Council’s links to essential community services and facilities ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and available in the town. DO YOU Sainsbury’s availability of information to residents. • Do it Online – enables residents to report Created with the user experience firmly in mind, issues directly, including to key Leeds City Council Sainsbury’s Otley are pleased to announce services. This section also contains details on how LOVE TO that Otley and District Talking Newspaper the website has been built so the site is compatible with today’s browsers, mobile phones and devices. to apply for community grants and allotments, is their chosen charity for 2017/2018. how to book the Buttercross and Core facilities, The website offers a host of new and improved SING? The charity was chosen by Sainsbury’s and how to request the services of the Town features including enhanced content focused on Mayor or Bellman to attend local events. If so, come and sing with Otley Singers community customers in store and online and is the helping residents and visitors to quickly locate The website will be updated on a regular basis choir for an open evening taster session on Tuesday charities second year of being nominated. information and services. The new homepage is easy to navigate with quick links to popular pages with the latest news on Council activities, events 19th September at 7.30pm. Mike Roberts Sainsbury’s duty manager and what is happening in Otley. For a guided tour said “We are pleased to work with the and a rolling calendar showing upcoming events We are a friendly group led by an inspirational in the town. around the website or help with using the online local charity for a second year and hope facilities, call the administration team at Otley leader, Lorraine Cowburn, and we sing a range The website is divided into three sections which of songs from classic pop to folk songs from our fundraising will make a difference to Core on 01943 466335. such a worthwhile cause”. provide information on all aspects of the Town around the world. Founded in the year 2000, Council’s role: the group is currently all women but men are • Your Council – contains information on the equally welcome. We get together to sing for formal functions of the council including committee pleasure on Tuesday evenings from 7.30-9pm Bridge papers and meeting timetable. at the Old People’s Welfare Centre in Otley. There are no auditions, if you enjoy singing in the car or in the shower you may well enjoy Church Otley Choral Society welcome singing with us. We give one or two concerts a year - you may On a perfect day for the Carnival our Teas their new Musical Director on the Lawn was a tremendous success have seen us at the Courthouse singing to support with £910 raised for Feed the Minds. The choir is very excited at the start of the new the Dementia charity Singing for the Brain. We We are challenged to top the thousand term as they welcome their new music director, also have the opportunity to take part in fun mark next year! The Church was open to Yonni Levy. The choir successfully performed some events such as the annual street choirs festival visitors on Wednesday mornings throughout challenging works last year and are now looking held this year in Kendal. However there’s no August where they enjoyed our beautiful forward to building on their achievements, so pressure to perform if you prefer not to! that they can continue to grow under their new building and homemade cakes. conductor with a performance of Mendelssohn’s Why not come along on September 19th to The congregation will be considerably Elijah in November at Otley Parish Church. decide if it’s for you? smaller than usual on September 24th as Yonni has studied choral conducting at Leeds If you decide to join, it’s £50 a term, which over 40 members and friends will be enjoying College of Music and for the last year has been works out at less than £4 a session over the our Family Church weekend away at the musical director at Skipton Choral Society. Tuesday evenings at Newell Church Hall from year – great value for a stress-busting activity Grange over Sands. The choir welcome Yonni and are looking forward 7:30 until 9:30pm and enjoyable evening. We look forward to Our Dementia cafe opened on September to him directing them over the coming year. New For further information visit our website; seeing you. For further information please 7th and will be open alternate Tuesdays members interested in joining the choir are www.otleychoral.org.uk or facebook, email: [email protected] thereafter from 2pm until 4pm. warmly welcome; the choir rehearses on @otleychoral . OTLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Pre-Submission Plan for Consultation Plan Summary August 2017 Introduction Overall Aim Welcome to this summary of our Pre-Submission Otley Neighbourhood To develop, maintain and improve a vibrant and sustainable Otley by stimulating a Plan. Here we set out our Vision of Otley’s future, our aim and thriving economy with a range of employment opportunities and ‘affordable’ housing that supports an active and inclusive community and to build on Otley’s objectives for this Plan and a summary of the Plan’s policies. The natural assets whilst protecting and enhancing its unique environment and heritage. policies are specifically designed to answer the community’s key concerns and to achieve the Plan’s aim and objectives. Objectives To view the full Neighbourhood Plan, supporting documents, and • To ensure that homes, of the right types, are built to meet the needs an online response form for your comments, please go to: of local people; www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk/planning/what-is-the-neighbourhood-plan • To ensure that new employment opportunities are provided in the town; • To support and regenerate the local economy; During September and October you can also view the Plan, discuss it and ask questions at a series of community drop-ins, and it will • To ensure the provision of better community and leisure facilities for all; be available to view at public locations around the town. Details • To improve transport infrastructure and develop safer routes; of venues will be available in early September. • To protect Otley’s rich built heritage; The consultation will run from Friday 8th September to Friday 20th • To encourage quality design in buildings and places; October. • To protect landscape, wildlife and nature conservation interests.
Vision statement GREEN ENVIRONMENT By 2028, Otley will be a more attractive, self-sufficient and YOU TOLD US:- sustainable community, building on its status as an independent • You value the Chevin, countryside, scenery, the and traditional market town in an attractive rural setting. rural setting, the Wharfe, green links and The town will be home to more people and so the emphasis will walking opportunities be on providing the right sort of homes for local people. There • To address derelict riverside sites will be significant transport and infrastructure improvements • To protect local wildlife sites, local green spaces (relief road, cycle ways, etc.) and, crucially, greater employment and trees opportunities. Jobs in the creative, cultural and tourism • Flooding is a growing concern industries will build on Otley’s strengths and reflect the town's character. This will help reverse the trend towards becoming a THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:- suburb of Leeds. • Protect the Chevin’s ‘Special Landscape’ against unsympathetic Otley’s bigger population will command greater resources, development (GE1) supporting much improved local facilities and services in the • Protect the town’s local green links and corridors, such as the disused town centre and outlying areas. A better deal for teenagers and railway and Green Lane/Kell Beck, so they are not severed or harmed, young people will be a key feature of this enhanced provision. while encouraging improvement and extension (GE2/TNRH1) The town’s retail facilities will be very much improved and • Control harmful development within the riverside corridor but promote build on Otley’s history as a distinctive, independent shopping its recreational use and easy access (GE3/TNRH2) centre rooted in local traders and businesses and a strong • Suggest leisure/community use of the former Bridge End Cattle Market market culture. site, together with necessary car parking, but with flooding, landscape and environmental safeguards (GE4) Unique tourist selling points for Otley will be its character as an attractive town set in outstanding countryside; the music and • Define a wildlife habitat network within Otley, control development pubs underpinning the town’s cultural economy; its national within it, and seek improvements wherever possible (GE5) status as an ever-growing cycling hub (supported by the • Identify a list of Local Green Space sites which in effect gives them development of a first-class cycling route network) and the Green Belt status and protection (GE6/TNRH3) provision of improved footpath routes. • Identify a shortlist of Local Green Space sites that would benefit from improvement (GE7) The Chevin and River Wharfe will enjoy enhanced protection as high-quality recreational, wildlife and landscape corridors • Support appropriate development which would provide new green with the aim of more fully realising their potential as space, and encourage these spaces to meet Woodland Trust and other community, tourist and day visitor attractions and amenities. nationally recommended standards (GE8) • Safeguard land at Midgeley Farm for water-based nature conservation, The town’s essential character will remain firmly intact despite flood alleviation and informal recreation uses, after sand and gravel all of this growth, development, change and progress. A key have been extracted and the site restored (GE9) element of the town’s development will be to preserve and • Provide for replacement trees within the Otley Neighbourhood Area enhance Otley’s heritage. Sustainable development over 11 wherever trees will be lost on development sites (GE10) years will create a town which, if anything, will look even more attractive than it does today and be an even better • Promote surface-level sustainable urban drainage systems as part of place to live. new development to help reduce surface water flooding (GE11) BUILT ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYMENT YOU TOLD US:- YOU TOLD US:- • You value the market place, historical • You are concerned that Otley should not architecture and buildings become solely a dormitory or commuter town • To extend Otley Conservation Area • You want existing employment land to be retained THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:- • Successful Otley-based businesses are moving • Identify 6 potential Conservation Area extensions – at out due to a lack of land for expansion Albion Street, Weston Lane, Westbourne, Birdcage Walk, Otley • You support the provision of new employment land Riverside and Station Top – as ‘Local Heritage Areas’, and set out area- • Job opportunities in Otley are at best average specific considerations which any new development should take • You support tourism-related development and live/work accommodation account of (BE1-BE7) • Identify a list of 14 ‘Potential Non-Statutory Heritage Assets’ (locally THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:- important buildings or structures), the significance of which will be • Safeguard a list of 11 employment sites across the town (E1) considered in any development proposal, in order to avoid or minimise conflict with their conservation and to improve them where possible (BE8) • Support and set out development requirements for 2 new employment sites off Ilkley Road (E2-E3) • Guide design and development in and next to Otley Conservation Area so they reflect and take account of the area’s special historic and • Support employment uses on other suitable sites, as long as they meet architectural features (BE9/TNRH5) guidelines to ensure acceptable development (E4-E5) • Guide design and development at Throstle Nest, next to Weston • Support proposals for live/work accommodation, as long as they meet Conservation Area, so they reflect and take account of the area’s guidelines to ensure acceptable development, including at Otley special historic and landscape features (BE9/TNRH6) Cemetery Chapels (E6-E7/TNRH7) • Identify three residential estates – The Oval, Duncan and Pegholme – • Support hotel proposals on town centre or edge of centre sites, as long which have notable architectural or design characteristics and set out as they meet guidelines to ensure acceptable development (E8) area-specific features which any new development should take account of (BE10-BE12) COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES YOU TOLD US:- MIXED USE • You have concerns about the town’s schools, civic DEVELOPMENTS centre and other facilities • You support the safeguarding of community YOU TOLD US:- buildings and facilities • You are unhappy with housing or any other • Improved sporting and leisure facilities, including swimming pool and development East of Otley leisure/sports centre, are priority concerns • Ashfield Works should be developed for housing • You want a large multi-purpose venue with cinema facilities • You are unhappy with edge of town centre retail • You support improved health facilities development at Ashfield/Westgate • There is a need for youth facilities, teenage clubs and activities • You are concerned at the number of derelict/empty sites and buildings around the town THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:- • Protect the amount of community facilities in the town and support THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:- additions and improvements (CF1/TNRH8) • Can’t stop development East of Otley, but do set out key guiding • Support the provision of new and/or improved sports and recreation principles to govern aspects of the development such as: overall facilities (CF2) approach and design; the bypass, footpath and cycle links; • Support the development of new and improvements to existing employment, education, and improvement of former tip sites (MU1) entertainment venues (CF3) • Set out development requirements for Ashfield Works, covering traffic, • Support improvements to health facilities, particularly north of the river ecology, riverside walkway and cycleway, and heritage (MU2) and in the town’s Bradford Road neighbourhood (CF4) • Set out development requirements and aspirations for the Westgate • Support the development of a new Otley youth centre (CF5) site, covering traffic, pedestrian routes and heritage, and suggest in door market and museum uses (MU3) • Support the development of a new school, or extensions to existing ones, to increase capacity and/or improve facilities (CF6) • Set out development requirements and aspirations for the former Board Buildings on North Parade, covering heritage and suggesting future housing and/or office use with associated car parking (MU4) TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL YOU TOLD US:- HOUSING • Improved cycling provision is a key ‘want’ • You are dissatisfied with bus service links to YOU TOLD US:- key destinations • Otley needs limited new housing and that it • You want better coordination and integration should come with improved facilities of bus and rail services • Housing development should be on smaller sites, • Otley bus station is unsafe and has inadequate capacity compact and walkable • You want Otley’s rail links reinstated • Starter homes and homes for the elderly are needed • Town centre car parking is a problem • There is an ‘affordable’ and/or ‘social’ housing need in Otley THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:- THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:- • Expect new development to improve cycling and walking provision in • Set out criteria to be met by further housing development, on sites not the town, and protect the route of the proposed Wharfedale Greenway already identified or allocated (H1) (TT1/TNRH9) • Support mainly one- and two-bedroom housing rather than larger • Support improvements to Otley Bridge and the White Bridge (TT2-TT3) properties, and also rented accommodation, all to be provided through • Expect new development to contribute to public transport improvements (TT4) a range of housing types (H2) • Support improvements to the existing Otley bus station or the provision • Seek to ensure that all new housing aimed at elderly or disabled people of a new expanded station (TT5) has good access to community facilities (H3) • Resist development which would make it difficult to reinstate an Otley • Seek to ensure that the affordable housing required as part of a rail link along the line of the former railway (TT6) development is delivered on-site wherever possible, and that any • Safeguard existing levels of town centre public car parking and support developer payments in lieu of affordable housing on site are used to additional parking, including a suggested new car park at the former provide this housing elsewhere within the Otley Neighbourhood Area (H4) Gas Works Site (TT7-TT8) Otley Otley Welcomes We are a voluntary group seeking to maintain Otley’s tradition of Methodist welcoming people. From Irish Friday 22nd September, 7.30pm migrants fleeing the potato Playing Maggie famine, to Belgian refugees in the Edinburgh Fringe Legend Pip Utton is The Iron Lady in his one First World War – commemorated “woman” show as he portrays her philosophies, her inspiration Church on the Jubilee Clock – and today’s and her logic, and then you get the chance to question her! Over the last six months Otley Methodist Church have had a number asylum seekers and refugees from Africa and the Middle East, Tickets: £8 adults, £6 children of events held in either the Wesley Hall or the Church Sanctuary. our town has a history of helping people facing difficulties. Thursday 12th October, 8pm These have included events organised by the Church but also ones In its first year, Otley Welcomes has hosted a Christmas party, Front Country organised and run by outside organisations who have used the organised walks and cooked meals at home for refugee visitors. An acoustic band from San Francisco’s mission district, Front Coun - suite of premises to host events and have raised funds for either In June, we organised Otley’s ‘Great Get Together’ picnic with try blend everything from mountain music, to bluegrass and new- themselves or various charities. over 400 people in the Market Square. In July, shoppers tried wave power pop! completing the British Citizenship Test, to see just how difficult Amongst these events have been a Table Top Sale, the Evening the questions are! Tickets: £13 with Amanda Owen, Caring for Life’s 30th Anniversary celebrations, the local school’s Road Safety Quiz, Christmas Fair, Afternoon Teas You can help by joining the committee and helping to run activities. Friday 20th October, 8pm We need bakers, hosts, entertainers, ‘buddies’ to chat to guests Heidi Talbot and Musical Entertainment. Photo: Seth Tinsley – whatever skills you may have to help bring people together. The wife of John McCusker comes to Otley on her solo tour with The Town Mayor is organising a number of events at the Church Email [email protected] songs from her fifth album “Here we go 1,2,3” for his year of charity fundraising and we welcome any other Follow us on Facebook @handsupotley Tickets: £15 groups or individuals who wish to use the premises. Sunday 5th November, 8pm The Wesley Hall can accommodate approximately 350 people, whilst the Church Sanctuary can hold up to 500 people. The Furrow Collective BUSY YEAR FOR Winners of Best Group and To book rooms call 01943 463878 or email [email protected] SCOUT GROUP Musician of the Year at this Members of 2nd Otley Scout Group have been busy with year’s BBC Folk Awards. Come Scouting activities this year. The group has opened both a and see British Folk music’s second Beaver 'Colony' and another Cub pack. All these, hottest new talent. WORKING including the Scouts, took part in a Group Camp at Sconce Tickets: £14 campsite. Around 80 people were present for a Saturday night Saturday 18th November, 8pm TOGETHER meal. The youngsters enjoyed camping activities and of course Jan Ravens: Difficult Woman For the past 12 months the the traditional camp fire. Sailing took place at the Wharfedale Scouts' Sailing Centre on Reva Reservoir. Dead Ringers star Jan Ravens takes to the road with her well-loved directors of Otley Action for Older People and the trustees of Otley impressions of Theresa May, Nicola Sturgeon, Hillary Clinton and 2nd Otley have participated in every Otley Carnival. This year Old People's Welfare Centre Management Committee have been many others. a float involving a Viking longship and a Pirates' galley was discussing the feasibility of working in partnership. Otley Action Tickets: £15 voted Best in Class. The crews however were rather suspect! provide services for older people in the LS21 postcode area and The Old People’s Welfare Committee are responsible for managing Launching new sections means and utilising the building located on Crossgate in the centre of that more help is needed with Otley Film Society Otley. By working in partnership the two organisations will be in the Scouts (aged 10½ to 14). Meetings are held on Wednesday A programme of 18 films are set to roll in Otley Film Society’s new an ideal position to provide a central hub where older people evenings and anyone with some season. Films are screened at Otley Courthouse on Thursdays at from the town and surrounding communities can come together to access advice and information. In the first instance Otley Action experience please contact 07886 7.45pm. The Bar opens at 7pm. If you are looking for excellent films, 352000. HD projection and surround sound then look no further - £35 for the will be relocating to the first floor of the premises in autumn. The two organisations are looking forward to the collaboration full season ( [email protected] ) or £4 for a guest ticket. and anticipate that this joint venture will be of real benefit to 7 Sept Moonlight - US, 15 - Drama older people in the area. The bells fall silent 21 Sept The Olive Tree - Spain/Germany, Otley Parish Church bells will fall silent during September and 15 - Comedy, Drama October as they are taken down for their first refurbishment 5 Oct The Eagle Huntress - Otley Parish since they were last rehung in 1922. Mongolia/UK/US, U - Two years of fundraising has seen generous contributions from Documentary, Adventure, Church individuals and organisations in Otley, including Otley Town There is much to look forward to at 19 Oct The Levelling - UK, 15 - Drama Council, and from as far afield as the USA. Otley people have Otley Parish Church this autumn. supported fundraising events such as the Buttercross stall, the 2 Nov Julieta - Spain, 15 - September 8th - 10th is Heritage Weekend, with the addition this film night at The Courthouse, the Christmas tree festival and Drama, Romance year of a broadcast by Otley Amateur Radio Society. the Burns night supper. This year we were also delighted to 23 Nov Lion - Australia/US/UK, PG - Biography, Drama Otley Folk Festival have a concert on 19th September and the Bell be chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the Otley carnival. 7 Dec The Salesman - Iran/France, 12 - Drama, Thriller Ringers a quiz on the 29th in aid of the Bell Restoration Appeal. Much and hearty thanks to you all! In October, The Two Rivers Concert Band returns, followed by a Whilst the work is on-going there will be a display board in the Friends of Otley Lido Fashion Show by Harriet’s and Little Munchkins. church explaining what is happening in the tower particularly In November we welcome back the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass over Heritage weekend in September. The bell ringers plan MOVIE MATINEES Band and Otley Choral Society, not forgetting the annual Beer to have a rededication of the refurbished and rehung bells Movie Matinees start at 2pm with tea/coffee and biscuits Festival at Otley Rugby Club. in time for Christmas and to available from 1.30pm, which is included in the ticket price The popularity of Messy Church has influenced a new style of another 100 years of ringing of £4. As part of the inclusive ethos of Otley Courthouse, all-age worship on the third Sunday every month, starting on over Otley. subtitles will be shown. 17th September at 10am. Why not come along and try it?! Bookable at Otley Courthouse box office (01943 467466) or online at www.otleycourthouse.org.uk OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Guide Dogs COMMUNITY FUND 14 Sept Jackie – US, 15 We were delighted to meet so many local people at our Guide 28 Sept The Time of Their Lives – Dogs information drop-in held in June. Thank you to everyone UK, 12A who popped in to say hello, met our beautiful dogs and showed 12 Oct Sully – US, 12A interest in getting involved in volunteering. GUESS WHO! 26 Oct A Street Cat Named Bob – If you couldn’t make it, but would like to know more about vol - UK, 12A unteering for Guide Dogs as a fundraiser, puppy walker, boarder, 16 Nov Hunt for the Wilderpeople – sighted guide or admin support, please email ruth.wood@guide - NZ, 12A dogs.org.uk or call us on 0345 1430210. 30 Nov La La Land – US, 12A Alternatively come and have a chat when we are next in Otley, at the Buttercross on Saturday 9th September between 10am and 2pm. We will be selling merchandise, running a tombola and giving MOSAIC COURSES IN OTLEY you the opportunity to meet our life-changing dogs. See you there! Learn how to make beautiful original works of art Here are some clues to help you guess who’s in the photo. This for your home and garden, under the guidance of ROTARY year volunteers from the group have worked with Prince Henry’s a professional working artist. CLUB OF students planting up containers around town, created a sensory The mosaic making courses are run at my riverside garden design for Spring Gardens Residential Home, made displays studio in Otley. Courses run one Sunday every for the Parish Church flower festival with the Brownies, helped month, and are suitable for beginners as well as OTLEY Leeds City Council Parks Department to upgrade planters, those with some experience. All tools and materials collaborated with Otley BID to create new floral displays, helped are provided. CHEVIN the Fire Station grounds look great, tackled overgrown shrubs The Rotary Club of Otley Chevin nominated highly inspirational and weeds with the Community Payback team, created a nectar I also make mosaics for your home, business or garden, as well cerebral palsy student Chloe Tear of Prince Henrys Grammar as running mosaic projects for schools and community groups. bar on Weston Lane with the Woodcraft Folk, hosted an inaugural School for this year’s Rotary Young Citizen Awards, Rotary Open Gardens event with support from the Friends of Otley Lido, Gift vouchers are also available. International of Great Britain and Ireland. held a window dressing competition for local businesses and Please contact me or check the website for course dates and The picture sees Chloe being presented with her certificate organised working parties to get Otley looking ship shape. Have more information. alongside Rotarians Rod Cam, Richard Pulleyn, President Andrew you guessed? 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. . . GARDENERS’ Otley Carnival 7 0 Y TOWN Y Es 7 R E t 194 A S AR R Another successful Otley Display group, Otley Tag Rugby and Otley Rhythmic S ANNIVE GROUP www.wharfedalegardeners.co.uk Carnival has been and Gymnastics. gone, with this year The Carnival Committee would like to thank all Our new season begins in September when we blessed with warm and MAYOR’S entries, our parade judges and Cooper Transport, meet on the second Tuesday of the month at sunny weather. Colin Pitt, Edward Johnston (Great Wall), 7.30pm in the Methodist Church. We welcome The Carnival judges had Houldsworth Builders and Robert Midgley for new members, from beginners to experts . difficult decisions due providing lorries/vehicles for the parade and Gary Annual subscription is £14 or come as a guest NEWS to the high standard Stead and Dr Nick Allen for providing their cars for £3 and give us a try. For further information of floats. The overall winners were Westgate for the parade. We would also like to thank see the website or contact Thelma on Primary School whose theme was Safari. Stephen H. Smith for providing decorations for 01132256405. The first talks of the season are the Queens Float. as follows: The parade was led by Otley Bellman Terry Ford with the crowds entertained by City of Leeds Pipe The beneficiaries for 2017 were: Otley All Saints 12th Sept 2017 Stella Exley B a n d , F o x w o o d S t e e l B a ndits, Otley Town Brass Church Restoration Fund, Otley Skate Park Users Camassia, Chris, Chelsea Band, Drums Agogo, Westgate Cheerleaders, Group and Otley Science Festival and Chaos Tewit Youth Band, Otley Ukulele Orchestra and Hope all those who watched the parade enjoyed 10th Oct 2017 Ursula Buchan not forgetting Slick Stick Sambastic with the Honley themselves and are looking forward to the 2018 Scent and Sensibility Samba Band. Carnival! 14th Nov 2017 Eddie Harland After the parade, crowds descended to the Carni - Littlethorpe Manor Pond val field to see Hannah Pears crowned Carnival OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Restoration Queen along with her retinue and to watch displays COMMUNITY FUND in the main arena including Little Nippers Terrier WHARFEDALE Weston Lane Juniors NATURALISTS All the members and Committee at Weston Lane Juniors would like to give wholehearted thanks to Otley Town SOCIETY Council for the recent donation to replace the mats in Wharfedale Naturalists the Main Room. The mats allow us to let out the space to Society’s winter programme local groups, for exercise, social events and children’s parties. of 7.30pm meetings begins This income is vital in supporting the club financially, which on September 12th at helps keep over 80 children from 6-16 playing football. Christchurch, the Grove, Ilkley, with a talk on Many of the players come from poorer backgrounds, so In May I became Town Mayor of Otley for a Beavers in Britain. this helps us keep their costs down to a minimum. record breaking fourth time. Some people ask, Other topics included before Christmas include ’why do you do it?’ The simple answer is that WLJ has always had a good relationship with Otley Town the Secrets of Leighton Moss, Birds and Red it is something that many people will never do Council who have provided help when we’ve needed it. Squirrel Conservation in the Yorkshire Dales, OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL and I always try to do my best and put Otley first. This donation has safeguarded the usability of a space COMMUNITY FUND Farming and Land Management in the Dales, that is crucial to the club. As Mayor, I wanted to bring the Charities I am Walking with Penguins, and Rewilding. raising funds for under one slogan. We have The same period includes birding trips, a Fungus chosen ‘For Overseas, Otley, the Community & Foray and a coach trip to Saltholme RSPB Reserve. OTLEY SKATE PARK You’ . See: www.14plus1.weebly.com The Society continues to organise working prize giving with hosts Sk8 Safe. This years event Overseas parties at four Wharfedale reserves including was supported by Made In Leeds TV who got into 1. A children’s home in Belovo, Bulgaria, Otley Wetlands (September 16th, then the first the spirit of things with a skateboard challenge, most of the children have learning difficulties Thurs day and third Saturday of each month at presenter James took the whole thing in his stride or health issues and there is a need to provide 9.30am). New volunteers are welcome. and impressed the crowds. recreational toys, books, etc. For more information visit: Denham Hill, Chairperson for Otley Skate Park User 2. Bore holes in Zambia, part of the Oasis Relief www.wharfedale-nats.org.uk Group said “Each year the event gains momentum programme, working in one of the poorest parts from the local riders, families and businesses. This of the world to bring clean, pure water. year’s crowd blew me away, the sun shone and everyone had such a great day. I can’t thank all the 3. Gambia schools library project, supporting GALLOWS HILL sponsors, Sk8 Safe and our user group enough for a small group of people who work in Gambia Otley Skate Park annual jam was bigger than ever helping to make this happen”. providing libraries for local children. NATURE AREA attracting huge crowds of competitors and fami - lies. It is the fourth year that Otley Skate Park User If you want to get involved in our fundraising get 4. Menenkyovo, Bulgaria, in poor towns in It has been another busy summer at Gallows Group have fundraised to hold the event. Thanks in touch with [email protected] Bulgaria the library is a very important place in Hill as we welcomed the Otley Walking Festival, to Otley Town Council, Waitrose, Welcome Skate the community, but this library was burnt to two Scottish adventurers taking part in the the store and Pro Extreme Sports for their donations. the ground. Money raised will be donated to - Great Big Walk to commemorate Jo Cox MP OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL wards new books. The young people of Otley were able to enjoy a COMMUNITY FUND and the Britain in Bloom judges. There has been fantastic day of music, demonstrations, riding and Otley a lot of progress on the community orchard and forest garden. 5. Hug on a tray/Chevin Socialites, local group who at the moment are raising money We now look forward to an action-packed autumn: On the run with OTLEY for ‘comfort trays’ for the Bexley wing. 30th Sept - 10:30am Hedgehog Workshop 6. Navvies Memorial, part of the history of 22nd Oct - 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm Couch to 5k CAMERA Otley and in need of a full restoration. Halloween Woodcraft Workshop The latest round of Otley Athletic Club’s Couch CLUB 7. Otley Parish Church Bells, money needed 28th Oct - 7pm Ghost Hunt to 5K training plan begins later this month which to keep the bells ringing. sees qualified coaches train novice runners over a Camera Club members have continued to meet 8. Hang on to a Dream, Otley based Charity 12th Nov - 10:30am Fungus Foray nine-week period to be able to take part in a throughout the summer, taking trips to many Parkrun. run by ourselves, making Dreams come true for 10th Dec - 10:30am Bird Feeder Workshop locations, both local and further away, and enjoyed seriously ill children and young people with life Organised by the club’s Absolute Beginners We will also be coppicing on the first Sunday of sharing knowledge, experience, and social inter - threatening illnesses. group, the sessions are part of an NHS initiative. action while doing so. These trips are usually on the month from November. The Community Week one involves running for just a minute at a Thursday evenings and provide practical experience As ever, events are open to all; free to members time, creating realistic expectations and making of cameras and accessories, as well as sharing 9-13 St. Gemma’s, Sue Ryder/Wheatfields, and £1 for non-members. Meet at the gate next the challenge feel achievable right from the creative techniques in a relaxed environment. Martin House, Bluebell Wood and Forget to the car park. start. Regular running can reduce the risk of After the successful exhibition held at Otley Me Not, three children’s hospices providing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 Parish Church, cheques were given to the Askwith respite and special care for our poorly young diabetes and stroke, boost your mood and keep playgroup so that they could buy a new storage people. Two Adult Hospices offering care as we your weight under control. GROVE HILL shed and the Otley & District Talking Newspaper. reach that last journey. Parkruns are free running events held at various and You BOWLING CLUB venues across the country every Saturday morning For more information about the Club, visit Two shelters at Grove Hill crown green bowling and are attended by thousands of people. www.otleycameraclub.net . We meet on Thursday 14. Natureland Seal Sanctuary, Skegness, evenings at 7.15 pm in the Otley Town Partnership we always try and support at least one animal club have been welcomed by members and Full details can be found at http://otleyac.org.uk charity. The sanctuary provides treatment for ill visitors alike. Built with funding from Otley or search on Facebook for Otley AC Absolute rooms on Mercury Row. Photographers of all and injured seals off the North Sea coast. Town Council and Waitrose @Community Beginners . abilities are welcome. Matters’ just in time to host a Yorkshire County Plus 1 Ladies match on 25th June. With over 40 players We are raising funds to erect a memorial to the and supporters to accommodate the new people, airplanes and pilots connected to the shelters proved their worth. Avro Works at Yeadon. Almost 700 Lancaster "" Our members rose to the challenge and provided bombers and 4,500 Ansons were built in what sandwiches and cakes in addition to assisting was said to be the largest single factory unit in " with the measuring of close ends. Good weather Europe, yet the Germans never found it! ! " ensured an enjoyable day with excellent bowling. ! If you would like to donate or help with the largest " A good day to christen our new shelters! ! appeal we have ever launched please feel free " ! ! If you are interested in playing bowls please call to contact me at [email protected] . " # ! "! ! 01943 46124 " Donations for either appeal can be s ent to "! " ! " " Nigel Francis, c/o Otley Core, Orchardgate, " ! Otley LS21 3NX. Please make cheques payable OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL to either the Otley Town Mayors Appeal or the COMMUNITY FUND " Swimming Pool Avro Memorial Appeal. CONTACTING YOUR COUNCILLORS
ASHFIELD WARD PRINCE HENRY WARD DANEFIELD WARD Kim Holmes (Lib Dem) Philip Bye (Lib Dem) t: 01943 467199 Mick Bradley (Green) t: 01943 467871 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Penny Robinson (Lib Dem) t: 07543086557 Colin Campbell (Lib Dem) t: 07973521547 Nigel Francis (Ind) t: 01943 463467 [email protected] colin.campbell@ leeds.gov.uk [email protected]
Ian Jackson (Lib Dem) Mary Vickers (Lib Dem) t: 07889054242 RayGeorgeson (Lib Dem) t: 07711069433 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Twitter: @RayGeorgesonL Peter Jackson (Lib Dem) t: 07979438284 [email protected] Ray Smith (Lib Dem) t: 07946800946 [email protected] Sylvia Thomson (Lib Dem) [email protected]
MANOR WARD WEST CHEVIN WARD Jackie Brown (Ind) t: 07908044596 Paul Carter (Lib Dem) [email protected] [email protected] Stephen Brown ( Ind) t: 07908044596 Savanna Dabill (Lib Dem) t: 07704261249 [email protected] [email protected] Wayne Green (Lib Dem) Linda Hoare (Lib Dem) t: 07931281862 [email protected] [email protected] Douglas Robinson (Lib Dem) t: 07941582468 Kate Whelan (Lib Dem) [email protected] [email protected]
Back row left to right: Terry Ford (Bellman); Cllr Douglas Robinson; Cllr Linda Hoare; Cllr Peter Jackson; Cllr Stephen Brown; Cllr Mick Bradley; Cllr Paul Carter; Cllr Ian Jackson; Cllr Colin Campbell Front row left to right: Cllr Penny Robinson; Cllr Sylvia Thomson; Cllr Kim Holmes; Cllr Ray Georgeson (Chair of Council); Cllr Nigel Francis (Town Mayor); Suzanne Kidger (Executive Officer); Cllr Mary Vickers (Deputy Town Mayor); Cllr Jackie Brown; Cllr Ray Smith Apologies given: Cllr Philip Bye; Cllr Savanna Dabill; Cllr Wayne Green; Cllr Kate Whelan All councillors work in a voluntary capacity
OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL LEEDS CITY TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS SURGERIES COUNCILLORS SURGERIES SEPT 2017 – NOV 2017
Otley Town Council hold Councillor Surgeries at To speak with Cllr Colin Campbell; Policy & Resources 11th Sept 2017 Otley Core Resource Centre for residents who would Cllr Ryk Downes or Cllr Sandy Lay Full Council like to meet a councillor and discuss any local issues or raise any problems or concerns relating to the Drop-in surgeries are held on: Planning 18th Sept 2017 work and responsibilities of the Council. Surgeries Human Resources First Saturday in the month at Otley Library are usually held on the last Saturday of the month Audit (9.30 to 10.30am) from 10am to noon. Environment & Sustainability 2nd Oct 2017 Appointments not needed - just drop in. Please check Third Saturday in the month at Yeadon Town the windows in the Otley Core and the Council Hall (9.30 to 10.30am) Planning 16th Oct 2017 website for upcoming dates and times. If inconvenient please ring to organise a meeting Community Development on 07973521547 or email Policy & Resources 13th Nov 2017 [email protected] Full Council OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Planning 20th Nov 2017 LITTER PICKS Trade & Tourism A programme of regular litter picks are run Town Council meetings are usually held at the Otley Core by Otley Town Council. These take place on MP SURGERIES Resource Centre, 11 Orchard Gate, Otley. All meetings Saturday morning from 10am until noon. usually commence at 7pm but times and venues are The dates for upcoming litter picks are: Private surgeries and drop-in sessions are held subject to change. Sat 9th Sept - meet outside the shops on throughout the constituency should you wish to Please check www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk or the windows Weston Drive speak with Alex Sobel MP. at the Otley Core Resource Centre for meeting times. Sat 14th Oct - meet at the Maypole in Otley Drop-in surgeries are on the third Saturday Members of the public are encouraged to attend. By Manchester Square of month: 11am–12pm at Sainsbury’s prior arrangement with the Executive Officer members Sat 11th Nov - meet outside the Summercross of the public may arrange to address a Committee or Sat 9th Dec - meet at the café in Otley private surgeries are on the first Friday of council meeting before it starts its agenda. Wharfemeadows Park month: 4pm-5pm at Otley Labour Rooms. Please contact the Executive Officer on 01943 466335 or Equipment will be provided but you may wish You can also make contact via email: by email [email protected] for further details. to bring your own gloves. We look forward [email protected] Please note that the Audit and Human Resources meetings are to seeing you there! not open to the public.
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