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ISSUE 21 Linda Thompson Que Sera, North Street, Flixton YO11 3UA Tele. 01723 892162 [email protected] The Parish Council now has it’s own web site at:- www. Folkton Parish Council Parish Council Meetings are held every first Tuesday in the month unless otherwise stated in the minutes displayed in the 4 Village Noticeboards :- Outside the Village Hall, Top of North Street By post box on A 1039 Main Street Folkton The first 15 minutes is an OPEN MEETING which anyone can come to then the Council set about the business on the Agenda. Parishioners are welcome to stay but can play no further part in the proceedings. Your Parish Councillors are:- Chairman Mr.M Brown 01723890516 Vice Chairman Mrs L.Thompson 01723892162 Mr.B.Found 01723891256 Mr. T.Cresswell 01723890752 Mr.A. Bower 01723890101 Mr.C. Hodgson 07711567870 Mr.K.Robinson 01723890731 Mrs. J.Carroll 01723891548 Please see notice board Mr. T. Moxlow 01723891236 Parish Clerk Mr.C.Adnitt 01723513949 at top of North Street. The N.Y.C.C. Councillor is Mr. J. Blackburn The S.B.C. Councillors are :-Mr.G.Allanson COUNTY COUNCILLOR JOHN BLACKBURN WRITES Firstly may I say how delighted I am to have been reflected as County Councillor for the Hertford & Cayton Division of North Yorkshire County Council. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those of you who supported me once again. As always I will endeavour to do my best to represent the people of Flixton &Folkton at North Yorkshire County Council. It is of course not going to be easy to get things done, due to the tre- mendous financial cut backs that we face. The Council as you probably know is faced with the challenge of saving £93m by 2015. However due to savings we have already made we are on tar- get to achieve this. Thanks to Government grants and prudent budgeting, we have been able to avoid any increase in Council tax for the last three years and we will do all in our power to continue to keep any council tax increases to a minimum. This will mean unfortunately that there is no money for highway im- provements such as new roads, new parking restrictions, new speed restrictions etc. As these all cost money. As far as roads and footpaths are concerned our main aim will be to keep them in as good order as possible. You will have noticed no doubt that we have been patching, particularly in Folkton and we plan to resurface the road across the Carr's and through Folkton. We will also been carrying out repairs to the road Hunmanby on Folkton Brow. I will also try my best to ensure repairs are carried out as and when necessary. We have been experiencing problems with heavy traffic passing through Folkton on it's way to the Barrett housing development at Cayton. The introduction of a lorry watch scheme in conjunction with Trading Standards at Northallerton I consider helped to alleviate the problem and this was thanks very much to some Folkton residents reporting the offenders. I admit that it was not perfect, but I am grateful to those of you who have taken part in the scheme. Of course apart from Highways, are other responsibilities are Public Transport, Education for both children & adults, Social Services, Waste Disposal, Libraries, Street Lighting, Public Health, some planning which includes Village Greens and Public Rights of Way and as I have already mentioned Trading Standards. I have decided that since my reelection I am going to spend less time serving on committees. I see the main work of a councillor is servicing the problems which occur with the residents in my divi- sion, which cover a large area. I have 7 parishes to look after, those being Cayton, Folkton & Flix- ton, Gristhorpe & Lebberstone, Hunmanby, Muston, Reighton & Speeton and Primrose Valley Hunmanby Gap and Royal Oak. I try to attend all my Parish Council meetings, as I consider that to be my main form of communication with my residents, but of course I am ready to talk to or visit any individuals to discuss any problems they may have. The long outstanding problem of the public right of way over the Fordon Road at Folkton is at last due to come to Public Enquiry in November and in my opinion the more residents who attend this the better. I am very concerned that this application has taken over 3years to solve. Well I had hoped to cut my lawns today, but it's raining again, I do hope we are going to see an improvement in the weather this summer, it is so important to the many people who are reliant on the tourist industry in my division. I am so pleased the County Council is not responsible for the weather. Best wishes to you all, you can contact me either by phone 583604, or by email [email protected] John Blackburn + FEBRUARY Public Questions Members of public complained that a number of heavy vehicles were using Carr Lane to deliver materials to the building site at Cayton. One resident had made a video of the discharge from the outflow from McCain’s into the sea which showed what was happening. Borough Councillor G Allanson confirmed that he was pursuing the matter. An update on what was happening with the speed monitoring was requested. County Cllr J Blackburn advised he was chasing matters up. He had been informed that there were a number of surveys to be undertaken and this was understood to be the reason for the delay. It was suggested that the Parish News should be published on the Parish Council’s Website. Following discussion it was noted that some residents did not have computers and would still required copied delivering to them. Police Report The Police report was circulated to councillors prior to the meeting. PCSO C Richman gave details of recent incidents and whilst nothing of significance had occurred she highlighted the need to be vigilant. Residents highlighted the problems caused by the vehicle owned by Centurion Windows being parked inconsiderately. Residents were asked to pass the details onto the Police. In was noted that caravans were being parked overnight in the lay‐by. Report from County Councillor Cllr J Blackburn noted that work was in progress to submit a further Village Green Application. New evidence has been received by the Planning Inspector on Fordon Road, and only one objection has been received from the landowners. A email was read out from the Planning Inspector. An update on progress with setting up the speed survey was discussed, and an update on what was happening with other items highlighted at the previous meeting was given. Work to repair the pot holes was progressing. Work on Folkton Brow was about to commence. Cllr Blackburn advised that Trading Standards were responsible for the heavy vehicles using Carr Lane, and that residents should provide details of offenders to them. NYCC were progressing matters with the owner of the snack van parked in the lay‐by Report from Borough Councillor Cllr G Allanson confirmed that there were planning issues with the entrance on Back Lane and that the enforcement officer was progressing matters. Cluster Grants have been made and he advised that some money was to be carried over to next year. There was a proposal before SBC to cut grants to Area Committees by £30,000. A list of street lights to be turned off has been published. It was understood that by 2015 following consultation a number of lights would be switched off in the villages. Natural England were to undertake a review of Rights of Way and Common Land, however this has been delayed due to budget constraints. Planning Applications Three planning applications were received: 13/00020/LB application to install replacement windows at Low Bella Farm, North Street, Flixton. 12/01645/HS – APHH/00002/13 appeal against planning decision to erect a two story extension to rear of The Old School, Filey Road, Flixton. 13/00278/CA application to demolish an existing large dilapidated shed at Hunters Lodge, Main Street, Folkton. Finance The clerk provided an update of the council’s finances and current balances. Payments received: Inter‐ est on Lloyds Instant Access Account 0.6p, Interest on Skipton Building Society Bond due to expire on 15th February 2013 of £278.75. Accounts to pay: Clerks Quarterly Salary, Clerks Expenses (Stamps) £25. The clerk provided details of a further investment bond and following discussion it was agreed by 5 votes to 3 to transfer the money from the bond into the Skipton Instant Access Account. The outstanding money due from the Cricket Club was to be discussed further at the next meeting Fordon Road Update An update was given by County Cllr J Blackburn in item 13/29 above Common Land & Village Green Village Green – Evidence was being collated and a further application was being worked on prior to submission. Common Land – Further attempts were being made to obtain a signature on the Lease Agreement the Lessee. Parish Council Website Details for the Church and the Cricket Club were awaited. There were some minor teething problems which were being sorted out. MARCH. Report from County Councillor NYCC have confirmed that there is no council tax increase this year, with economies being made to keep expenditure down. Some footpath work is being planned in Flixton. A “Lorry Watch” scheme has started in Folkton to monitor heavy vehicles using Carr Lane to gain access to the Barrett’s site in Cayton.