Hudswell and District Parish Council Minutes – 2017/18
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Hudswell and District Parish Council Minutes – 2017/18 18 May 2017 21 September 2017 16 November 2017 15 February 2018 MINUTES OF THE HUDSWELL & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON: Thursday 18th May 2017 Present: Cllr J Blackie (NYCC) (JB) Cllr R Blows (RDC) (RB) Cllr A Boyce (AB) Cllr P Chapman (PC) Cllr J Dixon (JD) Cllr B Phillips (BP) Cllr R Phillips (RP) Cllr E Ramage (ER) Mrs C Swainston (Parish Clerk) (CS) Mr S Acaster Mr D Farrar Ms A Sumner Mrs L Wilson Mr N Wroe ACTION 1. Declaration of Interests and Lobbying There were no declarations of interest or lobbying. 2. Public Open Session Annie Sumner reported that a village Clannet network was being investigated. A survey by Clannet would take place on 7th June 2017 to see if there was a line of sight between the pub and the trading estate. There are currently 13 interested parties; the whole village would receive information in due course once confirmed details were available. 3. Apologies No apologies were received. 4. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 16th February 2017 The minutes of the meeting held on 16th February 2017 were accepted. 5.1 Matters Arising Which Remain Outstanding from 17th September 2015 5.1.1 Planning Applications – Consultation (Item 7) A general discussion took place about protecting Downholme in the future RB/JD from development. It is such a unique village and needs to be protected. Cllr Ramage agreed to do some research and look into this further. Update 19/11/15: Parish Clerk to instruct a move forward with the formation of a Conservation Area and seek further assistance from Ann Smith. Update 18/02/16: Collaboratively, YDNA and RDC believe that the way forward is to create an appraisal which covers the whole settlement, work to commence later in the year. Update 19/05/16: Cllr Blows agreed to speak directly with Ann Smith for an update. Update 15/09/16: Cllr Blows has spoken to Ann Smith and she confirmed that she has spoken to the Peter Reynolds, of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, who have offered to take the lead on preparing a draft plan. Update 17/11/16: Cllr Dixon reported that some sort of leaflet drop had been made in Downholme. Cllr Blows agreed to prompt the authority. Update 17/02/17: Cllr Blows reported that some responses had been received and a document is being prepared to go online for consultation, probably in April 2017 for comment. A site visit could be arranged when the document is live; all Councillors to be included. Update 18/05/17: Site meeting Parish Clerk and Financial Officer: Mrs C Swainston, Lynloe, Hudswell, RICHMOND, North Yorkshire, DL11 6BQ Tel: 01748 826989 / Email: [email protected] ACTION expected at the beginning of July, Cllr Dixon to arrange for the pub to be used as the venue. 5.2 Matters Arising Which Remain Outstanding from 15th September 2016 5.2.1 Fly Tipping in Brokes Lane “Old Quarry” (Item 10) Cllr Blows reported that he had visited the site and informed the Parish RB/JD Council that RDC are currently looking into having the asbestos removed. Cllr Blackie suggested a site visit with Environmental Health and an insistence of signage. CCTV would be a really good deterrent, people need to be aware that they might just get caught. The Parish Council cannot deal with this, the issue is far too big for the parish, this is a District Council matter. Cllr Blows agreed to progress. Update 17/11/16: Cllr Blows reported that the site had been surveyed, to clear it would be extremely costly. RDC have agreed to erect signage and the waste in view currently will be moved prior to signs and/or CCTV. Cllr Ramage remains concerned about asbestos on the site, Cllr Blows remains in contact and will update us regularly. Cllr Blackie suggested that RDC at least commit to a day’s clearance work, men and wagons, at least to move the most visible rubbish. Parish Clerk to email Environmental Health. Update 17/02/17: Cllr Blows informed the meeting that a risk assessment had been carried out on 14/02/17 and the visible rubbish will be removed by RDC, signage has been affixed – great news. There may be some fencing to repair, Cllr Dixon was happy to assist. Update 18/05/17: Site due to be cleared today. 5.3 Matters Which Remain Outstanding from 17th November 2016 5.3.1 Transfer of ‘Public’ Areas of Land at Downholme (Item 12) The Parish Clerk reported that four areas of land in Downholme had been CS chased as ownership had not yet passed to H&DPC. Cllr Blackie to be kept informed of any developments as he was a lead on the initial negotiations. Update 17/02/17: No response as yet, keep trying. Update 18/05/17: Clare Hetherington from Defence Infrastructure Organisation has made contact and confirmed that final draft documents are with their solicitors. 5.4 Matters Arising from 16th February 2017 5.4.1 The Ash Tag Project Councillors were happy to partake in the project to report the spread of Ash CS die back fungi and identify any Ash tree’s that may have a natural immunity or resistance to it. Parish Clerk to confirm interest to Yorkshire Dales National Park. Update 18/05/17: Two tags to be issued! 6. Accounts The Parish Clerk presented the accounts. Cllr Boyce complimented Hudswell Village Hall on their new noticeboard. 7. Planning Applications - Consultation Applications had been received and duly commented upon for: No.11 Downholme and Middlemoor Farm (General Licensing). The Parish Clerk raised the issue of electronic planning documents. She 2 ACTION was concerned that not all Councillors had access to computers or indeed the internet due to the lack of broadband connections in the Dales. Cllr Blackie and Cllr Blows noted the concerns. 8. STANDING ITEM: Hudswell Playing Field Risk Assessment The Parish Clerk reported that Cllr B Phillips had carried out an inspection of the playing field on 17th May 2017. 9. Facebook Initiative Cllr Boyce raised the possibility of having a Facebook page open to the AB community that could highlight car sharing and such like. Councillors supported the initiative. Cllr Boyce to investigate further. 10. Comments by District and County Councillors Cllr Blows informed that meeting that a community funding initiative may be introduced in the very near future. All details would be sent to the Parish Clerk; funds were likely to be available for small local schemes. Cllr Blackie stated that he was delighted to have been re-elected as County Councillor for the Upper Dales, at the end of the term he will have served 24 years as a County Councillor. As always, if there are any issues to be raised he will whole-heartedly campaign on our behalf. Cllr Blackie raised the current issue of the closure of Downholme Bridge, he has negotiated with Highways to have the road open for a local wedding that is expecting large numbers of visitors. Highways have been responsive to this request. Cllr Blackie confirmed that he will be a member of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority for the next 4 years. Cllr Blackie informed the meeting that the Swaledale Shuttle is doing really well, a very successful bus service. Regular passengers are collected from both Hudswell and Downholme. 11. Members Comments The Parish Clerk reported that the village defibrillator had been called upon by YAS. It had not actually been used but the patient had been referred to it. The Parish Clerk reported that it was understood that the “L” shaped church PC field (adjoining the National Trust field) had been sold. Concerns were raised about the whereabouts of the proceeds and whether a covenant had been in place to protect any monies from leaving the village. Councillor Chapman agreed to speak to Rev Chambers. 12. Dates of Next Meetings 21st September 2017 and 16th November 2017 at 8.00 pm. 3 MINUTES OF THE HUDSWELL & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON: Thursday 21 st September 2017 Present: Cllr J Blackie (NYCC) (JB) Cllr R Blows (RDC) (RB) Cllr P Chapman (PC) Cllr J Dixon (JD) Cllr B Phillips (BP) Cllr R Phillips (RP) Cllr E Ramage (ER) Mrs C Swainston (Parish Clerk) (CS) Mr S Acaster Mrs J Mankelow Mr P Reynolds (YDNPA) (PR) ACTION 1. Declaration of Interests and Lobbying There were no declarations of interest or lobbying. 2. Public Open Session Mrs J Mankelow asked that residents are requested to stop burning CS/RB plastics, the new recycling objectives should prove an incentive to stop such actions. Parish Clerk to include a note to be included in the Hudswell & District Messenger. Cllr Blows said that he would chase the matter up with Stuart Weirs, Environmental Health at Richmondshire District Council. 3. Apologies No apologies were received. 4. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 18 th May 2017 The minutes of the meeting held on 18 th May 2017 were accepted. 5. Matters Arising from 18 th May 2017 5.1 Facebook Initiative (Item 9) Cllr Boyce raised the possibility of having a Facebook page open to the AB community that could highlight car sharing and such like. Councillors supported the initiative. Cllr Boyce to investigate further. 5.2 Members Comments (Item 11) The Parish Clerk reported that it was understood that the “L” shaped church Ends field (adjoining the National Trust field) had been sold.