PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council on Wednesday 4th May 2016 held in the Pavilion Building, Front Street, commencing immediately following the conclusion of the Annual Assembly of Electors meeting which was scheduled to commence at 6.15pm.

Present:- Councillors: - P.Wolstenholme (Chair), G. Blenkiron, C.Hillary, T. Moderate, C.Lowery, P.Dawson, A.Smith, and P.Johnson

2 Police Representatives County Councillors A.Hopgood, M.Simmons and M.Wilkes No Members of the Public

Apologies: - Councillors, K.Gates, and K.Willis

Election of Chairperson for the ensuing year

Councillor Moderate was nominated, seconded and therefore duly elected to the position of Chairperson for the ensuing year and then signed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office. Min.No.3103

Election of Vice Chairperson for the ensuing year

Councillor Hillary was nominated, seconded and therefore duly elected to the position of Vice Chairperson for the ensuing year. Min.No.3104

Appointment of Internal Auditor

The Council agreed to the appointment of John Price Min.No.3105

Appointment of School Governers

The existing arrangements of existing members attending these meetings would continue but the Council agreed to review these to comply more fully with existing legislative requirements. Min.No.3106

Appointment of Representatives to Outside Bodies

Association of Local Councils These appointments would be considered again at a future meeting.

 Framwellgate Moor Youth and Community Association The Council would be represented by Councillor Smith

 Area Action Partnership T. Moderate and C.Hillary were confirmed to these positions. Min.No.3107

Notices of Motion and Declarations of Interest

There were none made or received at the meeting. Min.No.3108

1 Minutes of the meeting held on 13th April 2016

These had been circulated and were confirmed as a true and correct record, subject to a typographical correction to a street name in the Parish, and they were signed by the Chairperson. Min.No.3109

Report of Community Police

The Chairman welcomed the police representatives to the meeting and their report, previously circulated, included the following:-

Framwellgate Moor Parish Council Meeting Framwellgate Pity Me Arnison Centre Moor Figures for month beginning 01/04/2016-30/04/2016 Burglary 1 2 0 0 Burglary Other (Sheds, Garages & 1 1 0 0 Businesses) Criminal Damage 2 0 0 0 Theft of Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 0 Theft from Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 0 Thefts 1 3 0 5 Violence Against the Person 3 1 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 1 Anti-Social 12 2 1 2 Behaviour/Harassment Road Related Nuisance 4 0 2 0

133 reported incidents over the month of APRIL 2016. Figures from above relate to:

Burglary Other Front Street, Framwellgate Moor – bikes stolen from garden shed Woodbine Road, Pity Me – bike stolen from garage

Burglary Dwelling Lilac Avenue, Framwellgate Moor – unknown person break window and enter an unoccupied property. Nothing stolen. Beaver Close, Pity Me – unknown persons break into a property and remove numerous items from inside. Occupants not at home at the time. Kira Drive, Pity Me – unknown persons break and enter into a property where an occupant is inside. She is scared and runs to neighbours address. There is CCTV but as yet offenders have not be identified.

Criminal Damage Front Street, Framwellgate Moor – damage to a fruit machine in the Happy Wanderer Garden Avenue, Framwellgate Moor – fire damage caused to an empty property

Theft of Motor Vehicle No reported incidents

Theft from Motor Vehicle No reported incidents.

2 Thefts Cocken Farm – theft of windows and doors of a caravan stored at the site. 5 reported shoplifting offences from the Arnison Centre Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor – theft of pedal cycle parts from a bike in a secure rear yard Front Street, Pity Me – theft of garden furniture from a rear yard. Paxtons, Pity Me – theft of trailer wheels from the compound

Robbery Costa Coffee, Arnison Centre – known persons enters premises and threatens staff

Violence Against The Person Beaumont Close, Framwellgate Moor – domestic incident Front Street, Framwellgate Moor – known students from New College attacking a fellow student with learning difficulties New College, Durham – report of a student assault another student inside the premises. Abbey Road, Pity Me – report of girls fighting and assault a female.

Anti Social Behaviour/Harassment ASB Personal Carrside, Framwellgate Moor – report of children and adults making threats to each other. Finchale Road, Framwellgate Moor – report of a personal nature – domestic related The Avenue, Pity Me – report of a personal nature, between neighbours Arnison Centre, Pity Me – report of a dispute over parking. ASB Nuisance Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor – report of youths banging on windows and throwing things. Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor – report of a known youth causing nuisance outside of children’s home Front Street, Framwellgate Moor – report of known youths causing nuisance outside of Sainsbury’s Front Street, Framwellgate Moor – report of known youths causing nuisance outside of Millennium Restaurant Front Street, Framwellgate Moor – report of unknown persons going through the charity shop bins at the rear of the premises. Finchale Road, Framwellgate Moor – report of youths causing a nuisance and drinking outside of property. Underpass, Framwellgate Moor – report of youths causing nuisance, lighting fires and drinking. New College, Framwellgate Moor – 3 x reports of youths causing nuisance with off road bikes The Forge, Pity Me – report of noise nuisance from neighbouring property. Brasside – report of a prison visitor causing nuisance to staff. Arnison Centre, Pity Me – report of a note being left on a car. Harassment Finchale Avenue, Brasside – dispute between neighbours, resulting in threats being made on several occasions

Road Related Nuisance and Highway Disruption Lilac Avenue, Framwellgate Moor – Vehicle causing obstruction to a bus. Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor – report of a known youth riding up and down the street on a motorbike without licence, insurance, etc. Kirby Avenue, Framwellgate Moor – 2 x report of a known vehicle blocking a driveway Finchale Avenue, Brasside – 2 x reports of vehicle parked blocking the footpath. For information: 2 Traffic 183 warning notices have been issued in relation to the motorbike complaints. 2 Community Protection Notices (warnings) have been issued to two males in relation to anti social behaviour around Framwellgate Moor and Pity Me. A further Community Protection Notice (warning) is to be issued to another male once we can catch him at home. Thank you to everyone who came along to the Framwellgate Office official opening on Wednesday 27th April and I hope everyone had a good day. Following questions, the Chairman thanked the Police Representatives for their attendance. Min.No.3110

3 Public Matters

There were no items raised for consideration. Min.No.3111

Members Matters

The following issues/items were raised for action / follow up for attention or noted :

 A query was received from a dog walker regarding suitable locations to walk their dog.  An issue was raised about the creation of a Parish Plan and reference was made to grants available to help fund the cost of this.  There was a need to consider setting up new operational policies and procedures for the Pavilion Building, Bowling Club and Play areas to be considered at a future meeting of the Council.  The website was now working and approval was given to the installation of a site map at a maximum cost of £120.00 (excluding VAT). Min.No.3112

Report from Unitary County Councillors

The Chairman welcomed the County Councillors to the meeting. The report given to the meeting included the following:-

 The drainage works for the Brasside Play Project was to be funded by S106 money.  The planters throughout the Parish area would be attended to by the Greenkeepeer once their locations had been established.  There were some works to trees in the Parish which quotes would be obtained from.  The Cabinet were giving consideration to the creation of 20mph speed limits around school areas.

The Chairman thanked the County Councillors for the report. Min.No.3113

Clerks Report a. From County Council (i) Planning Applications.

The Council considered lists of Planning Applications received since the previous meeting

All applications considered were as follows :

4 1. List dated 18th April 2016

App. Number Applicant Location Proposal Case Decision Officer Level DM/16/01166/FPA Avant Homes Site Of Former County Retaining wall, associated engineering Durham & Fire & operations and amendment to Chris Delegated Rescue Service H/quarters boundary treatment Shields Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor DH1 5JR DM/16/01030/FPA Mr Marco Calzini Adventure Valley Extension to existing shop to form Union Hall Farm larger shop. Lisa Delegated Brasside Morina Durham DH1 5SG DM/16/01025/AD Rapleys LLP Lidl Uk Gmbh Erection and display of 1no. internally- Wheatlands Way illuminated free-standing pylon sign. Stephen Delegated Pity Me Potter Durham DH1 5GB DM/16/01156/FPA Mr Roger The Granary Erection of 1.5 storey extension to rear Stephenson 3 Red House Farm of dwelling. Lisa Delegated Pity Me Morina Durham DH1 5RZ

2. List dated 25th April 2016

App. Number Applicant Location Proposal Case Decision Officer Level DM/16/01171/AD Food Programme Salutation Inn Erection and display of 1no. internally Delivery Orchid Dryburn View illuminated totem sign Stephen Delegated Group Finchale Road Potter Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5AP DM/16/01202/FPA McDonald's McDonald's Restaurants Ltd Refurbishment and reconfiguration of Restaurants Ltd Unit L the restaurant, drive thru lane and patio Arnison Retail Centre area to include extensions totaling Jennifer Delegated Pity Me 24.8sqm, incorporating associated Jennings Durham works to the site. Alterations to DH1 5GB elevations which include the installation of an additional booth to accommodate the new fast forward lane. Existing

5 booths to be replaced with new. Relocated fascia signage. DM/16/01203/AD McDonald's McDonald's Restaurants Ltd The relocation of 3 no. existing fascia Restaurants Ltd Unit L signs. Jennifer Delegated Arnison Retail Centre Jennings Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB DM/16/01212/FPA Mr Thomas Land Adjacent to 57 Hutton Change of use of scrubland to private Marley Way garden area. Lisa Delegated Framwellgate Moor Morina Durham DH1 5BW DM/16/01264/FPA Mr J Richardson 29 Alexandra Close Demolition of existing side and rear Framwellgate Moor extensions and erection of two storey Michelle Delegated Durham extensions to side and rear, single Hurton DH1 5ED storey extension and detached garage to rear

In respect of the applications from McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, the comments of the County Councillors were supported. Min.No.3114

6 b Other Correspondence

(i) Citizens Advice Bureau The Council received a letter of thanks in respect of our recent donation. Min.No.3115 (ii) Durham Athletic Under 15 s The Council agreed to the use of the KGV football field between 18.00 hours and 19.30 hours on a once per week basis. Min.No.3116

(iii) War Memorial Update The County Council had now passed the final documentation to their legal department and the Parish Council should be contacted in the near future to finalise the issue. Min.No.3117

Finance / Governance Reports a) Accounts for Payment / Approval of Expenditure for 2016-2017 The Clerk asked for confirmation of the Members actions in agreeing to the usual salary and wages paid in accordance with conditions of service, and employment contracts, since the last meeting AND the following Accounts, report previously circulated, it being noted that some additional Accounts below were also presented and agreed at the meeting:

3. Durham County Pension Fund -Contributions for April 2016 £359.13

4. Durham County Council -Application for Post Code for Pavilion £57.00

5. Milbank Architects Ltd -CDM Principle Design for Pavilion project £1800.00(Includes VAT)

6. Daykin And Storey Ltd -Work carried out on Website £540.00(Includes VAT) -Hosting of Website for April £24.00(Includes VAT) £564.00

7. J G Paxtons & Sons Ltd -Vehicle £9900.00(Includes VAT)

-Snowplough £2232.00(Includes VAT)

-Roundup £54.72(Includes VAT) £12186.72

8. Batsons -Cutting of KGV field for April 2016 £77.04 (includes VAT)

TOTAL £15043.89 Min.No.3118

Date of Next Meeting

This was agreed as

Wednesday 8th June 2016 at 6.30pm in the Pavilion Building

The meeting concluded at 7.30pm

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Signed as a true and correct record

………………………………………………..Chairperson

……………………………………………Date

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