Gail Cook The Wesley Centre Town Clerk 10-12 Saville Street Tel: 01653 609888 Malton E-mail: [email protected] YO17 7LL

MALTON TOWN COUNCIL NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

You are hereby summoned to attend the virtual Malton Town Council to be held at The Wesley Centre, 10-12 Saville Street, Malton on Wednesday 26th August 2020 commencing at 6.30pm for the purpose of transacting the following business.

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE MEETING VIA THE ZOOM LINK BELOW, IF YOU REQUIRE THE LINK BY EMAIL, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK

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AGENDA

1. Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest not already declared under the Town Council’s Code of Conduct or Members’ Register of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

2. Apologies To receive apologies for absence.

3. Mayor’s Report To receive details of the Mayor’s official engagements and other associated town issues

4. Public Access (15 minutes maximum) To allow residents, County Councillors and District Councillors of the Malton Town Council area to speak.

5. Minutes. For Resolution To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of 29 July 2020

6. Financial Report and Accounts. For Resolution (i) To note the bank reconciliation for period ending 31 July 2020 (ii) To consider the financial report to 31 July 2020 (iii) To authorise payment of accounts (iv) To receive the Annual Internal Audit Report and to consider any action required

7. Report of the Town Clerk To receive report and consider appropriate action

8. Government Plans for Unitary Authorities. To receive an update and consider appropriate action. For Resolution: i) To agree the member make-up of the task group in line with Norton’s proposal, and its terms of reference ii) To formulate and agree a collective response to Cllr Keane Duncan’s recent request.

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9. Representatives. To receive reports and consider appropriate action

10. Planning Matters (see appendix). For Resolution To consider and make recommendations on applications for planning permission referred to the Town Council and receive decisions notified by Ryedale District Council.

11. Members Questions

12. Date of next Malton Town Council Meeting. Wednesday 30 September 2020, 6.30pm

Signed: G Cook

Mrs Gail Cook, Clerk to Malton Town Council

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

MALTON TOWN COUNCIL

HELD REMOTELY VIA CONFERENCE CALL ON WEDNESDAY 29 JULY 2020

PRESENT Councillors P Emberley (Mayor), K Ennis (Deputy Mayor), G Lake, S Hawes, M Dales, L Burr MBE, J Lawrence, C Turner, C Delaney, E Jowitt, P Andrews, and M Brampton

IN ATTENDANCE Mrs G Cook (Clerk), Mr T Hicks ((Deputy Clerk) and Revd P Sheasby (Chaplain)

OTHERS Two members of the public

APOLOGIES Mr D Jeffels (Press)

29. CODE OF CONDUCT Members were reminded of their individual responsibility under the Code of Conduct in respect of making declarations of interest and that any declarations should be made now.

Cllr P Andrews as Chair of the Milton Rooms and Cllr C Turner as a Member of the Malton & Norton District Lions Club, declared their interests respectively.

30. MAYOR’S REPORT, COVID-19 AND ASSOCIATED TOWN ISSUES “Thankfully, and whilst there's no reason for complacency, as of 24 July there's been no new cases of Covid in Ryedale since 5 July, which now has one of the lowest such statistics in England. Similarly there's been none in Scarborough since 3 July, and just one case in each of Hambleton and Richmondshire since 14 July.

“Let's hope we can maintain those good figures, continue to encourage everyone in our community to be cautious and vigilant about maintaining all the necessary precautions in our town, including our visitors, and the wearing of face coverings in our shops and other confined spaces. At the same time we want to encourage people to buy local, and to support our local businesses - many of whom have had a torrid time during lock-down.

“During the month, in addition to regular meetings with the Clerk:  I've attended remote meetings with the YLCA Branch and the YLCA Discussion Forum, both held on Thursday 2 July  I've attended meetings in connection with the sale of Cemetery Lodge with the Deputy Mayor and the Clerk on Thursday 9, Tuesday 14, and Thursday 16 July  A remote meeting was held on Wednesday 22 July with Philip Spurr (Programme Director for Economic Development at Ryedale District Council) together with the Clerk and colleagues from Norton Town Council, to discuss the review of the Ryedale Local Plan, and

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 A meeting was held with Cllr Paul Andrews, including the Deputy Mayor and the Clerk, on Thursday 23 July to discuss the Milton Rooms

“In August, I'll be attending:  The steps of the Old Town Hall on Saturday 1 August to hear the Town Crier, David Jackson, and to mark Yorkshire Day  A meeting and tour of Ryedale on Wednesday 16 August, commencing in Hovingham and including a visit to Malton with the Clerk and members of the North Yorkshire Rural Commission  A meeting with Cllr Chris Turner and Chris Granger from StreetScene at RDC's depot in Showfield Lane, Malton, on Tuesday 25 August  A Malton ‘walk-around’ with the Clerk and Helen Barry from the Fitzwilliam Estate, date TBA  A further catch-up meeting with senior officers from NYCC Area 4, date TBA.

“The meeting with Phillip Spurr was not unhelpful, although we understand that the Working Party is scheduled to meet again in September, and members will need to press their case for a quicker review of the Plan, rather than the 5 years proposed. Clearly, a quicker review would be beneficial, especially given the plans under discussion for devolution.

“In respect of devolution, the Government's plans for Unitary Authorities in Yorkshire, whilst this is still early, it will be important for our community including both the Town Councils of Malton and Norton and some of the neighbouring parishes, to see how collectively we might exert influence in the consultative process, as together we comprise the largest single centre of populous in Ryedale.

“Our community should continue this close cooperation between our two principal towns, and to see how best we might collectively contribute more directly and efficiently to the delivery of additional front line local services for our residents and businesses - previously or currently the remit of RDC and NYCC. I have consulted with Cllr Antony Croser, Mayor of Norton, and it proposed to establish a joint task group to monitor events closely, and to make recommendations to our respective Councils when appropriate; on this matter it makes sense for us to be a proactive joined-up community - to ensure we can be a strong voice working together in harmony.”

31. PUBLIC ACCESS  Ian Conlan gave a verbal presentation in support of the Hovingham to Malton Multi-User Route for the Encouragement of Cycling.

 Cllr Burr MBE reported as a District and County Councillor, that: “On the back of the pandemic challenges we are facing huge upheaval, regarding devolution. NYCC is putting a bid together to become a huge unitary; this is far too big. RDC has been placed in a shocking position by the Government, which is a blatant takeover of RDC, but that we must not be defeated and aim to get the best for our residents.

“RDC has served residents well and a unitary would not. This seems crazy on the back of the pandemic. The proposed timeline was: new elections in 2020, with a new mayor to be elected in 2023.” Cllr Burr also commented that she wanted to keep local democracy with local representatives who are in touch with local people and issues.

Cllr Burr said she would like to spend all of Ryedale’s hard earned cash on Ryedale residents and meaningful projects and not have our money compulsorily ‘stolen’ from us. She said: “We must try to find partner authorities to work with and I favour working with York and other authorities such as Scarborough.” There will be a debate and resolution coming from RDC elected members.

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32. HOVINGHAM TO MALTON MULTI-USER ROUTE FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF CYCLING As a result of new central Government funding availability the Ryedale Cycling Forum have requested a letter of support from Malton Town Council for a multi-user route for encouragement of cycling from Hovingham to Malton.

RESOLVED That a letter of support for the Hovingham to Malton Multi-User Route is sent to Ryedale Cycling Forum. Proposed by Cllr C Turner and seconded by Cllr S Hawes. All Members agreed.

33. MINUTES

RESOLVED That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 24 June 2020 be approved and signed as a correct record. Proposed by Cllr K Ennis, seconded by Cllr S Hawes, Cllr C Delaney & Cllr M Brampton abstained, all other Members approved.

34. FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (I) Members noted the bank reconciliation showing the position as of 30 June 2020 (ii) Members noted the financial report to 30th June 2020 (iii) Forty one accounts were submitted for approval (v) Members considered the Annual Return for 2019-20 for submission to the external auditor and confirmed the dates for the period of exercise of public rights would be 30th July to 10th September 2020 Payment £ Method Cheque Malton & Norton Rotary Club Young Champions Award 400.00 704001 On-line Big Boolies Artwork 42.00 Payment On-line R Yates & Sons Ltd Materials 88.22 Payment On-line It'seeze Additional Website Work 24.00 Payment On-line Square One Covid-19 Telephone Line 104.83 Payment On-line Ryedale District Council Trade Waste 297.70 Payment On-line MKM Materials 307.48 Payment On-line Castle Howard Plants 1162.03 Payment On-line R V Roger Plants 162.21 Payment On-line Milton Rooms Committee Section 145b Grant 1250.00 Payment On-line M Piercy Additional Manpower 120.00 Payment

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On-line A & M Metcalf Plants 178.86 Payment Rainbow Lane Inclusivity On-line Sutcliffe Play Equipment 16483.66 Payment On-line Elloughton Greenhouses Greenhouse Installation 426.00 Payment On-line Zurich Municipal Utility Vehicle Insurance 272.05 Payment On-line Barnes Nurseries Plants 957.00 Payment On-line S Bainbridge Additional Manpower 127.50 Payment On-line Steve's Garden Services Verge Cutting 4400.00 Payment On-line Fleming Ecology Ltd M&N Neighbourhood Plan HRA 3300.00 Payment On-line J B Motors Fuel 109.85 Payment On-line Duncumbe Sawmill Planter 300.00 Payment On-line L H Sleightholme Hanging Basket Brackets 840.00 Payment On-line N Power Energy - Church Clock 31.17 Payment On-line Harrison & Hargreaves Materials 57.80 Payment On-line Anti Freeze (York) Ltd MIB Contract Watering 5040.00 Payment On-line Fitzwilliam (Malton) Estate Orchard Fields Rent 600.00 Payment On-line Business Stream Water Charges Cemetery 8.49 Payment On-line ScJ Training Ltd Chainsaw Training 660.00 Payment On-line Vertigrow Ltd Plants 145.60 Payment On-line Scarborough Borough Council Qtr 2 CCTV Monitoring 3000.00 Payment On-line NYnet Ltd Qtr 2 CCTV Connectivity 2376.00 Payment On-line North Yorkshire Pension Fund Pension Contributions 1729.12 Payment On-line HMRC Tax/NI Contributions 1670.17 Payment On-line Staff Salaries Salaries 4633.43 Payment N Power Energy - Christmas Lights 216.08 Direct Debit N Power Energy - Cemetery 35.08 Direct Debit Ryedale District Council Rates 86.00 Direct Debit Spoton.net Ltd MTC Website Subscription 54.00 Direct Debit 6

Spoton.net Ltd MIB Website Subscription 50.40 Direct Debit Brandsby Wilson Chapel Lane Parking Permit 15.00 Direct Debit EE Town Council Mobile Phones 55.07 Direct Debit Total 51816.80

RESOLVED Proposed by Cllr C Turner, seconded by Cllr J Lawrence. All Members agreed. (i) That 41 accounts be approved for payment. (ii) That the Annual Return and suggested dates for the period of exercise of public rights for 2019-20 be approved.

35. REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK (a) CEMETERY MANAGER UPDATE FUNERALS New Malton Cemetery Interment Grave No: 4707 Margery Turner Interment Grave No: 6234 Sheila Dunn Interment Grave No: 5695 Ivy Wear Interment Grave No: 5555 Michael Beal

OTHER WORK New Benches had been installed outside Hidden Monkey Café in Market Place and the Royal Mail sorting office in Wheelgate.

(b) MALTON IN BLOOM  The greenhouse has been installed in New Malton Cemetery, the donated greenhouse will be erected in due course.  The ‘racetrack’ near the steel horse has been planted up, and the Clerk is continuing to work with Taylor Wimpey to improve the maintenance of the green spaces in this location.  Work has been undertaken on the Malton Station platform to create a welcoming display for people using the train services.

(c) TOWN COUNCIL BRANDING The staff uniforms are being delivered week commencing 20 July. Quotes are also being obtained for the livery of the agricultural vehicle.

(d) RAINBOW LANE PLAY AREA The play area is now open and users appear to be following the rules. Sutcliffe Play have installed a replacement basket swing seat and replacement trampolines following the fire incident. The inclusive roundabout, re-surfacing, inclusive swing seat and zip wire installation has been delayed due to Covid-19, work which will commence during week beginning 27 July 2020.

(e) ANNUAL LEAVE The Clerk will be on annual leave from Friday 31st July, back into the office Thursday 13 August 2020, the office will be closed on a Monday and Tuesday during this period but the Deputy Clerk will be monitoring emails and telephones.

(f) VEHICLE ACTIVATED SIGN GRANT APPLICATION A funding application has been submitted to the Police & Crime Commissioner for the purchase of an additional vehicle activated sign to be installed on York Road, Malton.

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(g) STREET LIGHTING, MALTON The Ryedale District Council contract for the replacement/refurbishment of the RDC owned footway lighting in Malton will be carried out by Altitude Lighting Services between August and October.

The lights will be replaced with LED lighting, in addition to new columns if required which will enable the ‘part night lighting’ to be deployed, therefore, the lights will turn off between 12 midnight and 5am. It will result in substantial savings both in terms of finance and in green-house gas emissions. The final stage of the street light improvement programme for Malton is to replace the town centre heritage lights.

(h) PROPERTY LEVEL RESILIENCE GRANTS Ryedale District Council has forwarded a list of properties that qualify for property level resilience grants as part of the Malton, Norton and Old Malton Flood Alleviation Scheme.

NYCC colleagues have plans to work in the towns with the objective being to talk to residents and raise awareness of how to get involved and better protect their properties from flooding. Ryedale District Council will continue to provide further updates as work progresses with the Malton, Norton and Old Malton Flood Alleviation Scheme.

(i) PEASEY HILLS ENHANCEMENT SCHEME Three planters have now been installed on Highfield Road.

The Clerk has a site meeting arranged with Jeff from the Art of Protest Gallery in York with regard to providing a quote for artwork in the bus shelter next to the school. Jeff is responsible for street art projects all over the United Kingdom, including Coney Street, York. A quote of £1,500 has been obtained from a local builder to repair the roof.

Once all quotes have been obtained, the Clerk will start the consultation work with the local community, Malton Community Primary School and St Mary’s School on the design, following which we will submit a grant application to the Ryedale District Council Arts Grant Scheme.

(j) CEMETERY CHAPEL BELL John Taylor & Co have inspected the bell and installation at New Malton Cemetery and made the following recommendations:

That the bell should be removed from the chapel for restoration, be sand blast cleaned, drilled to remove the cast-in staple and returned to align the harmonic partials as far as the shape will allow.

They recommend that the bell is adapted for stationary chiming, provided with new fittings and equipped with an electro-magnetic clapper and Tempora Control Unit. The new hammer would be well made, with stainless steel pivots and fixings and the main body being very well galvanised to BS EN 1461 (2009) standard. Quotation £7,600.00 plus VAT.

Members agreed that the Clerk start the grant aid process for the full cost of the bell refurbishment. A large part of obtaining grant aid is in the consultation stage; this would involve engaging with our schools and the wider community who would learn about the bell founder’s history and the art of bell tuning. Once the bell has been lowered, an open week would be arranged, utilising local media, the bell would be on display in the chapel with educational display boards explaining what process the bell will go through to bring it up to current day standards.

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Staff and volunteers would be in attendance at all times on the bell ringing times to avoid future complaints.

(k) DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE TO PAY & DISPLAY PARKING Following a request from Malton Independents Members agreed to send a letter of support from the Town Council with regard to the lack of clear and adequate directional signage to the pay and display parking locations in the town to be addressed by Ryedale District Council as a priority.

As local businesses focus on encouraging visitors to the town, cafes, restaurants and bars reopen and the regular programme for events resumes, the availability of paid parking is vital to the visitor economy and a source of income for Ryedale District Council. The car parks are there, visitors just need to find them.

(l) SHOP LOCAL ROUNDEL Big Boolies are during the week to ensure the bell remains secure. Nearby residents will be consulted producing artwork for the easy peel roundels to be distributed to local businesses. This will be circulated to Members in due course.

(m) WENTWORTH STREET Following complaints with regard to overhanging greenery, the Deputy Clerk has delivered letters to 15 residents on Newbiggin, kindly asking them to carry out maintenance work to any overgrown hedges at the rear of their properties on Wentworth Street. The letter has been a fantastic success due to the majority of the residents carrying out the work, leaving the walkway free of overhanging debris.

36. GOVERNMENT PLANS FOR UNITARY AUTHORITIES Cllrs M Dales and P Andrews explained the history of Ryedale District Council going back to the 1970’s. Members had a preliminary discussion about the impending changes. It was agreed that this should be a permanent agenda item going forward and that a Joint Malton & Norton Town Council Task Group is formed to enable both Town Councils to work together to protect the interests of the residents of our towns and make recommendations to both full Councils.

37. SECTION 137 GRANT ALLOCATION One new grant application for Section 137 funding was considered.

Total Amount Requested No Organisation Summary Project Cost 4.2020 Malton & Norton OAP Christmas Lunch £2,100 £1,000 District Lions Club

RESOLVED Proposed by Cllr C Turner and seconded by Cllr P Andrews. All Members agreed: (i) That the Section 137 application for £1,000 for the Malton OAP Christmas Lunch is approved and that the Section 137 budget be increased by £900 accordingly. (ii) That the Town Council Grant Scheme now be closed for 2020-21.

38. CEMETERY CHAPEL CONVERSION & REFURBISHMENT The Clerk presented a report on the conversion and refurbishment of the cemetery chapels (previously circulated).

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RESOLVED Proposed by Cllr M Dales and seconded by Cllr C Turner. All Members agreed: (i) That the council award the contract to Contractor A (C G Building & Restoration) who have confirmed that the work would be carried out September-December 2020. (ii) That once the tender contract has been issued, the Clerk request a final invoice from PPIY for the work carried out, with the Clerk taking on the role of Project Managing the project, liaising direct with the principal contractor.

39. FACILITIES OFFICER ROLE The Clerk presented a report on the conversion and refurbishment of the cemetery chapels (previously circulated).

RESOLVED Proposed by Cllr L Burr MBE and seconded by Cllr J Lawrence. All Members agreed: (i) That recruitment process will be recommence in January 2021. (ii) The Clerk’s hours to increase from 33 to 37 hours per week in August and September. Clerk to resume usual 33 hours from 1 October 2020. (iii) Deputy Clerk’s hours to increase from 15 to 17 hours per week in August and September. Deputy Clerk to resume usual 15 hours from 1 October 2020.

40. WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Members reviewed the document (previously circulated):

RESOLVED That the Town Council approve the Website Accessibility Statement. Proposed by Cllr S Hawes and seconded by Cllr C Turner. All Members agreed.

41. CEMETERY LODGE Proposed by Cllr M Dales and seconded by Cllr E Jowitt. All Members agreed: (i) That Willow Green Estate Agents be appointed as the agents to market the property on behalf of the Town Council. (ii) That Pearson’s & Ward Solicitors be appointed to undertake the conveyancing for the sale. (iii) That the name of the property be changed to ‘Malton Lodge’ on the land registry and the new house name be registered with Royal Mail. (iv) That the Council proceeds with the quotation, procurement and installation of double and side [inner] gates, that the inner and outer stone pillars be professionally cleaned, that the existing outer gates be properly re-painted, and quotations sought for a pair of new bronze cemetery nameplates, replacing the existing poor quality single plastic sign. (v) That quotations be obtained to replace the timber fence with railings at the front of the property.

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(vi) That quotations be obtained to install a driveway entrance over the existing grassed area [only] to the east side of the property to avoid vehicles being parked at the front of the house. (vii) That a local architect/ plans-provider be instructed to draw up plans for the replacement garage and a new site plan – clearly identifying the areas of the property to be marketed for sale.

42. PLANNING APPLICATIONS One application to the Local Planning Authority was considered.

20/00528/TPO 1 & 1a Castle Howard Drive, Malton Crown reduction of 15%, three metre height reduction and removal of dead branches to 4no. limes of TOP 254a/1999, dated 22.12.1999 RESOLVED Approved

20/00329/LBC The Basement, The Cornmill, Railway Street, Malton External and internal alteration of the basement of former mill to allow conversion to form 3no one bedroom flats, a support facility and stores together with new entrance gates for vehicular and pedestrian access. RESOLVED Approved

20/00552/FUL The Yard, 11 Market Place, Malton Change of use of existing pub/bar (use class A4) to gift and bookshop (use class A1) (no external or internal alterations) RESOLVED Approved

20/00589/ADV & 20/00590/LBC The Yard, 11 Market Place, Malton Installation of 1no. externally illuminated hanging sign on existing bracket. RESOLVED Approved

20/00608/HOUSE 27 Castle Howard Drive, Malton, YO17 7BA Erection of single storey side extension to form carport and conversion of integral garage to form additional living accommodation. RESOLVED Approved

20/00617/LBC 83 Town Street, Old Malton, YO17 7HD Installation of timber double glazed Yorkshire Sliding Sash windows to ground and first floor of front elevation as replacement to existing timber single glazed windows. RESOLVED Approved

20/00671/FUL 1 Westfold, Old Malton, YO17 7HG Change of use of detached garden room to commercial beauty treatment studio. RESOLVED Deferred

20/00167/FUL Middlecave Yard, Middlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7JH Change of use, alteration and extension of agricultural buildings to form 3no. food production and processing units (Use Classes A1 and B1) following the demolition of existing buildings together with

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access and parking (revised scheme to planning approval 18/00514/FUL dated 22.08.2018)

RESOLVED The Town Council recommended approval in February 2020 but further to a recent site visit, Members have discussed concerns that have arisen from that meeting; we would like to revise our recommendation to refusal. This is based on concerns from residents living nearby with regard to smells generated from the 24/7 operational production units.

Increased vehicle movements and the potential to block the rear lane which is used by residents of Newbiggin is of additional concern.

If approved, Members would like to see strict restrictions on early morning/late evening delivery and operational times.

43. MEMBERS QUESTIONS EXEMPT ITEM Cllr P Andrews presented a confidential question to Members (previously circulated).

44. NEXT MEETING Date of the next Town Council meeting: Wednesday 26 August 2020, 6.30pm

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Bank Accounts Reconciliation as at 31st July 2020

£ £

Base Rate Account 215,000.00

Active Saver Account 10,000.00

Current Account 17,905.21 Unpresented cheques/online payments 420.00 17,485.21 outstanding

Sub-total 242,485.21

Less External Funds: £

Ladyspring Wood 6,603.00

M&N Neighbourhood Plan Grant 3,531.00

Malton In Bloom 1,319.26

S106 Inclusivity Project 13,736.38

Chapel Renovation Funds Remaining 146,357.06

Total Funds Available 70,938.51

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ACCOUNTS AUGUST 2020

Malton & Norton Lions Section 137 Grant 1000.00 On-line Payment Clerk Reimbursement of 29.78 On-line Payment Refreshments Malcolm Piercy Additional Labour 175.00 On-line Payment T Elsey Ltd Tractor Tyres 9.60 On-line Payment Streetscape Replacement Basket Swing 1090.80 On-line Payment Seat & Annual Inspection Yorkshire Fixing Solutions Covid-19 Masks 232.56 On-line Payment Ltd Modicum Planning SEA M&N Neighbourhood 1200.00 On-line Payment Plan Screening Topiary Tree Materials 70.00 On-line Payment Paley's MIB Plants 308.50 On-line Payment Graham Lake Town Council Expenses 23.81 On-line Payment Direct Imaging Stationnery & Covid 516.00 On-line Payment Laptop Big Boolies Town Council Uniform 586.14 On-line Payment J B Motors Fuel 179.71 On-line Payment BATA Materials 30.40 On-line Payment Hopkinson & Sons Ltd Materials 379.15 On-line Payment Russells Ltd Materials 116.48 On-line Payment Norton on Derwent Town 50% of the Skatepark 1817.50 On-line Payment Council maintenance Anti Freeze (York) Ltd Repair of lamp-post 90.00 On-line Payment holster Business Stream Water Charges New Malton 78.10 On-line Payment Cemetery Business Stream Water Charges Old Malton 41.06 On-line Payment Cemetery S Bainbridge Additional Labour 80.75 On-line Payment R Yates & Sons Ltd Materials 147.54 On-line Payment Mark Feather Tree Safety Inspection 185.00 On-line Payment North Yorkshire Pension Pension Contributions 1765.43 On-line Payment Fund HMRC Tax/NI Contributions 1728.02 On-line Payment Staff Salaries Salaries 4859.69 On-line Payment Opus Energy Energy - New Malton 10.77 Direct Debit Cemetery Ryedale District Council New Malton Cemetery 86.00 Direct Debit Rates Ryedale District Council Cemetery Lodge Rates 146.53 Direct Debit Spoton.net Ltd MTC Website Subscription 54.00 Direct Debit Brandsby Wilson Chapel Lane Parking 15.00 Direct Debit Permit EE Town Council Mobile 53.96 Direct Debit Phones Total 17107.28

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MALTON TOWN COUNCIL CLERK’S REPORT – AUGUST 2020

(a) CEMETERY MANAGER UPDATE FUNERALS New Malton Cemetery Interment Burial Grave No: 5451 Rita Elmes Old Malton Cemetery Interment Ashes Grave No: 604 John Paley Interment Ashes Grave No: 431 Peggy Jane Szuman

OTHER WORK Attended and passed Chainsaw Course on 27th-31st July Installed new benches outside Hidden Monkey in Market Place and Royal Mail sorting office on Wheelgate and three new planters on Highfield Road

(b) MALTON IN BLOOM  The donated greenhouse has been installed in New Malton Cemetery by Cliff Hicks and the Deputy Clerk.  Staff and volunteers are continuing to water the planters and community gardens.  New barrel planters have been installed at the top of Princess Road at the junction to East Mount and underneath the Yorkshire pudding artwork on Newgate.  A fourth planter to match the existing ones on Yorkersgate will be installed on Thursday 27th August, this has been kindly donated by The Masonic Lodge and Jeremy Powell.

(c) TOWN COUNCIL BRANDING The branded staff uniforms are now being worn by staff and quotes for the livery of the agricultural vehicle will be presented to Members at the September meeting.

(d) RAINBOW LANE PLAY AREA Unfortunately the play area has suffered some vandalism resulting in the new acrylic mirror being smashed and handles removed from the outdoor gym equipment. The handles have now been replaced and the mirror debris removed. The inclusive roundabout, re-surfacing, inclusive swing seat and zip wire installation has been delayed due to Covid-19, work will commence in September 2020. Work to reduce the laurel hedge near the MUGA will be carried out week commencing 7th September.

(e) PEASEY HILLS ENHANCEMENT SCHEME The Clerk has been working with Esther Graham, Arts & Events Officer at RDC and Jeff Clarke from the Art of Protest Gallery in York with regard to repairing the bus shelter on Highfield Road and installing artwork to improve the structure. A quote for £1,500 has been obtained from a local builder to repair the roof and a quote of £3,000 for the artwork.

Once the schools open, the Clerk and Esther Graham will start the consultation work with the local community, Malton Community Primary School and St Mary’s School on the design, following which we will submit a grant application to the Ryedale District Council Arts Grant Scheme in addition to other suitable funders. Members will be consulted on the final design of the artwork.

(f) SALE OF CEMETERY LODGE The Mayor and Clerk are obtaining quotes for the road resurfacing, new internal gates, repair of the exiting external gates, railings outside Cemetery Lodge, replacement brass name plaques and cleaning of the stone pillars. A full report of the work will be presented at the September meeting. Willow Green have been informed that they have been the approved agents to carry out the sale of Cemetery Lodge once the improvements have been carried out.

(g) CHAPEL RENNOVATION & CONVERSION C G Building & Restoration Ltd have been informed that they have secured the contract for the renovation and conversion work to the chapel. The Clerk is preparing the contract and necessary documentation ready for the pre-start meeting.

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(h) WAR MEMORIAL Contractors TWS will be installing the final railings at the War Memorial on Monday 14th September.

(i) CYCLE RACKS Cycle racks have been installed in the Market Place at the side of St Michael’s Church, additional cycle racks to be installed in due course.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS – AUGUST 2020

Planning applications to the Local Planning Authority to be considered:

20/00697/HOUSE Walnut House, 70A Middlecave Road, Malton Erection of detached single store flat roofed garden room and store

20/00730/HOUSE 1 Orchard Gardens, Malton Erection of single storey rear garden room extension and a rear single storey gym/spa extension

20/00715/ADV Yorkshire Bank PLC, 7 Wheelgate, Malton Display of 1no. internally illuminated individual letter name sign, 1no. externally illuminated double sided hanging sign, internally applied vinyl graphics to the ground floor windows and right hand door to include opening hours and installation of non-illuminated acrylic surrounds to the ATM, night safe and letterbox

20/00721/TPO 8 West Lodge Gardens, Malton Fell T2 Fagus sylvatica purpurea (Copper/Purple Beech) of TPO 133/1989

20/00764/CAT Enterprise House, The Courtyard, 76-78 Castlegate, Malton Fell T1

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