Washburn Parish Council
Meeting: Full Council
Date: 2nd September 2019
Venue: Norwood Social Hall, Norwood
Commenced: 7.30 pm Concluded: 9.17 pm
Members Cllr G Hebblethwaite (Chair) Present Cllrs A Campbell, J Davison, C Ryder, S Ryder, F Walkinshaw, K Wilson
In Attendance: Dr J Knowles (Parish Clerk), Cllr S Lumley (North Yorkshire County Council), Cllr V Oldham (Harrogate Borough Council), Mr J King (Parish Caretaker)
18. Apologies
Apologies from: Cllrs M Ainsley, H Barker, A Johnson
19. Declarations of Interest
No declarations of interest, of any nature, were received.
20. Minutes for approval:
Resolved: the minutes of Full Council on 1st July 2019 were approved for accuracy by Cllr F Walkinshaw and
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Council Year 2019/20 Full Council 2nd September 2019 seconded by Cllr G Hebblethwaite, agreed unanimously and signed by the Chair
21. General Matters arising from the Minutes
No matters arising
22. A59 Kex Gill realignment
Cllr S Lumley reported there is little change since the previous update. There appears to be strong support from the community and all concerns have tried to be addressed.
23. Police Matters
There were no Police in attendance. There were 4 reported crimes during May: 2 x Vehicle Crime at Skipton Road and Church Hill; 1 x Criminal damage and arson at Rues Lane and 1 x drugs offence at Askwith Moor Road. There were 4 reported crimes during June: 3 x Criminal damage and arson at Rues Lane (1) and Askwith Moor Road (2) and 1 x Public Order at Rues Lane.
24. County and Borough Matters
Cllr S Lumley reported that the Grade II Listed County Hall closed in August for 10 months of renovation. The UCI World Championships commence on 21st September and road safety and road closures will be the main focus of the 9 days of events.
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Council Year 2019/20 Full Council 2nd September 2019 Cllr V Oldham reported that the changes to waste collection are hopefully beginning to be resolved. If there remain any issues and it is not being dealt with satisfactorily then please contact Cllr Oldham.
25. Plans considered since last meeting
The list of plans considered since the last meeting is attached
Resolved: that the comments be noted
26. Planning Application Decisions
19/01698/FUL Installation of ground source heat pump system Spinksburn Reach, Mount Pleasant Farm, Fewston Approved with Conditions
19/01912/FUL Erection of first floor and two storey extension Heatherlea Cottage, Broad Dubb Road, Norwood Approved with Conditions
19/02389/FUL Erection of 3 radomes and support building RAF Menwith Hill Approved with Conditions
19/02543/ADV Erection of 1 no. non-illuminated freestanding sign Drivers Barn, Kex Gill Road, Blubberhouses Approved with Conditions
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Council Year 2019/20 Full Council 2nd September 2019 27. Correspondence Received
The following correspondence was received (15.06.19 – 01.09.19):
1. YLCA – White Rose Update 2. Harrogate BC – Your Latest News 3. YLCA – Protocol on marking the death of a senior figure 4. RAF Menwith Hill – Briefing morning 5. Harrogate BC – Local Plan Main Modifications Consultation 6. Washburn Heritage Centre – Letter of Support for Queen’s Award 7. North Yorkshire CC – North Yorkshire Now 8. North Yorkshire CC – Works on A59 to Summerbridge 9. Harrogate BC – Budget Consultation 2020-2021 10. SLCC – Website Accessibility Regulations 11. Harrogate BC – Rural Community Energy Fund 12. Harrogate BC – Warm and Well service 13. North Yorkshire CC – B6451 Farnley to Norwood – Dressing Works 14. Fewston with Blubberhouses PCC – Event Invitation 15. Harrogate BC – Weston Moor Road Caravan Planning Appeal The Clerk is requested to contact Mid-Wharfedale Parish Council to encourage them to be proactive with this matter 16. J O Steel Consulting – Invitation to presentation on proposals for the redevelopment of the former Middleton Hospital site and a new Denton Bridge
28. Highways Issues
Issues to report:
1. Sign at the bottom of Hardisty Hill has disappeared 2. Could a sign for ‘Blubberhouses’ be sited on the A59
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Council Year 2019/20 Full Council 2nd September 2019 3. B6451 drainage issue on corner near Sun Inn considered to be dangerous
29. Maintenance
The following works have been completed by the caretaker:
1. Strimming and cutting back on North Lane 2. Strimming and cutting back in Timble 3. Strimming in Fewston and Timble
New issues requiring action:
1. Viewfinder to be installed
30. Parish Caretaker
On 2nd August 2019 an e-mail was received by the Clerk from the Parish Caretaker John King informing the Council of his intention to step down from this role.
The Council wished to express their thanks for his dedication and work over the years.
The Council requested the Parish Clerk draft a job advert for the Parish magazine.
31. Billy Lane
On 28th August 2019 the Billy Lane Public Inquiry was held at the Robinson Library in Timble. The Planning Inspector in attendance was Mr Paul Freer.
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The Inquiry heard from six witnesses including Cllr Andrew Campbell on behalf of Washburn Parish Council. There were two witnesses in support of the proposed order to confirm Billy Lane as a Restricted Byway and four witnesses objecting, although the Planning Inspector allowed all representations to be taken into account.
The two main issues of focus were: 1) There is evidence sufficient to make Billy Lane a byway; 2) That Billy Lane was lawfully used by motor vehicles rather than other users in the 5 years prior to 2006.
The decision is expected within 3 months.
The Council wished to record thanks to Cllr Andrew Campbell for his work and representing the Council.
32. Timble Sub-station
In early July Cllr J Davison was contacted by a resident in relation to a proposal for an electricity sub-station in Timble on land off North Lane. The applicant is Northern Powergrid and was submitted under Permitted Development, hence no planning application.
On the request of the Chair and Timble councillors a letter was sent to Harrogate Borough Council on 5th July 2019 outlining the following comments:
1) The proposed location for the construction of the substation would be in close proximity to existing kerosene tanks – raising health and safety concerns;
2) Given the landscape and status of Timble (within the Nidderdale AONB and Conservation Area) – there will be the need for screening
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Council Year 2019/20 Full Council 2nd September 2019 and the use of appropriate materials – such as dry stone walls around any construction in whatever location;
3) As you are probably aware there is a Local Inquiry taking place with regards to the status of Billy Lane – the outcome of this may impact on access and any works in the proposed location;
4) There is concern over the likely disruption this work would cause to village life;
5) Have alternative locations and/or alternative technical solutions been considered – as it would appear that there would be more suitable locations for this facility and/or the possibility of increasing the capacity of the transformer on the current infrastructure.
It is understood that Harrogate Borough Council have no objections to the proposal. The residents are still concerned particularly with noise levels and have contacted Northern Powergrid to request they consider siting the installation elsewhere, outside of the conservation area and away from residential properties.
33. Grit Bins/Piles
The Clerk presented 15 maps of the current grit bins/piles in the parish.
The Clerk was requested to contact North Yorkshire County Council to find out if the Parish Council can purchase its own grit.
Resolved: that new grit piles be requested on bend near to entrance to Timble from Lane End direction and Broad Dubb Road near to Norwood Social Hall
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Council Year 2019/20 Full Council 2nd September 2019 34. Finance
To: All Members of the Parish Council From: Parish Clerk Accounts Paid General Accounts Jul-19
DETAIL GROSS VAT NETT
HMRC TAX 154.60 0.00 154.60 CLERKS SALARY 618.90 0.00 618.90 CLERK EXPENSES 69.00 0.00 69.00 INFORMATION COMMISSIONERS OFFICE 40.00 0.00 40.00
TOTAL 882.50 0.00 882.50
Resolved: that the accounts paid be approved
35. Next Meeting
Monday 4th November @ 7.30pm in The Robinson Library, Timble
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