September 09

EAST KESWICK PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15 2009 POLICE AND RESIDENTS FORUM Mr Bob Nielson attended and reported 2 matters of concern to him:-1. The dangerous exit from Lumby Lane to Main Street, where he considered that speeding vehicles, particularly at peak traffic periods, were liable to cause a serious accident. He wondered whether a 20 mph sign, rumble strips or a road narrows notice could be put in place. Council promised to consider this but warned that it was a difficult issue to address. 2. Dog fouling on pavements. Mr Nielson considered that this was increasing and could cause danger to pedestrians, particularly after dark. Council told him of the increased dog patrols being paid for from the NE Area Well Being Fund. The Clerk was asked to check whether East Keswick was actually included as there had been some uncertainty about this. PCSO J Nottingham attended on behalf of the Police and reported on 2 crimes – one of criminal damage and one of a theft from a dwelling. Cllrs pointed out to him that they would have liked to know in advance about the change in rotation of the PCSOs and they were sad to lose the services of Louise Lodge who had been very well thought of in the village. He was unaware of the reason for the changes, but would make concil views known.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cllr Thornton declared a personal interest in Planning 1a and the chairman had a personal interest in Planning Item 2

APOLOGIES None. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18^TH 2009. These were approved. MATTERS ARISING1. Condition of Playground and Letter from Wicksteed re Annual Safety Inspection. The litter bin had been emptied and Cllr Ogden had repaired the latch on the gate at the far end for which he was thanked. As there had been no response from Mark Hullah about possible improvement to the entrance, it was agreed to ask John Hyland for advice (possibly a concrete ramp). The Chairman had noted that the grass had not been cut recently, the hedge needed cutting, weed killer needed to be applied on the bark chippings, and the chicken wire fencing needed renewing. Mark Hullah had completed all these tasks the following day. He had repaired, rather than renewed, the fencing. Council agreed to check on the fencing repair and to check that the weed killer used was child friendly.It was resolved to ask Wicksteed Leisure to conduct an unaccompanied playground inspection, with a risk assessment. 2.Additional Dog Patrols and need to include EK in the scheme. Cllr Castle had promised to investigate the reason why the Clerk had been informed that East Keswick was excluded from the extra patrols. 3.Village Gala – Final Financial Figures. These would be provided at the next meeting.(Cllor Thornton) 4. State of Overhanging Vegetation on Ginnel from Main Street to Church Drive. There was nothing further to report. (Cllor.Thornton)5.Boundary between lands owned by Church and by Parish Council adjacent to Tennis Courts. The Chairman had sent Graham Plant, Churchwarden for St Mary Magdalene Church, the informal agreement which had been redrafted in the light of Solicitors comments and suggested amendments. 6. Parish Paths Partnership Agreement. It was agreed to make no further attempt to join the Partnership. 7.Agreement with Wildlife Trust. The Wildlife Trust had not yet held a meeting to discuss this as their chairman was away on business. David Taylor had sent in some comments on the draft which were referred to in the meeting and copies of the amended draft were available for comment. It was also understood that the Trust was willing to add to their contract, work on the 2 overgrown plots on The Paddock. It was also understood that the 2 landowners had both authorised some tidying up work on their plots. 8. Possibility of Board Walk across Keswick Marsh. The Wildlife Trust had not met to consider the idea. 9. Highways Report. The potholes on Crabtree Lane had been filled in. There had also been some work carried out to clear the ditch on Moor Lane where flooding was an issue but this had not been continued as far as Moat House where Mrs Watson had complained to the Council of her cellar now flooding in summer, as well as winter. It was agreed to advise her to contact the Environment Agency(Cllor Pinkney) and the Council would ask Highways whether it was possible to extend their area of operations on Moor Lane and to remove the spoil from the previous drainage work. It was also agreed to remind Highways about other outstanding concerns reported to them after the August meeting. (Clerk)10. Public Consultation re Gambling Act 2005. This is to be passed to the VHC. 11. Purchase of latest Arnold Baker edition. The Lexis Nexis price was the best available and it was agreed to purchase the book from this source. 12. Reinstatement of Boundary Stone on North side of Beck. John Hyland is to be asked to deal with this.(Cllor Pinkney) 13. Publication of Annual Report. Cllr Batty was thanked for his work in producing this.

14. Village Clock Cllr Thornton reported that this was not showing the correct time after a recent power cut. It was agreed to check again and report to Smiths of Derby if necessary.

PLANNING1.New applications:-

(a) No. 09/03618/FU/HE – Stocks Garth, Main Street – Garage.

It was resolved to make no objection to this.

(b) No. 09/03381/FU/HE – 6 St Mary’s Garth – Exts.- To be deferred until the next meeting.

2. Church Drive. The Chairman reported that letters and questionnaires had been sent to all12 residents and replies had been received from 4, 2 tenants and 2 owners direct. He considered it important to hear from all owners, thought to be 4, and steps were being taken to urge them to reply. The lady with the right of amenity had received a letter from LCC suggesting a meeting to discuss the issue. Council agreed (by majority) that, if she felt the need for support, Cllr Thornton should accompany her to any meeting with LCC.

It was resolved that the PC would reimburse the costs incurred by the owners in obtaining the deeds to their property for inspection by PC.

3. Cleavesty Centre Appeal decision. The Chairman reported that the Appeal had been rejected by the Inspector. The main ground for his objection was the distance of the development from the village centre which would result in the formation of a small enclave with limited access to village amenities. Such access would be by car and there was insufficient ready accessibility to suitable public transport

4. Enforcement Action relating to Two Hoots Farm. Mr Sanderson of Enforcement had e mailed that he had visited the site but had not seen Mr Cobbold. He had therefore made arrangements for a meeting between Mr Mackenzie and Mr Cobbold. He had noted some work done to the mound. Council agreed to write back asking for more detail about what he had observed and a report on the forthcoming meeting.(Clerk)

5. New Planning Service for local people. Details had been sent to the Council of a simplified method on line for people to obtain details of planning applications, using www.leeds.gov.uk/publicaccess.

6. Ivy Grange Compliance Check Mr Wiggington had told the Clerk that Mr O’ Malley had been informed that , as he had submitted no new plan to date, he must build according to the approved plan or face enforcement proceedings

FINANCE

1.Bills for payment:- £ Net VAT Total

(a) GGS Groundcare 712.50 106.88 819.38

(N.B. 3 monthly maintenance at £734.88 Gross + strimming & weed killing on path from St Mary’s Garth to Moor Lane at £34.50.)

(b) EKVH – Rent 63.00 0 63.00

(c)Rigton Print – Newsletter Inserts 55.00 0 55.00

(d) Lexis Nexis – Arnold Baker – 8^th Edition 59.05 0 59.05.

It was resolved to pay the bills listed above.

CORRESPONDENCE 1.WYPTE – Changes to Transport Scene. – Councils had been informed that Metro intend to access a new rural accessibility programme named Rural Access to Opportunities, to replace the current rural programme, and to operate until March 2012, with an emphasis on access to employment and training. Jim Dedicoat had written asking whether the Council wished him to continue to represent them on WYPTE. Council agreed to ask him to continue. 2.Tree Warden. It was noted that Roger Parr, who had served for a few years as one of the two Tree Wardens for East Keswick had sadly died since the last meeting. It was agreed to write to his wife, Liz, expressing the PC’s thanks for his help, advice and work done for the Council in this capacity. A replacement would be required. The Chairman suggested that Liz Parr might be approached informally to undertake the role and this was agreed.3. New PCSO – Natalie Westwood, currently PCSO for Wetherby, is to exchange places with Louise Lodge as PCSO for East Keswick. She has written introducing herself. 4. Suggestion for Leeds Teaching Hospitals to become a Foundation Trust. Noted. 5. CPRE – W. Yorks Branch event – September 23 – Storthes Hall – 2pm. – Noted. MINOR MATTERS FOR DELEGATION TO CLERK/NEXT AGENDA1. Refuse Bins – As the strike of Refuse Collectors continues, residents have approached the PC about any action they could take. Cllr Batty explained that he had given information on the website about taking rubbish to Household Waste sites which were still operating. It was resolved that Cllr Batty would produce some leaflets about Household Waste sites in operation which could be displayed across the village. 2. Employment Issues for Small Councils Conferences are to be held in Pickering, Skipton and Northallerton at a cost of £35 + lunch per delegate on dates in November. The Chairman expressed an interest in attending but asked the Clerk to find out whether there were likely to be any other venues nearer to home.

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