PC Minutes 26th May 2005 27th Nov 2003 Nov 2003

The following people were present: Councillors E Bolton, B Butler, U Cansfield, A Chetcuti, B Fisher, T Martin, M Mitton. P C Mark Ayre and P Knowles. Apologies were received from County Councillor J Savage, District Councillor C Bayliss and A Dewsnip.

P Knowles brought plans to inform the meeting. It involves building a 100 bed hotel, shops and offices and a substantial increase in exhibition space. Development of the caravan site appears to have been shelved. The Crimple Village and Rudding Lane Residents Association are seriously concerned that the development will result in a dramatic increase in traffic levels on Rudding Lane when two new roundabouts are created as part of the initiative. Residents fear that Rudding Lane will become a ‘rat run’. The resident’s association has engaged a consultant to conduct a traffic impact assessment, as the background information provided with the development plans was considered to be flawed. The resident’s association has requested financial support from the Parish Council to meet the cost of the traffic survey, this would be considered in the meeting to follow. P Knowles was thanked for attending and would be informed of the outcome of the later discussions.

Concerns expressed by some street co-ordinators at the last meeting who thought the scheme was not working as well as it might. P C Ayre said that experience suggested that it could be difficult to sustain interest. Comment that the ‘Ringmaster’ system of circulating information about crime/suspicious vehicles was not very helpful. P C Ayre reported that he was responsible for liaison with 25 parishes. He told the meeting that since 1.1.2005 there had been 3 recorded crimes in the parish:- person assaulted on a ’bus, damage to a gate, theft from a garden. T Martin, the co-ordinator said that his changed work commitments meant that he had little time to devote to the scheme and may need to step down. To progress the matter, he agreed to liaise with PC Ayre to arrange a meeting of the street co- ordinators in the near future.

P C Ayre was thanked for attending and invited to attend and report to future meetings of the Parish Council.

Present: Councillors E Bolton, B Butler, U Cansfield, A Chetcuti, B Fisher, T Martin, M Mitton

Councillor B Fisher nominated by U Cansfield, seconded by E Bolton and duly elected.

Councillor B Butler nominated by B Fisher, seconded by M Mitton and duly elected.

Councillor B Butler nominated by U Cansfield, seconded by E Bolton and duly elected.

Signed as a correct record. Proposed B Butler, seconded E Bolton.

Highways – Haggs Road/Spofforth Road junction improvement proposal. Letter received from NYCC to confirm the scheme was not a priority in terms of their accident prevention criteria. Comment made concerning the volume of heavy lorries passing down the Main Street to Aketon.

Current roadworks – confirmation that pot holes on Hillside would be repaired. Some concern about Main Street road surface, noted that this treatment was all that was available from the local budget. Further comment on repairs to await conclusion of works.

Children’s play area on Rudding Estate land – meeting attended 26.5.05. The initiative is progressing – a letter to be sent to residents seeking their views. The Estate to apply for grants. Parish Council involvement is wanted. Clarification on insurance and risk assessments will be required.

Dog fouling – footpath from Pannal Road cul-de-sac to the by pass. Owners leaving excrement in plastic bags on grass verges. Those responsible urged to take it home.

Street light Paddocks/Main Street – complaint by occupiers of opposite property that light is intrusive. Relevant Council officer to be asked to resolve matter.

Car parking at ‘bus stop, top Main Street – this continues to cause difficulty for passengers.

The Parish Council resolved to adopt the revised scheme.

It was also resolved to charge 10p per sheet for photocopied information to cover costs. Details of the full scheme would be held by the Clerk and a note concerning this would be displayed on the Parish notice boards and web site.

Balance at the bank: £ 8396.04 Receipts of £ 2691.80 for half precept, allotment rents and VAT refund.
Request for authorisation of expenditure: training pack for Clerk £ 127.50 offset by bursary award of some amount, grass cutting £ 46.65, insurance £265.42, Clerk’s expenses £ 12.12. Proposed U Cansfield, seconded E Bolton.
Renewal of insurance for 2005-06 – noted the rise of £ 40+ in premium and the increase in excess from £ 100 to £ 125. Alternative providers to be investigated for the next financial year.
Internal Audit 2004-05 – P Carney conducted this and reported that the accounts were in order and correctly documented.
Community assets –repair and maintenance – Chairman inspected seats. Most in reasonable order, but in need of painting – Clerk to investigate community service, Probation Department.

New seats – Rudding Estate are to replace one damaged by machinery and the Parish Council agreed the seat in Pannal Road cul de sac should be replaced. Clerk to progress.

Signage – T Martin agreed he would be able to complete this by the end of June.

Letters received: Victim Support – a request for a donation. The Parish Council resolved not to support the request.

Code of Conduct – the councillors reminded of their obligation to inform of any changes to their financial and other interests for inclusion on the Register. There were none to report.

Rudding Estate/Highways Act – NYCC have notified the Parish Council that a statement and plan has been deposited by M Mackaness. This to avoid the possibility of an unrecorded right of way being overlooked.

Street lighting, top Main Street – request made for an additional light near ‘pub/Post Office. Consultation required with residents, Clerk to progress.

Yorkshire Showground development – following further discussion, the Parish Council agreed to write to the Planning Officer to express concern regarding the likely increase in traffic on Rudding Lane and its impact on the residents. It was further resolved not to provide financial assistance to the Crimple Village and Rudding Lane Residents Association.

Outcomes – approvals – demolish Pinderpound, 15 Leconfield Garth – rear extension and dormer on garage. Refusal – School Cottage, Rudding Lane – side conservatory. Appeal allowed – Thistle Hill meadows – erection of agricultural building.