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Grinton Parish Council meets on the first Monday of every other month at 7:15 pm in the Grinton Parish Hall, formerly known as the Grinton Literary Institute. All residents of the parish are welcome to attend these meetings. Chairman: Mr. H. Brown Contact details for all are at the foot of this page. The dates of the meetings are listed on the left and may also be downloaded as a pdf file. The minutes of the most recent meeting are below, otherwise the minutes of the meetings are available by clicking the appropriate links on the left. These minutes will not be read, approved and signed as being correct until the next meeting. Any amendments will be noted in the next meeting's minutes. Thanks to Grinton Parish Council for permission to include the items on this page. Grinton Parish Council meeting, Monday 5th July 2010 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall. Present: Chairman Cllr Sunter, Cllrs Coates, Alderson and Porter, the local press reporter and the clerk. Apologies were accepted from Cllr Brown. Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed. Matters Arising: The gazette have found a cheaper insurance cover, clerk to invoice the cost from renenwal date until notice of cancellation. Correspondence: As all Councillors do not have access to email, YDNP e-consulatations would not be an option. Finance: It was resolved to pay the following T Hird £30, Npower £150.76. Monies received NEDL £18.04, RDC £50, AON refund £631.89 Swaledale Festival £48.00. As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting. Grinton Annual Parish Council meeting, Monday 3rd May 2010, at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall. Present: Chairman Coun. H Brown, Couns Sunter and Alderson, the clerk, the local press reporter and two members of the public. Apologies were accepted from Couns Coates and Porter. Election of Officers: Chairman: Councillor H Brown Vice Chairman: Councillor B Sunter Reeth Memorial Hall Rep: Councillor J Alderson Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed. Matters Arising: Mr and Mrs Colman had replied to the council’s letter agreeing that during the first summer of the new system their bins were trespassing on the village green and apologising for this action, but also maintaining that their old bins had also remained on the green at the same time in the original location. When the old bins were disposed of the new bins were sited at this location therefore maintaining the easement. This matter was left in abeyance awaiting comment from NALC/YLCA. Finance: It was resolved to approve the statement of accounts for year end 31st March 2010. Any other business: The gazette will be reminded to tidy the hall downstairs room to make space for the election on Thursday. Councillor Sunter had attended the forum meeting for the Upper Dales Area Partnership; he had been disappointed to see that he was the only rural councillor in attendance. Grinton Parish Council meeting, Monday 1st March 2010 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall. Present: Chairman Cllr H Brown, Cllrs Porter, Alderson, Coates and Sunter, the local press reporter, the clerk and Mrs E Sutherland. There were no apologies for absence. Matters Arising: Potholes on the Harkerside road still need attention, MYCC have forwarded an update on gritting following the severe winter weather. Correspondence: Natural England has forwarded a consultation document ‘Lakes to Dales Landscape Designation Project’. The Council will respond expressing concern over membership of the Authority, that it should be increased to maintain current levels of representation and allow for allocation for representation for any new areas designated, also that the title Yorkshire Dales National Park be maintained. Finance: It was resolved to pay the following Yorkshire Water £21.73, YLCA subscription £34.00 and Npower electric bill. Any other business: Cars parking on the Harkerside junction are causing access problems for vehicles along Harkerside road. It was agreed that the chairman would speak to nearby residents. The streetlight opposite Mill House will be reported and repairs requested for pot holes on the Summerlodge to Springend and Crackpot roads. Next meeting will be held on Monday 3rd May at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall. This meeting will be the Parish Council AGM followed by the Annual Parish Meeting. Grinton Parish Council meeting, Monday 4th January 2010 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall. Present: Chairman Cllr Brown, Cllrs Alderson, Coates and Sunter, the local press reporter, clerk and one member of the public. Apologies were received from Cllr Porter. Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed. Matters Arising: Clerk had met BT who had identified the cable in the churchyard and they have agreed to remove it. County Councillor Blackie was unable to attend the meeting but had sent a message that he will be pursuing the matter of gritting for areas where there have been none. Highways will inspect the Harkerside road and undertake repairs, weather permitting. Correspondence: YDNP advise work will be undertaken on 5 sycamore trees at Manor Farm, Grinton. NY Poilce are looking for volunteers to develop a team who will keep them updated with local community profiles and help compile a neighbourhood profile. RDC are requesting possible locations and demand for allotment provision. Planning has been approved for listed building consent for roof repairs and repainting at Usha Top, Whitaside, and erection of a free standing greenhouse at Manor House, Grinton. YDNPA have sent a letter clarifying notification of parties when amended plans are submitted as part of a planning application. Richmond Fire Station is recruiting volunteers to train to fit smoke alarms in their local community. The next Upper Dales Area Partnership Forum meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th January at 7.00pm. YDNPA are seeking comments on the second call for housing sites by 5th February, details are available on the National Parks website. White Rose Update. YDNPA planning agenda, RDC Citizens Advice Bureau annual report 08/09, NY Waste Partnership newsletter, NYFRA summary of accounts 08/09 and corporate plan 2009-2012, and Clerks and Councils Direct were all at hand. NY Link are looking for people to be a Health and Social Care Communicator for local communities, Cllr Coates will contact Link as she may be interested in helping. Finance: It was resolved to pay Npower £144.76. Gazette rent for 2010 will be set at £1000. Precept: It was resolved to set the precept for 2010-2011 at £1500. Any other business: As there was no other business the chairman closed the meeting. Next meeting Monday 1st March 2010 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall. |
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Clerk to the Council – Mrs Margaret Porter Moorlands, Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6TX Telephone: 01748 884799 Contact Details for members of Grinton Parish Council: Chairman: Harold Brown Vice Chairman: Brian Sunter Geraldine Coates: (Grinton Parish Hall Representative) Stephen Porter James Alderson: (Reeth Memorial Hall Representative) |
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