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
Vice-chairman: Mr. B. Sunter
Councillors: Mr. J. Alderson, Mrs. G. Coates & Mr. S. Porter
Clerk to the Council Mrs. M. Porter
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.
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Grinton Parish Council meeting, Monday 2nd January 2012 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Present: Cllrs Brown, Sunter and Coates, the clerk and one member of the public. Apologies were accepted from Cllrs Porter and Alderson and Mrs Little.
Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed.
Matters Arising: Michael Briggs (YDNP Area Ranger) and the clerk had reviewed the maps of the village green. It would appear the footbridge by Blaeberry is not on land owned by the Parish Council. Mr Briggs will continue to investigate the possibility of it being registered as a footpath which the Council supported.
No further correspondence has been received regarding the bank erosion on Grinton Beck.
Cllr Brown advised YDNP Access Forum appointments have been made.
Correspondence: An update on Natural England’s lakes to dales landscapes designation project had been received. Orders are being drawn up to vary the boundaries of the two National Parks. These will be submitted to the Secretary of State and placed on deposit for public inspection for a period of 28 days.
An NYCC questionnaire on Highways and Transportation issues and one on NYCC’s budget were completed by Councillors.
Details on RDC’s playground costs had been received from Fleur Butler.
Information on Richmondshire Eco Week will be placed on the village noticeboard.
Yorkshire Dales Leader newsletter and information, RCVS newsletter and Local Homes Newsletter were all at hand. Information has been provided by Digital UK regarding the switchover in September 2012.
The Campaign for Protection of Rural England has provided a copy of their booklet ‘Planning Explained’.
Finance: It was resolved to pay T Hird £224.90, Y Water £24.16, Npower £163.83.
Any other business: The clerk was instructed to write to local councillors J Blackie, M Gardner and B Gale objecting to the winter closure of Grinton toilets.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting.
Next meeting Monday 5th March at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Council.
Grinton Parish Council Meeting, Monday 5th September 2011 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Present: Chairman Cllr Brown, Cllrs Sunter, Alderson and Coates, District Cllr Gardner, the clerk, two members of the public and PCSO Taylor-Page. Apologies were accepted from Cllr Porter and Mrs Little.
Minutes of the last two meetings were read, approved and signed.
Matters Arising: A quote for the hall lights has been received from T Hird, because of the cost a second quote will be required.
H Brown will remind T Sunter about the wall and shelter repairs.
District Cllr Gardner will speak to highways to chase removal of the trees growing out of Grinton Bridge. PCSO Taylor-Page will also push highways to re paint the yellow lines outside the church where parking is causing a hazard.
A meeting is still required re: Grinton Beck erosion.
Correspondence: Dales Integrated Transport Alliance has successfully bid for funding, they will be surveying transport use and needs in communities across the DITA area in the coming months.
Michael Briggs has written introducing himself as the YDNP Area Ranger for Swaledale and Arkengarthdale.
YDNP has written outlining changes to the planning application scheme of delegation, this should reduce the number of cases that are referred to committee.
Notice has been received for removal of a limb to a horse chestnut at The Old Vicarage.
Amey Cespa have sent an update on the proposals for Allerton Waste Recovery Park, the planning application has been submitted to North Yorkshire County Council.
The Council completed a questionnaire re: NYCC Sustainable Community Strategy for North Yorkshire 2008/18, refresh for 2011 to 2014.
NYCC has outlined details of their winter maintenance parish and town council scheme, councillors felt this was not a scheme they could take part in.
YDNP has highlighted the availability of Members to attend parish council meetings. As the chairman is a Member and keeps the Council well briefed it was agreed not to invite anyone else at the current time.
NYCC advises the consultation period on their mineral and waste development framework has been extended until 30th September 2011.
Clerks and Councils Direct, Local Homes Newsletter, Country Air, Leader Programme Newsletter and White Rose Update were all at hand.
Finance: The clerk reported the audit was now complete with no comments from the external auditor.
It was resolved to pay the following Yorkshire Water £24.16, Mazars audit fee £60 and RDC election fee £65. Monies received Swaledale Festival £60, Reeth Gazette £275, RDC £50 Gordon Setter Society £10.
Any other business: Cllr Gardner updated the meeting on planning applications in the district. PCSO Taylor-Page reminded the council and public to be vigilant for suspect vehicles touting for scrap.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting. Next meeting Monday 7th November at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Grinton Parish Council meeting, Monday 4th July 2011, at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Present: Chairman Cllr Brown, Cllr Porter, District Cllr M Gardner, the clerk and local press reporter. Apologies were accepted from Cllrs Coates, Alderson and Sunter. As the meeting was not quorate the minutes were not approved.
Matters Arising: Highways will inspect the cattle grid on Harkerside and order repairs as required. Vegetation on Grinton Bridge will be removed once there is a suitable slot in the works programme. Resource is not currently available to repair the grasscrete on Moor Road.
Mark Young, NYCC Flood Risk Manager, is contacting Highways and Yorkshire Water for their comments on erosion issues along Grinton Beck. He would also like a representative of RDC to attend any site meeting. Details of owners of land adjacent to the beck will be forwarded to Mr Young.
Correspondence: A request from the Youth Hostel that yellow lines adjacent to and opposite the church be repainted will be forwarded to Highways. It was suggested a parking attendant during the Swaledale Festival may be useful although problems arise when artists are setting up.
Mr Sharp’s enquiry re: planning, the clerk will reply referring him to YDNP.
YLCA have confirmed that Cllr Brown has been re-elected to the YDNP Authority.
NYCC advise that the mobile library service will cease from Friday 16th September 2011. Cllr Gardner advised that the super mobile will come to Reeth every other Wednesday, also that a lady in Hudswell runs a drop off service, further details of this will appear in the gazette.
There were no objections in principle to Dinsdales, Harkerside Place, proposals to fence the riverside both sides of the swing bridge.
Amanda Madden has written introducing herself as Hambleton and Richmondshire Rural Housing Enabler, she will be available to attend parish council meetings if required. Details of the new North Yorkshire Home Choice were available. This is a way of allocating affordable housing that is based on the public advertising of available homes.
NYCC Local Transport Plan 3 which runs until 2015/2016 is available on NYCC’s web site. Further details/reminder of the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust parish caretaker scheme has been received.
NYCC has notified the Council that from 1st July 2011 their household waste recycling centres will now be closed on Wednesdays.
The clerk will complete NYCC’s countywide civil parking enforcement consultation questionnaire.
RDC has provided an update on the broadband review in Richmondshire; and also the final report of the scrutiny review into physiotherapy services in Richmondshire.
Comments will be sent on the provision of services in Reeth which is regarded as extremely beneficial to the local community especially with regard to local transport issues and the locality of other service providers.
RCVS newletter and Clerks and Councils Direct were at hand.
The next Upper Dales Area Partnership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 20th July 2011 at 7.00 pm, venue to be confirmed.
Finance: It was resolved to pay Npower £131.27. Monies received NEDL £57.78.
Any other business: Permission was given for the clerk to purchase a small filing cabinet. The downstairs hall lights are broken, clerk to contact T Hird to repair. Cllr Gardner informed the meeting of some planning decisions in Richmond.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting.
Next meeting will be held on Monday 5th September 2011 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Grinton Parish Council Annual Meeting, Monday 9th May 2011, at 7.00pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Present: Chairman Coun H Brown, Cllrs B Sunter and G Coates, the clerk and one member of the public. Apologies were accepted from Cllrs Porter and Alderson and Mrs Little. Cllrs signed a declaration of office following the recent elections.
Election of Officers: Chairman Cllr H Brown
Vice Chairman Cllr B Sunter
Memorial Hall Rep Cllr B Sunter
Minutes of the March meeting were read, approved and signed.
Matters Arising: Danielle Wheatley will contact Reeth and Gunnerside Councils regarding holding a joint awareness even on flooding risks. Mark Young, NYCC Flood Management Officer, has been given as a contact for erosion to the bank sides of Grinton Beck. Further erosion opposite Blaeberry Cottage, noted in correspondence from J Dawson, could also be a cause for concern. It was agreed to contact Mike Young for a site meeting and notify Mike Woodford if he also wished to attend.
Cllr Brown advised that YDNP have agreed to remain at Hudson House.
Correspondence: J Dawson had brought the Council’s attention to minor work required on the bus shelter. There is also further problems with the road side wall on Swale Hall Lane. The chairman will meet on site with Tony Sunter to discuss repairs required.
Mr Merton has been advised by RDC that they are awaiting funding from the Parish Council to repair the streetlight by Mergill. Clerk to contact RDC as the Council are not aware of any request for funding.
YDNP has decided there has been no breach of planning control regarding the unauthorised siting of three camping pods at Grinton Youth Hostel.
Natural England has forwarded details of their revised proposals to extend the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The Council will back the extensions only with confirmation that there is membership and funding to administer and support it.
No nominations were put forward for the RDC Junior Sports Awards.
Any formal representations on the YDNP Housing Development Plan need to be submitted by noon on 16th May 2011.
YDNP has forwarded notice of the felling of a copper beech at Bridge Cottage, Grinton.
It was decided not to install a key box on the Parish Hall. J Dawson holds a key and is willing to open the hall if required and if he is available.
NYCC has forwarded details on bus service changes from April 2011.
White Rose Update, Clerks and Councils Direct and Country Air were all at hand.
YDNP advise they have stopped the provision of paper copies of agendas, minutes etc., to Parish Councils. All are available on the Authority’s web site if required.
Finance: It was resolved to approve the statement of accounts for year end 31/03/2011. Councillors completed the Annual Governance Statement and this was also approved and signed. It was resolved to pay Yorkshire Water £26.40, H Woolley £30.00, YLCA £37.00, AON £899.28 and M Porter £177.11.
Any other business: Maintenance is required to the cattle grid on Harkerside before Low Whita Bridge, clerk to notify highways.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting.
Next meeting: Monday 4th July at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Grinton Parish Council meeting, Monday 7th March 2011 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Present: Chairman H Brown, Cllrs Coates, Sunter, Alderson and Porter, the clerk, local press reporter, Danielle Wheatley (Environmental Agency), Terry Thorpe (RDC) and three members of the public. There were no apologies for absence.
Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed.
The chairman introduced Danielle Wheatley from the Environment Agency who gave a short presentation on the rapid response catchment project, this focuses on managing flooding incidents and raising awareness of the hazards. A flood warden scheme gives a direct link to the EA and Cllr Alderson expressed an interest. It was thought a joint awareness day with Reeth and Gunnerside would work better than three separate events and at Reeth on market day would probably attract most people. A leaflet drop was also a possibility. T Thorp informed the meeting that sandbags are available free of charge from RDC for domestic properties. Sandbag stocks are being deposited at various sites in the dale for use by the fire service in emergencies. The nearest is Reeth Pumping Station, some at Grinton side of the river would be ideal. The chairman thanked Danielle and Terry for attending.
Matters arising: The gazette has forwarded details of key holders. They have also complained that the heating has been turned down in the hall making the paper damp so it jams in the printers. The heating has not been changed since the summer when T Hird adjusted it as it was set too high.
YDNP enforcement team has confirmed that the file has been closed on unauthorised erection of UPVc conservatory at Bank Head, Low Row. The breach has been rectified.
NYCC highways new address is Gatherley Road Ind Estate, Brompton on Swale, Richmond.
RDC has forwarded an election timetable, nomination papers should be delivered by noon on 4th April.
A recent complaint regarding removal of a sycamore tree adjacent to East View has been resolved. Council had advised they had no objections in May 2010.
A letter of support will be sent to the Dales Integrated Transport Alliance to support a joint bid for funding from the Department of Transport.
RDC have forwarded a summary of the LDF Local Strategy Statement, further details are available on their web site.
It was agreed to take part in the rotary club best kept village competition. The clerk will provide flyers nearer the time, J Dawson offered to take these around the village.
Street naming and numbering in now an RDC shared service, contact is Mrs Clare Little at Hambleton District Council.
NYCC Parish Charter is available to view on the parish councils’ web page on the County Council’s website.
Comments on the YDNP guide to development for sustainable energy production in the Yorkshire Dales National Park should be submitted by 15th March 2011.
YDNP planning agenda, Country Air and YLCA White Rose Update were all at hand.
A letter of objection to YDNP proposals to withdraw from Hudson House will be sent to David Butterworth.
Finance: It was resolved to pay the following: Tony Sunter Build Ltd £646.25 and Npower £304.27. The clerk advised the meeting that from April 2011 the Council must register as an employer with HMRC and operate PAYE on income the clerk earns.
Any other business: It was agreed not to hold any celebrations for the Royal Wedding but to consider something for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting.
Next meeting will be the AGM at 7.00pm on Monday 9th May 2011 in Grinton Parish Hall, this will be followed by the Annual Parish Meeting.
Grinton Parish Council meeting, Monday 3rd January 2011 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Present: Chairman Cllr H Brown, Cllrs Alderson, Porter, Sunter and Coates, the clerk and County Councillor J Blackie. There were no apologies for absence.
Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed.
Matters Arising: Highways will remove vegetation growing out of Grinton bridge.
The Environment Agency advises that Works in Rivers consent is required if there will be an obstruction to the water flow e.g. creating a dry area. If householders wished to work together with a similar solution one consent should cover all works.
Mr & Mrs Colman do not wish to hold a license for use of the village green as they still claim an easement. The Council do not agree with their position and will continue to investigate. It was noted from the minutes in 1996 that the Council wrote to the owners of adjoining property confirming that the ground was village green and should be kept clear. Copy of this minute will be forwarded. The clerk advised that Mrs Colman had enquired about any references in the minute book, this was the only detail she had found and had advised Mrs Colman.
Correspondence: RDC had forwarded a list of activities for the Over 50’s which are held in the Richmondshire Area.
The National Park Governance review is available on the DEFRA website. Cllr Blackie urged the council to respond to this document, as whilst such groups as the ramblers association and horse society are included in the consultation, Parish Council’s are not included. The document looks at how the authority members work, and he concerned it could reduce the membership cutting out any Upper Dales representation.
Cllr Blackie also expressed concerns over proposed cut backs by the government. The National Park budget has been cut by £1.7m. Hudson House tourist information and the local ranger service are both being considered for possible savings. Cllr Blackie and Cllr Brown have resigned from Hudson House to enable them to be included in any discussions. If cutbacks take into consideration cost per head, the sparsely populated Upper Dales, which already has very few services, will suffer.
With acute stroke/trauma cases now being referred to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough, Cllr Blackie is campaigning for additional ambulance cover for the dales as, with the increased journey times, there will be times the current ambulance in unavailable.
NYCC has confirmed that stocks of salt are in place for winter gritting. They have also issued guidelines for people wishing to clear snow and ice on pathways.
NYCC has awarded a contract to Amey Cespa for the management of waste in North Yorkshire and York for 25 years. A planning application will be submitted early this year for the Allerton Waste Recovery Park, along with an application to the Environment Agency for an operating permit.
RCVS newsletter, Yorks Dales Leader December newsletter, C.A.B. Annual Report, N Parks Planning Agenda, White Rose Update and a report from the Link meeting attended by Cllr Coates were all at hand.
Precept: It was resolved to set the precept for 2011/2012 at £1500; this is no increase on last year’s precept.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting.
Next meeting will be held on Monday 7th March 2011 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Grinton Parish Council Meeting, Monday 1st November 2010 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Present: Chairman B Sunter, Cllrs Porter, Alderson and Coates, the clerk and two members of the public.
Apologies were accepted from Councillor Brown and Mrs Little.
Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed.
Matters Arising: Notice has now been received that the minor injuries unit will be closed at the Friary in Richmond.
NYCC advise they will be asked in November to recommend awarding the waste contract at Council meetings in December. AmeyCespa are the preferred bidder.
Cllr Coates had attended the NY Link Group meeting at Middleham. She gave a short report and advised a full report is likely, attendees had been asked to prioritise the 3 most important things for funding and the focus of the meeting had been the elderly.
All hall appliances have been PAT tested.
Correspondence: Notice has been received of crown lifting roadside trees at the Old Vicarage.
YDNP are working on the draft appraisal for the Swaledale and Arkengarthdale conservation area and are asking for any issues within the boundary to be put forward.
It was agreed to ask Danielle Wheatley to attend the January meeting to discuss the Environment Agency’s rapid response catchments following identification of Grinton as an area likely to suffer from flash flooding.
The Grinton to Reeth road will be closed on 14th November during the Remembrance Day parade. Councillors have been invited to attend the parade.
Planning has been granted for the application at Hollins House, Whitaside.
NYCC will hold public consultation meetings on budget and council tax on 18th November at 6.30pm at The Station, Richmond.
Cllr Coates took details of a meeting organised by Richmondshire Senior Forum.
Country Air, NYFRS Summary of Accounts, NYCC Waste Management Leaflets and YDNP Planning Agenda were all at hand.
NYCC proposed revisions to the home to school and college transport policy are available on their web site. Public consultation will be carried out between 4th October 2010 and 17th January 2011.
Details of the service pathways for trauma and orthopaedic surgery and acute stroke have been forwarded from NHS North Yorkshire and South Tees Hospitals NHS FT. Initial responses are requested by 15th November 2010. Serious cases will be forwarded to the James Cook University Hospital with transfers back to the Friarage as soon as possible and follow up as an outpatient also at the Friarage.
No suggestions were put forward for membership of the Yorkshire Dales Access Forum.
Finance: The clerk read out details from the external auditor’s report. It was resolved to pay the following Yorkshire Water £14.75, T Hird £25, Mazars £141.00, A Chandler £18 and M Porter £150.00.
Any other business: The clerk will report the light on the Parish Hall as not working. As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting, next meeting Monday 3rd January 2011 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Grinton Parish Council meeting, Monday 6th September 2010 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
Present: Chairman Cllr H Brown, Cllrs Coates, Sunter and Porter, the clerk and one member of the public. Apologies were accepted from Cllr Alderson and Mrs Little. County Cllr Blackie joined the meeting at 7.30pm.
Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed.
Matters Arising: Payment had been received from the gazette for the cost of the cancelled insurance difference.
The YDNP have appointed a new area ranger.
Correspondence: YDNP are requesting details of any ancient trees in the parish.
RDC has sent a reminder to register for elections. The District and Parish Council elections will be held on Thursday 5th May 2011.
Grinton had scored 56.5% in the best kept village competition.
RDC are inviting comments for their latest scrutiny reviews on broadband in Richmondshire and Physiotherapy services.
Cllr Coates agreed to attend the Richmondshire NY Link Group meeting at Middleham. Cllrs agreed to support Marton Cum Grafton’s objection to NYCC plans for a waste incinerator close to Boroughbridge.
The Council will respond to NYCC proposed changes to the concessionary fares scheme expressing concern that in rural areas passes should still be accepted prior to 9.30am.
NYFRS are holding a workshop at Leyburn Fire Station on 21st September and Hawes on 27th September, community safety vehicles will be on view to look over.
NYFRA corporate report, RDC Local Homes for Local People newletter, RCVS newsletter, Country Air, YDNP planning agenda, Clerks and Councils Direct and YDNPA Special Qualities, Special Experiences on integrated recreation and tourism strategy were all at hand.
There were no objections to plans for extension of existing dwelling into adjoining barn, installation of solar panels, extension of domestic cartilage and improvements to access track and parking at Hollins House, Whitaside.
Finance: Clerk advised a fine had been applied for late submission of the Annual Return. It was resolved to pay Npower £169.37.
Two quotes had been submitted for repairs to the roadside wall. Cllr Sunter declared an interest and took no part in the discussion. It was resolved to accept the quote from T Sunter Build Ltd as it was significantly lower that the second quote.
Cllr Blackie will forward information to the clerk re; closure of the minor injuries service at The Friary in Richmond. Council will object as this will mean travelling to Northallerton for the service.
Any other business: Clerk was asked to contact the Environment Agency regarding the beck side wall which is being undermined. Cllr Brown agreed to meet a representative on site if required.
Mr Dawson advised the telephone box had been broken into but was now repaired.
The clerk was asked to report the trees growing out of Grinton bridge again to highways. Cllr Blackie agreed to speak to Mike Woodford regarding road repairs still not undertaken around Crackpot, Summerlodge and Isles Bridge. He will notify of a large stone dropped out onto the grass verge 45-50 yards west of Throstle Nest house.
Cllr Blackie advised of the following, the mobile skip will visit Reeth on Saturday 30th October. The Buttertubs pass will be closed 9.30 hours until 16.30 hours for 2 weeks from Monday 11th October.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting.
Next meeting Monday 1st November at 7.15pm, this meeting will be followed by a hall committee meeting.
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.
The Swaledale Festival hope to minimise any inconvenience from parking during the festival fortnight by encouraging the use of parking available in Parks field.
NYCC have acknowledged the Council’s comments on their passenger transport review.
The NALC have suggested the Parish Council may consider offering a license to the owners of Corner House and Church View to store one wheelie bin each in the village green. Councillors agreed to put this proposal forward to the homeowners.
Correspondence: As all Councillors do not have access to email, YDNP e-consulatations would not be an option.
YDNP Area Ranger James Lamb is leaving, it is hoped to appoint a new ranger by the end of July.
Richmond cycle race grand prix will pass through the Parish on Sunday 1st August.
NYCC Local Transport Plan consultation draft (summary) questionnaire was left for the clerk to complete.
Local Homes for Local People newsletter, Country Air, Performance Matters waste partnership newsletter, YDNP planning agenda, YLCA Annual Report and Accounts, Dales LEADER newsletter, Clerks and Councils Direct and RDC LDF Preferred Strategy June 2010 were all at hand.
Newsline, the newsletter from the County and District Councils will be placed on the village noticeboard.
The public consultation on the YDNP Draft Housing Development Plan ends on 2nd August 2010, any comments should be submitted before that date.
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.
Next meeting Monday 6th September 2010 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
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.
Natural England are holding two meetings in May in Grassington and Kendall re: the Lakes to Dales Landscape Designation Project. These will be briefing meetings to find out more about the proposals. YDNP had written to all Councils to set out their response on the proposals. Clerk to respond to their letter as the Parish Council’s views are very similar.
NYCC advise minor roads within the parish will be repaired as soon as possible. It was noted some repairs have been carried out.
In a response to a letter from Reeth Gazette, councillors agreed to review the rent in November 2010 and that for the rest of this year to leave the rent quarterly.
RDC had forwarded copies of two final reports, their scrutiny review into travel/transport to hospital appointments and the scrutiny review into leisure provision for the over 50’s. RDC are holding consultation meetings on the Richmondshire Local Development Framework. This is for communities outside the National Park.
NYCC are reviewing passenger transport services and home to school transport services in Richmondshire and the surrounding area. Council will comment that sixth form students from outlying areas should not be charged for school transport.
A copy of NYCC minerals core strategy was not discussed as this covers areas outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
CE Electric have developed their web site, councillors can now report problems such as trees near overhead lines on line.
Highways have sent notice that the road from Grinton to Bellerby Moor will be closed to traffic on Wednesday 30th June 2010.
It was decided not to put any nominations forward for YDNP Best Building Design Awards.
Mrs Morgan has requested permission to site a trampoline on the village green; this would be moved to one side when not in use. It was agreed that this shouldn’t be sited and stored in the village green.
There were no objections to Mr Forrest replacing a sycamore tree growing on the west side of Grinton Gill. Clerk will check if this is on parish ground and advise Mr Forrest that National Park approval may be required.
YDNP has forwarded a list of the sites assessed in their call for housing sites which will be considered. The site appraisals and the Working Groups reasons will be published as part of the Housing Development Plan evidence base.
YDNPA have forwarded details of the process to be used for selection of parish members onto the Authority.
NYFRA draft integrated risk management plan consultation and YDNP planning agenda were at hand. No comments were made on the NYFRA document.
A letter from NYCC regarding proposals to deliver a Parish Charter between NYCC, parish councils and district councils will be circulated to Councillors. Any comments should be raised at the July meeting; responses are requested by Thursday 15th July.
Natural England have forwarded a copy of their ‘England’s Statutory Landscape Designations: a practical guide to your duty of regard’, this has been circulated to all Parish Councils.
Finance: It was resolved to approve the statement of accounts for year end 31st March 2010.
The Annual Governance Statement was completed and also approved.
It was resolved to pay the following; H E Woolley Ltd £38.49, M Porter £170.87, Yorkshire Water £43.44, Allianz/Aon Ltd £1541.40. Rates for the Parish Hall remain at zero due to discretionary charitable rate relief. Monies received NEDL £18.04, precept £750, VAT refund £40.07, consuls interest for year £2.28.
Insurance: A review was conducted on the Parish Council and Parish Hall insurance. The majority of these are duplicated so it was agreed to find out if they can be all on one policy. It was agreed not to have Libel and Slander cover and Officials Indemnity Cover. The hall policy includes £45k approximately for Goods held in Trust for the gazette. The clerk had spoken to the gazette to find out if they wished to source their own cover as the premium seemed very high.
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.
Councillor Alderson advised that Mr Alderson at Greenways has offered to cut the grass near Mrs Sutherland’s house. It was agreed to hold a parish hall meeting prior or after the next Parish Council meeting, until then hall bookings can be made via the clerk and Councillor Alderson will open the hall and switch the heating in if required.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting. Next meeting Monday 5th July 2010 at 7.15pm in Grinton Parish Hall.
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.
Cllr Coates has passed her details to LINK to be the local health and social care communicator. The Forum meeting for the Upper Dales Area Partnership has been rescheduled for Monday 8th March, at 7.00pm, at the Dales Countryside Museum. Cllr Sunter will try to attend this meeting.
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.
In response to the District Council’s survey there are no services currently procured that the Council could secure from the District Council.
Following the recent death of Mr Sutherland, Mrs Sutherland has advised she will not be able to maintain grass cutting on the green near Mill House. The chairman thanked Mrs Sutherland for the work done over the years on this area of green and expressed the Council’s sympathy on the loss of her husband.
Mrs Sutherland has also requested that a new booking secretary be appointed for the parish hall. Councillors will consider this prior to the next meeting.
It was agreed to enter the Rotary Club best kept village competition.
The owners of Corner House have advised that they still claim a prescriptive easement to site bins on the village green on the basis that the location has not been moved. Clerk to clarify with NALC solicitors the exact establishment of an easement as their earlier correspondence indicated that an easement would not have been established if over the passage of time the bins have not remained in the same position.
A decision on whether to make a small donation to the Great North Air Ambulance was left in abeyance until year end accounts are available.
YDNP planning agenda and minutes, Local Homes for Local People newsletter, RCVS Newsletter, Hambleton and Richmondshire rural transport and access partnership newsletter and Yorkshire Dales Leader programme newsletter were all at hand.
YDNP have sent notice of cutting back of the canopy of an oak in line with the boundary to the south of The Old Vicarage, Grinton.
Details of North Yorkshire Housing Strategy is now in its final stages, details of the consultation process are available on the website.
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.
As there was no further business the chairman closed the meeting.
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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