BUCKDEN
Parish Council
Romany Cottage, Buckden
North Yorkshire. BD23 5JA.
Tel: Skipton (01756) 760365
Minutes.
Minutes of the Meeting of Buckden Parish Council held on Monday 14th August at 8.00pm in Buckden Parish Institute.
1.In Attendance
1.1All Councillors were in attendance along with 8 members of the public. Apologies were received from C.C. Mrs. S. Marshall and Mr. H. Wilkes.
2.Minutes of the previous Meeting.
2.1The Minutes of the July Meeting were acknowledged as a true record; this was proposed by Mrs. J. Deadman and seconded by Ms. A. Peters.
3.Matters arising.
3.1CDCcontacted re: road repairs in Buckden. (ref:4444, 4445,4463,4472,4500,45164539) – response e-mail from Andrew Mellor (ref: 4560) – Wording for the proposed amended ‘road closed to Hubberholme’ sign discussed. Now to read ‘Alternative route to Hubberholme,’ e-mail sent detailing this. Also thanks for reinstating ‘Slip Road’ sign.
3.2Parish Council ‘On line’ – e-mail from Julia Mulligan advising on ‘Grant availability.’
(ref: 4536) CDC – Funding information Request application form and Guide. (ref: 4535)
Copy of advert to be put in ‘The Link’ for interested party. (ref: 4542) – awaiting response to article in September’s Link seeking someone interested in creating a ‘Buckden’ website
3.3Yorks. Rural Community Council – Customer Survey and copy of ‘Country Air.’
(ref : 4498) Ms. Peters to report. Ms. Peters had nothing significant to report.
3.4YDNPA – Management of the use of ‘Green Lanes’ in the YDNP. (ref: 4506)
Mr. Schofield to report. Mr. Schofield had nothing significant to report.
3.5Response to Mr. Falshaw’s letter re: tree roots.(see file) – Ms. Peters informed the Meeting that she had spoken to her father, whose land this is, who in turn had spoken to Mr. G. Falshaw and told him if he was worried to contact the Highways Dept..
3.6Bench on right of road on Cray Road in need of repair. Mr. Schofield to report. Mr. D. Lusted informed the Meeting that he had a friend, Mrs. Betty Musso, whose husband had recently died and wanted to donate a bench to be if possible placed on the Cray Road. This would be made by Mr. Lusted’s son Robert. Monies would also be donated to pay for any foreseeable maintenance. This was discussed by the Committee and the idea was approved. The seat that Mr. H. Wilkes had refurbished would be left on the Village Green as it was felt this would be the ‘safest place possible.’ The Council thanked Mrs. G. Wilkes in her husbands absence for the work he had done refurbishing the seat from the Cray Road site. It was felt there were now too many seats on the Green so one was to be taken up to the Cray Road site whilst the new one was made. When this was made this seat was to be taken down to join the seat on the riverside at Hubberholme. The ‘new seat’ on the Cray Road site would be secured. All these expenses would be incurred by Mr. Lusted.
3.7Hedgerows between StubbinBridge and church at Hubberholme have been ‘treated’. Clerk to contact Highways. (ref: e-mail 4561 & 4563) Parishioners informed the Meeting that only nettles had been sprayed. An e-mail had been received from Mr. Isherwood in response to ours saying Highways knew nothing about this treatment.
3.8National Trust to be contacted re: bad state of track at Beckermonds Farm, Langstrothdale Chase. Copy of letter to be sent to tenant Mr. Mudd. (see file & response
ref: 4562) – Letter received from Karen Walker, Property Assistant, informing that Mr. Mudd would not now be using the track as much as previously as now stock was now housed in one building rather than in several. This information was accepted by Council.
3.9Report on ‘Slip Road’ sign, Clerk. Mr. Schofield informed the Meeting that he would site the notice in the correct position.
3.10Seat on Green – see 3.6
3.11CountyCouncillor’s report. As no Councillors were present there were no reports.
4.Correspondence received.
4.1NYCC – Request from Mr. B. Isherwood under the Freedom of Information Act for our permission to release copy of earlier communications – Gate at Low Greenfield.
(ref: 4535A) Council’s response. (ref: 4535/9A) Clerk had spoken to Mr. Schofield who on examination of the appropriate documents approved that these be released. Documents read out to the Meeting.
4.2ylca – e-mail re: relaxation of Section 137 of the Local Govt. Act 1972. (ref: 4537)
- noted.
4.3ylca – e-mail re: audit fees to be charged for next five years. (ref: 4538)
- noted.
4.4YLCA – Result of ballot of election for parish Member to the YDNPA. (ref: 4540)
- noted.
4.5CAB – Additional services ‘needed’, funding request, support letter asked for.
(ref: 4541)Letter of support sent, see file.
4.6NYPA – ‘Improving our Quality of Life’ leaflet. (ref: 4543) – noted.
4.7CDC – Events July – October 2006 and poster ‘the Draped & the Shaped’ (displayed). (ref: 4544) – displayed.
4.8Wicksteed – Playground Inspirations. (ref: 4545) – e-mail ‘no more required.’
4.9North Yorks. Criminal Justice Board – newsletter. (ref: 4546) – noted.
4.10e-mail from NYCC – asking for response from 4.1. contacted by phone and permission given. Copy of original e-mail also forwarded. 9ref: 4547) – noted.
4.11e-mail from Mr. G. Beresford requesting copy of letter sent to NT re: track at Beckermonds Farm. (ref: 4548) Clerk’s response – noted.
4.12Repeat request from Mr. G. Beresford for above information. (ref: 4549) – noted.
4.13Repeat e-mail sent to Ms. Hutchinson re: removal of slip road sign. (ref: 4549A)
- Council informed how Ms. Hutchinson requested Mr.Isherwood to remove ‘wooden information board.’ This now back in situ.
4.14e-mail from ylca re: Memorial safety in Cemeteries. (ref: 4550) – noted.
4.15e-mail from ylca re: Freedom of Information Act. (ref: 4551) – noted.
4.16CDC – Year Book. (ref: 4552) – filed.
4.17YDNPA – Planning Agenda. (ref: 4555) – noted.
4.18Fitzpatrick Woolmer – Creative Sign Solutions (ref: 4558) – e-mail ‘no more required.’
4.19NYCC – Craven Area Committee Agenda. (ref: 4564) – noted.
4.20ylca – e-mail – Promotion of a council’s activities via the local Govt. Channel broadcast on satellite television. (ref: 4565) – noted.
4.21ylca – e-mail – Selection of consultation documents. (ref: 4566) – noted.
4.22ylca – e-mail – report from Larger Local Councils Committee. (ref: 4567) – noted.
4.23CDC – Parish Clerks’ Forum. (ref: 4568) – noted.
4.24NYCC – Big Lottery Funding. (ref: 4569) – noted.
4.25ylca – e-mail Setting Local Speed Limits. (ref: 4570) – C.C. Mrs. S. Marshall to be contacted see e-mail in file.
5.Finance.
5.1HSBC – Treasurer Account details. (ref: 4556) – noted.
5.2HSBC – High Interest Account details. (ref: 4557) – noted.
6.Planning
6.1YDNPA – Planning permission granted for conversion of barn to form ground floor holiday accommodation with workshop/studio above at Yockenthwaite Farm, Hubberholme. (ref: 4553) – noted.
6.2YDNPA – Planning permission granted for erection of garden room at Pike Foot, Buckden. (ref: 4554) – Council asked to re-examine original application.
7. Any other business.
7.1CDC – Guidance on Changes to the Development Control System. (ref: 4571)
– noted.
7.2CDC – Registration of Interests Forms. (ref: 4571A) – noted.
7.3YDNPA – Planning Committee procedures. (ref: 4572) – noted.
7.4YDNPA – Planning application for erection to provide sunroom at Keld Close Barn, Buckden. (ref: 4573) – noted.
7.5Encams. Litter and the Law and A Guide to Improving your Local Environment.
(ref: 4574) – noted.
7.6Ms. Peters pointed out that there wasa proliferation of signs displayed around the Village Green outside The Buck Inn. Clerk asked to write to Mr. Baskerville Mills. - see file
7.7Ms. Peters asked the Clerk for some self adhesive ‘Dog Fouling’ notices.
There was no other business; the Chairman closed the Meeting at 9.10pm.
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