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ADDINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL
ORDINARY MEETING HELD AT THE OLD SCHOOL ROOM, ADDINGHAM
WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2009 AT 7.00PM
MINUTES
055/09 Present
Cllr’s. Brady, Campbell, Coates, A. Jerome, P. Jerome, Lingard, Scull, Smith, Taylor (Vice-Chair)
District Cllr’s. Kelly
056/09 Absence
Cllr’s. Mclachlan & Widdup(Chair). In the absence of Cllr Widdup, Cllr Taylor was Chairman for the
meeting.
057/09 In attendance
M Holland (Parish Council Clerk), 8 Members of the Public, 1 member of the Police Force.
058/09 Apologies for absence
Resolved: that apologies from Cllr’s. McLachlan and Widdup had been received.
059/09 Disclosures of interest
No Disclosures of Interest in any of the tabled items to be considered at the meeting were
notified by any Members of the Parish Council.
060/09 Admission of the Public
Resolved: that in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960
and the Local Government Act 1972 (s100/100a ss2/Schedule12A), no Agenda items were
to be held in closed session.
061/09 Police Matters (PCSO Danny Williams in attendance until 7.45 p.m.)
There were two reported crimes in Addingham, one damage to vehicle and one burglary from Stables, this
had resulted in the victim joining the Horsewatch Scheme. Ten Speedwatch campaigns had taken place
during August with an average number of six vehicles being caught travelling in excess of 20mph.
A member of the Public enquired whether any prosecutions had resulted from these Speedwatch
Campaigns. In response, there were no prosecutions – warning letter had been sent to those drivers
breaking the speed limit . Prosecutions would be sought for persistent offenders, (i.e. after two warning
letters had been sent).
062/09 Previous Minutes
Resolved: that the presented Minutes of Addingham Parish Council’s ordinary meeting
held on 15th July 2009 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman with the
following amend:
Minute Ref: 14/09, detail to read Addingham United Charity and not Addingham
Combined Charities.
Matters arising from previous Minutes
(043/08) De-classification of B6160 and traffic calming measures outside the school. Following the Keighley Area Committee Meeting held on the 23/07/09 this scheme was not selected as an approved scheme, but would remain on the list of submitted schemes and be considered at future Area Committee meetings.
District Councillor Kelly confirmed that future meetings would re-consider the scheme and it could be selected for approval, subject to budget constraints.
(083/08) Fitness Class: The Addingham Conservative Trust have agreed to the transfer of their grant for the Elderly Fitness classes to the start up of an Art Class for the Elderly, based at Storith’s Court.
(224/08) Gala Committee: Item included on the September meeting Agenda. See Minute Ref. 068/09
(012/09) Resident Permit Parking on Bolton Road- The scheme is still awaiting a decision. Bruce Andrews, Highways Department, has confirmed it will be considered at the forthcoming Keighley Area meeting. However as above (043/08) there is no guarantee that it will be selected
(029/09) Village Guide- In response to a letter detailing the proposed introduction of an advertising tariff from Jan 2010.
2 telephone calls to confirm inclusion
e-mail detailing concern over number to be produced, availability earlier in and throughout the season, circulation of Guide and number available to each advertiser.
(033/09) A65 reduction in speed limit – no confirmation received as yet when speed limit reduction is to be implemented.
(047/09) Parking Issues- Working Party still to convene a meeting, Cllr Mclachlan has forwarded comments received/ observations to Clerk.
(052/09) Medical centre- Pelican Crossing and Bus Shelter – response outstanding from Keith Escritt, Highways, as to when crossing and bus shelter would be completed. It was noted that the Pelican Crossing was a Planning Condition of the Planning Approval for the Medical centre.
064/09 Planning Committee Minutes
Resolved: That the Minutes from the Planing Committee meeting held on 1st July
2009 be received by the Parish Council.
065/09 Allotments. ( Allotment Manager Report- Appendix 1)
Prior to receiving a report from the Allotment Manager it was stated that the Parish Council
had fulfilled their statutory duty to provide Allotments, in accordance with the Smallholdings and
Allotments Act 1908, where they considered there is a demand. The matter had been brought back to
the September meeting for the consideration of the Full Council; and to receive a report from the
Allotment Manager, on the suitability of an area of Parish Council Owned Land for allotments.
Resolved: Quotes for the fencing and ground preparation to be obtained.
Clerk to write to current Tenant outlining the possible use of field no.624 for allotments and
whether they would be willing to relinquish this field without receiving due Notice, whilst
maintaining grazing rights to field no.628.
Clerk to establish any planning issues with Planning Officer.
Clerk to liaise with Allotment Manager to discuss wording of new tenancy agreement
066/09 Band Oyle
Cllr Scull took the opportunity to congratulate Peter Hindle and Doug Tetley on their efforts and
resulting improvements to the band Oyle.
Proposal for the re-instatement of the “Parish Council Award for Good Works” was put forward by a
member ot the public for inclusion on the agenda for the October Parish Council Meeting.
Resolved: Clerk to write to tenant of land adjacent to Band Oyle to obtain, in writing, their
agreement to the repair work being undertaken and to a sharing of the use of this building
in the ratio 50:50.and further
Resolved: Council to fund materials for repair to a maximum of £1000.00 and liaise with
Planning Officer to ensure all planning requirements are met.
067/09 Memorial Service
Resolved: Clerk to confirm that the Chairman could attend the Remembrance Day Service to
represent the Parish Council.
068/09 Grant received for access in Gala Field, Stockinger Lane.
Resolved: Clerk to liaise with Gala Committee to discuss whether the proposed
improvements to the Car Park at the Football Pavillion will negate the need for the requested
access point.
069/09 Hen Pen Disabled Access
Resolved: Council to refer the decision over building material choice to Addingham Garden
Friends. And further
Resolved: Clerk to write to Addingham Garden Friends to congratulate them on their receipt
of a Silver Gilt award in the Yorkshire in Bloom Competition
070/09 ARC
Members were informed of the feedback from the public, residents and local groups.
Summary:
Gala attendance 7 questionnaires completed, 5 in favour, 2 against.
Letters received 2, 1 in favour, 1 concerned over impact on local residents in terms of parking and
increased usage.
Sporting clubs and organisations- support in principle for a new facility.
A proposal was put forward for a public event to invite residents and user groups to review plans and
gather comments and document demand and user need.
071/09 Scout Hut Provision
It was noted that the building of the Medical Centre had resulted in the loss of the Scout Hut. The Scouts
have been using alternative accommodation for a period of time and that it would be appropriate to
consider the timescale of providing permanent Scout accommodation. In light of the proposal above to
hold a public event to determine the need for a Village recreation facility it was suggested that
Christmas would be an appropriate time for review.
072/09 Good Food Café
Resolved: Clerk to write to property owner’s Agent to establish when re-building work would
commence.
073/09 Chairman’s remarks and Correspondence
A summary of notable correspondence was presented and discussed, and the following decisions made in
consequence.
Following the Chairman’s attendance at the Parish Council Liaison Meeting on 17/07/09 it was noted that
Addingham Parish Council had not been consulted over the proposed creation of a Rural Children’s Centre
and it had been decided to provide the facility in Ilkley.
District Cllr. Naylor was to report back on the absence of consultation with Addingham Parish Council.
Resolved:
Clerk to ascertain status of request for re-instatement of Bridleway at High Mill from North
Yorkshire County Council.
Clerk to acknowledge receipt of correspondence, by way of standard letter, prior to a written
response following comment from the members of the Parish Council.
Clerk to confirm, in response to a request for information from Rural Action Yorkshire, that
the Best Kept Village Trophy, situated on Old Station Way, was being maintained and was
adequately insured.
074/09 Planning
The Members considered the following recently received planning application and determined the
responses as noted.
Planning Ref. no. 09/03676/FUL
Site Location: 32 Victoria Terrace, Addingham. LS29 0
Proposal: Replace current garage with new larger garage
Recommendation: No objections
072/09 Finance
Resolved:
1. That the list of invoices paid and due for payment be approved and cheques signed as
required.
2. The monitoring statement for the period 1/04/09 to 31/08/09 was presented to Members.
3. The following decisions were made in response to grant applications:
a) Girl Guides - grant of £130.00 + v.a.t. be made
b) Grant for sports assistance- no grant awarded.
Date of next meeting
The next Ordinary meeting of Addingham Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2009
starting at 7.00 p.m. in The Old School.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50 p.m.
Appendix 1 Report from Allotment manager
Addingham Parish Council currently provide 86 allotments:
Stamp Hill 34
Silsden road 24
Newtown 28.
The current waiting list numbers 28
Demand is growing each year but in past there has been a surplus of allotments.
Proposed site on Stamp Hill
Size of site: 1.5 Acres approx.
Number of potential new allotments: 25
Site would need wiring off due to rabbit infestation.
Current sites
There are currently 3 plots which are not being maintained, the Allotment manger has requested that they brought into cultivatable state. The “Natural Turnover” of plots was not exact and varied from year to year, depending on factors such as number of people moving into the area, popularity of allotments
Questions from Members
Cllr. A Jerome what are the costs involved with the creation of more allotments?
Response: Wire fencing would be a definite requirement
Removal of turf and ploughing would allow easier setting up of new allotments.
Member of Public. Noted that there were a number of allotment holders who held more than one plot and would it not be fairer to only allow one plot per tenant, or the land had to be used more effectively and uncultivated/ untended plots given up.
Response:
Cllr. Campbell would not support the removal of multiple plots as they are well tended and the situation has arisen due to a surplus supply in the past.
Cllr. Coates: Car Parking would be an issue on Silsden Road, with limited availability and danger of obstruction.
Cllr. Brady: Would it be possible to ask current holders if they would be willing to give up ½ of their plot.
Cllr Campbell: As all Tenants were to be issued with a new tenancy agreement following the change in Tenancy Dates the Council would have the opportunity to re-word the agreement and incorporate a new review and notice procedure. Current Tenants could also be asked to consider giving up ½ of their plot if they found a full size plot to be too difficult to maintain.
Cllr Smith: noted that restricting Tenants to one plot only would not satisfy the current waiting list demand.
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