Minutes of the Meeting of the Denby Dale Parish Council held on Tuesday, 3rd January, 2006 in the Civic Chamber, Council Offices, Skelmanthorpe.
Members Present:
Clr. J.A. Barlow – Chair
Clrs. R.G. Allen, Mrs. C. Beal, J.C. Birdsall, Mrs. J.E. Birdsall, J.D. Carr, Mrs. M. Clarke, Dr. M. Courtney, D.W. Kaye, Mrs. L.A. Moore, T.D. Sigsworth, G. Turner, C. Watson, A.N. Weatherby.
The Chair wished everyone present a Happy New Year
367 Declaration of Councillors’ Interests
No declarations were made
368 Public Discussion Time
No items were raised
369 Suspension of Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that standing orders be suspended in accordance with standing order no. 79 in order that P.C. Allen could address the meeting
370 Presentation
Clr. Barlow presented P.C. Allen with some books to mark his retirement from the Police Force. P.C.. Allen replied and expressed his appreciation of the Parish Council’s support during his years as Community Constable.
371 Return to Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that standing orders be returned to.
372 Apologies for Absence
Reasons for absence from the meeting were submitted by Clrs. Mrs. S.A. Dellapuppa, E.I. Shaw, R. McSkimming, Mrs. V. Woodhead, Mrs. G. Hague and R. Mottram. It was proposed by Clr. Mrs. Beal, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the reasons for absence submitted by the above Councillors be accepted as valid reasons.
373 Minutes
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Birdsall and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 6th December, 2005 be signed by the Chair as a correct record with an amendment to Min. 334 which should read … Water Butt Kit is £30 with a second available at a discounted price of £15…..
374 School Transport Issues
Further to Min. No. 339, it was reported that the public meeting had been arranged for
375 Honley Ambulance Station
Further to Min. No. 327, the Clerk submitted a letter from Mary Creagh M.P. which enclosed a letter from the Chief Executive of WYMAS. This letter stated that there was no plan to reduce service at Honley Ambulance Station.
376 Alleged Breach of Planning – land at Birdsedge Lane
Further to Min. No. 329, it was reported that the Enforcement Officer was aware of the situation and was taking action.
377 Waiting Restrictions – Skelmanthorpe
Further to Min. No. 332, the Clerk reported that Kirklees Council would be studying accident statistics along the B6116 from Kirkburton to Scissett and that the waiting restrictions scheme would shortly be advertised. It was proposed by Clr. Allen, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that Kirklees be informed that the Parish Council consider that road safety will be compromised at the Grove junction once the new development in Station Road has been completed and that a full investigation of the area needs to be undertaken.
378. Speeding Traffic – Huddersfield Road
Further to Min. No. 333, the Clerk reported that some drivers had been apprehended at the above location. It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. J.C. Birdsall and RESOLVED that the Police be asked for further data in respect of numbers of drivers apprehended whilst the present initiative has been in place.
379. Provision of Grit Bins
Further to Min. No. 335, it was reported that the five extra grit bins had now been allocated. It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that Kirklees be asked for the locations of the five bins.
380 Lower Cumberworth Play Area
Further to Min. No. 338, it was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Turner and RESOLVED that the Finance and General Purposes Committee be asked to look at the possibility of allocating monies towards the improvement of play areas in the parish.
381 Changes to Patients’ Services – Calderdale and Huddersfield N.H.S. Trust.
Further to Min. No. 341, Councillors were reminded that the last date for comments to be made about the above was
382. Sports and Community Facility – Station Road
Further to Min. No. 342, no replies had yet been received on this matter.
383 Bus Shelter, Grove Corner, Skelmanthorpe
Further to Min. No. 343, the Clerk reported that the shelter had been replaced on
384 Cumberworth Road
Further to Min. No. 344, the Clerk reported that Kirklees are investigating this matter.
385. Permit Dumping
Further to Min. No. 330, the Clerk submitted a letter from Mary Creagh M.P. which enclosed a letter from DEFRA. This stated that the
386 Land at Strike Lane, Skelmanthorpe
Further to Min. No. 346, the Clerk reported that Kirklees were unable to reduce the level of rent unless another user was prepared to share the site.
387 Birdsedge Village Hall
Further to Min. 254, the Clerk reported that the planning application for the above development was granted in December 2005.
388 Audit Charges
The Clerk submitted the audit fee scales for 2006 – 2011 as proposed by the audit commission. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that these proposed fees and increases in financial threshold for the basic audit be supported.
389 Reports
The following documents were submitted to the Council: Local Council Update; Primary Care Trust minutes and agenda and their newsletter; C.P.R.E. Branch Annual Report.
390 Appointment of Community Governor to Scissett C.E. (A) First School
As no nominations were put forward at the meeting, it was proposed by Clr. Barlow, seconded by Clr. J.C. Birdsall and RESOLVED, that any interested Councillor contact the Clerk as soon as possible in order to fill the above appointment. (N.B. – Clr. Mrs. Lucy Moore was duly nominated by the Parish Council in respect of the above vacancy)
It was proposed by Clr. Allen, seconded by Clr. Courtney and RESOLVED that Kirklees be asked whether any financial support was forthcoming for people who wished to become school governors but had problems with childcare.
391 Plans Scrutiny Issues
After a lengthy discussion and the exploration of various options in regard to the consideration of planning applications together with the length of meetings, it was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Birdsall and RESOLVED that a pilot scheme of two months duration be instituted, in that a Plans Scrutiny meeting be held one week prior to the Full Council meeting, with plans of major concern only, being deferred for consideration by Full Council.
392 Parish Plan
Clr. Allen reported that the Parish Plan was ongoing.
393 Quality Parish Council Status
It was reported that a meeting to review the Joint Charter would take place at
The Chair and Vice Chair of the Council and the Clerk are to attend Notton Parish Council on
394 Denby Dale Area Committee
No reports were made in regard to the Area Committee.
395 Yorkshire Local Councils’ Association
The following items were submitted - White Rose Update; Local Council Review. It was also reported that the March 8th meeting of the South Pennine Branch would be held at the Council Offices in Skelmanthorpe and that a training evening would also be held in Skelmanthorpe on
396 Orders for Payment
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that orders for payment on schedule no. 433, totalling £1,646.15, be authorised.
397 Dates of Next Meetings
Full Council Meeting :
Environment Trust:
Charter Review Meeting for Quality Status Sub Group :
398 Planning Notifications
Planning notifications were considered and observations made thereon.
CHAIR