Minutes of the Meeting of the Denby Dale Parish Council held on Tuesday, 4th July, 2006 in the Civic Chamber, Council Offices, Skelmanthorpe
Members Present:
Clr. J.C. Birdsall – Chair
Clrs. Mrs. C. Beal, Mrs. J.E. Birdsall, Mrs. M. Clarke, Mrs. G. Hague, R.S. Mottram, R. McSkimming, E.I. Shaw, T.D. Sigsworth, G. Turner, C. Watson, A.N. Weatherby
The Chair in his opening statement reminded Councillors of the Code of Conduct and procedures to be followed when addressing members of the public.
118. Declaration of Councillors’ Interests
No declarations were made.
119. Suspension of Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Mottram, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that standing orders be suspended in accordance with standing order no. 79 in order that Kirklees Officers could address the meeting.
120 Road Safety Issues - Skelmanthorpe
Chris Platts, Highway Safety Manager, and Liz Twitchett, Group Engineer, addressed the meeting and referred to the site visit held in the vicinity with members of the Parish Council. There is no cut and dried answer to the problems in the area, particularly as there have been only 6 accidents involving personal injury in the last five years. Statistics show that the introduction of traffic signals and mini roundabouts can cause more accidents than they save. Assessment points for this locality show the area as being of low priority, but the officers accepted that there were road safety problems present. A low key solution would be the best way forward with the removal of two spaces in the parking bay at the junction of
Mr. Platts and Ms. Twitchett were thanked for their attendance and advice on this matter.
121. Return to Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that standing orders be returned to.
122 Change of Agenda Item
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that agenda item 6(2) be brought forward for discussion.
123. Road Safety – Station Road junction, Skelmanthorpe
Further to Min. No. 58 and 120, it was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that the Parish Council would support a low key solution to the problem with the kerbing out of two spaces in the parking bay, the removal or relocation of the bus stop and shelter on Huddersfield Road, introduction of double yellow lines on the Huddersfield Road side of the Triangle and the possible introduction of one way traffic in part of Radcliffe Street and Elm Street.
(Clr. Watson wished his vote to be recorded against this motion)
124 Suspension of Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that standing orders be suspended in accordance with standing order no. 79 in order that members of the public could address the meeting.
125 Public Discussion Time
Members of the public raised items concerning the Local Development Framework.
126 Return to Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that standing orders be returned to.
127. Change of Agenda Item
It was proposed by Clr. J.C. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that agenda item 9 be brought forward for discussion.
128 Plans Scrutiny Committee Meeting.
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Plans Scrutiny Committee held on 27th June, 2006 be signed by the Chair of the Committee as a correct record.
129. Local Development Framework
Further to Min. No. 106, it was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. J.C. Birdsall and RESOLVED that Option A be considered as being the most suitable option for this area and also fits the sustainability study carried out by Kirklees M.C. It was considered that option E would ruin the character of the area of
The Clerk reported that the public meeting, facilitated by the Parish Council, has been confirmed as being held on
130 Apologies for Absence
Reasons for absence from the meeting were submitted on behalf of Clrs. J.A. Barlow, J.D. Carr, Dr. M. Allen, R.G. Allen, D.W. Kaye, Mrs. S.A. Dellapuppa and Mrs. V. Woodhead. It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Watson and RESOLVED that the reasons for absence submitted by the above Councillors be accepted as valid reasons.
131. Minutes
It was proposed by Clr. Mottram, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 6th June, 2006 be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
132. Allotment Site – Windmill Crescent
Further to Min. No. 52, the Clerk reported that promising negotiations are taking place with the Developer in regard to the provision of sheds and greenhouses, but that further clarification and confirmation is awaited.
133. Rail and Bus Connections
Further to Min. No. 63, the Clerk reported that the Yorkshire & Humber Assembly had agreed to contact Metro with regard to the integration of services at Denby Dale Station and that Metro had asked whether onward travel was required for
134. Cumberworth Road
Further to Min. No. 66, the Clerk reported that the roads have been inspected by Kirklees M.C. and 27 potholes have been scheduled for repair. The resurfacing programme is over three years and will be programmed with dates when the final budget releases are confirmed. It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Shaw and RESOLVED that Kirklees M.C. be asked when and where potholes have been filled in
135. Casual Vacancy – Clayton West Ward
Further to Min. No. 54, the Clerk reported that the necessary procedures had been put in place in regard to the advertising of the above vacancy.
136. Playground Facilities at Lower Cumberworth
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Kirklees M.C. be asked when the renovation of the playground is likely to take place.
137 Denby Dale Countryside Project
Clr. Turner and Clr. Weatherby, as steering group representatives reported that the project was looking to develop projects in three areas: delivering youth based schemes in the smaller settlements; creation of woodlands; publication of an archaeological / historical trail. Feasibility studies were in the process of being carried out.
Councillors were also informed that Mr. Stanley Sheead has issued an invitation to all Councillors to accompany him on an historical walk around Skelmanthorpe at some point in September.
138. Neighbourhood Policing
It was proposed by Clr. J.C. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the police be asked for an assurance that the commitment regarding the presence of neighbourhood policing is still being maintained in this area.
139. Provision of pavement – Warburton/Upper Lane, Emley
It was proposed by Clr. Shaw, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Beal and RESOLVED that Kirklees M.C. be asked to consider the installation of a short stretch of pavement on the eastern side of Warburton at its junction with Upper Lane in Emley.
140 Hepworth Site Visit
The Clerk reported that the Hepworth Site visit would take place on
141 Finance and General Purposes Committee
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. J.C. Birdsall and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Finance and General Purposes Committee be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
142. Annual Newsletter
Further to Min. No. 91, the Annual Newsletter was submitted for comments and observations. It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. J.C. Birdsall and RESOLVED that the newsletter be sent to the printers with the inclusion of the prize wordsearch and distributed via the Weekly News where possible.
143. Annual Return
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Mrs. J.E. Birdsall and RESOLVED that the Statement of Assurance be completed and that the Chair of Council and the Clerk be authorised to sign the appropriate sections of the Annual Return for submission to the External Auditor.
144. Parish Plan
It was reported that the questionnaires had been distributed throughout the parish and would be collected for collation on the 20th / 21st July, 2006.
145. Quality Status
Clr. Birdsall reported that after discussions with Kirklees, it had been agreed that any individual charter be considered when the new Council comes into being in 2007 and when consideration is given to the devolution of powers.
146 Denby Dale Area Committee
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that Clrs. Mrs. J.E. Birdsall and C. Watson be appointed to serve on the Area Committee.
147 Standards Committee
Clr. Weatherby reported that the next meeting of the Standards Board Committee would be held on
148 Yorkshire Local Councils’ Association
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that Clrs. J.C. and J.E. Birdsall be authorised to attend the Y.L.C.A. conference in September. Clr. Mrs. Clarke submitted the report of the last South Pennine Branch meeting.
149 Orders for Payment
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that orders for payment totalling £30,305.47, on schedule no. 441, be authorised.
150. Date of Next Meeting
The next Full Council Meeting will be held on
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