Minutes of the Meeting of the Denby Dale Parish Council held on Tuesday, 6th June, 2006 in the Civic Chamber, Council Offices, Skelmanthorpe.
Present:
Clr. J.C. Birdsall – Chair
Clrs. R.G. Allen, Mrs. C. Beal, Mrs. J.E. Birdsall, Mrs. M. Clarke, Mrs. G. Hague, D.W. Kaye, R.S. Mottram, E.I. Shaw, T.D. Sigsworth, G. Turner, C. Watson, A.N. Weatherby.
46. Declaration of Councillors’ Interests
Clr. Sigsworth declared a personal interest in Skelmanthorpe Youth and Community Centre.
47. Suspension of Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that standing orders be suspended in accordance with standing order no. 79 in order to allow Geoff Hirst of Kirklees M.C. and members of the public address the meeting.
48. Public Discussion Time
No matters were raised.
49. Land off Cumberworth Road, Skelmanthorpe / Windmill Crescent, Skelmanthorpe
Mr. Hirst from Kirklees Leisure Services gave an update on progress at the allotment site and stated that negotiations were ongoing in regard to the dispute over the provision of sheds and greenhouses at the new site at
The Chair thanked Mr. Hirst for his attendance and expressed appreciation of the work carried out by Mr. Hirst in regard to this issue.
50. Return to Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Mottram, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that standing orders be returned to.
51. Alteration of Agenda
It was proposed by Clr. Mottram, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that agenda item 6(1) be brought forward for discussion.
52. Allotment Site - Windmill Crescent
Further to Min. No. 17, it was proposed by Clr. R. Allen, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that the Parish Council support any intention by Kirklees M.C. to press for the provision of sheds and greenhouses on the allotments at Windmill Crescent.
53. Apologies for Absence.
Reasons for absence from the meeting were submitted by Clrs. Dr. M. Allen, Mrs. S.A. Dellapuppa, Mrs. V. Woodhead, R. McSkimming and J.A. Barlow. Reasons for long term absence were submitted from J.D. Carr. It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Shaw and RESOLVED that the reasons for absence from the meeting submitted by the above Councillors be accepted as valid reasons.
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54. Resignation
The Chair reported the resignation of Clr. Mrs. L.A. Moore and stated that the appropriate procedures were being followed. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Clr. Mrs. Moore be thanked for her contribution to the work of the Council.
55. Minutes
It was proposed by Clr. Mrs. J.E. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Annual Council Meeting held on 16th May, 2006 be signed by the Chair as a correct record with the addition of Clr. Watson’s name to the list of apologies and the deletion of item 13(e) Kirklees Neighbourhood Renewal.
56. Sports and Community Facility, Station Road
Further to Min. No. 18, the Clerk reported that the Trust felt that it would not be appropriate for members of the Council to act as Trustees, but that the Trust would liaise with the Council on a regular basis, updating members on the progress made. It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Shaw and RESOLVED that the letter be received.
57. School Transport
Further to Min. No. 19, some discussion took place on the concerns still felt about the inadequacies apparent in the school transport system. It was proposed by Clr. Mrs. Beal, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Clr. Dodds be invited to the September meeting of the Council in order to address this issue.
58. Road Safety Issues - Skelmanthorpe
Further to Min. No. 21, the Clerk reiterated that it was hoped that Chris Platts from Kirklees Highways would be able to attend
N.B. Councillors please note that this has now been confirmed as per the attached memo.
59. Off Street Parking – Skelmanthorpe
Further to Min. No. 526(1), the Clerk submitted a letter from Clr. Dodds which intimated that the Parish Council had money available for provision of car parks. It was proposed by Clr. J.C. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Turner and RESOLVED that
a) Clr. Dodds be informed that the Parish Council do not have money allocated to them for this type of development, that they are concerned about road safety in that locality and also wish to preserve green spaces within the village envelope.
b) Clr. Dodds be invited to attend the September meeting of the Council when issues relating to off street parking can be discussed.
60. Playground Facilities at Birdsedge.
The Clerk submitted a letter from children at
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61. Skelmanthorpe Information Point
Further to Min. No. 503(05/06), the Clerk reported that the proposed alterations are still in the planning stage and consultation will take place before any formal decision is made.
62. Warburton, Emley
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Shaw and RESOLVED that Kirklees be asked to consider the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in this location, due to the lack of pavement, narrowness of the road and on street parking.
63. Train and Bus Timetables – Denby Dale.
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. R.G. Allen and RESOLVED that Metro and the Yorkshire Assembly be contacted to see if a more integrated approach could be made in respect of train and bus services at Denby Dale Railway Station. It was also agreed that Clr. Shaw takes this matter up with the Rural Transport Partnership.
64. Strategic Principles for the Planning and Organisation of School Places in Kirkees.
The Clerk submitted the above document to the meeting. It was proposed by Clr. R.G. Allen, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the document be received.
65. Denby Dale Centre
The Clerk submitted a letter from the Denby Dale Centre which introduced the Befriending Scheme and also asked for volunteers to provide companionship for people who are housebound and / or isolated. Details of a free funding information event, taking place on Friday, 30th June from
66. Cumberworth Road
Further to Min. No. 427, the Clerk submitted a general overview of road improvement priorities within Kirklees Council. It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Clarke and RESOLVED that Kirklees M.C. be asked for specific information in respect of Cumberworth Road and other roads within the area where complaints have been submitted, such as Woodhouse Lane, Emley, Wheatley Hill Lane, Clayton West and South Croft, Upper Denby.
67. Redevelopment of Skelmanthorpe Youth and Community Centre
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Watson and RESOLVED that representatives of the above be invited to attend the next Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting to give a presentation.
68. Drain at Shelley Woodhouse Lane Lower Cumberworth
It was proposed by Clr. Mrs. J.E. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Kirklees M.C. be informed of a blocked drain at the above location.
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69. Reports
The following documents were submitted for consideration: Local Council Update; Kirklees Community Strategy; Public Rights of Way Forum Agenda; C.P.R.E. Fieldwork newsletter.
70. Annual Parish Meeting
It was proposed by Clr. Mrs. J.E. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 16th May, 2006 be received.
71. Plans Scrutiny Committee
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Plans Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 31st May, 2006, be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
72. Conservation Project - Birdsedge
Further to Min. No. 37, the Chair of Planning reported that a public meeting about Mr. Sellars’s project would be held on
73. Street name – off Wakefield Road, Denby Dale.
Further to Min. No. 43, it was proposed by Clr. Shaw, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that the name ‘Withy Gate’ be suggested for the above development.
74. Flood Risk
Further to Min. No. 44, Clr. Shaw referred to the document sent by the Environment Agency and reported that blocked gullies and culverts under roads could add to flood risk if not cleared.
75. Parish Plan
Clr. R.G. Allen, submitted copies of the finished version of the questionnaire to the meeting and stated that these would be distributed around the area. Completed copies to be collected on
76. Quality Parish Council
The Clerk reported that the sub-committee would meet on
77. Government Documents
The Clerk submitted the following documents to the meeting: Local Authority Byelaws in
78. Area Committee
It was agreed that further representatives would be appointed when the new committee structure had been confirmed by Kirklees M.C.
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79. Standards Committee
It was proposed by Clr. Mrs. J.E. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Clr. Weatherby be appointed as Parish Council representative on the Standards Committee.
80. Y.L.C.A.
The Clerk submitted the following documents to the meeting: Notification of the Joint Training Conference on Friday, 29th September to
81 Orders for Payment.
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that orders for payment on schedule no. 439, totalling £5,730 be authorised.
82. Date of Next Meeting
The next Council Meeting will be held on
Home and Leisure Safety Committee –
Finance and General Purposes Committee –
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83 Major Planning Applications
None submitted.
CHAIR
