Minutes of the Meeting of the Denby Dale Parish Council held on Tuesday, 7th November, 2006 in the Civic Chamber, Council Offices, Skelmanthorpe.
Members Present:
Clr. J.C. Birdsall – Chair
Clrs. R.G. Allen, J.A. Barlow, Mrs. C. Beal, Mrs. M. Clarke, Mrs. S.A. Dellapuppa, D.W. Kaye, R.J. Lockwood, R.S. Mottram, E.I. Shaw, T.D. Sigsworth, G. Turner, C. Watson, A.N. Weatherby, Mrs. V. Woodhead
278 Declaration of Councillors’ Interests
No interests were declared.
279 Suspension of Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth 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.
280 Public Discussion Time
A member of the public raised the issue of the Council’s procedure in regard to protection of staff.
A member of the public asked the Chair for clarification of certain reported comments. The Chair responded accordingly.
281 Return to Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Dellapuppa and RESOLVED that standing orders be returned to.
282 Change of Agenda Item
It was proposed by Clr. Lockwood, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that agenda item 9 relating to the Parish Plan be brought forward for discussion.
283 Parish Plan
Clr. Allen reported that the draft plan was being progressed. Comments were sought from Councillors who should contact Clr. Allen direct or through the Clerk.
284 Denby Dale Parish Countryside Project
Andy Wickham, Countryside Officer, submitted a report on the projects being carried out by the Countryside Project. Andy was thanked for the work he had undertaken with the youth of the district and it was agreed that positive publicity should be given to the work of the Project.
285 Apologies for Absence
Reasons for absence from the meeting were submitted from Cllrs Mrs. G. Hague and Mrs. J.E. Birdsall. Long term apologies were submitted from Clr. Dr. M. Allen. It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Dellapuppa and RESOLVED that reasons for absence submitted by the above Councillors be accepted as valid reasons.
286 Minutes
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Dellapuppa and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 3rd October, 2006 be signed by the Chair as a correct record.
287 School Transport
Further to Min. No. 241, a letter was submitted from Mary Creagh which stated that Metro had been contacted in regard to the safety of school transport. Clrs. Mrs. Beal and Sigsworth reported on the progress made so far by the school transport sub-committee and a further report will be submitted at the next meeting.
288 Meeting with Police
Further to Min. No. 242, the Clerk reported that speeding issues in Denby Dale had been raised by a member of the public. It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Shaw and RESOLVED that speeding throughout the area be added to the list for discussion as well as concerns about police coverage during the evening and response times to call outs.
289 Council Depot - Skelmanthorpe
Further to Min. No. 244, the Clerk reported that a review of depot accommodation is being carried out but no final decisions have been made. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Kirklees be thanked for their response and that they be asked to include the Parish Council in any consultation.
290 Remembrance Services
Further to Min. No. 245, members were reminded of the times of services across the district.
291 Speeding Traffic - Emley
Further to Min. No. 250, the Clerk reported that Kirklees were looking into the introduction of flashing lights at entrances to the village. It was also reported that Kirklees were not to reduce the speed limit in
292 Highway Representative
Further to Min. No. 253, the possibility of appointing a highway representative was raised. It was proposed by Clr. J.C. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that this matter be put on the agenda for the next Council meeting.
293 Future Development of Parish Councils
Further to Min. No. 256, discussion was held on the way that Councils can use their expenditure on major projects within the parish.
294 Recycling in Birdsedge and High Flatts
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Kirklees be asked to institute a wheeled bin scheme, both black and green, as soon as possible in order that the people of Birdsedge and High Flatts have access to recycling facilities.
295 Birdsedge Play Area
It was reported that hopefully, this scheme should be proceeding shortly. It was proposed by Clr. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Watson and RESOLVED that Kirklees be asked for a progress report on both this scheme and the one at
296 Kirklees Primary Care Trust
The Clerk submitted information on the new Trust which replaces the Huddersfield South and Central PCTs and North Kirklees PCT.
297 Parking – Warburton, Emley
This matter will be discussed at the next meeting of the Council
298 Ponker Lane
The scheme for the provision of planings along the unmade stretch of
299 Footway between Bedale Avenue Ponker Lane
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Turner and RESOLVED that Kirklees be asked to clear away encroaching vegetation along this stretch of the footway along
300 Licensing Act 2003
The Clerk submitted a copy of a letter from Holme Valley Parish Council to Kirklees M.C., which raised the question of Parish Councils being informed of applications for licences within their areas. It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the letter be received.
301 Reports
The Clerk submitted information relating to the West Yorkshire Police Custody Visiting scheme; a police report warning of two men visiting elderly people asking for cash for cutting down trees; Local Council Update and Highway Reports.
302 Plans Scrutiny Committee
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Shaw and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 31st October, 2006 be signed by the Chair of the Committee as a correct record.
303 Allotments – Windmill Crescent
Further to Min. No. 277, it was reported that the site will be officially available from Thursday, 2nd November for tenants to move on and that existing tenants from Cumberworth Road will have up until and including 19th November, 2006 to remove any items of equipment or plant materials they intend transferring to the new site.
304 School Governor – Scissett C.E. (A) First School
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that this matter be discussed at the next Council meeting.
305 Government Documents
It was reported that the Sustainable Communities Bill would be placed before the House on
306 Denby Dale Area Committee
It was reported that the next meeting of the Area Committee would be on
307 Standards Committee
Clr. Weatherby stated that there was nothing to report in regards to the Standards Committee
308 Yorkshire Local Councils Association
The Clerk submitted the Annual Report of the Yorkshire Rural Community Council; the minutes and agenda of the South Pennine Branch and Regional Review – the newsletter of the Countryside Agency.
309 Orders for Payment
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that orders for payment on schedule no. 444, totalling £3,507.17 be authorised
310 Date of Next Meeting
The next Full Council Meeting will be held on
Finance and General Purposes:
Plans Scrutiny Committee Meeting:
311 Planning Application: 2006/62/94041/E3
Observations were made on the above application which was deferred from Plans Scrutiny Committee for further information: Oaks Town Properties: Erection of two detached dwellings with garages at rear of
312 Exclusion of the Press and Public
It was proposed by Clr. J.C. Birdsall, seconded by Clr. Weatherby, and RESOLVED that in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted in respect of the final two items on the agenda relating to a) the financial, staffing and wider implications of the petition presented to Kirklees and b) staffing issues relating to the present and future Clerk, it is advisable in the public interest that the press and public be asked to withdraw and that the meeting thereafter will be concluded.
313 Petition
Issues relating to the implications of the petition were discussed.
314 Staffing Issues
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Turner and RESOLVED that the appointment of Dr. Hazel Chowcat as Clerk of the Council be confirmed, commencing
Other matters relating to staffing issues and procedures were discussed.
CHAIR
