Minutes of the Meeting of the Denby Dale Parish Council held on Tuesday, 4th October, 2005 in the Civic Chamber, Council Offices, Skelmanthorpe.
Members Present:
Clr. J.A. Barlow – Chair
Clrs. R.G. Allen, Mrs. C. Beal, Mrs. J.E. Birdsall, J.C. Birdsall, J.D. Carr, Mrs. M. Clarke, Dr. M.E. Courtney, Mrs. G. Hague, D.W. Kaye, R.S. Mottram, E.I. Shaw, T.D. Sigsworth, G. Turner, A.N. Weatherby.
212. Declaration of Councillors’ Interests
No interests were declared.
213. Suspension of Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Shaw and RESOLVED that standing orders be suspended in accordance with standing order no. 79 to allow members of the public to participate in public discussion time.
214. Public Discussion Time
Two items were raised under public discussion time
a) protestors spoke against planning application 2005/93609 which related to the erection of two wind turbines at Pool Hill, Denby Dale.
b) Matters were raised about problems on and around Holmfield in Clayton West.
215 Return to Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Mottram, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that standing orders be returned to.
216 Change of Agenda Item
It was proposed by Clr. Allen, seconded by Clr. J.C. Birdsall and RESOLVED that planning application 93609 be brought forward for consideration.
217 Planning Application 93609 – Erection of two Wind Turbines at Pool Hill, Denby Dale
Discussion took place on the above application and a majority decision of 8 to 6 with one abstention was made in favour of the submitted application as per the attached schedule.
218 Suspension of Standing Orders
It was proposed that standing orders be suspended in accordance with standing order no. 79 in order that David Hinchliffe could address the meeting.
219 David Hinchliffe
A presentation of four books on local history was made to David Hinchliffe as a thank you for the hard work he has carried out on behalf of this constituency during his time as a Member of Parliament. Mr. Hinchliffe thanked the Council for their good wishes.
220 Return to Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Shaw and RESOLVED that standing orders be returned to.
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221. Resignation
The Chair reported the resignation of Clr. Iain Bowie and stated that the appropriate procedures were being put under way. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that Clr. Bowie be thanked for the work he had undertaken on behalf of the Council.
222. Apologies for Absence
Reasons for absence from the meeting were submitted by Clrs. R. McSkimming, Mrs. V. Woodhead and Mrs. S.A. Dellapuppa. Reasons for continued absence were also submitted from Clr. C. Watson. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that the reasons for absence from the meeting submitted by the above Councillors be accepted as valid reasons.
223. Minutes
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that the minutes of meeting held on 6th September, 2005 be signed by the Chair as a correct record, with the added minute that ‘it was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Mottram and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on the 5th July, 2005, be signed by the Chair as a correct record’.
224. Scissett Mount
Further to Min. No. 177, it was reported that the Cabinet meeting to discuss proposals for the future of Scissett Mount would be held at
a) Kirklees M.C. be informed that the Parish Council deplore the proposal to close Scissett Mount and place the land in the land bank, but are pleased that residents will have the option to transfer to the new local authority Home at Newsome.
b) Clrs. Weatherby and J.C. Birdsall be authorised to attend the above Cabinet meeting to put forward the views of the Council
225. Textile Museum
Further to Min. No. 181, Councillors reported on the visit made to the textile museum on the 27th September. 2005. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Hague and RESOLVED that Mr. Sheead be thanked for his time in undertaking the visit.
226. Kirklees M.C. Pedestrian Strategy
Further to Mih. No. 186, it was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that Kirklees M.C. be informed that whilst the Parish Council regret the omission of Parish Council consultation, they welcome the report and its intentions.
227. Permit Dumping at Refuse Sites
Further to Min. No. 189, letters were submitted from both Kirklees and Wakefield Councils, which stated that inter-Council discussions had been held about cross border use of the refuse sites, but no agreement had been reached. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Turner and RESOLVED that Mary Creagh M.P. be sent copies of the correspondence.
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228. Cumberworth Road
Further to Min. No. 191, it was reported that it is hoped that the work will be completed at the new site in time for the tenants to transfer during the Autumn / Winter months. It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
229. Skelmanthorpe – Waiting Restrictions
Further to Min. No. 195, it was reported that the Parish Council was not consulted as the Ward Councillors had asked for the site meeting. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Turner and RESOLVED that Kirklees be asked to bear in mind the recently signed Charter which embraces the ideals of more consultation with Parish Councils and that the Council should be informed of site visits held within its area.
230 Remembrance Sunday
It was proposed by Clr. Barlow, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that the following Councillors be nominated to lay wreaths at the remembrance services:
Friday, 11th November Birdsedge Clr. J.A. Barlow
Sunday, 13th November Clayton West Clr. R.S. Mottram
Denby Dale Clr. J.A. Barlow
Emley Clr. E.I. Shaw
Scissett Clr. G. Turner
Skelmanthorpe Clr. A.N. Weatherby
231. West Yorkshire Police
Discussions took place about future meetings with the police and concern was expressed about the lack of cover at Kirkburton Police Station. It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that
a) the Police be informed that the Parish Council would be happy to lend their support and participate in any future public meeting that may be held in the area and
b) clarification be sought as to the future of Kirkburton Police Station.
232. Waiting Restrictions, Wakefield Road
Further to Min. No. 49, the amended plan was submitted for consideration. It was proposed by Clr. Allen, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the amended plan be received.
233. Kirklees Rights of Way Forum
The minutes and agenda of the above forum were submitted to the meeting.
234. Denby Dale LAC Insulation Scheme
Notification of the above scheme was submitted to the meeting.
235 Transfer of Licence - The Three Horseshoes, 61 Commercial Road
Notification of transfer of licence in respect of the above was submitted to the meeting.
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236. Featherstone Town Council - Quality Status
The Clerk submitted a request from Featherstone Town Council that the Clerk and Councillors attend one of their meetings to discuss Quality status. It was proposed by Clr. Allen, seconded by Clr. Birdsall and RESOLVED that the Clerk, Clr. Barlow and Clr. Weatherby be authorised to attend the meeting at Featherstone.
237. Reports
The Clerk submitted the following documents to the meeting: Primary Focus – newsletter of the Primary Care Trust; Highway Maintenance Report; Notification of a Rugby League Event at
238. Parish Plan
Clr. Allen reported that further public meetings are to be held in
239. Quality Status
The Chair reported on the Charter signing ceremony held at the Town Hall between all the Parish Councils and Kirklees Metropolitan Council.
The Clerk submitted a draft individual charter to the meeting. It was proposed by Clr. Allen, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that this be accepted as a basis for discussion at the meeting to be held on 17th October between the Quality Status Sub-Committee and an officer from Kirklees Council.
240 Campaign for Sustainable Communities Bill.
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the Parish Council supports the Sustainable Communities Bill and that Mary Creagh M.P. be also asked to lend support to the Bill.
241 Consultation on the Diversions of Rights of Way
Clrs. Birdsall and Shaw reported on the content of the above and it was proposed by Clr. Allen, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the consultation document be received.
242 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, Section 68 Vehicular Access Over Common And Other Land
It was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that Clr. Shaw study the document and report back to the next meeting in November.
243. Area Committees
After some discussion on the present structure of Area Committees particularly in relation to the Committee serving the Denby Dale Ward, it was proposed by Clr. Turner, seconded by Clr. Allen and RESOLVED that a letter be sent to the Chief Executive of Kirklees, with copies to the Leader of the Council, the Chair of the Area Committee, the three Denby Dale Ward Councillors and Mary Creagh M.P., stating the concern that is felt about the structure of the new Area Committee and Parish Council involvement. Clr. Allen, as a representative on the new Area Committee, agreed
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to present a report about the current organisation and practice of the Committee to the next meeting of the Parish Council .
244. Yorkshire Local Councils’ Association
Clrs. Shaw and Clarke submitted a report on the recent conference. The Clerk submitted details of the Yorkshire Rural Community Council’ A.G.M. and a Councillors’ newsletter was also distributed to members.
245 Orders for Payment
It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Clarke and RESOLVED that orders for payment on schedule no. 429, totalling £2,730.63, be authorised.
246 Date of Next Meeting
Full Council Meeting :
247. Planning Notifications
Planning notifications were considered and observations made thereon.
CHAIR