Minutes of the Meeting of the Denby Dale Parish Council held on Tuesday, 3rd October, 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. G. Hague, R.J. Lockwood, R.S. Mottram, E.I. Shaw, T.D. Sigsworth, G. Turner, C. Watson, A.N. Weatherby
233 Chair’s Announcements
- Clr. Birdsall presented a card from Clr & Mrs. Watson, thanking the Council for their good wishes on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary.
- The word search winner was announced as Mrs. Brenda Heeley of Emley.
234. Declaration of Councillors’ Interests
Clr. Birdsall declared a prejudicial interest in matters relating to anti-social behaviour at
235 Suspension of Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Barlow, seconded by Clr. Shaw 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.
236 Public Discussion Time
- A question was asked in respect of the use of standing orders at meetings. The questioner was informed that standing orders could be inspected by appointment.
- The Council were notified that a petition had been presented to Kirklees M.C. on behalf of the electorate of Denby, Birdsedge and High Flatts in regard to a request for a review of the parished area.
237 Return to Standing Orders
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Barlow and RESOLVED that standing orders be returned to.
238 Petition
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Barlow and RESOLVED that issues relating to the petition referred to in 236(2) above be placed on the agenda for the next and future meetings.
239. Apologies for Absence
Reasons for absence from the meeting were submitted by Clrs. Mrs. A. Dellapuppa, Mrs. J. Birdsall, J.D. Carr and D.W. Kaye. It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that the reasons for absence submitted by the above Councillors be accepted as valid reasons.
240. Minutes
It was proposed by Clr. Mottram, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth, and RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on
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241. School Transport
Further to Min. No. 197, letters were submitted from Clr. Dodds and Mary Creagh M.P. The former set out the criteria for use of yellow school buses and explained that it would not be economically feasible to employ bus supervisors. The latter stated that the matter was being dealt with by Kirklees M.C. It was proposed by Clr. Watson seconded by Clr. Barlow and RESOLVED that
a) Clrs. Mrs. Beal, Mrs. Hague and Sigsworth be authorised to look at the issue of safety on buses and report back their findings to the next meeting
b) A letter be sent to the appropriate body (with a copy to the M.P.) in regard to issues relating to safety and overcrowding on school buses.
242. Neighbourhood Policing
Further to Min. No. 202 it was reported that representatives of the police will attend the December meeting of the Council in order to discuss policing issues. It was proposed by Clr. Sigsworth, seconded by Clr. Barlow and RESOLVED that the following items be placed on the discussion list for the above meeting: role of police community support officers; what the police anticipate doing with extra resources that have been made available; police role in the ASBO legislation; use of dedicated police motor cycle unit in policing off roaders; use of police helicopter.
At this moment the Chair left the meeting and the Vice-Chair took the Chair.
243. Cross Lane
Further to Min. No. 205, it was reported that unfortunately there had been a lack of continuity in dealing with this problem but the Neighbourhood Policing Team will look at the situation together with the off road motorcycle unit staff and road traffic officers in the area.
At this point the Chair returned to the meeting.
244. Council Depot - Skelmanthorpe
Concerns were expressed about the future of the depot in
245. Remembrance Services
It was agreed that Councillors lay wreaths at the following war memorials on
Clayton West Clr. Lockwood
Denby Dale Clr. John Birdsall
Emley Clr. Mrs. Hague
Scissett Clr. Turner
Skelmanthorpe Clr. Weatherby
Birdsedge Clr. John Birdsall (Friday,
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246 Denby Dale Parish Countryside Management Project
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Andy Wickham be invited to attend the next meeting of the Council.
247. Annual Audit
It was reported that the external auditor had confirmed that the accounts and annual return for the year 2005/2006 had been agreed and were completed in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations
248 Draft Consultation on Footpaths and Heritage Features
The above document was submitted for consideration. It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that the Council support the consultation and that Kirklees M.C. be asked to make definitive maps available in locations such as the libraries and at Area Committee meetings in order to facilitate the easier identification of footpaths. A suggestion was made that the incorporation of cycle routes in the consultation would be beneficial.
249 Nortonthorpe Hall School
A letter of thanks for grant aid was submitted from
250. Speeding in Emley
Concern was again expressed about the speed of traffic through Emley. It was proposed by Clr. Shaw, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that Kirklees M.C. be asked to consider the introduction of flashing lights at the entrances to the village:
251 Plans Scrutiny Committee
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. Weatherby and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Plans Scrutiny Committee meeting held on Tuesday, 26th September, 2006 be signed by the Chair of the Committee as a correct record.
Clr. Watson invited all members of the Council to attend the next Planning Meeting on
252 Parish Plan
Clr. Allen gave a progress report on the Parish Plan and invited comments. Issues picked up from the questionnaire included curbs on housing development; police presence; lack of youth facilities; public transport; traffic speed; anti-social behaviour from youths.
The Chair expressed the Council’s thanks to Clr. Allen for the work he was carrying out in the facilitation of the plan.
253 Meeting between Parish Councils and Kirklees M.C. regarding the Parish Charter
The Chair gave a brief report on the above meeting. The meeting had included a presentation from Chris Platts, Highway Safety Manager on highway services
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254 Government and Local Authority Documents
Kirklees M.C. Corporate Policy for Community Buildings: This document was received.
Kirklees M.C. Draft Gambling Policy Consultation: Kirklees now have the responsibility for the licensing of premises under the 2005 Gaming Act. Interested parties have a right to make representations and Parish Councils have the right to make comments as an interested party but has no right to be consulted. However, should a new building or change use be involved the Parish Council would be able to comment on the planning application and to the licensing authority.
255 Denby Dale Area Committee
No matters were reported.
256 Yorkshire Local Councils’ Association
The following items were submitted: Y.R.C.C. A.G.M. notification on
Clr. John and Jane Birdsall submitted a report of the joint training conference held at
It was proposed by Clr. Watson, seconded by Clr. John Birdsall and RESOLVED that Clr. Shaw be authorised to attend the Y.R.C.C. A.G.M.
Reference was made to the future development and financial expenditure of parish councils.
257 Orders for Payment
It was proposed by Clr. Weatherby, seconded by Clr. Sigsworth and RESOLVED that orders for payment on schedule no. 443, totalling £5,249.23.
258 Dates of Next Meetings
The next Full Council meeting :
Plans Scrutiny Committee:
Road Safety Committee:
259 Major Planning Applications
No applications submitted.
CHAIR
