Welcome to the new look 2nd edition of the Denby Dale Parish Council newsletter.
We aim to keep you informed of what is happening in the Parish and current issues the Council is involved in. Please keep us informed of any forthcoming events you would like featured in this newsletter. You can send information to our clerk, Mrs Wood, at Skelmanthorpe Council Offices details on the next page.
CURRENT MATTERS
Over the last few months various issues have been discussed at Council meetings. Here are extracts from the minutes of those meetings.
February 2004
Chris Barker of Yorkshire Rural Community Council opened discussions about formulating a Parish Plan for the area. The Council received notification it had been successful in obtaining a Parish Transport grant to extend South Yorkshire hourly bus service No 300 to link Upper Denby with Penistone, following the withdrawal of the commercial service operated by Yorkshire Traction. Concerns about speeding traffic through Emley were discussed along with lighting at the zebra crossing in Skelmanthorpe. It was also agreed that a joint public meeting be held with the Area Committee regarding the Local Development Framework – this is the new development plan Kirklees MC have to produce by 2007.
March 2004
A large deputation of Scissett villagers raised concerns about the possible development of 94 new homes to the rear of the baths. This meeting saw the annual visit of the Police where Councillors had the opportunity to raise local policing issues, items discussed included the problems of drug abuse in rural communities, road safety issues including speeding and parking, vandalism in the area, current crime figures and how the Police are deployed within the Parish. Again issues of speeding traffic in Emley were addressed as were waiting restrictions in Wakefield Road Scissett. Councillors were advised on the progress of providing youth facilities in Denby Dale and Emley.
The Council also held a special meeting in March where a response to Kirklees MC’s consultation on the Local Development Framework was formulated. The Finance and General Purposes Committee considered a presentation from Andy Wickham, the Countryside Officer, and discussed continued funding of the Countryside Project with Clr. Smithson of Kirklees.
April 2004
Les Reason, Planning Services, gave a presentation on wind farms, how planning applications would be considered and on Government guidelines. Britain is committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 10% by the year 2010. Councillors discussed the issues raised but no decisions were formulated, as there is currently no formal proposal in the area.
Alterations to Skelmanthorpe Council Offices were discussed, following a presentation by Cliff Stewart and Roger Prescott from Kirklees. It is proposed to combine the library and cash office service to extend opening hours of both services to 40 hours per week. These proposals were welcomed and Councillors requested a portacabin whilst alteration work was taking place. A number of road safety issues were also considered.
Your Council
The Parish Council is your Council, it is the voice of Denby Dale and you are actively encouraged to be involved. Over the next few issues of this newsletter we hope to help you understand how the Council works and how to be involved. All Council meetings are open to every body (subject to space) and ten minutes at the start of each meeting is devoted to public discussion, where you can have your say on agenda items only and Councillors may in turn ask you questions. After public discussion time the meeting proceeds under a code of conduct known as Standing Orders and you will no longer be allowed to address Councillors. It is the norm for agenda items addressed during public discussion time to be brought forward, so you do not have to sit through the entire meeting to hear what the Council has to say. Remember we actively encourage participation.
DENBY DALE PARISH COUNCILLORS 2003 – 2007
EMLEY WARD
Clr. Mrs. C. Beal 12 Wentworth Drive, Emley, HD8 9SL 01924 840062
Clr. Mrs. G. Hague 18 Church Street, Emley, HD8 9RW 01924 848711
Clr. D.W. Kaye 3 Chapel Lane, Emley, HD8 9SP
Clr. E.I. Shaw 15 Rectory Lane, Emley, HD8 9RR 01924 848364
CLAYTON WEST WARD
Clr. I.D. Bowie 21 Riverside, Clayton West, HD8 9QN 01484 862479
Clr. R.S. Mottram 62 Long Lane, Clayton West, HD8 9PR 01484 862737
Clr. T.D. Sigsworth 2 Dukewood Road, Clayton West, HD8 9HF 01484 860534
Clr. G. Smith 25 Cliffe Street, Clayton West, HD8 9NR 01484 864254
DENBY & CUMBERWORTH WARD
Clr. J.A. Barlow 4 Greenside, Denby Dale, HD8 8QY 01484 862537
Clr. Mrs. M. Clarke 9 South Croft, Upper Denby, HD8 8UA 01484 861499
Clr. Mrs. S.A. Dellapuppa 65 Ings Mill Drive, Clayton West, HD8 9PW 01484 866097
Clr. D.C. Harpin 39 Sunnybank, Denby Dale, HD8 8TJ 01484 861797
Clr. C. Watson 7 Top Road, Lower Cumberworth, HD8 8PE 01484 863072
Clr. Mrs. V.M. Woodhead The Cottage, Park Head, Birdsedge, HD8 8XW 01484 606114
SKELMANTHORPE WARD
Clr. R.G. Allen 95 Huddersfield Road, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9AR 01484 866131
Clr. J.C. Birdsall 12 Heather Fold, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9LD 01484 860174
Clr. J.A. Cooke 19 Spencer Street, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9BE 01484 863293
Clr. R. McSkimming 10a Station Road, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9AU 01484 860070
Clr. G. Turner 20 Beechfield Avenue, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9BZ 01484 864446
Clr. A.N. Weatherby 1 Saville Road, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9ED 01484 863889
CLERKS OFFICE
Mrs. G. Wood – Clerk Council Offices, Skelmanthorpe Tel. & fax
Mr. K. Haigh – Assistant Council Offices, Skelmanthorpe 01484 222963
email: denbydaleparishcouncil@kirklees.gov.uk
COUNTRYSIDE OFFICER
Mr. A. Wickham Council Offices, Skelmanthorpe 01484 222960
For more information about the council and other local matters visit the Denby Dale Parish website at:
denbydale.com
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 8 June Parish Council
Saturday 12 June Emley Scarecrow Trail
Tuesday 6 July Parish Council
Saturday 7 August Emley Show
Tuesday 7 September Parish Council