ISSUE 3 AUGUST 2004
Welcome to the 3rd edition of the Denby Dale Parish Council newsletter. We are striving to reach as many people as possible with this publication to help keep you informed of what is happening in the Parish and current issues the Council is involved in. Unfortunately, costs prevent us mailing this out to every household in the Parish but it is available through the Libraries and can be found on the Denby Dale Website at denbydale.com. If you have any forthcoming events you would like featured in this newsletter please send information to our clerk, Mrs Wood, at Skelmanthorpe Council Offices or ring Clr. JC Birdsall, details below.
PARISH PLAN
Denby Dale Parish Council is intending to produce a Parish Plan over the next year. The Plan will review the area as it is, including open spaces, social and medical facilities, transport, housing, policing, the state of pavements and roads, and any other aspects that are raised during the public consultation.
The Plan will then give a statement of the desired future and the priorities for achieving that future.
To collect the information and to raise those issues that are seen to be important for shaping the future, the Parish Council will be inviting all schools and relevant societies in the area to participate in a public consultation. We will also welcome any support and data that individuals can offer towards the Denby Dale Parish Plan.
Please contact Clr. Robert Allen on 01484 866131 if you would like to become involved.
RECENT MATTERS
May 2004
The Annual Council Meeting saw the election of Clr. RG Allen as new Chair and as Vice-Chair, Clr. JA Barlow. Councillors were also elected to represent Denby Dale within other organisations.
The Council received a report from Mrs Lumb of Shelley College explaining that after further consultation with residents and young people, recreational equipment was to be ordered and installed at Sunny Bank, Denby Dale. This is part of an on going collaboration between the Council and Shelley College to improve facilities for young people within our Parish.
June 2004
The Council received a presentation by John Laycock, the Development Officer for Community Liaison, who explained how his team were involved with support for the disadvantaged within the community. He also spoke about the availability of grants of up to £3,000 to existing and newly formed groups.
Public discussion time saw representation from residents concerned about the wind turbines proposed for Pool Hill Denby Dale. It was agreed by the Council to keep abreast of regulations relating to the locating of windfarms and that information be sought on possible health problems associated with wind turbines.
The Council continued to show concern about the withdrawal of bus service 484 and are again to raise this issue with Metro.
The Council have also raised an objection with B.T. over the proposed removal of 3 phone boxes within the Parish as it was felt they provide a vital service to the community.
July 2004
Rod Payne and Chris Cowen of the Denby Dale Parish Environment Trust gave a presentation of the Landscape Character Assessment they have carried out and how work was on going. This document is well worth a look and can be found at denbydale.com or in the Libraries.
The Council received a traffic survey carried out by Emley residents and agreed to pursue improved road safety measures with Kirklees MC.
It was agreed to contact the Post Office to see if the opening times for collecting parcels at Scissett Sorting Office could be extended.
Wind Turbines After representations from residents concerned about the possible siting of wind turbines within the Parish or surrounding area, the Council have decided to host an open public meeting. This will be held on Tuesday 21 September, 7.30 pm in St. Augustine’s Church Scissett. This meeting is for anybody with a genuine interest both for and against, or for those who simply wish to know more about the possible siting of wind turbines within our Parish and surrounding area.
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. 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:
www.denbydale.com
Dates for your diary
Saturday 7 August Emley Show
Tuesday 7 September Parish Council
Tuesday 21 September Public Meeting re Wind Turbines
Tuesday 5 October Parish Council
Tuesday 2 November Parish Council
Tuesday 7 December Parish Council