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• Issue 7 - August 2005

ISSUE 7                                                                                                             AUGUST 2005

Welcome to Issue 7 of the Parish Council Newsletter.   

Latest News

Councillor Mary Harkin, Mayor of Kirklees, presents the certificate awarding Quality Status to the Parish Council at a reception before this year’s Annual Parish Meeting.

May 2005

A new Civic year and a new Chairman.  Councillor Tony Barlow was elected to the Chair for the 2005 2006 Civic year at the Annual Parish Council meeting in May having served as Vice Chair the previous year.

The principal function of this meeting is to elect representatives onto the various bodies on which the Parish has representation including the Denby Dale Environment Trust, The Kirklees Rights of Way Forum and Historic Buildings Trust.

Police Public Meeting

The Council received a report on a public meeting with the Police Authority at St Augustine’s Church Scissett.  The Public were informed that crime in Kirklees was at a 10 year low and in the Denby Dale area was currently at an extremely low level despite what the media would have us believe.  They have increased their presence in the area and are strengthening their neighbourhood policing team based at Kirkburton police station.
The Authority have launched a new website www.beatcrime.info where, if you insert your postcode, you can view a report on recent crime in your immediate area.  It was emphasised, however, that low crime figures should not lead to complacency and we must all be on our guard.  Car crime is still a problem and valuables left on view are a target for criminals.

June 2005

The Council received a presentation from Clr. Dennis Hullock of Kirklees MC regarding proposals for the future of Council run Care Homes.  A further 8 million pounds have been allocated for care and a number of options are at the consultation stage.  The Parish Council has expressed concerns over the future of Scissett Mount Care Home and is anxious that facilities are retained within the Parish.

The Council have written to Metro with concerns regarding over-crowded buses from town at afternoon peak times as a result of the reduced carrying capacity of Yorkshire Traction’s updated fleet and concerns that changes to concessionary travel will further add to the congestion.

July 2005

Members of public raised concerns at June’s meeting over the increase in hire charges to use school facilities for community organisations.  After extensive investigation the Council have been informed that school governing bodies are responsible for setting hire charges.  As a result of this the Council have written to all governing bodies to ask them to give due consideration to the plight of community organisations and hold any necessary increase to a minimum.
The Council have asked Kirklees MC and the police to investigate problems with speeding traffic in the Clayton West /Scissett area, particularly in Chapel Hill, Spring Grove, Church Lane and Victoria Street.
As a result of the traffic survey through Emley village, gateway features will be introduced on the approaches to the village

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
Vacancy  
  
DENBY & CUMBERWORTH WARD  
Clr. J.A. Barlow 4 Greenside, Denby Dale, HD8 8QY 01484 862537
Clr. J.D. Carr 4 Miller Hill, Denby Dale, HD8 8RG 07941 039222
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. 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
Clr. Mrs. J.E. Birdsall 12 Heather Fold, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9LD 01484 860174
  
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

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