The Council hosted an extremely well attended open meeting at St. Augustine’s Church Scissett on the possible siting of wind turbines within the Parish. A presentation on the planning considerations was given by Patrick Auterson, Planning Policy Manager from Kirklees. This was followed by a lively debate where many important issues were raised from both a pro and anti perspective.
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.

Our three new Kirklees Ward Councillors were welcomed to the September meeting, a number of local issues being discussed, particularly where the £65,000 available to the Area Committee for pavement improvements could be allocated.
The Council received a letter from the young people of Skelmanthorpe petitioning for repair and improvements to the skateboard facility at Cross Lane playing fields. It was agreed to ask Andy Wickham, the Countryside Officer and Debbie Lumb of Shelley College to investigate the use of this site as part of the ongoing youth initiative, and also approach the Area Committee with regard to assistance with funding. Continuing on the youth initiative it was reported that the Denby Dale site was now complete, and that fund raising was ongoing in Emley.
The Council are also engaged in dialogue with Royal Mail in an attempt to have the opening hours of Scissett sorting office extended for collection of parcels.
Much consideration has been given to the problems of speeding traffic through Emley. Kirklees MC have now agreed to install measuring devices to assess traffic speeds and volume.

The Council received information that Kirklees were undertaking a feasibility study into kerbside glass collection. This would involve houses in the area receiving plastic boxes for glass bottles, which would be emptied on a fortnightly basis.
Concern was shown at the dis-establishment of the school crossing patrol, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale and Kirklees MC have been asked to carry out further surveys of usage in the light of the considerable effort shown by some parents in encouraging a ‘walk to school’ policy.
It was reported that minor repairs to the skateboard ramp at Cross Lane Skelmanthorpe had been carried out and consultations are ongoing into the improvement of this facility.
Royal Mail have unfortunately concluded that it would not be viable to extend the opening hours of the Scissett sorting office.

The Countryside Project aims to help local people achieve the environment they want through practical support on tasks, help with fundraising, implementation of projects and advice on the environment / countryside.
Work is currently being undertaken at local schools improving the grounds by the creation of wildlife areas. This helps to meet the requirements of the Kirklees biodiversity action plan through habitat creation and management for both flora and fauna.
The project also allows local people the opportunity to have a say in what happens in their environment, providing a vibrant and sustainable future for the benefit of all.
For further information contact Andy Wickham
Phone: 01484 222960
Mobile: 07773 386550
e-mail: andy.wickham@kirklees.gov.uk

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