Welcome to Issue 8 of the Parish Council Newsletter
Latest News
On the 22nd of September the five Town and Parish Councils in Kirklees signed a Charter with Kirklees MC setting out how they would work together for the benefit of the local communities. This document is the result of many months hard work and is a stepping-stone towards an individual Charter currently being brokered between Denby Dale Parish Council and Kirklees MC which will hopefully see local people having a much greater input into the decisions affecting our communities.
September 2005
The Council welcomed Dr. Mary Courtney as co-opted member for Clayton West to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Clr. Smith.
Members of S.O.S. addressed the meeting and in the ensuing debate it was agreed by a close decision to object to the proposed erection of 92 houses off Sunnymede, Scissett.
Following communication from the Parish Council to schools concerning increased hire charges for school facilities the Governing Body at Scissett First School have stated they will do everything in their power to keep increases to a minimum.
October 2005
Members of RAW attended this meeting and spoke of their concerns about the erection of two Wind Turbines at Pool Hill Denby Dale. After considerable debate the Council voted by a small majority in favour of this application but with a number of concerns.
Immediately prior to the meeting the Council received a copy of the report to Kirklees Cabinet Sub-committee regarding the future of Scissett Mount Care Home with a recommendation for closure. It was resolved to authorise Clrs. Birdsall and Weatherby to attend this meeting and express the Parish Council’s concerns at the loss of Local Authority-run Care Facilities in the area.
Public Participation
Previous issues of this newsletter have covered the ability of members of the public to address the Council for 10 minutes at the start of the meeting on agenda items only. It has been resolved to extend this time at the Chairman’s discretion. Also, the restriction to agenda items has been removed. Although the Council will not be able to debate such items at the current meeting these can be placed on a later agenda.
David Hinchliffe
We welcomed former MP David Hinchliffe to our October meeting where Clr. Tony Barlow made a presentation of Local History books as a mark of appreciation from Councillors for his many years of support and friendship. We wished David a long and healthy retirement.
Textile Museum
Many people are unaware that there is a museum in Skelmanthorpe, it features local social history and the history of the textile industry in the area in particularly handloom weaving. A group of Councillors recently visited and spent a very enjoyable and informative two hours in what is literally a one up one down cottage. It is a living memory and absolute must for anyone interested in their local heritage. It is privately run and caters for small groups by appointment only. It is called the Textile Heritage Unit and is situated at 6 Queen Street., Skelmanthorpe. If you are interested in organising a visit full details are available through the Clerks Office.
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. 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. M.E. Courtney 95 Huddersfield Road, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9AR 01484 866131
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
For more information about the council and other local matters visit the Denby Dale Parish website at:
http://www.denbydale.com/
Dates for your Diary
Tuesday 1 November Parish Council Meeting 7pm
Friday 4 November Skelmanthorpe Fire Station Bonfire and Fireworks
Saturday 3 December Birds Edge First School Christmas Fair 2-4pm
Tuesday 6 December Parish Council Meeting 7pm