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Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 5th July 2010 in the Sedgwick Room (Click HERE for pdf version of these Minutes)
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 7th June 2010 in the Sedgwick Room
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 10th May 2010 in the Sedgwick Room
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 12th April 2010 in the Memorial Hall Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Peter Knapton, Graham Dalton , Chris Evans, Ken McClurg, Wendy Pontefract, Ken Smith and the clerk Colin Robertshaw In attendance: District Councillor Peter Woof 1. Apologies: Jenny Pilgrim and Geoff Woof and District Cllr Ian McPherson
2. Minutes of meeting of 1st March 2010: The minutes were approved by the meeting.
3. Clerk’s Report: See attached list of correspondence. a) It was agreed that the clerk would respond to the Natural England consultation on the enlargement of the national parks. The meeting was in favour of the extension as it will give Cumbria a much larger presence in the national park but feel it should not go ahead unless there is increased funding in order that the existing national park budget is not diluted. b) It was agreed that KS would attend the Appleby Horse Fair drop in at the People’s Hall Sedbergh on 26th April on behalf of the council and that GD might also attend if available.
4. Car Park It was resolved that Jock Cairns and Chris Evans be authorised to sign the new car park lease from YDNPA on behalf of the council and the deed was duly executed.
5. Parish Plan Committee: The draft minutes of the meeting of 8th March 2010 were received by the meeting.
6. Playing Field Committee: The minutes of the meetings of 11th March 2010 were received by the meeting.
7. Finance: a. The following payments were authorised by the meeting:-
b. The attached annual accounts were presented to the meeting and adopted. c. The attached list of virements were agreed by the meeting d. The attached report from the internal auditor was presented to the meeting and the recommendation accepted apart from budget monitoring where it was agreed this should be carried out quarterly
8. Review of Grants Process: It was agreed that this would be carried out by PK and the new clerk
9. Gritting: It was agreed that a working group of JC, CE and KS would draw up a scheme for the parish in response to the consultation from CCC. This would build on the activity that was organised during the bad weather in the winter and would include: a) the completion of the questionnaire b) a request to alter the gritting programme to include Back Lane from Dent to Cowgil c) proposals for the siting of grit bins and grit piles d) suggested sites for the delivery of larger quantities of grit for local use e) a plan for the use of volunteers to assist with local gritting f) suggestions for how winter maintenance at local level could be facilitated by the County Council
10. Public Benches: JC reported that the council had received two offers to either buy a new seat or refurbish an old one. It was agreed that an inventory should be drawn up of both parish council owned and other seats in the parish together with information on their condition. KMcC agreed to supply photographs at the next meeting.
11. Call for Housing Sites: JC updated the meeting stating that the council’s preferred site at Glebe Fold had been rejected at the YDNPA meeting on 30th March despite his address to the meeting. However there will be an opportunity to put the councils views forward later in the process and it was agreed that the council would: a) continue to press for the housing needs survey b) establish Two Castles’ current position c) support proposals for Ghyllside d) continue to support the church’s proposals for Glebe Fold e) continue to argue the case for Glebe Fold with YDNPA
GD Declared a prejudicial interest and took no part in the discussion or decision
12. Planning a. Applications · S/01/223A/LB – Sedgwick Cottage, Main Street, Dent – No comment · S/01/203C – Mire House, Cowgill - Supported · S/01/229/LB – Acre, Cowgill - Supported · S/01/168/B – Bridge Cottage, Gawthrop - Supported b. Updates: None c. Decisions S/01/19A/LB – White Hart House, Main Street, Dent – Refused
13. Next meeting: 7.30pm Monday 10th May 2010 in the Memorial Hall
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 1st March 2010 in the Sedgwick Room Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Peter Knapton, Graham Dalton , Chris Evans, Jenny Pilgrim, Geoffrey Woof, Ken McClurg, Wendy Pontefract, and the clerk Colin Robertshaw In attendance: District Councillor Ian McPherson 1. Apologies: Cllr Ken Smith and District & County Councillor Kevin Lancaster
2. Minutes of meeting of 1st February 2010: The minutes were approved with two minor amendments. 3. PCSO’s Karen Dakin and John Orr a) An outbreak of thefts from farms seems to have moved from Garsdale to Dent. Farm Watch has been notified and the Police requested that anyone who looked suspicious should be reported along with vehicle registration numbers so they could be checked out on the police computer system. b) It appears that there is no money for new neighbourhood watch signs, and it was agreed that the parish council would subsidise the purchase of new signs up to £100. It was advised that prices could be obtained from the Capita sign shop and that erection of signs could be arranged through Tony Naylor at SLDC. c) A member of the public reported problems with non receipt of neighbourhood watch emails and this is to be looked into. 4. Clerk’s Report: See attached list of correspondence. a) It was reported that, at a meeting with John Bell of Capita, our proposals for changes to the road markings re parking around the Green had been accepted and that it was hoped to get them into next year’s budget. A further meeting with Keith Masser re parking restriction on the Cobbles and verge cutting will need to be arranged for mid April, and GW is to produce proposals for the verge cutting pilot by then. b) The Sedbergh Community Office are looking for the council to nominate a further representative to the management committee. This second representative no longer needs to be a member of the council. Members were asked to inform the Chair of anyone who might be suitable and it was agreed to ask the Oral History Society if one of their committee members would be prepared to serve. c) It was noted that work was needed to complete the Freedom of Information Act publication scheme and it was agreed that this would be considered at the next meeting. 5. Public Forum: A request was made that the Parish Council’s involvement in Highways gritting policy be discussed as an agenda item at the next meeting 6. Car Park Following a discussion on the issues surrounding the restriction of camper van parking it was resolved that a review group be set up to review the existing arrangements. The review group is to be GD, WP, JP and KS (if available). It was also resolved that pending the outcome of the review Rita & Bob Dobson be allowed to park a campervan notwithstanding that they do not meet the criteria currently in force. It was agreed that the clerk would investigate the possibility of erecting a wooden sign in the car park to reinforce the ban on camping overnight and encouraging people to use the local camp sites. 7. Parish Plan Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 8th February 2010 were received by the meeting. 8. Playing Field Committee: The minutes of the meetings of 11th February 2010 were received by the meeting. 9. Finance: a. The following payments were authorised by the meeting:-
b. It was resolved that the Parish Council register for VAT as soon as possible and account to HMRC for VAT on car park income c. The clerk reported that the outstanding bills with e-on have been agreed and the balances shown above are now payable. d. Advice has been sought from HMRC on the handling of VAT for the playground project and providing all orders are placed by the council and invoiced to them and the playground is operated by the council it will be in order to reclaim VAT on any invoices which are subject to VAT. e. It was resolved to adopt the attached review of internal audit procedures.
10. Planning Applications S/01/228 and LB Fletchers Farmhouse, Cowgill The Parish Council strongly supports this application to take back a derelict former home into housing stock. We have only a slight “style” comment about the double windows, however we are very aware this building is on the “darker” side of the dale. We note the need for a conservation / archaeological report and possibly a bio diversity report. S/01/19A and LB White Hart House, Dent Recommend approval for this work, no objections. S/01/185A Broadmire Farm, Cowgill Recommend approval for this work, no objections. S/01/160E and LB Snow Huts, Dent Station The PC strongly supports this application. Not only will the work protect a listed structure, but it will do so for the purposes of tourism and therefore improve the local economy.
Updates Appeal reference: APP/C9499/A/10/2121468/NWF Proposed site development at the Snow Huts Dent – A letter is to be sent to the planning inspector in support of the appeal.
Decisions ES/01/BD Regularisation of planning breach at the Snow Huts, Dent Station S/01/220B Slack House Deepdale – Full planning permission to incorporate existing garage into dwelling. – Granted S/01/160C Erection of Wall at Snow Huts, Dent Station – Refused S/01/101A Rash Farm Dent –Erection of lean to agricultural building for sheep – Conditional Approval S/01/49C Cowgill Barn, Cowgill –Erection of a greenhouse.- Conditional Approval 11. Dent and Settle to Carlisle Conservation Areas Dent – A response by the chair was circulated and it was agreed that members would have until 5th March to make further observations. A final version will then be sent to YDNPA. Settle to Carlisle – Details are on the website and any comments from members should be sent to JP in time for a response to be agreed at the next council meeting. 12. Report on the Local Area Partnership Meeting 11th Feb 2010 A verbal report was given by GD and Cllr IMcP also stated that approx £6,000 per LAP has been voted by SLDC for capital projects which could be increased to £12,000 by matched funding 13. Street Lighting It was agreed that there should be a review of street lights in Dent with a view to replacing the existing stock with better quality fittings more in keeping with the village over a period of time 14. Review of Grants Process Held over until the next meeting 15. Annual Report/ Annual Parish Meeting It was agreed that there would be no speaker at this year’s meeting. Details of the production of the annual report were agreed. 16. National Park Authority Parish Representative It was agreed that the Clerk would write to the Authority supporting the proposed change in the method of selecting the parish representative. 17. Next meeting: 7.30pm Monday 12th April 2010 in the Memorial Hall 18. Parish Clerk The following resolutions were approved unanimously: a) That the new post be offered on the same salary scale, terms and conditions as the present one (Proposed by WP, seconded by PK) b) That the interviewing panel should consist of JC, PK and KMcC, and that it should have the power to make an appointment without further reference to the whole council. (Proposed by JP, seconded by CE)
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 1st March 2010 in the Sedgwick Room Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Peter Knapton, Graham Dalton , Chris Evans, Jenny Pilgrim, Geoffrey Woof, Ken McClurg, Wendy Pontefract, and the clerk Colin Robertshaw In attendance: District Councillor Ian McPherson 1. Apologies: Cllr Ken Smith and District & County Councillor Kevin Lancaster
2. Minutes of meeting of 1st February 2010: The minutes were approved with two minor amendments.
3. PCSO’s Karen Dakin and John Orr a) An outbreak of thefts from farms seems to have moved from Garsdale to Dent. Farm Watch has been notified and the Police requested that anyone who looked suspicious should be reported along with vehicle registration numbers so they could be checked out on the police computer system. b) It appears that there is no money for new neighbourhood watch signs, and it was agreed that the parish council would subsidise the purchase of new signs up to £100. It was advised that prices could be obtained from the Capita sign shop and that erection of signs could be arranged through Tony Naylor at SLDC. c) A member of the public reported problems with non receipt of neighbourhood watch emails and this is to be looked into.
4. Clerk’s Report: See attached list of correspondence. a) It was reported that, at a meeting with John Bell of Capita, our proposals for changes to the road markings re parking around the Green had been accepted and that it was hoped to get them into next year’s budget. A further meeting with Keith Masser re parking restriction on the Cobbles and verge cutting will need to be arranged for mid April, and GW is to produce proposals for the verge cutting pilot by then. b) The Sedbergh Community Office are looking for the council to nominate a further representative to the management committee. This second representative no longer needs to be a member of the council. Members were asked to inform the Chair of anyone who might be suitable and it was agreed to ask the Oral History Society if one of their committee members would be prepared to serve. c) It was noted that work was needed to complete the Freedom of Information Act publication scheme and it was agreed that this would be considered at the next meeting.
5. Public Forum: A request was made that the Parish Council’s involvement in Highways gritting policy be discussed as an agenda item at the next meeting
6. Car Park Following a discussion on the issues surrounding the restriction of camper van parking it was resolved that a review group be set up to review the existing arrangements. The review group is to be GD, WP, JP and KS (if available). It was also resolved that pending the outcome of the review Rita & Bob Dobson be allowed to park a campervan notwithstanding that they do not meet the criteria currently in force. It was agreed that the clerk would investigate the possibility of erecting a wooden sign in the car park to reinforce the ban on camping overnight and encouraging people to use the local camp sites.
7. Parish Plan Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 8th February 2010 were received by the meeting.
8. Playing Field Committee: The minutes of the meetings of 11th February 2010 were received by the meeting.
9. Finance: a. The following payments were authorised by the meeting:-
b. It was resolved that the Parish Council register for VAT as soon as possible and account to HMRC for VAT on car park income c. The clerk reported that the outstanding bills with e-on have been agreed and the balances shown above are now payable. d. Advice has been sought from HMRC on the handling of VAT for the playground project and providing all orders are placed by the council and invoiced to them and the playground is operated by the council it will be in order to reclaim VAT on any invoices which are subject to VAT. e. It was resolved to adopt the attached review of internal audit procedures.
10. Planning Applications S/01/228 and LB Fletchers Farmhouse, Cowgill The Parish Council strongly supports this application to take back a derelict former home into housing stock. We have only a slight “style” comment about the double windows, however we are very aware this building is on the “darker” side of the dale. We note the need for a conservation / archaeological report and possibly a bio diversity report. S/01/19A and LB White Hart House, Dent Recommend approval for this work, no objections. S/01/185A Broadmire Farm, Cowgill Recommend approval for this work, no objections. S/01/160E and LB Snow Huts, Dent Station The PC strongly supports this application. Not only will the work protect a listed structure, but it will do so for the purposes of tourism and therefore improve the local economy.
Updates Appeal reference: APP/C9499/A/10/2121468/NWF Proposed site development at the Snow Huts Dent – A letter is to be sent to the planning inspector in support of the appeal.
Decisions ES/01/BD Regularisation of planning breach at the Snow Huts, Dent Station S/01/220B Slack House Deepdale – Full planning permission to incorporate existing garage into dwelling. – Granted S/01/160C Erection of Wall at Snow Huts, Dent Station – Refused S/01/101A Rash Farm Dent –Erection of lean to agricultural building for sheep – Conditional Approval S/01/49C Cowgill Barn, Cowgill –Erection of a greenhouse.- Conditional Approval
11. Dent and Settle to Carlisle Conservation Areas Dent – A response by the chair was circulated and it was agreed that members would have until 5th March to make further observations. A final version will then be sent to YDNPA. Settle to Carlisle – Details are on the website and any comments from members should be sent to JP in time for a response to be agreed at the next council meeting.
12. Report on the Local Area Partnership Meeting 11th Feb 2010 A verbal report was given by GD and Cllr IMcP also stated that approx £6,000 per LAP has been voted by SLDC for capital projects which could be increased to £12,000 by matched funding
13. Street Lighting It was agreed that there should be a review of street lights in Dent with a view to replacing the existing stock with better quality fittings more in keeping with the village over a period of time
14. Review of Grants Process Held over until the next meeting
15. Annual Report/ Annual Parish Meeting It was agreed that there would be no speaker at this year’s meeting. Details of the production of the annual report were agreed.
16. National Park Authority Parish Representative It was agreed that the Clerk would write to the Authority supporting the proposed change in the method of selecting the parish representative.
17. Next meeting: 7.30pm Monday 12th April 2010 in the Memorial Hall
18. Parish Clerk The following resolutions were approved unanimously: a) That the new post be offered on the same salary scale, terms and conditions as the present one (Proposed by WP, seconded by PK) b) That the interviewing panel should consist of JC, PK and KMcC, and that it should have the power to make an appointment without further reference to the whole council. (Proposed by JP, seconded by CE)
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 1st February 2010 in the Sedgwick Room Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Peter Knapton, Graham Dalton , Chris Evans, Jenny Pilgrim, Geoffrey Woof, Ken McClurg, Wendy Pontefract, Ken Smith and the clerk Colin Robertshaw (The Chairman welcomed newly co-opted Cllr Smith to the meeting) In attendance: Kevin Lancaster (District & County Councillor) 1. Apologies: District Councillor Ian McPherson
2. Minutes of meeting of 2nd November 09 : approved. Proposed GD, seconded CE.
3. Presentation by Matt Clayton on Discover Dentdale A comprehensive and informative presentation was given by Matt Clayton followed by a question and answer session. The Council agreed a statement of support for the enterprise. Proposed WP, seconded JP and carried unanimously. It was also agreed in principle that a notice board promoting the venture could be erected in the car park subject to any required permissions which the clerk will investigate. The meeting also indicated that financial support would be looked on favourably.
4. Clerk’s Report: See attached list of correspondence. a) The clerk reported that highways issues would figure on the agenda of the first LAP meeting on 11th Feb and there was a discussion regarding the gritting of local roads during the recent bad weather. b) It was agreed that Dentdale Run Committee could have free use of the car park for the run on March 31st. c) The clerk reported on a meeting with Keith Masser regarding parking around the Green and on the cobbles, the safety of Church Bridge and the cutting of grass verges in the Dale. Church bridge has now been declared safe and initiatives are under way to deal with the other issues.
5. Public Forum: There were no comments or questions from members of the public.
6. Affordable Housing a) YDNPA have confirmed that they will not bring the site at Glebe Fold back into the call for sites process. The Chairman is to speak at the YDNPA meeting on 30th March when the working group will be recommending its list of preferred sites to the Authority. b) The CRHT Housing needs survey has not yet been completed and the clerk is to continue to press for production as soon as possible
7. Working with YDNPA a) GD gave a summary of recent National Park work in the Dale. b) A discussion was held regarding the damage to the Councils relationship with the National Park caused by a number of recent planning decisions going against the Council’s recommendation. It was agreed that further contact with the Chief Executive of YDNPA should be sought.
8. Car Park a) The following resolution was proposed by PK and seconded by KMcC and passed with 5 for, 1 against and 3 abstentions. That for an annual fee of £65 campervans may be left on the car park overnight if they meet the following criteria: 1. It is the owners sole vehicle 2. It does not exceed 5 metres in length 3. There is no possibility of parking it on the owner’s own property 4. It cannot be parked close to the owners property without inconveniencing others An amendment removing condition 1 proposed by WP and seconded by CE was defeated by 4 votes to two.
b) The following resolution was proposed by WP and seconded by CE and passed unanimously: The annual contract for the servicing of the Wallgate Wash and Hand Drying machines shall be renewed at a price of £514 plus VAT.
9. Risk Assessment Document The meeting recorded that the annual review of the Risk Assessment Document had been carried out.
10. Parish Plan Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 14th December2009 were received by the meeting.
11. Playing Field Committee: The minutes of the meetings of 10th December 2009 and 14th January 2010 were received by the meeting.
12. Finance:
The following payments were authorised by the meeting (proposed by
GD and Seconded by WP)
a) Applications: S/01/101A Rash Farm Dent – Full planning permission for the erection of lean to agricultural building for sheep. S/01/220B Slack House, Deepdale, Dent – Full planning permission to incorporate existing garage into dwelling. S/01/49C Cowgill Barn, Cowgill – Full planning permission for the erection of a greenhouse. No Objections on all appliactions
b) Updates: None c) Decisions: S/01/5G Ginny Hall Dent – Extension – Granted S/01/160D/LB Snow huts Dent Station – Listed building consent for replacement of windows and window frame – Refused S/01/57E Helmside, Dent – Change of use from shop to guest house – Granted S/01/227/GPDO Whernside Moor, Dent – Extension of forestry extraction road – no objection S/01/50B Harberhill House, Cowgill – Reloction of LPG tank – Granted S/01/175D Lyndale, Lanning, Dent – Revised roof line (retrospective) – Granted S/01/164/B Dent Station – Installation of two water tanks, an oil tank and a solar panel – Granted S/01/49C Cowgill Barn, Cowgill – Full planning permission for the erection of a greenhouse. - Granted
14. Next meeting: 7.30pm Monday 1st March 2010 in the Sedgwick Room.
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 1st January 2010 in the Sedgwick Room Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Peter Knapton, Graham Dalton , Chris Evans, Jenny Pilgrim, Geoffrey Woof, Ken McClurg, Wendy Pontefract, Ken Smith and the clerk Colin Robertshaw (The Chairman welcomed newly co-opted Cllr Smith to the meeting) In attendance: Kevin Lancaster (District & County Councillor) 1. Apologies: District Councillor Ian McPherson 2. Minutes of meeting of 2nd November 09 : approved. Proposed GD, seconded CE. 3. Presentation by Matt Clayton on Discover Dentdale A comprehensive and informative presentation was given by Matt Clayton followed by a question and answer session. The Council agreed a statement of support for the enterprise. Proposed WP, seconded JP and carried unanimously. It was also agreed in principle that a notice board promoting the venture could be erected in the car park subject to any required permissions which the clerk will investigate. The meeting also indicated that financial support would be looked on favourably. 4. Clerk’s Report: See attached list of correspondence. a) The clerk reported that highways issues would figure on the agenda of the first LAP meeting on 11th Feb and there was a discussion regarding the gritting of local roads during the recent bad weather. b) It was agreed that Dentdale Run Committee could have free use of the car park for the run on March 31st. c) The clerk reported on a meeting with Keith Masser regarding parking around the Green and on the cobbles, the safety of Church Bridge and the cutting of grass verges in the Dale. Church bridge has now been declared safe and initiatives are under way to deal with the other issues. 5. Public Forum: There were no comments or questions from members of the public. 6. Affordable Housing a) YDNPA have confirmed that they will not bring the site at Glebe Fold back into the call for sites process. The Chairman is to speak at the YDNPA meeting on 30th March when the working group will be recommending its list of preferred sites to the Authority. b) The CRHT Housing needs survey has not yet been completed and the clerk is to continue to press for production as soon as possible 7. Working with YDNPA a) GD gave a summary of recent National Park work in the Dale. b) A discussion was held regarding the damage to the Councils relationship with the National Park caused by a number of recent planning decisions going against the Council’s recommendation. It was agreed that further contact with the Chief Executive of YDNPA should be sought. 8. Car Park a) The following resolution was proposed by PK and seconded by KMcC and passed with 5 for, 1 against and 3 abstentions.
That for an annual fee of £65 campervans may be left on the car park overnight if they meet the following criteria: 1. It is the owners sole vehicle 2. It does not exceed 5 metres in length 3. There is no possibility of parking it on the owner’s own property 4. It cannot be parked close to the owners property without inconveniencing others An amendment removing condition 1 proposed by WP and seconded by CE was defeated by 4 votes to two. b) The following resolution was proposed by WP and seconded by CE and passed unanimously: The annual contract for the servicing of the Wallgate Wash and Hand Drying machines shall be renewed at a price of £514 plus VAT. 9. Risk Assessment Document The meeting recorded that the annual review of the Risk Assessment Document had been carried out. 10. Parish Plan Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 14th December2009 were received by the meeting. 11. Playing Field Committee: The minutes of the meetings of 10th December 2009 and 14th January 2010 were received by the meeting. 12. Finance: The following payments were authorised by the meeting (proposed by GD and Seconded by WP)
a) Applications: S/01/101A Rash Farm Dent – Full planning permission for the erection of lean to agricultural building for sheep. S/01/220B Slack House, Deepdale, Dent – Full planning permission to incorporate existing garage into dwelling. S/01/49C Cowgill Barn, Cowgill – Full planning permission for the erection of a greenhouse. No Objections on all appliactions
b) Updates: None c) Decisions: S/01/5G Ginny Hall Dent – Extension – Granted S/01/160D/LB Snow huts Dent Station – Listed building consent for replacement of windows and window frame – Refused S/01/57E Helmside, Dent – Change of use from shop to guest house – Granted S/01/227/GPDO Whernside Moor, Dent – Extension of forestry extraction road – no objection S/01/50B Harberhill House, Cowgill – Reloction of LPG tank – Granted S/01/175D Lyndale, Lanning, Dent – Revised roof line (retrospective) – Granted S/01/164/B Dent Station – Installation of two water tanks, an oil tank and a solar panel – Granted S/01/49C Cowgill Barn, Cowgill – Full planning permission for the erection of a greenhouse. - Granted
14. Next meeting: 7.30pm Monday 1st March 2010 in the Sedgwick Room.
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 7th December 2009 in the Sedgwick Room Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Peter Knapton, Graham Dalton , Chris Evans, Jenny Pilgrim, Geoffrey Woof and the clerk Colin Robertshaw In attendance: Ian McPherson (District Councillor) 1. Apologies: Ken McClurg, Wendy Pontefract and District Councillors Kevin Lancaster and Peter Woof.
2. Minutes of meeting of 2nd November 09 : approved with one minor ammendment. Proposed JP; seconded GW..
3. PCSO Karen Dakin There have been three reports of galvanised gates being stolen from Garsdale the same night and two car break-ins at Sedbergh. People are asked to be vigilant. The vandalism at the toilets has been solved and compensation paid. Two replacement co-ordinators have been appointed for neighbourhood watch groups
4. Clerk’s Report: See attached list of correspondence. a) Two requests for grants have been carried forward to next year and many letters of thanks had been received from organisations receiving grants this year. b) A meeting has been arranged for 17th December with Keith Masser the Area Highways Engineer, to show him areas of concern in Dent and Dentdale. c) GD and the Clerk will represent Dent PC at a meeting in Sedbergh on 14th Dec to discuss the proposed sale by YDNPA of the Community Office and TIC in Sedbergh. d) Following a risk assessment course the clerk will review the current risk document and report to the next meeting. e) An offer to renew the maintenance contract for the hand dryers at £514 had been received but it was decided that it would not be renewed next year. f) CALC have now referred the VAT query to NALC solicitors for an opinion and have given a contact at HMRC. It was decided that this should be put on the next agenda for a decision.
5. Public Forum: There were no comments or questions from members of the public.
6. Parish Plan Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 9th November were received by the meeting. JC gave an explanation of the ‘one year on’ report that had been circulated. Of the 62 original objectives 14 are complete, 4 nearly complete and 14 have made significant progress. A further 13 have been started. Over 70 local people are involved in the delivery of the plan and the meeting thanked all involved for their efforts.
7. Playing Field Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 12th November 2009 were received by the meeting. The meeting was reminded of the fundraising event on 26th Dec. Currently the committee is concentrating on the draining and upgrading of the field in partnership with the show committee.
8. Car Park The following resolution was proposed by PK and seconded by JP and passed unopposed. ‘The car park shall be managed on a day-to-day basis by the two car park administrators, with the Parish Clerk acting as their line manager. Decisions on policy will continue to be referred to the Parish Council. Within the car park budget, the administrators on their own authority, may authorise payments of up to £200 on items, and the Clerk and the administrators together may authorise payments of up to £500.’ 9. Finance: The following payments were authorised by the meeting (proposed by CE and Seconded by PK)
a) Applications: S/01/164B Dent Station: retrospective application for installation of 2 water tanks, an oil tank and solar panel on the former trackbed of the goods platform. S/01/160 Snow Huts, Dent Station: application for the erection of a sandstone rubble retaining wall with associated stone steps and paving adjacent to the North Gable. S/01/227 Whernside Moor Dent: notification re extension of existing forestry extraction road. S/01/5G Ginny Hall: application for erection of extensions and alterations to existing dwelling and amendments to access. S/01/50B Habergill, Cowgill: application for full planning permission for relocation of LPG tank. All supported with the added comment re Ginny Hall that we would hope that this application now brings the building into a more integrated and cohesive state. b) Updates: None c) Decisions: S/01/126J/LB Biggerside, Dent: Refused listed building consent for the dismantling and rebuilding of the chimney stack. The council indicated they would be minded to support if resubmitted. S/01/205A West Banks: planning permission given after referral back to committee procedure. S/01/175D Lyndale: recommended for approval by the planning committee for revision of the roof line.
11. Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale LAP Meeting 2nd Dec 2009 GD gave a full verbal report of the inaugural workshop held on 2nd Dec. This included the following: a. The fist business meeting of the LAP will be in early Feb 2010 and every two months thereafter. b. Each LAP will have a budget of £10,000 p.a. and admin support will be provided. c. There will be one representative per parish but it is envisaged that decision making will be by consensus. d. The operation of the LAP will be reviewed after one year and it will be disbanded if nothing concrete has been achieved. e. The most important area for concern was identified as being Highways f. The meeting confirmed GD as Dent PC’s representative.
12. Parish Council Vacancy Ken Smith had put his name forward to fill the vacancy. His co-option was proposed by PK and seconded by GW and passed unanimously.
13. Next meeting: 7.30pm Monday 1st February2010 in the Sedgwick Room.
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 2nd November 2009 in the Sedgwick Room Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Peter Knapton, Graham Dalton , Chris Evans, Jenny Pilgrim, Ken McClurg, Geoffrey Woof and the clerk Colin Robertshaw In attendance: Kevin Lancaster (District Councillor) 1. Apologies: Wendy Pontefract. Apologies were also received from District councillor Ian McPherson.
2. Minutes of meeting of 5th October 09 : approved. Proposed JP; seconded CE. GD reported that he had arranged for the sweeping of Flintergill.
3. Clerk’s Report: See attached list of correspondence. The meeting agreed that a response should be made to BT objecting to the disconnection of the pay phones at Gibbs Hall Barn and Greenwell on the grounds of safety and that the P.C had not been consulted. The meeting agreed that no response was required to SLDC’s letter re the Parish Remuneration Panel. Re the call for housing sites a letter has been sent to Peter Stockton at YDNPA asking for the sites at Glebe Fold and Gawthrop to be kept in the process for further evaluation.
4. Public Forum: John Hyde put it to the meeting that despite the offer of community help from David Butterworth (Chief Exec of YDNPA) so far there had been nothing. GD agreed to pick this up and come back to the next meeting with an answer from the National Park.
5. Parish Plan Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 12th October were received by the meeting.
6. Playing Field Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 8th October 2009 were received by the meeting. JP added that they were exploring a number of ways of promoting sport in the Dale and were particularly looking at projects to a) Drain the field b)Improve and extend the Pavilion and c)Extend the field. A business plan was being produced in conjunction with the show committee with a view to obtaining funding from them.
6a Resignation of Vice Chairman David Hartley The Chairman notified the meeting that he had received a letter of resignation from David Hartley. In order to fill the vacant positions held by Cllr Hartley the following was decided: i. As there were no nominations to fill the position of Vice Chairman, the meeting decided that the position would be occupied on a three months rota by all members who wish to volunteer starting with Peter Knapton followed by Graham Dalton. ii. Car Park Committee: It was felt that there was no need for a Car Park Committee and it was agreed that a group of JC, KMcC and CER together with John Hyde and Hilary Firth would meet before the next meeting to recommend how the car park would be managed in the future. iii. Playing Field Committee: CE was proposed by JP and seconded by GD iv. Planning Group: It was decided to leave this position vacant. v. Combined Charities: GD was proposed by GW and seconded by JP
7. Renewal of Car Park Lease: The following resolution was proposed by KMcC and seconded by CE and carried unanimously. That the Car Park lease be renewed with YDNPA for a further five years on the same terms as previously.
8. Finance: a) Budget and Precept 2010-2011: The attached budget for 2010-2011 was adopted. This included increases in the 2hr parking rate from £1.20 to £1.50 and the annual holiday cottage permits from £60 to £65, and the maintenance of the Precept at the same level as the current year £7,900. The motion was proposed by PK and seconded by KMcC and passed with one abstention. b) Electricity Bills: GD reported that certificates relating to the street lighting and the toilets had now been issued and that this would mean that in future the charges would be: £16.50 p.m. for street lighting and £30.85 p.q. for the toilets. The lighting charge represents a significant reduction and as it is back dated to 2005 should result in a refund of approx £800. c) VAT on Car Park Income: The clerk reported that he had sent a detailed enquiry to CALC with a request to approach NALC for information and advice on the issue. d) Payments for authorisation: Proposed by WP Seconded by CE- Carried Car park costs:- P. Woof – Cleaning 56.00 Express Supplies – toilet rolls, etc. 31.34
a) Applications: Members supported the applications at Helmside and Gate Cottage. b) Updates: Mire House – Withdrawn 28/10/09 Church Gate Cottage – Planning subject to 106 agreement and PC has written to request the opportunity for comment when the property is ready for letting. West Banks passed by members against advice of officers and will therefore be referred back to ensure it is legal at the next meeting. Lyndale having been refused has gone back to committee with a recommendation for enforcement. JP to write to planners to a) Object to the reference to the unpublished conservation area report and b)ask for correspondence between PC and The Head of Planning about Lyndale and Hazeldene to be put before the committee. c) Decisions: No decisions 10. Grants 2009-10 The meeting resolved with one abstention, to adopt the attached schedule of grants based on the following: Special Treatment a) The Parish Council has very few duties to provide facilities but, if a demand for allotments can be demonstrated, providing allotments to meet it is one of them. We are fortunate that an allotment association has been formed that is doing this on our behalf, so we should support it with a grant of £400. b) We deferred awarding a grant to the Community Office last year as we had no money left, and so this year we have been asked for two years’ worth of grant. Its function and purpose has not changed since we originally decided to support it, so we should award it £400 (£200 per year)
Other Applications a) Burial Grounds: 75% of last years’ grant, and £100 for the new application from the Methodist Chapel b) Applicants who last year received £200 or less: 75% of last year’s amount c) Applicants who last year received over £200: 50% of last year’s amount d) First time grant applicants: £100 e) National charities: no grant f) G. North Air Ambulance to be increased to £300 in view of the importance of this service to the area. Proposed by PK and seconded by KMcC
It was also decided that a group consisting of PK, KMcC and CR would meet to review the process for receiving and deciding upon grant applications before next year.
11. PC Nominated Grammar School Governors KMcC and JC having tendered their resignation it was proposed by JP and secondad by GW and carried with one abstention that CE together with Heather Fraser would be nominated to the Grammar School Governors. (GD & GW are the other serving councillors) 12. Next meeting: Monday 7th December 2009 at 7.30 – Sedgwick Room, Dent.
Dent Parish Council Minutes of the meeting held Monday 5th October 2009 in the Sedgwick Room Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Peter Knapton, Graham Dalton , David Hartley (Vice-chair), Wendy Pontefract, Chris Evans, Jenny Pilgrim, Ken McClurg and the clerk Colin Robertshaw In attendance: Kevin Lancaster (District Councillor) 1. Apologies: Geoffrey Woof, 2. Minutes of meeting of 7th September 09 : approved. Proposed WP; seconded CE. JP reported that there had been a meeting of the Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators. Six were present and it was identified who would cover which areas. Areas with no cover were identified and it was agreed that steps would be taken to find cover for these areas along with an overall leader. 3. Chair’s Report: A response has just been received from The Chair of YDNPA regarding the renewal of the Car Park lease. The letter does not meet the P.C.’s concerns and it was agreed that the matter be considered further by the Car Park group handling lease negotiations. 4. Public Forum: Concern was expressed regarding that twigs left from hedge cutting and leaf falls should be swept up to prevent blockage of drains. A letter from Cumbria Highways had been received saying that it was not their responsibility and it was felt that SLDC would only sweep roads within the Village. GD agreed to arrange with SLDC for the sweeping of Flintergill by appointment. · Concern was expressed that there were now no Council meetings in Cowgill. It was agreed that the Publican would be approached to see if it would be possible to hold meetings there when the new year programme is being decided. 5. Playing Field Committee:The minutes of the meeting of 10th September 2009 were received by the meeting. 6. Parish Plan Committee: The minutes of the meeting of 14th September were received by the meeting. JC stated that while the newsletter would be focussed on the parish plan, members were invited to submit articles about any area of PC activity. Regarding the housing needs survey over 100 responses had been received and it is not too late to submit responses over the next few days. Re the Playground nearly £16.5K has been agreed in grants and approximately £21K of grant applications will be decided in the next four weeks. There is therefore optimism that the target will be reached. The next stage will be discussions with Playdale the suppliers and then to liaise with the children for a design. It will also be necessary to approach YDNPA for planning permission. The allotments have now received £2000 in grants and are due to start on 1st November 7. Affordable Housing: See attached for maps and decisions. YDNPA will now undertake further investigation and consultation in respect of the three sites in Dent that have not been dismissed including the completion of the housing needs survey. The meeting was concerned that Glebe Fold and the three sites in Gawthrop had been dismissed and it was agreed that a letter be sent to YDNPA asking for further consideration to be given to these sites. It was however pointed out that sentiment in Gawthrop was against the adoption of the sites there. 8. Sedbergh & District Community Office: GD & PK will represent the council at the forthcoming AGM. GD informed the meeting that YDNPA were reviewing their ownership of the building and a decision was likely in November. 9. Sedbergh & Kirkbie Lonsdale Local Area Partnership: It was agreed that the council would be represented by JC, CR and GD at the meeting on 2nd December. 10. Finance: Budget and Precept 2010-2011: It was agreed that the three committees would draw up budgets for 200-2011 by 16th October and these would be submitted to the finance group (JC, CER & JP) who would bring a recommendation to the November meeting Grants 2009-10: A notice inviting applications by 16th October has been circulated and the clerk will produce an analysis for the November meeting. St Andrew’s Church Clock: An application for a grant was discussed and it was decided to leave a decision until the next meeting to be looked at with other grant applications. In the meantime the clerk will obtain some further clarification about other grants obtained and if the upgrading will mean that future costs will be reduced/eliminated Electricity Bills: We are still awaiting a further response from United Utilities. GD will liaise with the clerk to try and bring the matter to a conclusion.
Payments for authorisation:
Proposed by WP Seconded by CE- Carried
Decisions: S/01/191A: Dans Croft – approval given on 9 Sep 09 for full planning permission to construct a concrete base for the oil tank together with a surround wall to the east of the house; also permission given for the siting of a satellite dish to the east gable wall of the house. Mire House application has been withdrawn. JP will contact the applicant to ascertain the reasons for withdrawal. 12. Next meeting: Monday 2nd November 2009 – Sedgwick Room, Dent.
MINUTES OF MEETING 3 AUGUST 2009 HELD IN THE SEDGWICK ROOM
Present:, Jock Cairns (Chair), Jenny Pilgrim, Chris Evans, David Hartley, Ken McClurg, Wendy Pontefract, Geoffrey Woof, Graham Dalton. In attendance County and District Councillor Kevin Lancaster and District Councillor Ian McPherson 1. Apologies. Peter Knapton 2. Minutes of Meeting of 6 July, 2009. Proposed by GD, seconded by WP, that subject to an addition of a reference to ‘Littletown Plantation clearance’, the draft be approved. All members agreed. 3. Littletown Plantation Clearance. Following the public meeting JP believed remaining local concern was the threat to roadside walls being undermined. KL explained that the County Council only maintained walls which were needed to maintain stability of the highway, which is below road level and not above. JP will liaise with S Dresser (transport manager) over problems during the operation. Request to be made not to work on Friday 29th August so lorries will not impede bank holiday traffic arriving. JP will ask United Utilities if the electricity supplier is aware of the felling programme and if it wishes to check any matters. 4. Hydro Electricity. GD referred to a report just published, commissioned by YDNP, prepared by Intar Hydro Technology Ltd consulting engineers of Kendal. 38 sites were considered. 4 have excellent potential and 11 very good including Millthrop Mill and Rash Mill. Site owners and local representatives will shortly be invited to day seminar to consider next steps. 5. Public Forum No matters raised. 6. Parish Plan a) A grant of £560 received towards publications of 4 newsletters over 2 years b) SLDC have allocated a grant of £10,000 to refurbish play equipment on the Green to be spent in current financial year. c) Information stall at Dentdale Show will result in small outlay to be paid for with the remaining funds from the original Parish Plan grant. 7. Floods Lane CE reported work has commenced on barrier. Warning sign to be erected with stronger emphasis of danger from flooding. 8. Clerkship No enquiries to date 9. Vice-chair of Council WP proposed, JP seconded that DH serve in this post until October 2009. All agreed and members thanked him for the offer. 10. Financial Officer KM proposed and WP seconded that GD be appointed temporary responsible financial officer. 11. Finance Proposed by KM and seconded by WP as follow:- a) ‘Alliance & Leicester bank be instructed to remove Ann Wilson and GD from cheque signatories and GW and DH be added’. All members agreed. b) The report of the external auditors BDO Stoy Haywood for the year 2008/09 was noted and approved by the Council. c) The following payments be authorised;
subject to checking whether the Parish pays the whole or half AA sign account either £112.70 of £56.35. All members agreed. 12. Planning Applications a) S/01/226 Replace 2 telegraph poles, BT. No objections. b) S/01/220A Slack House, Deepdale – change use agricultural land to domestic and new access. Support – will improve poor access. c) Dan’s Croft – satellite dish and oil tank – support. Decisions: a) Sedgwick Cottage – Granted, but with smaller windows than initially proposed. Parish light to remain. b) Church Gate Cottage – Granted, subject to any occupant having qualifying local need. c) East Banks Farm – Granted. Site Visit: West Banks – DH reported he believes there are historical features of significant interest. Should be subject to local need occupation. Next Meeting: Monday 9th September, 7.30pm in Sedgwick Room. October meeting will be held in the Sedgwick Room
MINUTES
OF MEETING 6 JULY 2009
Present:, Jock Cairns (Chair),Graham Dalton, Chris Evans, David Hartley, Peter Knapton, Ken McClurg, Wendy Pontefract, Geoffrey Woof Peter Maples: Clerk to the Council 1. Apologies. Ken McClurg, Jenny Pilgrim. 2. Minutes of Meeting of 22 June, 2009. Proposed by GD, seconded by CE, the Minutes were approved with 8 voting in favour and 1 abstention. 3. Affordable Housing: Speaker: Judith Derbyshire, Manager, Cumbria Rural Housing Trust. JD gave an outline of the structure of the Trust, which is an independent body. The reason for her visit was to discuss plans for carrying out a housing needs survey in Dent on behalf of SLDC. The results could then be used to validate any applications for new housing developments. The intention is to carry out the survey during September 2009 and JD asked for assistance in carrying this out. In respect of a possible advance notice from the Parish Council, this was not feasible as the next issue of the Newsletter will not be until November, but it would be possible to place a notice in the Sedbergh & District “Lookaround”. Survey forms will be sent to businesses as well as households in order to cover as many interested parties as possible. Other points of issue should be Dent Stores and Lyon Equipment. JD asked whether it would be possible to deliver the survey forms by hand, and it was agreed that a similar system as that used for the Parish Plan could be employed. PK will provide JD with the address details / groupings, and she will provide enveloped survey forms by Friday 4th September. JD was keen to test the official figures for second homes in the area, as she felt they were under recorded. It was suggested that she contact Heather Fraser, who ran a group of residents and second homeowners. There will be three week period for completing and returning the survey forms. 4. Public Forum. It was generally agreed that the Music and Beer Festival had been very successful. Jock Cairns was to write to Matt Clayton expressing appreciation of the efforts of all concerned in organising and supporting this event. There had been a service interruption in the Orange mobile phone service (the only network available in the Dale) and questions were asked as to whether anything could be done to improve matters, including extending cover beyond the village itself. The driving factor for the mobile companies was commercial, and it was difficult to get them to provide social cover with no prospect of financial return. The Parish Plan Committee have been in discussion with mobile operators and it was suggested that we await the outcome of their initiatives. A suggestion was made that the net income from the Car Park should be earmarked for specific initiatives for the benefit of the community. It was pointed out that this income had allowed the Council to make grants in the past and that other benefits for the community’s benefit should flow from any surpluses in the future. There was some concern that farm Watch and Neighbourhood Watch had not been supported and people wanted to know what was happening in this area. JD mentioned that she was aware of some recent initiatives which should produce positive outcomes. The matter will be raised with Karen Dakin on her next visit to the Parish Council Meeting. 5. Clerk’s Report The correspondence with the electricity suppliers was continuing and whilst some data had been lost by them, we have now returned details of all street lighting and are now discussing the unmetered supplies at the toilets and deciding exactly what needs to be returned. It may be that in the longer term a meter may be appropriate should the Car Park lease be extended. PM has spoken to Mrs Smith and to the Forestry Commission and will maintain contact, as all parties are committed to keeping the community informed. 6. Follow-up of David Butterworth’s talk at the Annual parish Meeting. JC mentioned David Butterworth’s stated intention to work with the Parish Council on small projects and asked for suggestions. The main suggestion related to the possible development of communal power generation schemes. JC asked for volunteers to work with him in developing any joint projects but failed to find any support. 7. Finance: a) Budget Monitoring. PM presented the first quarter budget review which he had attempted to draw up on a phased basis as recommended in the Audit Report. Overall there were no items to cause major concern, but the car park receipts were approximately £1,800 in excess of the phased budget and PM suggested that the Council consider increasing the overall budgeted receipts by a similar amount for the next review. The review was noted. b) Internal Audit Report: The Internal Audit report has been received from David Ramsbottom. Overall he felts that the Council’s systems and records are satisfactory, but made three observations Firstly he pointed out that the role of Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer should not be taken by the Chair or Vice Chair in the absence of any appointed clerk/ RFO. It was clear that this was not the case during the gap in 2008 between the resignation of John Ioannou and the appointment of PM. Secondly, budget reviews should be prepared using phased budgets, anticipating likely cash flows. This had been attempted by PM for the first quarter budget review to be considered later. Thirdly, a small number of payments had been made where no supporting vouchers were available. These were only in relation to small amounts for local meetings and PM has underlined the need to provide evidence of payment in future. PM is to respond to DR on the points raised. Proposed by GD, seconded by WP and passed unanimously that the Internal Audit Report be accepted.
c) Payments for authorisation
Proposed by GD, seconded by PK and passed unanimously that the above payments be approved. 8. Planning: a) Flintergill The communal tv dish was approved for the housing association development without comment to YDNPA. b) George & Dragon signage: The Council supports this and will advise YDNPA c)Tubhole: Roof renewal. The Council supports this and will advise YDNPA. JC declared an interest in the next item and withdrew. d) West Banks: Coversion of barn. The council still strongly supports this application as long as the owner agrees to a local occupancy restriction and will advise YDNPA accordingly. DH was to pass
comments on to YDNPA Next Meeting: Monday 3 August, 7.30pm in the Sedgwick Room.
DENT PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING 22 JUNE 2009 HELD IN THE MEMORIAL HALL (Following the Annual Parish Meeting) Present:, Jock Cairns (Chair),Graham Dalton, Chris Evans, David Hartley, Peter Knapton, Ken McClurg Jenny Pilgrim, Wendy Pontefract, Kevin Lancaster, County and District Councillor Peter Woof, District Councillor Peter Maples: Clerk to the Council 1. Apologies. Geoffrey Woof. 2. Minutes of Meeting of 11 May, 2009. Proposed by GD, seconded by CE, the Minutes were approved with 7 voting and 2 abstentions. 3. Car Park Lease renewal. PM gave what he considered a worst case financial view of the Car Park contribution looking beyond the expiry of the lease in March 2010 and stressed that may be years when an operating deficit might arise, but that overall some contribution could be anticipated. The policy of not increasing charges with increasing costs over time would naturally decrease the financial contribution. The issue of possible VAT on charges was something which had not been envisaged when the current lease was negotiated. This situation was accepted by Members, who felt that running the Car Park benefited the community by providing a better standard than if it were still run by YDNPA and at a cheaper cost to visitors, not forgetting the valuable free parking permits for residents. JC pointed out that the contributions from the car park operation to date had meant that the increases in the precept had been considerably lower than elsewhere. The view was taken that negotiations should be commenced with YDNPA regarding the extension of the lease, examining all possibilities, including outright purchase if a reasonable price could be negotiated. As YDNPA had asked for early feedback about the possible renewal / purchase, it was proposed by DH, seconded by KM and unanimously approved that a small group comprising JC,CE,PK KM and PM should meet as soon as possible to start negotiating with the Park. 4. Clerk’s Report: a) Tree Felling and Transportation – Littletown As reported at the Preceding Annual Parish Meeting, there was a general desire amongst all involved for a public meeting to be held to discuss this issue. PM had contacted YDNPA, the Forestry Commission and Mrs Smith (the landowner). He is to keep in contact to ensure our interests are not overlooked and that we are advised of all proposals. b) Highways / Signs – Flood Lane: PM has requested that triangular warning signs are erected at the entrances to Flood Lane in addition to the barrier works proposed by Cumbria Highways. On the issue of highways works in general KL suggested that he take up all outstanding issues in an overall discussion with Cumbria Highways, given the high levels of dissatisfaction in the area. c) Signage from the Motorway, etc. Tim Farron had had no luck in persuading the Minister responsible to agree to a more appropriate wording of the “Western Dales” signs. He is to keep trying. d) Post office Outreach Service PM had discussed the service problems with Mrs. Johnson, who provides the service. The problem is mainly related to being able to log on to the service, which is a nationwide problem. She is hopeful that things are now improving and asks that people do not stop using the service, providing an excuse for the facility to be withdrawn. 5. Finance – Invoices for authrisation: Proposed by DH, seconded by JP that the following payments be authorised:
6. Planning: The applications in respect of East Banks and Biggerside were deemed not to warrant any comment. It was decided to comment on application S/01/223/LB in respect of Sedgwick Cottage – carry out internal works, form new window in gable end, re-lay slate roof, redecorate front elevation. Comments are that the new window appears to be for a room which already has a window, and putting in a new window may impact on the neighbouring house and garden. We note also that there was to be a “clean-up” of external wiring – as there is a parish light on that building, we would hope that the light is safeguarded. We are also very concerned about the works parking in the centre of the town on what can already be a congested area. Peter Watson had replied to the Council regarding apparent inconsistencies in the implementation of planning policy, using the cases of Lyndale and Hazeldene. In his opinion there had been no inconsistency and he sought to illustrate this in a lengthy reply supported by a number of photographs. PM was to draft a further reply and circulate it to Members, as there was a feeling that the building as it stands is perfectly acceptable, whilst reserving the right to comment further when the further planning application is submitted. 7. Next Meeting: Monday 6 July, 7.30pm in the Sedgwick Room.
DENT PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING 11 MAY 2009 HELD IN THE SEDGWICK ROOM 7.30 pm
Present:, Graham Dalton, Chris Evans, David Hartley, , Ken McClurg Jenny Pilgrim, Wendy Pontefract, Geoffrey Woof. Kevin Lancaster, Ian McPherson, District Councillors Peter Maples: Clerk to the Council
1. Election of Chair for Item 2. As the retiring Chair was not present and there was no Vice Chair, it was necessary to elect an acting Chair. Graham Dalton agreed to act as Chair for the whole of the meeting with the exception of the Planning matters. 2. Election of Parish Council Chair for 2009-10. It was proposed by Jenny Pilgrim, seconded by Chris Evans and unanimously agreed that Jock Cairns should continue as Chair for 2009-10. 3. Election of Parish Council Vice Chair for 2009-10. Following much discussion and the reticence of Members to take on this role, Jenny Pilgrim suggested that the office of vice chair be held on a rolling basis for periods of three months. After a volunteer was called for the first three months, David Hartley volunteered to be the vice chair for the first period. Geoffrey Woof and Wendy Pontefract declined to act in this capacity. 4. Apologies: Jock Cairns, Peter Knapton. 5. Minutes of Meeting on 6 April 2009 Proposed by Jenny Pilgrim, seconded by Geoffrey Woof, the minutes were approved unanimously. Following debate about the police speed checks there was general agreement that any requests for further checks, which may involve speed guns should only be requested following approval of the Parish Council.
6. Election of Parish Council committee members and appointment of representatives on other bodies: a. Car Park Committee: JC/DH/KM Prop GD, SecWP b. Paying Field Committee: JP/DH Prop GD, Sec CE c. Parish Plan Committee: JC/PK, plus appointees Heather Fraser and Mike Lawton Prop GD, Sec KM d. Planning Group: DH/PK/JP/CE Prop GD, Sec CE e. Highways Steward Liaison: GW Prop GD, Sec KM f. Dent Grammar School Foundation: JC/GD/KM/GW Prop WP, Sec CE g. Dent Combined Charities: DH/GW Prop GD, Sec KM h. Dent Primary School Governors: Appointee: Bob Pontefract. Prop GD, Sec KM i. Dent Memorial hall Committee: GD Prop KM, Sec GW j. Sedbergh Community Office: GD/PK Prop KM, Sec GW k. YDNPA: Noted that GD holds this appointment until May 2010. l. Sedbergh Health Centre Patients’ Forum: appointee: Kate Cairns Prop GD, Sec KM m.Central Dales GP Practice Consultative Group: JP Prop GD, Sec KM
7. Public Forum a. The post office outreach service has suffered from sometimes not being open for the advertised hours of 9 am to 1 pm and there have also been problems with the operation of the terminal equipment. The Clerk was asked to contact Christine Johnson about these problems. b. Littletown Wood. The imminent felling and transporting of trees through Dent was a matter of some concern, especially with regard to the effect on the roads and on the disruption to traffic. David Hartley is to speak to David Ellison, who is the contractor involved in this exercise to try to ascertain the latest position. The Clerk had written to the Smiths (landowners), but had had no reply to date – he is to follow this up. Geoffrey Woof offered to take photographs of the state of the roads prior to the start of the transportation. 8. Clerk’s Report Discussions are continuing with e.on regarding the charges for non metered electricity supplies and some progress is being made towards a solution which is expected to prove less expensive than the original demands The Clerk and Jock cairns have not yet drafted a reply in respect of the maintenance of verges. 9. Playing Field Committee. The minutes of the Meeting of 9 April were received. 10. Parish Plan Committee. The minutes of the Meeting of 20 April 2009 were received. 11. High ways: Traffic accidents: a) Fatal accident in Flood Lane. The clerk reported that he had given comments to the Coroner’s Office, expressing the Parish Council’s desire for the proposed barrier to be installed as soon as possible. He had been unable to obtain a satisfactory response from Cumbria Highways about this, but the Coroner’s comments had caused a public statement of intent to do the work in June or July. The Clerk is to follow this up and obtain confirmation. b) Accident in Deepdale. The Clerk had arranged with North Yorkshire County Council for signage to reflect that the road was unsuitable for caravans at the Ingleton end of the road prior to the gated section. c) Signage for Dent Village Heritage Centre. There have been no further developments.
12. Sedbergh Auction Mart: New Health Centre and Spar planning application: The further petition from residents in support of the application had been received by Jock Cairns and the Clerk had passed details on to YDNPA. The report of the meeting with Sedbergh Parish Council was received. There were no further comments other than a query as to whether the number of parking spaces would prove sufficient. The hearing of this revised application will be in June. 13. Finance: a) Approval of 2008-09 Financial Statement The Statement was discussed .Proposed by Jenny Pilgrim, seconded by Chris Evans that it be approved This was carried unanimously. The discussion which the Statement prompted raised questions regarding the value and state of seats, which ken McClurg offered to investigate and a query regarding small business rates on the Car Park which the Clerk agreed to look into. The issue of VAT on Car Park receipts was discussed and Kevin Lancaster mentioned that the Clerk in Sedbergh had written to Tim Farron about this issue. The Clerk agreed to obtain a copy of this correspondence. There was also a request that the Clerk look into the costs and benefits of installing a water meter for the Car Park and Toilets. b) Approval of 2008-09 Annual Governance Statement for Audit Commission This was considered and discussed. Proposed by Jenny Pilgrim, seconded by Geoffrey Woof that it be approved. This was carried unanimously. c) Payments for approval: It was proposed by Chris Evans, seconded by Wendy Pontefract and approved unanimously that the following payments be made:
14. Future Meetings: The Clerk had been advised of the possible non-availability of the Sportsman’s Inn for the meeting on 5 October and it was therefore decided to hold that meeting in the Sedgwick Room, there being no other appropriate venue in the Parish of Cowgill. The next meeting will be on 22 June 2009 in the Memorial Hall, being the Annual Parish Meeting. Graham Dalton left the meeting for the final Panning item. 15. Planning: S/01/196D: Church Gate Cottage: The application to develop this for local occupancy was discussed as there was some doubt in people’s minds as to the identity of the likely occupant being a local person, as opposed to someone using the premises as a holiday cottage, given the history of previous applications. As enquiries were still ongoing regarding this issue, the matter was deferred until the next meeting.
MINUTES OF MEETING 6 APRIL 2009 HELD IN THE SEDGWICK ROOM 7.30 pm Present: Jock Cairns (Chair), Graham Dalton, Chris Evans, David Hartley, Peter Knapton, Jenny Pilgrim, Geoffrey Woof. Kevin Lancaster, Ian McPherson, District Councillors Peter Maples: Clerk to the Council 1. Apologies: Wendy Pontefract. 2. Police Liaison: It was pointed out to the Clerk that he had erroneously described PCSO Karen Dakin as CPSO. This was through total ignorance, and no slight was intended. She advised that she would be holding “Drop-in” sessions in Dent at the Café in Dent Stores on the first Tuesday of each month, commencing with 5 May. The police are persisting with the road speed display, and will be working with residents to gather feedback as to what effect this is having. If a valid reason is given for it, a further visit using a speed gun is possible. There has been disquiet regarding dog fouling on the Green and other public areas, and Jock Cairns expressed a desire to look into the possibility of introducing a Dog Control Order. he had some information on a successful scheme in Milnthorpe. PCSO Dakin confirmed that this would give the Council greater powers against irresponsible dogs and their owners. The Clerk was to confer with Jock cairns regarding investigating the feasibility of introducing such a scheme for Dent and report to the July meeting on what would be involved. The re-launching of Neighbourhood and Farm Watches, following its being passed over to PCSO Dakin, will be addressed firstly through an appraisal of what is still functioning correctly and what needs to be set up. This will entail a review of all listed co-ordinators. It was reported that there had been some overnight parking of camper vans in the Dale, but PCSO Dakin stated that the police could only intervene where they were deemed to be causing an obstruction. It was not thought that the few instances to date were an issue. Peter Knapton passed on the thanks of the organisers of the Dentdale Run for the support provided by the police at this event. 3. Minutes of Meeting on 2 February 2009. It was proposed by Peter Knapton and seconded by Jenny Pilgrim that these minutes be approved subject to the following amendments: Item 4 (Bus shelter) add the word “possible” before “additional costs”. Item 15 (Planning-West Banks). Replace the last sentence with “Previously the Council had stated that they had no objection to occupation, but would wish to have it restricted to local occupation if possible” There was one abstention, the rest voting in favour. 4. Clerk’s report. The clerk advised that the review of street lights had finally been completed, including repairs where necessary. He is now to readdress the problem of the apparent overcharging by E.on so that the billing of over £1,500 can hopefully be extinguished. Graham Dalton commented that this likely error by E.on had caused an unnecessary amount of work for which no recompense was likely to be given. The Clerk reported that the Finance Course attended by himself and David Ramsbottom, the Internal Auditor had proved most helpful. Mike Lawton of the Parish Plan Commitee and David Hartley are responding to a questionnaire about the problems of upland communities. YDNPA had issued details of the sites put forward for possible affordable housing. It was agreed the Council’s comments would be made at a later stage of this process. In reply to Graham Dalton’s query, it was confirmed that the salary increases for all staff amounted to 2.75% for the year 2008-09. 5. Public Forum. The issue of tackling the parking problems on the Green was raised as no progress appeared to have been made. The Clerk advised that he had asked County Councillor Nicholson to press for this in the current financial year and he had agreed to do this. It was stated that the road is likely to be closed between Rash Bridge and Gawthrop for resurfacing, although no notification seems to have been received. The position with the possibility of large lorries carrying timber through Dent village due to a plan to fell a plantation is to be investigated. It was agreed the Clerk would contact the parties concerned to establish what their current plans were. 6. Playing Field Committee The minutes of the meeting on 12 March were received. 7.Parish Plan Committee. The minutes of the meeting on 9 March were received. Jock Cairns explained that the proposed Newsletter to all residents, covering the parish Council’s recent initiatives, would be published shortly at a print cost of approximately £100. This would also provide advance publicity for the visit of David Butterworth to talk about the National Park’s approach to planning issues. Contact details for all Councillors and the Clerk would also be published, subject to confirmation of agreement by the parties concerned. 8. Road Traffic Accidents, etc. The Clerk was still trying to obtain plans from Cumbria Highways in respect of the proposed system of posts for Flood Lane. It was suggested that he contact the policeman involved in the investigation of the accident, with a view to commenting to the Coroner about the slow process of this matter. The clerk is also trying to get improvements to signage from the Ingleton end of the approach to Deepdale and has been in discussions with North Yorkshire County Council to see what might be done. The proposals for signage for the Dent Village Heritage Centre have received negative feedback from YDNPA and from Sedbergh Parish Council. This is before the issue of also including reference to the Nature Trail have been addressed. The Clerk had attended a meeting with Tim Farron to discuss signage from the Motorway, Kirkby Lonsdale and Kirkby Stephen together with with representatives from Dent and Sedbergh. Mr Farron had promised to meet with the new Minister to try to persuade him to provide more meaningful and visible signage. 9. Highways: Roadside Verges. The Clerk had received a letter from the Environmental Scrutiny Committee of Cumbria County Council. This effectively referred the Council back to consulting with the highway Steward, which is where the process started out! Following a discussion on the duties of landowners with regard to trees on the roadside, it was decided that Jock Cairns and the Clerk would compose a reply to the letter. 10. Grants. The Clerk’s paper on Grants requests was deemed incomplete in its analysis of the merits of each case and, furthermore, it was felt that the three grant applications carried over from last financial year should be held over and considered alongside those which were received following the invitation to apply prior to the October 2009 Meeting. The Clerk is to write to applicants to explain the position. 11. Local Authorities Working Together in South Lakeland. Jock Cairns explained that he had convened a meeting of all local Parish Councils to discuss the reaction to the proposals for Local Area Partnerships. Overall there had been concern that there was not enough detail to judge how much power to implement was actually being devolved, and what budgets would go with that power. Additionally there were some perceived problems of achieving a fair degree of representation for smaller authorities within the grouping. Jock Cairns has submitted a joint response to South Lakes DC regarding the proposals. Graham Dalton noted that there had been no input from the County Council. 12. Sedbergh Auction Mart: New Health centre and Spar Planning Application. In attempting to reach a consensus view on its response to the revised application, Sedbergh Parish Council had invited the Parish Councils of Dent and Garsdale to send a representative to a meeting on 22 April. Jock Cairns then asked that the view of Dent should be decided. At this point Graham Dalton declared his interest and abstained from participation. The impact of a convenience store on the periphery of the town was discussed with differing views as to its advantages or disadvantages but there was an overall feeling that there was certainly a need for an improved Health Centre. The nature of the joint application made it difficult to come to a consensus view. A proposal was made by David Hartley and seconded by Geoffrey Woof that the Council support the joint application for both Health Centre and Convenience Store. this was passed with 2 votes in favour, 1 vote against and 4 abstentions (including Graham Dalton who had declared his interest). A further proposal was made by Jenny Pilgrim, seconded by Chris Evans, that the Council supports the new Health centre only. This resolution was also passed with 5 votes in favour and 2 abstentions (including Graham Dalton who had declared his interest). It was decided that the Council be represented at the meeting in Sedbergh by either Jock Cairns or David Hartley. The Clerk was to write to YDNPA advising them of the results of the voting on the two proposals considered by the meeting. Geoffrey Woof left the meeting. 13. Payments for authorisation: Graham Dalton proposed that the following payments be authorised:
S Longlands: Repairs, renewals & survey - street lighting. £129.30 J Hyde: Expenses-Car Park upkeep £32.96 Dent Reading Room- room hire £41.87 CALC- Finance training course – Clerk & Internal Auditor £36.00 CALC- Annual membership 2009/10 £155.50 P Maples – Clerk’s expenses (mileage to course, postage) £68.09 YDNPA: Rent of Car Park – year ended 31/3/09 £3,000.00
United Utilities-water
£72.69 Dent Memorial Hall – room hire £ 5.00 This was seconded by Jenny Pilgrim and unanimously approved. 14. Future Meetings. These were agreed to be changed as follows: May 11 (replacing May 4, which is a Bank Holiday), which will be the Annual Parish Council Meeting June 22 ( replacing June 1), which will be the Annual Parish Meeting. Graham Dalton left the Meeting prior to the Planning items. 15. Planning. The comments about planning applications were noted. The Current Applications in respect of Strait End and Helks were felt to be non contentious. Note1: Next Meeting in the Sedgwick Room on 11 May at 7.30 pm.
MINUTES OF DENT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SEDGWICK ROOM ON MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2009 AT 7.30 p.m.
PRESENT: Jock Cairns (Chair), Graham Dalton, Chris Evans, Peter Knapton, Geoffrey Woof, Wendy Pontefract. Peter Maples: Clerk to the Council
1. Apologies: Apologies were received from David Hartley, Ken McClurg and Jenny Pilgrim.
Thomas gave an outline of the new facility of crime mapping, which is a statistical facility enabling the levels of crime in area within Cumbria to be published via the website of the Constabulary. The Community Officer for Dent Sedbergh and Garsdale was John Rowlinson, who was based in Sedbergh, where the majority of his time was spent. She pointed out that the Neighbourhood Meeting referred to in a recent communication is actually the Parish Council Meeting, at which issues can be raised with the police who would attend on request. The issue of giving Dent a more regular visible police presence was raised by Jock Cairns and noted by the police. The police are organising a litter picking event on 6 April with local youth club members. It was pointed out that dent was also organising a similar event on 21 February and it was agreed that Wendy Pontefract would liaise with the police to ensure that there was a sensible coordination of the two events. CPSO Dakin advised that where a police presence was required at local events, the request should preferably be put in writing to the police sergeant well in advance. She agreed to ask for the Neighbourhood Watch and Farm Watch schemes for Dent to be refreshed, as they appeared to have lapsed. In addition, she agreed to look into the installation for a period of a speed indicator to dissuade motorists from passing through the narrowest parts of Dent with no thought for the limit of 20 mph. 3. Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting on 3 November were approved, subject to the substitution of David Hartley in place of Ken McClurg in item 7 in the paragraph relating to the proposer to allow the use of the bottom area of the car park by the Music and Beer Festival and the observation by Graham Dalton during the discussion of item 8, the fatality in Flood Lane, that this is an area of rare wild flowers. The motion was proposed by Peter Knapton, seconded by Geoffrey Woof and passed unanimously.
Roadside Verges. The issue of the unsatisfactory upkeep of verges was raised at the County Council’s Local Area Committee Meeting, with result that the matter had been to the Scrutiny Committee for comment and recommendations. As yet there had been no feedback and the Clerk was to look into progress and report back. Street Lighting. The clerk received a large demand from the electricity supply company in the order of £1,400 in respect of the unmetered supply to the street lights. This seeks to revise charges made from 2005 to the present date. Subsequent research has led to the conclusion that there may be an element of double charging. In order to prove this, a contractor has been asked to review all street lights and, at the same time, recommend any remedial works in respect of faulty or outdated equipment. The previous contractor had not been able to fulfil the work requests previously made regarding faulty operation of the lights. Affordable Housing. The request by YDNPA for the nomination of possible sites for affordable housing, with a deadline of 28 February, was pointed out. The sites should be within, or on the periphery of the existing development area and nomination need not necessarily be by the landowner. In two years’ time the Park’s policy would be changing to include housing for local needs on these sites in addition to affordable housing. Graham Dalton advised that YDNPA were looking to choose around 40 sites from those nominated and these would then be given outline planning permission. Graham Dalton stressed that quality of build would be a factor taken into account in any proposed developments. To this end a meeting had been held involving the Bradford Diocese, Two Castles Housing Association, SLDC’s Housing Officer, YDNPA to discuss the feasibility of replacing the lapsed Ghyllside proposal with a possible development of the field next to Glebe Fold. This could involve the building of a new, energy efficient, vicarage, fit for 21st Century purpose. An application for outline planning for 8 Affordable houses was to be submitted initially. At the same time, SLDC will obtain an up-to-date assessment of the need for affordable housing in the dale by commissioning a local needs survey by Cumbria Rural Housing Trust and local residents were urged to take part in this survey, which is due to take place in mid 2009.
There was a request to reconsider the banning of small camper vans on the car park on the grounds that they were no different from private cars. It was agreed that the Car Park Committee would consider this issue and make a recommendation to the next meeting.
There followed a presentation regarding the fund raising efforts of Dent Parish Church in respect of the renovation of the tower, the organ and major works to restore the historic bells to full-circle change ringing. Members agreed to support this initiative, which was felt to be of great benefit to the wider community, through the issue of a letter and pointed out that a monetary grant could also be considered if application was made to the Clerk. 6. Playing Field Committee: The minutes of the Meeting of 8 January were received and noted. 7. Car Park Committee: The minutes of the Meetings of 26 November and 15 December were received and noted. 8. Parish Plan Committee: The minutes of the Meeting of 12 January were received and noted. The issue of rubbish tipping in the river was discussed and thought was to be given to how this might be effectively addressed. 9. Sedbergh Health Centre: The refusal of planning for the relocation of the Centre had led to a possible compromise solution, details of which were still to emerge. Once this was in the public domain, the necessity of expressing the Council’s views or of taking soundings on the matter would be considered. 10. Highways: Traffic Accidents: A meeting of interested parties had been held regarding the Flood Lane accident, when a number of proposals had been put forward. The Clerk had subsequently been informed verbally that the erection of concrete posts with horizontal steel tubes was proposed by Cumbria Highways, their preference being for no access being allowed to the river for extraction. Full details are awaited. The Clerk was also asked to enquire if any more appropriate signage could be provided. The recent accident in icy conditions on the Deepdale Road was discussed. Cumbria Highways had decided to take no immediate action, but had advised that the stretch of road in question was due for its periodic review next fiscal year. The Clerk was asked to enquire about possible changes to signage from the Ingleton approach to this road with NYCC, given the problem of satellite navigation’s preference for this rather steep, gated, narrow and tortuous route. 11. Dent Conservation Area: Jock Cairns spoke about the meeting with the consultants carrying out the review of the Dent Conservation Area, when the conflicts of conservation and community sustainability and viability were discussed. The formal public consultation period will run from 2 March to 14 April, and all residents and other interested parties are invited to contribute. An Open Day and walkabout are planned as part of the process. 12. Appointment of Internal Auditor: The appointment of Mr David Ramsbottom was proposed by Jock Cairns, seconded by Graham Dalton and approved unanimously. 13. Arrangements for Annual Parish Meeting: It was agreed that this should be moved to June to allow David Butterworth to attend as principal speaker. A list of contributors to the Annual Report was issued. It was planned to summarise the Report in newsletter format to be distributed to all households prior to the Annual Meeting. All contributions to be with the Clerk by 31 March. (see appendix attached) 14. Finance: The budget review and projections for the full fiscal year 2008/09 for Playing Field, Car Park and Parish Council were considered and noted. The following payments were authorised: United Utilities- water supply-toilets (already paid) 72.69 John Hyde – telephone expenses 20.68 P E Middleton- street light replacement 59.50 Dentdale Memorial Hall- room hire 23.75 Wallgate – service contract-toilet wash machines 577.30 E.on- Electricity, street lighting 70.90 P Maples – expenses 31.46 Express Cleaning – toilet consumables 50.31 United Utilities- water supply toilets 72.69
15. Planning : The revised protocol for handling planning applications was considered. Its adoption was proposed by Chris Evans, seconded by Wendy Pontefract and approved unanimously.
The following were noted; Decisions Notified: S/01/166A River View, Lea Yeat, Cowgill Application to erect a replacement wooden garage granted 1 December 2008, subject to certain conditions. S/01/114A Mill Dam Farm, Gawthrop. Application to alter a farm store – including re-roofing, rebuilding of front wall and retention of window, granted 29 December 2008, subject to certain conditions. S/01/77B Dent Stores. Application to replace two shop windows granted 14 January 2009, subject to certain conditions.
Current Applications: S/01/203B Mire House. Application currently invalid, requiring further information and revised plans.
S/01/205A West Banks. Application expected to go to committee for determination on the 10th March 2009, following further information being received.
S/01/102 Dee Side Coach House . Outstanding concerns to be addressed re water capacity, car parking and level of accommodation; listed building officer also requested further information.
16. Next Meeting: As stated above this will be on Monday 2 March 2009 at 7.30 pm in at the Sportsman’s Inn in Cowgill.
APPENDIX TO MINUTES: PC Annual Report April 2008 - March 2009 Proposed structure (new items in bold):
Chair's Report Jock Cairns Car Park Committee David Hartley Playing Field Committee Jenny Pilgrim Parish Plan Committee Heather Fraser (Litter sub committee: Wendy Pontefract) Planning Group Jenny Pilgrim Dent Grammar School E F Ken McClurg Dent Combined Charities David Hartley Dent Primary School Governors Bob Pontefract Dent Memorial Hall Committee Graham Dalton Sedbergh Community Office Graham Dalton YDNPA Graham Dalton Sedbergh Health Centre Patients' Forum Kate Cairns Central Dales GP Practice Consultative Group Ken McClurg
Proposed deadline for items to Peter Maples: March 31 st
MINUTES OF DENT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SEDGWICK ROOM ON MONDAY 1 DECEMBER 2008 AT 7.30 p.m.
PRESENT: Jock Cairns (Chair), David Hartley, Graham Dalton, Chris Evans, Peter Knapton, Ken McClurg, Jenny Pilgrim, Geoffrey Woof. Peter Maples: Clerk to the Council Also Present: Kevin Lancaster (District Councillor) Peter Woof (District Councillor)
Roadside Verges. Meeting arranged with South Lakeland DC for 10 December. Flintergill and The Green: fallen leaves. Work has now been handed over to sub-contractor, who is to liaise with the Clerk. Work now due to be done 2 December. Street Lighting. The clerk has arranged for lighting faults to be attended to. Recycling facilities: South Lakeland D C have decided not to pursue their plans to discontinue this facility.
Jock Cairns spoke about the attached paper on the meeting with Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, the purpose of which was to start a process of building a better relationship between Dent and the Park, as set out in the Parish Plan. This had been seen as the most difficult task demanded by the Parish Plan, needing the support of all members to achieve a workable partnership. The two main issues were the level of support the Park could give to achieve a sustainable community, and the perceived poor state of the current relationship. On the perceived thorny topic of planning, Peter Watson had offered to visit the Parish Council to explain the Park’s position and to try to improve understanding of an area where he felt that there were opportunities for the furtherance of joint interests. It was proposed by Chris Evans, seconded by Peter Knapton and agreed unanimously that we ask Peter Watson to attend the Council Meeting for a discussion of these issues. Jock Cairns was also to explore the possibility of David Butterworth, Park’s Chie Executive speaking at the Council’s Annual Meeting.
Firstly, there had been a request from the organisers of the Music and Beer Festival to site a marquee and a beer tent towards the bottom of the Car Park. Whilst recognising that there would have to be a meeting of the Car Park Committee and the Festival Committee to discuss the feasibility and detail of the event, it was proposed by Ken McClu |
