Great Ayton

Minutes of a Meeting of Great Ayton Parish Council

held on Tuesday 16th August 2005 at 7.00 pm

Present

Councillors Mrs M Stevens, Chairman, Mrs J Imeson, Mrs F Greenwell, L Groves, J Fletcher, P Bell and R Kirk. PCSO Jason Lloyd also attended

Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 19th July 2005 were approved and signed.

Police Business

The monthly statistics showed that a total of 25 crimes included 3 violent crimes , 4 autocrimes and 3 burglaries. There had been 2 injury accidents. A total of 119 incidents were recorded, of which 34 involved antisocial behaviour. This figure was significantly higher than for the same period last year.
PCSO Jason Lloyd reported that all shops had now signed up to Ringmaster. There had been a problem with forged £20 notes. Because of capping, CCTV had been put back to 2007. Councillor Fletcher would exert pressure on NYCC.
Councillor Fletcher said there had been 2 incidents on High Green. Boys had been taking rubbish out of waste bins and throwing it at each other. When a resident remonstrated with them one of the boys mooned at her. A resident of Richardson Hall had had a ball kicked at this window. He had not reported it to the police as on a previous occasion, when he had specifically asked for the police not to come to his front door, they had arrived outside his home in a police car.
Councillors were still reporting unacceptable delays in reaching the police by telephone. Councillor Mrs Stevens started to time her call after several minutes and had to wait a further 13 minutes before the phone was answered. Councillor Bell had to ring 3 times before getting a response and then was told to ring Middlesbrough as Great Ayton was in Cleveland. Councillor Fletcher waited 18 minutes after his call had gone through to the control room. This was clearly unacceptable and another letter would be sent to the Chief Constable.
Councillor Kirk asked what strategies were in place to deal with antisocial behaviour. PCSO Lloyd said that shopkeepers were co-operating but villagers needed to become involved and report incidents.
Councillor Mrs Imeson asked if there had been any reaction to the report of further accidents at Tree Bridge. A Miss Barthram had suggested cleaning the river in partnership with youths. She would be advised to consult Paul Suggitt before undertaking any such work.Councillor Mrs Stevens reported gangs of boys zig-zagging across the road on their bikes in front of, and towards, cars. This was very unnerving for motorists. Boys on bikes had also been reported riding round Beech Close and without lights.

Cemetery

Mr Atkinson had nothing to report. He would be on jury service from 30th August to 9th September and had arranged cover.

River

HDC had advised that the Environment Agency would be removing silt and gravel from the river bed during August.

Matters arising

Footpaths – Riverside – minute continued
Village Hall Councillor Kirk reported that matters were progressing on the formation of a Village Hall committee. Three Parish Councillors would be on the committee. Councillor Mrs Imeson said that all routes should be investigated and a course of action decided upon before the committee took over. It should be a council decision not a trustee decision. She apologised to Councillor Kirk for wires apparently being crossed, and asked for a vote on the proposal that the sub-committee should quickly appoint an architect to get some ideas before moving forward. This was agreed by 5 votes to 2.
Repair to pavilion Councillors Mrs Stevens, Mrs Imeson and Mrs Greenwell had attended Sponsors’ Day and inspected the pavilion with a representative from the Junior Football Club. They had found the visit illuminating and were of the opinion that repairs would not necessarily involve major reconstruction. Builders would be asked for estimates.
Alders, Low Green Minute continued
Grant for play area Further investigation had indicated that the initial costs quoted had been inaccurate as the surface area had been incorrectly estimated. This almost doubled the original estimate. It was agreed that the work would still be given to Matta Products Ltd.
Presentation of gift for retirement of Dr Davies The library had said that a charge would be made for its use, even during office hours. Councillor Fletcher would make representations.
Traffic issues, Bridge Street Highways had decided to take matter no further. Minute concluded
Flooding and sewage discharge Northumbrian Water were unable to identify the manholes from the photographs. They were advised to contact Councillor Fletcher who had taken the pictures.
Frontage of Bells Store Minute continued
Litter bins, Waterfall Park HDC to attend to matter. Minute concluded
Grass-crete path, High Street Minute continued
Dog fouling, Newton Road Dog Warden to make further visits. Members of the public should report any incidents observed. Minute concluded.
NYCC – North Yorkshire Minerals and Waste Development Framework Issues and Options Paper Draft Statement of Community Involvement – Councillor Fletcher would comment before end of consultation period. Minute concluded.
Allotment hedge – The hedge had been cut. Minute concluded
Rubbish in lay-bys on B1292 NYCC to investigate. Minute continued.

Accounts

Correspondence

HDC – Hambleton Local Development Framework; Statement of Community Involvement Submission and Core Strategy Preferred Options Consultation – comment forms, poster and summary leaflets; invitation to meeting to present the Preferred Options to parish councils 16.8.05 Stokesley Town Hall or 7.9.05 at Civic Centre; HDC’s Position Statement on the Sustainability Appraisal of the Core Strategy Preferred Options DPD Draft Final Report – June 2005; HDC Local Development Framework Statement on the Pre-submission Consultations on the Draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) under Regulation 25(1) – July 2005; HDC Local Development Framework Statement of Pre-submission Public Participation on the Draft Statement of Community Involvement under Regulation 27(2) – July 2005. The Parish Council found the amount of documentation being issued unacceptable. A summary was required detailing salient points and relevance to the Parish Council.
Hambleton Strategic Partnership – Review of the Community Plan for Hambleton – Consultation - village services and parish council questionnaire
email Kevin Anderson at GetClued.com – advertising website aimed at helping people avoid rip-off tradesmen. Views invited. Received
NYCC – “Our Plans for your Local Tip”. Questionnaire. Completed by Councillor Mrs Imeson
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council – Redcar and Cleveland Local Development Framework Submission Draft Statement of Community Involvement and Local Development Scheme – comments invited. Councillor Mrs Greenwell would read the documentNYCC – Home to school transport: Hambleton Area Review – comments invited. The Clerk was instructed to respond that the Parish Council thought all Great Ayton children should have free transport to school. The standard of buses had improved and the Council would like to see that improvement maintained.
Miss M Grainger – copy of letter to M Cann re ownership of wood between Marwood Drive and Angrove Close. The Parish Council would be interested in HDC’s reply
Great Ayton Dramatic Society – invitation to executive meeting 8th September to discuss rent for hall and commitments, and village hall committee. The Council would respond that it thought a meeting unnecessary. The Dramatic Society would be advised that the Council was responsible for the main structure of the building and Drama were responsible for everything else
The following items of information were received:-
External Environment – product brochure and leaflets
Askham Bryan College – prospectus for part time courses
NYMNPA – notes of discussions at Planning Parish Training Event 22.6.05 and 28.6.05; Enforcement Charter; extension of deadline for Planning Issues and Statement of Community Involvement consultation to 17.8.05
North Yorkshire Pension Fund – employers’ newsletter
Great Ayton Cricket and Football Club – invitation to Sponsors’ Day 6.8.05. Three councillors had attended (see Matters Arising – Repairs to Pavilion). It had been a very nice day and they declared that they had been given a mug each.
YRCC – Country Air newsletter; The Playing Field newsletter; Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Training Partnership – invitation to seminar 8.9.05 at Goole; notice of AGM 15.10.05; nomination paper for election onto YRCC executive committee
RoSPA – notification of play area inspection in September
NYCC – prospectus for Northallerton CollegeNYCC Pension Fund – Pensions Focus Newsletter; re revocation of Regulations; consultation document from ODPM re changes which are necessary to bring the Local Government Pension Scheme in line with the revised tax regime from April 2006; consultation document and draft regulations from ODPM re same sex partners registering a civil partnership
NYCC – re closure of Public Footpath 10 .57/12 off Yarm Lane from 17.8.05 to 16.02.06; re closure of C1 from A173 to C25 Easby Lane Junction from 15.8.05 for approx 8 weeks
NYMNPA – Northern Area Parish Forum agenda for meeting 11 .8.05; National Park Authority Business Plan 2005 to 2008 – further comments invited; Planning Committee Agenda 11.8.05
YLCA – retention of local council documents – updated Legal Topic Note

Planning applications

Alterations, single storey side/rear extension and a rear dormer window to existing dwelling as amended – 24 Romany Road. This had already been done
Application to carry out works to four trees, fell four trees the subject of TPO 1998/1 – 5A High Green. No representations
Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form first floor accommodation as amended – 14 Wainstones Drive. The Council would respond that it thought the neighbour had had valid objections and had co-operated with the applicant who had overstepped the mark
Single storey extension to existing dwelling – 49 Roseberry Crescent. No representations
Revised application for the construction of an agricultural livestock building and a new vehicular access – OS Fields 5890 and 6300 Great Ayton. This application should have been retrospective but read as if nothing had happened. The Parish Council objected to it being delegated. The Parish Council felt that a mockery was being made of the planning process and the Planning Committee should be made aware of the situation. A strong, detailed objection would follow
Plans approved
Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form conservatory – 64 Wainstones Close
Single storey replacement extension to existing dwelling as amended – 15 Bridge Street
Construction of a replacement detached domestic garage – 49 Marwood Drive
Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling – 40 Wheatlands

Councillors’ reports

Councillor Fletcher suggested that a letter be send to NYCC regarding the new tipping facility at Stokesley. Many complaints had been received about what was perceived to be a retrograde service. This was agreed.
Councillor Kirk reported that sales signs for marketing were still being displayed by Rainbow Nurseries on the A172. HDC would be notified.
Councillor Bell said that allotment rents would be collected in October. Anyone intending to give up an allotment should let him know as soon as possible. He reported that trees were growing over the wall on Newton Road and causing obstruction to cyclists. Mr Ward would be asked to cut them back.
Councillor Mrs Imeson asked if the Parish Council would be willing to again provide the lunch for the Captain Cook celebrations on 26th October. This was agreed. She also asked if the Council would agree to purchasing a picture for Ian Stubbs who was retiring from his role as Captain Cook after this year’s event. This also was agreed.
Councillor Mrs Greenwell had been told by a resident that he would support a disabled parking bay near the library. The disabled space on Park Square needed to be repainted but was alright for the present. The disabled parking sign was very small. HDC would be asked if a more visible one could be provided. There was no sign for the bus stop in Park Square. She asked if there could be “free” on the TIC car park sign. Councillor Mrs Imeson suggested that there should be “Free Parking in Great Ayton” signs at the entrance to the village. Councillor Fletcher would raise the matter with HDC and the clerk would also write.
Councillor Mrs Stevens said that a great deal of time and energy was being put into football with juniors and youth. The Council had been asked if the public open space could be used for matches and training for children 8 years and under as they could not use a full-sized pitch. The club was also going to make a small pitch in the corner of the football field. The Council agreed to the above.

The date of the next meeting would be Tuesday 13th September 2005.