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Parish Council Meeting Notes From 06/April/2009
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Atkinson and Cty. Cllr. Marshall.
  2. Housing.
    Sarah Close, the Rural Housing Enabler at Craven D.C., gave a presentation about the initiative to create local homes for local people across North Yorkshire. She reported that 136 families are on Craven's waiting list for Gargrave.
  3. 3. Public participation.
    Thanks were expressed by both parishioners and members of the Council for the work done by groups and individuals who "litter picked" the village on Saturday 4 April.
    A parishioner inquired about the availabilty of allotments in the village. He was directed to the allotments near the Masons' Arms.
  4. District Councillor's report.
    Cllr. Crawford explained a little about the "package of measures" voted for by Craven D.C. This included the installation of "pay and display" car parking. He was questioned closely by members of the Council but stood by "the package". However before introducing "pay and display" Craven D. C. still has to go through certain manadatory procedures, i.e. consultation, parking orders, police consultation and assent by the Area Committee. These would take until about June or July.
    Craven Tennis Club is in contact with Craven D.C. about access to its premises following the intended sale by Craven D. C. of land near its premises. Plans for alternative access appear to be in the pipeline.
  5. Correspondence.
    NYCC Highways have written to inform the council that the cycle of gully clearing is to be extended to once a year.
  6. Street lighting.
    The lights on the bridge are to be repainted this summer.
  7. Playground.
    Only one further contractor, "Monster Play" remains to give a price and a proposal and then the alternative proposals will be put before villeagers and the school will be approached for the reaction of the children.
  8. 8. Public toilets.
    From 1 April the Council has taken over the responsibility for the public toilets. A cleaner from the village has been appointed. It is hoped that parishioners as a whole will keep an eye on the toilets and report any misuse. The non-emergency police telephone number to be used for such reports (and for general problems of bad behaviour around the village, including being subject to bad language in the street) is 0845 60 60 247.
  9. Next meeting.
    The next meeting (including the Annual Parish Meeting) will be on Monday 11 May 2009 at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 02/March/2009
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Sugden, Cty. Cllr Marshall and District Cllr. Crawford.
  2. Public participation.
    As over 60 parishioners attended the meeting public participation was moved up the agenda.
    These parishioners had responded to a notice which had been widely circulated regarding Craven D.C’s. proposal to instal pay and display machines on North Street and West Street car parks. In the absence of the District Councillor there was a frank discussion about the villagers’ concerns about the impact on parking. The Chairman reported that in a conversation that day with a Craven D.C. employee he had been told that the “pay and display” proposal was not “a done deal”. The Chairman also reported that the Council had already written a letter of strong protest (about this and other grievances concerning Craven D.C.) to every Craven District Councillor. The Council agreed to keep the village informed of developments using its two notice boards. The majority of the residents left the meeting at the conclusion of this item.
    A resident who had been seeking the extension of double yellow lines on West Street asked for a report on progress. The Clerk will respond when he knows the answer.
  3. Planning.
    The following applications were discussed and appropriate representations to Craven D.C. were agreed:
    (a) Tree work on the Village Hall car park;
    (b) Consent for tree work to clear around street lights;
    (c) A 17 bedroom extension to the Premier Inn at the Anchor;
    (d) Further alterations to a new house being built on Marton Road.
  4. Street lighting.
    Members expressed dismay that there had still been no progress by the contractors on lighting the replacement the lamp standard at the top corner of Swire Croft. The Clerk is to contact them again.
  5. Correspondence.
    Cllr. Smith reminded Members and parishioners that photocard driving licences are only valid for 10 years before renewal is required – even though the holder is normally licensed until the age of 70.
  6. Local homes.
    Rural Housing Enabler, Sarah Close at Craven D.C., would like to hear from rural communities with a shortage of affordable housing or landowners looking at options available for development – tel. 01756-706148 – e-mail sclose(at)cravendc.gov.uk [Replace (at) with @]
  7. NYCC Library Service.
    There is a free home delivery service available for books from the library. Books can be heavy! For details ask Sally at Gargrave Library or tel 01609-533800.
  8. Public toilets.
    Members were to meet Peter Chapman of Craven D.C. in the following week to glean information necessary for the Council to take over the toilets.
  9. The Clerk.
    Mr. A. D. Cockshott is to retire at the Annual Parish Meeting in May. Although interviews have taken place it has been decided to defer making an appointment of his successor until the autumn and to keep the applicants’ details on file until that time. The savings in remuneration over that period will go towards office equipment and any unforseen expenditure. Members will undertake the necessary clerical and administrative tasks unpaid for that period.
  10. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 7 April 2009 at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 02/February/2009
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllrs. Smales and Thomas, Cty. Cllr Marshall and District Cllr. Crawford.
  2. Public participation.
    Two Community Police Officers from Grassington attended the meeting to report on various crime statistics for Gargrave. They reminded the council that the non-emergency number is 0845-6060247 and stated that there is a zero tolerance approach to nuisance behavious and language.
  3. Correspondence.
    A letter had been received from Amey Mouchel expresing the hope that the Parish was not unduly inconvenienced by their work on the A65 east of Gargrave. The A65 was finally detrunked from 31 January 2009.
    A letter of concern was read out concerning the forthcoming auction of garages by Craven DC. The Council had not received any further information since the last meting.
    Craven DC have written to ask the Council if it would take over the public toilets by the Summer Seat. The estimated cost is some £9,000 p.a. After some discussion it was resolved to ask for further information and to protest that the questionwas posed after 20 January, the deadline for the council to submit its precept for 2009/10 – apparently another instance of poor management by Craven DC.
  4. Planning applications.
    These concerned tree felling and pruning in the village hall car park and at various sites where street lights are obstructred. The clerk reported that the Counil is waiting for a reply to one more application before instructing a competent tree specialist to deal with the trees on its land.
  5. Poor’s Lands Charity.
    Hugh Turner, the Chairman of the Trustees, reported that Bernadette Atckinson and Pam Southam had resigned as Trustees. He asked the Council to approve the appointment of Graham Thomson and Lynn Cuthbert as their replacements. This was approved.
  6. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 2 March 2009 at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 05/January/2009
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Perls.
  2. Public participation.
    Questions were asked about the "burger van" which was in the area of the Green when the Hunt met there on Boxing Day. The clerk was asked to contact the Hunt to seek further information.
    The clerk is to contact North Yorkshire CC as the replacement lampost at Smith Croft has still not been conneccted to the power supply.
    Cty. Cllr. Marshall led a discussion of the gritting problems which had arisen during December. She said that NYCC had not run out of materials as some had suggested and the very low temperatures had proved a significant problem for the County. Members asked if grit bins could be sited around the village. Cty Cllr. Marshall reported on the criteria for the installation of such bins.
    Cty. Cllr. Marshall made a note of the overgrown shrubs which have blocked the verge which is the pedestrian route to and from the northbound platform at the station. She promised to inquire about getting NYCC to cut the shrubs back.
  3. District Councillor's report.
    Cllr Crawford explained the siting of joint offices for Craven DC and NYCC at Belle Vue mills on a 999 year lease.
  4. Correspondence.
    Craven DC has produced a list of its land and buildings, including rented garages, which are to be sold by auction during 2009, including the garages at Smithy Croft and Sharphaw View.
  5. Planning applications.
    These concerned tree felling and pruning in the village hall car park and at various sites where street lights are obstructred. The clerk reported that the Counil is waiting for a reply to one more application before instructing a competent tree specialist to deal with the trees on its land.
  6. Street lighting.
    The funds are available for the Council to fund NYCC in upgrading the lights along the A65 from pathway lighting to highway lighting when NYCC takes over responsibility for the A65 from the Highways Agency. NYCC will then take over responsibility for the lights along the A65 from the Council.
  7. Playground.
    During the week comencing 9 December Cllr. Turner met the representatives of several suppliers of playground equipment at the playground to enable them to make proposals for the upgrading required.
  8. Budget 2009/10.
    The Council held a Budget meeting on Monday 12 January as the precept request is due to go to Craven DC shortly. The precept for 2009/10 has been set at £32,000, a reduction of over 8% from 2008/09.
  9. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 2 February 2009 at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 01/December/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr Perls and Cty. Cllr. Marshall.
  2. Public participation.
    Beatrice Faulkner, the Village Pathways Officer, reported on a path near Butterhaugh Farm which has been blocked by a fence. She is in contact with the various parties involved. The Council thanked Beatrice for her dedication to this work including pursuing the long overdue fingerpost towards Kirk Sink.
  3. Matters arising from the minutes of the meeting of 3 November.
    The Council apologised fro the inconvenience which has been caused by the process of cleaining the goit.
  4. District Councillor’s report.
    Cllr Crawford reported on the Planning Committee meeting at Aireville School on the application for a wind farm. He was pleased to note that the cats’ eyes on the A65 have been replaced. Members asked several pertinent questions of him about the financial problems of Craven DC and made clear to him their views on these! He reported that the next full meeting of Craven DC is on 9 December.
  5. Christmas lighting.
    The lights agreed had been erected that day by R&B Electrical. Robert Rushton has a few more Christmas trees to fit into flag pole holders on High Street bringing the total to 14.
  6. Playground.
    The Council discussed the findings of the RoSPA report and agreeed to take up one of the quotes to remove certain life expired play equipment. Arrangements have been made for several different play equipment companies to visit the site within the next few weeks to provide quotes for replacement equipment.
  7. Greetings.
    The Council sends every parishioner Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
  8. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 5 January 2009 at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 17/November/2008
  1. Apologies.
    No apologies were received as all members, Cty. Cllr. Marshall and District Cllr Crawford were present.
  2. Public participation
    The Council formally thanked the WI for their tidy up efforts around the village. It also thanked those villagers who clean, tend and tidy various sites around the village.
  3. County Councillor's Report
    Cty. Cllr. Marshall reported that the Little Red Bus is to be reinstated.
  4. Correspondence
    Yet again letters are to be sent to those responsible for inappropriate parking on Damside.
  5. Christmas lighting
    The Counil is to look into possible problems arising from the removal of the lights last year with a view to erecting the lights by the bridge again this year.
  6. Bulk item refuse collection
    It was reported that, notwithstanding economies in Craven DC expenditure, free bulk item collection will continue.
  7. Administrative clerk
    The Council is looking to appoint an administrative clerk from 1 April 2009 on the retirement of the current incumbent. Potential candidiates are invited to look out for the advert for the position.
  8. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 1 December at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 06/October/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllrs. Perls and Smales.
  2. Public participation.
    A representative of the group opposed to the proposed wind farm near West Marton gave an update and urged people to respond to the Planning Department at Craven DC.
    A parishioner complaineda bout cars parked on the pavement at the Hellifield end of High Street. The Chairman explained that if they cause an obstruction for pedestrians the police are the agency to contact.
  3. County Councillor's Report.
    Cty. Cllr. Marshall reported on several new matrix road signs and urged the Council to request that one be used on Church Street. A discussion about the traffic problems on various roads in the village ensued.
    Questions were put to Cty. Cllr. Marshall about the process of determining the highway maintenance projects to be carried out and if the hedge and shrubs could be trimmed back beyond the end of the footpath on the approach to the far platform at the railway station.
  4. District Councillor's Report.
    Cllr. Crawford discussed developments in conection with the proposed wind farm and the impact of the financial position of Craven DC and building work on its new offices on the future of Craven DC.
  5. Correspondence.
    Paul Gilmore of NYCC Highways has written to explain where the new street lights are to be placed along the A65 in order to comply with highway regulations so that the Council can apply to have them adopted by NYCC when detrunking of the A65 takes place, now hopefully in January 2009.
  6. Remembrance Sunday.
    The plans for 9 November were finalised.
  7. Christmas lights 2008.
    It was decided that, in view of the bad weather over the Christmas period in recent years and the hard work which had been put into maintaining the lights, the Council will instal lights only in the Christmas tree near the War Memorial. It will also offer to provide Christmas trees, free of charge, to the owners of properties along High Street for those owners to instal their own lights in those trees. Those interested should contact the Clerk on 07788-100199.
  8. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 3 November at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 01/September/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Thomas and Cty. Cllr. Marshall.
  2. Public participation.
    A parishioner complained about the lack of machine cleaning of streets and pavements in the village. District Cllr. Crawford undertook to look into this.
    It was reported that the W. I. wishes to tidy and clear unsightly and overgrown areas of the village. The Council expressed its full support for this work.
    There was a general discussion about greenery overgrowing on to footpaths and byways. Residents are reminded that they have an obligation to cut back any of their plants, shrubs and trees which overgrow so as to block either pedestrians’ passage or the area lit by street lights.
    Another parishioner reported details about problems with late night/early hours noise and unruly behavious at the Summer Seat. Villagers are requested to report problems of this type to the police at the time of the disturbance or as soonas possible thereafter on the basis of “the more calls, the more response”!
  3. District Councillor’s Report.
    Cllr. Crawford highlighted the work to start imminently on the bus station in Skipton. Bus service 580 between Skipton and Settle is to pick up and drop off in Skipton High Street and not in the bus station from Monday 7 September.
  4. Accounts.
    The two RFOs were pleased to report that the external auditor has accepted the acounts for the year ended 31 March 2008. Information on these is to be placed in the Council’s two notice boards, as required by the regulations.
    From discussion of certain bills presented it was resolved to inspect work performed on its completion.
  5. Street lighting.
    The Council is still awaiting the transfer of the A65 from the Highways Agency to North Yorkshire in order that the programme of renewals along the main road can progress.
    The replacement (in a slightly different place) of a lamp post which was partially removed in Swire Croft almost a year ago remains held up while the water authority’s underground plans for the area are located. The clerk was instructed again to contact the service providers concerned in order to progress this work.
  6. Car for sale.
    A car for sale has again appeared on the grass verge of the A65 at the Skipton edge of the village. The chairman was instructed to contact Trading Standards, as advised in the latest edition of North Yorkshire’s newspaper.
  7. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 6 October at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 11/August/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cty. Cllr. Marshall.
  2. Public participation.
    A resident of Church Street provided information about a petition with 50 names together with correspondence with NYCC regarding the speed of traffic entering and leaving the village on the various by-roads. He informed the Council that David Curry MP was supprortive of the petition and the council added its support.
    A member of the civic society mentioned the car for sale on the verge of the A65 at the Skipton end of the village. This was surely against the rules? The Chairman is to contact NYCC Highways on the matter.
  3. Matters arising.
    The kissing gate at the Eshton Road end of the footpath from Meadow Croft has been erected.
    A further letter is to be sent to the residents of South Street who erected a swing in a tree on the Green to ask for the removal of the swing.
  4. District Councillor's Report.
    Cllr Crawford spoke in some detail about the planning issues in relation to the proposed wind farm. Detailed technical information is to be made available for scrutiny by parishioners in the Parish Office in the Village Hall from 7 pm to 8 pm on Monday 18 August.
  5. Correspondence.
    A bench in memory of Trace Aldersley has been made. It is proposed to place it in High Street near the pelican crossing. The Council nedorsed this proposal wholeheartedly. A letter has been received concerning horse rising on the Greens. The Council is to write to all riding stables in the vicinity explaining the rules and regulations for the use of the Greens.
    The school PTA raised over £1,000 from the Duck Race.
  6. Planning.
    Jephson Housing are to be contacted again to object to the closure of a footpath on Neville Road.
  7. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 1 September at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 07/July/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Turner.
     
  2. Public participation.
    Questions were raised and discussion ensued concerning the blocking of a path between properties on Neville Road.
  3. Accounts.
    An invoice from North Yorkshire CC for street lighting previously installed was presented by Cllr. Sugden and accepted for payment.
  4. Planning.
    There was a general discussion about the trees in the Village Hall car park which included Members, parishioners and District Cllr. Crawford.
  5. Playground.
    Members are to meet in the Parish Office at 7-30 pm on Monday 21 July to discuss a revamp of the playground.
  6. Village Greens.
    The Clerk was instructed to write to a parishioner concerning a swing which has been erected in a tree on the Green on South Street.
  7. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 11 August (NB not 4 August!) at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 02/June/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Perls.
     
  2. County Councillor's report.
    (a) Paul Gilmore of NYCC will contact the Council within the next two weeks to take forward co-operation on the power supply for the street lighting (to secure the significant reduction in costs discussed previously).
    (b) The Aggregate Fund, managed in this area by the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, Is provided by companies which extract aggregates from the Dales. It is to benefit the communities affected by that activity. Applications will soon be open for grants from the funding for 2008/09. The intended upgrading of the playground is aprojet which may well secure funding from this source.
    (c) The Craven Area Committee meeting on 29 May took various decisions. Among these is the reconsideration of the pay and display system for North Street car park. The arguments put forward on behalf of the Council are threefold: (i) Gargrave is an important service village for Flasby, Eshton, Hellifield, New Brighton, Banknewton, Coniston Cold, Bell Busk and East and West Marton.; (ii) Gagrave is on the Pennine Way, A65, Sustrans cycle route 68 and provides the attractions of the Greens and the River Aire, all of which bring car borne visitors into the village.; (iii) the Police are worried that parking will increase in North Street and other nearby streets, in creasing the risk of collisions and conflict between pedestrians and vehicles. There will be complaints from residents, requests for on street parking restrictions and police enforcement. Continued free parking in the North Street car park would avoid these problems.
    The Council would like YOUR views on this - letters ASAP to the Clerk at 11, West Street, Gargrave, please!
  3. Planning applications.
    An application has been received for the extension of the Co-op. Two specific concerns were raised. The proposal includes the resiting of the recycling bins over the wall gfrom the flats at Ivy House Gardens, i.e. very close to the bedrooms of both ground floor and first floor flats, with risks of noise at unsociable hours and of accumulation sof general rubbish and infestatons of pests, e.g. rats. It also includes the siting of condenser fans vey close to one particular adjoining property. These concerns are to be passed to the Planning Committee.
  4. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 7 July at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.

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Annual Parish Council Meeting Notes From 12/May/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Smith. All other members of the Council were present together with Ct. Cllr. S. Marshall, Craven District Cllr. D. Crawford and about 25 parishioners.
  2. After the minutes of the 2007 Annual Meeting were read and approved the Chairman gave his report. This included the cancellation of the 2007 Duck Race because of bad weather, the opening of the Parish Council's office in the village hall, the continuing growth in the usage of that office and the need for the village to engage with its young people in various ways.
  3. Cty. Cllr. Marshall explained some of the intricacies and costs of waste disposal both now and in the future.
  4. Cllr. Crawford told the meeting that Craven DC is now under Conservative control fot he first time in seven years.
  5. There were no questions from the floor.
Annual Parish Council Meeting :
  1. Mr. Emmottt from Friends of Craven Landscape briefly told the meeting avout the meeting to be held at the village hall at 8pm on Tuesday 20 May concerning the proposed wind farm development near Little Stainton.
     
  2. A letter had been received from a parishioner expressing concern about the overhead power lines which cross the greens and the river. He provided information about the processes involved in diverting those lines underground.
     
  3. Another parishioner had written to point out problems which have developed by the lower stepping stones in the recent bad weather.
     
  4. Cty. Cllr. Marshall was asked to pass on concern about the continuing problem of flooding at the junction of the A65 and Raybridge Lane.
     
  5. Cllr. Crawford discussed the new 40mph speed limits in the area and a High Court injunction on a plannning enforcement matter and its ramifications for Craven.
     
  6. The 2008 Duck Race will take place on Saturday 12 July, weather permitting. Gargrave PTA rose to the challenge of organising it. All contact re car boot stalls, etc. should go to Shelagh Smith on 01756-748123.
     
  7. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 2 June at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
     
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 07/April/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Smith.
     
  2. Public participation.
    (a) Questions were asked about the B&B sign outside the Masons Arms. It was understood that the propietors know that they are required to apply for planning permission for that sign. No such application has yet been received by the Parish Council.
    (b) A parishioner asked again about the possibility of yellow lines outside the entrance to St. Robert's Court. The Council has received no reply on this from North Yorkshire.
    (c) Following a discussion about litter around the village all members of the Council and those members of the public present supported a decision to hold a "litter pick day" on Saturday 26 April meeting at the summer seat at 10-00 and covering as much of the village as possible.
     
  3. County Councillor's report.
    The de-trunking of the A65 has been postponed from 1 April to 1 September because not all the processes necessary have been completed. Accordingly the Highways Agency rather than North Yorkshireh remains responsible for the time being.
     
  4. Correspondence. NPower have notified the Council that the price of electricity for street lighting will rise by 21% in the year beginning 1 April. The Council had budgeted for an increase of 15%.
     
  5. Playground.
    Unfortunately criminal damage and vandalism in the playground within the last few weeks have required police involvement. The expenditure on repairs required as a result of this damage is outside the Council's budget for 2008/09. This is in addition to repairs required as a result of previous damage to the fencing which will cost up to £2,000.
     
  6. Next meeting.
    Villagers are reminded that the Annual Village Meeting will be on Monday 7 May at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall and will be followed by the next monthly meeting of the Council. Remember it is your Gargrave and your Council Tax money! Come along to have your say on how it should be spent!
     
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 03/March/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Sugden.
     
  2. Public participation.
    (a) Questions were asked about the rules for installing yellow lines. Cty. Cllr. Marshall responded and Cllr. Wood said he would follow up the position.
    (b) There was a general discussion about daffodils and their protection from vehicles on West Street beyond Higherlands Bridge. Cty. Cllr. Marshall is to investgate the installation of reflector posts there.
    (c) Some parishioners voiced concern about illegal parking on pavements around the village. Pedestrians, prams and wheelchairs are boing forced on to the highway.
    (d) A parishioner explained a flooding problem on Marton Road near the Masons Arms. This has come about because the level of the highway has been raised over the years by successive resurfacing. Cty. Cllr. Marshall agreed that it posed a problem and agreed to inquire of NYCC Highways about remedies.
     
  3. Correspondence.
    A letter has been received from NYCC to say that the Rights of Way Improvement Plan for North Yorkshire was formally adopted in October 2007. The plan is to improve the maintenance, management, promotion and creation of routes. General information can be found on the NYCC website and specific information can be requested by e-mail to paths@northyorks.gov.uk
     
  4. Street lighting.
    The Council is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the meeting of Councillors with Mr. P. Gilmore of NYCC Highways and Cty. Cllr Marshall concerning the prospective adoption of the lights on the A65 by NYCC from the Council
     
  5. Playground.
    The site meeting of Councillors on 1 March was discussed in the context of the lastest RoSPA safety report. The works requried by that report are to be carried out in the next few weeks and months.
     
  6. Next meeting.
    The next meeting will be on Monday 7 April at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
     
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 04/February/2008
  1. Apologies
    Apologies were received from Cllrs. Perls and Thomas.
     
  2. Co-option of a new Councillor
    Mrs. Janet Smales of Bridge House, Church Street, Gargrave was co-opted and welcomed to the Council.
     
  3. Public participation
    (a) Warning signs referring to the overhead electricity cables had been erected by NPower on Middle Green and in the Plantation, both the property of the Council. It was reported that these were a requirement of Health & Safety regulations but it was agreed that there are too many of these signs.
    (b) There was a report of vandalism and attempted theft in and among gardens on North Street and Neville Road. Parishioners are urged to report such events to the Police on the non-emergency number, 0845-66-247, as every call is logged and, at the least, provides the Police with a fuller picture for future action.
    (c) There was a long discussion about the illegal deposits on Church Lane. Letters on the matter which had been received by the Council were referred to and parishioners from that area of the village joined the discussion. Cty Cllr. Marshall responded on the action taken by NYCC to date and Dist. Cllr. Crawford updated the Council as to progress on stronger enforcement procedures where planning orders have been made.
    (d) Unfortunately parishioners reported a wide variety of litter around the village. Johnson & Johnson are to be asked to request their employees not to leave litter when they come off the site for lunch or smoking breaks.
     
  4. Matters Arising
    The Land Registry are looking at the status of the land near the Station House which has been discussed by the Council.
     
  5. County Councillor's report
    (a) Cty. Cllr. Marshall had recently attended a meeting concerning plans for waste management and the siting of incinerators to generate electricity.
    (b) Road gritting procedures are under review. The depositing of piles of salt at intervals by the roadside is to be discontinued.
    (c) Cty. Cllr. Marshall has arranged a visit to Gargrave by a street lighting officer to meet members of the Council on Wednesday 13 February. This is to progress the proposal that NYCC Highways take over as many of the Council's street lights as possible.
     
  6. District Councillor's report
    Cllr. Crawford expressed surprise that the parishioners of Gargrave had not been included in those notified of and invited to comment on the proposals for development by, inter alia, Homeloan Management Limited on Gargrave Road, Skipton and for the wind farm near Little Stainton. He outlined the system of ward boundaries and its application in such cases and is to inquire further about the lack of inclusion of Gargrave in the processes.
     
  7. Accounts
    The cost of the Christmas lights for 2007 was £6,581-36. The income for this was £1,914-23. The council expressed its thanks for all the effort and support from the community and beyond. The shortfall is to be taken from the Windle bequest as it had been agreed in setting the 2007/08 budget that the cost was to be met through fund raising and that no part of that cost was to fall on the precept. Unfortunately the poor summer had led to the cancellation of the main fund raising event, the Duck Race.
    The Council resolved not to run the Duck Race in 2008 but instead to invite other organisations in the village to organise it under the auspices of the Council's small lotteries licence. No date was fixed for the event but organisations interested in using the event to raise their own funds are asked to contact either the clerk on 07788-100199 or Cllr. Turner on 748117.
     
  8. River
    Work is to be carried out by the Council on the boundary of the Green by Goffa Mill to ease the flow of rainfall and surface water.
     
  9. Correspondence
    The Rural Housing Association has a 2 bedroom bungalow available for rent at 4, Walton Close. Anyone interested should ring 08456-063033 to ask for an application form.
     
  10. Next meeting
    The next meeting will be on Monday 3 March at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
     
Parish Council Meeting Notes From 07/January/2008
  1. Apologies.
    Apologies were received from Cllr. Perls, District Cllr. Crawford and Cty. Cllr. Marshall.
     
  2. Co-option of a new Councillor.
    Brian Atkinson of 49, Neville Road, Gargrave was co-opted and welcomed.

    After the resigantion of Cllr. Woods at last month’s meeting there is a further vacancy. Parishioners interested in appyling are asked to contact the Clerk.

  3. Public participation.
    Various parishioners reported that problems with horse droppings in pavements, walls collapsing on to pavements and cars and other vehicles abusing parking restrictions on the greens persisted.
     
  4. Highway issues.
    The Highways Agency have reported to the Council that a new salt/grit bin is to be installed just off Marton Road near Walton Avenue. NYCC have responded to Cty Cllr. Marshall’s request of inspection of Church Lane and agreed to continued monitoring of muck on the road there.
     
  5. Playground.
    It was agreed that Members would attend a site meeting at theplayground at 10 a.m. on 1 March 2008 to consider the work required in response to the recent ROSPA report.
     
  6. Grass cutting.
    The early Easter in 2008 prompted a discussion as to whether the grass cutting contract should provide for an extra cut before the usual commencement. The matter was left to the Clerk’s discretion in the light of the weather.
     
  7. 2008/09 Budget.
    A closed Budget meeting is to be held on Monday 14 January.
     
  8. Correspondence.
    Craven D. C. have provided information about the charges to be introduced on the North Street car park. The charging period is to be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7days a week. The car park will be added to those for which craven D. C. permits are valid. Otherwise the charges will be 50p for the first hour then in multiples thereof.
     
  9. Next meeting.
    The next meting will be on Monday 4 February at 7-15 p.m. in the Village Hall.
     
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