Minutes
Thursday19 th November 2009
Village Hall 7.15pm
Present
Chairman Carol Grey.
Clerk Helen Brewis
Parish Council Members Joyce Shaw,
Pauline Baird, Michael Robson, Alan Punton, Michael Taylor, Michael
Craster & Rosie Robson.
In Attendance CC John Taylor.
Members of the public Mrs M Taylor &
Mr J Gallon.
1238. Apologies for absence
Elizabeth Pearson & Joan Angus.
1239. Confirmation of minutes of last
meeting.
The Minutes for the October Meeting were accepted as a
true record.
1240. Matters arising from minutes of last
meeting.
Path improvement from Bark Pots to Whin Hill
The work is scheduled to start at the end of November.
Dunstan Water Leak.
An email has been received from Sale & Partners concerning the
water leak.
Dog Bin for Dunstan.
The landowner has agreed to a dog bin being placed next to the field in
the centre of Dunstan.
Action Point: Clerk to order a post
mounted dog bin from NCC.
Problem with the Ladies Public Toilets &
Holiday Homes Bins.
CC John Taylor will see if it’s possible to get a copy of the service
agreement for the toilets.
Action Point: Clerk will write to NCC concerning the bins
being left out on the street waiting to be emptied & put away.
Dunstan Bus Timetable.
Action Point: Alan Punton will check to see if the timetable
is in date & contact the Clerk who will write to NCC if a new one
is required.
Police Crackdown on Speeding & Bad Parking.
PC Roxy Bird is continuing to visit Craster to check on our parking
problems.
Mobile Phone Mast Update.
Action Point: Clerk to write to Sir Alan Beith requesting his
support for better mobile phone coverage in Craster.
Councillor Interest Forms
Forms to be posted off to NCC.
Arriva Double Decker Buses on the Windyside
Bridge Road.
Action Point: Clerk to write to NCC requesting single deck
buses to operate north of Alnwick, which will then be able to travel
via Howick again. A copy to be sent to Howick Gardens requesting
their support.
Council Housing Policy.
CC John Taylor has serious concerns over the Letting Policy. Next
Tuesday he will attend a Board Meeting concerning affordable housing,
where he will try and get local people prioritised for the available
homes in their area.
Highway Priority Wish List.
The main route requiring work is from West Farm down by Windyside
Bridge to the crossroads.
1241. NWL Sewerage Update.
Andrew Pinney is chasing NWL who are dragging their heels in the
negotiations.
1242. Planning Matters.
2 Dunstan Steads – porch/entrance lobby. No
objections.
1243. Financial Matters.
Bank Balance:
£5860.80
Cheque required:
Stableyard
Landscapes
£ 280.00
1244. Correspondence received.
CAN – Meet the funders 9th Nov. Noted.
War Memorials Trust – Conference 2nd Dec. Michael Craster
will try to attend.
Affordable Rural Housing Challenge – 21st Oct. Noted.
NALC – Policy & Parliamentary Consultation. Noted.
Signage on pavement. Noted.
NALC – Electoral Review. Noted.
NALC AGM, Annual Report, CAN News, People & Places. Noted.
NSP – Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) for Northumberland.
Noted.
Northumbria Police Initiative. Noted.
NSP – Stakeholder Event. Noted.
NHS – Update. Noted.
AONB Management Plan 2009-14. In circulation.
NCC Regeneration in North Northumberland. In circulation.
People & Places Mid Oct 2009. In circulation.
Hospice Care Donation request. Coffee morning has recently
been held.
NALC – County Committee. In circulation.
Welcome
Home Fusiliers. Alan Punton & Michael Craster to attend.
1245. A.O.B.
Christmas Tree.
Action Point: Clerk to contact Roger Brewis to order a
christmas tree for the village.
Car Park Scam.
Action Point: CC John Taylor will see NCC about getting a
notice put up in the car park concerning a bogus parking ticket scam.
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