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Minutes
Thursday 18th June 2015
Craster Village Hall 7:30pm
Present
Chair Bryn Owen
Parish Clerk
Geoff Newcombe
Parish Council Members
Elizabeth Pearson, Joyce Shaw, Pauline Baird,
Margaret Brooks, Martin
Smith , Alan Punton, John
Gallon.
Members of the public Sue Chapman, Yvonne Durham, David Bonser
&
Gill Starkey, Sheila
McKellar, Neil McKellar.
1822. Declaration of interests.
John
Gallon declared an interest in Chapel Row and would not take part in
any decision.
1823. Apologies received.
Michael Craster
1824. Minutes of the previous meeting.
The
minutes of the 21st May 2015 were accepted as a true record of the
meeting and were signed
accordingly.
1825. Matters arising from the minutes not
covered elsewhere on the agenda.
a. Grit Bin Maintenance
Awaiting progress response from contractor
b. Obstructive Road Signs
Awaiting progress response from NCC Highways.
c. Disabled Access
Response received from Area Countryside Officer who will progress this
matter with the landowner.
d. Footpaths – Chapel Lane
Response received from NCC Infrastructure Records Manager stating
Chapel row is
not recorded on the definitive map as a public right of way;
and that is not on the list of streets as a highway
maintainable at public expense.
1826. County Councillor's update.
None
1827. Presentation - Chapel Row Concerns
Residents expressed concern at status of footpath which was clarified
in minute 1825(d) above. Also
concerns regarding the high usage of the lane by
non-residents. Ownership of the lane is unknown. Members felt that the
PC could help by raising the issue of road
condition/re-instatement if any planning
consultations for the old chapel were received. The Infrastructure
Records Manager was willing to provide application
packs to change the status of the
lane and it was suggested that the residents follow this
route. The
residents asked if the PC had an overview regarding change of
use of green space to other use. The PC does not
control any green space or allotments.
1828. Parish Council Vacancy and Parish Meeting
1829. No
expressions of interest had been received for the advertised
vacancy.
The
Vice-Chair reported on the Parish Meeting at which no issues were
raised by electors. It was
suggested that a survey be undertaken before
the next Parish Meeting.
1830. Planning Matters
a. Training Sessions – NCC
Cllrs
Pauline Baird & Martin Smith requested to attend the training &
request NCC to
supply speaker on core strategy for the July meeting.
b. Bark Pots 9 West End (14/04120/OUT)
Pending decision (18/06)
c. Land - South East Of Howick Scar Craster
Northumberland
(15/01575/FUL)
PC
supports application as made
d. 5 Heugh Road Craster Alnwick Northumberland NE66
3TJ
(15/01545/FUL)
No
objection.
1831. Parking.
Re-Lining of parking bays in quarry has taken place and NCC respected
request to delay work until after
the bank holiday. Comment was passed
on tourist busses causing danger points when
dropping off passengers in village.
1832. EJBC.
Terms
of Reference, Standing Orders and Task Force/Sub Group Report;
Awaiting response from EJBC.
Comment had been received regarding dead turf being apparent on some
graves.
1833. Craster Community Trust.
Progress is being made on project to build a rowing skiff; however it
still depends on finding a
suitable building location.
1834. AONB
A
weed sprayer has been requested from NCC; clerk to informed of
progress.
1835. Dunstan water leak.
No
report.
1836. Fixed asset maintenance.
a. Contractor Maintenance
No
Response to progress request
1837. Missing Streetlamp – Dunstanburgh Road.
Reported to NCC 3months ago; lack of progress because of county-wide
LED replacement program has not left funds for other
non-programmed replacements.
Member to pursue this as a personal complaint as can then
invoke ombudsman procedure if necessary. Similarly a
defective light at Chapel Row
will be raised personally.
1838. Tourist Fingerpost.
NCC
must undertake a survey, check feasibility, estimate cost based on
number of fingers. They would
then site it and bill the PC; this has been
raised by NCC Cllr Kate Cairns.
The
PC resolved that NCC be asked to provide an approximate cost for 5
fingers; and on receipt seek local sponsors to pay
for their finger.
1839. Financial matters.
a) Pensions Regulator
Clerk
reported that CPC now registered with the Pensions Regulator.
b) Current Account Balance
£4,177.47 @ 31/05
c) High Interest Account
£18,126.91 @ 31/05
d) Spent & Received spent since 21st May
Transfer to High Interest A/C £18,126.91
e) Clerk/HMRC wages & expenses since 21st May
Clerks Wages & Expenses £179.19
HMRC
£33.40
f) Cheques required –
• Defibrillator - £1,000 – Stephen
Carey Fund
• NALC 2015/16 Subscription -
£84.23
• Clerk’s pay May 2015 - £300.69
• HMRC May 2015 - £69.20
g) Financial Return 2014/15
Accepted and signed by Chairman & Clerk
Acceptance of financial information;
Proposer: Pauline Baird
Seconder: Margaret Brookes
Unanimous
1840. Correspondence received.
a) Draft Private Sector Housing Strategy
Cllrs
Bryn Owen & John Gallon to respond to NCC consultation.
b) Allotment Request
c) One request received. Cllr Punton to direct the
enquirer to a possible private allotment. If that
not satisfactory survey to determine demand
could be undertaken.
d) “Making Parishes Better Places”
NALC
advice to disregard this “unofficial” request; noted.
e) Love Northumberland Awards 2015
Noted
f) CAB Financial Capability Workshops
Noted
g) PC Transparency COP Compliance & Website Offer
NALC
advice to disregard this “unofficial” request; noted.
1841. Urgent Matters
Closure of St, Vincent School, Embleton has been proposed for July 2016
and accepted in report to NCC cabinet. Will PC back
the “Sustainable Village Primary School” campaign
for Embleton? Questions to formulate response will
be compiled and discussion placed as an agenda item on the July 2015
meeting as responses have to be submitted by October
2016.
NALC
Training – Chair will attend Chairman training (2/7/15) and Clerk will
attend Clerk training (1/7/15)
1842. Items for Next Agenda
Closure of St, Vincent School, Embleton.
Dunstanburgh Road, Dog Fouling.
Defibrillator Training.
Footpath; Arch to Craster.
Affordable Housing.
Local
Transport Plan Programme 2016-17
1843. Date and Time of Next Meeting
16th July 2015
at 7:15pm.
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