Sandhoe Parish Council

 

The minutes of the council meeting held on Thursday 10th October 2002 at 7pm in Beaufront County First School, Sandhoe.

 

Present

 

Councillor H. Learman (chairman of the council in the chair)

Councillors J. Pennie M. Baxter A. Winstanley.

 

Also Present

 

W.C. Grigg (Clerk to the council)

 

Apologies

 

Councillor R. Macfarlane  County Councillor Mrs. J. B. Fearon

District Councillor W. Clouston

 

1.         The Minutes of the Council Meeting held 4th July 2002.

 

The minutes of the council meeting held on the 4th July 2002 were signed as a correct record

 

2.         Matters arising from the minutes of the Council Meeting held 4th July     2002

                                                                                   

Ref: 4                David Dodd’s Memorial seat

 

The family and residents were delighted with the seat. There is still an outstanding account for payment for works carried out. Councillor A. Winstanley agreed to contact the builder concerned in regards to this matter so the account can be closed. Councillor A. Winstanley will liaise with the clerk to get this settled as quickly as possible.

 

Ref: 7                Mrs. C. Neal

 

Mrs. C. Neal was delighted with her flowers and card from the council on the occasion of her leaving Beaufront County First School as head-teacher for a new post at Mowden Hall; she expressed her thanks and good wishes to everyone.

 

Ref: 4                The Rat Inn

 

The proprietors of the Rat Inn thanked the council for the flowers sent to them on 5th July 2002 in gratitude for all their help on 4th July 2002.

 

3.         Planning Matters

 

A)         Planning Applications

 

Ref: 20020901   Mr & Mrs. K. Henry, 12 Oakwood, Hexham

 

Construction of ground floor and first floor extensions and construction of front and rear dormers, at above location.

The council fully support the application.

 

Ref: 20020900   Mr & Mrs Partridge, River View, Anick, Hexham

 

Construction of two storey rear extension and detached garage, at above location.

The council in principal had no objections, but would follow the advice and guidelines of the planning officer.

 

B)         Planning Decisions

 

Ref: 20020656   Mr Scott, 29 Fairfield Crescent, Oakwood, Hexham

 

Construction of conservatory to side of above location.

Granted permission under delegated powers (11/09/02)

 

Ref: 20020310   J. M. Jackson, Bridge End, Hexham

 

Construction of two storey office block, two industrial units and two warehouse units, access road and parking (as amended) on land North of Bridge end Industrial estate, Hexham.

Granted permission under delegated powers (21/08/02)

 

C) Other Planning matters

 

Notice received from Tynedale council re: Tynedale District Local plan supplementary planning guidance. Extensions to dwelling in the open countryside.

The contents of the report were noted by the council. 

 

4.         Financial Matters

 

A) Income

Bank Interest

27 July 02                     C/A                               £0.15

27 Aug 02                     C/A                               £0.12

27 Aug 02                     DD A/C                         £0.20

27 Sept 02                    C/A                               £0.11

27 Sept 02                    D/A                               £0.16

 

B) Payments

4 Aug 02           W.C Grigg (clerks fees dd)          £105.00

4 Sept 02          W.C Grigg (clerks fees dd)          £105.00

4 Oct 02            W.C Grigg (clerks fees dd)          £105.00

10 Oct 02          Victim Support (grant)                £30.00

10 Oct 02          NCC (Rent of room)                    £15.00

10 Oct 02          W.C Grigg (administration)          £10.00

10 Oct 02          NCC (repairs to bus shelter)        £592.85

 

C) Account 2001/2002

 

The accounts for 2001/2002 were presented to the council for approval. Following inspection of the accounts, the council fully agreed to accept the accounts. The council, chairman and clerk were authorised to sign the accounts and the audit forms for the councils audit.

 

D) Repairs to Bus Shelter

 

The necessary and basic repairs to the bus shelter had been carried out by NCC contracting services and the council who knew the repairs were to be carried out were alarmed at the amount of damage that had been done twice by youths with air rifles and the amount of £592.85 that it cost to repair the damage. Future damage by vandals may not be repaired by the council. Also, the clerk was asked to submit a short report to the Hexham Courant on this matter letting the residents know what it has cost them.

 

5.         Correspondence

 

1. Fax from Mr. Lakin informing the council that they were still discussing the development on land they own in Oakwood and were hoping to appoint a local planning consultant to prepare outline plan to submit to the planning authority.

 

2. E-mail and letter to the clerk and councillor R. Macfarlane in regards to drainage problems and leaks in Fairfield Crescent and other locations within the parish, which both Northumbria Water and NCC report are receiving attention or have received attention.

If councillors have any concerns on these matters they were asked to inform the clerk as soon as possible so they can be followed up quickly.

 

3. Letter received from Tynedale Council informing the council of Northumbria in Bloom 2003 and Tynedale Council will be hosting the 2003 events and asking if the council would like to take part in the 2003 competition. The council fully agreed not to take part in the 2003 competition.

 

4. Notice received from the Information Commissioner in regards to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Publication schemes and this council will be required to adopt a publication scheme.

A model scheme will be available in due course, and the clerk was authorised to apply for adoption of the model scheme on behalf of the council.

 

6.         Any other business

 

A)         Parish seats

 

Councillor H. Learman has been able to get a local tradesman to inspect the Parish seats (P. Dixon) and it was agreed councillor A. Winstanley would go with P. Dixon around the Parish inspecting the seats and noting what work was required to obtain an estimate. It was fully agreed if the estimate was within the council’s budget for 2002/2003 that the work be carried out as soon as possible.

 

B)         Footpaths/Rights of way

 

The footpath/right of way from the A69 roundabout to Anick Village is urgently in need of attention and overgrowth cut back. NCC to be requested to carry out this work.

 

C)         Highways Matters

 

Work is required to the highways half way between Fernhill crossroads and the Military road. NCC to be asked to carry out these repairs as soon as possible.

D)         St Camilas Bank (Cancer Bridge)

Following damage to a wall which has not been repaired over a long period of time. There are still obstructions causing traffic problems. NCC are to be requested to take action with the owners to have this matter resolved.

 

E)         Industrial Estate

 

Trees on the highway are causing problems for traffic using the Industrial estate. NCC are to be asked to investigate this matter and carry out any necessary works.

F)         Gas Pipe’s Oakwood

Following new gas pipes been laid in Oakwood, the area was now a mess and in generally untidy as no reinstatement has taken place to date. British Gas/ Transco are to be contacted and requested to carry out the reinstatement as quickly as possible.

G)         Oil Drilling, Bingfield

There has been great concern recently in regards to the proposals to explore for oil at Bingfield, and the problems this can cause if permission is granted to the whole area.  This council has not been contacted to date but the council fully agreed to monitor the matter very carefully.

H)    Remembrance Sunday 10th November 2002.

Councillor A. Winstanley kindly agreed to lay the wreath on behalf of the council at St. John Lee church on Sunday 10th November 2002.

7.         Date of next meeting

It was confirmed the date of the next meeting would be Wednesday 15th January 2003 at 7pm and changes to this date would be agreed with the council chairman and clerk.

The meeting closed at 8pm.