SANDHOE PARISH COUNCIL

 

 

The minutes of the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 20th  July 2005 at 7.00 pm in Beaufront County First School, Sandhoe.

 

Present

 

Councillor R Macfarlane (Vice Chairman of the Council in the chair)  Councillors H Learman, M Baxter, A Winstanley

 

Also Present

 

Chris Fewster (in regards to Bridge End Site, Hexham)  Bill Grigg - Clerk to the Council

 

Apologies

 

Councillor J Pennie (Chairman of the Council)  County Councillor Mrs J B Fearon  District Councillor N Fearon

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

It was fully agreed the Council would hear the presentation by Chris Fewster before going into full Council business.

 

 

Presentation by Chris Fewster re. Bridge End Site, Hexham

 

The Council Chairman had agreed Chris Fewster could attend the Council meeting and give a short presentation on the proposals to develop the Bridge End site.

 

Mr Fewster outlined with detailed plans the proposals they have now submitted to Tynedale Council's Planning Department for consideration.

 

(This Council will be consulted in due course via Tynedale Council and it is at that time the Council will submit its comments.)

 

The plans are for a DIY store operated by Focus and office accommodation, no tenants to date.

 

Council members discussed all the issues with Mr Fewster in regards the application and the application being contrary to Tynedale Council's local plan, i.e. proposed hotel site.  At this stage Councillor R Macfarlane thanked Mr Fewster for attending the meeting and explaining the proposals. 

 

At this stage Mr Fewster left the meeting.

 

1.         The Minutes of the Council meeting held on the 21st April 2005 and on the 18th May 2005

 

            The minutes of the Council meetings held on the 21st April 2005 and on the 18th May 2005 were signed as correct records.

 

2.         Matters arising from the minutes of the Council meetings held on the 21st April 2005 and on the 18th May 2005

 

            a)         Ref. 8c Beaufront Road/Anick Grange

 

                        There has been no response from NCC in regards any improvements that could be implemented to stop accidents on the bend, and the Council's request for minor road repairs.  The Council will write again to NCC seeking a response and hopefully some action.

 

            b)         Ref f BOATS/Footways

 

                        The recently opened BOAT by NCC requires some cutting back as does the footways within the Parish.  NCC are to be asked to carry out this work.

 

            c)         Ref Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on 18th May 2005

 

                        There has been no more information supplied to the Council re. Eggar, except a copy of the draft Netcen report which was sent to the Council Chairman.  He has raised some queries and awaiting a reply.  Councillor A Winstanley took the report to study the contents.

 

                        Should any urgent matters arise in regards to Eggar a special Council meeting will be called.

 

3.         Planning Matters

 

            i)          Planning Applications

 

                        a)         Ref. 20050759

                                    Anick Farm, Anick, Hexham.

 

                                    Construction of conservatory to rear of above location.

                                    Support the application.

 

                        b)         Ref. 20050709

                                    2 Beaufront, Woodhead, Sandhoe, Hexham

                                   

                                    Replacement of opening window with an opening door (listed building consent)

                                    Support the application.

 

            ii)         Planning Decisions

 

                        a)         Ref. 20050454

                                    S M Turnbull,  Two Tools, Redesmouth Road, Bellingham.

 

                                    Change of use from tyre sales and repairs to timber supplies including cutting shed and outdoor storage of timber at Tyne Valley Tyres, Bridge End, Hexham.           

 

                                    Granted permission 20th  June 2005.

 

4.         Financial Matters

 

            a)         Income

 

                        Bank Interest                          £

                        27/04/05         C/A                 0.25p

                        27/05/05         C/A                 0.24p

                        27/06/05         C/A                 0.24p

                        27/06/05         D/A                 1.60

 

            b)         Payments

 

                        17/06/05         Corbridge Parish Council (rent)                  £  10.00

                        20/07/05         NCC (2 meetings rent)                                 £  30.00

                        20/07/05         NALC (fee)                                                    £  69.67

                        20/07/05         W C Grigg (administration)              £  25.00

                        01/05/05         W C Grigg (fee)                                             140.00

                        01/06/05         W C Grigg (fee)                                             £140.00

                        01/07/05         W C Grigg (fee)                                             £140.00

                        25/07/05         G Caldwell (auditors fees)               £  80.00

 

 

            c)         Bank Balances

 

                        Current a/c     27/06/05         £3,475.95

                        Deposit a/c    27/06/05         £276.30

 

            d)         Accounts 2004 - 2005

 

(i)         The Council fully agreed the accounts for 2004-2005 and the accounts were duly signed as agreed by the Council.

 

(ii)        The Council fully agreed to the statement of assurance and duly agreed that the audit form be signed.  All the financial matters in the statement of accounts were agreed by the Council and checked by the Council's internal auditors.

 

5.         Correspondence

 

a)         Notice from Tynedale Council re. supplementary planning document planning obligations for sport and play facilities when building new houses.  The Council noted the contents of this notice.

 

b)         Notice from Tynedale Council re. Tynedale Local Development Framework Addendum.  The Council noted the contents of this notice and it would be filed in the Planning file should any Councillor want more information.

 

c)         Notice from the North East Assembly re. Shaping the North East Regional Spatial Strategy.  The Council noted the contents of this notice.

 

d)         Notice of the issue papers from NCC re. Northumberland Minerals and Waste Development Framework.

 

6.         Any Urgent business allowed by the Chairman

 

            a)         Stones on Main Road at Anick

 

Stones have appeared on the roadsides/verges on the Main Road beside the Rat Inn at Anick.  This is a highways matter and NCC are to be asked to investigate this matter.

 

b)         Rat Inn Award

 

The Council were delighted with the recent award to the Rat Inn and send their congratulations and thanks to the owners of the Rat Inn for all their hard work.

 

c)         Highways

 

The condition of the Beaufront Road from the Bridge End to the sewerage works is in a bad state of repair.  NCC to be asked to carry out repair works.

 

d)         A Boards/Notices

 

There is a problem with traders displaying A boards on the Bridge End and other traders placing notices on lampposts and sites which in principle are illegal.

 

Following a discussion on this matter it was decided to write to the Planning Department at Tynedale Council and NCC Highways Department expressing this Council's concerns at these unsightly signs.

 

9.         Date of Next Meeting

 

            It was confirmed the date of the next meeting would be Thursday 17th November 2005 at 7.00 pm.

 

The meeting closed at 8.30 pm.