SANDHOE PARISH COUNCIL

 

 

The minutes of the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 12th July 2006 at 7.00 pm in Beaufront County First School, Sandhoe, Hexham.

 

Present

 

Councillor R Macfarlane (Chairman of the Council in the chair)

Councillors M Barker, A Winstanley

 

Also Present

 

County Councillor Mrs J B Fearon

Bill Grigg - Clerk to the Council

1 Resident of the Parish

 

Apologies

 

Councillors J Pennie, H Learman

District Councillor N Fearon

 

Declarations of Interest

 

Councillor M Baxter (Beaufront & District Fruit & Vegetable Association)

County Councillor J B Fearon (Tynedale Council Planning and all NCC matters)

 

1.     The Minutes of the Council Meeting held on the 24th April 2006

 

       The minutes of the Council Meeting held on the 24th April 2006 were signed as a correct record.

 

2.     Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on the 24th April 2006

 

       (a)    Ref 4a Highways Matters

 

       NCC District Engineer has inspected the site and has had the road from Corbridge to Eggar potholed.  It is hoped the drainage scheme will alleviate some of the problems.

 

       Councillor M Baxter felt more resurfacing work throughout the parish was required.

 

       NCC have indicated as reported at a previous meeting by County Councillor J B Fearon that several schemes of work are proposed for the Parish during 2006/2007.  It was agreed the Council would monitor the highways within the parish.  Should problems occur between meetings Councillors are asked to contact the Clerk as soon as they happen.

 

       (b)    Mirror - St Camilus Bank

 

This request came from a resident.  NCC will not provide or erect a mirror on this site.  The Council in principle agreed it was a good proposal, and would seek some costings, and if the proposal went ahead it would have to be sited on private land with the necessary permissions.

 

NCC are to be asked for their advice on the best site and possible costings and fees.

 

(c)    Ref 7 - A69 Litter

 

County Councillor J B Fearon reported that a report from the meeting held with Roadlink had been brought to the Environment Scrutiny Committee at Tynedale Council on 11 July 2006.  Litter bins are to be placed for a six month trial period from Styford roundabout to Newbrough, with Tynedale Council providing and emptying the bins to see if this will help.

 

Tynedale Council are to seek support from P Atkinson MP and mount a campaign to upgrade the standards of the A69.

 

At the moment it is normally graded D.  This area has a high number of visitors and we need the standards expected made higher.

 

Roadlink, the Highways Agency and the Secretary of State for Transport will all be asked to support this request as at the moment it is not very clean and tidy.

 

This Council would support Tynedale Council and others in having the A69 standards made higher.

 

The Council will write to Roadlink requesting they remove a dead badger from the road.

 

3.     Planning Matters

 

       Applications

 

       a)     Ref. 20060867

              Howden Joinery Properties Ltd, The Pavilion, Croxley Business Park, Watford.

       Advert consent to display illuminated fascia sign unit 1 Bridge End Industrial Estate, Hexham.

 

       Support the application.

 

b)     Ref. 20060861

       Hexham Community Partnership.

       Advertisement consent, installation of information board at Bridge End Industrial Estate, Hexham.

 

       Support the application.

 

Decisions

 

a)     Ref. 20060627/20060629

       Mrs H Stephenson, Appletrees, Sandhoe.

       Alteration to existing outbuilding to form additional living accommodation association with main dwelling at Appletrees, Sandhoe.

       (This includes listed building consent).

      

       Granted permission dated 28/6/06.

 

b)     Ref. 20060566

       Castlebeck Care (Teesdale) Ltd, 1A Enterprise House, Darlington.

       Two storey extension to provide ten additional bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms and associated facilities to accommodate adults with learning difficulties at Oaklands, Bridge End, Hexham.

 

       Granted permission dated 15/6/06.

 

c)     Ref. 20060509

       Hexham and Northern Mart, Tyne Green, Hexham.

       Construction of agricultural building to house sheep and cattle for lairage and construction of fodder store.  Part of OS field 1951 Anick, Hexham.

 

       Granted permission dated 19/5/06.

 

       Other Related Planning Matters

 

       a)     Tynedale Local Development Framework

              Statement of Community Involvement

 

       The Council accepted and noted the Statement of Community Involvement from Tynedale Council.

 

b)     Northumberland Minerals & Waste Development Framework

 

NCC have overlooked to consult with the Parish on the Northumberland Minerals & Waste Development Framework in regards Anick Grange Haugh.

 

Tynedale Council were consulted and they have objected to the proposal.

 

It was fully agreed this Council object most strongly to the proposals as it lies within Grade 2 agricultural land.

 

The area lies within the green belt and Anick is only approximately 400 metres to the north of the site, Sandhoe lies 1 - 2 km to the north east and several properties are very close to the site.

 

4.     Financial Matters

 

       a)     Income                                        

 

              27/04/06   Bank Interest C/A                            £      0.26

              27/05/06   Bank Interest C/A                            £      0.25

              27/06/06   Bank Interest C/A                            £      0.12

              02/06/06   Bank Interest D/A                            £      1.46

 

       b)     Payments

 

              01/05/06   W C Grigg (fee)                              £   165.00

              01/06/06   W C Grigg (fee)                              £   165.00

              01/07/06   W C Grigg (fee)                              £   165.00

              12/07/06   NCC (rent of room)                          £     15.00

              12/07/06   NALC (fees)                             £     71.61

              12/07/06   W C Grigg (administration)                 £     28.00

              12/07/06   G Caldwell (internal audit)                  £     80.00

              12/07/06   Beaufront & District (advert)               £     30.00

                             Fruit & Vegetable Association

 

       c)     Statement of Accounts 2005/2006

 

       The Council received the accounts from the Internal Auditor’s inspections with no points being raised.

 

       It was fully agreed the accounts be accepted and adopted.

 

       The Chairman and Clerk were given the authority to sign the accounts.

 

d)     Certificate of Assurance

 

       The Council fully agreed the Certificate of Assurance for 2005/2006 and fully agreed the Chairman and Clerk sign the certificate on behalf of the Council.

 

5.     Correspondence

 

(a)    Letter from Tynedale Community Partnership re. Tynedale Community Plan 2006 in regards to the reviewing of the Community Plan.  The Council discussed the headings:-

 

       (i)     Support and develop children and young people.

       (ii)    Healthier communities for all.

       (iii)   Safer communities.

       (iv)   Promote economic wellbeing.

       (v)    Building inclusive and strong communities.

       (vi)   Caring for our environment.

       (vii)   Safeguard and promote our culture and heritage.

 

       The Council fully supported all these points.

 

(b)    Letter from R Abraham in regards a seat in memory of Anna Abraham who died recently.

 

       Mr Abraham would like to replace the seat beside the entrance to Target House and place a plaque on the seat using the words "my favourite seat" which in the past was carved on the damaged seat in memory of his wife.

 

       The Council have no objection to this proposal and fully agreed Mr Abraham be allowed to do this in memory of his late wife.

 

(c)    Notice from the Deputy Prime Minister's office re. bylaws and enforcing bylaws.  The Council noted the contents of the report.

 

6.     Any urgent business allowed by the Council Chairman

 

       a)     Beaufront and Anick WI Seat

 

       The seat donated by Beaufront and Anick WI to mark the closure of the local WI has now been purchased by the WI and will be sited in Fairfield Crescent, Oakwood.  Tynedale Council have agreed to install and recharge to the Council.

 

b)     Beaufront & District Fruit and Vegetable Association

 

       It was agreed to take an advert at the cost of £30 in the 2006 programme.  Councillor M Baxter will forward details to the Show Secretary.

 

c)     Cutting back of bridleways/verges in the Parish

 

       Councillor M Baxter was concerned at the lack of cutting back of the bridleways and verges within the Parish.  After a long discussion on this matter it was agreed if NCC are not cutting back the bridleways and verges the Council would pay to have this done this year.  A figure of £300 was agreed which could be spent.  Councillor R Macfarlane agreed to seek two tender prices.  The Clerk would speak to the Rights of Ways Officer at NCC and if necessary the landlowner's agent on this matter. 

 

       Please note:  NCC have informed the clerk they have a contractor who is supposed to cut the bridleway in June and November.  A new contractor was appointed this year.  Following a discussion with the Council Chairman it was agreed he would inspect the area by 25th July and if the work is not done by NCC contractors the Chairman and Clerk will award the tender to carry out the work to be paid by the Council. 

 

       In future financial years, NCC have agreed if we wish to appoint a local contractor they will contribute towards the payment so our areas are kept tidy.

 

d)     Safety Measures - A69 Roundabout - St. Camilus, Hexham

 

       It was agreed to write once again to Roadlink requesting safety measures to be installed on the A69 roundabout to allow residents of the Parish to walk in safety from the Parish into Hexham.  They have to cross the roundabout to get on the Hexham side.

 

7      Date of Next Meeting

 

       It was agreed the date of the next meeting would be Thursday 28th September 2006 at 7.30 pm. 

 

The meeting closed at 8.55 pm.