Ravenstonedale Parish Council

Notice of a Meeting to be held on Thursday 9th March 2006
in Newbiggin-on-Lune Public Hall at 7.30 pm

AGENDA

1. Declarations of Interest
Councillors must declare if they have any personal or prejudicial interest in any item on this agenda.

2. Apologies for absence

3. Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 9th February 2006.

4. Public Participation
Contributions from members of the public

5. Children’s Playgrounds
Report of current position.

6. Ravenstonedale Parish Council Website
Now running at Ravenstonedale.org/Parish Council
Suggestions invited for additional information

7. EDC Scrutiny Review of Street Cleansing Services
Survey

8. Planning Applications
No. 05/1117 CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF FARMHOUSE TO B&B USE AND USE OF BYRE TO ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION. CONVERSION OF EXISTING BARNS TO PROVIDE FOUR SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY UNITS.
Type Full Application (No. 06/0118 – Listed Building for same items)
Location Low Stennerskeugh, Fell End, Ravenstonedale
Applicant R Greaves and D Temple
Parish Council No objections. Appears to comply with local plan GRANTED

No 06/0157 REMOVAL OF BRIDGE ABUTMENT AND RE-GRADE THE SLOPE
Type Full Application
Location Smardale Gill Nature Reserve
Applicant Cumbria Wildlife Trust (Andrew Walter)

No. 06/0152 TWO STOREY REAR AND SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONS AND MINOR ALTERATIONS
Type Full Application
Location Peter House, Ravenstonedale
Applicant Lt Col & Mrs L D Wood

No. 06/0151 CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING BARN TO CREATE A CYCLE CENTRE AND LEISURE FACILITY
Type Full Application
Location South Barn, Street Farm, Ravenstonedale
Applicant Mr & Mrs D Roper

No. 06/0150 CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING BARN TO CREATE 4 No. SERVICED HOLIDAY LETS WITH BED & BREAKFAST FACILITY
Type Full Application
Location South Barn, Street Farm, Ravenstonedale
Applicant Mr & Mrs D Roper

9. Finance
Sums received
Customs & Excise (VAT reclaim) £ 371.93

Accounts for payment
Clerk’s Admin Expenses £
Viking Direct (Printer Ink) £ 45.50

Account Balances at 03/03/06
Parish Council Current a/c £ 433.51
Parish Council BMM a/c £2,095.85
Playground a/c £7,565.03

10. Suggestions for Venue for Ravenstonedale Meetings when High Chapel Closes

11. Annual Review of Clerk’s Salary
New rates received from NALC/SLCC.

12. Childline North West
Request for funding

13. Correspondence received
CCC Neighbourhood Forum Meeting – Wed. 15th March – Appleby Supper Rooms.
Big Lottery Fund – New funding round, 2005-2009
Eden Association of Local Councils – Meeting Penrith TH Mon 3rd April 6.30 pm
VAC Parish Plan Group – Orton Market Hall Wed 22nd March 7.30pm
Highways Agency – Roadworks Information
Open Space – Magazine of Open Spaces Society

Date of next meeting: Thursday 20th April 2006 at Ravenstonedale High Chapel.

C J Elphick Clerk to Ravenstonedale Parish Council – 015396 20605