Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 12th January 2006
in Newbiggin-on-Lune Public Room at 7.30 pm
Present: Councillor John Bull (Chairman) Councillors Caroline Morris,
Ernest Leach,
Fanny Jackson, Hilary Mirrey, Janet Brownrigg.
District Councillor, Michael Metcalfe-Gibson and County Councillor
Tim Stoddard.
Clerk, Chris Elphick.
Winston Collinge – Deputy Chairman of Cumbria Association
of Local Councils
Tom McMullen, MBE., Quality Parish Co-ordinator, CALC
Clive Moth, Quality Parish Area Co-ordinator, CALC.
1 member of public – John Jackson
Presentation of Quality Parish Status Certificate
The Clerk had prepared a portfolio of evidence of the activities of the parish council and submitted it for examination by the County Accreditation Panel on 22nd November 2005.
Winston Collinge, Deputy Chairman of the Cumbria Association of Local Councils (CALC) presented the Chairman with a framed Certificate of Accreditation, confirming Ravenstonedale Parish Council’s competence in accordance with DEFRA specification. Mr Collinge noted that, since the start of the scheme in 2003, only 236 of approximately 10,000 parishes nationally had received accreditation. Ravenstonedale is the first in Eden District.
Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of personal or prejudicial interest in
any agenda item.
Apologies for absence had been received from Paul Capstick
Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 10th November 2005 had
been circulated.
Resolved that the minutes be signed by the Chairman as a correct
record
Public Participation
There were no contributions from members of the public
Children’s Playgrounds
It was reported that the highly acclaimed fund-raising Variety Show
held In N-o-L Public Hall on 10th December 2005 had raised the sum
of £600. towards the fund.
The Clerk has received Grant Application forms from some likely
sources of funding and will be making applications as soon as quotations
for works are received.
Children from Ravenstonedale Endowed School have visited the wooded
area of the Scandal Beck site and will be suggesting ways in which
it may be developed as a nature reserve to help with their studies
within the national curriculum.
The Scandal Beck site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
and the whole of Ravenstonedale is a Conservation Area. It is, therefore,
necessary to consult with several bodies to avoid inappropriate
development. To date, site meetings have been held with representatives
of the Environment Agency, and English Woodlands as well as potential
contractors who have added their advice. A meeting with Maggie Robinson
of English Nature is also programmed.
The lease for N-o-L site has still not been received. The Clerk
has again written to the landlord’s agent.
Ravenstonedale Parish Council Website
The Clerk has been submitting information to Stan Frost for inclusion
on the website. It is hoped to have the site ready for launch very
soon.
Winter 2006 Newsletter
The Winter edition of the Parish Council Newsletter is expected
to be ready for distribution by the end of January. The possibility
of including advertising is being considered. This would contribute
to the production costs.
It is hoped to be able to announce the Website address in the Newsletter.
Chairman and Clerk will refine the distribution address lists.
Proposed inclusion of Howgills including Ravenstonedale in the
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Following the publication of “Our Forgotten Landscapes”
by Friends of the Lake District (FoLD), the Clerk had been in contact
with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) and the
Countryside Agency in order to ascertain the current situation and
to enquire about the local consultation process.
The response from both agencies was that the FoLD publication was
solely the opinion of FoLD rather than a definitive document. The
Countryside Agency has now engaged consultants to develop ideas
gained during the initial assessment of the area. This will include
local consultation – probably starting in February 2006.
Planning Applications
No. 05/0783 CHANGE OF USE FROM AGRICULTURAL FIELD TO VEHICLE TURNING/PARKING
AREA
Type Full Application
Location Land at Hill Cottage, Ravenstonedale
Applicant Mr MT & Mrs SE Metcalfe-Gibson
Parish Council No objections GRANTED
No. 05/0784 REMOVAL OF, AND NEW PARTITION WALLS; NEW INTERNAL DOORWAYS
AND NEW WINDOWS
Type Listed Building Consent
Location Hill Cottage, Ravenstonedale
Applicant Mr MT & Mrs SE Metcalfe-Gibson
Parish Council No objections GRANTED
No. 05/0772 CREATION OF ADDITIONAL WINDOW; INSERTION OF THREE ROOF
LIGHTS; CREATION OF ROOMS WITHIN ROOFSPACE; CREATION OF W.C. WITHIN
STORE ROOM and REPLACEMENT OF METAL GARAGE DOOR TO WOODEN DOORS
Type Listed Building Consent
Location Coldbeck Farmhouse, Ravenstonedale
Applicant RP & JM Johnson
Parish Council No objections GRANTED
No. 05/0885 CONVERSION OF BARN TO 3 HOLIDAY LETS
Type Listed Building Consent
Location High Lane, Newbiggin-on-Lune
Applicant ME & DM Boustead
Parish Council No objections GRANTED
No. 05/0813 CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING REDUNDANT SCHOOL TO FORM
ADDITIONAL ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION FOR THE DISABLED, TO EXISTING
OUTWARD BOUND CENTRE
Type Full Application
Location Green Slack Outward Bound Centre
Applicant Dr H Frankland
Parish Council No objections GRANTED
No. 05/0912 UTILISATION OF ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS AND REAR CONSERVATORY
Type Full Application
Location Scandal Beck Cottage, Mill Street, Ravenstonedale
Applicant Mr & Mrs G Ashworth
Parish Council No objections WITHDRAWN
No. 05/0965 EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING INTO ADJOINING VACANT
BUILDING TO CREATE ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Type Full Application
Location Ash Pot, Ravenstonedale
Applicant Mr & Mrs S Manoucheri GRANTED
No. 05/1002 DISABLED ACCESS RAMP TO ROADSIDE ELEVATION OF CHAPEL
Type Full Application
Location Ravenstonedale Methodist Chapel
Applicant Ravenstonedale Methodist Chapel
Parish Council No objections or observations
No. 06/1117 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.
Finance
Accounts for payment
C J Elphick (overtime re: QPS) £250.00
C J Elphick (50% SLCC Subscription) £ 42.00
Viking Direct £ 58.68
The foregoing three accounts were approved for payment.
Account Balances at 04/01/2006
Treasurer Account £ 37.63
BMM Account £2,837.29
£2,874.92
Playground Account £6,924.19
Joint Parishes Plan Proposal for Kirkby Stephen & District
Cllr Morris reported that, at the meeting held on Wed. 30th November
2005, a start had been made on compilation of a questionnaire. The
draft would be circulated to all parishes for comment at the next
meeting in January.
Highways
Damage to the road surface in Weasdale and potholes in Scar Sykes
road had been reported to the Highway Authority. Some repairs had
been effected but not all. Clerk to follow up.
A letter had been sent to Baroness Young of Old Scone supporting
elements of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC)
Bill relating to use of mechanically propelled vehicles on green
roads.
Confirmation of Definitive Map & Statement Orders made since
the original publication has been received from Cumbria County Council.
Cumbria Police
The council has been notified of a change to the Cumbria Police
Non-emergency Telephone Number to: 0845 33 00 247
Correspondence received
NALC Local Council Review
Notice of Trailquest event, 19th March, on behalf of Ravenstonedale
School – Ray Morriss
VAC Annual Report
CALC Survey of Local Council functions in Cumbria
Cumbria Countryside Access Strategy – Consultation Document
Cumbria Highways – Working Together
Two Castles Housing Association “Dealing with Anti-Social
Behaviour” leaflet
Glasdon Enviroscape – Surface matting catalogue
WRVS ` Funding policy survey
Highways Agency Traffic information & Roadworks leaflet
SLCC Regional one-day conference – Chorley, 31st January
CALC Circular December 2005
CALC Feedback from Eden Clerks’ Meetings
Great North Air Ambulance 2001-2005
Standards Board Revision of Code of Conduct
The foregoing items were noted and circulated as appropriate.
Date of next meeting: Thursday 9th February 2006 at Ravenstonedale
High Chapel Room
Signed Chairman Date 9th February 2006