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MINUTES OF BRANDESBURTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Held on Monday 14th June 2010 at 7.00pm in the Chapel Schoolroom
7.00pm - 7.30pm OPEN MEETING
4 residents attended the open meeting. The issues raised were: 1. The cutting of the grass on Frodingham Road past the Playpark. The grass has not been cut from the road up to the hedge. 2. There is a blocked gulley between lamp-posts 12 and 13. 3. The new footpath on Frodingham Road was good and much appreciated. 4. The next Neighbourhood Watch meeting is Tuesday 22nd June at 7.30pm. Concern was raised that no- one had attended the last meeting. There have been several incidents in the village since the last meeting and it is hoped more people will attend the next one. 5. Concern was raised about the state of Catwick Lane outside of Broady’s eg mud on the road, and unpleasant smells. It is thought the entrance has been widened. 6. Concern was raised about the number of caravan parks in the area. This is something the PC is aware of, and is addressing. 7. Concern was raised about the application from Greengrass Caravan Park for a year round licence to provide alcohol and entertainment. There is the issue of noise for Hempholme residents and also how nuisance incidents would be dealt with. The PC was asked for help in opposing the licence.
The Chairman thanked everyone for attending and hoped that the Parish Council could help with some of the problems/issues raised.
Mr John Wilson attended from the East Riding NHS to talk about the services of the NHS. He distributed leaflets and gave the vision for the future, the current concerns eg dealing with a growing elderly population and what the priorities for the future will be. He answered council members’ questions and took away points to check out and provide answers to.
PRESENT: Mr. Marlow (Chair), Mr. Atkinson, Miss Coates, Mrs. Gombault, Mrs. Howe, Mr. Kittmer, Mrs. Musgreave, Mr. Richardson, Miss Tindall,
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Mr Samuel, Councillor Evison and Councillor Owen
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: These were signed by the Chairman as a true record.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Mr Richardson expressed an interest in the Allocations Development Plan item.
MATTERS ARISING:
1. The clerk had contacted ERYC about the excess rubbish being left at the recycling area. They provided a contact number for the clerk to use and they will arrange for the rubbish to be collected when necessary. It was raised that there is currently broken glass around the bins. The clerk will check and then contact ERYC. 2. The clerk had also raised the issue of roadside litter near the caravan parks on Hempholme Lane. ERYC were going to send a crew to clear up. 3. There has been no response from Persimmon Homes. The clerk was asked to contact the enforcement officer. 4. The clerk will email the updated parish plan to members 5. There had been no response to the query of resurfacing the village end of Frodingham Road. The clerk was asked to pursue. 6. The clerk will print out the updated emergency plan to check how many people needed to be contacted by telephone to ask if they would be willing to have their contact details included. 7. The seat at the junction of the road to Burshill cannot be repaired. The clerk has priced a replacement and it was approved for the bench to be purchased. 8. The clerk asked if all members had returned their Members’ Interest form. 9. A resident has expressed an interest in taking up the litter picking due to Margaret Cundill relinquishing the job and will commence immediately.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS 1. DC/10/01563/REG3/EASTNN. Erection of 1.8m high chain link fence to replace existing timber fence at Brandesburton Primary School, Main Street, Brandesburton for ERYC. REJECTED. Current fence viewed as perfectly adequate and so it is considered to be a waste of public funds. Unanimous. 2. DC/10/01838/STPLE/STRAT. Erection of a 16,000 bird free range egg laying unit at Mount Ephrain Farm, Bridlington Road, Brandesburton for PA & S Copeland. APPROVED. Subject to adequate screening. Unanimous. 3. DC/10/02128/STPLF/STRAT. Erection of extension to free range laying unit (amendment to: 10/01490/STPLF) at land south of Manor Farm, Rotsea Road, Hempholme for Manor Wood Ltd. APPROVED. Subject to screening along the east side. 6 voted for, 2 against.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD PROPOSALS – UPDATE Mrs Gombault reported that the public consultation is in progress. See update at the end. The next local meeting is in Leven Sports Hall on 25th June, 2.00pm – 7.00pm.
PARISH PLAN – ACTION PLAN
Parish Plan The clerk is to email the updated plan to all the members.
Commuted sums. A letter has been received stating that the bid for further funds to continue the planting scheme has been unsuccessful. It has been indicated that a bid to improve the Playpark would be seen as the best use of the monies at this point. An Expression of Interest form has been completed.
THE PLAYPARK
Due to the development with the commuted sums as listed above, the repair to the wet pour has been placed on hold until further notice.
ALLOCATIONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Mrs Gombault reported on a meeting held at County Hall she has attended with Miss Tindall and the clerk. All members had been sent the documents giving the proposed allocation of residential development assigned to Brandesburton. The parish council’s concerns were those expressed by other representatives at the meeting eg would highways infrastructure be able to cope, had the impact on schools been considered, had flood risk implications been considered.
FUNDED REPLACEMENT LIGHTING PROGRAMME The clerk was asked to contact ERYC with regard to possible lighting at the end of Church Lane.
STOCKWELL LANE –NEW ROAD BRIDLE PATH Mr Marlow had received an estimate of £100 for tarmac chipping. He is to pursue.
LAND OWNED BY MR B JEFFERSON
Mr Jefferson is willing to consider renting the land to the PC as a car park at a rent that would reflect the capital value of the land. Mr Atkinson was asked to ascertain the value of the land and what a fair rent would be for the PC.
CORRESPONDENCE
The following planning decisions were read out: 1. DC/09/03990/PLF/EASTNN/JA. Erection of three two-storey dwellings (one with garage) and one block of three apartments and two dwellings with detached garages, all with associated works and alteration to existing access (renewal of Ref:06/02783/PLF) at Reeds House, Reedsway, Brandesburton for Ingleby and Hobson. APPROVED. (PC refused). 2. DC/10/01490/STPLF/STRAT/HCOLD. Erection of 24,000 bird free range egg laying unit (Amended Scheme of 08/01770/STPLF) at land south of Manor Farm, Rotsea Road, Hempholme for Manor Wood Ltd APPROVED. (PC approved) 3. Appeal of Enforcement Notice: App/E2001/C/10/2126763 by Mr. G Taylor & Mrs. Taylor. 4. The application for funding from the Local Paths Partnership Scheme has been successful with £789.809 granted. There is a carry-over of £580.60 in the PC accounts from 2009/10. 5. Notice of the AGM for the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership on 7th June was received 6. The external auditor has passed the PC accounts for 2009/10. 7. River Hull Flood Risk Strategy consultation document has been received. 8. Hornsea Area Renaissance Partnership (HARP) have a vacancy on the Board for a parish council representative. 9. Tackling anti social behaviour in our community – an update on interventions between 1st October 2009 and 31st March 2010 has been received. 10. Community Plus Road Show – to be held 5th July at Bridlington Spa, This is intended to showcase the range of support available to voluntary & community groups. 11. There is an ‘Online Funding Applications’ day to be held at Bridlington Club for Young People on 15th June. 12. Information has been received on various NALC courses/seminars 13. Information has been received on SLCC courses/conferences 14. Information has been received on the Certificate in Local Council Administration. 15. Bridlington and Driffield LAT - minutes from May have been received. 16. Slides showing the presentations of the Biodiversity seminar have been received. 17. Information on the launch of the Mineral Regs 25, available on CD, has been received. 18. Information has been received on the successes of the Long Riston Football team. ACCOUNTS: The clerk reported that the External Auditor had passed the accounts for 2009/10.
Remittance Advice 1. Allotment rents £235.00 2. Local paths grant £789.80
The following accounts were approved for payment.
1. Audit commission £158.63 2. Brushstrokes. Supply and fitting of 2 signs at Playpark £140.00 3. Groundtech. Parish grass cutting £188.00 4 Mr E J Waites. Church Yard grass cutting £569.00 5. Miss M Slattery. Clerk’s salary, expenses, office sundries £238.47 6. Mr J Allison. Parish paths cutting £324.65 7. Mr R Kittmer. Plants etc for village troughs £ 63.34
ANY OTHER BUSINESS. 1. Concerns were raised regarding the weeds around the security fencing at the side of Costcutter. Mr. Marlow is to contact Mr Carl Wright. 2. The Church is to write to residents on Church Lane giving them a contact telephone number to ring if anything suspicious is seen. 3. The Greengrass alcohol licence application. The clerk is to contact ERYC. 4. Concerns were raised regarding the proliferation of weeds in the new planning beds at the recycling area. Mr Kittmer is to contact the Young Farmers to ask if they would take on as a project. 5. Concern was raised regarding the alterations to the entrance at the Billabong Caravan Park. The clerk was asked to contact Mike Peeke. 6. Mr Kittmer announced that, due to a busy schedule next year, he will step down from co-ordinating the Planting Committee at the end of the year. 7. It was raised that some way should be found to keep the edges of the general footpaths weeded. 8. Mr Marlow read out an article from Lund Link on the possibility of speed check training for volunteers. This had proved to be successful in reducing the number of speeding cars in other communities.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 10.00pm.
MINUTES
OF BRANDESBURTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held on Monday 10th May at 7.00pm in the Chapel Schoolroom
PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mrs. Gombault, Mrs. Howe, Mr. Kittmer, Mr. Marlow, Mrs. Musgreave, Mr. Richardson, Mrs. Whitfield, Councillor Evison and Councillor Owen
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Miss Coates, Miss Tindall
ELECTION OF OFFICERS Proposed by Seconded by
CHAIRMAN MR J MARLOW MR ATKINSON MRS WHITFIELD
VICE CHAIRMAN MRS J GOMBAULT MR ATKINSON MR RICHARDSON
PARISH HALL REP MR J MARLOW MR ATKINSON MRS HOWE
PARISH PATHS REP MR S SAMUELS MR RICHARDSON MRS GOMBAULT
ALLOTMENT REP MR C RICHARDSON MRS GOMBAULT MR ATKINSON
PUBLICITY REP MRS J GOMBAULT MR RICHARDSON MRS WHITFIELD
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: These were signed by the Chairman as a true record.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
MATTERS ARISING:
1. The issue of the size of the caravan parks is still ongoing. It was suggested that in future the parish council is more proactive when commenting on planning applications eg including a design statement. 2. The issue of roadside litter at the out- of- village sites was raised. The clerk is to contact ERYC to check if anything can be done. 3. There has been no response from Persimmon Homes. 4. The overhanging branches on Starcarr Lane have been cut back. 5. Mr Atkinson has updated the parish plan and will email out to members. 6. No date has been set for a meeting with Mr Middleton. 7. The clerk was asked to telephone those people who have not responded to the letter asking if they would be willing to have contact details listed in the emergency plan. 8. Following on from the Village Task Force the poor state of Frodingham Road was raised. The clerk is to contact Mike Peeks to check if anything can be done. 9. No response has been received from the owner of the Dacre Car Park. The clerk was asked to write again and see if he would be willing to rent it in the interim. 10. The clerk still pursuing if anything can be done about the rubbish being left at the recycling bins. 11. The clerk was asked to pursue the leaching from Brody’s landfill site.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS 1. DC/09/04437/STPLF/STRAT. Erection of a high guyed 80m high temporary anemometry mast at land west of Rotsea Farm, Rotsea Lane, Rotsea for RES UK and Ireland Ltd. REJECTED. 6 voted for, 1 abstention. 2. DC/10/01490/STPLE/STRAT. Erection of a 24,000 bird free range egg laying unit (Amended scheme of 08/01770/STPLE) at land south of Manor Farm, Rotsea Road, Hempholme for Manor Wood Ltd. APPROVED. This is subject to original application being revoked. Unanimous. 3. Application No.10/50098/TCA. Application to fell trees at Virginia Cottage, Boardman Lane, Brandesburton. REFER TO THE TREE OFFICER. Unanimous. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD PROPOSALS – UPDATE Mrs Gombault reported on the forthcoming round of public consultation.
PARISH PLAN – ACTION PLAN
Parish Plan Mr Atkinson gave members a brief update and will email out the updated version. He will also send a copy to Mr Cammish. The possibility of forming a village youth club was included in the plan. Mr Marlow suggested that a representative from the East Riding Voluntary Action service be invited to speak at a future meeting. Commuted sums. The clerk was asked to pursue the progress of the application for commuted sums.
THE PLAYPARK
Members approved the repair of the wet pour at the base of the sprung duck and for the repainting of the climbing frames. The clerk is to pursue.
LISSETT COMMUNITY WIND FARM FUND The project proposal submitted by the parish council was unsuccessful. Councillor Evison and Owen reported on this first round of applications. There was considerable interest and it was agreed that the villages in closest proximity to the wind farm would get priority. Even with this restriction the successful bids had to be trimmed back. There will be a review at the end of the year. Next year will be more open with the surrounding 7 parishes receiving £1000 each and the remainder of the funding then being allocated as appropriate to the other parishes.
MEMBERS INTEREST Members handed in the completed forms.
ALLOTMENTS The allotment relinquished in March was divided into two in line with the decision made in March of last year. This cleared the waiting list. Two further names were then added and at the beginning of May a further plot was relinquished. This has been divided into two plots, clearing the waiting list again. Any further interest received will be start a new waiting list.
CORRESPONDENCE
The following planning decisions were read out: 1. DC/10/00514/PLF/EASTNN/DKEARN. Construction of dormer windows at front and rear, alterations to side elevation and erection of a detached garage at 72 St Quintin Park, Brandesburton for Mr. H Atkin. REFUSED. (PC refused). 2. DC/10/00570/PLF/EASTNN/PS. Erection of conservatory to side, erection of conservatory to rear, installation of patio doors to side and installation of ground floor window to front at Mill Cottage, Lime Tree Drive, Brandesburton for Mrs. Susie Byass. Application withdrawn. 3. Appeal Ref: APPP/E2002/A/10/2120674. Erection of dwelling at 76A Main Street, Brandesburton for Mr. P J White. The Planning Inspectorate dismissed the appeal. 4. A letter has been received from St Mary’s PCC thanking the parish council for their support in undertaking the cutting of the grass in the churchyard. 5. Mrs Cundill has written to say that she can no longer undertake the litter picking. The PC wished to pass on their thanks to Margaret for keeping the village tidy over the years. If anyone is interested in earning some money through the litter picking, please contact the clerk, Tel: 542085. 6. Notice has been received of revenue footway slurry sealing on Frodingham Road. No date confirmed. 7. Posters have been received giving the dates for public consultation on the draft River Hull Flood Risk Management Strategy. The first meeting is on Friday 21 May at Leven Sports Hall. A poster is on display in the PC notice board. 8. A letter has been received stating that the overgrown trees/hedge had not been cut back on St Quintin Park. The clerk will pursue again. 9. Details of a photographic competition organised by the East Riding Cultural Partnership have been received. The competition is open from October 2010 to November 2011. Photographs could include landscapes, buildings, wildlife, characters or events. 10. The agenda has been received for the meeting on 7th June of the Police and Partners Community Forum for Driffield & Rural and East Wolds & Coastal Wards. Minutes of the last meeting on 8th March were included. 11. ‘Making it happen’ – the East Riding Local Development Framework Core Strategy Preferred Approach & Allocations DPD Potential Sites Consultations has been received. There will be a meeting on Thursday 17th June at Driffield Rugby Club. 12. 60/40 Funded replacement lighting programme 2010/11 notice has been received. This will be the final year of the scheme. It was agreed to review the area at the bottom of Church Road. It will be an agenda item at the next meeting. 13. CE Electric UK have confirmed that a dedicated phone line to use during prolonged power interruptions and other major incidents has been activated. This number is for PC. 14. Details have been received for the 5th Annual East Riding Play Conference, to be held on Saturday 15th May at Brantingham Park. 15. Details have been received for the Regional Conference for the North East of the Society of Local Council Clerks, Tuesday 8th June at Shotton Hall, County Durham. ACCOUNTS: The clerk reported that the Internal Auditor had passed the accounts and they have been submitted to External Audit.
Remittance Advice 1. Parish Precept – first half £5125
The following accounts were approved for payment.
1. Miss M Slattery. Clerk’s salary, expenses, course travel & stamps £203.86 2. Mrs M Cundill, litter picking £ 29.00 3. Beverley & N Holderness Internal Drainage Board rates £ 3.26 4. Mires Beck Nursery, wild flowers for planting £ 75.00
ANY OTHER BUSINESS. 1. Concerns have been raised regarding the pavement outside Wayside Cottage, Aldermans Way. The roots of the eucalyptus tree are causing the pavement to buckle. The clerk to contact the council. 2. The issue of the seat on the Burshill Road was raised again. The clerk is to contact John Allison. 3. Mr Kittmer raised that it would be good to have a few more gardens open on Sunday 20th June. Anyone else willing to open their garden should contact Mr Kittmer, the clerk or any member of the Planting Committee. 4. Mr Marlow is finding out the quantity and cost of hardcore to infill the potholes at the end of Stockwell Lane. This will be raised at the next meeting.
Mr. Marlow thanked Mr Atkinson, on behalf of the parish council, for all his hard work and commitment to the village as Chairman over the last few years.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 8.45pm
MINUTES OF BRANDESBURTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Held on Monday 8th March at 7.00pm in the Chapel Schoolroom
PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson (Chair), Miss Coates, Mrs. Gombault, Mrs. Howe, Mr. Marlow, Mrs. Musgreave, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Samuel, Mrs. Whitfield
Mr Stericker attended for item (1) in correspondence.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Mr. Kittmer, Miss Tindall, and Councillor Evison
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: These were signed by the Chairman as a true record.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
MATTERS ARISING:
1. The clerk has started to compile a list of the local caravan parks, giving size and location. With those immediately adjacent to the village the potential number of incoming residents is high. 2. The clerk has contacted the Costcutter office in Beverley with regards the ‘Make a Difference’ scheme. Evidently it was time limited and a sum has been allocated to Brandesburton Charity Fundraising Group who have given it to the school for a child with special need. Separate sums were also given to Leven and to Cherry Burton. 3. The clerk has contacted Mr. Tomlinson to say the quote for the panel in the Playpark had been approved. 4. The new Dog Exclusion notification letter has been posted at the entrance to the Playpark with a commencement date of 1st June 2010. 5. The clerk has contacted the Young Farmers who would be willing to clear the Playpark of the leaves and twigs when the weather had improved. 6. Mrs Gombault and the Panto group were congratulated on a fine and enjoyable performance. 7. One of the four suggested sites for a new salt bin has been approved. This is on Church Lane. The sites on New Road, the Parish Hall and Main Street/New Road junction did not comply with the criteria. 8. The clerk has been contacted to say a sign will be attached to a post at the roundabout with an arrow pointing to the football field. This will be done in the new financial year. 9. There had been a large number of proposals for councillors to attend the Royal Garden Party in July. A draw has taken place and Councillor Chris Worrall from Holme-on-Spalding-Moor PC and Councillor Neil Poole from Messingham PC will attend.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. DC/09/04003/STPLF/STRAT. Erection of a high-guyed anemometer mast at landfill site at Catwick Grange, Hornsea Road, Leven for Waste Recycling Group Ltd (WRG). REJECTED. Detrimental to residential amenities of Brandesburton, Leven and Catwick. Unanimous 2. DC/10/00443/PLF/EASTNN. Construction of access road to slurry lagoon at land south of Moor Side Farm, Bridlington Road, Brandesburton, for Foster Farms Ltd. APPROVED. Unanimous. 3. DC/10/00570/PLF/EASTNN. Erection of conservatory to side, erection of conservatory to rear, installation of patio doors to side & installation of ground floor window to front at Mill Cottage, Lime Tree Drive, Brandesburton for Mrs. S Byass. REFUSED. Exceeds the footprint of the original development. Unanimous. 4. DC/10/00269/PLF/EASTNN/DKEARN. Erection of detached garage with roof storage space (Amended Plans) at Tom’s Place, Stockwell Land, Brandesburton for Mr. Paul Shipley. APPROVED. Will support subject to the pitch of the roof not exceeding 40 degrees. Unanimous. 5. Tree Preservation Order. Application No.10/00005/TPO. Application to undertake work on trees at Brandesburton Hall. Refer to the Tree Officer. Unanimous. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD PROPOSALS – UPDATE
There is no written update. Mrs Gombault reported that the dredging pilot is proceeding and raised some concerns.
PARISH PLAN – ACTION PLAN
Commuted sums. A letter has been received from the Officer for Commuted Sums asking for further information. The clerk is to respond. The sum previously allocated to a bench will be returned to the remaining pot. Final closing date for applications is February 2014. Planting Group Work is continuing on the spinney at the end of Church Lane. Emergency Plan The Chair and clerk will meet next week to progress the Emergency Plan. Those people who have been identified, as possible contacts in an emergency will receive a letter.
THE PLAYPARK
1. The replacement parts for the Playpark equipment have been received. 2. Mr. Martin Jebson has submitted a quote of £130 + VAT for two signs + attaching them to the basketball equipment. This was approved. 3. A quote has been received for the wet pour. This was £1726 for infilling all around the bases, and £450 for the base of the sprung duck. It was agreed to have the base of the sprung duck repaired first and have the rest of the work undertaken over the next couple of years.
LISSETT COMMUNITY WIND FARM FUND The clerk is to contact Karen Wood to ascertain the types of scheme that could be submitted, particularly whether improvement to the Playpark could be considered.
DRAFT TOURISM ACCOMMODATION GUIDANCE The clerk is to respond.
PERSIMMON RECREATION AREA Persimmon Homes are waiting for a response from Planning. The clerk has contacted the Head of Planning to ask if any action/decision has been taken that could be reported to the PC meeting. The response was not hopeful so the Chair will contact Persimmon Homes to say the PC would like this to be sorted and the current allocated piece of land to be progressed.
CLERK’S SALARY The Chair reported that a job description has been produced for the post of clerk and it may be time to formalise how the salary is decided. He referred to the National Salary Award for Local Council Clerks. He recommended that the middle salary point of the SP18-22 range be adopted. The clerk works on average 20 hrs per month. This would be equal to £2300 per annum. This was approved unanimously. The clerk asked the PC if they would pay for her membership of ERLLCA. This was approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
The following 3 planning decisions were read out: 1. APP/E2001/D/10/2122347. Erection of detached double garage with 2 no. dormer windows to front and external staircase at Poultry farm, Starcarr Lane, Brandesburton for Mrs. T. Stericker. Appeal made to the Planning Inspectorate. 2. DC/09/05051/PLF/EASTNN/DKEARN. Erection of No. 2 single storey extensions to rear and No.2 single storey extensions to front following demolition of existing outbuilding at The Elms, Starcarr Lane, Brandesburton for Mr. Sellers. APPROVED. 3. Tree Application No. STA 6815 for Mr. N Bartrum, 15 Oak Tree Way, Brandesburton. APPROVED with some conditions. 4. Notice received of temporary road closure of Brandesburton Road, North Frodingham over Highthorns Bridge commencing 15th March for an anticipated 3 weeks. 5. Notification of bridge strengthening and highway drain stabilization on A165 Hull-Bridlington road. The sites for work are; Beeford Beck bank stabilization, West Newton bank stabilization, Highthorns bridge replacement, Lissett (Old) bridge, Beeford South, Moorgate Bridge, Grange Road bank stabilization A165 North Frodingham Junction (Warley Cross) and Barmston Bends bridge. 6. Notice of open meeting of Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) on Monday 8th March. 7. There is to be an annual survey of the number of people sleeping rough on the evening of Wednesday 17th March. If anyone knows of someone sleeping rough in Brandesburton would they please contact the clerk. 8. An email has been received from Mr. Arnott, who is trying to set up a meeting with Mr. J. Middleton, Development Control Team Leader, asking if members of the PC wished to attend the meeting. The clerk to respond. 9. A letter has been received reminding members of the council of the requirement to complete and update their Register of Interest form. The clerk is to check the current register and this will be an agenda item for the April meeting. 10. Details have been received of a course ‘End of Year Finance training’ which the clerk would like to attend. This was approved. 11. An email has been received stating that a huge number of questions had been gathered at the public sessions held locally about the draft River Hull Flood Risk Management Strategy. The answers to these questions are now being compiled and will circulated by 12th March. 12. An email has been received stating that the new housing development which includes Oak Tree Way is a private road and not eligible for either a litter or a salt bin. 13. Information has been received on the Coast, Wolds, Wetlands and Waterways 2nd Inland Waterways conference, to be held on Thursday 25th March. 14. Details have been received of ERNLLCA’s Annual Spring Conference, to be held Saturday 17th April at the Ropewalk, Barton upon Humber. The fee for member councils is £50 per delegate. 15. The Humberside Police Parish/Town News Release, dated 27th February has been received. The good news for Brandesburton is that no calls for service in relation to anti-social behaviour had been received. 16. Details have been received of the Joint 3 B’s Project, which is one of the seven pilot projects for the Children’s Workforce Development Council ‘Share’ Programme.
ACCOUNTS:
The Council approved the following accounts for payment.
1. Lappset UK Ltd. Replacement items for Playpark equipment. £35.04 2. Miss M Slattery. Clerk’s salary, expenses & expenses for attending course in Barton £202.56
ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
1. The Chair had attended the ‘Advanced Chairmanship’ course. 2. A resident believes the trees in the Playpark are interfering with the phone lines. The PC believed the resident should contact the telephone company. If proven by them, the PC would consider the options open to deal with it. 3. The possibility of using land on the outskirts of Brandesburton for allotments was raised. It was pointed out this is privately owned land. 4 It is reported that 4 dogs are regularly being let off the leash on the golf course and have attacked other dogs. The clerk is to contact the Dog Warden. 5. The clerk has been contacted regarding dog owners walking their dogs on land past Eastfield Road and letting them off the leash. The Public Protection section is to pursue whether it is feasible to put a notice at the end of the road. 6. The clerk had been contacted by Tim Williams at County Hall regarding the ex-Dacre Arms car park. The clerk has photocopied relevant documents and forwarded to him. 7. It was reported that there are several potholes in the road at the junction of Elmfield Drive/Main Street. The clerk is to contact Mike Peeke. 8. The PC asked the clerk to write another letter to Mr. M Mewburn regarding the trees overhanging the road at Coneygarth.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 8.42pm
MINUTES OF BRANDESBURTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Held on Monday 8th February at 7.00pm in the Chapel Schoolroom
PRESENT: Mr. Marlow (Chair), Mr. Atkinson, Miss Coates, Mrs. Gombault, Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Musgreave, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Samuel, Miss Tindall, Councillor Evison, Councillor Owen
PCSO Laura Maggs and PCSO Sue Edmond attended the meeting to give an update on crime in the village. All had been quiet except for a parked car broken into for items which had been in view.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Mr. Kittmer, Mrs. Whitfield
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: These were signed by the Chairman as a true record.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Mr Marlow declared a non-pecuniary interest in item (4) of the planning applications.
MATTERS ARISING:
1. The clerk has started to compile a list of the local caravan parks, giving size and location. 2. The clerk had posted the notice advising that the Playpark will become a dog exclusion area. She has been advised that there will be a delay in implementation due to the requirement to advertise the relevant dog control orders in the local press. The Animal Warden and Pest Control team will remove the existing notice and replace with a new notice of implementation detailing the appropriate dates. 3. A letter had been sent to the Costcutter offices in Beverley listing the suggested schemes. As there has been no response the clerk will contact by telephone. 4. The clerk had sent details for 4 new salt bins to be installed. The county council will make the decision on suitability. 5. The clerk had written to the owner of Coneygarth regarding the overhanging trees. As yet there has been no response.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. DC/09/05051/PLF/EASTNN. Erection of No.2 single storey extensions to rear and No.2 single storey extensions to front following demolition of existing outbuildings at The Elms, Starcarr Lane, Brandesburton for Mr. Sellers. APPROVED. Unanimous. 2. DC/09/03443/PLF/EASTNN. Erection of steel framed storage shed to replace existing at The Elms Workshops, Starcarr Lane, Brandesburton for Mr. Sellers. APPROVED. Unanimous. 3. DC/10/00087/STPLF/STRAT. Change of use to land to the storage of portable buildings at land south of Waco UK Ltd, Catfoss Industrial Estate, Catfoss Lane, Brandesburton for Waco UK Ltd. REFUSED. Outside the development limit for Catfoss Industrial Estate, will exacerbate the flooding caused by excess surface water, will extend development towards the village. (7 votes against, 1 abstention). 4. DC/10/00269/PLF/EASTNN. Erection of detached garage with roof storage space at Tom’s Place, Stockwell lane, Brandesburton for Mr. Paul Shipley. REFUSED. Roof too high in relation to surrounding properties. Unanimous.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD PROPOSALS – UPDATE
Mrs Gombault gave an update. The latest report is attached.
PARISH PLAN – ACTION PLAN
Commuted sums. The Planting Committee wish to make an application to the commuted sums for £2786. This is to cover the cost of installation of two brick plant troughs flanking the seat on the grassed area off Charters Lane, adjacent to the retirement bungalows. Also for the purchase of plants for the troughs and for shrubs/bulbs for the area at the bottom of Church Lane. If approved, this will leave approximately £6300 in the commuted sums.
The PC approved for the application to be submitted. Miss Tindall abstained as a member of the planting committee.
The clerk is to query £230.70 allocated to a bench and the timescale in which applications can be submitted to the commuted sums.
THE PLAYPARK
1. The inspection report was forwarded to Lappsett who had installed the equipment. A quotation has been received and the clerk and chair will meet to decide what should be addressed in this financial year. 2. Mr John Allison will submit a quote for some minor repair work and for painting/varnishing some of the equipment. 3. Mr James Tomlinson gave a quote of £60 to replace a side of the climbing frame similar to the one he made previously. Members approved this expenditure. 4. A warning notice needs affixing to the sports related equipment. The clerk to pursue. 5. The clerk to pursue the possibility of the leaves and twigs being cleared from the Play Park.
CORRESPONDENCE
The following 4 planning decisions were read out: 1. DC/09/04190/REG3/EASTNN/JS1. Erection of 1.04m high fence at Brandesburton Primary School, Main Street, Brandesburton for ERYC. APPROVED. (PC approved). 2. DC/09/04499/PLF/EASTNN/JA. Siting of steel container and a modular building for office/storage at existing haulage year at Premier Interlink Systems WAKO), Catfoss Industrial Estate, Catfoss Lane, Brandesburton. APPROVED. 3. DC/09/04875/PLF/EASTNN/DMONK. Erection of single storey extension to rear at Myton Lodge, 15 Main Street, Brandesburton for Mr. Roy Myers. APPROVED. (PC approved) 4. DC/09/02049/PLF. Erection of N.1 dwelling at 76A Main Street, Brandesburton for Mr. P White. Appeal made to the Planning Inspectorate. 5. PC insurance renewal received. 6. Agenda for the ERYC Flood Liaison Group for meeting on 5th February. Mrs. Gombault had attended. 7. A letter has been received from Beverley and North Holderness Internal Drainage Board asking for the Conclusion Notice of the Board’s external auditor be placed in the PC notice board. Also a notice of the Drainage rates for 2010/11. These have been placed in the PC notice board. 8. The minutes of the meeting on 15th January of the Bridlington and Driffield Local Action Team (LAT) were received. 9. Dates had been received for 3 training sessions for Leadership Academies run by National Association of Local Councils (NALC). 10. A training course ‘Councillors understanding of the role of clerk’ is being held at 4 different locations in April. 11. The ERYC Standards Committee are looking for nominations for a parish council representative. Mr. Marlow’s name is to be forwarded. 12. ERNLLCA has been allocated 4 places for Chairman or Mayor to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 22nd July 2010. The clerk asked to forward Mr. Atkinson’s name. 13. An article in the East Riding Parish News states that Home Access Grants are available from 7th January which allows eligible parents and carers with children in school years 3 -9 to receive a free computer. It is expected around 2000 pupils in the East Riding may be eligible. People who think they may be eligible for a Home Access Grant should contact Capita on 03332 001004 or contact Ben Chappell on 01482 392439 or email ben.chappell@eastriding.gov.uk 14. An email has been received stating that Mr. Middleton, Development Control Team Leader has offered to meet with residents to discuss concerns about the number and size of local caravan parks. Councillor Evison stated that consultants Scott Wilson had compiled a document for use in Planning Policy which would be available online on Friday but that PCs would be informed as a matter of course. 15. The Local Transport Plan 3 (2011-26) newsletter, February 2010 has been received. 16. A reminder has been sent from NHS that increasingly patients will be asked for their NHS number. It is written on a person’s medical card. Anyone who does not know/cannot find their number should write to Patient Data services, NHS East Riding of Yorkshire, Health House, Grange Park Lane, Willerby HU10 6DT. 17. A brochure has been received from Woodcraft UK, based in Beverley who make timber outdoor furniture.
ACCOUNTS:
Remittance advice 1. Refund of invoices submitted to commuted sums. £1631.62
The Council approved the following accounts for payment.
1. Miss M Slattery. Clerk’s salary, expenses and filing trays, January £196.61
ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
1. A booklet ‘Life’s not always Predictable’ is included with the February edition of East Riding News. A reminder that the PC are working on an emergency plan for the village. 2. The Panto ‘Once upon a panto’ will take place Friday 26th and Saturday 27th February in the Parish Hall commencing at 7.30pm. 3. Mrs Musgreave has been asked by residents of the housing development on the old hospital grounds if a salt bin and litter bin could be provided as it is a private road. The clerk is to make enquiries. 4. The football club would like roadside location signs. The clerk was asked to pursue. 5. An enquiry has been received regarding tenders for grass cutting. The current contract runs for one more year.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 8.30pm
Update to Brandesburton Parish Council on behalf of River Hull Flood Action Group (RHFFAG)
February 2010
Ø The Environment Agency issued a joint press release with the Council before Christmas on the abandonment of the proposal to use Leven Carrs as a flood water storage area, which we announced in the last update. However this was not widely published as we would have wished to see, and we continue to encourage EA to improve their communication to the public, especially in the light of the upcoming consultation.
Ø The 12-week public consultation is still due to start in Spring 2010 and complete by summer 2010, with the final strategy complete before the end of the year. Details are still being finalised and the public should look out for general publicity on this process if not directly advised by EA.
Ø The information drop-in sessions in Beeford, Leven and Leconfield w/c 25th January were well attended. A summary of Q and A’s from these session will be published on the EA website. Members of the Action Group attended each of the sessions and ensured that what we consider some key questions and issues were raised in common across all sessions and to all attendees. We wanted confirmation that in the light of the Leven Carrs option not being adopted that routine maintenance of banks and pumps will continue for the time being – this was obtained. However, there are insufficient funds for replacing pumps or major works to banks, so flooding will happen again unless more funding is found. The campaign must focus on convincing politicians that more funding is essential.
Ø Work starts this month on the Burstwick Drain Dredging Pilot, forming part of a national exercise over about 4 weeks in 6 locations. A 2km stretch from Saltend to the eastern edge of Hedon will be systematically cleared of vegetation and silt from the banks before dredging the drain itself by boat. We hope the results will prove the effectiveness of a rigorous maintenance regime which had been largely abandoned in recent years, and support the case for its reinstatement and the provision of appropriate funding.
Ø A further meeting of the East Riding Regional Flood Liaison Group (including ERYC officers and councillors, Town and Parish Council and Flood Action Group representatives) is to be held 5th February.
Ø Cllr. Jane Evison will attend our next group meeting on 9th February.
Jackie Gombault 5th February 2010
Held on Monday 11th January at 7.00pm in the Chapel Schoolroom
PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mrs. Musgreave, Mrs. Gombault, Mrs. Whitfield, Mr. Kittmer, Mr. Marlow, Mr. Samuel
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Mrs. Howe, Miss Tindall, Miss Coates, Mr. Richardson, Councillor Evison, Councillor Owen
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: These were signed by the Chairman as a true record.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
MATTERS ARISING:
1. The clerk is beginning to compile a list of the local caravan parks, giving size and location. 2. The Playpark inspection report has been received. It was undertaken part way through the dismantling work. See agenda item. 3. The clerk has posted the initial notice advising that the Playpark will become a dog exclusion area. The official council notice will be installed shortly. 4. The overgrown trees on St. Quintin Park will be pruned back by a tree surgeon in late February.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. DC/09/04879/PLF/EASTNN. Erection of steel portal framed building over cattle yard at Larum House, Rotsea Road, Hempholme for Mr. Gareth Taylor. APPROVED. Unanimous. 2. Erection of single storey extension to rear at Myton Lodge, 15 Main Street, Brandesburton for Mr. Roy Myers. APPROVED. 5 voted for, 1 against. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD PROPOSALS – UPDATE
Mr Kittmer reported that there is a joint press release from the Environment Agency and ERYC regarding flood proposals. He will pursue obtaining a copy and will circulate. The PC wished to note their thanks to Councillor Owen and all the volunteers who had worked so hard on this matter. The clerk was asked write to ERYC Chief Executive thanking Councillor Owen.
PARISH PLAN – ACTION PLAN
1. Mr. Kittmer reported for the Planting Committee. The bulb planting is now complete. The area by the recycling bins is complete. The spinney at the end of Church Lane has been cleared though there is still some work to do. It is proposed to build two plant troughs at the end of Charters Lane. Mr Kittmer is to put together a proposal to apply for further funding from the commuted sums. The Chair thanked Mr Kittmer and the planting group for all their hard work. The Open Garden day in 2010 will be Sunday 20th June. 2. The emergency plan - The next step is to contact individuals.
THE PLAYPARK
1. The inspection report has been received and there are a few minor recommendations. The clerk is to contact Mr. John Allison regarding cost to put these right. 2. Playpark committee. There are still not enough volunteers to form a committee. The clerk is to raise again in the issue of the Buzz and to contact one of the volunteers to ask if he knows of anyone else who may be interested.
COSTCUTTER DONATIONS There have been a number of suggestions that the clerk is to forward to D & S Retail main office.
Football club, and other sports clubs - new training equipment Scouts – new camping equipment Church – improvement to the churchyard School – improvement to the wrought iron railings and gate Village Cross – refurbishment Parish Hall – new stage lighting controls
CORRESPONDENCE
The following 2 planning decisions were read out: 1. DC/09/04296/PLF/EASTNN/DKEARN. Alterations and erection of single storey extensions to front and the rear and extension to garage at side at South Lodge, New Road, Brandesburton for Mr. Richard Charter. APPROVED (PC approved). 2. Tree Preservation Order (Brandesburton No.12) 2009. The Council have confirmed the preservation order on the beech tree at Cherry Cottage, Oak Tree Way, Brandesburton. 3. A letter has been received from HART thanking the PC for the donation of £150 towards the Medibus. 4. A letter has been received from Hornsea School & Language College for the donation of £50 towards the Twilight Bus. 5. A letter had been received from ERYC offering Code of Conduct training. 6. The clerk has been confirmed a place on the Back to Basics course in February. 7. The Chair has been confirmed a place on the Advanced Chairmanship Pt 3 course. 8. CWWW Inland Waterways Conference Report has been received. 9. Details of local meetings being held by the Environment Agency on flood risk management have been received. A copy has been placed in the PC notice board. 10. Details of meeting of the East Riding Holderness District Committee on 19th January at Withernsea. Mr. Samuel took the details. 11. An email had been received advising the PC of an Enforcement Notice on the owners of two boats (Raleigh and Tanamara) and a number of landowners with land adjacent to the river and canal at Hempholme. The Notices require the permanent cessation of the use of the land for the stationing of the boats used for human habitation and the removal of the boats from the land by 10th February 2010. 12. The PC have been advised that new revised Standing Orders are to be published and will be available electronically. 13. Details of the Bridlington and District LAT meeting at Driffield on 15th January 2010 have been received. 14. A form to complete had been received regarding the complaint made by the clerk to ERYC on dog fouling. Mr. Kittmer took the form. 15. Copies of a booklet ‘Health Walks 2010’ have been received. A number of these have been placed in the Post Office and give details of organized walks in the area throughout the year. 16. A poster has been received encouraging nominations for the ERYC Chairman’s awards. A copy has been placed in the PC notice board. 17. A survey on anti-social behaviour has been received. The Chair took to complete. 18. The clerk raised that an article in the ER Parish News states that extra salt bins are available. The clerk is to ask for a further 5 salt bins. 19. Details of the 4 x 4 Response numbers for emergencies have been received. 20. Details of Sports Awards were received. Mr. Marlow took the details.
ACCOUNTS:
The Council approved the following accounts for payment.
1. Miss M Slattery. Clerk’s salary, expenses and stamps, December £180.60 2. Mr. E J Waites, churchyard grass cutting £398.00 3. Mr E J Waites, allotments grass cutting £240.00 4. Mrs C Jaram. Commuted sum for plants. £ 30.32 4. Mrs C Jaram. Commuted sum for plants £ 30.00
The clerk advised the PC of the current financial statement
ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
1. Mr Samuel raised that Hull City Council has guaranteed to fill in potholes when reported. The clerk was asked to forward contact details of the Highways officer to the parish councillors. 2. The clerk told the PC that three boys from the village, Matthew Fish, Ryan Openshaw and Oliver Stockley, had offered to salt the paths on Main Street on Saturday morning. They had worked hard and made a difference. The PC wished to thank the boys, also Pauline Harrison for clearing Cross Hill and anyone else who helped to improve the paths for pedestrians.. 3. Mr. Kittmer reported overarching branches of trees on Starcarr Hill. The clerk is to contact the owner. 4. The Chair reported that some of the window panes in the public telephone box are missing. The clerk asked to contact BT.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 8.15pm
Held on Tuesday 15th December 2009 at 7.00pm in the Chapel Schoolroom
PRESENT: Mr. Atkinson, Mrs. Musgreave, Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Gombault, Miss Tindall, Mrs. Whitfield, Mr. Kittmer, Mr. Marlow, Mr. Samuel, Miss Coates, Mr. Richardson, Councillor Evison, Councillor Owen
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: none
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: These were signed by the Chairman as a true record.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Mr Atkinson declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 3 of planning.
MATTERS ARISING:
1. Councillor Evison suggested that the PC draw up a list of caravan sites with the numbers, concerns etc, which she would pass on to Alan Menzies. Mr Samuel stated that he had attended a planning meeting at County Hall and he had taken the opportunity to raise the concerns of the PC on the number and size of caravan sites. A letter has been received stating that the Overview and Scrutiny Committees annual work programme setting workshops are taking place. We will be informed at the beginning of May if our suggested item regarding the number of caravan sites in the area will be scrutinised. 2. The clerk had contacted the officer regarding the Playpark inspection but was unable to ascertain if it was prior or post the fencing being removed. 3. The clerk reported that Mike Peeke, Highways, had visited the village and had been shown the concerns of the PC. He was following up the bump in the road on St Quintin’s Park, the resurfacing of Main Street before the roundabout would be put in the budget for 2011 as the budget for 2010 was already committed, there was little that could be done about heavy goods vehicles using Charters Lane/Mill Lane as a through cut, the access road opposite the golf course was a private road but he would have Planning check there had been no undue development at the end of the road. 4. The clerk had checked the dog exclusion notice at the entrance to the Playpark. It is a request only and carries no prohibitive weight. The clerk was asked to arrange for a council notice to be put in place. Councillor Evison is to pursue having the same done for the football field. 5. The clerk had contacted Hull Collegiate School and discussed the problem of children being picked up by the bus at the Dacre Lake entrance. The school promised to contact the parents of the children and ask if they could take care when parking, not to block the view of traffic on New Road or to impede access to and from the Dacre Park entrance. 6. Suggestions to put to Costcutter as possible projects were: the Football club, the Scouts, the church, restoration of the wrought iron railings & gate at the school, restoration of the village cross. Members were asked to draw up a proposal for those projects they wished to put forward. 7. The clerk had contacted Karen Knapton, Chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire NHS, who was unable to attend the date of the meeting and will now attend in June. 8. The clerk is pursuing ascertaining when ownership of the allotments and Playpark took place for registering with the Land Registry. 9. The clerk had reported the two abandoned vehicles behind the retirement bungalows. The overgrown strip and land at the side of the parking area will be dealt with by the council over the winter.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. DC/09/04296/PLF/EASTNN. Alterations and erection of single storey extensions to front and rear, and extension to garage at side of South Lodge, New Road, Brandesburton for Mr. Richard Charter. APPROVED. Unanimous. 2. Application to prune a tree at 15 Oak Tree Way, Brandesburton, protected by the Tree Preservation (Brandesburton Park (North)) Order 1989. Leave to tree officer. Unanimous.
3. DC/09/04190/REG3/EASTNN. Erection of 1.04m high fence at Brandesburton Primary School, Main Street, Brandesburton for ERYC. APPROVED. Unanimous.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD PROPOSALS – UPDATE
Latest report attached. Mrs Gombault gave an update.
PARISH PLAN – ACTION PLAN
1. Mr. Kittmer reported for the Planting Committee. The planting of the trees and shrubs at the recycling area is almost complete. ERYC are now unlikely to clear the area at the old pond until mid-January, so the planting will go ahead. The planting committee were now looking to see where new troughs could be installed. The clerk reported that there is £325.50 from the reclaimed VAT to the planting budget. 2. Mr. Atkinson has received some responses from PC members to the emergency plan. Would members please send any further feedback by the end of the year. The next step is to contact individuals.
THE PLAYPARK
After the dismantling of the fencing, there was an initial problem with youths but it would appear there has been far less cause for concern since then. It is possible the posts may require re-securing. When all the leaves have fallen the park might need a clean-up. The Chair reported that there had been some interest from residents in forming a committee.
REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS The following requests have been received:
HART bus. It was agreed to donate £150. Unanimous. Scouts. It was agreed to donate £50. Unanimous. Twilight bus. It was agreed to donate £50. 9 votes for, 2 against. Marie Curie Cancer Care. It was agreed not to donate as it would set a precedent. Unanimous.
PRECEPT 2010/11
This year’s expenditure by the council was discussed with an estimated requirement for the next financial year. It was unanimously agreed to set the precept for 2010/11 at £10,250 (proposed Mr Richardson and seconded by Mr Kittmer). The clerk will advise the council.
CORRESPONDENCE
The following 3 planning decisions were read out:
ACCOUNTS:
The Council approved the following accounts for payment.
1. Mr. R Kittmer, bulbs etc bought for planting around the village £48.95 2. Mrs C Jaram, plants and grass seeds £27.97 3. Mrs C Jaram, trees and shrubs for planting £818.23 4. Miss M Slattery. Clerk’s salary and expenses, November £177.00 5. Donation to HART £150.00 6. Donation to Hornsea School and Language College - Twilight bus £50.00 7. Donation to Brandesburton Scout Group £50.00 8. Annual insurance £190.43
ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
1. Mr Samuel raised that certain planning issues are being fast tracked and wind turbines will come into this category. The government believes this is a good area, low population density, winds, fairly flat landscape. Communities who approve the wind turbines receive a proportion of the profits. 2. Miss Tindall raised concerns that according to her house deeds she may be responsible for repair to the chancel at the church. This may well be the case for the older cottages in the village. Miss Tindall will provide details to the clerk so she can write to the parochial church council for clarification. 3. Mr Kittmer stated that the pavers under the seat at the end of the village, at the end of New Road, need resiting. It was agreed the work should be done. 4. Complaints have been received about the amount of dog fouling in the village. The clerk is to ask the dog officer to raise his profile in the village to encourage dog owners to be more responsible. 5. The bench at the junction of the road to Burshill is in poor repair. The clerk was asked to contact Mr. Allison for a recommendation. 6. The clerk had received a complaint about a hedge on St Quintin’s Park that is protruding onto the path and impeding passage. The clerk to contact the residents.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 9.10pm
Update to Brandesburton Parish Council on behalf of River Hull Flood Action Group (RHFFAG)
December 2009
Ø A significant success! The EA have notified us that the proposal to use Leven Carrs as a flood water storage area has been abandoned. It is “no longer viable” as their current updated models showed a greater no. of homes risking being flooded than before. Crucially no other site is being considered for flood water storage. We are awaiting a formal press release or communication of this turn round. We should all be very pleased at this outcome and rightly proud of the efforts which we feel have influenced it. However caution is needed regarding the remaining issues – abandonment of maintenance of the river banks and the pumping stations. Our focus is now firmly on these areas for ongoing discussion.
Ø Details of the upcoming public consultation in Spring 2010 are being finalised and leaflets will be sent out in advance. We are liaising with the EA about the most effective methods of publicity and communication for pre-consultation meetings and workshops in January to ensure reaching the widest audience. Public venues are likely to be Leven and North Frodingham as before, with probably 3 sessions at each, with a suggested format of a presentation, Q & A’s and break-out discussion groups. The consultation should then complete by summer 2010 and a final strategy by end 2010.
Ø Members were invited to a meeting of Hull City Council’s Environment & Transport Overview and Scrutiny committee meeting on 1st December and their specialist input on key issues such as the integral relationship of the Holderness drain system feeds was acknowledged and accepted. It is evident that there is a vital need for Hull City and East Riding Council’s engineers and officers to work closely together. The group was pleased to have been involved in this meeting forum and expects to be included in future.
Ø It has been reported that Hull City councillors are calling for dredging of the River Hull in Hull itself after seeing clearly visible evidence of silt for themselves. The EA are still unsupportive of dredging and the benefits as we and many others see them. We are still awaiting final details of the pilot dredging project on the River Hull promised to the group.
Ø The letter to Hilary Benn from the Deanery Synod was acknowledged by the EA’s Regional Director in the usual terms and referred to the schedule for the Spring 2010 consultation. He confirmed they would be consulted as an interested party.
Ø Full detailed minutes from the first East Riding Regional Flood Liaison Group meeting on 19th October have now been sent to all attendees, Town and Parish Council and Flood Action Groups. A further meeting of this group is to be arranged in due course.
Ø The Technical Group involving EA Project and Technical management met on 14th December and were given costings for maintenance of the pumping stations. These can now be closely examined by our group members and comparative costs obtained. We will then have the very necessary detailed picture of the figures involved in maintaining the whole system going into the consultation period.
We thank everyone who has been involved in the effort to challenge and oppose the EA’s plans over the past year. It has been hard work but we have achieved notable successes and look forward to further influencing the shape of the strategy in the coming months. We ask everyone to be alert to publicity for public meetings and workshops in the New Year and to make every effort to attend and contribute as before. Meanwhile …
Have A Happy Christmas and a successful New Year!
Jackie Gombault 15th December 2009 MINUTES OF BRANDESBURTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Held on Monday 9th
November 2009 at 7.00pm in the Chapel Schoolroom Before the
meeting commenced Mr C Barker gave a brief description of how Special
Sergeant attended briefly as ask if there were any issues, which required
attention.
PRESENT: Mr.
Atkinson, Mrs. Musgreave, Mrs. Howe, Miss Tindall, Mr. Kittmer, Mr. Marlow,
Miss Coates, Mr. Samuel, Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. Gombault (Mr and Mrs
D J Arnott and Mrs J Hill attended for an item
in correspondence) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: These
were received from Mr. Richardson MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: These
were signed by the Chairman as a true record. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None MATTERS ARISING: 1. A meeting had been held to progress the
emergency plan. The Chair will collate
all the additions into one document and will email out
before the next meeting. 2. A response has been received from the
Enforcement Officer regarding the signage at the fish Shop. He stated that the signs are the
same size, and he had no objection to the change of colour. Also there was no requirement to make a
fresh application to retain the signage after 3 years. 3. The clerk had contacted County Hall to
confirm the PC would like the safety inspection of the playpark to be undertaken on their
behalf. 4. A letter had been sent to 5. The clerk had contacted the bus company
regarding the children attending being picked up at the entrance to over the years. The clerk was to ask if the parents would
just park at one side of the entrance. 6. The conifers at the New Rectory have been
pruned back 7. The clerk had contacted Karen Knapton,
Chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire NHS, who will attend the December meeting to talk about
the role of the NHS and to listen to concerns on health issues. 8. Advice has
been received concerning the notices to make the playpark a dog exclusion area.
The Clerk is
to check what is already in place. PLANNING APPLICATIONS 1. DC/09/03957/PLF/EASTNN. Erection of detached
double garage with 2 No. dormer windows to front and external staircase at Poultry Farm,
REFUSED. Over specification for a garage
and store. (9 votes for, 1 abstention) 2. DC/09/03990/PLF/EASTNN.
Erection of three two-storey dwellings (one with garage) and one block of three apartments and two
dwellings with detached garages, all associated works and alteration to existing access (Renewal of
Ref: 06/02783/PLF) at Reeds House, Reedsway, Brandesburton for Ingleby and
Hobson. REFUSED. Issues of access and overdevelopment. Inadequate parking, inadequate emergency
access, inadequate provision for waste bins, no potential for visitor parking
on the bend of the road. Unanimous. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD PROPOSALS – UPDATE Latest
report attached. Mrs Gombault gave an update. Mr Kittmer gave a brief outline
of financial implications. PARISH PLAN – ACTION PLAN 1. As stated above there has been a preliminary
meeting of the working party. All input
will be collated and the document will be emailed
prior to the next meeting. 2. Mr. Kittmer reported for the Planting
Committee. The troughs and 3 entry
planters have been planted up. 3. The school has informed the Chair that there
had been no feedback from parents with regards forming a playpark group. The clerk will
include information in the next edition of Brandesburton Buzz.
4. Mr Marlow had attended a meeting of the East
Riding Voluntary Action Service. Mr Marlow thought it would be very helpful for someone to
come and talk to the parish council. He
will arrange this for a meeting in the new year. THE PLAYPARK Mr Marlow
reported that he has started to dismantle the fencing in the playpark. The goal
posts and netball posts will be left. The work should be completed by next
weekend. The Chair thanked Mr Marlow and his helper
Mr Copeland for all their hard work. CORRESPONDENCE The
following planning decisions were read out:
ACCOUNTS: Remittance
advice 1. Refund of VAT. £672.30 The Council
approved the following accounts for payment. 1. Groundtech. Grass cutting Market Cross &
Playpark areas £160.00 (+£24.00 vat) 2. Miss M Slattery. Clerk’s salary and expenses,
October + stamps £182.94 3. Mr. R Kittmer, bulbs bought for planting
around the village £
382.00 4. Mrs M Cundill. 9.5 hrs Litter picking £ 54.65 The Clerk
gave the statement of accounts for this quarter last year as comparison with
this year. ANY OTHER BUSINESS. 1. The clerk and the Chair had been approached
by a resident concerning an abandoned van and car by the old people’s bungalows. The van in particular is impeding access to
the pavement. An adjacent area is also overgrown. The clerk was asked to progress the matter. There being
no further business the meeting was closed at 9.00pm The
next meeting is to be held on Tuesday 15th December at 7.00pm in the
Chapel School Room. . Update to Brandesburton Parish Council on behalf of River Hull Flood Action Group (RHFFAG) November 2009 Ø
Details of the
pilot river dredging project by the EA are still being finalised following the
first meeting with members of our group on 8th October. The location
looks likely to be Ellerker Beck and the start date March 2010. However this
might not be feasible due to nesting etc., as well as conflicting with the
restarted consultation activity. Ø
The presentation
to the Deanery Synod meeting in Hornsea on 13th October was well
received and resulted in a motion proposed to press the Environment Agency to
publish a timetable and process for the full proper consultation. Letters to
Hilary Benn and Chris Smith (Chair of the EA) to this end are being hand
delivered by the Rural Advocate, Stuart Burgess. It is also proposed that a
similar letter is sent from the Bishop of Hull. We are grateful to the Synod
for this show of support and prompt and decisive action. Ø
The first meeting
of the new East Riding Regional Flood Liaison Group, chaired by Cllr. Jonathan
Owen on 19th October was attended by representatives from each Town
and Parish Council and Flood Action Group – around 60 in total. We heard
details of flood protection works and measures in progress and planned, and
funding details and issues. Nigel
Pearson is to be formally invited by our group to visit the area. Ø
The new Technical
Group involving EA Project and Technical management met on 23rd
October and looked at specific problem areas in the river system as well as
funding issues. We obtained some of
their costs for managing aspects of the current flood management system but
have requested further detailed breakdown across the board, to enable us to
build a very much more detailed picture of the figures involved in maintaining
the whole system. It was with
shock and much sadness that we learned of the untimely death of Edward Sharp.
He had been a valued member of the group from its outset and his knowledge, wit
and wisdom will be greatly missed. Our sympathies go to his family and many
friends. Jackie
Gombault 8th November
2009 MINUTES OF BRANDESBURTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Held on Monday 12th
October 2009 at 7.00pm in the Chapel Schoolroom PRESENT: Mr.
Atkinson, Mrs. Musgreave, Mrs. Howe, Miss Tindall, Mr. Kittmer, Mr. Marlow,
Miss Coates, Mr. Samuel, Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. Gombault (Mr C Barker
attended for the Greengrass Park Planning Application and Mr A Crosier attended
for the APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: These
were received from Mr. Richardson, Councillor Evison and Councillor Owen MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: These
were signed by the Chairman as a true record. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None MATTERS ARISING: 1. It is understood the police have undertaken
further speed checks on 2. The Chair has contacted Mrs. Leddingham and
the invitation to parents to join a committee will be included in several of the
school’s newsletters. 3. Emergency Plan – a committee is to be set up
to form an action plan. This will be
discussed under Parish Action Plan. 4. The Chair had attended the launch of the
‘Community led parish planning’ DVD at Frodingham. This will also be discussed under Parish
Action Plan. 5. A letter has been received from Mr. Jefferson
stating that as winter is approaching any spraying will be postponed until the spring. 6. The hedge in PLANNING APPLICATIONS The Chair
reported on an amended planning decision that had been received in September
with a deadline before the October meeting: 1. Erection
of wind turbine on 18.3 m high mast (Amended Plans) at Inn Carr House, Leven
Road, Burshill for Mr. Nick Voase.
Parish Council refused application. The PC
committee members had been sent the parish council’s response to the planning
application. The Chair thanked those
responsible for compiling the response which will now be sent to the case
officer. ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD PROPOSALS – UPDATE Latest
report attached. Mrs Gombault will attend the meeting of the Flood Liaison
Group on 19th October in Beverley and will confirm her attendance. PARISH PLAN – ACTION PLAN 1. The Chair had attended the meeting at compile an Emergency Action Plan. The
Chair had started work on the plan but it requires input from others. A small committee is to be
set up consisting of Mr. Marlow, Mr Kittmer, Mrs Gombault and the Clerk. The first meeting to take
place on Monday 26th October. 2. Mr. Kittmer reported for the Planting
Committee. They were looking at where to
plant bulbs for next year, at purchasing another trough
and planning another Open Garden Day next year. 3. The school had apologised for giving Mr.
Marlow the incorrect date of their meeting. It is suggested all future invitations are issued through
the Clerk. The PC members
were shown plans of new safety measure proposals for the school. Members suggested
slight changes which the Clerk will forward. THE PLAYPARK Mr Marlow
reported that he hoped to dismantle the hard court fencing on Sunday 18th
October. Mrs Musgreave reported again that
a number of children had expressed concerns that they would have nowhere to
play football. It was suggested that the PC look at what other communities were
doing. CORRESPONDENCE The
following planning decision was read out:
ACCOUNTS: Remittance
advice 1. Parish Precept- second half £5000.00 The
following accounts were approved for payment by the Council. 1. Groundtech. Grass cutting Market Cross &
Playpark areas (2 cuts) £240.00 (+£36.00 vat) 2. Miss M Slattery. Clerk’s salary and expenses,
September £177.00 3. The Clerk
gave the statement of accounts received from the bank and was asked to check
how these had compared with the same period last year. The Clerk
will submit a VAT claim. ANY OTHER BUSINESS. 1. The poor condition of pursue the matter. 2. It was raised that heavy traffic is using
the narrow road from causing concern. The Clerk to pursue. It was also raised that if
the firms could be identified, they could be contacted directly. 3. A ridge
has appeared in the road in St Quintin’s Park (opposite the council houses) as
if the road surface has been pushed up. The Clerk was
asked to pursue the matter. 4. There is concern about the amount of traffic
using the narrow lane opposite the Golf Course entrance. The Clerk asked to pursue. 5. There is concern about the independent bus
company picking up school children at the Dacre Park entrance. It is not a regular bus
stop and is thought to be unsafe. The Clerk was asked to contact 6. The recent Humberside Police Report showed
overall crime was decreasing but in the East Riding crime had increased slightly. 7. Concerns were raised regarding the large
copper beech in the school grounds. The Chair confirmed it was checked on a regular
basis. 8. It was raised that the conifers at the New
Rectory needed cutting back. The Clerk was asked to raise the matter with the Church. There being
no further business the meeting was closed at 8. 40pm. . Update to Brandesburton Parish Council on behalf of River Hull Flood Action Group (RHFFAG) October 2009 Ø
There has been a
marked upturn in communication and involvement between the Environment Agency
and the Group and an encouraging acknowledgment of the views and opinions held
by our members from the very start. We are cautiously optimistic that there has
been a real change in the EA’s thinking and that the close scrutiny they now
seem to be under will ensure that local input will genuinely contribute to the
shaping of new plans for our area. The group have a direct line to the
Yorkshire Area Manager of the EA who has assured us that he will supply any
information we need. Ø
The EA Board,
Directors and senior managers visited our region in September and some group
members were invited to meet with them and representatives of the IDB, NFU and
CLA. It is significant that the group was included in such a high level
meeting. It was felt attendee concerns and opinions were taken very seriously
by the Board and that they will be keeping future development of the regional
strategy under close scrutiny. Ø
A Rural Issues
workshop for representatives of affected Parish Councils and organisations was
held by the EA in Ø
Details of the
pilot river dredging project by the EA are to be determined at the first
scoping meeting on 8th October. Nick Voase and Phil Meadley are the
group representatives on this project who will be ensuring that the scope and
location are appropriate to prove the value of the dredging many feel to be
vital. Ø
There will be a
presentation to the Synod meeting in Hornsea on 13th October, where
further awareness of the problems and issues faced by the farming and
non-farming communities in our area will be raised by Martin & Margo Voase,
Sally Conner and Jackie Gombault. Ø
The first meeting
of a new East Riding Regional Flood Liaison Group, chaired by Cllr. Jonathan
Owen is to be held in Beverley 19th October. A representative from
each Town and Parish Council and Flood Action Group will attend. Ø
Martin Voase,
Phil Meadley, Rob Byass and Edward Sharp are the group’s representatives for
the new Technical Group involving EA Project and Technical management which
will meet on 23rd October. Ø
Martin Voase has
been invited to speak at a meeting of Hull Property Owners in an encouraging
sign that our messages are getting through to Ø
We have had
further communication from Hilary Benn and Alan Johnson and continue to keep
our issues in front of them. Hilary Benn
has declined our invitation to meet with us due to his heavy diary commitments.
….All in all a very busy but very positive time since
the last report. Jackie
Gombault 12th October
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