BCC Minutes – 10 November 05
Present:
Mark Griffiths(MG); John Gundry(JG); Ian Padley(IP); John Sparshatt(JS); Sylvia Tilford(ST); Brian Wheeler(BW).
In the chair:
Bruce Speed
1. Apologies for absence:
Mike Harris(MH); Christine Hill(CH); John Horton(JH); Peter Jenkins(PJ); Caroline Jones(CJ); Tony Thompson(TT); Mike Walker(MW).
2. Minutes of the last meeting held on October 13th.
These were accepted as a correct record and were signed.
3. Matters arising, not covered elsewhere on the agenda.
Item 3
Village clean-up. The meeting recorded its thanks to John Horton and the volunteers who made a significant improvement to many areas
Item 3
Footpath There has been no response from the moor Trustees about the possible footpath realignment at Highfields.
Item 3
Superloo Pressure continues to be put on the contractor to complete the toilet in time for the Christmas market and convert the old block to store the lights.
Item 3:
Stepping stones. Following his report to the Forum on the bridge inspector's response on the matter of the stepping stones JS had talked with a Mr Anderson. The same response was again made that all the stones are present and they can only be maintained, not raised. The reason that 3 stones are consistently below the water level is a result of changes in the river bed. While some ground could be moved there are difficulties gaining permissions to do this. Apparently an injunction against disturbing the river bed, taken out against the old Ilkley Urban District Council, is still in force. JS is to draft a letter to BCC setting out the reasons given to him for not taking action.
4. Correspondence
BS reported:
- Invitation to the AGM of Bradford Vision on 30th November
- Copy of a letter to all residents of Peel Place informing them of the new gate to prevent unauthorized parking at the Scout and Guide Hut, with effect from 1st December.
- He had written in support of the plans to improve the Golden Butts waste site.
- Invitation to assist with the recruitment of Area Coordinators arrived too late for attendance.
ST reported
receipt of Menston Community Association minutes
5. Treasurer's Business
The Monthly Accounts Summary provided by MH was circulated (attached)
6. Anti–crime partnership
CH sent in a report from the recent ward tasking meeting on matters relating to Burley. The problem of vandalism to cars in the Grange Road/Grangefield Road area seems to have stopped following an arrest. There had been a break in at West Lodge and some use of the building. Officers will visit the York Road area where there have been noise problems as reported at the Forum meeting.
7. Feedback from the November Forum meeting.
· Chris Flecknoe's report back shows the many matters raised and dealt with through her office on behalf of the village. Copies have been placed in the library and the Open Door,
· An Advisory Drawing is now available showing details of the Safer Routes to School scheme referred to on page 3 of CF's report back. There is to be a 20mph zone with special tables on Station Road from the junction of Smithy Lane to Mansfield Road and the 20mph zone also extends down Langford Lane to the junction of Grangefield Avenue. Work is expected to begin in the 'autumn'. The chicane island at Smithy lane will be replaced by a table, as will the first speed pads under the bridge.
· Although there had been the competing attraction of Alan Titchmarsh in Ilkley there was still disappointment at the low numbers attending the meeting. Active consideration would be given to trying an alternative time of day for the next meeting in an effort to attract different sections of the community. It was suggested that the provision of so much information in the Bulletin could be deterring attendance.
8. Current issues
8.1 Burley House Field
Following adoption of the Revised UDP and confirmation of the field as Recreational Open Space the Committee will proceed to negotiate its use with Asset Management at BMDC, as agreed at the Forum on November 3rd. JG outlined how the Committee intends to conduct those negotiations with the support of Ward Councillors. JG has written to Mike Bell, Acting Head of Asset Management, requesting a meeting.
8.2 Recreation Ground
The sub group chaired by Brian Wheeler is in contact with the Football Association and hopes to have a site meeting. It is also pursuing other sources of funding, including from Ilkley Parish Council. BW will get cost estimates from Fiona Kelly and build up a good picture of funding available to support bids to the Parish Council and elsewhere. A bid will be ready to go to the January meeting of Ilkley Parish Council.
8.3 Footpaths
Highfields
– see above
No reports on disused railway line footpath or on footbridge at Greenholme.
9. Reports from Sub committees
9.1 Local Government.
The Sub group agreed that no decisions should be taken until we know for certain the decision on the parish split and if it goes ahead, the proposed date. BS has contacted Archie Gall, Electoral Commission, to remind him of his statement that there is no policy to delay, and pressing him to enable the necessary Order before the end of November. The Committee agreed that as much pressure as possible should be applied to achieve 2006 elections and BS has written to our MP with copies to Salman Mather and Ward Councillors. The response from Archie Gall is promising and we may yet achieve the hoped for 2006 elections.
9.2 Planning
JH has reported that there are no issues of significance this month. It was noted that the plans for the Open Door development are to be considered at the next Plans Committee meeting.
9.3 SCAPAG.
BS reported.
The improvements to local library services were announced and these were given to the Forum on November 3rd.
Although there is a move towards more localized decision making on street cleaning this remains at Area Committee, not parish council level, although the latter can have some involvement with the operating teams. Maps of the intended community sweeping service were circulated. It remains to be seen if these are applied effectively.
9.4 Projects
No report
BS will check out progress on replacing/improving village noticeboards. The one at Burley Woodhead is letting in rain.
9.5 Ilkley Parish Council
Minutes of the October 3rd Ordinary Meeting have been received and noted, along with the management accounts and status report on special project expenditure.
9.6 Round Table
MG confirmed that arrangements for providing the Christmas tree were in place. It will be delivered for setting up on November 26th. The sleigh will be available for December 3rd but the Round Table may not be able to provide a Father Christmas.
The Senior Citizens' party will be on December 10th. Notice of this will be placed in the Open Door and a copy will go to JG for the luncheon club notice board.
MG raised a point about the recent bonfire and fireworks at the Scout Hut. Some stewards were wearing Round Table tabards although the Table was not associated with this event and does not receive any proceeds from it. This will be brought to the attention of the Scouts and Guides
10 AOB
Coffee morning on November 19th is to raise money for BCC Christmas lights. Donations for the stall will be gratefully received.
The Parish Plan will be reviewed as a special item at the next meeting.
11. Date of the next meeting:
Thursday December 8th at 7.30 in the Roundhouse.
The meeting closed at 9.20pm
Sylvia Tilford, Hon Secretary.