22. Date and time of next meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone on 01282 863174 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

Foulridge Parish Council Annual General Meeting

Monday 9^th April 2011. 7.00pm at Foulridge Village Hall.

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

Agenda

1.      Welcome and apologies

2.      The old Council stands down.

3.      The new Council sign Declaration of Office.

4.      Election of Chair and Vice Chair.

5.      Strategy of co-option to 5 places.

6.      Close of Meeting.

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone on 01282 863174 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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Foulridge Parish Council Meeting

Monday 9^th May 2011. 8.00pm at Foulridge Village Hall.

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

Agenda

1.      Welcome and apologies

2.      Minutes of the last meeting

3.      Matters arising

4.      Resident issues

5.      Police liaison

6.      County Councillor Mike Calvert

7.      Finance report

8.      Insurance cover

9.      VAT returns

10. Authorisation of payments

11. Rear of Belmont/Blenheim Terr

12. Cricket club-removal of debris.

13. Safe Lanes in Pendle

14. Correspondence

15. Reports from working groups

Allotments-inspection of allotments

Planning and highways

Representative – Pendle Borough Council

Sports field & facilities

 16. Date and time of next meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone on 01282 863174 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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Minutes of Foulridge Parish Council Meeting, 4^th April 2011.

Present:

Councillor Neil Barker,

Councillor Carol Belshaw,

Councillor Ruth Sutton,

Councillor Graham Cannon,

Councillor Andrew Wilson,

Jane Killeen, Clerk,

PC Dave Cleal,

Mrs Maureen Green

1. Apologies.

Apologies were received from Councillor Rob Oldland and County Councillor Mike Calvert.

2. Minutes of the last meeting.

These were resolved as a true and correct record.

3. Matters arising.

3.1 Councillor Barker has now read the model copy of a constitution, which can be used to update the village hall constitution. It was agreed that it would be a shame to lose the original 1898 document, especially if it remained a valid document. The Councillors agreed to read the 1898 document; a discussion regarding how to use the modern document to take place at the next meeting.

4. Residents issues.

Mrs Maureen Green attended the meetings and presented three issues for discussion/comment:

4.1 The Chapel steps need immediate attention. The action that is being taken by the Council was explained to Mrs Green.

4.2 There is a dangerous manhole cover on the village green. This is a United Utilities cover and does not have a top on it, thus posing a risk.  Jane will contact UU to request repair

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4.3 The gritting of footpaths and roads in the village during December 2010 was neglected and this caused problems for residents, who found they were unable to get out of the village during this period.

4.4 Mrs Green is planning a street party to celebrate the Royal Wedding on the 29^th April. Councillor Barker brought this to the attention of the Council and it was resolved that the party could be held in the village hall if the weather was unpleasant.

5. Police liaison

5.1 PC Dave Cleal, Community Officer for Horsefield and Laneshaw Bridge introduced himself to the Councilors.

5.2 There have been 2 crimes reported in March. There has been some damage caused at Abner Row and there has been a theft at Noyna End Barn.

5.3 The dangerous dog from Skipton Old Rd has now been removed from its owners.

5.4 Mrs Green informed PC Cleal that she had seen a suspicious looking character, with a torch, walking through the village at 4.00am. This person seemed to be looking into one of her neighbour’s vehicles and his house. PC Cleal advised that if this happened again Mrs Green must report it to the Police immediately. The number for reports is 01282 472130, this will go to the Burnley Communications room.

6. County Councilor Mike Calvert.

Nothing to report.

7. Finance report.

The 2010 accounts for the Parish Council are almost ready to go to the internal Auditor. As soon as the bank statement for up to the end of March arrives the accounts will be ready. It was resolved that the Village Hall accounts would also be audited.

8. Authorisation of payments

It was resolved that the following payments are approved.

9. Financial systems.

Jane will begin to create an Asset register and will email to Councillors for them to add to. Stewart to be asked to make a list of items at the village hall.

10. Rear of Belmont and Blenheim

10.1 Letters making it clear that the responsibility for financing the repair to the back street lies with the residents has been sent to all residents of the above.

10.2 The report regarding the assessment of the damage to the back street has been circulated to the Councillors and two of the residents of the above terraces. It was resolved that copies would be distributed to all residents. The residents will all then have the information necessary to make progress on requesting quotes to repair the damage.

11. Village upkeep

11.1 Councillor Sutton is trying to obtain a cleaning cart for the handy persons use.

11.2 The bench near to the bottom of Teddy Carr Lane on Skipton Old Rd needs repairing. Councillor Wilson to ask the handyperson to do this.

12. Cricket Club

12.1 Councillor Barker has responded to the email received from Howard Bracewell regarding a number of matters. Councillor Wilson will ask the handyperson to remove the debris that has not yet been cleared. Costs for the repair of the gate by the football field must be sought.

12.2 It was agreed that a long term lease would help solve some of the problems regarding the cricket club. The allotment lease could be adapted but advice is needed on this matter.

12.3 Mick Gildea has reported leaks from the water pipes at the sports pavilion. It was resolved that the Parch Council would pay for the old plumbing to be replaced with plastic pipes. A request for prompt payment of the rent for 2011/12 would be made following the repair.

12.4 The Council does not plan to pay for the eradication of moles and rabbits on the cricket field. However, information regarding a Mole Catcher and someone who will eradicate the rabbits will be sent to Mr Gildea.

13. Foulridge Festival of Flowers.

It was resolved that a display costing £50 is to be donated to the Festival. Councillor Wilson has updated the website with information regarding the details of the Festival.

14. Correspondence.

None

15. Allotments

15.1 The tenant of plot 22 has reported flooding on the allotment. This is to be investigated by the handyperson.

15.2 It was agreed that meter readings for water to the allotments are to be taken at the beginning of every month. Councillor Wilson is still searching for the meter for the sports pavilion.

15.3 The two vacant allotments are to be offered to the next two people on the waiting list.

15.4 The annual allotment inspection will go ahead in June.

16. Planning and highways.

Traffic on Skipton Old Rd is a concern. The possibility of the sign ‘Safe Lanes in Pendle’ to be discussed with Councilor Calvert at the next meeting.

17. Pendle Borough Council

Nothing to report.

18. Sports field.

Councillor Wilson will contact the grass cutter regarding cutting the grass on the foot ball field at the end of April/early May.

19. AOB

19.1 Chapel Steps. Councillor Cannon has drawings in progress regarding the repair of the steps. It will be quite complicated to meet all the regulations necessary for LCC approval. A sum of £3,500 has been ring fenced by LCC as matched funding.

19.2

Councillor Belshaw announced her retirement from the Parish Council for a period of approx 3 months.

20. Date and time of next meeting.

9^th May at 7.30pm

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Foulridge Parish Council Meeting

Monday 4^th April 2011. 7.00pm at Foulridge Village Hall.

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

Agenda

1.      Welcome and apologies

2.      Minutes of the last meeting

3.      Matters arising

4.      Resident issues

5.      Police liaison

6.      County Councillor Mike Calvert

7.      Finance report

8.      Authorisation of payments

9.      Internal audit.

10. Financial systems

11. Rear of Belmont/Blenheim Terr

12. Village planters

13. Village up keep.

14. Cricket club

15. Foulridge Festival of flowers, August 27^th to 29^th.

16. Correspondence

17. Reports from working groups

Allotments

Planning and highways

Representative – Pendle Borough Council

Sports field & facilities

     17. Date and time of next meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone on 01282 863174 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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Minutes of the Foulridge Parish Council Meeting on the 7^th March 2011.

Present

Councillor Neil Barker. Chairman

Councillor Andrew Wilson

Councillor Graham Cannon

Councillor Ruth Sutton

Councillor Rob Oldland

Jane Killeen. Clerk.

PCSO Carla Pickard.

Mr P. Rigby.

1. Welcome and apologies.

Apologies were received from Councillor Chris Hobson and Councillor Carol Belshaw.

2. Minutes of the last meeting.

It was resolved that the Minutes were a true and accurate record. Copies of the Minutes will be emailed to the Community Police team in future.

3. Matters Arising.

The cannabis containers have now been removed.

Councillor Barker has not yet finished reading the model document regarding updating the village hall constitution.

4. Residents Issues.

Mr P Rigby, 2 Blenheim Terrace, attended the meeting to draw the Parish Council’s attention to the disrepair of the back street between Blenheim Terrace. and Belmont Terrace. There is a large hole in the street. PBC have covered the hole but access is very poor. This is a fire risk as there is no access for emergency services.

Mr Rigby is aware that this is an unadopted street and that the residents are responsible for the cost of maintenance. However, he requested support from the Council to begin to make progress on this matter.

It was agreed that Councillor Cannon would visit the site and give a diagnosis of the problem and ways of addressing it. He advised that Mr Rigby begin to notify his neighbours of the situation as soon as possible. It was also agreed that the Parish Council would write to the residents informing them of the decisions taken.

5. Police Liaison

5.1 There were four crimes in February 2011. One property was targeted three times in a week. There was also a burglary at the New Inn.

5.2 The priority for the next month is to continue to be alert for stone theft.

Evening patrols have been agreed as there was a report that three men were disturbed, possibly poaching.

5.3 The uncontrolled dog on Skipton Old Rd remains a problem. Papers have been submitted to Court for possession of the Dog but PCSO Pickard was hoping the owners would hand over the dog to her this week. The dog will then be re-homed and PCSO Pickard will take the owners to the rescue kennels to enable them to choose a more suitable dog.

6. County councillor Mike Calvert.

6.1The work to be carried out on Chapel Steps by LCC will be to make the steps safe only. The cost of any extras must be funded by the Parish Council. A proposal stating this must be emailed to Councillor Calvert as soon as possible.

Councillors requested that work must not begin on the steps without liaison with the Parish Council.

6.2 It was advised that the grant for tables must be submitted before the end of the financial year.

6.3 Councillor Wilson will email a photograph of the handrail on Causeway to Councillor Calvert and he will take it from there.

6.4 The ‘pot hole’ situation across the county is of concern. The worst holes are dealt with first. There is a rapid response team and any requests for work must be made via the Parish Council.

6.5 It appears that the SPID, which was partly owned by FPC has been stolen. PCSO Pickard will check information regarding these devices in Pendle and report back.

7. Finance Report.

7.1 The accounts have been completed. The accounts of income and expenditure for the Village Hall balance with the bank statements. However, the parish council income and expenditure accounts do not balance with bank statements. At the 7^th March the bank statement had £294.33 less than shown in the accounts. It was resolved by the Council that this amount should be shown as a contra in the Foulridge Parish Council accounts under expenditure.

7.2 A finance meeting was agreed for the 22.3.2011. The financial controls that need to be in place will be discussed and agreed at this meeting. Councillor Wilson is to purchase a hard drive for all data to be copied to.

7.3 It was agreed that the Allotment insurance schedule must be checked prior to the payment of the premium. Premium is due on the 18^th March.

7.4 The following payments were authorized by the Council:

Account number 34611427 £234.00 Ryan Waine, plumber.

Account number 34611427 £57.92 United Utilities Water, village hall.

Account number 34611427 £190, Stewart Burnett salary.

Account number 34611427 £20  Jane Killeen salary

Account number 34611410 £216.84 Jane Killeen salary. Plus £8.97 stationary and £29.60 travel expenses.

8. Allotments

8.1 Copies of the contract for 2011/12 and invoices for rent to be sent out prior to the 1^st April 2011. It was resolved that rents would increase by 3%.

8.2 There is concern at the amount that United Utilities is charging for the water service at the allotments. Councillor Wilson had read the allotment meter but was unable to find the second meter for the sports pavilion. It was suggested that meter readings are taken on the 1^st of each month so that water usage can be monitored.

8.3 A reminder of the outstanding invoice for 2010/11 is to be sent to the Cricket Club.

8.4 Plots 2b, 5a and 5b are available for new tenants. Jane to write to the people next on the waiting list informing them of vacancies.

9. Correspondence.

All emails are sent on to Councillors. There has been no other correspondence.

10. Lengthsman

Work to tidy up the village can be requested from the Handyperson.

11. Reports from working groups.

11.1 Allotments.

See above.

11.2 Pendle Borough Council

Nothing to report.

11.3  Sports field.

Councillor Barker will write to the Cricket Club in response to their request for work to level the field and up-date the pavilion. Guidance on a long term contract is to be sought from LALC.

The debris by the entrance to the field is to be cleared. Councillor Wilson will ask the handyperson if he can do this.

A visit is to be arranged to view the gate into the football field with the possibility of renewing it.

11.4  Planning

All the Councillors approved the plans for building at Town Gate. However, there was an agreement that the access at the back of the properties should be well surfaced. A letter is to be sent to the planning department stating overall approval but highlighting the access issues and the probable noise from the club, which is next door to the planned new build.

12. Dates of meetings

Finance meeting 22^nd March 2011 at 7.00pm.

Parish Council meeting 4^th April 2011 at 7.00pm..

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Foulridge Parish Council Meeting

Monday 7^th March 2011, 7.00pm at Foulridge Village Hall

Declaration of interest: Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

Agenda

1.      Welcome and apologies

2.      Minutes of the last meeting

3.      Matters arising

4.      Residents issues

5.      Police liaison

6.      County Councillor Mike Calvert

7.      Finance report

Audit requirements

Internal audit

Village hall fundraising

Authorisation of payments.

8.      Allotments

Waiting list

Review of rents

Insurance

9.      Correspondence

10. Employment of a Lengths Man.

11. Reports from working groups

Allotments

Planning and highways

Representative – Pendle Borough Council

Sports field & facilities

      12. Date and time of next meeting.

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone on 01282 863174 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed

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Minutes of Foulridge Parish Council Meeting

7^th February 2011

Present.

Councillor Neil Barker, Chair

Councillor Graham Cannon, Vice Chair

Councillor Ruth Sutton

Councillor Carol Belshaw

Councillor Andrew Wilson

Councillor Chris Hobson

Jane Killeen, Clerk

 Emlyn Parry, Police Liaison.

Hazel Nicholson.

Janet Wilson.

1. Apologies

Apologies were received from Councillor Rob Oldland and Councillor Mike Calvert.

2. Resident’s Issues.

Joyce Stephenson attended the meeting; she volunteered her help to assist the fundraising team. Thanks were expressed and Janet will contact Mrs Stephenson to discuss.

3. Minutes of the last meeting.

These were agreed as a true and accurate record.

4. Matters arising.

3.4 Councillor Cannon will request new estimates for work on Chappell Steps. To be discussed at the March meeting.

5. Police liaison

5.1 The cannabis containers dumped by the cricket field do not have anything growing in them. A request has been made to PBC to remove them.

5.2 There have been no further reports of a man loitering by the canal.

5.3 Three crimes were reported in Foulridge in January. One stolen number plate and two thefts of coping stones. There have been reports of suspicious looking men in flat bed vehicles. . It is suspected that these people will be licensed to collect scrap, and they may be cruising around at the same time as the refuse collections. Thefts in Colne of lead and scrap metal have been reported. Suspicions must be reported to the police with a vehicle plate number.

5.4 Concerns were expressed regarding the pelican lights on Skipton Rd. These have been out of order quite often just recently, which is especially dangerous at school finishing time. A note will be sent to Councillor Mike Calvert for his attention.

5.5 It was noted that there have been no thefts from Foulridge School. Nearby schools in Salterforth and Earby have had computer equipment stolen recently.

5.6 Constable Parry asked for any issues of concern regarding a Staffordshire bull terrier from Skipton Rd to be reported. The Dog Warden is involved.

6. Councillor Mike Calvert.

Nothing to report.

7. Finance Report.

7.1 The income and expenditure accounts for the current financial year are almost completed. The Clerk is to attend a training work shop on the 16.2.2011 on Finance and the Audit Return. Following this work shop and any adjustments necessary to the accounts, a Finance Meeting will be arranged.

7.2 The Clerk and Fay Oldland have had a meeting to discuss the Noyna Publishing account, and the finances to be transferred into this account. It was agreed between Fay and Jane that Fay would continue to keep the financial records of this new account as this ties in closely with the stock and sale of the book. Fay will ensure that copies of the income and expenditure account for Noyna Publishing are available for Parish Council meetings.

7.3 Authorisation of payments was given for the following:

19.1.11 United Utilities water at allotments £153.30

7.2.11 Clerk salary including £5 for stamps £221.84

7.2.11 Andrew Thompson £30.00

7.2.11 United Utilities water at allotments £120.28

7.2.11 LALC Training work shop £25.00

7.2.11 Transfer from acc 144917 for Noyna Publishing £1449.17

7.4 It was resolved that funds raised by Foulridge Fundraisers could be accounted for in one of two ways. If the fundraisers request to become Trustees of the Village Hall all fundraised money would have to be shown monthly in the income and expenditure accounts. If the fundraisers continue to be independent, donations made by them to the village hall will be shown on the accounts as and when donations are made. Jane will discuss this with Janet and Hazel and confirm the option chosen at the March meeting.

7.5 An invoice from Pendle Nu Tech had been received for payment. It was resolved that a letter be sent to this company informing them the contract with them was cancelled 12 months ago and to return the invoice.

8. Village Hall Constitution

Councillor Barker to read the Charities Commission model constitution and report back regarding adaptation of the model for the purpose of updating the 1898  document.

9. Correspondence

9.1 Councillor Cannon will respond to the letter of invitation to Buckingham Palace.

9.2 It was agreed that the village hall would be used as a polling station for the May elections.

9.3 A letter of support for the Walkers are Welcome project to be sent from Foulridge Parish Council.

9.4 There were no volunteers for the 3 Tier Forum.

10. Handrail on Causeway Pavement

A request has been received for the continuation of the handrail up to the top of Causeway. Councillor Wilson will forward this to Councillor Calvert.

11. Reports from working groups.

11.1 Allotments.

To be on the agenda for the March meeting.

11.2 Planning

Hey Fold Farm, County Brook Lane. Change of use from agricultural to domestic garden.

Cornshaw Brook Farm, Moss Houses Rd. Conversion of barn to extend attached dwelling house and erection of single story domestic extension to the west elevation.

It was resolved that there were no objections to the above planning applications.

Andrew Piert, the Environmental Officer has offered to visit Foulridge Parish Council to explain his role and responsibilities. He also congratulated the council on the excellence of its web site.

11.3 Cricket Club

The club members are keen to improve the sports pavilion and to level the cricket field. It was resolved that the Parish Council cannot fund these improvements but that members of the Cricket Club be invited to a meeting to discuss their proposals with the Council.

12. Village Matters

12.1 A suggestion was made to use funding from Noyna Publishing to employ a village Lengthsman. This item to be discussed at the March meeting.

12.2 A list of Councillors and people connected with the council, with all contact details is to be produced and distributed by email.

13. Date of next meeting.

7^th March at 7.00pm.

The meeting closed at 21.43

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Foulridge Parish Council Meeting

Monday 7^th February 2011, 7.00pm at Foulridge Village Hall

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

Agenda

1.      Welcome and apologies

2.      Minutes of the last meeting

3.      Village Hall issues

4.      Resident issues

5.      Police liaison

6.      County Councillor Mike Calvert

7.      Finance report

Finance training

Village hall fundraising

Authorisation of payments

Cheque signatories for Foulridge Parish Council and Noyna Publishing.

8.      Village Hall Constitution

9.      Correspondence

10.  Handrail on Causeway pavement

11.  Reports from working groups

Allotments

Planning and highways

Representative – Pendle Borough Council

Sports field & facilities

      11.Date and time of next meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone on 01282 863174 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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Minutes of Foulridge Parish Council Meeting, 10/01/2011.

Present

Councillor Neil Barker, Chair

Councillor Graham Cannon, Vice Chair

Councillor Ruth Sutton

Councillor Carol Belshaw

Councillor Andrew Wilson

Councillor Chris Hobson

Councillor Rob Oldland

Councillor Mike Calvert, County/Pendle Borough Councillor

Jane Killeen, Clerk

Stewart Burnett, village hall caretaker, Susan Burnett

Emlyn Parry, Police Liaison

1. Apologies.

There were no apologies.

2. Minutes of the last meeting.

These were agreed to be an accurate and correct record.

Councillor Cannon thanked the Clerk for the promptness of the minutes.

3. Matters Arising

3.1       The wall at Town Top has been repaired.

3.2       Fall of resident on the Ginnell. No further action.

3.3             The residents of Belmont Terrace have been informed by Pendle Borough Council (PBC) that the road is unadopted

3.4       The Chapel Steps do not belong to local homeowners. According to the Highways Map PBC  has responsibility for Chapel Steps.

The steps will be assessed for repair during the next six weeks. Consultation will take place with the Parish Council prior to any repairs being made. Information from Barnes and Horrocks regarding advice on re-building the steps and an estimate of £4000 for the work is to be sent to Councillor Calvert.

It was suggested that it may be possible to access a grant for a new wrought iron hand rail.

It was agreed that this matter is to be discussed at the March meeting.

4. Village Hall.

4.1       There had been burst pipes in both the ladies and gents toilets in the village hall on Christmas Eve. Mr and Mrs Burnett were thanked for their help and assistance with this matter.

4.2       There have been five new bookings for parties since New Year.

4.3       Rents received by Mr Burnett direct from user groups totalling £202.50 were handed to the Clerk for banking.

4.4       The central heating boiler anti freeze device did not work and the water pipes under the village hall froze during the extreme weather conditions. It was agreed that a system to prevent freezing must be installed. Mr Burnett will call at Drivers to discuss the fitting of a 7-day timer to the boiler and insulation systems.

4.5       It was the resolution of the Council that the room rent would increase to £7 an hour. The cost of day booking would increase to £30. The clerk will write and inform all user groups of the price increase.

4.6       A copy of the village hall Constitution has not yet been found. The funding bid for new tables will be put on hold until the Constitution has been found or a new one written. The Clerk will check whether the Charity Commission has a copy.

5.         Resident issues.

There were no residents’ issues.

6.         Police Liaison

There had been two thefts reported in Foulridge in December.

6.1       Since April 2010 34 crimes have been reported, this is a reduction of 10 compared to last year.

6.2       There have been reports of a suspicious male hiding in the bushes and following people along the canal towpath just near Cafe cargo.

6.3       Men have been seen with lurcher dogs possibly poaching or sheep worrying.

6.4       A cat has been shot with an air rifle.

6.5       PACT priorities continue to be focused on dog walkers trespassing on private land. An article has been placed in local press asking people to be more considerate and new signs regarding dog walking have been requested.

7.         Report from County/Pendle councillor

7.1       Graffiti on a bridge on the M65 has been resolved.

7.2       Planning application for Activity Centre at Cob Lane ( Councillor Sutton left the meeting for the duration of discussion of this item).

Objections from residents have been received regarding the increase of traffic on the narrow lane and the fact that there is no sewerage provision.

A site viewing was recommended.

8.         Finance report.

8.1       The Noyna Publishing Account is in the process of being set up. The Clerk and Rob and Faye Oldland will arrange a meeting regarding the finance issues.

8.2       A finance meeting is to be arranged in Feb/March when the income and expenditure accounts have been finalised.

8.3       It was a resolution of the Council that a Direct Debit is to be set up for payment of the gas bill at the village hall. This will prevent late payment charges being accrued.

It was agreed that prior to setting up the direct debit the Clerk would discuss with Marion Gelder from Lancashire Association of Local Councils to check that this is acceptable for audit purposes.

It was a resolution of the Council that Direct Debits be set up for all utilities at the village hall, sports pavilion and allotments.

8.4       Authorisation of payments were made for:

£358.97 for Christmas Lunch expenses.

£225.00 Mr Burnett’s salary to 31.12.2010.

£236.84 Clerk’s salary to 31.12.2010

£30 to A. Thompson, handy person

£25 for florist

8.5       Paperwork for changing the Clerks signatories on cheques will be passed to all councillors to fill in and take to the Yorkshire Bank for identification purposes.

8.6       It was agreed that the Councillors would invite Betty and her husband out for a meal on the 26.01.2011 to express their thanks for her years of service as Clerk.

9.         Precept.

The Council completed the application form for the recommended amount of precept at £7885.00. The Capital Grant for 2011/12 is £3747.00.

10.       Correspondence

9.1       It was agreed that a production of Wind in the Willows, cost £245, at the village hall is be considered. The Clerk will enquire about possible dates from March onwards and for contact details of people who can give feedback from previous productions.

11.       Reports from Working Groups.

11.1    Allotments – No 2 has been split into 2 separate allotments. Confirmation of how the split has been made must be confirmed.

11.2    A site visit is planned for as soon as the weather improves to look at creating an opening onto the spare piece of land and measuring out either one or two new allotments.

11.3    Planning and Highways – nothing to report

11.4    PBC – nothing to report

11.5    Sports field – cannabis growing equipment had been dumped between the sports field and the football field. This has been reported to the police.

12.       Date of Next Meeting

7^th February 2011

The meeting closed at 8.55pm.

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06/01/2011

Foulridge Parish Council Meeting

Monday 10^th January 2011, 7.00pm at Foulridge Village Hall

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

Agenda

1.      Welcome and apologies

2.      Minutes of the last meeting

3.      Village Hall issues

4.      Resident issues

5.      Police liaison

6.      County councillor Mike Calvert

7.      Finance report

Date for finance meeting

Village hall rents

Accounts and budget heads.

Authorisation of payments

Cheque signatories

8.      Precept application

9.      Correspondence

10. Reports from working groups

Allotments

Planning and highways

Representative – Pendle Borough Council

Sports field & facilities

      11.Date and time of next meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk, Jane Killeen, in writing or by telephone on 01282 863174 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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Minutes of Foulridge Parish Council Meeting, 6^th December 2010.

Present

Councillor Graham Cannon, Vice Chair

Councillor Carol Belshaw

Councillor Rob Oldland

Councillor Ruth Sutton

Councillor Andrew Wilson

Betty Taylor (Clerk)

Stewart Burnett (Village Hall Caretaker), Susan Burnett, Hazel Nicholson (Village Hall Fundraisers)

PC Emlyn Parry

1. Apologies

Councillor Neil Barker, Chair, Councillor Chris Hobson,

County Councillor Mike Calvert

2. Welcome

Councillor Cannon welcomed all to the meeting and introduced Jane Killeen who will be the Clerk following Betty’s retirement.

3. Minutes of the last meeting.

The Minutes were approved. There were no matters arising.

4. Village Hall Report.

There is to be a 7 day timer fitted to the central heating boiler by Friday 10^th December. There were concerns raised regarding the cost of running the heating during the cold weather and the possibility of passing some of this cost on to people running groups. Stewart complained that groups had been cancelling meetings at the last minute due to the weather conditions. It was agreed by the meeting that if the cancellation came after the hall had been heated then a charge would be made. It was agreed that the issue of Village Hall rents would be an Agenda item for the next meeting.

A complaint had been made by the Village Hall Caretaker, Stewart, regarding the poor condition the kitchen had been left in following the Church Christmas Fair.

Stewart requested more brown recycling bins. Councillor Sutton agreed that she would order one and pay the £10 cost.

Councillor Cannon is in the process of writing a funding bid for new tables for the village hall. He must have a copy of the village hall constitution to enclose with the bid. Betty to check if Southerns Solicitors have a copy. If not, Councillor Cannon suggested that a way round this would be for a formal Minute to be recorded proposing and seconding the bid.

5. Police Liaison

PC Emlyn Parry introduced himself as the officer with responsibility for Foulridge Neighbourhood Policing. His colleague Carla Pickard is the PCSO and will assist PC Parry in Foulridge. Either Emlyn or Carla will attend FPC meetings each month.

Emlyn reported no major problems in Foulridge. The current priority is the apprehension of armed hunters. It has been reported that hunters are walking early morning in the area with dogs that are attacking sheep. There is some concern that the hunters may be carrying knives. There is also a concern that hunters are identifying empty properties that may be vulnerable to burglary. Future priorities for policing are to be influenced by the Parish Council. The Chairman thanked PC Parry for his report and requested that rural areas should be given the same priorities for police time that the urban areas have.

6. Payment of accounts

Grounds man  £103.65

Reconciliation of accounts  £50.00

Clerk’s salary to 31.12.2010 £681.37

7. Financial report

A reconciliation of the accounts had been undertaken up to the 30.11.2010.

8. Senior Citizens Christmas Party

Hazel reported that arrangements for the party are in place. Catering has been ordered for 70 people.

9. Village gritting

It was agreed that Andrew Thompson will be asked to grit outside the village hall and chapel steps.

Letters are to be sent to Gary Rhodes, Bob Payne and Malcolm Lord thanking them for their efforts at gritting public areas in the village since the latest snow fall.  Councillor Wilson will post a ‘thank you’ on the village website.

10. Correspondence

There was no correspondence.

11. Working groups.

Allotments: John O’Hara has inserted a gate into Allotment 2, which is now ready to be let.

Planning matters: there has been an appeal re: Oakridge House, Highfield Ave to the Secretary of State. This matter now out of Parish Council hands.

Councillor Belshaw to make an objection re: planning for 4 bungalows off Warehouse Lane. This objection to be lodged by the 7.12.2010.

A site visit to be arranged at Cob Lane re: application for a change of entry. The visit must be made in time for the application to go to the Pendle Council January Area Committee Meeting.

Sports field: the price for cutting the football field is to be increased substantially due to changes in the type of diesel that must now be used for non-agricultural contracts.

The football team has, unfortunately, folded.

12.  History of Foulridge Book

A motion was proposed by Councillor Belshaw to set up a new bank account at the Yorkshire Bank for the deposit of funds received from the sale of the books.

This was seconded by Councillor Wilson.

Proposal agreed.

Councillor Oldland to be the lead.

13. AOB

Wall at Town Top, Councillor Wilson to deal with this matter.

A resident has fallen on The Ginnel and may be considering taking action. It is unclear who owns The Ginnel.

The back of Belmont Terrace is unadopted. The residents are responsible for this piece of land.

It remains unclear who owns Chapel Steps. Councillor Cannon agreed to contact Land Registry to try to confirm this. He will report at next meeting.

Following the closure of the meeting at 8.20pm, Betty was presented with flowers and thanked for her 15 year service as Clerk to the Parish Council.

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BT/bt                                                                                       1st December 2010

I write to convene a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday, 6th December, 2010. 

The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.00 p.m.

The order of business for the meeting is set out below.

                                                                                                   Betty Taylor

                                                                Clerk to the Parish Council

Order of Business

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

1:         To receive apologies

2:         To approve or otherwise the Minutes dated 1st November 2010.

3:         To deal with matters relating to the Village Hall

4:         To allow any residents of the Village to raise a pertinent issue

5:         Police Liaison

6:         County Councillor M. Calvert

7:         To authorise payments of Accounts

8:         To receive any correspondence

9:         Village Hall heating

10:       Senior Citizen's Christmas Party

11:       Village Gritting

12:       To receive reports from Working Groups:-

                        Allotments

                        Planning & Highways

                        Representative – Pendle Borough Council

                        Sports Field & facilities

13:       Date of next Meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone on 01282 863507 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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BT/bt                                                                                       25^th October 2010

I write to convene a meting of the Parish Council on Monday 1^st November 2010. 

The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.00 p.m.

The order of business for the meeting is set out below.

                                                                                                   Betty Taylor

                                                                Clerk to the Parish Council

Order of Business

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

1:         To receive apologies

2:         To approve or otherwise the Minutes dated 4^th October 2010.

3:         To deal with matters relating to the Village Hall

4:         To allow any residents of the Village to raise a pertinent issue

5:         Police Liaison

6:         County Councillor M. Calvert

7:         To authorise payments of Accounts

8:         To receive any correspondence

9:         Update re “Story of Foulridge Part II”

10:       Update – Improvements to Cricket Ground

11:       Update re location of the SPID Machine

12:       To receive reports from Working Groups:-

                        Allotments

                        Planning & Highways

                        Representative – Pendle Borough Council

                        Sports Field & facilities

13:       Date of next Meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone on 01282 863507 before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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FOULRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of Meeting held

Monday, 4^th October 2010

at 7.00 p.m.

Present:  Councillor Neil Barker (in the Chair)

Councillors: G.G. Cannon: R. Sutton: C.A. Wilson: R. Oldland.

4 Members of the public

1:         Apologies:  C. A. Belshaw

2:         To approve or otherwise the Minutes dated 6^th September 2010

Moved Councillor Cannon, seconded Councillor R. Sutton and resolved that the Minutes be accepted.

3:         To deal with matters relating to the Village Hall:

Helen Green was no longer using the Hall.

Two new classes had commenced using the Hall

A new external post-box was to be fitted to the outside entrance.

The Caretaker then gave a breakdown of the current Hall users advising that Line Dancing and indoor Bowling classes were under consideration.  Cheques had been raised to cover the Caretaker’s wages etc.

q       A request was made for the approval of the following issues:-

Diane’s Catering Services for the OAP’s Christmas Luncheon

(this had already been booked when the 2009 account was paid).

q       Remainder of raffle prizes etc be used

q       Councillor Cannon agreed he would supply the tree again.

q       Other accessories etc would be replaced as required.

q       Approval was given for a computer to be installed in the VH.

4:         A request was made for the football pitch area to be cut and the ground prepared for a Junior Team (at the moment it was virtually unplayable).  Problem would be addressed.

4(a)     To allow residents of the village to raise pertinent issues

            No residents attended the meeting. However matters arising from the September meeting referenced concerns from residents living adjacent to the Oakridge House new build property planning submission. Concerns were raised highlighting the container, which was standing close to the adjacent properties.  Council members had visited the site and after discussion it was agreed to watch the site closely until the next meeting and report back.

5:         Police Liaison

Ø      PC Carl Nevison was present at the meeting and advised no crimes had been committed in the village over the past month.

A question was raised regarding the whereabouts of the SPID machine, which had not been used in the village for some time. It is looking likely that it may have been stolen. 

The Clerk to contact Trawden Parish Council for any information they can provide regarding the whereabouts of the machine - bearing in mind that a share of the costs lay with Trawden and Laneshawbridge Parish Councils.

6:         County Councillor M. Calvert

q       Councillor Calvert gave an update of relevant news/information etc.

and was pleased to advise the meeting that ‘the grit bins’ had been filled ready for winter conditions.

q       Councillor Calvert was invited to attend the Senior Citizen’s Xmas luncheon.  He was delighted to accept.

q       His Worship the Mayor of Pendle would officially open the new Play area.  This would take place on the play area on the 11^th October at 2.00 p.m.

7:         To authorise payment of Accounts

                                    Electrical Sales B/fd ….       314.29

                                    BDO Audit                             ….       193.88

                                                                                            £508.17

            It was moved by the meeting that the cheques be raised for payment.

8:         To receive any correspondence 

Mrs. Snowden had written again raising the ongoing problem of water ingress at her property.  Council responded by again stressing the problem was not the Parish Council’s in the opinion of the Council’s insurers, Zurich.

9:         Report on sales of “Story of Foulridge Part II”

            Sales appeared to be going well with outlets asking for more copies.

10:       Update – re Improvements to Cricket Ground

Kevin Guy had charged £400 for carrying out a survey.

Ideas were put forward for organising a Junior Football team and agreed that the Parish Council would support the idea.

It was agreed that a notice would be made re: animals being exercised on the field and the subsequent results. The Clerk agreed to organise this.

11:       To receive reports from the Working Groups

Allotments:    

Plots 5A & 5B had been offered as per the waiting list to take up tenancy.  No response had been received. 

In view of this the Chairman suggested that the next two people on the waiting list be contacted.

            Planning & Highways:           Nothing to report.

            Representative Pendle:        Nothing to report.

            Sports field & facilities:        Source out funding for football pitch –

                                                            Ongoing.

12:       Date of next meeting:- 1^st November 2010.

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BT/bt                                                                                         28^th September 2010

I write to convene a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday, 4^th October 2010.

The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.00 p.m.  The order of business for the meeting is set out below:

Betty Taylor

Clerk to the Parish Council

Order of Business

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded on the requirement to declare any pecuniary or

substantial non-pecuniary  interests in any of the items of the Council’s business.

                        1:         To receive apologies

                        2:         To approve or otherwise the Minutes dated 6^th September 2010

                        3:         To deal with matters relevant to the Village Hall

                        4:         To allow any resident of the village to raise a pertinent issue

                        5:         Police Liaison

                        6:         County Councillor M. Calvert

                        7:         To authorise payment of the Accounts

                        8:         To receive the Clerk’s Notice of Resignation

                        9:         To receive any correspondence

                        10:       Update on sales etc “Story of Foulridge Part II”

                        11:       Update – Improvements to Cricket Ground

                        12:       To receive reports from Working Groups:-

                                    Allotments

                                    Planning & Highways

                                    Representative – Pendle Borough Council

                                    Sports Field & facilities

                        13:       Date of next meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in

writing or by telephone on 01282 863507, before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting

advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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FOULRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of Meeting held

Monday, 6^th September 2010

at 7.00 p.m.

Present:  Councillor Neil Barker (in the Chair)

C. Hobson: Carol Belshaw:  R. Sutton : G.G. Cannon

4 Members of the public

1:       Apologies for absence due to illness:

          Councillors R. Oldand & C.A. Wilson.

2:       To approve or otherwise the Minutes dated 5^th July 2010

Moved C.Belshaw, seconded C.Hobson and resolved that the Minutes be accepted.

3:       To deal with matters relating Village Hall:

          No representatives from the Village Hall were able to be present.

Stewart Burnett had taken over as Caretaker and was coming to grips with the responsibilities.  Unfortunately he had been unable to attend the meeting.  Mr. Burnett’s pay in wages amounted to 9 weeks plus 4 parties.  A cheque was raised for £425.00.              

Clerk/R.F.O        65.00  (13 weeks)      

                   T. Nicholson      210.00                        

                   Clerk (refund)   120.00                        

*V/Hall invoice from United Utilities was overdue for payment (due to

no meeting being held last month).  The Clerk had paid this Account by way of her personal Credit-Card to avoid a late payment fee being charged.  A cheque for £120.20 was raised to cover this payment.

Re-assessment of the method for payment of these Utility Accounts

needs to made to avoid further penalties being added for late payment.

4:       To allow residents of the village to raise pertinent issues:

          A group of residents had attended the meeting to voice their concerns regarding the proposed plans submitted for a new-build

          property on Highfield Ave.  The spokesperson for the group gave a

          full appraisal of the problems foreseen in the application.

          The Chairman suggested a site visit a.s.a.p.  (To be arranged).

5:       Police Liaison:

          PC Carl Nevison read out a summary of police incidents in local villages and surrounding area for the months of July  &        August. There were no concerns for the Foulridge area.

6:       County Councillor M. Calvert:

Councillor Calvert reported on damage to planters in Trawden but there were no reportable incidents in Foulridge.

          The village interactive road signs are to be checked for accuracy.

          Councillor Sutton raised concerns over speeding vehicles on Skipton old road.

7:       To authorise payment of Accounts:

                   Pendle BC     G/maintenance                 46.92 

                   U/Utilities    Water/Sports field           320.66             

                   U/Utilities    Allotments                        88.59                                       

                   U/Utilities     Village Hall                    120.20              

                   British Gas    Village Hall                     109.01           

                   B. Taylor  (Clerk)                               681.87

                    Spain Builders                                   511.13              

8:       To receive any correspondence:  Nothing to report.

9:       Report on sales of “Story of Foulridge Part II”:

          Sales appeared to be going well.  Outlets were asking for more copies

          to replenish their stocks.

10:     Update – re Improvements to Cricket Ground:

Still waiting for a response from Kevin Guy re: ground works. 

The Chairman expressed disappointment that there had not been any involvement from Foulridge Cricket Club.  It was becoming apparent that the improvements were not going to happen without the involvement of the Cricket Club.

11:     To receive reports from the Working Groups:

          Allotments:   It was suggested that FPC owned sufficient land to

allow  setting out more allotments. Potential funding to be sourced and a programme of requirements drawn up.

Councillor Hobson had been impressed with the allotments set out at Blacko.

Plots 5A & 5B had been offered as per the waiting list to take up tenancy.  Council awaiting a response.  The consensus was

that the plots were possibly too big.

          Planning & Highways:  Cob Lane application had been withdrawn.

          Representative Pendle:     Nothing to report.

          Sports field & facilities:    Attempts needed to be made by the new

          football club to source funding for the football pitch.                    

12:     Date of next meeting:- 4^th October 2010.

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BT/bt                                                                                                                                                                                                  31^st August 2010

I write to convene a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday, 6^th September 2010. The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.00 p.m.  The order of business for the meeting is set out below:

Betty Taylor

Clerk to the Parish Council

Order of Business

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded on the requirement to declare any pecuniary or

substantial non-pecuniary  interests in any of the items of the Council’s business.

                        1:         To receive apologies

                        2:         To approve or otherwise the Minutes dated 5^th July 2010

                        3:         To deal with matters relating to the Village Hall

                        4:         To allow any resident of the village to raise a pertinent issue

                        5:         Police Liaison

                        6:         County Councillor M. Calvert

                        7:         To authorise payment of the Accounts

                        8:         To receive any correspondence

                        9:         Update on sales etc “Story of Foulridge Part II”

                        10:       Update – Improvements to Cricket Ground

                        11:       To receive reports from Working Groups:-

                                    Allotments

                                    Planning & Highways

                                    Representative – Pendle Borough Council

                                    Sports Field & facilities

                        12:       Date of next meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.

Any person wishing to speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in

writing or by telephone (01282 863507) before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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FOULRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING

held Monday 26^th July 2010 

                                                                               Present:  Councillors C.A. Wilson (in the chair)

                                                                                             C.A. Belshaw: C. Hobson

                                                                                          Apologies: N. Barker, R. Sutton

4.11    Approved amendment of minute 3.7 of meeting held Monday, 5^th June, 2010

           and the insertion of item 3.7(a).

           Moved Councillor Hobson, seconded Councillor Belshaw.

4.12    Precept agreed in the sum of £7,885.

           Moved Councillor Hobson, seconded Councillor Belshaw.

4.13    The Fidelity Guarantee Cover was considered appropriate in the sum of £25,000.

4.14   The meeting was closed at 7.50pm.

                                                                      Date of next meeting, Monday, 6^th September, 2010  

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BT/bt                                                                                                                                                                                            22nd July 2010

I write to convene a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday, 26^th July 2010. The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.00 p.m.  The order of business for the meeting is set out below:

Betty Taylor

Clerk to the Parish Council

Order of Business

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded on the requirement to declare any pecuniary or

substantial non-pecuniary  interests in any of the items of the Council’s business.

                                                                       1. To receive apologies

                                                                       2. To consider the points raised following the BDO Audit 2009/2010

                                                                       3. To agree the precept in the sum of £7,885

                                                                       4. To consider an appropriate amount of Fidelity Guarantee Cover

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FOULRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES of MEETING

Held Monday, 5^th July 2010

Present:  Councillors: N. Barker (in the Chair)

                           R. Oldland:  R. Sutton:  G. Cannon: C.A. Belshaw.

4:1             Apologies for absence:  Councillors C. Hobson: C. A. Wilson:

4:2             To approve or otherwise the Minutes of the Meeting held 7^th June 2010.

It was moved Councillor Oldland, Seconded Councillor Sutton and resolved the minutes be accepted as a correct record.

4:3             Matters arising from the Minutes:

                  No issues raised

4:4             Local residents raised the following issues:

a)      Lisa Parkinson raised concerns over the extent of rubbish on Station Road/Warehouse lane. It was agreed to monitor the situation and report back at the next meeting.

b)      Hazel Nicholson raised an issue regarding the notice on the play park gates stating “No children over 12 years old”. Councillor Belshaw would question this with Pendle Council.

c)       Interest was being shown in starting a local youth football team; the application form for grant applications was passed over.

4:5             Issues pertinent to the Village Hall:

a)      The annual Fun day was reported as a great success and flowers were presented to the organisers as a token of thanks from the Parish Council.

b)      The new cooker hood in the kitchen has now been fitted.

c)      Discussions were held concerning PAT testing, Councillor Cannon reported that there was not a requirement to PAT test new items. However the chairman would investigate this requirement.

d)      Councillors were to check for the presence of fire blankets in the kitchen. (The check was carried out after the meeting and was found to be satisfactory).

e)      The calendar for village hall events was read out.

f)        A sewage leak was reported, Councillor Belshaw was to contact Yorkshire Water and Councillor Cannon was to be the point of contact).

4:5             Village Hall Financial accounts: 

a)      Cheques to raise

610 Hey Farm Nurseries                £100.00

611 Caretaker                                £180.00

612 Caretaker O/time                       £10.00

613 Nicholson Joinery                    £210.00

614 SELRAP (Membership)            £10.00

                                                      £510.00

b) The old village hall account: sort code 03-83-03 Account number 130985.

The clerk was to investigate this account:

                  i.  To check if FPC cheques could be paid in.

                  ii. Check authorised signatures for this account

                  iii. If the account remained live, then to use as the “Story of Foulridge” account

4:6             Police Liaison

PC Nevison reported that there had been concerns raised by other rural villages regarding police response times. Such concerns had not been received from Foulridge residents.

4:7             County Councillor Mike Calvert

a)      Discussions were held regarding grant funding and availability. The village hall committee would look to requirements. Applications would require copies of minutes and a copy of the village hall constitution. The clerk was to obtain a copy of the constitution.

b)      The responsibility for grass cutting of the main road A56 verges opposite the church was questioned. Councillor Belshaw was to check with Pendle Council for confirmation of ownership of responsibility.

c)      Chapel Steps: Councillor Wilson checking on ownership.

4.8                          Correspondence

a)      Letter from High Sheriff of Lancashire reference the successful “Story of Foulridge” book launch.

b)      Complaint received from 2 residents on Sycamore Rise regarding children playing football in the road and suggesting presence of a PCSO may be one way of resolving the problem.

4:9             To authorise payment of Accounts:

                  592      F. Oldland                    £26.78

                  593      Pendle B.C.                  £77.43

                  594      Pendle B.C                   £41.34

                  595      T&Y Heys                   £120.00

                  596      C.A. Wilson                 £108.99

                                                                  £374.54

It was moved Councillor Oldland seconded Councillor Cannon and agreed that the cheques be raised and passed for payment.

4:10           To receive reports from Working Groups: 

a)      Cricket field: it was provisionally agreed to invite residents to a meeting in September subject to Councillor Barker receiving agreement from Kevin Guy, the contractor, regarding a suitable date. Councillor Sutton offered to arrange for photocopying of the information leaflet that had been distributed following the June meeting and the content agreed at this meeting.

b)      Allotments. Councillor Barker was to pass details of the current waiting list to the clerk to allocate the vacant plots.

c)      It was agreed to put options for the future use of village land assets on the agenda for the next meeting.

No further points were raised and the Chairman duly closed the meeting.          

                                                            Next meeting: Monday 6^th September 2010 at 19:00 hrs

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BT/bt                                                                                          1^st July 2010

I write to convene a meting of the Parish Council on Monday 5^th July 2010.

The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.00 p.m.

The order of business for the meeting is set out below.

                                                                                                   Betty Taylor

                                                                Clerk to the Parish Council

Order of Business

Declaration of interest:

Members are reminded on the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

1          To receive apologies

2                    To approve or otherwise the Minutes dated 7^th June 2010

3                    To deal with matters relating to the Village Hall

4                    To allow any resident of the village to raise a pertinent issue

5                    Police Liaison

6                    County Councillor M. Calvert

7                    To authorise payments of Accounts

8                    To receive any correspondence

9                    Publication of the Story of Foulridge (Part II)

10                Ongoing improvements – Cricket Ground

11                To receive reports from Working Groups

            a.       Allotments

            b.      Planning & Highways

            c.       Representative – Pendle Borough Council

            d.      Sports field & facilities

12                Date of next meeting

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.  Any person wishing to

Speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone

(01282 863507) before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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MINUTES of MEETING

Held Monday, 5^th JUNE 2010

Present:  Councillors: N. Barker (in the Chair)

    C.A. Wilson:  R. Oldland:  R. Sutton:  G. Cannon.

County Councillor M. Calvert and 1 member of the public.

3:1             Apologies for absence:  Councillors C. Hobson and C. Belshaw.

3:2             To approve or otherwise the Minutes of the Meeting held 10^th May 2010.

It was moved Councillor Wilson and seconded Councillor Oldland and resolved the minutes be accepted as a correct record.

3:3             Matters arising from the Minutes:

         The Chairman thanked everyone who had helped and supported the Story of Foulridge Part 2 Book Launch, which had been an exceptional event, with around 100 people present.

         The Chairman thanked the High Sherriff of Lancashire, Dennis Mendoros, and His Worship the Mayor of Pendle, for opening the event which had been followed by an official Book Signing and wine and a buffet.

Mrs. Green asked permission to speak:  She congratulated everyone involved with the evening and suggested that Councillor Wilson’s photograph used on the cover should be reproduced by a capable artist and then auctioned to raise money.  Members felt this was a good idea.

3:4             Issues pertinent to the Village Hall:

Ø      The recent Plant Sale had been a huge success realising £200 profit and would be split equally between the Village Hall and Kitchen Fund.

Ø      Help would be appreciated to put up the Bunting on the Village Green prior to the Fun Day.

Ø      Best Kept Garden competition:  It was agreed that the Best Garden for 2010 would be selected at an impromptu viewing evening.

Ø      The meeting was advised that there were grants available for football groups in 2010/11 and that two representatives from Pendle BC were available to come to a meeting and discuss this on the proviso that there was a genuine support for same.

Ø      Request loan of traffic cones from Pendle BC to use at the Fun Day.

Cheques to raise:

Ø      Clerk/RFO                           65.00

Ø      R. Laycock                        180.00

Ø      British Gas                         641.18

Ø      Rachel Laycock                    39.83  

Ø      Hey Farm Nurseries            100.00         

                                                    £1026.01

3:5             Police Liaison

The Police were investigating four crimes committed earlier and still did not have a lead yet.  Crimes committed last month had now been detected.

3:6             County Councillor M. Calvert:

3:7             To authorise payment of Accounts:

                  Chq No. 583    -      Clerk/RFO                       681.87

                                584    -      G.P. Warner (Int Audit)     60.00

                                585    -      Zurich Ins                      2,257.99

                                586    -     Grass Cutting - Pendle        20.67

                                587    -       -ditto-                                 41.34

                                588    -       -ditto-                                 20.67

                                589    -      Classic Cuisine              1,175.00

                                590    -      Graphic Design                 450.00

                                591    -      Peter Scott Printer          7,071.50       £11,779.04

It was moved Councillor Cannon, seconded Councillor Wilson and agreed that the cheques be raised and passed for payment.

3:8             Alterations to Cricket Pitch:

                  Following discussions Option D (no cost option) was identified as the most

practical option.  The Chairman would produce a draft information leaflet and e-mail to interested parties.

3:9             To receive reports from Working Groups:

            Allotments –Nothing to report

Planning - Council had taken advantage of the offer from Pendle BC to accept a grant of £396 towards the purchase of a computer to specifically reduce paper consumption by viewing plans via a projector. Councillor Hobson had access to a second hand projector available for £50 and Council agreed this should also be purchased.

                              Footpaths & Bridleways – nothing to report

                              Representative – Pendle BC:  Council Representative not present.

                              Sports field & facilities – nothing to report

3.10           Date of next Meeting: 5th July, 2010 at 7pm

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BT/bt                                                                         2^nd June 2010

I write to convene a meeting the Parish Council on Monday, June 7^th 2010.  The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.p.m.

The order of business for the meeting is set out below.

                                                                                   Betty Taylor

Clerk to the Parish Council

Order of Business

Declaration of Interest:

 Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or

substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items

of the Council’s Business

1.         To receive apologies

2.         To approve or otherwise Minutes of the meeting held 10^th May 2010

3.         To deal with pertinent matters relating to the Village Hall

4.         Matters arising from the Minutes

5.         Police Liaison

6.         County Councillor Mike Calvert

7.         To authorise payments of accounts

8.         To accept the Income/Expenditure accounts 2009/10

9.         To receive any pertinent correspondence

10.       Update on Cricket and Football Fields, to include review of levelling

            plans                                               

11.       To receive reports from working groups:

·        Allotments

·        Planning & Highways

·        Footpaths & Bridleways

·        Representative – Pendle Borough Council

·        Sports Field & Facilities

12.       Date of next Meeting

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FOULRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES of MEETING

held Monday 10^th May 2010 

                        Present:  Councillors: C.A. Wilson:  N. Barker:

                        C. Hobson: G.G. Cannon: R. Oldland & C.C. Mike Calvert.

2:1       Apologies for absence received from:

            Councillors C.A. Belshaw and R. Sutton.

2:2       To elect a Chairman for the year 2010/11

It was moved and accepted unanimously that Councillor Neil Barker take the Chair for the coming year.

2:3       To elect a Vice-Chairman for the year 2010/11

It was moved and accepted unanimously that Councillor Graham G. Cannon take the Vice Chairmanship for the coming year.

2:4       To approve or otherwise the Minutes of the Meeting held 6^th April 2010.

Moved Councillor Wilson, seconded Councillor Hobson and resolved the minutes be accepted as a correct record.

2:5       Matters arising:

q       12:6    Overhead projector had been purchased.

q       12:16  Renting out Council land for pony grazing was discussed and agreed that it would not be practical and that looking forward it would restrict

the Council’s options (i.e. turning more land into allotments).

q       Village Hall:      Plant Sale – Sunday May 23^rd

q       No more Car Boot Sales until Autumn.

q       Councillor Wilson had secured a grant of £400 from the Duchy of Lancaster for a replacement cooker in the Village Hall.  A suitable metal protector was

to be purchased.

q       A discussion ensued on the rules regarding payments made by cheque:

i.e.  invoices from any retailer should be produced on a printed business invoice and payable to Foulridge Parish Council. 

q       The  Clerk questioned the insurance cover for the Score Board on the Cricket field (i.e. £17,000).  It was agreed that no changes would be made at this time.

q       The football pitch required marking out.  Pendle Borough Council (Leisure Services) to be asked to help, and to be approached regarding equipment required.

q       New Play equipment on Archery Ave:-  new equipment installed has taken up more space than anticipated and children have less space to kick a  football  on the play area and have been playing on the Avenue.  Two residents at the top of the Avenue have complained.  Council felt that once the port-a-cabin had been removed, things would improve.   `The newly installed “Zip Wire” was too low – and required inspecting for any required “settling-in” adjustments.

2:6       Police Liaison:

            P.C. Nevison attended the meeting due to P.C. Gregson being on sick leave.

Criminal activities had been reported between the 1^st and 5^th May.  A vehicle had been stolen.  A vehicle which crashed into the wall by the Lake on the A/56 was still being investigated. 

2:7       County Councillor M. Calvert:

Councillor Calvert advised the meeting of how the problems caused by the snow and ice this winter had affected the area due to a Government directive for the Wagons at the Northwich Plant to service all parts of the country when needed and not just locally.

2:7       Book Launch:

The Book Launch for “The Story of Foulridge Part II” was discussed and everything was coming together.  Councillor Oldland advised that there would be a trial-run on Friday evening.  Invitations had been sent out and included High Sherriff of Lancashire Mr Dennis Mendoros (who would open the Launch) and His Worship the Mayor of Pendle.

2:8       Remedial Plumbing Work:

            It was agreed that J. Driver (Plumbers) be offered the work in the Village Hall.

2:9       Banking Procedures:

No changes to be made at this time.

2:10     Provision of Dog Bin:

British Waterways to be advised of a missing bin which had been situated by Bridge No. 149 (Pendle).

2:11     Allotments:

Extra plots to be made available by splitting larger plots.

Consideration to be given to stoning the paths.

Messrs W. Rushton, G.Lonsdale & T. Baldwin to be offered plots. 

Councillor Hobson had been impressed with the layout of the allotments and the fencing in Blacko. 

2:12     Date of next Meeting:   7^th June at 7.00 p.m.

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BT/bt                                                                                             5th May, 2010                                                  

I write to convene a meeting of the Parish Council Monday, 10^th May 2010.  The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.00 p.m.  The order of business for the meeting is set out below.

Betty Taylor

Clerk to the Parish Council.

Order of Business

Declaration of Interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.  Any person wishing to  speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone (01282 863507) before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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                                             FOULRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL                                        

MINUTES of MEETING

held Monday, 6^th April 2010  -  at 7.00 p.m.

                        Present:            C.A. Wilson (in the Chair) 

                        Councillors C.A. Belshaw:  R. Sutton: C. Hobson

12:1      Apologies for absence:  C.Councillor. M. Calvert: Councillors R. Oldland & N. Barker: G.G. Cannon

12:2      To approve or otherwise the Minutes of the meeting 1^st March 2010.

Moved Councillor Belshaw, seconded Councillor Sutton and resolved that the Minutes be accepted as a correct record.

12:3      Village Hall Payment:

 Chq 601            R. Layock         £180.00

Chq 602            U/Utilities           £120.20    …..   £300.20

It was proposed Councillor Sutton and seconded Councillor Hobson that the cheques be raised and the accounts paid.

12.4            Pertinent Issues raised:

Ø       Another planter (or similar) was suggested in an effort to deter cars being parked by the Lake at the entrance to the village.

Ø       Councillor Sutton reported the huge success of the “Musical Delight” event.  It was suggested that the Chairman post the details on the Web Site.

Ø       Cost to install the new appliances for the Village Hall (i.e. Cooker and ‘Fridge Freezer would be £100 for the ‘Fridge and £230 for the Oven. This amount also covered a “splash back” protection cover for the oven.   An invoice for the purchase was not yet to hand.

12:5      Police Liaison:

P.C. Gregson was unable to attend the meeting and a colleague had very kindly attended giving the following information:-

Ø       Two crimes regarding sailing trailers:

Ø       Police had a description of a male who had been reported for two acts of indecent exposure in the village.  Investigations ongoing.

Ø       A vehicle had been driven through the barrier on the Wharf.

Ø       Bogus traders were known to be in and around the village and were ‘eyeing-up’ sheds, scrap iron, etc.  A reminder that such items should be kept out of sight and secure.

12.6      County Councillor Mike Calvert:  

12.7      Payment of Accounts:

Cheques were raised for the following:

571     193.54      Pendle BC (Sports Field)

572       47.40      C.A. Wilson (Web Hosting) 2010/11

573       33.00      C.A. Wilson (Price Diff – Grant & Cost (Computer)

574     225.00      Zurich Insurance (Allotment Holders Insurance Cover)

575       50.00        Metal Imp. Co:  O/head Projector (View Planning Applications)

                Total  ….  £548.94

It was moved Councillor Hobson, seconded Councillor Belshaw and resolved that cheques be raised and the accounts paid.

12.8      Correspondence: 

Ø       Borough Elections – 6^th May 2010.  Village Hall required.

Ø       Informative letter from Liddle Thomas re British Telecom Wind Farms.

12.9      Colne Connected – Rural Communities:

            The Clerk advised that funding was available for up to £1,000 for village projects. 

Foulridge had not applied for 9 years when we received funding towards the Duck Pond project. It was suggested that the Duck Pond and Allotments pathways could be identified.

12.10    Update Foulridge Cricket Club:  

12.11    Publication of the Story or Foulridge (Part II):

            “Noyna Publishing” had been set up and all being well the book would go to ‘Print’ the 1^st week in May.  The Chairman had helped to proof read and was   delighted with the story.

It was unanimously agreed that there should be a “grand launch” for the book in the Village Hall on Friday, May 21^st, 2010 and that the Parish Council would provide a “Celebration Drink” and nibbles.

12.12    Update on Funding: 

            Cost of Cooker etc. (12:4)

12.13        Panic Bolt: 

The Chairman had purchased and fitted a “panic bolt” mechanism for the Village Hall door at a cost of £57.29.  The Council thanked him for this.

12.14    V/Hall Boiler:   To consider replacing/servicing the heating boiler for the Village Hall.

            Agenda item for May 2010.

12.15    To consider modernization of our Banking procedures.

Enquiries would be made regarding a Government Precurement Credit Card.

                LAPTC use one and Barclays Bank administer these.  Inquiries to be made regarding the

                Yorkshire Bank and report back to next meeting.

12.16        To consider renting out grazing land for a pony:

A request had been received regarding the possibility of renting out a plot of grazing land for a Pony.  After discussion it was suggested that the small piece of land off Skipton Old Road may well be suitable.

12.17        Reports from the Working Groups:

Allotments – Nothing to report

Planning & Highways – The Chairman advised that he was pleased with the new Laptop from Pendle and that Councillor Hobson had negotiated a price for a second hand projector.

12.18    Date of next meeting:  10^th May 2010 (to include the Tax Payer’s Meeting).

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BT/bt                                                                                             29^th March 2010                                                  

I write to convene a meeting of the Parish Council Tuesday 6^th April 2010.  The meeting will take place in the Village Hall, commencing at 7.00 p.m.  The order of business for the meeting is set out below.

Betty Taylor

Clerk to the Parish Council.

Order of Business

Declaration of Interest:

Members are reminded of the requirement to declare any pecuniary or substantial non-pecuniary interests in any items of the Council’s business.

Parishioners are welcome to attend these meetings.  Any person wishing to  speak at the meeting should contact the Clerk in writing or by telephone (01282 863507) before 12 noon on the day of the scheduled meeting advising her of the subject to be discussed.

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FOULRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES of MEETING

held Monday, 01^st March 2010  -  at 7.00 p.m.

                                                                                  Present:            C.A. Wilson (in the Chair) 

                                                Councillors:  Neil Barker: R.Oldland:  C.A. Belshaw: G.C. Cannon:  R. Sutton:

                                                                   C. Hobson

                                                                   4 Members of the Public

Councillor Wilson chaired the meeting, welcomed all who were present and then went on to explain that the Clerk was unable to attend this meeting due to ill health. Councillor Hobson volunteered to take the minutes of the meeting, and this was unanimously agreed by the Council. The Chair then thanked Councillor Hobson for stepping in at short notice, and expressed the feeling of the Parish Council in wishing the Clerk a speedy recovery.

12:1      Apologies for absence:  Parish Clerk, BettyTaylor.

12:2      To approve or otherwise the Minutes of the meeting 8^th February 2010.

Moved Councillor Cannon, seconded Councillor Sutton and resolved that the Minutes be accepted as a correct record.

12:2:1   Matters Arising

Councillor Barker raised the issue over fencing off the site where the “Hole in the Wall“ Public House used to be, Councillor Barker reminded the Council that we had asked for the area to be made safe.

Councillor Wilson agreed and responded that a letter had been sent to Planning asking for this as well as other points to be taken into consideration as part of the Planning Application.

12:3      Village Hall Payments:

            Chq No 598      £172.00 Caretaker

Chq No 599      £446.62             British Gas Utilities

Chq No 600      £  65.00             B. Taylor (RFO)                                                                             

                                                                                       Totals.  £683.62

It was proposed Councillor Sutton and seconded Councillor Belshaw that the cheques be raised and the accounts paid.

Village Hall Points raised:

Ø       Councillor Cannon pointed out that there was water running down the side of the village hall and the source seemed to be connected with the boiler operation.

There was a suggestion from the Fun Day committee that it was due to overfilling the boiler after the fitting of the new pump, and that the plumber had been called and given this information.

Councillor Cannon replied that this water could result in damp and frost damage, and suggested that the plumber come back to the job and at least extend the length of the pipe that sticks out of the wall so that the water drops straight to ground and not trickle down the wall.

The Caretaker agreed to contact the plumber as soon as possible to rectify this situation.

Ø       The Caretaker asked if the timer for the Central heating could be fixed, or set up to a more convenient setting.

Councillor Cannon replied that if it was broken, then when the plumber comes to sort the overflowing pipe, ask him to have a look at the timer.

Councillor Wilson agreed to have a look at the timer, and if it was possible, would set it up to more convenient times for user groups.

Ø       Councillor Cannon suggested that there may be a limited amount of labour available for any odd jobs that may be required about the village hall. It was suggested that some plastering and small building renovation was required under the stairs; Councillor Cannon agreed to have a look at the tasks and see if they were relevant to the skills on offer.

Ø       Update from the Village Social Committee: -  A new cooker has been purchased.  Various outlets had been sourced for prices resulting in a best price of £1,000 reduced to £800 inc’l V.A.T. The Social Committee had paid a deposit of £500 cash. It was envisaged that the work to fit the cooker would begin week commencing 1^st March 2010 and the cooker would be in place during Thursday 04^th March 2010.

Ø       Councillor Wilson asked if the gas fitters were aware of the new location of the cooker, and was told by the Village hall fund raisers that there were drawings on the walls to ensure no mistakes would be made.

Ø       Councillor Wilson enquired about the extra payments for Gas and Electrical Services, and was informed that this would be a total cost of £350 + V.A.T.

Ø       The Chair then informed all present that he had written to the Duchy of Lancaster to see if there was any funding available for this work. Still awaiting a response.

Ø       Janet Willson then gave the Chairman a written breakdown of the fund raising activities that had been performed and the sum total of money raised, part of which has been used to pay the £500.00 deposit on the new cooker.  It was agreed that the information would be transferred into the Parish Council Accounts and the written record filed for future information.

At this point the Chairman halted the meeting to allow members of the public to speak should they wish to. 

Ø       The Council was informed that the forthcoming Choir event organised by Councillor Sutton and sponsored by Weston EU was a sell out. There were a total of 102 chairs available in the hall, and it was envisaged that the chairs in the meeting would have to be brought into use. There was a verbal reminder that the Fire Regulations only permitted 110 people in the building, and the organisers should be aware of this. Councillor Wilson agreed to perform the opening of the event.

Ø       One member of the public made the Council aware that there was a £500.00 donation about to be made, but the person donating the money wanted to remain anonymous. The Chairman was asked if the Council would include their Charity Number on the receipt for this donation. 

Ø       Janet Willson then informed the Council that there had been a donation of left over machine packaging from Weston EU. This would be turned into approx 30+ signs for the Fun day Advertising.

Ø       Janet Willson then went on to speak about the Fun day organisation, commenting that the first meeting had been held last week, and the response had been superb. New faces had come forward to help and this was much appreciated by the organisers. Councillor Cannon was asked if he would again work the “hook a duck” and he agreed, as well as offering a balloon flight as a potential raffle prize.

Ø       Councillor Sutton remarked that a recent children’s party in the village hall was highly praised by the organisers of the party, commenting that the venue was ideal, clean and warm, and that a number of those attending did not even know that the hall was available for hire for this type of event, but as they do now, this may bring in future revenue.

12:4      Police Liaison:

P.C. Gregson reported on criminal activity in the village over the past month: 

Ø       Demolishing dry stone walling

Ø       Pavement flagging had been stolen

Ø       Quad Bike stolen from an out-building.

12.5      County Councillor Mike Calvert:  

Ø       Councillor Calvert opened his report by saying he did not have any major issues at this time, he asked if the Parish Council had any point to bring to his attention;

Ø       Councillor Sutton asked about the potential for the Council to adopt some of the village’s unadopted roads. Some discussion took place on this subject which resulted in a lack of available funding to adopt unadopted areas as bringing them up to a highways standard would be prohibitively expensive.

Ø       Councillor Calvert then went on to give an explanation to the Parish Council on the gritting regime followed during the last snow fall, and gave some reasons why grit replenishment was not as quick as it should have been, and this was mainly due to the country wide demand at the same time, when usual, the adverse weather hits maybe ¾ counties at once, but not the whole of the country.

Ø       Councillor Cannon then went on to ask if Councillor Calvert had managed to look into the refurbishment of the Chapel Steps. Councillor Calvert replied that there may be money available, but it all depend who owns the land that the chapel steps are built on, and if this could be found, then he will look further into the project. Councillor Wilson agreed to visit the Land Registry web site and apply for any information that is available.

Ø       Councillor Sutton then asked Councillor Calvert about the prospect of Skipton Old Road becoming a 20mph zone. Councillor Calvert then explained in detail the various pilot projects that were in operation around the Country, and watching for the outcome, but a proven case would have to be made before the money was forthcoming, commenting that L.C.C. would like to make all roads in residential areas a 20mph zone, but priorities change when budgeting restrictions come into play, explaining the need for “street furniture” to support these projects such as speed bumps, signage chicanes etc.

12.6      Payment of Accounts:

Cheques were raised for the following:

                         Chq 564     U/Utilities Water Bill                                                  £111.73

                        Chq 565     Lancashire Association of Local Councils                    £238.22

                        Chq 566     Parish Council Clerk                                                  £702.41

                        Chq 567     Plumbing Bill Boiler Repair                                         £244.00

                        Chq 568     Andrew Wilson – ISBN Publishing No                         £111.86

                                                                                                            Total = £1408.22

Moved Councillor Belshaw seconded Councillor Sutton and resolved that cheques be raised and the accounts paid.

12.7      Correspondence: 

An application form for tickets to the Royal Garden Party 2010 had been received; Councillor Cannon will complete the paperwork for the free draw. 

Entry Forms for the Best kept Village.

Morecambe Bay Walks

Grant application for the lap top has been approved, Councillor Wilson to make necessary arrangement to purchase.

12.8      5 Year Business Plan:  Nothing to report.

12. 9     Freedom of Information Act

            Unclear why this had been an agenda item, further clarification is sought from the Clerk.

12.10    Cricket pitch alterations:

A survey of the land would cost in the region of £400; Foulridge Parish Council to stand the loss should the project fail. This survey has been carried out, and as a result has created a few options. Mr Kevin Guy is in communication with Councillor Barker who has suggested that Mr Guy comes back to the Council with costs of each option, remembering that the whole process was originally going to be “cost neutral”. Councillor Barker agreed to urge Mr Guy to provide further information before the next meeting. Councillor Sutton raised an issue over how much money there is to spend on this project, Councillors Wilson and Barker pointed out that the ideal is for the project to be self financing. Councillor Sutton said that it would be a shame for the work to be carried out, and the area not used. Councillor Hobson explained that as there was a thriving Cricket Club using the facilities at this time, then there is no reason that the area would not be used for the foreseeable future. Councillor Cannon asked Councillor Barker if he could ask Mr Guy to forward a copy of the survey to him for perusal.

12.11    Publication of the Story or Foulridge (Part II):

The Chairman read out loud an e-mail ;

Hi everyone,

 Rob has asked that the Story of Foulridge Part 2 be on the agenda at our next meeting. Fay and Rob require a publisher for their book and the three of us have discussed the possibility of Foulridge Parish Council being exactly that. We have a few ideas for a name, but the current favourite is Noyna Publishing, as Noyna is a name that is unique to Foulridge. On line research has revealed the Nielsen UK ISBN Agency as the registration authority for the UK:

 http://www.isbn.nielsenbook.co.uk/controller.php?page=123

 and this is the service which satisfies our requirements: 

 (This price is inclusive of VAT.)

 I propose that we register Noyna Publishing (subject to approval) at the Village Hall, as this will give us total control over publishing and distribution etc. and make sure that Fay and Rob's hard work cannot be diluted by outside influences. Fay and Rob have a printer ready to start work. 

 Should everyone agree to this proposal, I shall go ahead and contact Nielsen UK ISBN Agency and complete the registration process. 

 Thanks,   Andrew

Councillor Cannon asked does the registration last forever, and the reply was yes. The chair went on to explain that you cannot publish a book in the UK without an ISBN registration, and with registration you get 10 numbers, one will be used for this book so leaving 9 more for future publications. Fay Oldland asked permission to use the “Taylor’s Cross” emblem on the book, this was agreed by all. The chair than asked for proposer and seconder; Councillors Barker and Councillor Belshaw duly obliged. The chair thanked all those involved in this project for a job well done, in particular to Fay and Rob Oldland.

12.12    Application for funding towards cost of new Cooker.

            Discussed in detail in item 12.3

12.13    Working Groups:   A revised invoice to be sent to J. Eccles re Allotment.   

12.14    Pendle Borough Council

            Councillor Belshaw asked for confirmation from those present that everything was ok for Thursday’s planning Committee meeting with respect to the “Hole in the Wall” development? Everybody agreed that our issues had been put in writing, and providing these were met, we had no other objections to the application.

12.15    Date of next Meeting:    Tuesday 6^th April  2010    

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