HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL
I HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE THAT a Meeting of the Council will be held in the Council Chamber, Prospect House, Hexham on Monday 3rd April 2006 at 7.30pm, when the following items will be discussed:-
1. Apologies for absence.
2. To agree the Minutes of the Town Council meeting held on the 6th March 2006, enclosed.
3. Matters arising, if any.
4. Councillor’s declarations of interest, if any.
5. Accounts for Payment [list enclosed].
6. Planning Decisions [list enclosed].
7. Committee reports.
7.1. To receive the minutes of the Town Council Planning Committee meeting held on 6th March 2006, enclosed.
7.2. To receive a report on crime trends by Cllr N Wicks. [Copy enclosed]
8. Correspondence.
9. Grant Aid 2006/7. To consider applications; please note enclosed recommendations from the Grant Aid Working Group.
10. Any other business.
D Tiffin,
Clerk of the Council
24th March 2006
Hexham
Town Council
Council
Office, St Andrews Cemetery
West
Road, Hexham NE46 3RR
Answerphone
01434609575 Mobile 07730647563
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HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 6th MARCH
2006
3896. PRESENT. Councillor J B Jonas, the Deputy Town Mayor in the Chair, together with Councillors M F C Donnelly, G C Ferguson, T Robson, M Way, D Kennedy, Mrs I C Whale, Mrs J C Soulsby and J M Lambert.
3897. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. B Pickering, the Mayor and Cllrs:- J V R Hare, N Wicks, H J C Herron and Mrs C R Robinson.
3898. TYNEDALE RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP. The meeting was addressed by Peter Mogridge the Rural Transport Officer on the imminent demise of the Partnership. Its funding had ceased because the government had down the Countryside Agency. In the time it had existed it had been successful in bringing in funding for a number of projects. He hoped that the County Council as the Transport Authority would be able to carry out some transport projects in the future. Railway issues will be dealt with by the Tynedale Rail Transport Officer. Before the Partnership ended on the 31st March 2006 an information pack will be sent to the Council.
3899.
Local development framework – core STRATEGY PREFERRED
options. Jonathon Nicholson, a forward Planning Officer gave a short
presentation on the Core Strategy consultation. The document sets out the
preferred options from the various issues there are, as an example, the protection
of the environment. Comments are needed and Councillors were urged to submit
their comments. Comments in support as well as adverse comments are useful
and add to the Councils case. A Planning Inquiry will be held in 2007 after
which the Plan will be adopted and will take the place of the current Tynedale
Local Plan.
3900. MINUTES. It was AGREED the Minutes of the Council meeting held on the 6th February 2006 having been circulated, be signed as a true record.
3901. MATTERS ARISING.
a. TYNEDALE STANDARDS COMMITTEE. Minute 3884 refers. Cllr G C Ferguson reported that his interview had been successful and he had been appointed to the Committee.
b. GRAVE DECORATIONS. Minute 3891 refers. The Clerk reported the Cemetery areas had been inspected by him and he was satisfied the graves spaces had been tidied up and pointed out the Cemetery rule that after the 14th February all Christmas Wreaths and similar decorations are removed. However should any Councillor consider there was a problem in the future they should bring it immediately to his attention.
c. TUESDAY MARKET. Minute 3892 refers. The report from Tynedale Council was noted and it was AGREED to suggest urgent action is taken for the perception is still that the Market is deteriorating.
3902. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Cllr T Robson declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7. [Payment to Bartram Walker].
3903. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT. It was AGREED to authorise payments in accordance with the lists circulated.
3904. PLANNING DECISIONS. It was AGREED to receive decisions of Tynedale Council on planning applications in accordance with the list circulated.
3905. COMMITTEE REPORTS:-
a. It was AGREED to receive the minutes of the Town Council Planning Committee meeting held on 6th February 2006, presented by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr J B Jonas.
b. It was AGREED to receive the minutes of the Town Council Remembrance Day Advisory Committee meeting held on 30th January 2006, presented by Cllr M Way.
c. It was AGREED to receive the minutes of the Town Council Burial Board Committee meeting held on 6th February 2006, presented by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr J B Jonas. Further to Committee minute 466 it was AGREED the Committee would investigate the amount of the increase in heating fuel costs as it may be more advantageous to subsidise the Superintendent rather than install a new CH system.
d. CRIME TRENDS. Cllr N Wicks had circulated a report on crime figures in the locality and it was AGREED it be received. A copy is attached to this minute.
3906. MINERALS AND WASTE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK – OPTIONS FOR SITE SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS. It was AGREED to make no comment on the proposals none of which affected the Council area, apart from the waste transfer station site which would be retained on its present site.
3907. CIVIC SOCIETY. It was AGREED to receive the January newsletter of the Society.
3908. HADRIAN’S WALL. It was AGREED to receive the February newsletter of the Wall partnership.
3909. TYNE RIVERS TRUST. It was noted an inaugural meeting will be held on 9th March in Hexham of this new Charity.
3910. PROPOSAL. Cllr M F C Donnelly had tabled and proposed a motion ‘that Hexham Town Council lodges an objection to Tynedale Council’s decision to permit a funfair booking within Wentworth car park’. Cllr G C Ferguson seconded the motion. Cllr J M Lambert, as a Tynedale Councillor, informed the Council that the event was subject to a number of conditions which are:-
a. It is a trial booking and will be reconsidered for 2007.
b. Noise levels will be monitored.
c. The Police consider they will be able to monitor attendees and ensure dispersal after closure.
d. The event will close at 9.30pm.
After being put to the vote the motion was lost.
3911. STANDARDS BOARD. The recent suspension of Ken Livingston, the Mayor of London, by the Standards Board of England was raised. It was AGREED the Deputy Mayor should write to Mr Livingston to give him the Council’s support. It was felt an elected representative should not be suspended by an unelected quango. On a named vote Cllrs M Way, J M Lambert, J B Jonas, T Robson, Mrs I C Whale, Mrs J C Soulsby voted for the motion and Cllr M F C Donnelly voted against. Cllrs D Kennedy and G C Ferguson abstained.
3912. CYCLISTS. The problem of cyclists riding along Fore Street and other pedestrian paths was again raised. It was AGREED the Police must take action and Cllr N Wicks will be asked to pursue this with the Police.
3913. NEXT MEETING. The next meeting of the Council would be held on 3rd April 2006.
________________________Chairman
Hexham Town Council
Grant Aid and Donation applications 2006/2007
Total Grant Aid in Budget agreed at £17,000.00.
|
Applicant |
Grant paid 05/06 |
Grant requested 06/07 |
Recommendation to
Council |
For Councillor’s use |
|
Lunch Club |
100 |
200 |
100 |
|
|
Lunch Club [Capital] |
n/a |
200 |
100 |
|
|
Lantern Club |
200 |
544 |
200 |
|
|
NE Pensioners Assoc
[Hexham] |
0 |
100 |
0 |
|
|
Hexham Youth Initiative |
12000 |
12000 |
12000 |
|
|
Tynedale C.A.B. |
6000 |
7000 |
2000 |
|
|
Hexham Holiday Club |
200 |
350 |
200 |
|
|
Hexham Town Twinning
Assoc. |
750 + A one off additional
200 |
750 |
Defer pending accounts
being supplied |
|
|
Children’s Xmas Market |
100 |
Donation |
100 |
|
|
Victim Support Northumbria |
250 |
250 |
0 |
|
|
ADAPT [Arts project] |
n/a |
200 |
0 |
|
|
Age Concern Northumbria |
0 |
Donation |
0 |
|
|
Community Council of
Northumberland |
0 |
Donation |
0 |
|
|
Vitalise |
n/a |
Donation |
0 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
14700 |
|
|
Balance in hand |
|
|
2300 |
|
|
Late applications |
NOT |
considered by |
the Working |
Group |
|
Lifespan |
n/a |
Donation |
|
|
|
Abbey Festival |
500 |
500 |
Defer pending accounts
being supplied |
|
HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL
ACCOUNTS FOR
PAYMENT ON 3 APRIL 2006
Payee
|
Detail
|
Cheque issued for |
Vat |
Net of vat |
Cheque number |
Ref. |
|
David Robinson Nurseries Ltd |
Compost and plants |
80.50 |
11.98 |
68.52 |
*104068 |
5021 |
|
Philip Sewell, Dairyman |
Office refreshment |
4.14 |
|
4.14 |
104102 |
5028 |
|
Henderson Fencing |
Stakes etc |
111.11 |
16.55 |
94.56 |
*104067 |
5028 |
|
David Dixon |
Filters and plugs |
37.39 |
5.58 |
31.81 |
*104066 |
5027 |
|
Northumberland County Council |
Erection and removal
of Christmas lights displays 0506 |
11159.17 |
1662.00 |
9497.17 |
* 104061 |
5055 |
|
Viking Direct |
Storage [archive] boxes |
40.97 |
6.10 |
34.87 |
*104065 |
5047 |
|
Purdy’s Skip Hire |
One lift |
141.00 |
21.00 |
120.00 |
*104064 |
5021 |
|
Home Security Services |
Installation of new
alarm systems at Cemetery Chapels |
596.00 |
|
596.00 |
104103 |
5026 |
|
The Historic Hexham Trust |
Room hire 9/1/06 |
30.00 |
|
30.00 |
*104063 |
5044 |
|
Tynedale Council |
Funds held for East
End Play Area [via County Cllr Mrs I C Whale] |
15000.00 |
|
15000.00 |
*104062 |
5--- |
|
Vodaphone |
Accounts |
93.11 |
13.86 |
79.25 |
Ddb |
5032 |
|
Tynedale Council |
Rates on Cemetery 2006/7 |
1107.90 |
|
1107.90 |
104104 |
5030 |
* cheque issued prior to 31/3/06
HEXHAM TOWN
COUNCIL
ADDITIONAL
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT ON 3 APRIL 2006
Payee
|
Detail
|
Cheque issued for |
Vat |
Net of vat |
Cheque number |
Ref. |
|
Staff
wages/Clerks fee |
April total |
7836.06
|
|
7836.06
|
104107/13 |
- |
|
D
Tiffin |
Postage refunded |
55.90 |
|
55.90 |
*104069 |
5045 |
|
Allianz Cornhill |
Additional premium motor
policy |
191.12 |
|
191.12 |
104101 |
5022 |
|
Tyne Mills Motor Co |
New pick up NL06URC |
12112.80 |
1773.80 |
10339.00 |
104114 |
5026 |
|
David Dixon |
Propane, blades sharpen |
72.11 |
6.03 |
66.08 |