HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

 

 

I  HEREBY  GIVE  YOU  NOTICE  THAT the Annual Town Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Prospect House, Hexham, on Monday the 8th May 2006 at 7.15pm when the following items will be discussed:-

 

 

 

A G E N D A

 

 

1.       Apologies for Absence.

2.       To receive the Minutes of the last Annual Town Meeting held on the 9th May 2005.

3.       Matters arising. [if any].

4.       To receive the Report of the Town Mayor for the past year.

5.       To consider any resolutions of which due notice has been given.

6.       A talk by Community Police Inspector K. Oates on crime and related matters in Hexham over the past year.

7.       A talk by Ms K Norman on the work of the Hexham Youth Initiative over the past year.

8.       Brief reports from Councillors:-

8.1.    Cllr Mrs J C Soulsby & Mrs C J Robinson [Businesses liaison]

8.2.    Cllr G C Ferguson [Weekly Market]

8.3.    Cllr J B Jonas [Churches liaison, Hexham in Bloom]

8.4.    Cllr Mrs I C Whale [Hospital and Health]

8.5.    Cllr M F C Donnelly [Street scene, Hexham in Bloom]

8.6.    Cllr J M Lambert [Tynedale Council liaison]

8.7.    Cllr T Robson [Hexham in Bloom sponsorship]

8.8.    Cllr N Wicks [Police and Charities liaison]

8.9.    Cllr M Way [Historic Hexham]

8.10.Cllr H J C Heron [Accounts and Finance]

8.11.Cllr D Kennedy [Audits]

9.       Any other business.

 

 

 

 

D Tiffin,

Clerk of the Council

27th April 2006

 

 

 

 

Hexham Town Council

Council Office, St Andrews Cemetery

West Road, Hexham NE46 3RR

Answerphone on 01434609575

Mobile on 07730647563

 

 

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HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD ON THE 9th MAY 2005.

 

ATM.8        PRESENT. Councillor Mrs I C Whale, the Town Mayor in the Chair, together with Councillors J B Jonas, D Kennedy, G C Ferguson, M F C Donnelly, J M Lambert, C J Moss, M Way, Mrs J C Soulsby, Mrs C J Robinson, N Wicks, H J C Herron and B Pickering, together with 9 members of the public and press.

ATM.9.     APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. There were no apologies for absence.

ATM10.      MINUTES. The Minutes of the last Annual Town meeting held on the 10th May 2004 were received and having been circulated were approved and signed by the Mayor as a true record.

ATM10.1.         MATTERS ARISING. There were no matters arising.

ATM11. Hexham Youth Initiative. Minute ATM7 refers. The success of the Community Garden at the High School, in the Britain in Bloom competition 2004 was reported. Congratulations were due to the youth team and the Leaders who had brought this success to the town.

ATM12.       ANNUAL REPORT. The Mayor presented her report to the meeting on the past year. A copy was circulated and is also attached to this Minute. It was AGREED her report should be received. Thanks were expressed to the Mayor for the way she had represented Hexham over the last two years. Her dignity, common touch and approachability meant a job well done.

ATM13.       RESOLUTIONS. No resolutions had been received.

ATM14.       POLICE MATTERS. The Chief Constable of Northumbria Mr Michael Craik and his Deputy D Warcup had intended to be present but operational matters had prevented their attendance. However Chief Superintendent Graham Pears was present and gave a talk to the meeting on Police matters relevant to Hexham. Crime levels were at an historic low and crime detection at an historic high. There had been considerable increases in staff levels and dedicated community policing meant an improved response to public concerns and comments. ANPR [Auto number plate recognition] was now installed at Hexham and all cameras were able to work together checking all vehicles. This was a first in the region and has proved extremely effective. After answering questions he was thanked for his attendance by the Mayor. Community Police Inspector Kevin Oates was also present and presented a short talk to the meeting on matters directly related to Hexham Police HQ. During questions afterward requests were made for Police Community Surgeries to be better publicised and for starting and finishing times of Traffic Wardens to be staggered. Inspector Oates agreed to look into these requests.

ATM15.       THERE being no further business to discuss, the Mayor declared the meeting closed.

 

 

______________________________ Chairman.


HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

 

I  HEREBY  GIVE  YOU  NOTICE  THAT the Annual Meeting of the Council will be held in the Council Chamber, Prospect House, Hexham on Monday 8th May 2006, immediately following the end of the Annual Town Meeting which begins at 7.15 pm, when the following items will be discussed:-

 

A G E N D A

 

1.        To elect the Town Mayor. {Note that it was agreed under normal circumstances the Mayor and Deputy Mayor would serve a term of office of two years [from 2005 until 2007]. [Minutes 3119 & 3122 refer].

2.        To receive the Mayors Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

3.        Apologies for absence.

4.        To elect the Deputy Mayor.

5.        To agree the Mayors allowance shall be in accordance with the 2006/7 budget.

[Note please names listed in items 6-11 below are those currently serving.]

6.        To elect the Burial Board Committee:- Cllrs B Pickering and J B Jonas [ex officio], Cllrs. M Way, Mrs I C Whale, G C Ferguson, J M Lambert and D Kennedy.

7.        To elect the Planning Committee:- Cllrs B Pickering and J B Jonas [ex officio], Cllrs: G C Ferguson, Mrs C J Robinson, J V R Hare, M F C Donnelly, N Wicks, T Robson and H J C Herron.

8.        To elect a Remembrance Day Working Group – Cllrs B Pickering and J B Jonas [ex officio], Cllrs M Way, Mrs I C Whale, T Robson and N Wicks. Lay members co-opted as required.

9.        To elect a Hexham in Bloom Working Group – Cllrs B Pickering and J B Jonas [ex officio], Cllrs Mrs I C Whale, N Wicks, M F C Donnelly and Mrs C J Robinson. Lay members co-opted as required.

10.     To elect the Grant Aid Working Group – Cllrs B Pickering and J B Jonas [ex officio], Cllrs T Robson, M Way, D Kennedy and G C Ferguson.

11.     For information:- currently serving on committees and organisations are

11.1.  Hexham and Tynedale Community Partnership – Cllrs Mrs I C Whale and J B Jonas.

11.2.  Hexham Community Partnership – Cllr M Way

11.3.  Hexham Carnival Committee – Mr Philip Clark

11.4.  Hexham Youth Initiative – Cllrs Mrs C J Robinson and J B Jonas.

11.5.  Hexham Town Twinning Association – Cllr D Kennedy

11.6.  Hexham Historic Trust – Cllr M Way

11.7.  Tynedale C.A.B. – Cllr N Wicks

11.8.  Hexham Guild of [Town] Guides – Cllr J B Jonas

11.9.  Hexham Townscape Management Group – Cllrs M Way and Mrs I C Whale

11.10.        Tynedale Sports Council – Cllr D Kennedy

11.11.        Tynedale/Town & Parish Councils Forum – Cllr J B Jonas.

11.12.        Sele 1st School Governor – Mr B Waters

11.13.        Hexham East 1st School Governor – Ms J Dammers

11.14.        Henry Bell Homes – Cllr Mrs I C Whale

12.     To agree the Minutes of the Town Council meeting held on the 3rd April 2006, enclosed.

13.     Matters arising, if any.

14.     Councillor’s declarations of interest, if any.

15.     Accounts for Payment [list enclosed].

16.     Planning Decisions [list enclosed].

17.     Committee reports.

17.1.  To receive the minutes of the Town Council Planning Committee meetings held on 3rd April and 25th April 2006, enclosed.

17.2.  To receive a report on crime trends by Cllr N Wicks. [Copy enclosed]

18.     Correspondence.

19.     Grant aid 2006/7. To consider applications [details enclosed] deferred from the last meeting, Minute 3927 refers.

20.     To consider any urgent matters that may have arisen during the preceding Annual Town Meeting.

21.     To receive tenders for the installation of electrical fittings in Cemetery storage Chapel and to agree the lowest tender be accepted.

22.     To consider a proposal [by Cllr J B Jonas] that the Council support residents request for a ‘No ball games’ sign[s] on Eastwood Grange Road.

23.     Any urgent matters at the Chairman of the meetings discretion. [Please note matters to be raised under this item must be stated in writing and delivered to the Council office no later than the Friday preceding the day of the meeting.]

 

 

 

Please note starting time for this meeting.

 

 

D Tiffin,

Clerk of the Council

27th April 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 3rd APRIL 2006

 

3914.PRESENT. Councillor B Pickering the Town Mayor in the Chair, together with Councillors M F C Donnelly, G C Ferguson, T Robson, D Kennedy, Mrs I C Whale, J V R Hare, H J C Herron, J B Jonas and J M Lambert.

3915.APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs:- Mrs C J Robinson, M Way, Mrs J C Soulsby and N Wicks.

3916.MINUTES. It was AGREED the Minutes of the Council meeting held on the 6th March 2006 having been circulated, be signed as a true record subject to the insertion of the word ‘closed’ between “had [and] down” in line 4 Minute 3898.

3917.MATTERS ARISING.

a.      STANDARDS BOARD. Minute 3911 refers. Cllr G C Ferguson declared a personal interest as a member of the Tynedale Standards Committee in this matter and left the Council chamber during discussion. Cllr J V C Hare considered the Council should not have concerned itself with this subject but other Councillors pointed out that the reason for the decision was not political or personal but a reflection of the view that any elected councillor should not be removed from office in this manner.

3918.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Cllr Mrs I C Whale declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda item 9 as a member of the Community Centre and Hexham Youth Initiative committees. Cllr J B Jonas declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda item 9 as a member of the Community Centre and the Hexham Youth Initiative committees. Cllr M F C Donnelly declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda item 9 as a member of Tynedale CAB and ADAPT committees.

3919.ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT. It was AGREED to authorise payments in accordance with the lists circulated and as attached hereto.

3920.PLANNING DECISIONS. It was AGREED to receive decisions of Tynedale Council on planning applications in accordance with the list circulated and attached hereto.

3921.COMMITTEE REPORTS:-

a.      It was AGREED to receive the minutes of the Town Council Planning Committee meeting held on 6th March 2006, presented by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr J B Jonas.

b.      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. The continued high detection rate was particularly welcome to note.

3922. ‘BUS SHELTER [opp. Hospital] The development of the former hospital car park required the shelter to be re-sited and the NCC asked that it be replaced with a heritage style shelter. After noting the proposal it was AGREED any shelter should be in the same style as the recently erected stone shelter, built by the Council, to the east.

3923.PLANNING OBLIGATIONS. It was noted Tynedale Council had adopted new planning regulations which set out the obligations fro provision of play facilities when housing developments are approved.

3924.CRAWFORD HIGGINS. The fee to be charged by Crawford Higgins Associates while acting in the new storage shed/greenhouse project at the Cemetery would be 10% of the contract price plus disbursements. This fee rate was AGREED.

3925.NORTHUMBERLAND LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN 06/07. It was reported the County had agreed the Plan Programme. The programme included interchange improvements at the bus station, implementation of the Hexham Transport Study for the Market Place and dropped kerbs for Priestpopple/Corbridge Road.

3926.SKIP CLEARANCE CHARGE. The contractor [Purdy’s] had advised the charge to clear the Council’s skip will increase to £145.00 from £121 [vat inclusive]. The increase was due to government duties. It was AGREED the new charge be noted.

3927.GRANT AID 2006/7. Applications for grants were carefully considered. The AGREED grants are listed below. It was also AGREED the applications not dealt with be deferred to the next meeting. It was finally AGREED to request Tynedale CAB to give a short talk to the Council during the next year.

a.      Lunch Club                                                            £100.00

b.      Lunch Club [Capital grant]                                   £100.00

c.      Lantern Club                                                            £200.00

d.      NE Pensioners Association                                   NIL

e.      Hexham Youth Initiative                                        £12000.00

f.        Tynedale CAB                                                       £3000.00

g.      Hexham Holiday Club                                             £200.00

h.      Hexham Town Twinning Association                    DEFER

i.        Children’s Christmas Market                                   £100.00

j.        Victim Support Northumbria                                   NIL

k.      ADAPT [Art project]                                             NIL

l.        Age Concern Northumbria                                   NIL

m.    Community Council of Northumberland               NIL

n.      Vitalise                                                                      NIL

o.      Lifespan                                                                 DEFER

p.      Abbey Festival                                                       DEFER

q.      Gt. North Ambulance                                             DEFER

3928.GAPRIGG COURT/GAPRIGG LANE PARKING. Cllr Mrs I C Whale reported the parking proposals being considered by the NCC Highways Committee were to be deferred for a further review.

3929.ADVERTISING SIGNAGE. Councillors were handed copies of a leaflet produced by the Council setting out details of planning legislation relating to advertising signage.

3930.HEXHAM IN BLOOM. It was noted the Northumbria in Bloom Judges would visit Hexham on the 24th April 2006.

3931.NEXT MEETING. The next and annual meeting of the Council would be held on 8th May 2006. This will also be the date for the Annual Town meeting.

 

 

 

________________________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

Grant agreed for 06/07

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

3000

-

Hexham Holiday Club

200

350

200

-

Hexham Town Twinning Assoc.

750 + A one off additional 200

750

To be agreed

 

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

-

Lifespan

n/a

Donation

To be agreed

 

Abbey Festival

500

500

To be agreed

 

Gt. North Air Ambulance

n/a

Donation

To be agreed

 

Total grants

 

 

15700

 

Balance

 

 

1300

 

 


 

 

HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT ON 8 MAY 2006

 

Payee
Detail

Cheque issued for

Vat

Net of vat

Cheque number

Ref.

Community Centre Luncheon Club

Grant aid 2006/7

100.00

 

100.00

104120

5036

Hexham Youth Initiative

Grant aid 2006/7

12000.00

 

12000.00

104121

5036

Tynedale CAB

Grant aid 2006/7

3000.00

 

3000.00

104122

5036

Hexham Holiday Club

Grant aid 2006/7

200.00

 

200.00

104123

5036

Rickerby ltd

Washers

1.88

0.28

1.60

104117

5028

Allianz Cornhill

Insurance renewal 0607

6752.38

 

6752.38

104124

5022

T K Builders North Ltd

Call out to repair lodge CH boiler

231.47

34.47

197.00

104118

5031

D Tiffin – repay

Toshiba computer warranty renewal

92.83

13.83

79.00

104125

5046

ICCM

Annual subcn. Institute of Cemetery Management

55.00

 

55.00

104126

5051

Matthew Charlton

Nails

31.84

4.74

27.10

104127

5028

David Robinson Nurseries Ltd

Composts

24.94

3.71

21.23

104128

5021

Dale Garage

Diesel

50.00

7.45

42.55

Ddb

5024

AV Taylor Ltd

Vehicle Krooklock

26.60

3.96

22.64

Ddb

5025

Arco Ltd

Workwear

538.08

80.14

457.94

104129

5019

D Tiffin – repay

Symantec UK upgrade computer security program

50.81

7.57

43.24

104130

5046

Rickerby Ltd

Service of Yanmar tractor

39.35

5.62

33.73

104131

5027

J T Dove Ltd

Plywood for pick up liner

81.36

12.12

69.24

104132

5025

Arco Ltd

Protective gloves

130.43

19.43

111.00

104133

5019

Arco Ltd

Greenhouse shelving

459.31

68.41

390.90

104134

5026

Matt Clark Ltd

Renew fuel tank on R246HBR

489.53

72.92

416.61

104135

5027

 


 

HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT ON 8 MAY 2006

 

Payee
Detail

Cheque issued for

Vat

Net of vat

Cheque number

Ref.

Dale Garage

Petrol

76.60

 

 

Ddb

5024

Arco Group

Safety boots

58.74

8.75

49.99

104136

5019

David Dixon

Clutch lever

13.72

2.04

11.68

104137

5027

Purdy’s Skip Hire

Skip one lift, Cemetery

144.00

21.45

122.55

104138

5021

Purdy’s Skip Hire

Skip one lift – Allotments

144.00

21.45

122.55

104139

5016

Viking Direct

Paper products, stationery

75.98

9.90

66.08

104140

5028

Vodaphone

Accounts

93.11

 

 

Ddb

5032

HSBC

Bank charges

25.61

 

25.61

Ddb

5018

M Charlton Ltd

Screws, stain, preservative etc

38.85

5.79

33.06

104141

5025

Arco Ltd

Workwear

42.89

6.39

36.50

104146

5019

Cllr J B Jonas – repay

Official gifts to Noyon twinning visit Easter 2006

26.49

 

26.49

104147

5053

 

HEADSTONES REPAIR - ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT [These totals will be part refunded [35%] by Corbridge PC in due course]

Payee
Detail

Cheque issued for

Vat

Net of vat

Cheque number

Ref.

J T Dove Ltd

Paving

136.07

20.27

115.80

104144

5038

J T Dove Ltd

Concrete

227.93

33.95

193.98

104145

5038

 

MAYORS ALLOWANCE - ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

Payee
Detail

Cheque issued for

Vat

Net of vat

Cheque number

Ref.

Cllr J B Jonas – repay

Fare to Noyon Easter visit

170.00

 

170.00

104148

5043

Allowance balance

 

724.26

 

 

 

5043

 

 

INCOME RECEIVED APRIL 2006

 

Received
Detail

Credited

Invoice

Date

Ref.

Various

Cemetery fee

275.00

06/01

070406

4003

Various

Allotment rentals

370.00

 

030406

4001

HMCE

VAT refund y/e 31/03/05

14017.72

 

110406

4-----

Various

Allotment rentals

353.00

 

070406

4001

Various

Allotment rentals

353.00

 

100406

4001

Various

Allotment rentals

279.00

 

100406

4001

Various

Allotment rentals

390.00

 

180406

4001

Various

Allotment rentals

242.00

 

180406

4001

Various

Allotment rentals

481.00

 

260406

4001

Various

Cemetery fee

550.00

06/05

260406

4003

Various

Cemetery fee

600.00

06/05

260406

4003

Various

Allotment rentals

60.00

 

260406

4001

Tynedale Council

Precept

106569.00

 

030406

4005

HSBC

Bank interest

201.98

 

300406

4002

Various

Allotment rentals

316.00

 

280406

4001

Various

Allotment rentals

37.00

 

280406

4001

 

 


 

HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

THE FOLLOWING PLANNING DECISIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM TYNEDALE COUNCIL at 8 MAY 2006

[If there is no entry in the comment column, the application was supported]

Details of any conditions imposed can be made available for perusal by Councillors by making a request in advance to the Clerk]

 

Reference

Description

Decision

Comment

20060180LB

Replace three damaged columns at The Shambles Market Place Hexham

GRANTED

 

200600278

Convert one dwelling to two flats at 36 Kingsgate Terrace Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060243

Install 20m monopole with 6 antennae and housing for equipment at Unit 19 HLIE Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060248

Replace ATM at Morrison’s Alemouth Road Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060160

Modify reservoir to provide angling facilities, create parking area and footpaths at Wydon Burn reservoir Wydon Burn Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060244

Two storey side extension and detached garage at 10 Queensway Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060016

Coping stones on boundary walls at Hexham Hospital Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060144

Single storey extension to rear at 9 Hextol Crescent Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060210

Signage for The Potting Shed at Nichols Bakers 13 Cattle Market Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060225

Demolish garage and construct garage utility room and retaining wall at 15 Quatre Bras Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060256

Construction of dwelling on land south of Marden Allendale Road Hexham

REFUSED

 

20060269

Construct one 2 storey dwelling at Low Shield Dipton Mill Road Hexham

GRANTED

 

NCC/TPO00045

Prune beech and lime trees at South Wing Hackwood House Dipton Mill Road Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060270

Change of use and extensions to form 4 dwellings at 3,4,5,6 Giles Place Hexham

REFUSED

 

20060266

Certificate of lawfulness use of dwelling without agricultural occupancy condition at Black House bungalow Dipton Mill Road Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060280

Two storey side extension  and single storey rear and front extension at 10 Nent Grove Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060197

Change of use from car park spaces to car wash operation at Tesco Sores Alemouth Road Hexham

WITHDRAWN

 

20060353

Two storey side extension and rear at 19 Dukes Road Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060134

Demolition of building to rear of 13/17 Priestpopple Hexham

GRANTED

 

20060207

Garden room, porch, garage and entrance steps at The Larches Allendale Road Hexham

REFUSED

No objection

20060121

19 residential units and 2 office units at rear of 13/17 Priestpopple Hexham

REFUSED

Some objections

20060398

One non illuminated totem sign at EW Motors West Road Hexham

REFUSED

Object

20060398

One service and two fascia non illuminated signs at EW Motors West Road Hexham

GRANTED

 

 


HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 3rd APRIL 2006

 

151.PRESENT. Councillor J B Jonas, Deputy Town Mayor in the Chair together with Cllrs: B Pickering the Town Mayor, M F C Donnelly, J V R Hare, H J C Herron, G C Ferguson and T Robson.

152.APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Councillor Mrs C J Robinson and N Wicks.

153.MINUTES. It was AGREED the Minutes of the Committee meeting held on 6th March 2006 having been circulated, be signed as a true record.

154.MATTERS ARISING. There were no matters arising.

155.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Cllrs T Robson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application 20060197.

156.PLANNING APPLICATIONS. It was AGREED planning applications in accordance with the lists circulated should be supported apart from:-

    1. 20060197 – Car wash at Tesco. It was AGREED to object, the colour scheme was wrong and it should be sited to the east of the car park area. There will also be a loss of car parking spaces.
    2. 20060349. Housing [outline] at Priors Flat. The proposal was not objected to but the access sight lines needed to be carefully worked out as it was on a bend and the road speeds are already fast.
    3. 20060292. Car hire depot at 45 Gilesgate. It was AGREED to object. The proposal was not in keeping with the residential properties adjoining and the additional traffic implications were a matter of concern.
    4. 20060110. Retrospective application for garage 63 Kingsgate Terrace. There were no objections but Cllr B Pickering asked it be noted he objected to the retrospective aspect of the application.
    5. 20060398. Signage at EW Motors West Point. It was AGREED to object to the totem sign adjoining the roadway. It would mean the loss of a mature tree and no report on the trees condition had been submitted.
    6. 20060408. Development adjoining 11 Enderby Drive. It was AGREED to object. It was overdevelopment of an already restricted site and any development would overpower adjoining properties.

157.THERE being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting. The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held on Monday 8th May 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

________________________Committee Chairman

 


HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE EXTRA ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 25th APRIL 2006

 

158.PRESENT. Councillor J B Jonas, Deputy Town Mayor in the Chair together with Cllrs: B Pickering the Town Mayor, M F C Donnelly and T Robson.

159.APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Councillors:- H J C Herron and Mrs C J Robinson.

160.MINUTES. It was AGREED the Minutes of the Committee meeting held on 3rd April 2006 having been circulated, be signed as a true record.

161.MATTERS ARISING. There were no matters arising.

162.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Cllr J B Jonas declared a personal non prejudicial interest in application 20060395 as he was personally acquainted with the applicant. Cllrs J B Jonas, M F C Donnelly and B Pickering declared a personal non prejudicial interest in application 20060387LB and 20060388 as the applicant had previously served on the Town Council whilst they were also serving as Town Councillors.

163.PLANNING APPLICATIONS. It was AGREED planning applications in accordance with the lists circulated should be supported.

164.THERE being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting. The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held on Monday 8th May 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

________________________Committee Chairman