Havercroft with Cold Hiendley Parish Council

Minutes of the Meeting of Havercroft-with-Cold
Hiendley Parish Council held remotely on Wednesday the 10^th February
2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Councillors P Stockhill (Chair) R Massey, E Brown, I Sanders, Mrs T
Tams-Hedges, D Pointon, M Beecher and A Pointon.

In attendance: N Stansby

Minute 137        PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS

Minute 138        To receive apologies and
reasons for absence

138.1 Apologies
were received from Councillor Ryan Cotton, District Councillor Maureen Cummings

138.2  There were no declarations of interest made.

Minute 139        To confirm the minutes
of the last meeting as a true record

139.1 The minutes of
the last meeting were accepted as a true record. Proposed by Cllr Brown and
seconded by Cllr D Pointon.

Minute 140        District Councillor€™s Report €“ submitted by email as issues
connecting to meeting.

140.1   Results
of the Traffic Survey done along Cow Lane produced the result we expected and
that was there were no major issues around speeding at two of the points
however the survey by Newstead does show that people are entering the village
at higher than expected speeds but not enough to merit any additional works

140.2  Cllr Brown has
asked me to chase the 40mph signage at the bottom of Greenside, which I have
done the response was that we are still awaiting Npower to issue the notice for
the connection of power but I am assured that this is now being chased.

140.3  East Street jct Cow
Lane once again was subject to a bust pipe which flooded onto Cow Lane, the
emergency team went out and Yorkshire Water were alerted, I believe temporary
repairs have been made.

140.4  Fly tipping
continues to be a problem along Tup Lane, but the council are quick to come out
a clear any tipped items reported.

140.5  After speaking to
the Chair about the Traveller site Brier Lane, I have looked at the planning
applications and there has been none for this site, I have asked Planning
Enforcement to visit and see what€™s happening as soon as I have a response I
will get back to you.

Minute 141        To receive information on any ongoing issues

141.1 
To date, three applications have been received for the post of Parish
Clerk and the interview questions have been agreed between Cllrs Stockhill and
Beecher.

141.2 
Cllr Brown asked if we could critically assess the Traffic document that
he has written.

141.3 
Cllr Pointon gave an update regarding the trees and bushes, he was
offered 250 for £1,500.  It was
unanimously agreed to pay for these and plant them on the railway cutting.

Minute 142        Rycroft Leisure

142.1 The Council were asked to
consider funding a third of the cost of the new barrier to the site, plus
bollards, to prevent unauthorised access. 
The Council unanimously agreed to pay a third.

142.2 
Necessary paperwork has still not been received from the Havercroft
& Ryhill Learning Centre, the requested grant cannot be paid out until it€™s
been completed.

Minute 143        Parish
Council premises & the Community Learning Centre

143.1 
The Chairman reported that the Community Learning Centre would not be
applying for funding this year but may be submitting an application next
financial year. It was agreed to set aside some of this year€™s allocation for
next year.

143.2  The lease between the Council and the
Learning Centre was discussed, no final decision was made regarding who would
write the new lease.

Minute 144        Payments Due

144.1 
All cheque payments were agreed as per Accounts presentation.

Minute 145        Parish Council Website

145.1 
It was agreed that there would be a combination of old and new design.

Minute 146        Banking

146.1 
It was agreed that the signatories would be: Cllrs Stockhill, Saunders,
Tams, Massey and the new clerk.

146.2 
Cllr Stockhill will apply for online banking.

Minute 147        Next Meeting will be Wednesday, 10^th March 2021.       

End

Paul Stockhill

Chairman
to the Parish Council