HAVERAH PARK WITH BECKWITHSHAW PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON Tuesday 18 May 2021
Location: The
Village Hall, Beckwithshaw
Present: Councillors – Cllr D
Spence, Cllr A Ellis and Cllr T Muirhead
.
Parish Clerk – Mrs J H Galloway
Commencing at 7.30pm the Annual Meeting was held with 2
members of the public present. (Ms J Parish and Mr I Galloway)
1. Apologies: Cllr Mrs J Ryder Cllr M David, and Cllr Miss V Oldham.
2. Election of Chairman :
Cllr D Spence was proposed by Cllr Ellis and
seconded by Cllr Muirhead.
All in favour.
3. Election of Vice Chairman :
Cllr A Ellis was proposed by Cllr Spence and
seconded by Cllr Muirhead.
All in favour.
4. Chairman’s Report :
Thank you all for joining us this evening.
This has been a particularly difficult year
for Parish Council meetings and activities. Assuming that Central Governments
Road Map for ending lockdown is achieved we have planned to recommence meetings
and activities in accordance with recommended advice.
During the past year the Parish Council has
successfully carried out the following activities:-
·
A grant was obtained from Knabbs Ridge Two Ridings
Community Fund for the purchase of Bluetooth software to enable retrieval from
the speed recognition sign. Several months’ data have been downloaded and the
information stored and forwarded to N.Y.C.C. as possible evidence to support
any future requests for traffic calming measures.
·
The grass area opposite the end of Shaw Green Lane and
verge up to the Smiths Arms have been cut and maintained.
·
The pavement adjacent to the mini roundabout has been
cleared of muddy deposits and over grown trees and bushes cut back. The
footpath alongside the B6162 to Harrogate has also been cleared.
·
Traffic signs on the B6161 approach from Leathley and
on the Norwood Lane approach have been upgraded.
·
N.Y.C.C. highways have undertaken repairs and
improvements to Norwood lane and the main road through the Village has been
repaired following repeated efforts from our Parish Clerk.
·
Councillors are actively working with Open Reach in a
concerted effort to improve Internet availability and signal strength to all
Parishioners.
·
Councillors are actively working with the Western Arc
group in support of efforts to ensure that the existing road infrastructure
serving the proposed new developments will be improved to provide safe driving
and walking conditions and hopefully mitigate the future impact of vehicle
numbers passing through the Village.
·
We are working with the same group to influence the
Parameters Plan currently being compiled by HBC for the Western Arc
Developments. When completed this Plan will provide a blue print for the developments
to be considered as a whole for the provision of Schools Play areas, surgeries,
bus routes etc..
·
We have continued to review and comment on Planning
Applications within the Parish.
Looking
forward to this year the Parish Council are currently planning the following
activities:-
·
Recommence live monthly meetings.
Questions from the
Parish Electors must be submitted in writing to the Parish
Clerk 48 hours prior to
the meeting.
Members of the public wishing to
join these meetings please contact the Parish Clerk
for details.
·
Organising a Litter Pick, when Covid restrictions
allow.
·
Let the contract for grass cutting and verge
maintenance to Chevin Landscapes
at better rates than
with the previous contractor.
·
Contacting the Community Pay Back Scheme to enquire if
they are available
to continue their work
maintaining the copse.
·
Making applications to the Calor Gas and Knabbs Ridge
funds to support
Village projects.
·
Continue to work with Western Arc Group and open Reach
·
Continue to support and thank Jo Parish and her
Speedwatch team for monitoring and reporting the data collected from the speed
camera.
·
Reach out to the community to attract new applicants
to fill vacant posts on the P.C.
·
Follow up concerns reported by parishioners.
With
regret we wish to announce the retirement of Jim Gordon from his role as a
Parish Councillor and thank him for all his contributions and enthusiasm for our
activities.
The Parish Council thanks Mr Andy Ross for
his service to the community for maintaining the Defibrillator and wish him and
his family all the best in their new home. The Parish Council also thanks Mr
Jon Bryant, who has stepped forward to take Andy’s place with this important
role.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to
Jo Parish and her newly formed Community Group for their work to date to keep
our village neat and tidy.
All
Residents of the Parish are invited to join in with the activities of the
Parish Council. Any resident wishing to receive agendas and minutes of meetings,
and newsletters digitally please email the Parish Clerk with contact details.
The Annual
General Meeting closed at 7.37pm.