I HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE THAT the Annual Parish Meeting Will Be Held in Room One, Parish Hall

CORBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

I HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE THAT the Annual Parish Meeting will be held in Room One, Parish Hall,

St. Helens Street, Corbridge, on Wednesday 26 May 2010 at 7.00 pm, when the following items

will be discussed:-

A G E N D A

Apologies for Absence.
To receive the minutes of the last Annual Parish Meeting held on 27 May 2009, enclosed.
To receive report from Parish Council Chairman.
To consider any resolutions[s] of which due notice has been given.
Any other business allowed by the Chairman.

Mrs M Senior

Clerk of the Council

19 May 2010

Corbridge Parish Council

7 Stonecroft,

Horsley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0AF

Mobile 07500822784

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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD ON THE 27 MAY 2009

PRESENT. Councillor Mrs K E Oliver, Acting Chairman of the Council, together with Councillors D Walton, Mrs J A Craig, M F Pottage, E Peel, J M Hodgson and Mrs J B Fearon. There were six members of the public and one member of the press also present.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. No apologies for absence were received.
HIGHLIGHTS RURAL TOURING COMPANY. The presentation by Tanya Scott from Highlights Rural Touring Company had been deferred to the June meeting.
PRESENTATION FROM DAVID HUNT, NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES, NCC

David Hunt from Neighbourhood Services, NCC gave a presentation on drains and gulleys. He advised that there is scope for increasing the frequency of gulley cleaning where a need is identified. Parked cars cause a problem for the gulley cleaners and a leaflet drop or traffic cones was suggested to advise residents to move their cars before the cleaners arrive. Road gulleys in urban areas tend to be old and made of cast iron. NCC is starting to replace them with new larger gulleys. The gulleys on Princes Street will be replaced when the road works commence. Mr Hunt advised that some gulleys need cleared every 2/3/4 years whereas others need clearer every 3 months. Gulleys only hold 200²m of water and are there to drain road water. Data needs to be collected to establish a cycle of cleaning and identify problem areas. The Highways Inspectors are available to visit areas for Parish Councils or residents to point out problem areas.

The Village Trust advised that they had completed 2 comprehensive surveys and sent them to NCC. Mr Hunt advised that Adhoc requests are collected and cleaning is completed when a viable number had been received.

MINUTES. It was AGREED to take as read the minutes of the last Annual Parish Meeting held on the 28 May 2008. There were no matters arising.
PARISH COUNCIL - CHAIRMAN’S REPORT. Cllr Mrs K E Oliver presented her annual report on the work of the Council during the past year. This was Cllr Mrs K E Oliver’s 4th meeting as acting chair. Planning permission had been submitted for the skate park at the Bridge End Site and was awaited. A meeting had been arranged with the existing allotment holders to discuss plans for the new allotment site.

Cllr Mrs Oliver thankedthe Parish Councillors who have all been involved greatly in Council life in various ways and thanked them all for their support. She also welcomed Mrs Karen Blackburn who had been co-opted to the Council.

Thanks were also expressed to all our Council staff for their work and efforts on behalf of the Parish. Special praise to Jim Hedley and Martin Rutherford for the way they try to keep the cemetery, the village and Parish Hall to top standards. The Council will be appointing a caretaker for the Parish Hall in due course.

COUNTY COUNCIL. CountyCouncillor Mrs J B Fearon presented her oral report on matters relating to Northumberland County Council. Tynedale Council ceased to exist on 31/03/2009 and the new Unitary Authority commenced on 1 April 2009. Corbridge and Sandhoe Parish Councils had joined the East Tynedale Parish Councils Forum of which Cllr J M Hodgson is the representative for Corbridge. Northumberland County Council has introduced the Community Chest Scheme which has a budget of £50,000 for the West Area. She commented on the opening of the new car park on the south side of the river and also the new library service which will start on 1 July 2009. Vehicle Activation Signs have been introduced in Corbridge and these were a welcome addition. Another successful year for the CountyShow with huge attendance and Corbridge should be proud to host such an event. She remarked that the year ahead will be busy and challenging.
RESOLUTIONS. There were no resolutions to consider.
THERE being no further matters raised for discussion, the Chairman declared the meeting closed.

______Chairman

I HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE THATthe Annual Meeting of the Council will be held in Room One,Parish Hall, St. Helens Street, Corbridge, on Wednesday 26 May 2010, immediately following the end ofthe Annual Parish Meeting which begins at 7.00 pm, when the following items will be discussed:-

A G E N D A

To elect the Parish Council Chairman.
To receive the Chairman’s Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
The Council will hear residents on any matters they may wish to raise in regard to Corbridge.
Apologies for Absence.
To elect the Parish Council Vice Chairman.
To appoint a Planning Matters Working Group. [Cllrs Mrs K E Oliver, D Walton, Mrs J A Craig]
To appoint a Footpaths and Public Access Working Group. [Cllrs J M Hodgson, P H Kenny, M F Pottage]
To appoint a Staffing Matters Working Group [Cllrs Mrs K E Oliver, M F Pottage, E Peel, P H Kenny, Mrs K Blackburn]
To appoint an Allotment Site Working Group [Cllrs Mrs K E Oliver, Mrs K Blackburn, E Peel]
To appoint a Parish Hall Committee. [Cllrs Mrs K E Oliver, M F Pottage, P H Kenny, D Walton, M Bodger]
To appoint Communications Working Group inc Newsletter and Website. [Cllrs D Walton, Mrs J A Craig, Mrs K Blackburn, Mrs A Kenny, Mr P Rodger and Mrs M Senior]
To agree the minutes of the Council meeting held on 28 April 2010 enclosed.
Matters arising.
Declarations of Councillor’s Interests, if any. [See enclosed memorandum].
Accounts for Payment [See enclosed list].
Planning Decisions [See enclosed list].
Planning Applications [See enclosed list].
Correspondence.
To consider any matters requiring Council action that may arise from the preceding Annual Parish Meeting.
To consider applications for Grant Aid 2010/11. See enclosed applications detail.
To approve Annual Audit for year end 31.3.10. [See enclosed copy report]
To consider changing the Council’s bankers from HSBC to Alliance & Leicester. [See enclosed memorandum]
Review of Local Council Charter. [see enclosed information]
To receive report from Parish Hall Committee and approve refurbishment of hall floor [Copy enclosed]
To receive update from Staffing Committee.
Any urgent business allowed by the Chairman.

Mrs M Senior,

Clerk to the Council

19 May 2010

Corbridge Parish Council

Parish Hall, St Helens Street

Corbridge NE45 5BE

Tel No: 07500 822784

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DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE

I,...... HAVING BEEN ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL OF CORBRIDGE, DECLARE:-

THAT I TAKE THAT OFFICE UPON MYSELF AND WILL DULY AND FAITHFULLY FULFILL THE DUTIES OF IT ACCORDING TO THE BEST OF MY JUDGMENT AND ABILITY.

I UNDERTAKE TO OBSERVE THE CODE AS TO THE CODE WHICH IS EXPECTED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MY FUNCTIONS IN THAT OFFICE.

DATED THIS 26 MAY 2010SIGNED ………………………………………..

THIS DECLARATION WAS MADE AND SIGNED BEFORE ME,

SIGNED………………………………………. [Mandy Senior]

CLERK OF THE COUNCIL OF CORBRIDGE.

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT ON 26 MAY 2010

Payee

Detail

/ Cheque issued / Vat / Net of vat / Cheque number / Ref.
Crawford Higgins / Project Management fee / 2457.75 / 366.05 / 2091.70 / 104769 / 5021
Yes Telecom / Mobile phone bill – April / 101.41 / 15.11 / 86.30 / DD / 5062
ING Lease UK Ltd / Photocopier Lease / 24.32 / 3.17 / 21.15 / DD / 5032
Diamond Business Systems / Photocopier maintenance contract / 21.43 / 3.19 / 18.24 / DD / 5032
Shingleberry Signs / Skate park signs – replacement cheque / 84.60 / 12.60 / 72.00 / 104770 / 5021
Mrs A Senior / Postages / 40.00 / 40.00 / 104771 / 5030
Staff Wages / June 2010 / 3605.00 / 3605.00 / SO / 5060
HSBC / Bank Charges / 19.07 / 19.07 / DD / 5012
H M Revenue & Customs / PAYE 3 / 947.74 / 947.74 / 104772 / 5060
Northumberland CC Pension Fund / June 2010 / 765.44 / 765.44 / 104773 / 5061
Initial Washroom Solutions / P/Hall Hygiene Unit / 32.67 / 4.86 / 27.81 / DD / 5042
Robson Print Ltd / April Newsletter / 272.00 / 272.00 / 104774 / 5033
Bishops Garages Ltd / Fuel / 200.49 / 29.86 / 170.63 / 104775 / 5051
J F Walton & Son / P/Hall supplies / 21.21 / 3.16 / 18.05 / 104776 / 5042
Viking Direct / P/Hall supplies / 84.25 / 12.55 / 71.70 / 104777 / 5042
Viking Direct / Stationery / 45.65 / 6.80 / 38.85 / 104777 / 5033
Total Gas & Power / Gas supply – P/Hall / 354.74 / 52.84 / 301.90 / DD / 5041
HMRC / PAYE / 675.87 / 675.87 / 104778 / 5060
Jewitt Electrical Systems / P/Hall Electrical testing / 421.00 / 421.00 / 104779 / 5041
NALC / Annual subscription / 341.29 / 341.29 / 104780 / 5034
Allianz Insurance Plc / Vehicle insurance renewal / 3019.80 / 3019.80 / 104781 / 5055
Purdys Skip Hire / One lift – replacement cheque / 152.69 / 19.92 / 132.77 / 104782 / 5054
Rickerby Ltd / Parts / 127.46 / 18.98 / 108.48 / 104783 / 5054
St AndrewsParishChurch / Clock maintenance 2010-11 / 152.75 / 152.75 / 104784 / 5014
SLCC / Stationery / 29.00 / 29.00 / 104785 / 5033
Hexham Courant / Annual Parish Meeting Advert / 61.57 / 9.17 / 52.40 / 104786 / 5011
Northumbrian Water / Cemetery / 11.26 / 11.26 / DD / 5052

INCOME RECEIVED APRIL 2010

Received

Detail

/ Credited / Invoice / Date / Ref.
Property / Rental / 500.00 / 010410 / 4006
Property / Rental / 70.00 / 010410 / 4003
Various / Cemetery Fees / 582.00 / CD30-32 / 070410 / 4003
Various / Parish Hall Fees / 195.00 / 270410 / 4001
Various / Parish Hall Fees / 726.40 / 070410 / 4001
Various / Parish Hall Fees / 739.50 / 210410 / 4001
Precept / NCC / 38750.00 / 060410 / 4008

THE FOLLOWING PLANNING DECISIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL at 26 MAY 2010

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

Number / Description / Decision
20090744/5 / Infill of disused railway tunnel with inert material and blocking up of tunnel entrance
Farnley Tunnel, Farnley, Corbridge NE45 5RW / GRANTED
20090841 / Demolition of existing timber garage and construction of new double garage and retrospective approval of existing tow storey rear extension.
2 Dilston West Cottages, Corbridge NE45 5RL / GRANTED
20090927 / Construction of two storey extension and construction of attached three bed dwelling.
25 St Helen’s Lane, Corbridge NE45 5JE / GRANTED
20100008 / Construction of ground floor extension to form granny annex.
41 Woodside Avenue, CorbridgeNE45 5EL / GRANTED
20100143 / Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof and replacement of external wall leaf from rendered to natural stone finish.
Saxby House, Station Road, CorbridgeNE45 5AY / GRANTED
20100188 / Construction of garden room to side
17 Woodside Avenue, Corbridge NE455 EL / GRANTED

PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR CONSIDERATION ON 26 MAY 2010

Planning applications listed are normally available for inspection by Councillors at the Parish Hall prior to the date of the Council meeting. Minute 2675f refers.

Number / Description / Applicant
20100349 / Construction of first floor side extension.
29 Glebelands, Corbridge, NE45 5DS / Mr & Mrs A Stichbury
29 Glebelands, Corbridge NE45 5DS
20100360 / Construction of two storey side extension.
2 Carrsfield, Corbridge NE45 5LF / Dr K Connelly
1 St Andrews Terrace, Corbridge
NE45 5AL
20090849
NATTRAN/NE/S247/88 / Proposed stopping up of highway at land adjacent to Rowan Cottage, Dilston Newtown, Corbridge
NE45 5RE / Miss Rita Horn, Rowan Cottage, Dilston, Corbridge NE45 5RE

ADDITIONAL PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR CONSIDERATION ON 26 MAY 2010

Planning applications listed are normally available for inspection by Councillors at the Parish Hall prior to the date of the Council meeting. Minute 2675f refers.

Number / Description / Applicant
20100324 / Construction of timber shed
Hallbank, Newcastle Road, CorbridgeNE45 5LN / Mrs J Holliday
Hallbank, Newcastle Road, Corbridge

Note to Parish Councils and Town Councils in Northumberland.

Re. Dog Control Orders

The County Council is about to begin a consultation exercise on the proposed introduction of Dog Control Orders in Northumberland. I have attached a copy of the information which is to be made available to members of the public in the form of a leaflet which hopefully explains the purpose of the exercise.

In addition to producing a leaflet we are also asking people to access the consultation survey on line and ensuring that hard copies are available on request.

The Council recognise the importance and the role of Parish and Town Councils in this consultation process and we would value your comments on the implementation of the Orders specifically which areas of land might benefit from the exclusion of dogs i.e. local play parks.

If you need further information on the consultation process please contact Steve Hall, Senior Animal Welfare Officer on 01670 542325

Yours faithfully

Les Tweddle

Environmental Health and Protection Manager

Development & Regulatory Services

Northumberland County Council

Allerburn House

Alnwick

Northumberland

NE66 1YY

Telephone: 01665 511260 or 01670 534598

Email:

Website:

Northumberland County Council is consulting residents and visitors to the County for their views on introducing new dog control laws, which will replace a range of complex and out of date legislation. The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 enables the Council to implement new orders, which provide for four offences:
• Failing to remove dog faeces;
• Not keeping a dog on a lead;
• Not putting, and keeping a dog on a lead when directed to do so;
• Permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are excluded.
Why Introduce these New Laws?
Currently there are a number of local byelaws that are complicated and in need of replacing. Introducing these new laws will simplify the process and they will specify land to which each dog control order will apply. This will make the laws associated with dog control more clear to the general public. Those committing an offence can be fined up to £1,000. However, it is proposed to offer a Fixed Penalty Notice of £75 as an alternative to prosecution, which would discharge liability for the offence.
What happens next?
The consultation process will involve both Parish and Town Councils and information will also be provided on the Council’s website where residents will be invited to comment. A working group of officers, Members and other interested parties will also be set up to discuss dog control options. The period for consultation will end on 30th June 2010. All responses will be analysed and this will inform determination and implementation of the orders. The orders will require approval by Full Council and details of these will be advertised accordingly.
What are the Proposed Changes?
There are four new dog control orders being considered by Northumberland County Council:
Order One - Removing Dog Faeces
This would require people in control of a dog to immediately remove faeces deposited by their dog on all land which is open to the air and to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access in the County of Northumberland at all times of the year.
Order Two - Keeping Dogs on Leads
This would require people in control of a dog to keep it on a lead no longer than 1.5 metres in the following area(s) at all times of the year
All cemeteries within the County of Northumberland.
Additional areas which arise from the consultation process may be considered for inclusion in this order.
Order Three - Keeping Dogs on Leads when Directed
This would require people in control of a dog to put and keep it on a lead, no longer than 1.5m, when told to do so by an authorised officer, which will apply on land open to the air and to which the the public are entitled or permitted to have access in the County of Northumberland at all times of the year.
Order Four - Excluding Dogs from Land
This would require people in control of a dog to ensure that it is prevented from entering any of the following areas:
• All enclosed children’s play areas within Northumberland at all times of the year;
• All school playing fields.
In addition to the above it is also intended to explore the possibility of listing sections of some of Northumberland’s beaches in a separate order where dogs have restricted access between May and October. This will include a review of the current order that applies to NewbigginBeach.
This survey is available to complete online at the following address:
survey
If you require a hard copy to be sent to you please ring 01670 534 570
By completing this survey you will be entered in to a free prize draw in order to win a £20 high street voucher, you must include your full address to be entered.
This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

Grant Aid and Donations applications 2010/2011

Grant Aid in Budget is £3,200.00.

Applicant / Grant paid 09/10 / Grant requested10/11 / Grant or Donation agreed
Lunch Club [also known as Age Concern] / 400 / 400 / 400
Community Action Northumberland / 25 / See letter / 25
Gt North Air Ambulance / 300 / See letter / 500
Tynedale Sports Council / 25 / See letter / 25
Old Peoples Xmas Treat Fund / 350 / 500 / 500
Tynedale Community Hospice / 200 / See letter / 200
Northumberland Wildlife Trust / No request / See letter / 0
Corbridge in Bloom / 350 / 500 / 500
Core Music / No request / See letter / 50
Royal British Legion (Corbridge) / Funded by Parish Council in the past / 500 / Expenses to be paid by Parish Council
Carers Northumberland / No request / See letter / 50
NCC for Youth Provision / 1800 / See letter / 1800
Corbridge Heritage Trails / 0 / See letter / 25

MEMORANDUM TO COUNCIL MEETING 26 MAY 2010

TO CONSIDER TRANSFERRING THE BANK ACCOUNT FROM HSBC TO ALLIANCE & LEICESTER

Corbridge Parish Council currently banks with the HSBC Bank Plc, Fore Street, Hexham. We currently pay over £200 per year in bank charges. With effect from 31 May 2010 the charges for business accounts with the HSBC will be increasing, some items by more than 40% (see examples below).

Monthly fee currently £2.50increasing to £3.15

Branch creditscurrently £0.60increasing to £0.74

Cheques paidcurrently £0.43increasing to £0.63

Direct debitscurrently £0.25increasing to £0.32

Alliance and Leicester currently offer free and unlimited day to day banking, not offered by any other bank. Non Standard Charges will still apply, when necessary. The Free Business Current Account is only available to businesses with an annual turnover of less than £1million. No monthly fee is charged however payments into the account must total at least £1000 of new funds each month or a £5.00 fee will be charged for that month. Corbridge Parish Council pays in between £2000 and £3000 per month.

Credit interest has not been paid on HSBC Bank Accounts since January 2009. Alliance and Leicester currently pays 0.25% gross on the whole balance of the account.

Banking can only be done at an HSBC Bank or a £5.00 fee per deposit is made. The nearest HSBC Bank is Hexham. Alliance and Leicester banking can be done at any Post Office.

Mrs M Senior

Clerk to the Council

26 May 2010

Dear Councillors and Clerks,

Review of Local Council Charter

I am pleased to invite you to take part in a review of the Local Council Charter through a questionnaire and a series of workshopswith Parish Councils, Partners and Council staff.

The Northumberland Charter for Local Councils was introduced in April 2009 as a result of widespread demand from local councils.