CLIFTON (WITHOUT) PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Clifton (Without) Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 7th February 2023 at 7.15pm at The Vale of York Academy, Rawcliffe Drive, York.
Councillors: J Hindle (Chairman), S Rawlings, J Ellis, T Franklin, D Smalley & P Murray.
Clerk – Louise Pink.
Councillors A Dearden & D Wann.
None declared.
The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 10th January 2023, were considered and confirmed by the Chairman as a correct record.
Ward Councillor Darryl Smalley provided an update, which spoke of the following:-
· 1st phase of the library construction – basic groundworks have been done. 5 tenders have been returned.
· Concerns from residents about foxes in the area.
· Has secured a stock of bins and lids.
· A19 crossing on Fylingdales and Manor Lane/Shipton Road junction are both out for consultation.
No members of the public were present at the meeting.
23/00147/TPO 27 Fylingdale Avenue, York
Fell 1no. Willow tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 173/1991.
Decision – No Objection.
23/00142/TPO 27 Fylingdale Avenue, York
Fell 1no. Cypress tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 173/1991.
Decision – No Objection.
23/00019/FUL 8 Arlington Road, York
Single storey side extension.
Decision – No Objection.
22/02470/ADV Unit 13 Kettlestring Park, Kettlestring Lane, York
Display of 2no. externally illuminated fascia signs to front and rear elevations, 2no. non-illuminated fascia signs to front and 2no. aluminium poster frames to front.
22/02383/TPO Nfu Mutual Ins Society Ltd, Zenith House, Clifton Park Avenue, York
Fell 1no. Copper Beech, 2no. Cypress and 1no. Cherry tree - protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 173/1991.
22/02467/FUL 7 Gouthwaite Close, York
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing annex.
None.
Nothing noted.
Clerk to raise with planning that planning notices are not always being displayed in clear view or secured properly.
(a) To receive and discuss any update on the A19 cycle scheme – Discussed under Item 4 – Report from Ward Councillors. Work has begun on phase 1 but nothing yet on phase 2. Cllr Smalley advised that North Yorkshire Police did not respond to the consultation to lower the speed limit and submitted various late queries.
(b) To receive and discuss any update on the crossing on Water Lane – No update available. Clerk to chase Andy Vose @ CYC to establish whether CYC are looking to take this issue forward.
(c) To receive and discuss any update on the former Clifton hospital site land – It was noted that the meeting in the library for interested volunteers is being held on the 9th February.
(d) To discuss the content for the future newsletter – The following was agreed:-
Newsletter to contain 6 articles,
· Precept increase – Cllr Rawlings.
· Former Clifton Hospital site land update – Cllr Dearden.
· Play area – Cllr Smalley.
· Extra projects – Cllr Franklin.
· General (where and when we meet, new members, etc) – Clerk.
· History of the Council – Cllrs Ellis & Murray.
· Edit & layout – Chairman/Cllr Dearden.
Articles to be issued to the Chairman by the end of February with a view to getting a draft newsletter to the next meeting to approve.
Your Neighbourhood is covered by the York North Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team. The Team is based at: Athena House, Kettlestring Lane, Clifton Moor, York YO304XF.
E-mail: snayorknorth@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
The following report was received for the period 1st – January 2023:-
Type of Incident |
Time and Location. |
Clifton Without Report made and action taken by NYP |
Total calls for Month |
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ASB- Nuisance |
Granary Walk 28/1 |
Issues with youths in the area |
1 |
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ASB- Personal |
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0 |
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Burglary |
Brailsford Crescent 26/1 |
2 sheds have been broken into. Motorbike moved but nothing stolen |
2 |
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Limetrees 31/1 |
Plant room broken into, Copper piping, boiler and gas pipes taken. Property unoccupied |
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Drugs |
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0 |
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Vehicle |
Reighton Avenue 30/1 |
Theft of Honda Jazz from driveway overnight |
1 |
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Theft |
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0 |
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Violence |
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0 |
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Criminal Damage |
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0 |
All correspondence since the last meeting was issued to all Councillors.
Recipient |
Reason |
Amount |
L Pink |
Clerks Salary (Net) |
£1200.53 |
L Pink |
Clerks Expenses |
£30.10 |
The accounts listed for payment were accepted. Clerk to make the payments via BACS using the dual authorisation process.
Rawcliffe Parish Council Litter Picking £180.00 BACS
1st Clifton Sea Scouts Donation £500.00 BACS
(a) To discuss the funding request received from 1st Clifton Sea Scouts – After discussion and a vote - 3 in favour, 1 against and 2 abstain, the requested donation of £500.00 was approved.
(b) It was noted that Cllr Dearden has now been added onto the banking mandate and now has access to online banking. Chairman to continue to approve the monthly payments until the end of the term of office.
Nothing noted.
The play area inspections received were noted.
Nothing noted.
Former Clifton hospital site land update.
Newsletter.
Crossing on Water Lane.
The date of the next meeting was fixed as Tuesday 14th March 2023, to be held in the library of Vale of York Academy, Rawcliffe Drive, York @ 7.15pm.
Meeting Closed – 8.15pm
Action Points:-
· Clerk to raise with planning that planning re planning notices.
· Clerk to chase Andy Vose re crossing on Water Lane.
· All councillors to produce articles for newsletter.