SPRING 2021 NEWSLETTER
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
plan 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.
PLEASE TURN OVER
Looking
forward to this year the Parish Council are currently planning the following
activities:-
· As
soon as possible recommence monthly meetings either live or on Zoom. There will
strict
protocols applied to the
meetings especially via Zoom to take into account the time restrictions
– Public questions will be
dealt with within the first 15 minutes of the meeting. Any questions not
dealt with in that time span
will be answered in writing by either the Chairman or the Parish
Clerk.
· Date for the Parish
(Open) Meeting – Via Zoom on Tuesday 13 April 2021 at 7.30pm
and the Annual
Meeting – Via Zoom on Tuesday 11 May 2021 at 7.30pm
Both
meetings to be followed by a Parish Council Meeting (Time allowing)
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.
· Inviting
estimates and letting contracts for grass and verge maintenance.
· 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.
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.
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.
Once
we are able to organise live meetings, dates will be advised. Parishioners are
invited to forward questions in advance of meetings to the Parish Clerk as
mentioned above.
We
look forward to meeting you all very soon.
Kind regards.
Derek Spence Chairman
Parish Clerk, Mrs J H
Galloway, 1 Moor Park Close, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1TR
Tel. 01423 536232