Feb Agenda

COUNCIL AGENDA

161. To Receive Apologies from members unable to attend
162. To Receive Declarations of Interest from members present
163. To Receive Comment & Concerns
Public participation – to hear matters raised by members of the public or Cllrs with a prejudicial interest either on agenda items or for future consultation (NB for non agenda items Members of the Council are not permitted to respond, except to ask questions for the purposes of clarification)

164. To Confirm the minutes of the previous meeting and the Precept Meeting
165. To Receive the Clerks Report (for information only)
166. To Receive the Police Report & allow members to ask questions for information
- If any
167. To Receive Reports from CCllr & DCllrs (for information only)
- If any
168. Planning
168.1. To Consider and Comment upon New Applications
168.1.1. 08/2011/12091    Stationing of 21 holiday lodges & access alteration at Punch Bowl Hotel, Low Bentham
168.1.2. 08/2012/12318    Removal of condition 4 to previous approval 5/8/172 & transference of agricultural occupancy condition from Fern Hill to Bracken Hill Farmhouse at Fern Hill, Burton Road, Low Bentham.
168.2. To Receive Planning Decisions
If any (see Clerks Report)
168.3. To Receive Correspondence on Planning Issues
If any (see Clerks Report)

169. Highways Matters
169.1. To consider the 2011/12 Highways & Transportation Survey, and agree a response (paper 2011/16)
169.2. To receive further information from LCC Highways on the B6480 between Wennington & Low Bentham
169.3. To receive a quite from the Parish Caretaker regarding work on Spiders Web, and agree a way forward.
169.4. To Consider and Note Highway Matters for Information
-     If any (Councillors can comment on any minor Highways issues currently causing concern)

170. To consider the use of a Co-Option application form for the gathering of information from applicants in the current, and any future, cooption process (paper 2011/17)

171. To note the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting on 16 January

172. To note the minutes of the Buildings Committee meeting on 30 January
172.1. To receive the Thermal Imaging report for Bentham Town Hall (paper 2011/20)

173. To receive a further offer for the rent for Gravel Heap on Bentham Moor Road for Bentham Common Lands Charity and agree to pass it to the Charity for signature.

174. To receive a response from ENW regarding the Low Bentham Playing Field Substation rent, and agree a response

175. To consider NYCC’s response regarding the Low Bentham School Field and agree a response, if any

176. To receive a response from Fourstones Estate regarding the potential Jubilee Beacon & agree a response

177. To receive a Briefing Note from YLCA regarding the Abolition of the Current Standards Regime and implementation of a new system (paper 2011/19)

178. To consider applying for grant funding to refurbish the School Hill Bus Shelter

179. To Receive an Update on the Friends of Bentham Library

180. To Agree the Accounts for Payment
180.1. To Consider the YCLA advice note on Gratuity Payments and Pension Schemes (paper 2011/18) and whether this should be further discussed

181. To consider items of Correspondence
181.1. To receive a letter of complaint regarding the behaviour of pupils at the Witherslack School  and a reply from the headmistress
181.2. To receive a request from Leighton cum Sizewell for further support on complicated planning applications and to agree a response
181.3. To consider an invitation to a speed training event, Emergency Planning & the Community Resilience Scheme, at Belle Vue Square on Tuesday 3 April, and agree council representation if required.
181.4. To receive information from Craven Legal regarding the status of the Council representative of Bentham Development Trust  - to be held over until the next meeting

182. To Receive Reports from Councillors who represent the Council on other bodies (for information only)
- If any
183. Items for next meeting and minor items only

Jo Burton
Clerk to the Council                                    31 January 2012

 CLERK’ S REPORT TO BENTHAM TOWN COUNCIL, 6 February 2012

1. Planning Decisions Received Since Last Meeting
1.1. GRANTED
1.1.1. 08/2011/12186    Raising of roof to form 2 storey dwelling at 1 Springfield, High Bentham
1.1.2. 08/2011/12207    Replacement of derelict garage at 2 Crowtrees, Low Bentham
1.1.3. 08/2011/12214    Proposed 2 storey extension & change of use from agricultural land to domestic at Greygarth, Low Bentham
1.2. REFUSED - none

2. Planning Correspondence
2.1. 08/2011/12195    Demolition of existing masonry garage and erection of new stone fronted larger garage, hobby room & store at Clodsbank, Mill Lane, Low Bentham - WITHDRAWN
2.2. Planning Practice Guidance Note 3 – Wind Farm Developments
2.3. How to Shape Where You Live – NALC / CPRE guide to Neighbourhood Planning booklet
2.4. Proposed changes to the Lancashire Minerals & Waste Development Framework site allocations (email)


3. Information Regarding Items Discussed at last Council Meeting
3.1. Nominations for Voluntary / Community Workers sent 230112
3.2. Initial contact made with Drainage Contractors w/b 090112, specification to be completed
3.3. Allotment planning application almost complete

4. Items for Information – see information folder
4.1. YLCA branch meeting & minutes (also by email)
4.2. Craven Area Committee, 26 January (also by email and on noticeboards)
4.3. White Rose Update, January 2012
4.4. YLCA Advice Note 16, Public Interest Reports into Failures of Local Governance

5. Items circulated by email
5.1. Torch Relay Festival of Sport invitation (circulated to sports groups)
5.2. YLCA Information Note, 9 January
5.3. Latest Weekly Rural News Digest, 16/1, 23/1, 30/1
5.4. Craven Community News, January 2012
5.5. Rural Community Buildings e-news January 2012
5.6. Sustainable Government Public Service Efficiency Updates, 5/1, 10/1 (2), 12/1, 26/1
5.7. Historic Towns Forum newsletter, Jan 21
5.8. Looking Well News 18/1
5.9. Northern Voice, January 2012
5.10. Leader E Newsburst, 10 January
5.11. Regio News Flash 26 January
5.12. Bowland Bulletin, Winter 2012
5.13. QEII Fields Challenge (passed to Playing Fields Association)
5.14. More information regarding the Allerton Incinerator

6. Progress on Outstanding Matters
6.1. Model Hiring Agreement to be incorporated into Council booking forms
6.2. Clapham Parish boundary marker repair, invoice awaited
6.3. B6480, awaiting white lining and hedge cutting - September 2011, chased 9/11/11 & 16/1/12
6.4. Hedgerow signs, still outstanding
6.5. Low Bentham Playing Field, pipes & cables map awaited
6.6. Quality Status – Statement of training intent to be considered