Monday 7^th October 2024, 7pm.

Corsenside Parish Hall

1.     

Apologies for Absence – Cllr D. Mole

2.     

Declarations of interest – no changes.

3.     

Opportunities for members of the public to raise issues  - none.

4.     

Minutes of the last meeting – signed and agreed as correct

5.     

Matters arising from the minutes – i. Cllr Wilson analysed data from the vehicular activated signs in West Woodburn and reported the findings. The average speed is 36mph, with about 50% of traffic at 30-40mph. The most concerning is that 5% of traffic, amounting to about 350 vehicles a week, are travelling at over 50 mph and 80-90 vehicles per week are over 60mph in a 30 zone, with some well in excess of 70mph.  The worst times for excess speed are 06:00-09:00 and 15:00-18:00.  A number of the speeding vehicles have been observed to be school transport (taxis). Clerk to ask for NCCs support re the latter point.  ii. Believ are looking into the feasibility of installing EV chargers at two locations. Results to follow. iii. The emergency plan is complete, (including a small version which was distributed at the Parish Show). The plan will be uploaded and shared locally with copies going on the noticeboards.

6.     

Notification of any other business for discussion, at the Chair’s discretion, under item 17 below - none

7.     

County Councillor’s Report – none received

8.     

Ongoing Actions List – no changes

9.     

Play Area & Village Green – i). The ROSPA report was reviewed with no urgent actions arising, maintenance will be carried out where required and the clerk will seek costings for cleaning of equipment. ii. When questioned during the Parish show to turn the wet corner of the green into a wildflower wetland meadow was unanimously preferred over a formal drainage scheme.  CW to prepare information to share with the PC for approval and get costs.

10.   

Volunteers and Community Spending

An outstanding invoice for the defibrillator installation is still disputed as the clerk has been unable to get a response from Burncliffe Electrical.

11.   

Wind Power Stations

i. During Informal discussions between the Chair and Vice Chair with representatives of RWF, some pointers were received that may help with future funding applications. ii. Due to their ongoing commitment to B4RN the amount of money available for all other causes is reduced for the duration of that project. iii. CPC has been made aware of funding for apprenticeships and training which may be helpful to parishioners. Interested parties can contact the clerk for information about how to apply directly.

12.   

Parish Hall – F.McCombe sent apologies.

13.   

Rights Of Way Consultation

This matter was discussed in some depth and Cllr Hawman agreed to submit a supportive response to the main points.

14.   

Planning Matters

a)

For decision

24/02806/FUL Conversion and extension of cart shed to create self-contained tourist accommodation - Crag Cottage West Woodburn – The council have no objections.

b)

Decisions from NCC – None

15.   

Correspondence

i NTC Play date - Thursday 12^th of December was agreed upon for the Christmas play. ii. NCC Flood sign placement – A site meeting has been organised for Wednesday 16^th with EA and NCC to agree best placement of the signs.  The Clerk and Cllr Smith will represent CPC.  Following discussions, Councillors felt the best location for the West Woodburn sign would be just before the bottle bank to allow cars to turn after seeing the sign.  iii. CCP Tynedale, Driver Scheme – Volunteer drivers are sought by Church and Community Partnership Tynedale as part of a new transport scheme operating locally, the clerk can pass on the contact details should any parishioners wish to make enquiries. iv. Parishioners have noted work has begun preparing the area for ‘The Elizabeth Landmark’ sculpture.  Planning conditions allow 15 years for this work to be in place. If the sculpture is not erected the site would need to be reinstated to original condition after this time has elapsed.

16.   

Finances

a)

Invoices for payment

i. Clerk Wages £274.60, ii. C.Mowatt £189.60 iii. Spanglefish – website £39.95 iv. Service Charge £18 – All expenses were agreed.

b)

Bank Balance

£15,778.79

c)

Donation request

The PCC requested money towards grass cutting costs from St Cuthbert’s, siting increasing costs. As the donation amount was increased last year, Councillors agreed to maintain this at the same level - £360.

17.   

Matters for discussion at the Chair’s discretion - n/a

18.   

Date of next meeting

Monday 4th of November (advance apologies from Cllrs Anderson and Wilson).

Arising Actions list:

CW

(September) Safeguarding policy to share

Emergency Plan to share & upload, add to noticeboards

Contact NCC re speeding school transport vehicles

Add speeding data to LTP requests

Continue to chase Burncliffe Electrical

Seek costings for professional cleaning of play equipment

Prepare and share details of meadow proposal