BARTON NEWS - BARTON PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER JUNE 2003
Chairman - Peter Wood Vice Chairman - Alasdair Thorogood Councillors: Michael
Charlton, Campbell Dawson, Michael Holmes, David Lambert, Alen McFadzean, Clerk
to the Parish Council: Alan J Spivey
Why a newsletter: Quite simply we consider it essential that the residents
of Barton are kept informed. We are acting for your benefit and you have a right
to know what is happening.
ITEMS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:
A NOTE FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN - PETER WOOD: With two full meetings
under our belts we all agreed that the households of Barton had a right to know
what we are doing and what is happening. We do not claim to be responsible for
all that is covered in this newsletter, it is only right that the work of the
previous Parish Council also be acknowledged - our thanks to them for their
efforts. It is likely that we will issue a newsletter every 3 or 4 months to
keep you up to date on events. We accept that there is much to be done and will
endeavour to serve Barton as best we are able
- VILLAGE PLAN Along with this newsletter you will
receive a questionnaire, together with a FREEPOST addressed reply envelope,
- 'COMPLETING THIS FORM COULD HELP YOUR COMMUNITY!' We urge you to spend some
time completing the document and ensure that it is returned in the FREEPOST
reply envelope provided. Your answers will help to develop a Village Plan
for the future. This is your village and it is essential that the consolidated
views of Barton residents be incorporated into the VILLAGE PLAN. Completed
questionnaires will be entered into a £100 Prize Draw. The cost of the Plan
is being met from grant monies - no real charge to the village other than
our time.
- ALLOTMENTS This has been the subject of much talk
and speculation. The increase in Precept to fund the Public Inquiry and associated
costs was not popularly received. We are alive to the need to avoid additional
unnecessary expenditure. However, there are a number of factors to bear in
mind. Whether we like it or not we cannot treat the matter as closed. A reasonable
solution must still be found. We must recognise that: there is a demand for
allotments. We are obliged to look to satisfy that demand. The Public Inquiry
did not support a Compulsory Purchase Order in respect of the original site
and no appeal was made against the Inquiry decision. The National Society
of Allotments and Leisure Gardeners have indicated that they will, if necessary,
take action against the Parish Council if the matter is not positively pursued.
We must not let this happen. We are in the early stages of negotiating a way
forward and need to gain some indication of the possible take up rate for
allotments. If you are genuinely interested in renting an allotment at a modest
rent then please contact Alen McFadzean and register that interest as soon
as possible.
- TRAFFIC CALMING & PARKING A scheme for the introduction
of a 20mph zone near Barton C of E School has been programmed for implementation
in 2003/04. Details are being prepared for consultation and public advertisement.
The scheme is likely to cost circa £23,000. CARE: It is understood that 75%
of people caught speeding in the village are local! When parking vehicles
will drivers please be mindful of the needs of others. Certain areas of the
village are somewhat restricted in space and road width. We acknowledge that
it is not always going to be easy but it is important to remember that emergency,
and other, services vehicles may require access from time to time, so PLEASE
park with care and do not block other people's access points.
- REPAIR WORKS There are a number of areas of concern
around the village - such as the state of the footbridge alongside the ford,
potholes in the road at the ford, re-pointing and stone replacement on part
of the wall (Silver Street/Piper Hill), adoption of Silver Garth amongst others
these have the attention of the relevant Council Departments and are in hand
- in time they should receive appropriate attention - please be patient.
- DIRECTORY OF USEFUL INFO The last Parish Council,
through the good offices of Alen McFadzean, started to create an updated list
of useful information sources, addresses, telephone numbers and websites.
That is now being put into a booklet format and we hope that copies will be
available at the Post Office in the near future.
- VILLAGE WEBSITE A number of people have asked when
Barton will have it's own website. This is being considered. Sponsors and
advertisers are sought to fund the purchase of a web name and a dedicated
website. Please contact Peter Wood for more information.
- OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST: Barton C of E School
- Jubilee Shield; The monies paid to BPC for the recent fair on the village
green have been used to purchase a trophy that is being used by the school
as a team award for the Swimming Gala. Bite Size Introductions; North
Yorkshire Learning & Skills Council is looking for local groups who are willing
to put on short bite size2 courses to introduce people to learning. For more
details contact: Sarah Nuttall, ring: 01423 562400 or e-mail sarah@northernlightspr.com
Sportsmatch; provides funding for sporting events or activities run
by not for profit groups. For more details contact: Sportsmatch, ring: 020
72337747; or e-mail: info@sportsmatch.co.uk;
website: www.sportsmatch.co.uk.
Richmond & Catterick Furniture Store (Reg Charity 1040081), Is a supplier
of used furniture, of good serviceable quality, to clients who are in need
of it, but without the means to purchase it. They will discuss taking your
furniture for a donation and do not charge the recipient of the furniture.
Contact: ring 01748 825624
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