Current Parish News
The next Parish Council meeting will be held at the Village Institute at 7.30pm on Monday, 20th September 2010. Members of the public are always welcome to attend.
Village Sports Day
TheVillage Sports' Day and Barbeque on July 24th was a great success. Thanks to all the organisers, helpers and participants for making it such an enjoyable day. Click here for a photo montage of the afternoon.
Police Surgery
Police Community Support Officer Mandy Hoss will be undertaking a series of drop-in Police surgeries at The Wheatsheaf. She hopes to run the surgeries every 4 - 6 weeks with each one lasting one hour. This will give local residents the opportunity to come along and discuss any local issues or concerns. It will also enable the PCSO to answer questions on any police related matter. The current timetable is as follows:
| Friday 13th August | 10.00am - 11.00am |
| Tuesday 21st September | 5.00pm - 6.00pm |
| Thursday 28th October | 3.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Thursday 2nd December | 2.00pm - 3.00pm |
Freeholders Wood - Meeting & Walk
Geoff Garrett, Senior Trees and Woodlands Officer and Ranger Nigel Metcalf, led a Freeholders' walk around Freeholders' Wood on Monday 12th July. The purpose of the walk was to explain the National Parks' coppicing plan and describe the developments in the wood over recent years. The Freeholders who attended found it a useful experience and it is hoped to repeat the walk next year. A copy of YDNPA coppicing plan can be viewed by clicking here. If you wish to speak to Geoff Garrett on matters relating to Freeholders Wood please contact him on 01756 751648.
Dog Fouling
At the May Parish Council Meeting the issue of dog waste on verges and village green areas was
raised again. This is not only unsightly but a hazard to residents and visitors
who walk through the village. It is
particularly unwelcome when left on resident’s private verges.
You may not be aware
but it is an offence under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 to
allow a dog to foul public land and not remove the faeces. The Richmondshire District Council takes this
offence very seriously. It sees all land
within village boundaries as “public land” under the Act
and employs a Dog Warden to issue fixed penalty notices with a fine of £75 to
offenders.
All residents who own
dogs or have personal visitors who own dogs are requested not to allow the dogs to foul in the
village and, if they do so, to clear it away into one of the three bins in the
village. All residents are also at
liberty to request the same from any passing walker with a dog that fouls in
the village.
It would also be helpful if dogs were not allowed to stray on to these areas
unattended.
It is hoped that with the
co-operation of all residents this problem can be solved.
The new dog waste bin at the west end of the village has now been relocated
Upper Dales Area Partnership
The Upper Dales Area Partnership Board meeting took
place on Monday 14th June at 7.15pm in Carperby Village Institute. Board
members and a significant number of members of the public were in attendance. The
meeting was chaired by Councillor John Blackie.
The meeting heard presentations from Julie Roberts of NYnet about broadband
provision and availability and from Colin
Bailey regarding the requirements and cost of an Area Partnership website and portal. The County Council
Transport Review was discussed and Chris
Roberts, Team Leader for Public Transport, answered questions relating to
public transport provision in the Dales. The Area Partnership will be
submitting a letter to the Transport Review, reflecting the feelings of
residents in the Upper Dales. Sergeant
Stuart Grainger answered questions on traffic problems in the Dales,
including the danger posed by motorcyclists and other speeding traffic. Finally,
the Chairman raised the issue of Post
Office closures in the Dales and highlighted the level of loss of this
service in the last 12 years. He has written to William Hague MP and to the
Chief Executive of the County Council in support of the campaign to retain Post
Offices in Bainbridge and Askrigg. Further
details of the meeting can be obtained from Councillors Amsden or Sheldon.
Transport Review
The Parish Council has received a number of responses to the forthcoming County Council Transport Review and has prepared its own submission.
Market Cross
Swaledale Stonemasonry completed the remedial work on the Market Cross during the first two weeks in May. The general reaction is that a much better job has been made of the work this time.
Broadband Survey
Approximately 40%
of the Broadband surveys were returned. It is apparent from the results that
there is insufficient demand for a village network at the moment. The Parish
Council would like to thank Mr. Mark Ashcroft for all his hard work on this
matter. Council also wishes to thank Wilson & Shelagh Magrath for their
help in collecting the surveys.
Traffic Issues
The Police radar trap caught a
number of drivers speeding through the village. They are now awaiting
prosecution. Sergeant Grainger has indicated that the radar traps will be
happening again soon, so PLEASE STICK TO
THE SPEED LIMIT.
The Parish Council has received a letter from
the local Police Traffic Officer supporting the proposed changes to the 30mph
signs at the east and west end of the village.
We await further developments.
Parish Caretaker
The Parish Council have now appointed a village
caretaker, using money from the LEADER programme. Mr. Roger Duval began
work in May and is responsible for a number of tasks around the village,
including litter control and general maintenance. He is also responsible for
mowing the Playing Fields, but Tom Knowles retains responsibility for other
mowing in the village.
Congratulations
to:
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Jean Moore and all her helpers for the Summer Garden Party. Over £1100 was raised for the Playing Fields.
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All the organisers and helpers at Open Gardens on a wet & blustery day. Over £2500 was raised.
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Dave Moore and his helpers for a successful Golf Day at Masham. Over £200 was raised for the Pavilion Fund
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The Concert team for the sell-out ColvinQuarmby gig in April. Nearly £900 was raised for the Pavilion Fund
A reminder that NHS dental provision in the area has been awarded to ADB (Alpha). They have bases in Hawes, Leyburn and Bedale. Residents can register with them by calling 01969 623999.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the local branch of Daleswatch should contact Councillor Brampton via the Parish Council e-mail address at carperbyparish@btinternet.com
A copy of the revised rubbish collection dates for 2008/09 can be found at Richmondshire’s online information by clicking here
