Thirsk Town Council Minutes 2000/01

Minutes of the Amenities Committee meeting
held on Thursday 4th May 2006 at 7:30pm
in the Annexe Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall.

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Present: Cllrs J Marshall (Chair), D Adamson, C Hesmondhalgh, R Mallett, C Pack, F Roberts, J Roberts, J Watson, Ms Hannah Chapman (Darlington and Stockton Times), Ms C Thorpe (Thirsk Weekly News) and the clerk

Apologies:
Cllrs J Jackson (away), A Morton (ill); accepted.

Open forum:
No members of the public or police present.

Minutes of the meeting held on 24th April 2006:
Proposed approved Cllr F Roberts, seconded Cllr J Watson, subject to a minor amendment on each of pages P006, P007, P008 and P011; agreed.

Matters arising from the meeting held on 6th April 2006:
P001 Van parked outside Lees Butchers; this had not been parked on the pavement for a time, but is now being parked there again.
P001 Police matters; Cllr Marshall advised that she has been trying to contact Inspector Richardson. PC Pears has been in to the Town Council Office and Cllr Marshall has also contacted Chris Field of the Hambleton Community Safety Partnership. She has spoken at length with Tim Wood of HDC's Community Safety Department regarding various incidents that are happening. Cllr Marshall advised that the police are having a walk round the town and from this a plan will be drawn up and there will then be a meeting. The local policing team met earlier today. Cllr Watson suggested that the Town Council arrange a meeting with the police and the Community Safety Partnership.
Operation Enable; an e-mail has been received from HDC regarding a debriefing meeting to be held on Monday 15th May from 11.00am-12.00 noon. Cllr Marshall felt that this was not a good time and not enough notice was given. A reply to be sent saying we are not happy at this. Cllr Marshall said we should have a de-brief on Operation Enable when we have the meeting with the police. Cllr Marshall advised that she has remonstrated with the Chief Executive of HDC following a report that they have removed large amounts of rubbish that would have otherwise been fly tipped. Cllr Marshall said this is not correct and gives a bad impression of the town.
P001 Roundabouts; details of person wishing to sponsor the Busby Stoop roundabout has been passed to Cllr Pack. Cllr Marshall advised that she has spoken to Lionel Twiss and he was concerned that there had been no action. However, Cllr Pack advised that she has since been in communication with Mr Twiss.
P002 Piece of grass opposite Gillings Court; the bollards to prevent people parking on this area are awaited.
P002 Metal fence around Gillings Court; the damaged paintwork has been re-done. The tree has not been moved, although Broadacres' contractors have been carrying out some tree pruning works at Gillings Court recently.
P002 Request for additional streetlights at Todds Court; further reminder sent.
P002 BTCV; the clerk is attempting to contact them re the materials required.
P002 Christmas Lights; still waiting to hear from Wired.

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P002 Lights in Millgate toilets on during the night; reported to HDC.
P002 Bin from The Holmes; the river is still too deep to retrieve the bin.
P002 Operation Enable; as reported earlier, details of a de-briefing meeting have been received.
P002 Town Council name badges; details of what each Councillor would like on his/her badge are being collected.
P002 Millennium Green; Cllr Marshall advised that she has left a message for John Proud about the branches in the ditch.
P003 Picks Lane sign; Clive Thornton advises that there are properties with Masonic Lane in the address and therefore this needs to be included on the sign. The clerk had suggested 'Picks Lane, also known as Masonic Lane', subject to the Town Council's approval and Clive Thornton was happy with this; agreed that we go ahead with this. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the Post Office regarding the fact that they issue postcodes to the properties and show Masonic Lane as part of their address.

Cllr Adamson joined the meeting

P003 Interpretation Boards; the wooden surrounds of the Interpretation Boards have been treated and the damaged panel replaced. They are now back in position on Castlegarth.
P003 Environment Agency; name of contact obtained. Cllr Marshall advised that she has contacted the Environment Agency about having an engineer to talk to us on site about the trees growing in the brickwork of the weir and also the fact that some of the nearby river bank is collapsing where the footpath has eroded.

Cllr Roberts left the meeting.

P003 Works on St James' Green; letter sent to NEDL.
P003 Central Areas; the damaged fencing at the White Bridge end of the picnic area has now been replaced, but both it and the gate have since been vandalised again. Malcolm Burnett has re-hung the gate and Chris Amy was getting the posts out of the river this afternoon.
P004 Thirsk Station; letter sent to Network Rail re the broken fence and long grass.
P004 Interpretation Boards on Castlegarth; these were unveiled on 18th April by Maddy Jago, the Regional Director of English Heritage.
P004 Market Place works; reply received from Paul Greenaway advising that some of the problems cannot be solved because of cost constraints. On some others he is waiting to hear back from his line manager and the Area Manager in Thirsk.
P003 Central Areas; the damaged fencing at he White Bridge end of the picnic area has now been replaced, but both it and the gate have since been vandalised again. Malcolm Burnett has re-hung the gate and Chris Amy was getting the posts out of the river this afternoon.
P004 ODPM's Cleaner Greener Safer Communities; Cllr Marshall advised that these documents have been received and two have been brought to this meeting.

Correspondence
HDC re changes to Dog Warden Service. This is now the responsibility of John Proud.

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HDC re Tendered Local Bus Services; Councillors to consider this as it is a lengthy document.
. Information on Big Lottery Fund for Children's Play Initiative; Cllr Marshall advised that she and Cllr F Roberts had attended a seminar run by SMP Playgrounds. At that seminar they told us that the Big Lottery Fund has set aside a large amount of money for childrens' play.
Cllr Marshall has researched this on the internet and Ł155m has been made available for childrens' play nationwide. Hambleton and Richmondshire have engaged a consultant to write a play strategy and will then be approaching us for schemes to meet that strategy. Cllr Marshall asked that we look at this for Open Spaces.
Proposed Public Open Space at Salem Chapel site; Cllr Marshall had asked Councillors to look at this as there is a possibility we will be offered the area where the graves are as a Public Open Space. HDC have not as yet sent us the plan. It was agreed to wait for a copy of the plan. Cllr Adamson pointed out that, as it is an old burial ground, there are various rules and regulations which must be followed.
Riverside Mews Residents and Owners Group; letter received expressing concern at the appearance of Mill Gardens. Cllr Watson has asked Chris Amy to put forward a plan for Mill Gardens with details of what he would like to do there. She felt that the plants put in last year by Thirsk in Bloom will take some time to become established. Environment Agency confirming that with effect from 1st April 2006 operational powers for the Cod Beck were transferred to them. They enclosed a booklet entitled 'Living on the Edge' which Cllr Marshall urged Councillors to read and she pointed out that there is a section in it on Mills and Weirs.
Hambleton Citizens Advice Bureau; letter received advising that they are applying for lottery funding to re-open local offices, including the one in Thirsk. They ask whether the Town Council would send a letter advising that this is a valuable service which is used by local people. Proposed Cllr Mallett, seconded Cllr Pack that such a letter be sent, Cllr F Roberts to be consulted on the content of the letter.

Schedule of outstanding Amenity Items:
The following points were made:
St James' Green to Waterside - sign still missing.
Lighting in the Alleyways - Cllr Marshall rang Dave McGloin about this and is awaiting his response.
Overnight parking in Millgate Car Park - reported that two caravanettes were parked in Millgate Car Park over Easter weekend; to be reported to HDC.
Salt on Bridge Street - dealt with. However, as a result of the salt the grass had died. Agreed that we write to Broadacres asking whether the grass can be replaced with concrete.
Cllr Marshall suggested that Committees might like to look at doing a similar type of schedule to this for their committee matters.Page P016
Reports:
Carrs Field - The clerk advised that Mr Walker has been asked only to cut the middle of Carrs Field and to cut a couple of pathways in the top field where people walk.
Central Areas - Cllr Watson to arrange a meeting. She mentioned the round beds in the Picnic Area which are just soil with no planting. Cllr Pack to ask about this at the next Thirsk in Bloom meeting. Cllr Watson advised that the vandalism will be brought to the attention of the police.
Christmas Festivities - Cllr Adamson said we are still waiting for a quote from Wired for the new lights. Cllr Watson said there is a good website for Christmas Lights and she offered to look on it.
Greens and Ingramgate - Cllr Mallett advised that he is trying to arrange a meeting. He had walked round his area and was pleasantly surprised. All the trees in the planters on Long Street have survived and are growing. He felt there was a need to have more flowering plants in the planters and on the White Mare roundabout. Cllr Mallett advised that someone was working in the rockery on Ingramgate earlier today and the person in question has cemented all the stones in on the edge of the road. The hole on the other side of the road has been filled in. Cllr Mallett reported that a bollard near the White Mare roundabout has been broken off; to be reported to County. He also mentioned that the stones from the roads around the Green, particularly in front of the 'Lord Nelson', are being scattered into the road. Cllr Mallett confirmed that NEDL have reinstated the roadway on the Green. He will check whether Yorkshire Water have done the reinstatement works near the pumping station.
Millennium Green - Cllr Hesmondhalgh had carried out an inspection and she reported that it is in good order. The only problem is the logs and branches in the ditch. Cllr Mallett said we are waiting on John Proud.
Town Development Working Party - Cllr Adamson said we are still awaiting plans of the CCA Alleyway from Chris Vincent; a reminder to be sent.
Open Areas - Cllr Marshall reported that she, together with Cllrs Pack and J Roberts had a walk round the previous Saturday and visited everywhere. They looked at the work the County Council are doing at Norby - they have put concrete on top of the Mill Race wall as support for the pin kerb (part of the footpath). Cllr Marshall was extremely concerned at this and pointed out that they do not have the Town Council's permission to do anything with the Mill Race wall. She has spoken to the County Council expressing her grave concern and it appears that they intend to grass over it. Cllr Marshall pointed out that the archaeological history of the Mill Race is highlighted on the Interpretation Boards. She has spoken to Councillor Dadd who is to take this up with the County Council and to Mr Campling who is the head of Archaeological Department at County Hall. Proposed Cllr Mallett, seconded Cllr Marshall that a letter be sent to the Chief Executive of the County Council with a copy to Councillor Dadd expressing our objections at what had occurred and requiring reinstatement of the Mill Race wall . Cllr Marshall said it was necessary to have a strategy for the Centenary Field. She

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advised that during the walk round it was noted that where the IDB have cut down a tree the branches have been put in the Whiteless to form a dam - Cllr J Roberts has pulled them out. Cllr Marshall agreed to type up her list from the walk round and circulate it.

Other items of interest and information:
Referring to the letter from the Riverside Mews Residents and Owners Group, Cllr Watson said it is necessary to find out how often HDC go to Mill Gardens to pick up litter. A letter to be sent expressing our thanks to the resident(s) of Mill Gardens who pick up litter there.
Cllr Hesmondhalgh said that neither she nor Cllr F Roberts were able to attend the Action for Market Towns Conference. She wondered whether the Blue Plaques project would be a suitable candidate for an award.
Cllr Pack referred to a previous request for a site meeting at the top of Chapel Street and she wondered if there could be a crossing on Westgate. The request for a site meeting to be chased via Cllr Dadd.
Cllr Mallett pointed out that the Swales Garage site has been tidied up considerably. Cllr Mallett referred to problems with wheeliebins, in particular with people leaving side rubbish, which is then not collected. He wondered whether HDC could send out a leaflet telling residents what can and cannot be put in the wheeliebins etc; a letter to be sent to HDC
Cllr Marshall referred to the planning application to carry out tree works and fell one tree, which is the subject of a TPO, at the Old Rectory site. Cllr Watson explained that this was to create an entrance and was a safety issue. Therefore the Planning Committee had no objections to the application.

Thirsk in Bloom
Cllr Pack advised that two weeks ago she had had a meeting with Lionel Twiss to discuss the proposals for the roundabouts at York Road, South Kilvington and the Busby Stoop. Cllr Pack is to be the Town Council's representative on this and Kath Reynard is to represent Thirsk in Bloom. There had been discussion about the types of planting. Thirsk in Bloom are having some social events and are hoping to get more people involved. They are looking at ordering sweatshirts to be worn by volunteers and are also looking at having badges. Cllr Pack said that everything is going well and there have been no instances of vandalism with the planters etc. recently.

The meeting closed at 9.05 pm.

Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting
of Thirsk Town Council held on Monday
15th May 2006 at 7.00 p.m.
in the Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall Annexe

Present:
Cllrs J. Marshall (Chair), D. Adamson, C. Hesmondhalgh, A. Morton, A. Robinson, J. Watson, I. Noble (“Darlington and Stockton Times”, PC D. Pears, PC S. Finlay, PC S. Jobe (North Yorkshire Police) and the Clerk

Apologies:
Cllrs J. Jackson (away), R. Mallett (hospital appointment) C. Pack (working), J. Roberts (working) F. Roberts (ill), County Cllr G. Dadd (another meeting); accepted

Election of Chairman:
Proposed Cllr Watson, seconded Cllr Morton that Cllr Marshall be elected Chairman; agreed. Cllr Marshall accepted the position and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office Book.

Election of Vice Chairman:
Proposed Cllr Marshall, seconded Cllr Hesmondhalgh that Cllr Watson be elected Vice Chairman. Cllr Watson accepted the position.

Minutes of the previous Annual Parish Council Meeting, held on 16th May 2005:
Proposed accepted Cllr Robinson, seconded Cllr Adamson; agreed.

Matters Arising from the previous Annual Parish Council Meeting
There were no matters arising

Reports from Representatives:

The reports from representatives had been copied to Councillors.
Cllr Robinson advised that the Hambleton Sports Council has not met.
Cllr Robinson had nothing to report regarding the Lambert Memorial Hospital League of Friends.

Committee Reports:
The Committee Reports had been copied to Councillors.

Proposed Cllr Morton, seconded Cllr Hesmondhalgh that both the Committee and Representatives’ Reports be accepted.

Cllr Marshall thanked the Planning Committee for all their hard work. She asked that all the Committees meet more frequently in future.

Election of Council Representatives:
Cllr Adamson suggested that, as we are no longer able to appoint school governors, All Saints RC School and Thirsk Community Primary School be removed from the list.
Thirsk Map: Agreed that a letter be sent to Sowerby, Carlton Miniott and South Kilvington Parish Councils advising that the Map is now in St. Mary’s Church and the Committee can therefore be wound up. The overall responsibility for this to be part of Central Areas.

Other items of interest and information:
Cllr Marshall thanked all the Councillors for their hard work during the year and wished them all the best for the coming year.

Minutes of the Town Council meeting
held on Monday 15th May 2006
following the Annual Parish Council Meeting
in the Annexe Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall

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Present:
Cllrs J Marshall (Chair), D Adamson, C Hesmondhalgh, A Morton, A Robinson, J Watson, I Noble (Darlington and Stockton Times), PC D Pears, PC S Finlay, PC S Jobe (North Yorkshire Police) and the clerk

Apologies:
Cllrs J Jackson (away), R Mallett (hospital appointment), C Pack (working), J Roberts (working), F Roberts (ill), County Cllr G Dadd (another meeting); accepted

Minutes of the Town Council meeting held on 4th May 2006:
Proposed approved Cllr Adamson, seconded Cllr Hesmondhalgh; agreed.

Police Report:
PC Pears introduced PCs Sharon Finlay and Sarah Jobe, and gave details of the police personnel who will be covering various areas. PC Pears expressed his concern at the article which had appeared in the 'Darlington and Stockton Times' recently saying that he felt this paints a very bad picture of Thirsk. He said there are a small minority of youths within the town who cause problems, but this also happens in other market towns in North Yorkshire. There are still problems with graffiti. PC Pears advised that a representative from the Hambleton Community Safety Partnership had gone out with the police. In response to the Town Council's enquiry about a ban on drinking outside, a reply from Inspector Richardson was read to the meeting. He advises that such an option needs to be carefully applied and it is essential that the problem is examined thoroughly. He will ask Sgt Frank to convene a local problem solving group at which the Town Council, Sowerby Parish Council and others will be represented. Cllr Morton asked what criteria marks a petty crime from a normal crime as he understood from a police official that the recent break-in and damage to the church and floodlights was classed as petty crime. However, PC Pears said that all crimes are recorded. PC Pears referred to the shopwatch system in the town, saying that 100-150 letters had been delivered to businesses asking if they would like to support it, but only ten replies have been received. PCSO Ian McPherson is chasing this up. Cllr Watson said she understood a meeting was called at short notice and she suggested that another meeting be arranged with longer notice given. Cllr Marshall said we would like direct feedback on Operation Enable.

Reports:
District Council
Cllr Robinson reported that Hambleton had held its annual meeting and Sue Latter is now Chairman with Margaret Skillbeck as Vice Chair. Most Councillors are on the same committees as before.
Cllr Adamson advised that at next year's elections the count will be done the day after the election if the changes go through parliament. It is proposed that the bill for Parish Council by-elections will be recoverable over a four year period.

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Open Forum:
No members of the public present.

Matters arising from the meeting held on 24th April 2006:Page P018
P006 20mph scheme outside Thirsk Community Primary School; the County Council to be chased regarding consulting the Town Council about this.
P007 Tarmac repairs at the entrance to Marage Road; County have agreed to do this.
P007 Blakey Bridge; Cllr Marshall said there is a problem with the amount of traffic coming through the town as a result of Blakey Bridge being closed. A letter to be sent to Gordon Gresty asking what they are going to do and when the bridge is to be re-opened as the Town Council has had no indication of any works or any intentions to re-open the bridge.
P008 Works in the Market Place; e-mail from Paul Greenaway received and reported to last meeting.
P008 Streetlight in the Market Place; nothing further on this.
P008 BNP in the Market Place; reply received from Clive Thornton advising that the BNP need to seek permission from HDC to campaign in the Market Place. This applies to all political parties and organisations. Such consent has not been sought.
P008 Cemetery Lodge; the new tenants moved in last Friday. Some works were required prior to their moving in and these have been done.
P008 Badges; the clerk has details from some Councillors of what they would like on their badges. The remainder to be asked to let us know by the end of this week.
P008 Gate from Wetlands Lane into the Cemetery; this will be put in hand.
P008 Conservation Area Group; CAG is continuing, but not supported by HDC. Cllr Marshall advised that they are meeting in either the Town Council office or Sowerby Parish Council office and are dealing with their own administration. They met last week in the Town Council office.
P009 Blue Bag collection scheme; schedule of collection dates received from HDC
P010 Paint for the Black Bridge; the invoices from Millgate Timber and Hardware have been paid.
P010 Closure of Account No 00669695; this has not yet been done.
P010 Defra, Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005; guide re this requested.
P010 Cleaner Safer Greener Initiative publications; these are now back in the office if Councillors wish to borrow them.
P011 Caravans in field next to the authorised Gypsy site; letter sent to Sowerby Parish Council.
P012 NEDL work on St James' Green; letter sent.
P012 Hambleton Community Safety Partnership; letter to be sent asking for someone from their organisation to come to a meeting.
P012 Folding screen in the Town Hall; Cllr Watson advised that she has contacted the suppliers of the screen and they are to come and look at it.

Finance:
Accounts for Payment
It was queried whether now the Cod Beck has been enmained, we should be paying rates to the IDB - to be clarified. Subject to an answer on this, it was proposed by Cllr Watson, seconded Cllr Hesmondhalgh that the following accounts be paid:

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M L Burnett - Installation of Blue Plaques on Workhouse and Foxwynd Ł28.00
C.E. and C.M. Walker - grasscutting Ł1,233.75
Staples - stationery Ł139.17
Npower - office electricity Ł258.31
HDC - rates, 1st June 2006 Ł55.00
C.A. Amy - Weekly inspections Ł182.80
Litter picking Ł200.00
Cutting down and burning trees/ shrubs and cutting grass at rear of Cemetery Lodge Ł160.00
Chris Dunning - digger hire for Carrs Field Ł59.93
M.L. Burnett - repairs to Cemetery Lodge, fence at gates in the Picnic Area, post and rails at Craigs Way, seat in Mill Gardens Ł409.86
W. Gaunt Ltd - stone for Carrs Field Ł37.60
F.D. Todd & Sons Ltd - skip for Millennium Green Ł146.88
Amberol Ltd - window box liners Ł246.76
Julie Harron - Salary, May 2006 Ł301.07
Elaine Coulson - Salary, May 2006 Ł1,046.64
Inland Revenue - Tax/NI, April 2006 Ł613.64
Elaine Coulson - reimbursement for electricity purchased for Cemetery Lodge Ł20.00
Fox's Copy Centre - photocopying etc Ł39.06
Cod Beck IDB drainage rates Ł27.50
Jeremy Cave - salary, w/c 1.05.06 and 8.05.06 Ł123.73

Paid Since last meeting
Millgate Timber - paint/brushes for Black Bridge (agreed at last meeting) Ł55.37
Petty Cash Ł47.94
J. Cave - 8.5 hrs week commencing 17.4.06. 8.5 hrs week commencing 24.4.06. Ł85.85

Income received
Precept 2006/07 (1st half) Ł38,500.00
VAT Refund (1.1.06.-31.3.06.) Ł711.63
Thirsk and Sowerby Civic Society - cont. to Blue Plaques Leaflet Ł100.00
HDC: Long Street Enhancement Scheme Ł715.84
Thirsk and Sowerby Town Hall - reimbursement for First Aid Box Ł29.98
Cllr Marshall queried the date of receipt of the precept.

Monthly balance sheet and budget report for April 2006:
Proposed Cllr Watson, seconded Cllr Hesmondhalgh that these be accepted.

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Applications for Exclusive Rights and Memorials
Proposed Cllr Adamson, seconded Cllr Watson that the following applications be approved:
Grave No. F3 19 Freda May Pennock
Grave No. C3 2 John Charles Young
Grave No. F3 9 Herbert William Sygrove

Application for an Additional Inscription
Grave No. E4 15 George Henry Banks

Correspondence
Office of Deputy Prime Minister - Local Authority Byelaws in England: A Discussion Paper - noted.
NYCC - Notice of a proposal to make a Traffic Order prohibiting U-Turns on the A19 York Road at Sowerby; the Members were not happy with this and are firm in their view that there should be a roundabout.
Thirsk Christmas Fayre - request for donation (Cllr Watson declared an interest) Cllr Marshall pointed out that any such donation must come from the Christmas Festivities budget. Proposed Cllr Adamson, seconded Cllr Morton that in view of this the Christmas Festivities Committee should look at their budget and decide whether or not to give a donation and, if so, how much and come back to the next Town Council meeting.
Thirsk Cricket Club - request for sponsorship (Cllr Marshall declared an interest). It was pointed out that we have already sponsored a cricket ball and it was felt that this letter had been sent to us in error.
Email from NYCC re a one day conference entitled 'Reclaiming the Streets' to be held in Knaresborough on 19th May; noted.
HDC re Vale Garage; the Enforcement Officer advises that the majority of the required works have now been carried out and it is therefore not intended to issue an Untidy Site Notice.
Cllr Marshall showed a plan produced by the County Council re Norby Front Street. She explained that in the course of doing the footpath work the County Council have covered the Mill Race top with concrete and then with soil. A site meeting had been held on Monday at which County Councillor Dadd, Officers of the County Council and herself were present. The County Council have agreed to remove the concrete and soil from the top of the Mill Race wall and are proposing to erect a birdmouth fence in either natural wood or painted white on the footpath side of the Mill Race to prevent their pin kerbs being a tripping hazard. The crossing points will have a gap in the fencing and a step down. The County Council advise that when the concrete is removed there should be sufficient cement to support the pin kerbs, but it will be monitored over the winter and, if necessary, small metal pins will be put in. Proposed Cllr Watson, seconded Cllr Hesmondhalgh that we agree to the fencing and that it be in natural wood; 5 in favour, 1 abstention. Cllr Marshall had already spoken to Mr. John Bell, landowner, who was in agreement with the installation of fencing and the remedial work.

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Burial Board Report:
Cllr Adamson reported that we now have a new tenant at Cemetery Lodge. Some works were required before they could move in and we have therefore spent monies on this. The Burial Board will be embarking upon a safety assessment of memorials. Cllr Marshall thanked the clerk for all the work she had done before the tenants moved in to Cemetery Lodge.

Appointment of Town Council Committee Members:
A form had been circulated to Councillors and those present indicated the Committees on which they would like to serve. The Councillors absent from the meeting to be asked to respond as quickly as possible.

To discuss the possibility of Thirsk becoming a Fair Trade Town
Cllr Marshall explained that Cllr J Roberts had asked for this to be included on the agenda. In view of the fact he was not present, it was agreed that it be deferred until the next meeting.

Reports:
Representatives
Cllr Adamson advised that, following its Ofsted inspection, Thirsk Community Primary School had received a brilliant report. Cllr Marshall read out extracts from the report. The school was identified as good with outstanding features. Proposed Cllr Morton, seconded Cllr Marshall that a letter of congratulations be sent to the headmaster.

Members
Cllr Adamson referred to the amount of traffic which comes through the town and said it is very difficult for pedestrians to cross the roads at weekends in the summer season. He felt that County need to look at the signage to ensure that traffic is not coming through the town when it should be on the bypass.
Cllr Morton mentioned that there are some loose cobbles on the White Mare roundabout.
Cllr Marshall said this was included in the list given to Eddy Hayward.

The meeting closed at 9.10pm.