Minutes of the ordinary meeting held on Wednesday, 15th June, 2016 at 7.00 p.m.

in Dinnington Memorial Institute.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Cllrs. R. Thompson (Chairman); M. Wood (Vice-Chairman); A. Dellow;
S. Hood; T. Laidler; S. Phelps; J. Porter; B. Scott; G. Smith.
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. K. Murray-Hetherington (Parish Clerk); and 2 members of the public.
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: The Chairman welcomed everyone.

APOLOGIES: Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. A. Biggins.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Members were reminded to declare
interests at relevant items.
POLICE ISSUES: There was no-one present from Northumbria Police.
OPEN FORUM: Mr. George Bell raised questions and made comments
relating to grass cutting. He felt it was dangerous, filthy, and disgraceful. It
was agreed to write to Newcastle City Council.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the
Annual Parish Meeting; the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council; and the
ordinary meeting held on Wednesday 18th May 2016 be agreed as a true
record and signed by the Chair.
MATTERS ARISING:
Minute 190.3. It was agreed to ask Cllr. Lower (NCC) what progress had
been made relating to a fence for the football field and power to make a
new Public Spaces Protection Order (signs and enforcement).
Minute 190.4 Cllr. Lower had confirmed the city engineers were to carry out
an inspection of the Keepmoat drainage.
Minute 190.5 Cllr. Lower had confirmed a letter had been sent to the owner
of Rose Cottage about overgrown trees.
MEMBERS ITEMS OF CONCERN:
Cllr. Scott raised concerns relating to uneven footpaths. It was agreed to
contact Your Homes Newcastle and the electricity company.
Cllr. Scott believed that lorry wheels were not being washed at the Donkey
Field site.
Cllr. Scott felt that wildflower displays across North Tyneside were a good
idea and it was agreed to refer the idea to Cllr. Lower at the next meeting.
It was agreed to write to Your Homes Newcastle to confirm when the fence
at the green (Sycamore Avenue) would be erected.
Cllr. Hood raised concerns relating to grass cutting and inconsiderate
parking at the school (and on the kerb edge at Oak Avenue). It was agreed
to write to the Headteacher and Chief Constable and Crime Commissioner.
Cllr. Hood raised concerns relating to litter between Cochrane Terrace and
Elm Avenue. It was agreed to write to Your Homes Newcastle.
Cllr. Dellow highlighted the bad state of the school path, litter and dog
fouling. It was agreed to ask Cllr. Lower to arrange for the empty flower bed
to be grassed over unless summer bedding plants are installed before the
next Northumbria in Bloom judging

Action
Required

CLERK

CLLR
LOWER

CLERK

CLLR
LOWER
CLERK
CLERK

CLERK
CLERK

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Cllr. Dellow mentioned the seat outside the post office and it was pointed
out that Cllr. Phelps had agreed to raise the matter relating to repair of a
dedicated seat in the village at the Airport Consultative Committee. It was
agreed that Cllrs. Thompson and Wood would obtain three quotes to paint
public seats black or brown.
Cllr. Porter raised concerns about when speed limit road signs to north of
the village (Venture Bank) would be installed. She had been assured at the
beginning of November 2015 that they would be installed soon.
Cllr. Porter raised concerns regarding damage to fire extinguishers at the
building site. Cllr. Wood agreed to contact Keep Moat Homes.
Cllr. Phelps raised concerns about the location of two hedges on Prestwick
Road. It was felt that they are the responsibility of the owners.
Cllr. Phelps raised concerns about the Virgin Money Cyclone Challenge
and felt that groups of 10-15 cyclists riding through the village was
dangerous and should be reviewed when planning the route next year.
Cllr. Laidler highlighted a problem relating to access rights at the old school
field. It was agreed to ask whether gardening service had been stopped.
CORRESPONDENCE: A report of correspondence received during the
previous month was circulated.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS: No objections raised to planning application
2016/0782/01/DET at Land South Of Recreation Ground: Erection of 2
storey block comprising of 24 independent living facility flats, associated
car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: Cllr. Wood gave a report on progress in
applying for a further 4k funding.
UPDATES:
Donkey Field - Cllr. Wood reported that Keepmoat Homes are bringing a
water bowser with a spray nozzle onto site to suppress the dust in future.
Northumbrian Water will be reinstating football pitch after manhole was
installed on recreation field and to lay foundations for affordable homes
and show house. Persimmon Homes - Formal application still not
submitted. Bellway Development - Work had started to strip top soil for
archaeological survey. There will be a mix of 1 and 2 bedroomed homes.
Village Hall - Cllr. Porter stated that improvement work at the Memorial
Institute would start on Monday 25th July 2016.
Newsletter - Next edition would be Autumn/Winter.
Library - Cllr. Wood reported on new volunteers. It was felt that the
Queens birthday celebrations held in the Village Hall and Memorial
Institute had also helped to promote the library.
Northumbria in Bloom/Adopt a Planter - Cllr. Wood reported Summer
judging would take place on 15th July and local businesses are involved.
Allotments - There were no matters raised.
Website - Cllr Laidler confirmed that the website is up-to-date. It was
agreed that Cllr. Laidler shall review the current arrangements relating to
the website and report at the next meeting.
REPORTS: Cllr. Thompson reported that Banks Mining Liaison Committee
would be meeting on Tuesday 21st June. Cllr. Phelps gave a detailed
report on Newcastle Airport Consultative Committee including a
consultation on proposed new departure routes.
VACANCY IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR: The regulation 10
requests from electors to call an election has not been fulfilled. It was
RESOLVED: To fill the one casual vacancy by co-option. Expressions of

CLLRS
THOMPSON
AND WOOD

CLLR
LOWER

CLLR
WOOD

CLERK

CLLR
LAIDLER

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interest to be submitted in writing to the Clerk no later than 5.00 p.m.

Friday, 15th July, 2016.
FINANCIAL MATTERS:
Members approved and authorised the signing of cheques in payment of
the following invoices presented at the meeting:NALC subscription
CHQ 958
260.97
Clerk's salary
CHQ 959
224.89
Stationery/telephone/postage/mileage expenses CHQ 959
46.49
T. Laidler (Plants)
CHQ 960
17.33
Iris Cant (Plants)
CHQ 961
25.89
Mrs. Lesley Edwards (Internal Auditor)
CHQ 962
90.00
It was pointed out that the maximum sum permitted for Adopt a Planter
scheme was 25.00 per planter per year [Minute from 19th March 2014].
It was RESOLVED: To approve the annual governance statement
2015/2016 and accounting statements and authorise signature by the
Chairman.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: Cllr. Scott submitted apologies for next
meeting.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 20th July 2016 at 7.00 p.m.
CONCLUSION OF MEETING: The meeting closed at 9.12 p.m.

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