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Mallerstang Parish Meeting
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The Next Parish Meeting will be on Thursday 7th June 2012 The Agenda for this meeting and Minutes of March AGM will be distributed to Residents and also posted here (Click here for Agenda)
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Most Recent Parish Meeting (Thursday 22nd March 2012)Brief Report: Remembrance of Deceased Residents - A minute's silence was held to commemorate all past residents of Mallerstang and, in particular Giles Thompson (formerly of Hanging Lunds) who died since our last March Meeting Oil Scheme - Annie Gregory, Vice-Chair, reported on the successful operation of COBS (Mallerstang Cooperative Oil Buying Scheme). If other Mallerstang residents wish to join, further details from: annie.gregory@btinternet.com Queen's Diamond Jubilee -a preliminary report was given of plans for our celebration next June. (See also below) Elections for the Officers and other officials for 2012-13 See: Parish Officers Presentation to John Hamilton, who stood down after serving as Chair since 2011 (The full Minutes will available later)
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Queen's Diamond JubileeALL RESIDENTS* ARE INVITED TO JOIN IN MALLERSTANG’S CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE Bonfire on Monday Evening, 4th June (An informal gathering at Shoregill – bring your own drinks) Distribution of Jubilee Mugs to Children of the Dale *Family & Friends of residents will of course be very welcome; but we will request a donation in advance towards costs, and we will also need to know numbers expected, as soon as possible.
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BroadbandAs residents will be all too aware, broadband provision in the dale is patchy, unreliable, and more like "non-so-narrow" than "broad". Our Mallerstang representatives to relevant Broadband bodies( Ian Murray and Dave White) reported on some ideas and possibilities that have been discussed at local meetings on Rural Broadband Provision at the November 2011 Parish Meeting. You can contact Ian on pianmurray@googlemail.com or Dave on dave.mallerstang@virgin.net .
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Some Events in Mallerstang in Previous Years ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Archaeological Walk around Watter Yat, Sunday, July 25th 2010 Annie Hamilton-Gibney led a hardy group of 30 people (plus 5 dogs) up hill and down dale, around Watter Yat - and through at least 5000 years of the history of Mallerstang. This was a fund-raising event for Upper Eden First Responders.... See below.
Thanks to the generosity of the participants, £95 was collected towards the cost of providing a defibrillator for use by the Upper Eden First Responders Update (including a later donation) - total: £115
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An Extraordinary Meeting was held on Thursday 11th February 2010 To discuss the proposed extension of the National Park to include Mallerstang. After vigorous discussion, a range of opinions, of those attending the meeting, was gathered on various aspects of the proposal to extend the National Park - including its name, at present the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which would not recognise or respect the strong sense of identity of areas like Mallerstang (and the other proposed new areas which are in Cumbria or Lancashire). Opinions were divided on most of these matters, including the general principle: "Do you agree with the proposal to include Mallerstang in the National Park?" Of the 40 people present at the meeting, those entitled to vote agreed to differ. The result was: For 17 ~ Against 17 ~ Unsure 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Click here for link to Minutes of 2010 Meetings
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WINDFARM PROPOSAL A planning survey/investigation has been carried out for the building of a windfarm on the north-western flanks of Wild Boar Fell. The proposal is for building 14 turbines on land that is within Ravenstonedale parish but close to the border with Mallerstang. The turbines would be prominently obtrusive as viewed from Mallerstang, from Tommy Road and from Ravenstonedale. It is said that no further action is being taken (at present). For maps and further information click this link: Windfarm
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RAILWAY MASTS in MALLERSTANG
You may have seen reports in the summer of 2008 in various local and national papers about these visually intrusive masts and their accompanying ground equipment. You may also have had the misfortune to see the one at Aisgill (see photo below) - where Network Rail seems to have had no regard for its impact on the beautiful surroundings, the location of many iconic photographs.
Unfortunately our Local Authority, Eden District Council, was not as vigilant as the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which has been negotiating with Network Rail since 2002 in order to modify the design of the communications masts and the associated base units that will be constructed on the section of the Settle-Carlisle line that passes through the National Park. They are seeking to ensure that the masts are sighted sensitively, and that modifications are carried out to ensure that they blend into the surroundings as far as possible. But while these discussions were still in progress for the National Park area, Network Rail seemed to have rushed to build two masts in Mallerstang. The first of these is less than a mile beyond the present Yorkshire Dales National Park boundary - although if the proposed extension goes ahead, the whole of our dale will be included within the National Park in the fairly near future.
Neither Eden District Council nor Network Rail thought it necessary to inform - let alone to consult - local residents before this work commenced. We had no idea that these intrusive structures were going to be built until the first was completed at Aisgill in June 2008. Its impact on the scenery can be judged from the photograph. Note also the very conspicuous white base unit beside the mast - the size of a small barn.
Network Rail were intending to move on and start work in August 2008 on a second mast just above Shoregill. Their contractors did not, however, check whether the track to Ings End was a public right of way and that the house was derelict (as they claimed to think). In fact the house is certainly not derelict! The access track which they had intended to use is on private property - and the land owner of both refused them permission to move their equipment over this track. This gave a breathing space and an opportunity to engage in discussions before any further work was started. Since than the position and appearance of the second mast, and possible modifications of the mast and base unit at Aisgill, have been the subject of much correspondence and several meetings. We thank our Member of Parliament, the Rt Hon David Maclean MP, for his interest and assistance. We also thank Network Rail for attending several meetings with representatives of the Parish Meeting, to discuss these masts and other railway matters that impinge upon our dale.
We have stressed throughout that we fully recognise the need for upgrading of the railway communications system. (We had direct experience of this need when there was a fatal accident on this stretch of the line near Aisgill in January 1995). We ask no more than that our dale should be treated in the same way as the neighbouring areas which happen to be within the present boundary of the National Park - countryside on that side of the boundary is no more beautiful, and has no greater need for protection, than Mallerstang.
At the time of writing (September 2011) - two years later - discussions between Mallerstang Parish Meeting and Network Rail are still on-going, and we are still hoping for a satisfactory outcome.
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MALLERSTANG CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES The Annual Report was given at the Parish Meeting June 2011, and the accounts for the year 2010-11 were approved. The text of a press release is given on the Mallerstang Charities Page This gives an update on the purposes of the historic Mallerstang Charities in present-day conditions.
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UPPER EDEN COMMUNITY PLAN The need for funding to keep things moving was discussed at the June Parish Meeting. It was agreed, in principle, that we would match the contributions being made by other parishes in the area.
The Community Plan Website is at www.uecp.org.uk The original document can be downloaded as a pdf file from the Kirkby Stephen website. Click on: www.kirkby-stephen.com/upper-eden-community-plan.html
Our Mallerstang Representative is Ian Murray (Old Vicarage, Castle Cottages)
The UECP Project Officer is Libby Bateman : projectofficer@uecp.org.uk |
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About Mallerstang Parish Meeting For postal purposes we are part of Kirkby Stephen, but we do not come within the area administered by Kirkby Stephen Town Council. Our Local Authority is Eden District Council, within Cumbria County Council. "Parish Meetings" are the lowest tier of local government in communities which, like Mallerstang, have a separate identity but are too small to have a Town or Parish Council - we have an electorate of about 87. (Parish Meetings are not connected with the church, which has its own system of Parochial Councils). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eden District Council gives the following brief general information about Parish Meetings and Councils: Parish Councils and Parish Meetings
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our Parish Meetings are held three times a year: in Spring, Summer and Autumn. All residents of the (civil) parish are eligible to attend, and can bring up any matters of local concern or interest for discussion Our powers are limited but we can - and do - make a difference. The Parish Officers are elected annually at the Spring meeting, (the Annual General Meeting). This is usually held in the last week of March (the Thursday as close as possible to the 25th). At the November Meeting the annual budget and the Precept (the amount added to Council Tax specifically for Mallerstang purposes) are decided. The Consolidated Charities Committee* and other Charities reports are given at the June Meeting - and the Parish Accounts are also presented for approval at this meeting. * Mallerstang Consolidated Charities is a separate body. Its members are elected by the Parish Meeting for a fixed term (or co-opted by the Committee), and the Chairman of the Charities Committee reports in general terms to the Parish Meeting from time to time. But the Charities Committee is not directly answerable to the Parish Meeting, and its deliberations are confidential - particularly where individual awards are concerned. We also have shared representation with Nateby, on the Kirkby Stephen Charities committee. (Our current representative is Cllr Mrs Glenys Lumley, of Nateby Parish Meeting.) CONSTITUTION PAGE Click here for the Financial Regulations & Constitution for Mallerstang Parish Meeting Dates of meetings An Agenda, and the Minutes of the previous Meeting, are sent to every household before each Meeting. Please let the Parish Clerk know if you do not receive your copy, or if the name or address are incorrect.
Information
available from Mallerstang Parish Meeting under the model publication scheme
Contact: The Parish Clerk JR SCHEDULE OF
CHARGES: No charges are made If you would like any further information, or have an item that you would like to be added to the next Agenda, please contact the Chairman or Parish Clerk - addresses are given below. |
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Parish Meeting: Officers for 2011-2012 |
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Parish Chair |
Parish Clerk
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4JT |
Vice-Chair Ms Annie Gregory Friths
Barn,
Shoregill, Mallerstang Kirkby
Stephen Phone: 017683 72161 |
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Parish Meeting: Other Elected Officials |
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Mallerstang Charities Mr Gordon Hutton (Chairman) Shoregill House, Mallerstang Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4JU
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Red Squirrel Officer
Mrs Margaret White redsquirrels.mallerstang@virgin.net
Internal Auditor Mr James Kidd
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Village Green Committee Mr Rob Bradley Mr Gordon Hutton (Chair) Mr Mike Langley Mr Paul Watson Mrs Margaret White (Secretary) |
Dates of Forthcoming MeetingsThe next meeting will be the on Thursday, 7th June 2012 All meetings start at 7.30 p.m. at the Black Bull Inn, Nateby ALL Mallerstang residents are very welcome at all meetings - please try to come along. |
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Squirrel Protection Group For further details, See Red Squirrel Page Or contact Mrs Margaret White (Old Chapel, Outhgill) on 017683 72228 email: redsquirrels.mallerstang@virgin.net
SQUIRREL WATCH Please keep a watch for the intrusion of any grey squirrels into the dale. Simon Etheridge has volunteered to dispatch greys, now that Stuart has moved. If you see a grey intruder, please try to contact Simon
(Friths Barn, Shoregill) on 017683 72161 If you have a legal gun, are willing to have your phone number circulated and to be on call, please contact Margaret White. A
record of this historic occasion can be seen by clicking on the link: Boundary Walk '06 Mallerstang
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Copies are available from John Hamilton: thrang.mallerstang@live.co.uk
A list of attendances at meetings 2009-2011 can be seen at this link: Attendance Also see the Parish Meeting Notice Board on the Village Green in Outhgil |
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Our Cumbria County Council Representative |
Our Eden District Council Representatives |
Other Contacts |
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(Liberal Democrat) Ubarrow Hall
Email: peter.thornton@cumbriacc.gov.uk County Councillor for the Towns & Parishes of: Brough, Brough Sowerby, Crosby Garrett, Hartley, Helbeck, Kaber, Kirkby Stephen, Mallerstang, Musgrave, Nateby, Orton, Ravenstonedale, Soulby, Stainmore, Tebay, Waitby, Wharton, Winton |
Councillor Trevor Ladhams (Independent) 10, Fletcher
Hill Park, Faraday Road (Independent) 1 Tinker Hill Councillors for the Parishes of: Hartley, Kaber, Kirkby Stephen, Mallerstang, Nateby, Wharton and Winton |
Our Community Constable:
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Other Local Links
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Mallerstang Dale Website (Pictures & information about our dale) Kirkby Stephen's official web site Kirkby Stephen web site: "Kirkby Stephen on-line" Upper Eden Community Plan Website Cumbria County Council website Cumbria Association of Local Councils ("CALC") What's going on in Ravenstonedale, our neighbouring dale? And in Sedbergh? ("Sedbergh & District Lookaround", Community Newsletter) And over the border in the Yorkshire Dales? (including the excellent Dales Museum in Hawes) Public Transport in Cumbria - links, timetables, etc. (www.traveline-cumbria.co.uk)) Check the local
Weather - from the Met Office Village Greens - A general information website
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Any comments, and suggestions for
extra pages or other local links, are very welcome.
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