After the Council Meeting in the Council Chamber

PRESENT

The Town Mayor, Cllr Mrs B Hinchliff and Cllrs R Hinchliff, Mrs A Rusby, D Harrison, J B Lucas, P Hand Davis, G Punt, J Unsworth, Mrs C A Bradbury, A Simon, P Starling, Mrs E Elders and The Clerk.

Two members of the public present.

APOLOGIES

Apologies for absence were accepted from Cllrs Collett, Gregory and Lofthouse.

MINUTES

The minutes of the following meetings were confirmed

Penistone Town Council dated 19^th September 2005

Planning Meeting dated 19^th September 2005

Yorkshire Day Meeting dated 20^th September 2005

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST

None were declared

REPORT OF BARNSLEY MEMBERS

Cllr Hinchliff reported on the visit of a representative from English Heritage with a view to listing both the Town Hall building and the Paramount Cinema. The internal arrangements are being considered by Barnsley MBC to accommodate the CIS (Community Information Service). Cllr Punt gave further details on the access provision and services. There is a bid for affordable housing in Penistone for young people. The Barnsley Transport Interchange is also underway. A large amount of parking will be lost but park and ride schemes are being looked at across the borough.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP UPDATE

Cllr Unsworth reported that the AGM had recently taken place and the new committee formed. The motion that the Partnership go for Charitable status was approved. Maureen Harrison remains as chairman. Cllr Unsworth is secretary and John Wade is treasurer.

A private sector partner has joined the project for managed workspace. The number of main meetings per annum has been reduced following the formation of a number of sub committees.

HALF YEAR ACCOUNTS TO 30^TH SEPTEMBER 2005

The clerk presented the half year accounts. Moved by Cllr Punt and seconded by Cllr Hinchliff that the half year accounts for the General Account be accepted. Moved by Cllr Hinchliff, seconded by Cllr Elders that the half year accounts for the Paramount be accepted. The Clerk and Wendy Kitchen were thanked for their work in preparing the accounts.

COMMUNITY CENTRE REPORT

Cllr Bradbury declared a personal interest. Cllr Harrison reported that the drainage problem in the car park at the community centre has now hopefully, been solved. A programme of decoration began during the summer. The lower hall has been decorated and we are working to completing the other rooms prior to Yorkshire Day in August 2006. There have been problems with the telephone line to the alarm system which has caused the alarm to be ringing day and night. After a very frustrating fortnight and numerous visits from engineers this now appears to be solved. Cllr Mrs Hinchliff asked that thanks be passed on to the caretakers for their work.

PARAMOUNT REPORT

Cllr Elders reported that the Paramount is moving back on target following the closure for the refurbishment. There is a full programme of entertainment for all ages over the forth coming months including the Halloween Night Childrens Party, Dance Festivals, musicals, concerts and the latest films from the box office. The recent Prodigies evening is a showcase for young talent and has continued to be a huge success.

EXPENDITURE ITEMS

Moved by Cllr Punt, seconded by Cllr Unsworth and agreed that the accounts be paid from the General Account.

Moved by Cllr Punt, seconded by Cllr Lucas and agreed that the accounts be paid from the Paramount account.

STAFF WORKING PARTY

Cllr Bradbury declared an interest.

The item deferred from the last meeting related to Pension provision. Cllr Unsworth questioned the advice received from the YLCA. It was moved by Cllr R Hinchliff, seconded by Cllr P Hand Davis and agreed following a majority vote that the recommendations of the Staff Working Party be approved. Cllrs Simon and Starling voted against this action. Cllr Unsworth abstained. Cllr Bradbury did not take part.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

No members of the public wished to speak