In the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Penistone at 7pm

PRESENT

The Town Mayor Cllr Mrs N Collett, and Cllrs Mrs B Hinchliff, R Hinchliff, D Lofthouse, Mrs A Rusby, D Harrison, J Unsworth, P Starling, P Hand-Davis, Mrs C Bradbury and The Clerk.

ABSENT

Apologies were accepted from Cllr Mrs E Elders, RN Gregory, A Simon and J B Lucas

MINUTES

The minutes of the following meetings were confirmed

Penistone Town Council dated 15^th May 2006

Planning Committee dated 15^th May 2006

Yorkshire Day Committee dated 15^th May 2006

Paramount Management Committee Meeting dated 12^th June 2006

MATTERS ARISING

Moved by Cllr Starling, seconded by Cllr Bradbury and RESOLVED that the charges for the Yorkshire Day Concert be referred to the next Yorkshire Day Meeting.

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST

Cllr Mrs N Collett declared an interest in the item concerning co-option to the Town Council.

Cllr Mrs Bradbury declared an interest in the ‘No Horizon’ production.

REPORT OF BARNSLEY MEMBERS

Cllr Mrs Hinchliff reported that there were three candidates for the forthcoming by-election. The plans for the supermarket and Town Centre are ongoing. Wheelie bins are to be collected fortnightly with recycling bins being collected in alternate weeks, in line with other areas of the Borough. Discussions regarding the Mottram Tintwistle bypass are on going and there is to be a public enquiry. There are also likely to be major delays when the improvement programme for the widening of the M1/M62 commences

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP UPDATE

Cllr Unsworth reported that the Community Partnership have now moved premises into Town Hall House which is a great improvement particularly for access. The sports development worker is moving on and the resulting under spend is to be used for session workers during the summer. The Leader+ Local Action Group is supporting the St Johns Sensory Garden project, and the provision of an Upper Don project officer whose role will be to negotiate improvements and funding. Leader + have also agreed to support the production of ‘No Horizon’ which will be performing at the Paramount with a mix of both professional and local actors. The managed workspace project is still looking for a suitable site. The Western Rural Area Partnership includes members from Barnsley MBC, SYPTE, Dial a Ride, Bus and Train Operatives, Penistone Line Partnership and the Town Council. Cllr Unsworth has been elected Chair and Cllr Hand-Davis as Vice Chair.

DAISY CHAINS PRE-SCHOOL – REQUEST FOR SUPPORT

The Daisy Chains Pre-School at Thurlstone is applying for section 106 monies due from local housing developments, in order to convert an area at Thurlstone School for their exclusive use. Moved by Cllr Hinchliff, seconded by Cllr Unsworth and RESOLVED that a copy of the letter be sent to the Planning department with a letter of support from Penistone Town Council.

VACANCY ON PENISTONE TOWN COUNCIL – CO-OPTION APPLICATIONS

It was agreed that this item be moved to the end of the Agenda with the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mrs Hinchliff taking the Chair.

SAFETY INSPECTION OF STOTTERCLIFFE CEMETERY – FOR INFORMATION

Barnsley MBC are to carry out a safety inspection of the memorial stones at Stottercliffe Cemetery. Moved by Cllr Lofthouse, seconded by Cllr Rusby and Resolved that the Bereavement Services are asked to ensure that this is well publicised to enable families to rectify any problems before any stones are laid down. This has been handled insensitively in other areas.

TRAVEL SOUTH YORKSHIRE

The South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive is being re-branded Travel South Yorkshire. There is also a new Travel Advisor who would like to come to a future meeting to discuss options available for our community. Moved by Cllr Unsworth, Seconded by Cllr Hinchliff and agreed he be invited to a later meeting.

PARAMOUNT REPORT

Cllr Starling, Chairman reported that Quarterly meetings for the next twelve months have been arranged. There will also be some workshops for members of the management committee looking at future options for the Paramount. The website needs to be upgraded to allow in house amendments. The options are being investigated.

EXPENDITURE ITEMS

GENERAL ACCOUNT - Moved by Cllr Mrs Rusby, seconded by Cllr R Hinchliff and

RESOLVED that the expenditure items from the General Account be paid.

PARAMOUNT ACCOUNT – Moved by Cllr Starling, seconded by Cllr Mrs Hinchliff and RESOLVED that the expenditure items for the Paramount Account be paid.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

No one present

The Town Mayor stood down from the Chair and did not take part in the next item. Cllr Mrs B Hinchliff took the Chair.

CO-OPTION TO PENISTONE TOWN COUNCIL

The Council agreed that it wished to co-opt to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Cllr Punt. Two candidates had written asking to be considered. Cllr Andrew Millner, BMBC and Mr Len Collett. A vote was taken – 2 for Cllr Millner, 7 for Mr Collett. Mr Collett was therefore co-opted to the Council.