Arkendale area news
Parish Council News – The Parish Council were very pleased to welcome Coun John Watson (NYCC), Coun Anthony Alton (HBC) and Mr James Malcolm from the Highways Department (NYCC) at their meeting held on February 16. Full minutes of the meeting will be displayed on the village notice boards but the following points may be of particular interest:
Coun Anthony Alton (Harrogate Borough Council) confirmed that there would be no increase in the Council Tax demanded by Harrogate Borough Council next year and that recycling collections of garden waste are to be extended.
Coun John Watson (North Yorkshire County Council) informed members that the Council Tax set by NYCC is going up by 2.9 per cent next year – 0.4 per cent of this is because there is a legacy of 20 million in costs for repairs to the roads after the very bad winter.
He also advised that the timetable on the waste incinerator plans at Allerton Quarry is slightly delayed again, and that the final planning decisions will not be taken by NYCC until next year (2011).
Mr James Malcolm (Highways) discussed the problems caused to the road system by the winter weather. In particular potholes are a problem, but he said that there will be further funding in the next year for strengthening and improving the roads.
The matter of a new bench seat is be discussed at the Annual Parish Meeting, before a decision about it is finally made, and it was also decided that the Parish Council would like to adopt the pay phone kiosk at Arkendale
The poor condition of some road signs was noted and it was agreed that the Clerk should request that the sign opposite The Bluebell public house should be replaced, and that the ‘children crossing’ sign opposite the church gate should be moved to the other side of the road, where it would be more helpful.
The next meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday, May 18, immediately following the Annual Parish Meeting, which is a meeting that parishioners are encouraged to attend; it provides a very useful opportunity for important issues and concerns to be raised.
Church Services – This Sunday there will be a special service on Mothering Sunday, in Arkendale at the revised time of 11am. The Sunday School will be taking part in the service and families and worshippers of all ages will be most welcome. There will also be refreshments.
Date for your Diary – The annual Fun Run will be taking place from Sunnyside Farm on March 28. This is a really enjoyable occasion with fun for all the family.
Refreshments are traditionally provided by members of Arkendale Church and any help with these will be gratefully received. Please contact either Eileen Houseman on 01423 340531 or myself on the above number. Extra help on the day will also be much appreciated; please contact us if you can spare some time.
Tickets for Blackheart – If you still wish to purchase a ticket for the concert with the rising stars of the British contemporary folk group, Blackheart, on Wednesday, March 17 at 8pm in Arkendale Community Hall (doors open at 7.30pm), please contact Caroline Houseman 01423 340240.
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