NOTICEBOARD – See also Current Affairs and Bits and Pieces
General advice on development in Conservation Areas from NYC
Parish Councillor Vacancy
Farnhill Parish Council have now filled the remaining vacancy for a Parish Councillor by co-option. Your New Councillor is Councillor William McDonald.
Public Notice From NYCC
Arbour Development Plan Consultation
Farnhill Parish Council were gifted a piece of land known as the Arbour in 1966. It was agreed by covenant with the grantor that the land be used as a recreation ground for the benefit of the Parish of Farnhill.
It is the intention of the Parish Council to carry out some work to make the area more accessible for people to enjoy. The work intended is identified in the Arbour Development Plan shown at the link below and the Parish Council would like to consult with residents of the village about the proposal and to hear their opinions.
Arbour Report and outline development plan-April 2021
If you have any comments please text to 07904 002911 by the 21st August 2021.
PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION – 28316 A629 Kildwick Bridge
Temporary Road Closure A629 Kildwick Bridge 25th Jan -19th February Night Time 6pm-6am for urgent bridge repairs. The Closure will be in place for a period of 26 nights between 25th January 2021 and 19th February 2021.
The road Closure andf any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link
Covid Press Release
Remote Meeting of Farnhill Parish Council
A remote meeting of Farnhill Parish Council will be held on the 27th August 2020 at 7.30pm. If anybody would like to attend the meeting please contact the Clerk at clerk @farnhillpc.org.uk to request an access code.
If you would like to take part during public participation please inform the Clerk with details of the business you would like to discuss.
FARNHILL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 26TH MARCH
Farnhill Parish Council will be holding a short meeting on Thursday 26th March to carry out urgent business and to consider delegating the Clerk to do anything expedient and necessary to ensure the continuous business of the Council and to deal with mandatory undertakings in order to prevent the authority from incurring liability during the period that the delegation is applicable. The Clerk will consult with the Chairman/Vice Chairman during this period.
Due to recent circumstances with the Coronavirus Pandemic and to protect the public the meeting will be closed to members of the public.
All future meetings will be cancelled till further notice.
Susan Harding-Hill
Clerk to the Council
New Seat at Milking Hill Bridge
Farnhill Parish Council have recently purchased a new seat for
Milking Hill Bridge due to the old one decaying beyond repair.
Street Lighting
The latest addition to Street Lighting at Farnhill
A heritage lantern at Hanover Street
Wheels to Work
Problems travelling to work, training or education? Wheels to Work (a not for profit charity) has a fleet of mopeds for loan. Since its launch in 2001 over a thousand local people have benefited from the scheme.
Successful candidates receive a moped, safety equipment, insurance, tax and bike servicing for a small weekly contribution. To be eligible for the scheme you must:
- Live in North Yorkshire
- Be 16 or over
- Have no suitable transport to travel to work, training or education
- Hold a provisional license
For more information and to apply online, visit www.hambletoncommunityaction.org or telephone Andy Reddick 10609 780458 Ext 209
Scarecrow Festival 2017
At the recent Scarecrow Festival £1,050 was raised for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The scarecrow ‘Donald Trump’ was the public choice and the judges’ choice was ‘Kildwick Bell Ringers’
Defibrillator Training and Awareness
The Parish Council have recently acquired funding from Airedale Chemical for a defibrillator for the village and NYCC Locality Budget has provided funding to cover the cost of fitting the defibrillator.
It has now been fitted on the exterior wall at the Institute and will shortly be registered with the Ambulance Service.
A training and awareness session is being held on Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 7.30pm At Kildwick/Farnhill Institute.
David Jones the Community Defibrillation Officer will be attending to explain how to gain access to the defibrillator and give a short training session on how the defibrillator works. All residents of the village are welcome to attend.
Trees
One of the requirements of the insurance taken out by the Parish Council is to have a report on trees on land owned by the Council carried out by a qualified tree specialist every three years. Following this report, an application is made to Craven District Council for any necessary work as the trees are in a Conservation Area. Click here for a schedule of the proposed work and here for a site plan. Click here for the Planning Application made to Craven District Council.
Recycling survey
Craven District Council are proposing to have a single collection for recyclable items such as paper, plastic, glass, cans, etc. This takes away the need to separate the items and they will be collected fortnightly. Craven are seeking your views. Click here to complete a short survey. Consultation closes on 21st December.
Bench “For Janet”
A new bench, simply engraved “For Janet”, has been erected on Farnhill Moor. The bench replaces one destroyed by vandals. Many thanks to all involved in the erection of the bench.
Kildwick and Farnhill Calendar
The calendar created by Kildwick and Farnhill Institute for 2017 is now on sale. The calendar shows 12 different views of Kildwick and Farnhill through all four seasons, together with plenty of space to enter your appointments, etc. Click here for details of costs, availabilty, etc.
Lower Arbour Seat
The Parish Council has recently installed a seat on the Lower Arbour. We would like to thank Mr Bunnett, a former Farnhill resident who left in 1951 but returned often, for sponsoring the seat. Click here for a view from the seat.
Crosshills Library
NYCC plan handing over Crosshills Library to the community in April 2017. Residents are invited to complete a survey to help refine plans and help gain funding. Click here for the survey.
Feasibility study
A feasibility study has been drawn up on the installation of new steps between the realigned path (See new “User Friendly” path below) and the amenity area. Click here for the explanation and plans. YOUR VIEWS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Please contact the Parish Clerk with your opinions.