Staveley & Copgrove Parish Council
Local Government in North Yorkshire
COVID-19 vaccinations required for people volunteering in care homes
From 11 November 2021, anyone working or volunteering in a care home will need to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19), unless exempt.
Click here to learn more about requirements and exceptions and here for easy read format.
Free help with computers, phones and tablets at Ripon library
Free appointments available on Saturdays from 10am – 12 noon
Friendly volunteers are ready to help.
Book by calling the library 01609 536623 or email ripon.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Migration Yorkshire has put together a list of ways in which people, businesses and organisations can provide support.North Yorkshire County Council has given an update on the Afghan families offered safety in this county.
Locally The Harrogate District of Sanctuary Group and Ripon City of Sanctuaryare both active on Facebook and twitter and share latest updates and informative articles.
On 18 September Ripon City of Sanctuary’s sponsored walk starts at 10am at Ripon Cathedral for either a 5-mile or 10-mile walk of the Sanctuary Way finishing at the Cathedral for refreshments.
The walk is raising funds for the Community Sponsorship Project, to bring a new refugee family to Ripon.
For sponsorship forms and information contact riponcofs.communitysponsorship@gmail.com
14.09.2021
THE TIMES REPORTS THAT THE GOVERNMENT IS REPORTEDLY BACKTRACKING ON ITS COMMITMENT TO OVERHAUL PLANNING LAWS IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITH A TARGET OF BUILDING 300,000 HOMES A YEAR IN ENGLAND, FOLLOWING CRITICISM FROM SOUTHERN VOTERS AND MPS, WHO SAID THE CHANGES WOULD LEAD TO THE “SUBURBANISATION” OF GREEN AREAS WITHOUT DELIVERING MUCH-NEEDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Ministers are expected to abandon their intention to make housebuilding targets mandatory and the proposed zonal system is also likely to be dropped.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: “We will not comment on speculation. Our response to the consultation will be released in due course.”
Full article:
The Times – Ministers drop shake-up of planning laws
| Coronavirus: Latest guidance England has now moved to Step 4 of the government’s roadmap. While cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious. This is why government are keeping in place key measures: Testing when you have symptoms Isolate when positive or when contacted by NHS Test and Trace Wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport Minimise the number, proximity and duration of social contacts 16 and 17 year olds in England have also now been offered a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to give them the vital protection provided by the vaccine before returning to school. If you have not yet booked your first or second Covid-19 vaccine, you should do so as soon as possible. In the meantime, please continue to follow guidance and stay safe. |
 Market Place Europe has submitted an expression of interest to host a Christmas market in Harrogate town centre from 3 to 12 December. Market Place Europe have vast experience of operating successful markets across the UK and will bring traders from countries such as Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Italy, as well as a number of local traders. Harrogate Borough Council will now work with the organisers, and all local partners, to ensure the event is delivered safely and encourages visitors to the town this festive season. A new date to add to your diary!! |
 North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Philip Allott is asking you to share your views on how to keep communities safe. It’s part of a three-month consultation on the priorities for policing, fire and rescue and victims’ services across North Yorkshire and York. New commissioners are required by law to set out their plans for the length of their term and Philip wants to hear from as many people before Sunday 7 November as he develops his police and crime plan, and fire and rescue plan for 2021-2024. You can share your views on the Tell Philip website. |
‘Harrogate Borough Council is a fantastic place to work.’
‘As well as amazing colleagues, (…they) offer competitive salaries, flexi-time and a range of other benefits.‘
The following vacancies are now being advertised by Harrogate Borough Council (HBC):
Also there are vacancies for a number of lifeguards.
If you’ve got the experience or fancy trying something new HBC would love to hear from you.
Visit our jobs page to find out more about working for HBC and all the latest opportunities.
The government is providing help for people experiencing slow broadband speeds in rural areas. As part of the UK Gigabit Broadband Voucher scheme, grants of up to £1,500 for households and up to £3,500 for businesses, are available for some of the hardest to reach rural areas to support the cost of installing a new gigabit-capable connection. To qualify, you must be in a rural area, have available broadband speeds of less than 100Mbps and be part of a group project (two or more premises). You can check whether you are eligible by visiting the gigabit voucher website. |
Do you live or work in Ripon and are interested in how Ripon city centre can be developed for the benefit of local people and visitors? If so, Harrogate Borough Council (HBC) want to hear from you!
HBC have teamed-up with Bauman Lyons Architects to help shape the Ripon Renewal masterplan.
A key element of the masterplan is working collaboratively with the community, especially young people, to ensure it identifies key projects which meet the needs of the existing and future communities of the city.
If you can attend a handful of two-hour workshops between now and the end of the year, you are invited to join a citizen panel by following this link: join our citizens’ panel.
To express an interest, visit the website and complete an online form by Monday 23 August.
The panel will be selected from the expression of interest received, ensuring members are as representative as possible of the demographic of Ripon.
Why not add your voice to this panel if you work in Ripon?
Description: Speed travelling and “Slow Down” flashing sign, fixed to street lighting pole. Moveable between locations.
Location: 1. Opposite Church, Main Street, Staveley. 2. Next to bus stop, Minskip Road, Staveley.
Acquisition: 2023
Estimated Value: £4,000
Description: Four sided seat with central planter.
Location: Recreation Field, Arkendale Road, Staveley.
Acquisition: 2021
Estimated Value: £1,000
Description: 2 signs indicating entry to Copgrove, 1 on Wath Lane and 1 on Apron Lane.
Estimated Value: £710
Acquisition: Purchased in November 2020 and installed in February 2021.
Locations:
Wath Lane – Grid Reference:
Apron Lane – Grid Reference:
Description: Enclosed field of public open space with a fenced children’s play area and small football pitch.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE
Rented From: Staveley Relief in Need Charity
Rental Fee: £70 per annum
Description: 2 allotment plots leased annually to local residents.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE
Rented From: Harrogate Borough Council
Rental Fee: £40 per annum per site
Lease Agreement
Description: A row of posts and chains along the edge of the village green west and the unmade road in front of the Royal Oak pub, acting as a barrier to prevent car parking on the green.
Location: Village Green West, Main Street, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition
Date: Not known
Cost: £665
Current Use: Boundary fence
Description: 3 village notice boards at various locations around the two villages.
Total Estimated Value: £1,425
Notice Boards 1 and 2
Location: Village Green East, Main Street, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Estimated Value: £950
Acquisition: 1997 and 2005/6
Key Holder(s): Bill Kirkpatrick, Neil Horton
Notice Board 3
Location: Start of St. Mongah’s Lane, Copgrove.
Grid Reference: SE 345 632
Estimated Value: £475
Acquisition: 2002
Key Holder(s): Peter Edwards
Description: Safety barrier alongside the pull-in in front of the primary school. The Parish Council financed the barrier following the withdrawal of funds by North Yorkshire County Council.
Location: In front of primary school, Minskip Road, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 366 628
Acquisition
Date: November 2011
Cost: £550
Current Use: Public safety barrier
Description: Childrens Playground, located on the recreation field comprising the following equipment items:
Wicksteed Whirly Bird
Record Cradle Swings
Record Flat Seat Swings
Hags Multi Pondo
Play and Leisure Multi Unit
Play and Leisure Fish Spring Mobile
Ledon Car Spring Mobile
Bench
Fencing and Gates
The playground is inspected annually by RoSPA and four times per year by a local specialist contractor. It is also visually inspected weekly by a team of local volunteers and stands on land rented annually from the Staveley Relief in Need Charity.
More information about the development of the childrens play area is available here. Maintenance of the playground is one of the Parish Council’s ongoing projects. Progress on the project can be seen by selecting the Children’s Play Area project page.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 366 625
Acquisition: Adopted .
Estimated Value: £12,000
Description: Coated steel frame, clear screen shelter with 4 seats
Location: On village green east, Main Street, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition: January 2012. Purchased by the Parish Council, thanks to a donation from Abacus, a local employer based at Jubilee Court, Copgrove.
Estimated Value: £1,900
Maintenance: North Yorkshire Councy Council are responsible for looking after bus stops and shelters across the county.
Further Information: See Extras – Public Transport and Extras – External Links for bus timetables.
Description: Ex BT telephone box, now home to the village public defibrillator unit. The phobe box is a K6, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1936 and introduced to celebrate the King George V Silver Jubilee. It was probably installed under the ‘Jubilee Concession’, which meant kiosks were installed in every town and village with a Post Office. The K6 was 80 years old in 2016.
Location: Opposite the village green east, Main Street, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition: Phone box purchased from BT in May 2016 for a nominal sum of £1. The defibrillator was purchased from Wel Medical Ltd. and installed in June 2016.
Cost: £1,800
Current Valuation: Defibrillator £1,800. Replacement cost of K6 approx £2,500 plus delivery and installation.
Further Information:The defibrillator is checked weekly by the local Community First Responders coordinator. See Community First Responders for more details on how to use the unit.
Description: 5 wooden benches at various locations around the two villages.
Estimated Value: £1,900 for benches 1 – 4
Bench No. 1
Location: Wath Lane, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 359 625
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 2
Location: Village Green West, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 3
Location: Village Green West, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 4
Location: Main Street, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 365 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No.5
This seat was removed in 2020.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 368 624
Bench No.6
Location: Open space on St. Mongah’s Lane, Copgrove.
Grid Reference: SE 345 633
Estimated Value: £475
Acquisition: 2002
Description: Wooden bench set within a stone surround.
Location: Junction of Main Street, Minskip Road and Arkendale Road, Staveley.
Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition:
Estimated Value: £2,375
From the Archive: The seat when new in 1990
Description: An animal pound where stray livestock were impounded. Animals were kept in a dedicated enclosure, until claimed by their owners, or sold to cover the costs of impounding. The term pinfold is saxon in origin and common in the north of England. A village pound was a feature of most English medieval villages.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley.
Size: approx 250 sq mt including the adjacent land.
Grid Reference: SE 367 626
Acquisition: Erected in 1832 by public subscription and restored in 1986.
Date: Not known
Cost: £20,470
Current Valuation: £20,470
Current Use: Public amenity
Further Information: In 2012, thanks to an initiative by Staveley resident Ken Barker, a rose garden was planted in land next to the Pinfold to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. In 2019 a new gate to the Pinfold was installed by D.Hargreaves (Blacksmith) of The Forge, Coneythorpe.
Description: Former allotment site, purchased from the estate of F.L. Knowlson. A copy of the deed of conveyance is available here.
Location: Junction of Main Street, Minskip Road and Arkendale Road, Staveley.
Size:
Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition
Date: 2nd September 1986
Cost: £750
Current Valuation: £750
Current Use: Public open space
From the Archive: Oak Tree Planting
Description: Triangle of land registered to the Parish Council under Section 3 of the Commons Registration Act 1965 when no evidence of ownership was offered to the Commissioner at a hearing in Harrogate on 31st October 1973. A copy of the decision notice is available here.
Location: In front of the Royal Oak pub Main Street, Staveley
Size:
Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition
Date: 9th November 1973
Cost: £0
Current Valuation:
Current Use: Public open space
