Staveley & Copgrove Parish Council
Local Government in North Yorkshire
The PC has a small sub committee tasked with reviewing the Neighbourhood plan for Staveley and Copgrove.
The group needs more volunteers to support with this important task, could you help?
If you may be able to help or would like to know more please contact Liz by e-mail: clerk@staveleyandcopgrovepc.org.uk or by telephone: 07928616560.
Thank you.
‘Talk of the Town’ with Harrogate Town Community Foundation
Tuesdays 10am – 11.30am, Knaresborough Community Centre
Fridays 1.30pm – 3pm , St Marks Church, Harrogate
A new fortnightly social group for the over 50’s, aimed at reducing isolation and loneliness, where you can socialise, reminisce and engage in fun activities in a safe and comfortable environment.
For more details please contact Steve Pattison stevepattison@harrogatetownafc.com
Waste Not Wednesday at Ripon Community House
Back to original time of 12.00pm – 2.00pm every Wednesday.
Everyone is welcome to collect donated surplus food, including fresh fruit and veg, tinned goods, baby food, baked goods and delicious homemade meals. Maximum 8 items per household. £3 per basket.
NYCC is working with Police to try to reduce knife crime. This is an example of what they are doing locally.
Be safe Feel safe: Online guidance launched to help you stay safe from fire this winter
Commissioner Zoë and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have launched an online resource offering guidance to prevent fire related incidents this winter – especially for when heating your home.
With fuel prices rising, many people may turn to alternative ways to heat their home, cook their food or manage other electrical appliances, and so this guidance provides advice on how best to avoid risks and stay safe. This includes:
· Heating your home using devices such as portable heaters, solid fuel heating, outdoor heating and electric blankets.
· Cooking – specifically using disposable or portable equipment.
· Safe use of electrical appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers.
· Appropriately using candles
· Fire detection and smoke alarms in your owned homes or rented accommodation.
· Signposting to support services that can help with managing energy bills, staying warm this winter and identifying fire risks in the home.
The guidance is available in full on the Commissioner’s website and in a downloadable booklet:www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/besafefeelsafe
Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe has released a series of short videos to highlight the wide range of services available in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls, as part of her 16 days of action.
The 16 days of action is part of a global campaign to end gender-based violence and abuse. Celebrated between the UN Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women (25th November) and the UN International Day of Human Rights (10th December) the campaign seeks to call everyone to action to tackle the prevailing pandemic of violence and abuse against women and girls.
Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe said:
“As your Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and York it’s one of my roles to commission services that make a difference to the lives of people across where we live and work.
“This is all about making the most of the money we receive. Your money, which comes from the precept – you pay on your council tax, and from the money the government grant to this area.
“The services we have in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls, at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, have a huge impact and inspire women and girls to gain confidence and begin a positive journey to cope and recover.
“My overall investment in a variety of Support Services is over 5 million pounds per year and I’m really proud of the work our police and fire Services, community partners, and my office, are doing to tackle violence against women and girls.
“Please visit my website to find out more about our Innovative and ambitious program of work to address all forms of violence against women and girls.”
The six services featured in the videos released this week are:
· Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service
· Sexual Assault Referral Centre
· Survive
· Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Service
· Women’s Centre
· Crossroads Diversion Scheme
Everyone should feel they are safe wherever they are and whatever they are doing. But, if you’ve been affected by crime and need support you can always contact our Supporting Victims team at any time.
Help and support is available whether or not you have reported to the police.
Supporting Victims
Call:01609 643 100
Visit: https://www.supportingvictims.org/
Strategy to address violence against women and girls
To find out more about Zoë’s overarching strategy to address violence against women and girls across North Yorkshire and York visit: https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/womenandgirls/
Commissioned Services
To find out more about the services commissioned by Commissioner Zoë and her team visit:https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/for-you/services/commissioned-services/
Links to videos:
· Commissioner Zoë talks about the services in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls – https://youtu.be/vBLz3zrwxSI
· Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service – https://youtu.be/yr2rYvPRZsk
· Sexual Assault Referral Centre – https://youtu.be/jm3mAcRMroI
· Survive – https://youtu.be/GcRjLYd0lro
· Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Service – https://youtu.be/VpLSprcvrEk
· Women’s Centre – https://youtu.be/DbmbH7whBPE
· Crossroads Diversion Scheme – https://youtu.be/P0r_TOYD-h8
· Charlotte’s story – https://youtu.be/pX3prfw-z4k
You are not alone
Financial and wellbeing support in the Harrogate district
Please find enclosed the Christmas community food leaflet detailing where people can get food support over the Xmas period. I have also attached this in JPEG for your social media.
Also enclosed is a copy of the You are Not Alone leaflet, this gives loads of cost of living advice.
Public given chance to help shape future of devolution
A major consultation is being launched from Friday, October 21 to give residents, community groups and businesses as well as academic institutions, charities and voluntary organisations the chance to share their views on a much-anticipated proposed devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire.
The draft deal offers devolved powers and millions of pounds in funding to provide better roads and public transport, improve education and job opportunities, boost economic growth and places York and North Yorkshire at the forefront of the green energy sector to tackle climate change.
Residents are also set to be given the chance to elect a mayor to champion the region at a national level and to help to ensure the Government delivers on commitments to level up opportunities in York and North Yorkshire.
The planned 30-year deal has the potential to bring wide-ranging benefits for future generations to tackle regional inequalities by not only reducing the North-South divide nationally, but also helping to resolve economic differences between urban and rural areas.
North Yorkshire County Council’s leader, Cllr Carl Les, said:
“We really need the public to come forward and give us their views on what is important to them and how devolution can benefit communities and businesses across York and North Yorkshire.
“The chance to secure these decision-making powers and millions of pounds in funding from the Government is set to prove a life-changing opportunity for more than 800,000 people who live and work in York and North Yorkshire.
“Devolution will give local leaders the chance to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing people in York and North Yorkshire – whether that be providing more affordable housing, improving skills and education for better job opportunities, boosting transport infrastructure or tackling the climate crisis.
“This is about creating a brighter and more prosperous future for us all, and I would urge the vitally important business sector in North Yorkshire to come forward in particular, as business owners and entrepreneurs will be key in shaping the economy with the benefits of devolution.”
Devolution is a key policy of the Government, handing over decision-making powers to local political leaders and providing millions of pounds in funding to shape hugely important policies and projects on a regional level.
The mayor, who would be elected in May 2024 if the proposed deal comes to fruition, would lead a new powerful combined authority that would oversee key strategic projects ranging from major transport improvements to providing more affordable housing and boosting skills and education for York and North Yorkshire.
Politicians and senior officers from City of York Council as well as North Yorkshire County Council and district and borough authorities undertook detailed negotiations with the Government to draw up the proposed devolution deal, which was unveiled on the annual Yorkshire Day celebrations on August 1
A mayoral combined authority would mirror similar arrangements that are already in place in areas including the Tees Valley and West Yorkshire.
Key areas of focus for the new mayoral combined authority would include unlocking additional investment for the region and supporting businesses as well as growing the economy and improving employment opportunities.
The combined authority would also oversee projects to build better digital and transport connections, along with providing more affordable housing and supporting action to reduce harmful carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change.
Councils representing the City of York and North Yorkshire will remain, working to deliver vital services to residents.
A submission to pursue a devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire was submitted to the Government in 2020, and formal negotiations began at the start of this year.
To find out more about the proposed devolution deal and to take part in the consultation, which runs until Friday, December 16, visit www.ynydevolution.com online.
Ripon Salvation Army – Warm Space
Tuesdays 9.30am – 3pm.
Lead Lane, Ripon HG4 2NE
Company, chat, games, cuppa, light lunch.
Call Steph 01765 692657.
Good news!!
The mobile Post Office Service has been reinstated. The new timetable is below.
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
