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Meeting of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 14th February, 2012, to commence 7:30pm.

2012-02-08T16:36:07Z

AGENDA

1 Apologies for absence
a) To accept apologies for absence

2 Confirmation of minutes
a) To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10th January, 2011. (For information only-copy attached)
b) To confirm the minutes of the Public meeting held on 12th January 2012 (For information only-copy attached)
c) To confirm the minutes of the meeting with Kirklevington Council held on 16th January 2012 (For information only-copy attached)
d) To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Finance Committee held on 17th January 2012 (For information only-copy attached)
e) To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Recreation Committee held on 17th January 2012 (For information only-copy attached)
f) To confirm the minutes of the Yarm Town Council Emergency meeting held on 24th January 2012 (For information only-copy attached)

3 Code of conduct-declaration of interests
a) To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed.

4 Matters arising
a) To deal with any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meetings held on 10th January, 2011

5 Confirmation of Weigh and Tolls Committee minutes
a) To accept the minutes of the Weigh and Tolls Committee meeting held on the 10th January, 2011 (For information only-copy attached)

6. Finance
a) To authorise payment of the accounts set out on the attached sheets.
b) To appoint Taylor Rowland's as the internal auditor for the 2012 audits.
c) To note under Standing Order 5-A VI to add an item at the end of the meeting under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, Press and Public are excluded from this item due to the contents confidential nature.

7. Correspondence
a) To note the correspondence list for period ending 6th February 2012 . (attached)

8. Public Session

9 Committees

Policy & Resources
a) To receive a community update from the local police. (circulated via e-mail)
b) To note the web statistic, January 2012 (circulated via e-mail)
c) To receive information regarding web broadcasting and recordings of meetings from CP Computing.
d) To agree to pass a resolution of the Council to make Peter Monck the chairman of the Complaints Committee allowing Cllr Ben Houchen to be relieved of this duty.
e) To agree to the job description and advertisement for a gardener/handy man (copies attached)
f) To agree to the job description and advertisement for an assistant Clerk (copies attached)
g) To note L01-12 Guidance on using Royal Names and Titles In The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Year (Circulated via e-mail)
h) To note E02-12 PAYE arrangements for Clerks and RFO's (Circulated via e-mail)
i) To note PR01-12 Community Right to Challenge Guidance (Circulated via e-mail)
j) To note PC02-12 Allocation of Accommodation (Circulated via e-mail)
k) To note LTN8 - Elections (Circulated via e-mail)
l) To note L01-12 Guidance on information held on private e-mail accounts (Circulated via e-mail)

Planning
a) To note and consider a report on Planning based on information from the Principle Authority.

Cemetery
a) To receive and discuss a report on the Cemetery.

Recreation
a) To receive an update from the Recreation Committee.

Allotments
a) To receive an update on the allotments.
b) To discuss the Yarm Medical Centre/Allotment boundary fence

Highways and Transport/Environment
a) To receive an update from the Highways and transport/environment committee.
b) To discuss Manorial Rights on Yarm High Street

10 Gazette Website
a) To agree content for Gazette and Town Council website.

11. To receive items for information and consideration for the next agenda

12 To confirm the date of next Meeting of the Town Council as Tuesday
13th March 2012 at 7.30 p.m.

Meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall, to commence at 7:00pm on the 14th February, 2012.

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AGENDA

1. Apologies for absence
a) To accept apologies for absence

2. Confirmation of minutes
a) To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee held on 10th January, 2012 (For information only-copy attached).

3. Code of Conduct-declaration of interests
a) To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed.

4. Matters arising
a) To deal with any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10th January, 2012.

5. Finance
a) To authorise payment of the accounts set out on the attached sheet.
b) To authorise the purchase of 10,000 parking disks at a cost of £2,040 approx

6. Use of the Town Hall and High Street
a) To consider and agree repairs to the inaugural stone on the Town Hall exterior
at a cost of £360 + VAT
b) To consider a request from Stockton Town Pastors (circulated via e-mail)
c) To discuss the purchase of Oak Barrel Casks for floral displays in Yarm High Street (circulated via e-mail)

7. To discuss a monthly farmers market on Yarm High Street.
a) To discuss the progress and management of the Farmers Market.

8. To discuss the Christmas tree lighting event
a) To note the Christmas tree lighting event expenditure as presented (copy attached)

9 To discuss arrangements for the Queens Diamond Jubilee gala celebrations
a) To receive an update on the proposals for the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations

10. Yarm Fair 2012
a) To agree to the organisational chart and job descriptions for the Yarm Fair

11. To receive items for information and consideration for the next agenda

12. To confirm the date of next meeting of the Weigh and Toll Committee as Tuesday
13th March 2012.

Red House School Open Morning - Saturday 28th January 2012

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Nursery & Infant and Prep. & Senior School Open Morning Saturday 28th January 2012 10am - 1pm

Come along for an informal chat about your child's educational requirements.Guided tours of school facilities will be available and the opportunity to meet teaching staff, members of the PTA and pupils. School information packs will be available and school work will be on display throughout the school. Light refreshments will also be available. For further details, please contact the School office on Tel: (01642) 553370. If you would prefer a tour of the school during the working school week, please feel free to arrange a tour by contacting the above tel number.

Information about our exciting school relocation plans to Wynyard will also be available.

Local student looking for sponsorship for graduate collection

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Originally from Stockton, I have spent the past 4 years studying in London. I am currently undertaking my final year on an undergraduate course in Fashion Design at the university of Westminster.

In February I will be designing, producing and sampling my graduate collection, which will comprise of 6- 8 full catwalk looks. In this competitive industry I am looking for sponsorship to help me towards the cost of materials in fulfilling the end of my degree. I am looking to raise sponsorship of 4000 pounds.

From the North East I am hoping to receive sponsorship from local based companies in the area I have grown up in, particularly where this has given me my first steps in entering the fashion industry, and my learning and understanding.

My graduate collection will be showcased in London at a catwalk event in June, which includes professionals from the field of fashion. The sponsorship would help me succeed in the cost of fabrics and trimmings and production of garments.

I look forward to hearing form anyone interested to provide further information, and can be contacted at: j.walsh@my.westminster.ac.uk

Thankyou!

Meeting of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 10th January, 2012, to commence 7:30pm

2012-01-06T09:05:45Z

You are hereby summoned to a Council Meeting of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 10th January, 2012, to commence 7:30pm.

1 Apologies for absence
a) To accept apologies for absence

2 Confirmation of minutes
a) To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13th December, 2011. (For information only-copy attached)

3 Code of conduct-declaration of interests
a) To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed.

4 Matters arising
a) To deal with any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meetings held on 13th December, 2011

5 Confirmation of Weigh and Tolls Committee minutes
a) To accept the minutes of the Weigh and Tolls Committee meeting held on the 13th December, 2011 (For information only-copy attached)

6. Finance
a) To authorise payment of the accounts set out on the attached sheets.
b) To approve the transfer of balance funds of £4,550 into the Weigh and Tolls account
c) To authorise expenditure for the Clerks 3 day residential course at Cheltenham
University at an approximate cost of £250.
d) To agree a date for the Finance Committee Meeting as Tuesday 17th January 2012 at 6.30 p.m.

7. Correspondence
a) To note the correspondence list for period ending 3rd January 2012 . (attached)

8. Public Session

9 Committees

Policy & Resources
a) To receive a community update from the local police. (circulated via e-mail)
b) To note the web statistic, November 2011 (circulated via e-mail)
c) To note L11-ll Prayers at meetings judicial review (Circulated via e-mail)
d) To note E07-11 Repeal of the Local Government (Discretionary Payments) Regulations 1996
e) To note P45-11 Neighbourhood Planning Regulations-consultation response (Circulated via e-mail)
f) To note P46-11 Technical reforms of Council Tax-consultation response (Circulated via e-mail)
g) To note P47-11 Community Infrastructure Levy-consultation response (Circulated via e-mail)
h) To note P48-11 Local Government Pension Scheme-consultation response (Circulated via e-mail)
i) To note P49-11 Groundwater Protection Consultation-consultation response (Circulated via e-mail)
j) To note C05-11 Queens Diamond Jubilee Beacons (Circulated via e-mail)
k) To note the changes to the Civic Officers for Stockton BC (Letter attached)
l) To confirm an informal meeting with Kirklevington Council to be held on Monday 16th January 2012 at 7.00 p.m. in the Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm.
m) To receive information regarding web broadcasting and recordings of meetings from CP Computing.

Planning
a) To note and consider a report on Planning based on information from the Principle Authority.
b) To receive information to progress the strategy for public consultation on proposed new housing developments in Yarm

Cemetery
a) To receive and discuss a report on the Cemetery.

Recreation
a) To receive an update from the Recreation Committee.

Allotments
a) To receive an update on the allotments.

Highways and Transport/Environment
a) To receive an update from the Highways and transport/environment committee.
b) To confirm the date for a public meeting to discuss car parking in Yarm as Thursday 12th January 2012 in the Fellowship Hall, West Street, Yarm at 6.30 p.m.

10 Gazette Website
a) To agree content for Gazette and Town Council website.

11. To receive items for information and consideration for the next agenda

12 To confirm the date of next Meeting of the Town Council as Tuesday
14th February 2012 at 7.30 p.m.

Meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall, to commence at 7:00pm on the 10th January, 2012.

2012-01-05T14:09:32Z

You are hereby summoned to a Meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall, to commence at 7:00pm on the 10th January, 2012.

1. Apologies for absence
a) To accept apologies for absence

2. Confirmation of minutes
a) To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee held on 13th December, 2011 (For information only-copy attached).

3. Code of Conduct-declaration of interests
a) To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed.

4. Matters arising
a) To deal with any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13th December, 2011.

5. Finance
a) To authorise payment of the accounts set out on the attached sheet.

6. Use of the Town Hall and High Street

7. To discuss a monthly farmers market on Yarm High Street.
a) To discuss the progress and management of the Farmers Market.

8. To discuss the Christmas tree lighting event
a) To discuss an e-mail from Richard Rust of Stockton BC (Circulated via e-mail)

9 To discuss arrangements for the Queens Diamond Jubilee gala celebrations
a) To receive an update on the proposals for the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations
b) To discuss an e-mail from Simon Milner regarding the Street closure order (circulated via e-mail)
c) To appoint a named person to work alongside the Clerk in the production of an event manual for the Queens Diamond Jubilee gala celebrations.
d) To discuss input and involvement of local schools.

10. Yarm Fair 2012
a) To agree a date of the 14th February 2012 at 6.30 p.m.to meet with members of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain to review rent requirements for the Yarm Fair.

11. To receive items for information and consideration for the next agenda

12. To confirm the date of next meeting of the Weigh and Toll Committee as Tuesday
14th February 2012.

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF YARM TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 8:05 PM ON TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2011

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PRESENT
Chairman: Councillor Hadlow
Councillors: Cllrs: Chatburn, Hornby, Houchen, Monck, Neil, Sherris, Mrs. Simpson, Webster, and Wegg
Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer: Mrs. M Milburn
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Johnson

4 Members of the public attended the meeting.

51 MINUTES
51.1 The minutes of the previous meeting held on 11th October, 2011 were agreed
as a true and accurate record.

52 CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
52.1 Cllr Sherris declared personal non prejudicial interests on item P&R 9 a) planning, a member of Stockton Borough Councils Planning Committee.
52.2 Cllr. Chatburn declared a personal and predjudical interest in item A6PR item 7
P40-11 Local Government Pension Scheme, as being a member of this scheme.

53 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
53.1 Item 47.1 Yarm Show 29th August 2011. The Clerk confirmed that she had
sent a letter of apology on behalf of the Council.
53.2 Item A5PR.11. The Clerk confirmed that the link on the Yarm Town Council
website 'stay in North Yorkshire moors' is now live.
53.3 Item A5PL. 2. Application no. 11/2444/FUL - 15/17 Thirsk Road Yarm. The
erection of a dormer bungalow to the rear of a property. The Clerk confirmed she
had written to Stockton BC planning department objecting on the grounds of
overdevelopment of the land.
53.4 Item A5R.2. The Leven Park proposals. The Clerk confirmed that she had
written to Stockton BC to confirm that the council is still willing to donate £5,000
towards the play equipment.

54 CONFIRMATION OF WEIGH AND TOLLS COMMITTEE MINUTES
54.1 The minutes of the Weigh and Tolls Committee meeting held on the 11th October, 2011, were agreed as a true and accurate record.

55 ACCOUNTS
55.1 The Yarm Town Council accounts were presented and agreed with authorisation
granted for additional payments to:
CP Cutler Web hosting (Oct) £30
CK Metcalfe Grounds Maintenance charges £1,820
Npower Electricity charges (20/07/11-28/10/11) £120.87
BT Telephone charges (July-Oct) £267.99
Harding Gardening Grounds Maintenance charges £4,095
Premier Tree Services Cat. A works £1,140
Glasdon Manufacturing Ltd. Memorial bench £1,036.73

55.2 The minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held 24th October 2011, were agreed as a true and accurate record. Proposed Cllr. Monck and seconded by Cllr. Webster.
55.3 The report on the 2011 Annual Return for the year ending 31st March 2011 was approved. Proposed by Cllr Webster and seconded by Cllr. Monck
55.4 The accounts for the Yarm Fellowship Hall for the year ending 31st July 2011were noted.
55.5 The date for a meeting to discuss the 2012/13 budget and precept requirement
was agreed as Tuesday 22nd November 2011 at 6.30 p.m. in the Town Hall.

56 CORRESPONDENCE
56.1 The correspondence list for period ending 2nd November, 2011, was noted.
56.2 An invitation to the Mayors Charity Dinner Dance February was noted.

57 PUBLIC SESSION
57.1 There were no questions raised by members of the public.

A6 PR POLICY & RESOURCES
1. A community update from the local police was noted.
2. The web statistic for October 2011 was noted.
3. The amendments to the Standing Orders circulated prior to the next meeting, were discussed and agreed.
4. P37-11 Response to the National Planning Policy Framework Consultation, was
noted.
5. P38-11 Response To The Localising Support For Council, was noted.
6. P39-11 Community infrastructure levy, was noted
7. P40-11 Local Government Pension Scheme, was noted.
8. P41-11 Neighbourhood Planning Regulations was noted.

A6 PL PLANNING
1 A report on planning based on information from the Principle Authority was
noted.

A6 C CEMETERY
1 Cllr Mrs Simpson gave a brief report on the cemetery and informed Councillors
that a meeting had been held with Memsafe to discuss memorial inspections
and safety and the initial work is underway. Discussions took place regarding
the notices to the next of kin of the grave owners and the procedural systems for
adopting Memsafe recommendations.

A6 R RECREATION
1. No information was presented from the Recreation Committee

A6 A ALLOTMENTS
1 The current waiting list for allotments is 60 and there are two vacant plots which will be let this week.
2 The minutes of the allotments meeting held on Thursday 27th October 2011 at 2.00 p.m. were agreed as a true and accurate record.
3 The Clerk has been instructed to place an order for welfare facilities at a cost of £1,000 as per previous meeting and a meeting with the Yarm and District Gardening Association.

4 The Yarm and District Gardening Association have sourced a cheaper alternative for supplies for pest control. Discussions took place on storage and Health and safety issues. It was agreed that an account will be opened with Farmways of Stokesley and that the vermin control substance be purchased at a cost of approx. £400 for five years supply.
5 A statement from the secretary of the Yarm and District Gardening Association regarding the income of £30,000 from the variation lease for Yarm Medical Centre was noted. Cllr Mrs Simpson asked that it be minuted that the recent e-mail circulated by Cllr Hadlow regarding the income was disgusting and insulting to the allotment holders. As a result of this discussion all councillors were asked for their views on how the income should be spent. It was agreed that figures were needed before further considerations would be considered.

Cllr. Neil left the meeting at 9.10 p.m.
Cllr. Chatburn left the meeting at 9.20 p.m.

A6 H HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT/ENVIRONMENT
1. There was nothing was reported.
2. It was agreed that a meeting should take place with officers from Stockton BC to
discuss the results of the consultation/market research into the car parking
needs of Yarm, on Friday 25th November 2011 at 6.30 p.m. at the Education
Development Centre Norton.

49 ARTICLES FOR WEBSITE
49.1 Members agreed to post the minutes of the Council meeting held on 11th
October, 2011 on to the Gazette and Yarm Town Council's web sites.

50 TO RECEIVE ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATON FOR THE
NEXT AGENDA
50.1 The purchase of additional cemetery land.

51 TO CONFIRM THE DATE OF NEXT MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
51.1 The date of next Meeting of the Town Council was confirmed as Tuesday 13th
December 2011 at 7.30 p.m.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9:25 p.m.

Signed, this 13th day of December, 2011

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WEIGH AND TOLLS COMMITTEE OF YARM TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 PM ON TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2011

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Also Present:
Mr AR Moody The Showmen's Guild of GB
Mr M O'Brian The Showmen's Guild of GB
Mr J Laytham The Showmen's Guild of GB
Mr F Smith The Showmen's Guild of GB

4 Members of the public attended the meeting.

56 MINUTES
56.1 The minutes of the previous meeting held on 11th Oct, 2011 were agreed as a true and accurate record.

57 CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
57.1 No declaration of interest was declared.

58 MATTERS ARISING
58.1 There were no matters arising

59 ACCOUNTS
59.1 The Weigh & Tolls Committee accounts were presented and agreed with authorisation granted for an additional payments to:
Yarm Fellowship Hall Committee Room hire £120.
TESS Port-a-loo hire £858.
Mr P Addison. Bailiff duties. £50.
60 USE OF TOWN HALL AND HIGH STREET
60.1 A request from the Rotary Club of Thornaby & Yarm for a Santa in the
High Street on Saturday 17th December 2011 with all proceeds collected
going to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was
agreed.
60.2 Street furniture requirements were discussed. Resolved: Cllr Monck is to
supply the Clerk with information from a Stockton BC consultation
document for the Clerk to circulate.
60.3 Cllr Monck informed the Council that the Civic Society plaque would need
to be returned for presentation to this years winners. He further informed
the Council that the plaque will be offered to the Council for safe keeping
next year when presentations to other parties will cease

61 YARM FAIR
61.1 The minutes of the previous meeting held on 25th Oct, 2011 were agreed as a true and accurate record with one additional point. Cllr Chatburn requested letter drops to residents in Bridge Street and West Street informing residents of traffic management and road closure schedules.

61.2 The employment of an events manager to oversee the strategic running
of the 2012 Yarm fair was discussed and declined. It was noted that there is no direct contact with the travelling community although the Senior H&S representative for the Showmen's Guild could close down
rides immediately if required to do so. Resolved: The Bailiff is to be the
liaison officer with the travellers. The main problem experienced this year
was the horses in the crowd during the ridings. The Bailiff should be able
to resolve this problem next year. The Clerk was instructed to produce a hierarchy graph and job descriptions for the Bailiff and a job description
for the Clerk during the week of the fair. It was further agreed that a
member of the travelling community should be invited to the ridings and the luncheon. It was noted that the Enforcement Officers vehicles in the
High Street while the fair was arriving caused problems for the Showmen
who were trying to site the rides.
61.3 It was agreed that the blessing of the fair will be moved to an earlier time
of 10.30 a.m. in future years.
61.4 The the location of trees on the High Street and the mapping of fairground
rides for future years was deferred to another meeting.
61.5 The services of Thornberry catering for the 2012 Yarm Fair were agreed
unanimously. Proposed by Cllr. Monck and seconded by Cllr Webster.
Speeches will take place after the main course and before the serving of
the sweet.
61.6 It was brought to the attention of the Council and the Showmen's Guild
that a report of an incident had been logged with the Clerk regarding an
minor injury incurred on a Bouncy castle slide. There was no report of the
incident in the First Aid Book. Cllr Wegg informed the Councilors that he
had taken his grandchild on the same ride at approximately the same time
and had found nothing un- towards. The report was forwarded to the
Showmen's Guild who will investigate the incident and report back to the
Council.
61.7 A letter form Stephanie Richardson regarding the Unfair funfair was
noted. A meeting was declined. The Clerk is to inform Mrs. Richardson of the decision.

62 FARMERS MARKET
62.1 The discussion on the Farmers Market was deferred to the next meeting.

63 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE
63.1 A change in the order of service as proposed by the church was noted.
Cllrs requested that they meet at the cenotaph at 10.45 and that the two
minutes silence should be observed on the last stroke of 11.00 o'clock.

64 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT.
64.1 Cllr Hadlow informed Councilors that a performance list had been agreed and a program was to be devised with confirmation of a program. He further informed the Council that he had secured the services of a Santa and would order 3-4 buckets of lights. The event will start at 5 p.m.

65 THE QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
65.1 Cllr Chatburn informed the Council that he had secured the services of the Steam boats to run from the main jetty.
65.2 It was agreed that a road closure would need to be in place from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Sunday 5th June 2012 at an approximate cost of £1500. Clerk to arrange.

66 TO RECEIVE ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATON FOR
THE NEXT AGENDA
66.1 No items were received for information or consideration for the next
agenda.

67. TO CONFIRM THE DATE OF NEXT MEETING OF THE WEIGH AND
TOLL COMMITTEE.
67.1 The date of the next meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee was
confirmed Tuesday 13th December 2011 at 7.00pm.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8:05 pm

Signed, this 13th day of December, 2011

Council Meeting of Yarm Town Council

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You are hereby summoned to a Council Meeting of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 13th December, 2011, to commence 7:30pm.

1 Apologies for absence
a) To accept apologies for absence

2 Confirmation of minutes
a) To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 8th November, 2011. (For information only-copy attached)
b) To confirm the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on 22nd November, 2011. (For information only-copy attached)
c) To confirm the minutes of the Recreation Committee meeting held on 6th September, 2011. (For information only-copy attached)
d) To confirm the minutes of the Recreation Committee meeting held on 18th November, 2011. (For information only-copy attached)

3 Code of conduct-declaration of interests
a) To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed.

4 Matters arising
a) To deal with any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meetings held on 8th November, 2011.

5 Confirmation of Weigh and Tolls Committee minutes
a) To accept the minutes of the Weigh and Tolls Committee meeting held on the 8th November, 2011 (For information only-copy attached)

6. Finance
a) To authorise payment of the accounts set out on the attached sheets.
b) To approve the 2012 Budget and Precept requirement of £91,550.
c) To consider proposals for the 2012/2013 budget (info attached)
d) To review the annual office allowance currently set at £250 per year.

7. Correspondence
a) To note the correspondence list for period ending 6th December, 2011. (attached)
b) To note a request to preserve the Viking helmet stored in Preston Museum. (letter attached)

8. Public Session

9 Committees

Policy & Resources
a) To agree to ring fence the income of £30,000 from the variation lease for Yarm Medical Centre into allotment funds as per section 32 of the 1908 Allotment Act.
b) To receive a community update from the local police. (circulated via e-mail)
c) To note the web statistic, November 2011 (circulated via e-mail)
d) To acknowledge receipt of the Revised Standing Orders for Yarm Town Council.
e) To note P33-11 Technical reforms of Council Tax (Circulated via e-mail)
f) To note P44-11 The Localism Act (Circulated via e-mail)
g) To note the information on Predisposition, Predetermination and Bias (Circulated via e-mail)
h) To consider and approve the contractors list for 2012 open spaces and grass cutting provision (Attached)

Planning
a) To note and consider a report on Planning based on information from the Principle Authority.

Cemetery
a) To receive and discuss a report on the Cemetery.

Recreation
a) To agree the actions presented from the recreation committee meeting on Tuesday 18th November 2011.
b) To receive an update from the Recreation Committee.
c) To receive an update on the Leven Park Play equipment and to discuss funding arrangements.(costing's circulated via e-mail)

Allotments
a) To receive an update on the allotments.

Highways and Transport/Environment
a) To discuss the car park consultation research results.
b) To discuss the Road traffic orders and requests for information.
c) To receive an update from the Highways and transport/environment committee.
b) To note an e-mail and response regarding parking obstructions (Circulated via e-mail)

10 Gazette Website
a) To agree content for Gazette and Town Council website.

11. To receive items for information and consideration for the next agenda

12 To confirm the date of next Meeting of the Town Council as Tuesday
10th January 2012 at 7.30 p.m.

Meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee of Yarm Town Council

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You are hereby summoned to a Meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall, to commence at 7:00pm on the 13th December, 2011.

1. Apologies for absence
a) To accept apologies for absence

2. Confirmation of minutes
a) To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee held on 8th November, 2011 (For information only-copy attached).

3. Code of Conduct-declaration of interests
a) To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed.

4. Matters arising
a) To deal with any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting held on 8th November, 2011.
b) To note the resignation of Paul Smith as the Rate Payers representative

5. Finance
a) To authorise payment of the accounts set out on the attached sheet.

6. Use of the Town Hall and High Street
a) To discuss street furniture in line with heritage and conservation aesthetics.
(Information attached)
b) To consider repairs to the plaque on the town hall that records the inaugural
meeting of the Stockton & Darlington Railway which has lost several of its letters

7. Yarm Fair
a) To note a response form the Showmen's Guild regarding an incident during the 2011
Yarm Fair. (Copy attached)

8. To discuss a monthly farmers market on Yarm High Street.
a) To discuss the progress and management of the Farmers Market.

9. To discuss the Remembrance Sunday service.
a) To note an e-mail from the Yarm CC Cadets (Circulated via e-mail)

10. To discuss the Christmas tree lighting event.
a) To discuss the Christmas tree lighting event and management of future events

11. To discuss arrangements for the Queens Diamond Jubilee gala celebrations
a) To discuss the proposals for the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations and
responsibilities for the management of the event.
b) To discuss a draft programme of dates/times and events and a draft timetable.
c) To confirm the dates for the Road closure
d) To discuss and agree the services of a Public Relations Officer at a cost of £250 approx.
e) To discuss the use of the Steam boats on the river during the event.
f) To note an informal meeting with Kirklevington Parish Council to discuss the Queens
Diamond Jubilee celebrations and partnership working arrangements to be held at
7.00 p.m. on Monday 16th January 2012 at the Tall Trees hotel.

12. To receive items for information and consideration for the next agenda

13. To confirm the date of next meeting of the Weigh and Toll Committee as Tuesday
10th January 2012.

Darlington Building Society donates to 'Blood Bikers'

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Darlington Building Society, the region's only local building society, has made a generous donation to the charity Bloodrun to help it despatch blood and other life saving equipment, out of hours, for the NHS across Teesside.

The donation of £150 from the Society's Yarm-based branch will help to pay for fuel for one of the on-call motorcycles for a month.

The branch decided upon the charity, which was established in October 2009, after employee, Kayleigh Turner, heard about it through her father who is an avid motorcyclist.

Bloodrun, a Whiteknights registered charity, is a not-for-profit organisation funded solely by generous donations and money raised through various methods from sponsorship to charity events.

Kayleigh Turner at Darlington Building Society's Yarm branch, said: "We are pleased to be supporting such a fantastic charity that benefits the local area and we are fully behind the project.

"It is such a wonderful cause and we'd encourage as many people as possible make a donation to help keep it running."

Mark Say, co-founder of Bloodrun, said: "We are extremely grateful for this generous donation from Darlington Building Society and it will be put to good use to pay to fuel one of our Bloodrun motorcycles.

"Without the support from the local community, we would not be able to provide a much-needed service of delivery blood and vital items to hospitals within the Teesside area."

Notes to editors: Darlington Building Society is dedicated to "Looking after local interests" and has been a community based and community focused organisation since it was formed over 150 years ago in 1856.

With 13 full branches and three community branches throughout County Durham, the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire, Darlington Building Society is the region's only local building society.

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF YARM TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:32 PM ON TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2011

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PRESENT
Chairman: Councillor Hadlow
Councillors: Cllrs: Chatburn, Houchen, Monck, Neil, Sherris, Mrs. Simpson, Webster, and Wegg.
Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer: Mrs. M Milburn

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr: Hornby and Johnson

2 Members of the public attended the meeting.

41 MINUTES

41.1 The minutes of the previous meeting held on 13th September, 2011 were agreed as a true and accurate record with the following amendments being agreed:

32 CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATION OF INTERESTS. Item 32.3
Cllr Wegg declared a personal interest in item 9 b) Allotments as the Chairman of the Yarm and District Gardening Association should read as follows, Cllr Wegg declared a personal interest in item 6 b) Allotments as the tenant of the Yarm and District Gardening Association.

33.6 A3 R RECREATION Item 2.The replacement slide for Snaiths field... should read as follows, Item 2.The replacement swings for Snaiths field....

42 CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.
42.1 Cllr. Monck declared a personal non prejudicial interest in item P&R 9 a) Cemetery, as a member of The Parochial Parish Church.
42.2 Cllr Sherris declared personal non prejudicial interests on item P&R 9 a) planning, a member of Stockton Borough Councils Planning Committee.
42.3 Cllr Wegg declared a personal prejudicial interest in item P&R 9 l) Income from the Yarm Medical Centre, as the chairman of the Yarm and District Gardening Association
42.4 Cllr Mrs Simpson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item correspondence 7b) as a Council representative for the Friends of Tees Heritage Park.

43 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
43.1 Item 33.2 A Request for bench on the riverside walk opposite the Bluebell public
House is on order.

44 CONFIRMATION OF WEIGH AND TOLLS COMMITTEE MINUTES
44.1 The minutes of the Weigh and Tolls Committee meeting held on the 13th September, 2011, were agreed as a true and accurate record. Proposed by Cllr Monck and seconded by Cllr Webster.

45 ACCOUNTS
45.1 The Yarm Town Council accounts were presented and agreed with authorisation granted for additional payments to:
E&EPC printing charges £23.63
45.2 A revised date for the Finance Committee meeting was agreed as Tuesday 24th October 2011 at 7.00 p.m.

45.3 The Clerk informed the Council that due to undisclosed circumstances Cllr. Hornby could not attend the Finance Committee meeting and had suggested that somebody takes his place as a representative for this committee. Resolved: Cllr. Chatburn will take the place of Cllr Hornby on the Finance committee.

46 CORRESPONDENCE
46.1 The correspondence list for period ending 3rd October, 2011., was noted.
46.2 A request from the Friends of Tees Heritage Park for an annual donation to help support ongoing work was discussed. Cllr Mrs Simpson left the room while this topic was discussed. Resolved: An annual donation of £100 will be made to the FTHT. Proposed by Cllr Chatburn and seconded by Cllr. Wegg. Mr Addison thanks the Council for the donation on behalf of the FTHT. Cllr. Simpson was invited to rejoin the meeting

47 PUBLIC SESSION
47.1 A members of the public queried why when Cllr Johnson had not attended a presentation meeting to present the prize at the Yarm Show on 29th August 2011, no one had written to apologise to the Chairman. The Council apologised on behalf of Cllr Johnson. Resolved: The Clerk was instructed to write a letter of apology on behalf of the Council.

A5 PR POLICY & RESOURCES
1.A community update from the local police was noted.
2.The web statistic for September 2011 was noted.
3.The amendments to the Standing Orders are ongoing and draft copies will be circulated prior to the next meeting.
4.A schedule of meetings for committee meetings was discussed and agreed as being the third Tuesday of every month in the Town Hall at 7.00 p.m. and will be scheduled in order as according to the agenda
5.The protocol for reporting information from committee meetings to the full
Council was discussed and agreed. The Clerk reminded the Councillors that none of the committees have powers to act and all recommendations must come through the full council for approval. She further reminded Cllrs that in her absence draft minutes should be sent to her as soon as possible after the meeting for inclusion and approval at the next available meeting.
6.The SHLAA 2011 draft assessment report was noted
7.L08-11 The future of standards of conduct of members of local authorities in England-update 2 was noted.
8.LTN38 Data Protection 2 was noted.
9.P32-11 LCR Open Public Services white paper response (2) was noted.
10.L09-11 The code of recommended practice for local authorities on data transparency (2) was noted.
11.The link on the Yarm Town Council website with the stay in North Yorkshire Moors was approved. Resolved: The Clerk was instructed to inform CP Computing to make the link live with immediate effect.

12. Cllr Wegg left the room while Councillors discussed the use of income of £30,000 from the variation lease for Yarm Medical Centre. Cllr Hadlow informed the Council that he had approached Merritt solicitors for advice and felt the Council was at liberty to spend the income any way they seen fit but suggested it be spent proportionally towards the needs of the allotment holders and the needs of the residents. Cllr Hadlow further informed the Council that he had received a letter from the Yarm and District Garden Association quoting Section 32(2) Small Holdings and Allotment Act 1908 which requires all proceeds to be used for the allotment's benefit. Cllr. Sherris queried whether or not Cllr Hadlow had approached the District Valuer or any professional associations for advice. Cllr Hadlow confirmed he had sought independent advice only from Merritt Solicitors. Resolved: The Chairman agreed that he would seek advice from the District Valuer regarding the income and report back to the next meeting. Cllr.Wegg was invited to rejoin the meeting.

A5 PL PLANNING
1 A report on planning based on information from the Principle Authority was noted. Cllr Sherris remained in the meeting while this item was presented but did not participate in any decision making.
2 Cllrs discussed application no 11/2444/FUL.15/17 Thirsk Road Yarm. The erection of a dormer Bungalow to the rear of a property. The Clerk was advised to write to the planning department objecting to this application on the grounds of overdevelopment of the land.
3. Cllrs discussed application no 11/2440/REV. 6 Spitalfields Yarm. The council queried what aspect of the planning was being considered in retrospect and considered it to be wholly inappropriate to grant planning consent in retrospect. Cllr Chatburn volunteered to write to Stockton BC planning department expressing concerns about retrospective planning applications.

A5 C CEMETERY
1 Cllr Mrs Simpson gave a brief report on the cemetery and informed Councillors
that a meeting had been arranged with Memsafe to discuss memorial inspections and safety. The estimated cost will be £1,500 initially and memsafe will advise the cost and depth of the work to be carried out. All work will be carried out on a cyclical basis by competent registered people and a full programme of work will be discussed. Cllr Monck remained in the meeting while this item was presented but did not participate in the discussion.

A5 R RECREATION
1. No information was presented from the Recreation Committee
2. The Leven Park proposals are ongoing and work is to be completed in the near
future. Stockton BC have requested confirmation that the Town Council is still willing to donate £5,000 towards the play equipment. Resolved: The Clerk is to write to Stockton BC to confirm that the money towards this scheme is still available.

A5 A ALLOTMENTS
1 The current waiting list for allotments is 63.
2 A revised date for the allotments meeting was agreed as Thursday 27th October 2011 at 2.00 p.m. in the allotment hut.
3 A transfer of tenancy from plot W33 to plot W18 was noted.
4 The annual contract for pest control at a cost of £405.50 was discussed. It was agreed that the contract would continue subject to the Yarm & District Gardening Association being unable to secure the necessary equipment for a lower price.
5 Cllr Wegg informed the Council that repairs to the cemetery wall had now been completed.

A5 H HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT/ENVIRONMENT
1. There was nothing was reported.
2. A date of Monday 17th October 2011 at 6.30 p.m. to meet with officers from
Stockton Borough Council to discuss the results of the consultation/market research into the car parking needs of Yarm was agreed. The Clerk informed the Council that the location has not yet been agreed and that she would inform the Councillors by e-mail as soon as the location has been confirmed.
3. Cllr Monck raised concerns about the lighting on the Yarm Bridge as there are open panels and panels which have been temporarily repaired but not to an
acceptable standard. This issue will be raised with Stockton BC by the Cllr Chatburn.

48 ARTICLES FOR WEBSITE
48.1 Members agreed to post the minutes of the Council meeting held on 13th
September, 2011 on to the Gazette and Yarm Town Council's web sites.

49 TO RECEIVE ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATON FOR THE
NEXT AGENDA
49.1 Nothing was received for consideration.

50 TO CONFIRM THE DATE OF NEXT MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
50.1 The date of next Meeting of the Town Council was confirmed as Tuesday 8th
November 2011 at 7.30 p.m.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8:58 p.m.

Signed, this 8th day of November, 2011

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WEIGH AND TOLLS COMMITTEE OF YARM TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE TOWN HALL COMMENCING AT 7:00 PM ON TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2011 AND APPROVED 8TH NOVEMBER 2011

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PRESENT
Chairman: Councillor Hadlow
Councillors: Cllrs: Chatburn, Houchen, Monck, Neil, Sherris, Mrs. Simpson, Webster, Wegg and Mr. P Smith (Ratepayers Representative)
Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer: Mrs. M Milburn

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr: Hornby and Johnson

2 Members of the public attended the meeting.

43 MINUTES

43.1 The minutes of the previous meeting held on 13th Sept, 2011 were agreed as a true and accurate record.

44 CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATION OF INTERESTS.

44.1 No declaration of interest was declared.

45 MATTERS ARISING

45.1 Item 37.1 to item 38.1. Yarm Fair. The Clerk informed the Council that all instructions to proceed have been initiated.

46 ACCOUNTS

46.1 The Weigh & Tolls Committee accounts were presented and agreed with authorisation granted for an additional payment to Medics UK for £213.38 for First Aid provision for the Yarm gala.

47 USE OF TOWN HALL AND HIGH STREET

47.1 The planning consent for the Town Hall Boards for a three year period was noted.

48 THE 2011 YARM GALA

48.1 The budget of income and expenditure from the 2011 Yarm was
discussed and noted.

49 THE 2011 YARM FAIR

49.1 The Guest speakers for the ridings of the fair were agreed.

RESOLVED: Cllr Hadlow and Cllr Monck will carry out the speeches.
The Clerk informed the Council that she has received an apology from the Mayors Office. The Mayor is unable to stay for the full day's events due to other commitments and will be leaving at 12.15 p.m. after the Ridings.

49.2 The Horn Blower for the 2011 Yarm Fair was confirmed as Mr Richard Kitson. The Council expressed their thanks for his commitment and thanks to the Evening Gazette for the article posted relating to this matter.

49.3 The traffic management and marshalling manual for Yarm Fair was approved by the Council.

49.4 A date for a debriefing meeting of the 2011 Yarm Fair was agreed as Tuesday October 25th 2011at 6.30 p.m. in the Yarm Town Hall.

49.5 Cllr Chatburn volunteered to assist the Clerk with setting up the Fellowship Hall on Friday 21st October at 5 p.m.in readiness for the luncheon which follows the Ridings of the Fair.

50 FARMERS MARKET
50.1 Mr Smith discussed the Farmers Market which will take place on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. The Farmers Market traders have agreed to move the times of the market on Sunday 11th December 2011 to coincide with the Lighting of the Christmas tree event. The Farmers Market has been well received. Mr Smith gave the Clerk a cheque for £660 for income from the Farmers Market for the period June 2011 to August 2011 inclusive.

51 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE

51.1 The Clerk informed the Council that there will be adjustments to this years
service to comply with the recommended timings and delivery. She further confirmed that Tees Valley Music Services will deliver the music for the service and will contact Mr Reay regarding the PA system. Rev Peters, Elliott and the Arch Deacon will perform this year's service. The Clerk thanked Cllr Monck for the information regarding the War dead and will update the roll of honour to reflect any changes. Cllrs Monck and Chatburn volunteered to assist with the setting up of the PA system.

52 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT.

52.1 Mr Smith informed the council of the proposed arrangements which were discussed at the Recreation Committee meeting. He further informed the Council that Sandra Rose florists will hold a winter wonderland event which she will coincide with the Councils tree lighting event. It was indicated that Sandra Rosee would be happy to have a Santa in the winter wonderland display and discussions took place over arrangements for a grotto and a suitable CRB checked person to take on the role of Santa.

52.2 Cllr Houchen informed the Council that he had approached Stockton BC for additional Christmas lighting. Stockton BC were unable to comply with this request. Cllr Houchen asked the Council to consider a budget for Christmas lights which could bring improvements on a yearly basis. Resolved: £1500 to be put into a budget for Christmas lighting. This will be made up of income from the Farmers Market, £300 from the allocated budget and £500 from reserves. Proposed by Cllr Monck and seconded by Cllr. Chatburn

52.3 It was confirmed that the lighting of the Christmas tree will take place on Sunday 11th December 2011 at 5.30 p.m.

53 THE QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

53.1 The Chairman informed Councillors that plans had been discussed at the
Recreation Committee meeting to merge activities with the Yarm Gala to produce a programme of events for the Queens Jubilee. It is suggested that there will be activities for adults on the Monday evening, followed by a full family day on the Tuesday. Information will be presented via minutes at the next Council meeting. The Council noted the programme of events from the Silver Jubilee Celebration of 1977 and thanked Mrs Richardson for her input.

54 TO RECEIVE ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATON FOR THE NEXT AGENDA

54.1 No items were received for information or consideration for the next agenda.

55. TO CONFIRM THE DATE OF NEXT MEETING OF THE WEIGH AND TOLL COMMITTEE.

55.1 The date of the next meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee was confirmed Tuesday 8th November 2011 at 7.00pm.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7:30 pm

Signed, this 8th day of November, 2011

AGENDA

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Council Meeting of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 8th November, 2011, to commence 7:30pm.
1 Apologies for absence
a) To accept apologies for absence

2 Confirmation of minutes
a) To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 11th October, 2011. (For information only-copy attached)

3 Code of conduct-declaration of interests
a) To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed.

4 Matters arising
a) To deal with any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meetings held on 11th October, 2011.

5 Confirmation of Weigh and Tolls Committee minutes
a) To accept the minutes of the Weigh and Tolls Committee meeting held on the 11th October, 2011 (For information only-copy attached)

6. Accounts
a) To authorise payment of the accounts set out on the attached sheets.
b) To accept the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held 24th October 2011. (For
information only-copy attached)
c) To note the report on the 2011 Annual Return for the year ending 31st March 2011
(Copy attached)
d) To consider and approve the return of the Annual Return for the year ending 31st
March 2011 from the External Auditor. (Copy attached).
e) To note the accounts for the Yarm Fellowship Hall for the year ending 31st July 2011
(For information only-copy attached)
f) To consider and agree a date for a meeting to discuss the 2012/13 budget and precept
requirement.

7. Correspondence
a) To note the correspondence list for period ending 2nd November, 2011. (attached)
b) To note an invitation to the Mayors Charity Dinner Dance February 2012 (Tabled)
c) To note an invitation to the Mayors Christmas Carol Service 2nd December 2011
(Tabled)

8. Public Session

9 Committees

Policy & Resources
a) To receive a community update from the local police. (circulated via e-mail)
b) To note the web statistic, October 2011 (circulated via e-mail)
c) To receive an update on the amendments to the Standing Orders. (Circulated via e-mail).
d) To note P37-11 Response to the National Planning Policy Framework Consultation. (Circulated via e-mail)
e) To note P38-11 Response To The Localising Support For Council Tax (Circulated via e-mail)
f) To note P39-11 Community infrastructure levy. (Circulated via e-mail)
g) To note P40-11 Local Government Pension Scheme. (Circulated via e-mail)
h) To note P41-11 Neighbourhood Planning Regulations (Circulated via e-mail)

Planning
a) To note and consider a report on Planning based on information from the Principle Authority.

Cemetery
a) To receive and discuss a report on the Cemetery.

Recreation
a) To receive an update from the Recreation Committee
b) To accept the minutes of the Recreation Committee held 6th October 2011 (Copy attached)
c) To accept the minutes of the Recreation Committee held 18th October 2011 (Copy attached)

Allotments
a) To receive an update on the allotments.
b) To accept the minutes of the allotments meeting held on Thursday 27th October 2011 (Copy attached).
c) To note a statement from the secretary of the Yarm and District Gardening Association regarding the income of £30,000 from the variation lease for Yarm Medical Centre. (Information attached)

Highways and Transport/Environment
a) To receive an update from the Highways and transport/environment committee.
b) To agree a date of Thursday 10th November 2011 at 6.30 p.m. to meet with officers
from Stockton Borough Council to discuss the results of the consultation/market
research into the car parking needs of Yarm

10 Gazette Website
a) To agree content for Gazette and Town Council website.

11. To receive items for information and consideration for the next agenda

12 To confirm the date of next Meeting of the Town Council as Tuesday
13th December 2011at 7.30 p.m.

Agenda

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Meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee of Yarm Town Council to be held in the Town Hall, to commence at 7:00pm on the 8th November, 2011.

1. Apologies for absence
a) To accept apologies for absence

2. Confirmation of minutes
a) To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Weigh and Tolls Committee held on 11th October, 2011 (For information only-copy attached).

3. Code of Conduct-declaration of interests
a) To record declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussed.

4. Matters arising
a) To deal with any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting held on 11th October, 2011.

5. Accounts
a) To authorise payment of the accounts set out on the attached sheet.

6. Use of the Town Hall and High Street
a) To note a request from the Rotary Club of Thornaby & Yarm for a Santa in the High
Street on Saturday 17th December 2011 with all proceeds collected going to the
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
b) To discuss street furniture in line with heritage and conservation aesthetics.

7. Yarm Fair
a) To confirm the minutes of a debriefing meeting of the 2011 Yarm Fair held on
Tuesday October 25th 2011 (For information only-copy attached).
b) To discuss the employment of an events manager to oversee the strategic running of
the 2012 Yarm fair.
c) To discuss the location of trees on the High Street and the mapping of fairground
rides for future years
d) To respond to a member of the public regarding an incident on the Bouncy Castle at
Yarm Fair (Circulated via e-mail)
e) To consider a request from Stephanie Holt to hold a meeting with the Chamber of
Trade regarding Yarm Fair and to note her correspondence (Letter attached)
f) To consider and agree the services of Thornberry catering for the 2012 Yarm Fair

8. To discuss a monthly farmers market on Yarm High Street.
a) To discuss the progress of the Farmers Market

9. To discuss the Remembrance Sunday service.
a) To note a change in the order of service as proposed by the church. (For information only-copy attached).

10. To discuss the Christmas tree lighting event.

11. To discuss arrangements for the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations

12. To receive items for information and consideration for the next agenda

13. To confirm the date of next meeting of the Weigh and Toll Committee as Tuesday
13th December 2011.