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+++ Next Parish Council meeting Monday 21 May 2012, 7.30pm village hall+++Annual Parish Meeting is on Monday 14 May, 7pm at the school+++

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Welcome to the upland village of Horton in Ribblesdale situated at the heart of the Three Peaks area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.  The village is a renowned stopping off place on the Pennine Way and is a magnet for cavers and those who seek the tranquillity of the hills.  

This site aims to provide a wealth of information and news for the community who live and work here as well as being a source of useful information for all our visitors both on line and in the flesh.  It's provided by the Parish Council and freely available to all residents of the Parish to use to share their news, pictures, the events and activities of local groups and any information you would like to bring to the attention of a wider audience.  All material for inclusion on the site should be sent in any format to the Parish Clerk at the address on the Contacts page under the Resources menu (or click
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Last Updated on Monday, 17 October 2011 07:16
 
Messy Church PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:06
MESSY CHURCH


Come and join in on Wednesday 4th July 2012 from 3.30 at Horton School

Craft activities and games for all ages

Jacob’s Join tea

All welcome

Children free

(must be accompanied by a responsible adult)

Finish 5.30

Further details and a registration form can be downloaded here







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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:18
 
Annual parish meeting 2012 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 30 April 2012 11:31

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday 14 May in the school hall commencing 7pm.  There will be a chance to socialise over a drink and light refereshments before the main agenda begins at 8pm.  The agenda for this meeting and the minutes of the 2011 meeting can be found in the document library on this website.

All electors in the parish are warmly welcome to attend this event which is an opportunity to air and dsicuss issues of common interest.  Parish Councillors attend the meeting in their capacity as electors and have no special rights or priveledges.  

The main topics included on the agenda are the future of footway lighting in the village, the future provision of local library services and potential community use of Beecroft cottages, Horton quarry.  However attendees are encouraged to raise any other matters that they believe should be discussed by those present.  

If there are issues that you would like to bruing to the attention of the meeting then it would be helpful if these can be notified to the Parish Council Chairman or te Parish Clerk before the meeting so that time can be allocated to discuss them.
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Latest School Newsletter PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 16 April 2012 07:40

The latest Newsletter from the Confederation of schools is now out.  View or download it here.
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News from the April 2012 P C meeting PDF Print E-mail
Written by Clerk   
Tuesday, 10 April 2012 09:30

The issue of dog fouling in the village was again raised by residents and it was reported that the County Council would increase their patrols in the area and keep the need for additional dog bins under review. The Clerk will put up notices warning of the fines that may be imposed on owners who allow their dogs to foul footways and all local dog owners are again asked to act responsibly and to clear up after their pets.

A report on the felling of trees and other works at Beckside had been received which indicated that action had been taken only to remove dead or diseased trees and that a replanting scheme had been agreed. This matter will be discussed again at the May meeting where Councillors will consider a report on the ownership of the land alongside Horton beck.

A native oak tree has been planted at the Helwith Bridge picnic site to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee. As further commemoration the avenue of trees on the southern approach to the village will be made up to its full complement of 80 trees by the planting of some native fruit trees.
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News from the March 2012 meeting PDF Print E-mail
Written by Clerk   
Thursday, 15 March 2012 09:43

A number of residents attended the monthly meeting to bring to Councillor's attention rising concerns about dog fouling in the village. This is a particular problem in Cragghill road and the Clerk will meet with the local dog warden to explore ways in which this serious risk to health can be addressed.

Concerns were also raised about new security lights at the school which were burning all night and causing distress to local residents. The school Governors have agreed to turn off the lights and find an alternative solution to security that was acceptable to all.

Councillors considered a planning application for two sections of engineered footpath to provide an alternative route off Penyghent avoiding Black Dubb Moss. It was decided to support the application provided that access to the existing route was blocked off and all organised walking groups informed that the Black Dubb route was not to be used. A further planning application for a new timber access route via Cam High Road will be considered at the next Council meeting.
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News from the February 2012 meeting PDF Print E-mail
Written by Clerk   
Tuesday, 28 February 2012 13:34

Following a thorough assessment of all the benefits and issues Councillors decided unanimously at their meeting on 13 February that the Council should acquire from Hanson Ltd the picnic site at Helwith Bridge. It is hoped that this purchase for a nominal sum will be concluded before the start of the new tourist season and discussions will now commence with Hansons to bring the site up to an acceptable standard before the Council takes on ownership. The aim is to manage the site in partnership with local residents and to link it to the local byway network. It is also hoped to include the site in the proposed Craved Dales Landscape Programme so that further interpretation and information material can be developed.

 

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Helwith Bridge picnic site PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 13 February 2012 08:46
Acquisition of Helwith Bridge picnic site

 

The Council is currently considering the acquisition of a parcel of land located in old quarry workings at Helwith Bridge. This land over the past 20 years has, with the agreement of Hanson Aggregates (the current owners), been used as a car park, picnic site and informal recreation area. It has become increasingly derelict and subject to abuse by caravanners and the Council is minded to take it into ownership, managing it in partnership with local residents to benefit our community.

We have commissioned and received a feasibility study report that identifies no serious problems with acquisition and our insurers are relaxed about any increased public liability risk. We have also identified a further small area of quarry land adjacent to the site which contains some important industrial archaeology including the remains of a slate cutting mill and rope-way. Hansons are willing to include this additional land in the transaction.

Consequently the Council is minded to acquire the extended site and is in discussion with Hansons to do so for a nominal fee. Hansons have offered to carry out remedial work to bring the site up to an acceptable standard before it is formally handed over and a full report has been prepared for Councillors to consider at their meeting in February.

This site has great potential beyond its present use as it lies adjacent to the Swarth Moor SSSI and active quarry at Arcow which is scheduled to close and be restored by 2015. The programme will enable us to work with the community to integrate the site into a more strategic plan for the area which may include linking to Horton village via existing bridleway and footpath networks, explaining the significance of the raised bog at Swarth Moor, the purpose of the industrial archaeology of the area and the unique geology of the Arcow quarry site.

The aims are to encourage visitors to an area heavily impacted by quarry activity, provide interpretation and education and offer some much needed support for the economic benefit of the area. Furthermore, the site lies just outside the Settle and Carlisle Railway Conservation Corridor and previously the quarries here were linked in to the railway network. There is opportunity to explain these former links and the history of the Horton slate industry at Helwith Bridge through interpretation panels, mobile phone apps and interactive media if funding were to be available.

Update 14 February 2012 

Councillors decided on 13 February to proceed with acquiring this site and discussions will now be held with Hansons to agree remedial works and a process for taking the site into Council ownership.  A management plan will be agreed with local residents.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 16 February 2012 12:07
 
Beecroft Cottages PDF Print E-mail
Written by Clerk   
Monday, 13 February 2012 08:40
Development of Beecroft Cottages
Horton quarry

 

The Council has been engaged in detailed discussions with Hansons managers at Horton quarry about the potential community use of a row of five former quarrymen's cottages. Hansons are anxious to restore the properties which are becoming derelict and lie within the Railway Conservation Corridor. We have commissioned and received a feasibility study report and architect's design for an exciting development that will conserve the cottages, provide significant community facilities and offer interpretation, education and display facilities.

What we have in mind is to create a centre for the understanding of the geology of the National Park, how it shapes the landscape and how the mineral wealth of the Dales has been exploited over millennia.

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Free property register PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 19 January 2012 19:05
OK, this is a great website, it's a national property register, the police have one for vehicles but with this website you can register your phones, bikes etc all for FREE. If your property is found after being lost or stolen all police forces can search on the register and return your kit to you, to register a phone you need it's IMEI number, to find that just dial *#06# and it'll show you your number.

  http://www.immobilise.com/

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