Births, Marriages, Deaths, Community Events, Shows, Concerts, Presentations, Public Meetings, Planning Notices, Local Authority Notices, and quite a lot else! http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/index.php Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:25:55 +0000 120 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/3014-west-bedlington-partnership/ Agenda for next meeting..........
Item 3 should be of interest to everyone!


West Bedlington Community Partnership.
Tuesday 14th September 2010
6-30 – 8-30pm

Venue: The Salvation Army Hall Hartford Road
Room No4.

AGENDA
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Apologies
3. Cllr Andrew Tebbutt, Executive Member for Corporate Resources, Northumberland County Council will speak about the impact of Government spending reductions on the Council’s budget setting; future relationships with the voluntary sector and the future for service provision.”
4. Minutes of the meeting held on:
Thursday 22nd July 2010
5. Matters Arising
6. Update from the Chair – Area Partnership and other matters.
7. Police update
8. Parish update
9. Bedlingtonshire Development Trust Update
10. A.O.B.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:25:55 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/3014-west-bedlington-partnership/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/3013-west-bedlington-community-partnership/ Tuesday 14th September 2010
6-30 – 8-30pm

Venue: The Salvation Army Hall Hartford Road
Room No4.

AGENDA
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Apologies
3. Cllr Andrew Tebbutt, Executive Member for Corporate Resources, Northumberland County Council will speak about the impact of Government spending reductions on the Council’s budget setting; future relationships with the voluntary sector and the future for service provision.”
4. Minutes of the meeting held on:
Thursday 22nd July 2010
5. Matters Arising
6. Update from the Chair – Area Partnership and other matters.
7. Police update
8. Parish update
9. Bedlingtonshire Development Trust Update
10. A.O.B.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:23:06 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/3013-west-bedlington-community-partnership/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2953-west-bedlington-partnership/ Thursday 22nd July 2010
6-30 – 8-30pm

Venue: The Salvation Army Hall Hartford Road
Room No4



AGENDA

1. Welcome & Introductions

2. Apologies

3. Minutes of the meeting held on:
Thursday 20th May 2010

4. Matters Arising

5. Update from the Chair

6. Police update


7. Parish update

8. Update and open discussion on the Development Trust

9. A.O.B.
]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:01:19 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2953-west-bedlington-partnership/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2946-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-8-july-1800/ You are hereby requested to attend a meeting of WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL to be held at Bedlington Salvation Army Hall, Hartford Road West Bedlington on Thursday 08 July at 6 pm
The agenda for the meeting is set out below.
John Nicholson Town Clerk
OPEN SESSION
The Chair to invite members of the public present to put questions to, or draw relevant matters to the attention of the Council prior to commencement of business. This question time will last for a period of 15 minutes overall (which may be extended if the Chairman deems it necessary) and each question is limited to 3 minutes per person. In order to give every member of the public a fair chance of asking a question, each person will be limited to two questions at each session. The above covers both verbal and written submissions. Any member of the public who asks a question should first state their name and address.
1) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2) MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To sign as a correct record the minutes of the West Bedlington Town Council meeting held on 10 June 2010
3) MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
4) DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
To receive from members in respect of any terms included on the agenda for this meeting, disclosure of any personal or prejudicial interests.
5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive announcements on any matters which the Chair wishes to bring to the attention of members.
6) CORRESPONDENCE
To receive any items of correspondence addressed to the Council
7) WORKING GROUPS
To receive reports from working groups:
a. Finance (Councillors Aynsley, and Allen)
 Presentation of financial forecast for Q1 2010 /11
West Bedlington Town Council 1 Agenda 08 July 2010
b. Communications and Events (Councillors Barret and Shephard)
c. Services(CouncillorsBarret,AynsleyandMajor)
Feedback from sub group meeting The Council are requested to approve a “status quo” position with the Allotment Associations
d. Planning (Councillors Major and Todd)
The Council’s decision on planning applications: 10/S/00293 10/S/00295 10/S/00313
10/S/00339
There may be additions from planning applications after the agenda is issued
e. Community Support (Councillors Hedley and Shephard)
A request for support has been received from Koast FM
8) UPDATE ON COMMUNITY CENTRE
To update the Council on the current position with regard to Bedlington Community Centre (BCC) The Council are requested to discuss whether or not to make a bid to own Bedlington Community Centre.
The NCC deadline for receipt of bids is Friday 9 July 2010
9) UPDATE ON MARKET PLACE
To update the Council on the current position with regard to Bedlington Market Place. The Council are requested to discuss the request from NCC for a £4,000 donation towards the purchase of market stalls.
10) 2010 ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
The Council are requested to approve the organisation and expense of Remembrance Sunday
11) NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM
The judging is scheduled for 21 July at 2pm. The Council are requested to provide representatives to escort the judging panel
12) CLERK’S REPORT
.) Schedule of payments produced for Council approval b. Clerk’s holiday 30 August – 3 September inclusive.
West Bedlington Town Council 2 Agenda 08 July 2010
13) ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Town Clerk’s employment contract has been moved to the next Council meeting 12 August.
14) DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The Next Meeting of the Council will be held Thursday 12 August at 6pm in the Salvation Army Hall]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:45:45 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2946-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-8-july-1800/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2914-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-10-june-1800/
To: ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

You are hereby requested to attend a meeting of WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL to be held at Bedlington Salvation Army Hall, Hartford Road West Bedlington on Thursday 10 June at 6 pm

The agenda for the meeting is set out below.

John Nicholson
Town Clerk 27 May 2010


OPEN SESSION
The Chair to invite members of the public present to put questions to, or draw relevant matters to the attention of the Council prior to commencement of business. This question time will last for a period of 15 minutes overall (which may be extended if the Chairman deems it necessary) and each question is limited to 3 minutes per person.
In order to give every member of the public a fair chance of asking a question, each person will be limited to two questions at each session. The above covers both verbal and written submissions.
Any member of the public who asks a question should first state their name and address.


1) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2) MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To sign as a correct record the minutes of the West Bedlington Town Council meeting held on 13 May 2010

3) MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES


4) DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
To receive from members in respect of any terms included on the agenda for this meeting, disclosure of any personal or prejudicial interests.

5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive announcements on any matters which the Chair wishes to bring to the attention of members.

6) CORRESPONDENCE
To receive any items of correspondence addressed to the Council

7) WORKING GROUPS
To receive reports from working groups:
a. Finance (Councillors Aynsley, and Allen)
• The Council are requested to approve Councillor Todd being added to the list of cheque signatories

• The Council are requested to approve the change in the cheque signatories so in future any 2 signatories out of 4 may sign a cheque.

b. Communications and Events (Councillors Barret and Shephard)

c. Services (Councillors Barret, Aynsley and Major)
Update on transferred services

Allotments
Play Areas + Bus Shelters
Employment of a Solicitor


d. Planning (Councillors Major and Todd)
The Council’s decision on planning applications:
10/S/00229
10/S/00242
10/S/00250
10/S/00251

There may be additions from planning applications after the agenda is issued

e. Community Support (Councillors Hedley and Shephard)

8) UPDATE ON COMMUNITY CENTRE
To update the Council on the current position with regard to Bedlington Community Centre (BCC)

9) PROVISION OF A WEB PAGE
The Council are requested to review the offer made to them to provide a host for a West Bedlington Town Council web page.

10) SUMMER EVENTS PROGRAMME
The Council are requested to review the proposed summer events programme and agree funding if in favour of the programme

11) UPDATE ON MARKET PLACE
To update the Council on the current position with regard to Bedlington Market Place, and any potential request for funding.


12) CLERK’S REPORT

a. Schedule of payments produced for Council approval

b. The Council are requested to confirm whether or not the Subscription to NALC will be paid. The cost for year 2010 / 11 is £654.02

13) ANY OTHER BUSINESS
The Clerks contract of employment will be an agenda item at the next Council meeting

14) DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The Next Meeting of the Council will be held Thursday 8 July at 6pm in the Salvation Army Hall]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:21:32 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2914-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-10-june-1800/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2858-west-bedlington-partnership/
Thursday 20th May 2010
6-30 – 8-30pm

Venue: Bedlington Community Centre (Upstairs)




AGENDA

1. Welcome & Introductions

2. Apologies

3. Minutes of the meeting held on:
Thursday 25th February 2010-05-06

4. Matters Arising

5. SUSTRANS Connect 2 Cycle Route
Introduction to the Community Artists:
‘Aether & Hemera’

6. Update on the formation of a Community Development Trust for Bedlingtonshire
Brian Oliver & Malcolm Robinson

7. Bedlington Market Place – Richard Schofield NCC

8. Police Report

9. Parish Council update

10. A.O.B]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 17:00:47 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2858-west-bedlington-partnership/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2845-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-13-may-1800/  WBTC Accounts 2009 2010.pdf (61.44K)
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WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

To: ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

You are hereby requested to attend a meeting of WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL to be held at Bedlington Salvation Army Hall, Hartford Road West Bedlington on Thursday 13 May at 6 pm

The agenda for the meeting is set out below.

John Nicholson
Town Clerk 06 May 2010

Prior to the meeting commencement there will be a presentation by South Northumberland Radio Group.
This will last approximately 5 minutes.

OPEN SESSION
The Chair to invite members of the public present to put questions to, or draw relevant matters to the attention of the Council prior to commencement of business. This question time will last for a period of 15 minutes overall (which may be extended if the Chairman deems it necessary) and each question is limited to 3 minutes per person.
In order to give every member of the public a fair chance of asking a question, each person will be limited to two questions at each session. The above covers both verbal and written submissions.
Any member of the public who asks a question should first state their name and address.

1) ELECTION OF MAYOR
To elect the Mayor of West Bedlington Town Council for the next 12 months

2) ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
To elect the Deputy Mayor of West Bedlington Town Council for the next 12 months

3) REVIEW OF SUB GROUPS
To review the relevance and memberships of current sub groups

4) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

5) MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To sign as a correct record the minutes of the West Bedlington Town Council meeting held on 08 April 2010

6) MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

7) DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
To receive from members in respect of any terms included on the agenda for this meeting, disclosure of any personal or prejudicial interests.

8) ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive announcements on any matters which the Chair wishes to bring to the attention of members.
Attendance at NALC larger council’s forum

9) CORRESPONDENCE
To receive any items of correspondence addressed to the Council
To review any questionnaires requested to be filled in by the Council.

10) WORKING GROUPS
To receive reports from working groups:

a. Finance (Councillors Aynsley, and Allen)
To update the Council on the current financial position for the year 2009 / 2010
To request the Council to approve the final accounts for the year 2009 / 2010
Accounts have been attached to the agenda for members of the public to have.

b. Communications and Events (Councillors Barret and Shephard)

c. Premises (Councillors Harratt and Pegg)

d. Planning (Councillors Major and Todd)
The Council’s decision on planning applications:

An application has been received to demolish the Traveller’s site at Hartford Bridge and rebuild it with better facilities.

There may be additions from planning applications after the agenda is issued

e. Community Support (Councillors Hedley and Shephard)

11) SOUTH NORTHUMBERLAND RADIO GROUP
SNRG are requesting a donation from the Council
A decision was not made at the last Council meeting - C55/10

12) UPDATE ON COMMUNITY CENTRE
To update the Council on the current position with regard to Bedlington Community Centre (BCC)

13) TRANSFER OF SERVICES FROM NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
To update the Council on the current position regarding the transfer of allotments, play areas and bus shelters.

a. SLA agreements are prepared for signature

b. Legal transfer documents have been received from NCC.
The Council are requested to make a decision on whether or not to employ a solicitor to review the transfers.

14) INTERNAL AUDIT
a.To update the Council with the report from the internal auditor, Mr. Richard Slater.

b. The Council are requested to appoint Mr Richard Slater as internal auditor for the next financial year 2010 / 11.

15) ATTENDANCE AT SOUTH EAST NORTHUMBERLAND PARISH NETWORK The Council have been requested to attend the meetings of the above group.

16) CLERK’S REPORT
A schedule of payments for Council approval

17) CLERK’S CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
The Council are requested to adopt the employment contract of the Clerk

18) ANY OTHER BUSINESS
To consider any other items for information only including items to be brought forward to the next meeting.

19) DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the Council will be held Thursday 10 June at 6pm in the Salvation Army Hall]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 20:52:20 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2845-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-13-may-1800/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2800-community-centre-update-from-councillor-pegg/ BEDLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
UPDATE FROM COUNCILLOR ARTHUR PEGG
Contrary to what you may have read in the media there is no intention of closing Bedlington Community Centre. You can rest assured that I am working very hard to ensure that the facility remains open.

I write this note to inform you of the current position regarding the attempts to have the Centre remain open. First, negotiations are taking place to appoint some person or some organisation to take on the running of the Centre. At the moment there are two such organisations who are interested in running the Centre.

The negotiations are complex with regard as to how the owner of the Centre would be willing to allow the facility to be leased – obviously each side wanting the best deal possible. Northumberland County Council is fully aware of the tight deadline and is therefore making every effort to complete things as soon as possible.

On top of this complication there is also the question as to who should own the Centre in the future. Should it remain in the hands of the County Council or should the Town Council take on the ownership and all of the responsibility that that entails?

So you can see with so many things to consider an immediate solution is not possible. Once the details have been worked out, to the satisfaction of all those involved, then an announcement will be made as to the way forward for Bedlington Community Centre.

The County Council is an open and transparent Authority and as far as the Town Council is concerned it will not take on ownership of the Centre without due consideration of all of the consequences.

In the past the Centre has not been run on a strict commercial basis but this must change in the future so that it becomes self sustaining. It is regarded as the ‘hub’ of the town and should continue to be so.

If you have any queries/questions/concerns regarding the above then please contact me as below.




Cllr Pegg

Tel 01670 534041 0r 01670 823963

Email: Arthur.Pegg@northumberland.gov.uk

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To qualify for an award the applicant must be able to demonstrate clearly that any funding from West Bedlington Town Council will benefit the Town, or residents of the Town.

The rules and conditions are set out in the application form. There are two versions attached here - a Word document which can be filled in electronically or a PDF which you can print and fill in by hand.

 BedlingtonCommunityChest Application Form.doc (59.5K)
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 BedlingtonCommunityChest Application Form.pdf (67.06K)
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•  NHW bedlington 07 march 10.doc (162K)
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]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:24:16 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2730-march-neighbourhood-watch-newsletter/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2720-buskers-night-at-the-bull/
Just to let you know that as of this Thursday i will be starting an open mic night at the black bull in bedlington. If you play an instrument or sing or both please feel free to take to the (sort of) stage and give us a tune! If not then just come along and enjoy the music!

We have guitars and mics so if u just want to come and sing us something im sure we'll be able to supply the music

Hope to see some of u there!

Please spread the word

Thanks

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:52:47 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2720-buskers-night-at-the-bull/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2719-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-11-march-6pm/
To: ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

You are hereby requested to attend a meeting of WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL to be held at Bedlington Salvation Army Hall, Hartford Road West Bedlington on Thursday 11 March at 6 pm

The agenda for the meeting is set out below.

John Nicholson
Town Clerk 05 March 2010


OPEN SESSION
The Chair to invite members of the public present to put questions to, or draw relevant matters to the attention of the Council prior to commencement of business. This question time will last for a period of 15 minutes overall (which may be extended if the Chairman deems it necessary) and each question is limited to 3 minutes per person.
In order to give every member of the public a fair chance of asking a question, each person will be limited to two questions at each session. The above covers both verbal and written submissions.
Any member of the public who asks a question should first state their name and address.


1) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE


2) MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To sign as a correct record the minutes of the West Bedlington Town Council meeting held on 4 February 2010

3) MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
3 residents so far have requested e-mailed agendas and minutes.
They are now being sent out.
Agendas for Council meetings are being left on seats for members prior to meetings.


4) DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
To receive from members in respect of any terms included on the agenda for this meeting, disclosure of any personal or prejudicial interests.


5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive announcements on any matters which the Chair wishes to bring to the attention of members.


6) CORRESPONDENCE
To receive any items of correspondence addressed to the Council


7) UPDATE ON BEDLINGTON OLD SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
- To update the Council on the response from The Planning Inspectorate to the letter written to them by the Clerk on behalf of the Council

- To update the Council with the progress of the petition against the proposed development

- To inform the Council of the contents of a letter received from Mr.D.Murphy. M.P. for Wansbeck

8) UPDATE ON LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
a. To make the Council aware of Northumberland County Council’s position on public library’s.

b. To discuss the current position with regard to Bedlington Community Centre (BCC)
Update the Council on the outcome of the meeting 5 February with BCC managers.


9) NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM
To decide whether or not to proceed with the Council’s entry into Northumbria in Bloom
The spring inspection by the judging panel is scheduled for 19 April 2010


10) LEASE OF OFFICE WITHIN BEDLINGTON COUNCIL OFFICES
NCC has drawn up a lease for 1 year relating the occupation of an office in Bedlington Council Offices.
The Council can decide whether or not they are ready to sign the lease.

11) PURCHASE OF WEB DOMAIN NAMES
The Council are requested to sanction the purchase two web names:
westbedlingtontowncouncil.org.uk
westbedlingtontowncouncil.co.uk
This will secure the names for a future web page.

12) COMMUNITY CHEST

The Community Support Group of the Council are proposing the approval of The West Bedlington Town Council Community Chest scheme


13) WORKING GROUPS
To receive reports from working groups:

a. Finance (Councillors Aynsley, and Allen)
To update the Council on the current financial position for the year 2009 / 2010
b. Communications and Events (Councillors Barret and Shephard)

c. Premises (Councillors Harratt and Pegg)
Office lease covered in item 10


d. Planning (Councillors Major and Todd)
- The Council’s decision on planning applications:
10/S/0023
10/S/0027
10/S/0028

There may be additions from planning applications after the agenda is issued

e. Community Support (Councillors Hedley and Shephard)
Community Chest is covered in item 12

13) 14) CLERK’S REPORT

a) Schedule of payments produced for Council approval

b. To update the Council in discussions with Northumberland County Council on IT support available from 1 April 2010

15) ANY OTHER BUSINESS
To consider any other items for information only including items to be brought forward to the next meeting.

-Next Meeting - Clerk’s terms and conditions + office opening hours if applicable
-Standing / Financial Orders review


16) DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held Thursday 8 April at 6pm in the Salvation Army Hall


WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCILLORS: Arthur Pegg (Town Mayor), George Todd (Deputy Town Mayor), Mary Allen, Tracy Aynsley, Anthony Barrett, Peter Harrat, Paul Hedley, Ronald Major, Stephen Shephard,]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:16:17 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2719-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-11-march-6pm/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2685-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-4-february/
To: ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

You are hereby requested to attend a meeting of WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL to be held at Bedlington Salvation Army Hall, Hartford Road West Bedlington on Thursday 04 February at 6 pm

The agenda for the meeting is set out below.

John Nicholson
Town Clerk 29 January 2010


OPEN SESSION
The Chair to invite members of the public present to put questions to, or draw relevant matters to the attention of the Council prior to commencement of business. This question time will last for a period of 15 minutes overall (which may be extended if the Chairman deems it necessary) and each question is limited to 3 minutes per person.
In order to give every member of the public a fair chance of asking a question, each person will be limited to two questions at each session. The above covers both verbal and written submissions.
Any member of the public who asks a question should first state their name and address.


1) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE


2) MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To sign as a correct record the minutes of the West Bedlington Town Council meeting held on 13 January 2010

3) MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES



4) DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
To receive from members in respect of any terms included on the agenda for this meeting, disclosure of any personal or prejudicial interests.


5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive announcements on any matters which the Chair wishes to bring to the attention of members.

a. Update to the Council by the Chairman from the NALC larger councils forum.
This meeting was held 28 January 2010


6) CORRESPONDENCE
To receive any items of correspondence addressed to the Council


7) UPDATE ON BEDLINGTON OLD SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
To discuss progress the progress in raising awareness of the result of the planning appeal, and the progress in raising a petition stating disagreement with the planning decision.


8) UPDATE ON LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
a. To make the Council aware of Northumberland County Council’s position on public library’s.

b. To discuss the current position with regard to Bedlington Community Centre


9) BUDGET AND PRECEPT
To approve the draft budget and approve a precept to be raised in tax year 2010 / 2011, and to make Northumberland County Council aware of the amount of the precept.


10) CHANGE OF NAME: BECOME BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL?
a. To update the Council on the process on how to change the name of the Council.
b. To discuss whether or not the Council are ready to make a decision whether or not to proceed.

11) NEW WORKING GROUP
To note that a new working group is currently being set up to review how the Council can help the local community with financial support and assistance.
Councillors Shephard and Hedley will manage that group.


12) WORKING GROUPS
To receive reports from working groups:

a. Finance (Councillors Aynsley, and Allen)
Budget and precept has been taken as a separate agenda item
b. Communications and Events (Councillors Barret and Shephard)
c. Premises (Councillors Harratt and Pegg)
d. Planning (Councillors Major and Todd)

- The Council’s decision on planning applications:
09/E/00535
09/E/00536
09/E/00542
09/E/00543
10/S/0003
10/S/0008
09/E00547
09/E/00548
There may be additions from planning applications after the agenda is issued



13) CLERK’S REPORT

a. Schedule of payments for Council approval

b. To update the Council in discussions with Northumberland County Council on IT support available from 1 April 2010

14) ANY OTHER BUSINESS
To consider any other items for information only including items to be brought forward to the next meeting.


15) DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held Thursday 11 March at 6pm in the Salvation Army Hall]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:13:39 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2685-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-4-february/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2679-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-4th-february/
The agenda will follow soon but the main items will be:

UPDATE ON BEDLINGTON OLD SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
To discuss the progress in raising awareness of the result of the planning appeal, and the progress in raising a petition stating disagreement with the planning decision.

UPDATE ON LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
a -To make the Council aware of Northumberland County Council’s position on public libraries
b -To discuss the current position with regard to Bedlington Community Centre

BUDGET AND PRECEPT
To approve the draft budget and approve a precept to be raised in tax year 2010 / 2011, and to make Northumberland County Council aware of the amount of the precept.

CHANGE OF NAME: BECOME BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL?
a - To update the Council on the process on how to change the name of the Council.
b - To discuss whether or not the Council are ready to make a decision whether or not to proceed.

NEW WORKING GROUP
To note that a new working group is currently being set up to review how the Council can help the local community with financial support and assistance.]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:21:48 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2679-west-bedlington-town-council-thursday-4th-february/ http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2643-west-bedlington-town-council-13-january-2010/
Just thought you would like to Know our next meeting.




WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

To: ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

You are hereby requested to attend a meeting of WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL to be held at Bedlington Salvation Army Hall, Hartford Road West Bedlington on Wednesday 13 January at 6 pm

The agenda for the meeting is set out below.

John Nicholson
Town Clerk 06 January 2010


OPEN SESSION
The Chair to invite members of the public present to put questions to, or draw relevant matters to the attention of the Council prior to commencement of business. This question time will last for a period of 15 minutes overall (which may be extended if the Chairman deems it necessary) and each question is limited to 3 minutes per person.
In order to give every member of the public a fair chance of asking a question, each person will be limited to two questions at each session. The above covers both verbal and written submissions.
Any member of the public who asks a question should first state their name and address.

AGENDA



1) APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2) MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
To sign as a correct record the minutes of the West Bedlington Town Council meeting held on 16 December 2009

3) MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

4) DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
To receive from members in respect of any terms included on the agenda for this meeting, disclosure of any personal or prejudicial interests.

5) ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive announcements on any matters which the Chair wishes to bring to the attention of members.

6) CORRESPONDENCE
To receive any items of correspondence addressed to the Council


7) WORKING GROUPS
To receive reports from working groups:

a. Finance (Councillors Aynsley, and Allen)
b. Communications and Events (Councillors Barret and Shephard)
c. Premises (Councillors Harratt and Pegg)
d. Planning (Councillors Major and Todd)

8) ANY OTHER BUSINESS
To consider any other items for information only including items to be brought forward to the next meeting.

9) DATE OF NEXT MEETING

To agree a date and time for the next meeting of the Council

WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCILLORS: Arthur Pegg (Town Mayor), George Todd (Deputy Town Mayor), Mary Allen, Tracy Aynsley, Anthony Barrett, Peter Harrat, Paul Hedley, Ronald Major, Stephen Shephard,]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:52:59 +0000 http://www.bedlington.co.uk/community/topic/2643-west-bedlington-town-council-13-january-2010/