DISTRICT NEWS: Catcliffe

PARISH COUNCIL: Councillors Cooper and Simpson have tendered their resignations leaving 2 vacancies. Interested parties should contact the clerk. All business including bookings can be dealt with by emailing the clerk at [email protected] or by telephone on 01709 837550. Please allow 48 hours for replies. There is a booking form for the hall along with details of the council’s work at www.catcliffeparishcouncil.com. There is also a Facebook page.

LITTER PICK: The monthly Litter Pick will take place on Saturday, February 29. Volunteers should meet at the Memorial Hall at 10am to pick up equipment.

PARKWAY ACTION GROUP: The group is consulting with R.M.B.C. and other agencies on sound and environmental issues arising from the proposed new Parkway layout. To join the group or to see latest full information on updates please contact Shaun Pashley at [email protected] or 07771 597669.

ST MARYS CHURCH: Services at 11am every Sunday with breakfast served at 10.15am. Full details of the Rivers Team’s other services and events can be found at http://www.therivers-team.com. Contact the Rivers Team on 01709 361630 for baptism, wedding, funeral and all enquiries.

CATCLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL: The school website is at https://www.learnerstrust.org/cps where full details of school activities, letters home and other information is available. There is also an active Facebook and Twitter feed. The e-mail address is [email protected] and the phone number is 01709 828598.

MEMORIAL HALL: N.B. Please check with organisers or the parish clerk for activity details. YOGA/MEDITATION: First Monday in month 7-9-pm. Craig Martin 07928 921582. ZUMBA: Tuesday 6-6.45pm. Lee Evans 07540 987493 or [email protected]. INDOOR BOWLING: Tuesday at 7pm. New members welcome. Peter Wragg 01709 362575. BOOT CAMP: Wednesday 6-7pm Aime Merry. [email protected]. 07900 351851. SCOTTISH DANCING: Wednesday at 7.30 pm. Debbie Crossley at [email protected] or 07905 671921. ACTIVE REGEN: Gentle exercise including chair aerobics and plenty of chat on Thursday mornings at 10am. These sessions are free and refreshments are included. Contact Gary Whittaker on 01909 510775 for all enquiries. YOGA: Thursday 7–8.30pm. Contact Maria Pittaway at [email protected], 07837 307062 or attend a session. CHANCE TO DANCE: Dancing classes take place Friday evenings at 5.30pm. The third Friday in the month is a social evening starting at 7pm. Contact Teresa Morton at tmchance2 [email protected] or 07706

151934 for further details. POSITIVE PAWS: Sunday 10 –12pm. Dog training classes. Please book by calling 07969 390155 or email [email protected].

JACKS THEATRE SCHOOL: Classes now available, all ages. Contact Olivia Egan. [email protected] or 07779 582155.

COFFEE POT: The Potters meet on Tuesday mornings at 10am in St Marys Church. Everyone is welcome for lively chat, reminiscing, coffee, tea and cakes. And it’s free. Contact Peter Wragg on 01709 362575 or Gerry Screaton on 07914 683610.

MEADOWS EARLY YEARS CENTRE: The centre is located behind Catcliffe Primary School. Contact Judi Riley on 07494 130955 or e-mail [email protected].

ELECTED MEMBERS: Councillor Buckley holds surgeries at the Memorial Hall on periodic Friday evenings at 5pm. Tel: 07775 822147. Email: [email protected]. Councillor Simpson’s surgeries are at the Memorial Hall every second Wednesday at 5pm excluding school holidays. Tel: 01709 255946. Email: [email protected]. uk. Councillor Carter has no surgeries booked at present in Catcliffe. Tel: 07490 921955. Email: [email protected]. All councillors have surgeries elsewhere in the ward, see https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/councillors/specificWard/15/brinsworth_and_catcliffe.

JANUARY COUNCIL MEETING: In Attendance: Cllr Marsh, Cllr Cooper, Cllr Healy, Cllr Green, Cllr Tideswell, Cllr Simpson, Cllr DeVeaux, Cllr Pashley and Cllr Kirk-Kingstone. Cllr Buckley also attended. The Clerk advised that Leslie Kirk-Kingstone had attended the meeting to fill the Parish Council vacancy. Council approved the co-option and Cllr Kirk-Kingstone signed the acceptance of office form. Declarations of interest: Cllr Pashley: Item 12/2020 – Parkway Maintenance. Public Session. 7 members of the public attended the meeting. A resident advised that a meeting would be taking place later in the month with MP Sarah Champion to discuss the A630 Parkway widening scheme and impact it will have on residents. The petition regarding the same matter had been handed in to RMBC at the full Council meeting. The residents questioned whether a new RMBC contact had been assignaed to the project, Cllr Simpson advised that Simon Moss is the RMBC contact. Cllr Simpson also advised that he had reiterated to RMBC the importance of installing sound barriers between the houses and A630 Parkway. Cllr Pashley advised that she would be contacting DEFRA as the highway is a noise and emissions hotspot. A resident raised concerns with the effect the pollution is having on the health of residents and children in the area. The Clerk advised that a request for information could be made to the Clinical Commissioning Group. A resident raised concerns with the speed limit on New Brinsworth Road, Council members advised that the matter is being looked into and requests have been made for RMBC to reduce the speed limit for several years. A resident reported issues with anti-social behaviour occurring on the grassed areas at the entrance to Oliver’s Way, Cllr Buckley agreed to raise the issues at the next Borough Councillor meeting. A resident reported an issue with leaves outside Catcliffe Primary School, the Clerk agreed to report the issue to RMBC. Minutes: The minutes were approved and signed as a true record. Matters arising: Cllr Cooper questioned whether there had been any updates from RMBC regarding the “Welcome to Catcliffe” signs. The Clerk advised that no updates had been received. Borough Councillors: Cllr Buckley advised that he would arrange for PCSO’s to carry out speed checks on Sheffield Lane. Cllr Cooper advised that they had carried out checks previously but had attended during a quiet period. Cllr Tideswell suggested carrying out the speed checks between 4pm and 6pm. Cllr Simpson advised that RMBC are implementing a Social Value Policy, which involves sourcing local companies for contracts. Matters Relating to the Parish: Cllr Green reported a faulty street light outside Riverside Spice: Clerk to report to RMBC. Cllr Green reported an issue with litter around the Morrisons car park: Clerk to report the matter to Morrisons. Cllr Green reported an issue with dog fouling on Poplar Way recreation ground. Cllr Pashley reported a damaged bin outside Catcliffe Primary School: The Clerk advised that the matter had been reported to RMBC in December.Cllr Healy reported an abandoned bin on Nursery Drive: Clerk to report to RMBC. Cllr Pashley reported an issue with bins being left on the footpath on Brinsworth Road, the residents are not using the bins correctly which has led to them not being emptied. The Clerk advised that the landlord of the properties and RMBC had been notified. Cllr Healy reported an issue with litter being left behind on bin collection day on High Hazel Crescent and the surrounding streets, Streetpride seem to ignore the issue: Clerk to write to Streetpride. Cllr Tideswell reported an issue with a grass verge opposite the Glassworks development, the verge has been churned up by construction traffic: Clerk to report to RMBC. Cllr Tideswell reported an abandoned bin on Frederick Street: Clerk to report to RMBC. Cllr Cooper reported a missing manhole cover at the top of Sheffield Lane: Clerk to report to RMBC. Cllr Green reported an issue with a cone causing an obstruction on the road leading to Morrisons, Clerk to write to Boundary Mills. Cllr DeVeaux reported several abandoned supermarket trolleys: Clerk to write to Morrisons. Open Matters Relating to the Parish: Damaged/ missing manhole cover: Sheffield Lane/Waverley View: Ongoing. Fly tipping: St Mary’s Drive: Ongoing. Graffiti issues on bridge leading from St Mary’s Drive: Ongoing. Flood Committee: Cllr Green advised that arrangements are being made to meet with Yorkshire Water, RMBC and Harworth Estates. Cllr Pashley advised that she would compile a report for the committee as there were issues with flooding on Brinsworth Road. Cllr Tideswell advised that the staff at Chapel Walk Centre are happy for a key safe to be located at the centre for the lock on the Frederick Street Gate; residents are also happy that the trees have been cut back. Highways and Footpaths: Reduction of New Brinsworth Road speed limit: Council agreed for the Clerk to write to Sarah Champion. Cllr Simpson advised that the funding for “Slow Down” signs will be discussed at the next Ward Councillor meeting. Community Litter Pick: Council agreed to hold sessions on the last Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm. Cllr DeVeaux advised that a community skip would be located on Nursery Drive on 28th January from 10am-12pm. Sheffield Lane and A630 Parkway Maintenance: Discussed earlier. Recreational grounds: To arrange a public open day to review playground designs: The Council were provided with 3 designs for each play area and agreed to arrange a public open day on 25th January from 10am-2pm. Memorial Hall: All bookings approved. Terms and conditions to book Catcliffe Memorial Hall: The Clerk advised that there are no issues with the policy. Health and safety and maintenance issues: The Clerk advised that the caretaker had painted the hall over the Christmas period. Community Café idea: Cllr Simpson suggested arranging pop café sessions at the memorial hall, Cllr cooper advised that lots of assistance would be required to provide a café, Cllr DeVeaux suggested arranging coffee mornings to start with. Planning: RB2020/0016: Land adjacent to Advantage House Poplar Way: Reserved matters application (details of appearance, landscaping, scale and layout) for the erection of a drive-through cafe and/or restaurant (reserved by outline RB2018/1481). No objections raised. Other planning matters: None. Correspondence: RMBC: Health and Safety workshop – January 15, RMBC: Far right Extremism Workshop – January 30 & March 2. YLCA: National Association of Local Councils – Chairman’s Open Letter to all Council Members. YLCA: Webinar Training session details – Understanding the Council Code of Conduct. South Yorkshire Police: NPT December newsletter. SYPTE: Rotherham bus service changes from January 25. Dr Alan Billings (South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner) Christmas message. RMBC: Election results. YLCA: White Rose Update. Staffing: Members agreed to meet to discuss the pay rates for 2020-2021 and the probationary period for the caretaker position. The Clerk advised that the litter picker vacancy would be advertised shortly. Finance: Council reviewed and approved the budget, corresponding bank statements and payments. To approve Financial Regulations: Deferred. Draft budget for 2020-2021: Council reviewed the budget, Cllr Marsh proposed to accept the budget and Cllr Tideswell seconded the proposal. Items for future agenda: Spring newsletter, civic service, Grow Catcliffe and coffee mornings. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.30pm.