Agenda and draft minutes

The Chairman welcomed representatives to the meeting and appropriate introductions were made.

The Chairman informed Members of the public of the emergency evacuation procedure.

Minutes of the last meeting of Parish Liaison held on 12 June 2019. Resolved.

None.

Kim Robertshaw and Sarah Wintringham, Housing, RDC

A presentation was given by Sarah Wintringham, Housing, RDC. Sarah gave a brief explanation of PREVENT and asked representatives to help raise awareness. On line courses are available at: 

http://www.elearning.prevent.homeoffice.gov.uk

https://www.elearning.prevent.homeoffice.gov.uk/preventreferrals

https://www.elearning.prevent.homeoffice.gov.uk/channelawareness

Jill Thompson, Planning and Development Manager, RDC

A presentation was given by Jill Thompson, Planning and Development Manager, RDC. Jill gave an overview of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Jill explained how the money is calculated and the proportion that goes to the Parish/Town Council.

A representative asked for a definition of a ‘Self Build’.

Jill replied that she would email the Parishes and Town Clerks with the exact description given in the regulations.

A representative asked if Parishes/Towns could be notified when they had been allocated CIL.

Jill is going to request that the Development Management Team alert Parishes/Towns.

Margaret Wallace, Head of Customer Services, RDC.

A presentation was given by Margaret Wallace, Head of Customer Services, RDC. Margaret explained how the Place Standard toolkit worked. The toolkit is designed to help communities start a structured conversation about the assets of a place, as well as areas that could be improved. The toolkit is being piloted in Pickering on Wednesday 25^th September 5pm at the Memorial Hall. An informative video about the toolkit was shown. A link to the video is on our website on the information page, link given under item 10.

Colleen Allwood, Project Development Officer, Community First Yorkshire.

A presentation was given by Colleen Allwood, Project Development Officer, Community First Yorkshire. Colleen gave an overview of the project and asked represestnatives to raise awareness in their areas. The project would be taking new referrals up until Christmas 2019. So far the project had helped 800 direct veterans as well as the calls and advice given to carers, family and friends.

There were no further questions.

There was no other business.

The Chairman thanked all the presenters and representatives for attending.

Link to presentations and further information on items discussed at the meeting: https://www.ryedale.gov.uk/your-council/local-information-statistics/parish-liaison-information.html

The next Parish Liaison Meeting will be held on Wednesday 11 December 2019.