Agenda and draft minutes

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

The Chairman to inform Members of the Public of the emergency evacuation procedure.

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

Minutes of the last meeting of Parish Liaison held on 12 December 2018. Resolved.

None.

Peter Winter, Treasurer, Ryedale Environment Forum.

A presentation was given by Peter Winter, Treasurer, Ryedale Environment Group. Peter gave a brief explanation of the group and its function and the current projects the group are involved with.

A Representative asked if the group would collaborate with a Community Charter Group. Peter responded that yes the group have already worked with such groups and would invite any such groups to attend an Environment Group meeting.

Jos Holmes, Senior Commissioning Officer, RDC.

A presentation was given by Jos Holmes, Senior Commissioning Officer, RDC. Following a Scrutiny Review, Jos outlined how RDC plan to contribute towards the reduction in global temperature rise. The full Scrutiny report is available on the RDC website.

Jos Holmes, Senior Commissioning Officer, RDC

A presentation was given by Jos Holmes, Senior Commissioning Officer, RDC. Jos gave a brief description on the three available grant schemes. The Community Grant, Flood Grant and 106 Grants schemes are continuing this year. There are 3 rounds in the year. Further information on the grants, criteria, closing dates and application form are available on the RDC website.

A Representative asked when the 106 grants would be replaced with the new Community Infrastructure Levy CIL and if more information about the CIL could be given at a future Parish Liaison Meeting. Jos responded that the new Levy was in place now. The Clerk made a note for it to be a future agenda item.

Kay Morrison, Senior Development Officer, Community First Yorkshire.

A presentation was given by Kay Morrison and Lizzie Clapham, Community First Yorkshire. The initiative acts as a platform for organisations and volunteers to find each other and promote opportunities. The presentation included a tour of the website and how to register your organisation and how to register as a volunteer. For more information visit their website at www.volunteeringinnorthyorkshire.org.uk

Jodie Peckitt, Service Manager, Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource.

A presentation was given by Jodie Peckitt, Service Manager, Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource. Jodie gave an overview of the services provided and asked that community representatives raise awareness in their communities. Jodie would welcome any opportunities to come and speak to community groups and parishes. More information can be found on their website at www.carersresource.net or by emailing staff@carersresource.net.

There were no further questions.

There was no other business.

The Chairman thanked all the presenters and representatives for attending.

The meeting closed at 8:30

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 18 September 2019 at 7pm.