Archived Noticeboard
February 2021
(Local) Plumber has assessed the needed work on leaks and will deal with them on Saturday 20th, as he has existing commitments until then.
January 2021
Needed / Planned for works info.
November - December 2020
Strange times...On Behalf of Briercliffe.
October 2020
August/ September 2020
After waste removal (hopefully wb. 27.09.2020) creation of 3 new allotments will be considered, costed and funded from the Allotments header of the Parish Council's budget, raised through yearly rental income.
July/ August 2020
...in July 2020
Initial thanks go to Cllr. Simon Dack for sourcing and freely providing planings which our contractors, G.S.A. Landscapes & Gardening, have expertly used.
A local resident has stated,
” Without a doubt the best repairs to that road I have seen in the 21 years I've lived in Briercliffe...an epic job!”
The trimmed hedge facings will be removed shortly and tops tended to in the fullness of time.
A local resident has stated,
” Without a doubt the best repairs to that road I have seen in the 21 years I've lived in Briercliffe...an epic job!”
The trimmed hedge facings will be removed shortly and tops tended to in the fullness of time.
...would be a great community spirit endeavour with "bloomin results" ;)...but of course we will ensure their survival come what may!
The planning application for houses off Standen Hall Road will be heard by Burnley's Development Control Committee (tonight) Wednesday 24.06.2020 at 18.30 and can be viewed live via YouTube
Link to page: https://burnley.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=139&MId=1371&Ver=4 ...then click on the "Development Control Committee 24.06.2020" YouTube link under the "Media" header. Planning was approved...
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From: Anne Kelly - Chair/Treasurer of the Briercliffe Community Centre Committee
Briercliffe Community Centre, Jubilee Street, is closed until further notice due to the current health situation.
Should you need get in touch please contact Roger Frost Tel: 01282 435863 or Email: rogerbfrost@hotmail.co.uk
NHS Overview-Coronavirus (COVID-19) -Do's and Dont's...
Briercliffe Community Centre, Jubilee Street, is closed until further notice due to the current health situation.
Should you need get in touch please contact Roger Frost Tel: 01282 435863 or Email: rogerbfrost@hotmail.co.uk
NHS Overview-Coronavirus (COVID-19) -Do's and Dont's...
Briercliffe with Extwistle Parish Council
May "Round-up"
It has been brought to the Parish Council’s attention that there are a number of rumours and speculations currently being circulated. The Council would like to clarify the actual position away from these imaginative and incorrect tales.
Parish Land Sale
The decision to sell one plot of Parish Land was actually taken by a previous Parish Council back in September 2017 with a caveat to prevent building on the land. At the time the resident did not pursue this proposition but is now in a position to proceed.
The current Council has taken it upon itself to check if the land sale decision is legally permissible and under what circumstances, seeking professional advice. The matter is confidential at this stage as it would give the proposed buyer an unfair advantage to be aware of the Councils position, and any potential limitations to any sale. Hence on legal advice discussions are at the exclusion of the Public. The current Council has not taken any decisions on the request at this stage.
At the April online meeting Councillors considered legal advice given, ascertained the exact requirements for the land and have agreed to get an independent valuation for a specific proposed purpose. Once an independent value is obtained, at a public meeting, the Council will then consider the proposed land sale, for the agreed-on purpose…at the independently valued price.
Lengthsman Tender
Tender specifications were sent out to a number of interested parties, however, due to current Government Covid 19 restrictions it has been decided not appropriate to enter into a contract that potentially could not be safely carried out. So the Council has agreed to offer out specific elements that may be deemed “essential” community work, such as Parish pathway clearing/ grass cutting, on a contract by contract basis until restrictions are relaxed or eventually rescinded.
Other planned for works, such as the very comprehensive 5 year woodland management plan for the “Woodland Walk,” will be undertaken as soon as it is safe to do so. We were hoping to build up a band of local volunteers who (once social distancing laws permit) could work with our contracted “specialist” to manage and develop this well used natural habitat… (within yearly financial constraints of course).
This Council is taking a cautious and prudent way forwards whilst staying legal, ensuring essential work is still carried out and that the money we all pay in our precept is used appropriately and safely.
The fact that our previous Lengthsman did not tender for the contract is his own decision…
Private Venture on the Allotments.
We have been made aware of a post on Social Media that once again seems to have been made up to stir anger… around selling off the recently drained land, a issue that the Parish Council denies. We have been clear from the start that when finances, time, weather and now Covid-19 restrictions permit, the land will be considered for creation of allotments, and this is covered below.
Provision of new allotments on drained land
The Council, with a number of very helpful volunteers, did provide a drain on the land below the allotments in 2018 at a total cost of £1,696.50, £1,332.00 of which was paid to North West Services for the delivery cost and use of a large scale digger and dump truck and the salary of 1 professionally trained driver over a weekend. The second professionally trained driver, a Councillor, gave of his time voluntarily. This specialist equipment allowed the Council to complete the job in 2 days and, selflessly, a local farmer also volunteered his time and additional machinery to help when a mechanical problem occurred,…ensuring this project could be completed in budget and in the allotted time.
The main purpose of this project was to drain water from the existing allotments above this area, which were becoming waterlogged. As a consequence of this it is hoped that extra allotments will be viable on parts of this land when: finances permit expansion- with new fencing, gates, pathways and water provision… all of which has to be resourced from yearly allotment rental income.
This drainage work was paid for out of a designated Project Fund for that year after consulting with tenants and parishioners at Parish Council meetings, and not out of the Allotment budget. It was therefore additional work over and above the maintenance provided by the allotment rental income. Overall expenditure/ work in 2018 on the Allotments cost £8,692.18, the rental income was £5,754.29. This would have been far more had volunteers not got “stuck in” to the project.
Social Media posts
When reading posts on Social Media about the Parish Council and its activities, please do bear in mind that unless they are posts from the Parish Council page, the chances are it is someone trying to whip up a frenzy with made-up stories.
The Council is not going to respond to posts online, we are bound by rules and regulations and any questions can be submitted to the clerk, which will then be raised at the monthly Parish Council meeting and responded to.
Information on how the Parish Council is run and how we spend the money received, is always available here on our website.
May "Round-up"
It has been brought to the Parish Council’s attention that there are a number of rumours and speculations currently being circulated. The Council would like to clarify the actual position away from these imaginative and incorrect tales.
Parish Land Sale
The decision to sell one plot of Parish Land was actually taken by a previous Parish Council back in September 2017 with a caveat to prevent building on the land. At the time the resident did not pursue this proposition but is now in a position to proceed.
The current Council has taken it upon itself to check if the land sale decision is legally permissible and under what circumstances, seeking professional advice. The matter is confidential at this stage as it would give the proposed buyer an unfair advantage to be aware of the Councils position, and any potential limitations to any sale. Hence on legal advice discussions are at the exclusion of the Public. The current Council has not taken any decisions on the request at this stage.
At the April online meeting Councillors considered legal advice given, ascertained the exact requirements for the land and have agreed to get an independent valuation for a specific proposed purpose. Once an independent value is obtained, at a public meeting, the Council will then consider the proposed land sale, for the agreed-on purpose…at the independently valued price.
Lengthsman Tender
Tender specifications were sent out to a number of interested parties, however, due to current Government Covid 19 restrictions it has been decided not appropriate to enter into a contract that potentially could not be safely carried out. So the Council has agreed to offer out specific elements that may be deemed “essential” community work, such as Parish pathway clearing/ grass cutting, on a contract by contract basis until restrictions are relaxed or eventually rescinded.
Other planned for works, such as the very comprehensive 5 year woodland management plan for the “Woodland Walk,” will be undertaken as soon as it is safe to do so. We were hoping to build up a band of local volunteers who (once social distancing laws permit) could work with our contracted “specialist” to manage and develop this well used natural habitat… (within yearly financial constraints of course).
This Council is taking a cautious and prudent way forwards whilst staying legal, ensuring essential work is still carried out and that the money we all pay in our precept is used appropriately and safely.
The fact that our previous Lengthsman did not tender for the contract is his own decision…
Private Venture on the Allotments.
We have been made aware of a post on Social Media that once again seems to have been made up to stir anger… around selling off the recently drained land, a issue that the Parish Council denies. We have been clear from the start that when finances, time, weather and now Covid-19 restrictions permit, the land will be considered for creation of allotments, and this is covered below.
Provision of new allotments on drained land
The Council, with a number of very helpful volunteers, did provide a drain on the land below the allotments in 2018 at a total cost of £1,696.50, £1,332.00 of which was paid to North West Services for the delivery cost and use of a large scale digger and dump truck and the salary of 1 professionally trained driver over a weekend. The second professionally trained driver, a Councillor, gave of his time voluntarily. This specialist equipment allowed the Council to complete the job in 2 days and, selflessly, a local farmer also volunteered his time and additional machinery to help when a mechanical problem occurred,…ensuring this project could be completed in budget and in the allotted time.
The main purpose of this project was to drain water from the existing allotments above this area, which were becoming waterlogged. As a consequence of this it is hoped that extra allotments will be viable on parts of this land when: finances permit expansion- with new fencing, gates, pathways and water provision… all of which has to be resourced from yearly allotment rental income.
This drainage work was paid for out of a designated Project Fund for that year after consulting with tenants and parishioners at Parish Council meetings, and not out of the Allotment budget. It was therefore additional work over and above the maintenance provided by the allotment rental income. Overall expenditure/ work in 2018 on the Allotments cost £8,692.18, the rental income was £5,754.29. This would have been far more had volunteers not got “stuck in” to the project.
Social Media posts
When reading posts on Social Media about the Parish Council and its activities, please do bear in mind that unless they are posts from the Parish Council page, the chances are it is someone trying to whip up a frenzy with made-up stories.
The Council is not going to respond to posts online, we are bound by rules and regulations and any questions can be submitted to the clerk, which will then be raised at the monthly Parish Council meeting and responded to.
Information on how the Parish Council is run and how we spend the money received, is always available here on our website.
Hotline to report those who fail to clean up after their dogs...click for more.
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Published advice for Allotment Tenants by:
Further information with regard to points made in our statement above
can be accessed below linked to the "Timeline" of events...
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Briercliffe with Extwistle Parish Council
Lengthsman Scheme Tender
Expressions of interest to deliver the Parish Council Lengthsman Scheme are sought.
The proposed contract for the successful tender will commence on 1st April 2020. The successful applicant will be required to enter into a formal contract with the Council in terms to be agreed.
The Contractor will work an eight-hour day providing an average of 1.35(1) days a week for 48 weeks during the year (total 65(2) days). The minimum cost of the scheme is £8,125(3). Additional days may be required once the 65(2) days contract has been reached. Days will be based on an average and will be flexible with seasonal variations. More days will be worked during the summer months with less days during the winter months.
Interested parties will be asked to provide all certificate and insurance documentation necessary as well as outline the level of service expected, flexibility of service and provide a timescale against a schedule of key jobs.
Expressions of interest should be sent to the Parish Clerk, Briercliffe with Extwistle Parish Council, 842 Padiham Road, Burnley, BB12 6NN or via the Parish Website at www.briercliffeparishcouncil.co.uk or by email to briercliffeparishcouncil@yahoo.co.uk by Friday 27th March, 5:00pm.
Lengthsman Scheme Tender
Expressions of interest to deliver the Parish Council Lengthsman Scheme are sought.
The proposed contract for the successful tender will commence on 1st April 2020. The successful applicant will be required to enter into a formal contract with the Council in terms to be agreed.
The Contractor will work an eight-hour day providing an average of 1.35(1) days a week for 48 weeks during the year (total 65(2) days). The minimum cost of the scheme is £8,125(3). Additional days may be required once the 65(2) days contract has been reached. Days will be based on an average and will be flexible with seasonal variations. More days will be worked during the summer months with less days during the winter months.
Interested parties will be asked to provide all certificate and insurance documentation necessary as well as outline the level of service expected, flexibility of service and provide a timescale against a schedule of key jobs.
Expressions of interest should be sent to the Parish Clerk, Briercliffe with Extwistle Parish Council, 842 Padiham Road, Burnley, BB12 6NN or via the Parish Website at www.briercliffeparishcouncil.co.uk or by email to briercliffeparishcouncil@yahoo.co.uk by Friday 27th March, 5:00pm.
- Subject to the Allotment Self-Management Proposal not being accepted. If the Allotment Self-Management Proposal is accepted this reduces to 1 day a week.
- Subject to the Allotment Self-Management Proposal not being accepted. If the Allotment Self-Management Proposal is accepted this reduces to 48 days.
- Subject to the Allotment Self-Management Proposal not being accepted. If the Allotment Self-Management Proposal is accepted this reduces to 6,000.
Work specification for a Lengthsman service (In Full) |
Policing in Briercliffe - communications update December 2019
To: The Police and Police Commissioner From: BPC
On behalf of Briercliffe Parish Council I am writing as advocate representing the views of people contacting us with issues which could do with remedial investigation and action on the part of The Police. At Parish monthly meetings and through direct contact Councillors are constantly bombarded by complaints about the 101 reporting service. People are left waiting for inordinate amounts of time and simply hang up. I, other Parish Councillors, PC44 Nagina Ahmed, PCSO 7326 Mark Hill, County and Borough Councillors have advised people to report online, but a sizeable proportion of those affected by nuisance behaviour are elderly and do not have access or skills to use this facility. As a result the many and growing unacceptable occurrences instigated by large “gangs” of minors, currently happening in and around Briercliffe at night, and especially at weekends, is not accurately being reflected. As a result policing strategies become misinformed and therefore not able to be appropriately adapted to meet the needs of this increasing problem. Over successive weekends there have been large groups of children (between 20 and 30) in one crowd terrorising people (and yes I use this word intentionally) across the village with activities ranging from: goading by shouting at them through their letterboxes which has made people fearful, worried and ultimately scared in their own homes or conversely for others more likely to take matters into their own hands ; setting fire to builders skips outside houses (the Fire Brigade were in attendance); and pulling security gates and levelling fencing erected at the Queen and Kings Mill site intended to stop access to a potentially dangerous area due to possible building structural weaknesses and the danger of falling masonry. PC Ahkmed delivered a report of recorded reported incidents from PCSO Mark Hill at our September’s Parish Council Meeting which covered the period 16th July to 15th September: 22 nuisance logs mainly ASB, Queen Street a hotspot, Police have suspicions of those responsible and are checking CCTV; 7 personal logs including a skip fire, 3 youths have been put on Community Protection Notices following the tipping of a bin, residents asked to share CCTV images with the Police; 3 burglaries with 1 Domestic Violence related;4 thefts; 3 criminal damage; 6 vehicle crimes and number of parking issues. Thanks to PC Ahmed’s valuable presence and delivery… also to PCSO Mark Hill for their combined official report and efforts in the field – very much appreciated. Last month a (stolen) car was burnt out next to Parish Council garages and (possibly unrelated) the same secure garage compound was later that month targeted again resulting in doors needing fixing and tenants motorbikes being damaged… but thankfully due to an uncompromised perimeter fence and secured gate contents of the garages could not be removed. Drivers have been experiencing children riding up and down roads and paths on bikes and older children on trial motorbikes without regard for traffic or pedestrians or indeed themselves (no protective gear). Teenage car drivers have been racing on the main road all the way through the built up areas out into the countryside beyond, often with cars making intentionally high levels of noise. Harrison Street allotments and garages have been attacked mainly suffering vandalism, with one vintage car being “trashed.” A pensioner on Harrison Street has been subjected to a flasher at her window… The row of shops which includes the pharmacy/ takeaway and Spar has had multiple incidents of verbal abuse and some physical damage to buildings as well as cars being parked erratically – some at ninety degrees to the road/pavement not parallel to it. Also noted here is that there have been drugs sold from cars as well as at the Bus Turning Circle and out towards Thursdsen… A few months ago we had to deal with arson of a newly built community viewing platform…Thanks are extended to PC 6215 Dan Healey who investigated and (with PC44 Nagina Ahmed) interviewed suspects, but unfortunately these inquiries could not gather enough evidence to bring the (youth) perpetrators to justice. At the time a major campaign for “restorative justice” was undertaken by Community groups, (contact was made regarding this with the Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw). I recognise all of these instances are in themselves not the most serious “wrong-doings” the Police are being asked to deal with, but week in…week out, growing concerns are being magnified due to a regular build-up of relentless low level antisocial problems, with some comments on certain community Facebook sites alluding to sorting these problems out! Some individuals have had to install CCTV around their properties as they regularly get targeted being end houses on terraced rows…one such lady was very upset at a Parish Meeting as this constant barrage was making her feel ill in her own home and her pets terrified…. We are thankful and aware that Borough Councillors have been talking with “Supervision” to set in place revised and increased patrols and that a Policing Plan has been devised to prevent incidents, but this is inherently and effectively misinformed due to lack of reporting and therefore these new plans are not having the desired reduction in incidents. Is there any current initiative which could be worked on to combine Police/community effective efforts in identifying culprits through, for example, a community/ Police CCTV system at key flash points such as the Spar/ Queen Street down to the mills /Bus turning circle maybe? I have been asked: Do the work patterns/ hours of PC’s and PCSO’s assigned to Briercliffe match the times most major problems occur especially at night over the weekend and during weekday nights? Are there any other joint initiatives the local community and Police can work together on? Thank you for taking the time to digest and I hope respond with possible positive ways forward. We await eagerly your reply which will be shared at our Parish Meetings, in our Newsletter and through our Community Notice Boards and online. Kind regards, Russell Hawkes. (Chairman of Briercliffe Parish Council) |
To: BPC From: Inspector 205 Duncan Arthur
Mr Hawkes, Thank you again for your e-mail in relation to Policing in the Briercliffe ward in Burnley. In relation to one of your points, the issues around reporting via 101, I understand your concerns, and you may well already be aware of the investments made into our Control room. As you can appreciate, this is not an issue limited to Briercliffe, but one that affects residents across Lancashire, and efforts are continually being made to address it. I appreciate also that online reporting is not an option for everyone, however where possible (in non-emergency situations) it is often the quickest and most efficient method, and thank you for your own efforts to promote it. In terms of your general enquiry about the Policing of Briercliffe, as you aware the structure of Local Policing changed last year. You now have a local P.C.S.O. who you refer to and clearly have a constructive and positive relationship with. The area is also, falling in the East Burnley area, covered by two Community Beat Managers (along with other wards). Additionally, all areas are covered by response officers who provide the 24/7 Policing function. As you mentioned, for example, it was one of the response officers who led the investigation into the arson at the viewing platform. These officers work in conjunction with the P.C.S.O. and the Community Beat Managers to investigate incidents as well as working towards preventative measures and problem solving. We are delighted to work alongside you, the local residents, particularly in the problem solving element of our work, and we are happy to discuss further. As you mention, I have previously met with local Borough councillors to discuss issues also. As you can appreciate, resources have to be deployed according to risk, and whilst such things are always subject to review, I am happy that at this time, our officers are allocated appropriately. Certainly the rotas of P.C.S.Os and Community Beat Managers are devised according to analysis of various issues over a protracted period, and at present, I consider them to be appropriate, especially given the closer relationship now between response officers and the neighbourhood teams. I would add that as part of our monthly tasking process, Briercliffe has featured as one of our priority areas, in accordance with peaks in demand in the area. This has also been featured in multi-agency tasking, with numerous partner organisations working in the area. You may also be aware of the new Neighbourhood Task Force, additional officers who have joined the Burnley and Rossendale area who are supporting the local officers in the delivery of problem solving, engagement and targeting activity. Once again, thank you for your e-mail, and thank you for the positive comments about individual officers. Best regards, Duncan. Inspector 205 Duncan Arthur Burnley Police Inspector East Division |
Here's wishing everyone a "Happy New Year" in 2020!
Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas...
King's Mill Chimney update (11/12/2019)
To: Pennine Lancashire Building Control
From: Russell Hawkes 20/11/2019 At the November Briercliffe Parish Council Meeting residents were enquiring about an update regarding the Kings Mill Chimney and affected businesses. As I didn’t have any up-to-date information I could not apprise them. Would you please be able to update me and I will see that it is delivered to those raising the questions and indeed everyone through our Parish Council website and social media pages. Regarding the temporary measures set-up to stop access to the affected “fall-out” area:
I hope you are able to let me know a general update and get enacted decisions regarding the temporary access control structures that are simply not now doing what was initially envisaged for them, but are causing problems for local residents due to targeted antisocial behaviour. Kind regards, Russell Hawkes. |
Reply from: Paul Trippier - Group Building Surveyor
Pennine Lancashire Building Control 11/12/2019 Further to your recent enquiries regarding Kings Mill. I can confirm that the owner began works to make the chimney safe on the 2nd of December, at which point the site legally became an active construction site covered by the CDM regulations, These are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). I have since been informed that the HSE have served a prohibition notice on the works, which has the practical effect of stopping work until the HSE’s requirements have been met. Unfortunately, it is therefore not possible at this time to advise on when the danger will be removed, allowing the road and footpath to be re-opened to the public, as currently the site is outside of the legal remit of Building Control. As soon as I become aware of any further developments I will endeavour to inform you, In the meantime please do not hesitate to contact me should you require clarification of the above or any further information regarding Building Controls involvement with this site. Regards, Paul. |
Chairman's Yearly Report for 2018-2019 - click here
A look back to Summer...
Gardens in Bloom at the Flower Show
There was a superb bumper number of
"Briercliffe Parish Council Garden in Bloom"
competition entries this year. Thanks everyone for sharing!
Entries can be seen on our Facebook page (click the f top right and join-up)...and will feature in our next Newsletter around November.
A very successful Flower Show again!
Big thank-you to the committee: Linda Hinton, Janice Bailey, Christine Pate... and everyone else who worked so hard to organise and run this wonderful event!
"Briercliffe Parish Council Garden in Bloom"
competition entries this year. Thanks everyone for sharing!
Entries can be seen on our Facebook page (click the f top right and join-up)...and will feature in our next Newsletter around November.
A very successful Flower Show again!
Big thank-you to the committee: Linda Hinton, Janice Bailey, Christine Pate... and everyone else who worked so hard to organise and run this wonderful event!
Also coming up over Christmas at St James Church - all welcome...
Update on New Waste Collection & Recycling Scheme by our Borough Councillors
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Cow Incursion
The cows currently trampling the lower Parish field belong to local farmer K. Head who was contacted last Thursday night (17th October) and informed. He said he would be sorting them out Friday morning (18th Oct)... Cllr. A. Dack contacted him again (Tuesday 22nd Oct) to say they are still in the wrong place. Mr Head said he wasn't able to attend to them until Thursday 23rd...Hopefully they will be mooved on this time!
The cows currently trampling the lower Parish field belong to local farmer K. Head who was contacted last Thursday night (17th October) and informed. He said he would be sorting them out Friday morning (18th Oct)... Cllr. A. Dack contacted him again (Tuesday 22nd Oct) to say they are still in the wrong place. Mr Head said he wasn't able to attend to them until Thursday 23rd...Hopefully they will be mooved on this time!
Update on Kings Mill Chimney received:
Dear Mr Hawkes,
Following a report of materials falling from the mill chimney into the adjacent car park, emergency works were instructed by the mill owner and carried out over the weekend of the 24th August, however in the interest of public safety the premises remain empty and access by the public precluded.
It is not anticipated that debris from the chimney would fall outside of the King’s Mill boundary and fenced area.
The Parish Allotments behind King’s Mill fall outside of this area.
It may be helpful to make allotment users aware of the road closure and advise of the current situation so that they are mindful of safety risks in the locality.
Kind Regards
Heather Schofield
Building Control Surveyor
Pennine Lancashire Building Control
Dear Mr Hawkes,
Following a report of materials falling from the mill chimney into the adjacent car park, emergency works were instructed by the mill owner and carried out over the weekend of the 24th August, however in the interest of public safety the premises remain empty and access by the public precluded.
It is not anticipated that debris from the chimney would fall outside of the King’s Mill boundary and fenced area.
The Parish Allotments behind King’s Mill fall outside of this area.
It may be helpful to make allotment users aware of the road closure and advise of the current situation so that they are mindful of safety risks in the locality.
Kind Regards
Heather Schofield
Building Control Surveyor
Pennine Lancashire Building Control
Take a look at the
Allotment Working Group Terms of Reference
If you think you can knit the majority together, and are already an allotment pen, garden or garage tenant with community spirited drive… then please get in touch!
Allotment Working Group Terms of Reference
If you think you can knit the majority together, and are already an allotment pen, garden or garage tenant with community spirited drive… then please get in touch!
The "Phoenix" Viewing Platform..."just waiting for the metal uprights and rails..."
Once completed (again) it will be ready for everyone to enjoy!
Our Planning Committee chaired by Cllr. Roger Frost met last Thursday (4th July) and has drawn up a draft Parish Council letter of objections towards the application.
This will be discussed further by all Parish Councillors before being hand delivered to the planning offices by the deadline date of 17th July.
Areas considered by the Committee as reasons for objection are, (in no particular order):
1) Over-development of the area
2) Traffic related issues
3) Access to the site is insufficient for the size of such a proposed development
4) No planned upgrades to infrastructure – school places/ green spaces
5) Detrimental effect on public rights of way
6) Wildlife related and agricultural related objections
7) Existing allotments near the site should be retained
8) Skyline issues due to the development.
A meeting is to be held on Thursday 11th July 7:30pm at the Community Centre (Jubilee Street) headed by our Briercliffe Borough Councillors. All welcome to share views on this proposed 130 house planning application.
This will be discussed further by all Parish Councillors before being hand delivered to the planning offices by the deadline date of 17th July.
Areas considered by the Committee as reasons for objection are, (in no particular order):
1) Over-development of the area
2) Traffic related issues
3) Access to the site is insufficient for the size of such a proposed development
4) No planned upgrades to infrastructure – school places/ green spaces
5) Detrimental effect on public rights of way
6) Wildlife related and agricultural related objections
7) Existing allotments near the site should be retained
8) Skyline issues due to the development.
A meeting is to be held on Thursday 11th July 7:30pm at the Community Centre (Jubilee Street) headed by our Briercliffe Borough Councillors. All welcome to share views on this proposed 130 house planning application.
Tuesday's Water leak (25th June)- Douglas Way 16:40
I contacted United Utilities on behalf of Allotment Tenants worried that, should the flowing/leaking water over-top drains, it would then damage hard worked growing land.
This job ref. # is 522171668.
It has been inspected and a repair to a 3 inch blue plastic water main is a "red priority." Approx. 20 homes will experience temporary loss of water supply whilst the repairs are carried out today. The job is categorised as to be resolved within a 4 hour response period, (assuming no further complications are found as the job progresses). RH
I contacted United Utilities on behalf of Allotment Tenants worried that, should the flowing/leaking water over-top drains, it would then damage hard worked growing land.
This job ref. # is 522171668.
It has been inspected and a repair to a 3 inch blue plastic water main is a "red priority." Approx. 20 homes will experience temporary loss of water supply whilst the repairs are carried out today. The job is categorised as to be resolved within a 4 hour response period, (assuming no further complications are found as the job progresses). RH
Can you help identify the culprits?
Queen Street Mill - Community Conversation
An open invitation to share your ideas into the mix and a chance to see what is already in the steam pipeline! You are invited to the "Community Conversation" at Queen Street Mill on Thursday the 11th April from 6pm until 8pm. Kary Backhouse (QSM Museum Manager) asks, if you can, to please call The Mill on 01282 412555 and let us know that you will be attending. The more the merrier... so if you can't confirm, no problem, turn up on the night... 😊
An open invitation to share your ideas into the mix and a chance to see what is already in the steam pipeline! You are invited to the "Community Conversation" at Queen Street Mill on Thursday the 11th April from 6pm until 8pm. Kary Backhouse (QSM Museum Manager) asks, if you can, to please call The Mill on 01282 412555 and let us know that you will be attending. The more the merrier... so if you can't confirm, no problem, turn up on the night... 😊
An update on tree felling...
Strapline – Has nothing to do with a recent planning application and has been sanctioned, “following consultation with the Green Spaces and Amenities department,” a re-planting program set in place…to be monitored!
Firstly I am going to reply and redress a passionate, yet incorrect, Facebook post by a local resident: ”The people of Lydgate fought hard with no help from local councillors or the Parish councillors apart from Ann Kelly. I suggest they get their fingers out now and get answers to this absolute farce!”
In actuality: A lengthy discussion at a Parish Council Meeting in the Community Centre resulted in an objection being submitted by the Parish Council, (alongside personal Councillor objections). Cllr. Hawkes phoned a number of people, who had left their details at that meeting, in order to make sure the Parish Council objection was “singing from the same hymn sheet.”
After this starter for 10, Cllr.’s Hawkes, Frost and Vincent attended the first meeting at Briercliffe Social Club, where objections were further discussed and narrowed down, (expertly I might add by Pauline Shalliker, amongst others). Cllr. Hawkes also attended a subsequent update meeting at the Social Club which served to finalise the plan of action, specifically pulling at perceived infringements of parts of Burnley’s Local Plan. Cllr. Vincent attended the Planning meeting where the plan was unfortunately voted for on the casting vote by the Chair.
Back to the tree felling… I directly contacted Janet Filbin asking for an official response regarding the felling of trees in light of perceived infringements relating to planning for the development at the back of Lydgate.
The Strapline of her in-depth reply being:
Has nothing to do with a recent planning application and has been sanctioned, “following consultation with the Green Spaces and Amenities department,” a re-planting program set in place place…to be monitored!
Attached (below) is my request for information and Janet Filbin’s reply, incorporating two pertinent ecological reports on this site.
Regards,
Russell Hawkes.
Strapline – Has nothing to do with a recent planning application and has been sanctioned, “following consultation with the Green Spaces and Amenities department,” a re-planting program set in place…to be monitored!
Firstly I am going to reply and redress a passionate, yet incorrect, Facebook post by a local resident: ”The people of Lydgate fought hard with no help from local councillors or the Parish councillors apart from Ann Kelly. I suggest they get their fingers out now and get answers to this absolute farce!”
In actuality: A lengthy discussion at a Parish Council Meeting in the Community Centre resulted in an objection being submitted by the Parish Council, (alongside personal Councillor objections). Cllr. Hawkes phoned a number of people, who had left their details at that meeting, in order to make sure the Parish Council objection was “singing from the same hymn sheet.”
After this starter for 10, Cllr.’s Hawkes, Frost and Vincent attended the first meeting at Briercliffe Social Club, where objections were further discussed and narrowed down, (expertly I might add by Pauline Shalliker, amongst others). Cllr. Hawkes also attended a subsequent update meeting at the Social Club which served to finalise the plan of action, specifically pulling at perceived infringements of parts of Burnley’s Local Plan. Cllr. Vincent attended the Planning meeting where the plan was unfortunately voted for on the casting vote by the Chair.
Back to the tree felling… I directly contacted Janet Filbin asking for an official response regarding the felling of trees in light of perceived infringements relating to planning for the development at the back of Lydgate.
The Strapline of her in-depth reply being:
Has nothing to do with a recent planning application and has been sanctioned, “following consultation with the Green Spaces and Amenities department,” a re-planting program set in place place…to be monitored!
Attached (below) is my request for information and Janet Filbin’s reply, incorporating two pertinent ecological reports on this site.
Regards,
Russell Hawkes.
Information on a temporary road closure in Briercliffe:
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
(TENNYSON STREET, BRIERCLIFFE, BURNLEY BOROUGH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lancashire County Council have made an Order under Section 14(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit traffic on the roads set out in this notice.
1. No person shall cause any motor vehicle to proceed over that length of Tennyson Street, Briercliffe from its junction with Jubilee Street for a distance of 10 metres in a Westerly direction.
2. The prohibition will be operative from 0800 hours on Monday 25th February 2019 until 1600 hours on Monday 4th March 2019 or until completion of the works within this period.
3. An alternative route for vehicular traffic affected by the closure is via:-
Tennyson Street – Duke Street – Burnley Road – Jubilee Street and vice versa
The temporary prohibition is necessary to allow utility works to be carried out.
Authority given for this Order to be made:
Michael White,
Network Regulation Manager
Lancashire Highway Services
0300 123 6701
[Ref: HRiT/16824/LB]
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
(TENNYSON STREET, BRIERCLIFFE, BURNLEY BOROUGH)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lancashire County Council have made an Order under Section 14(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit traffic on the roads set out in this notice.
1. No person shall cause any motor vehicle to proceed over that length of Tennyson Street, Briercliffe from its junction with Jubilee Street for a distance of 10 metres in a Westerly direction.
2. The prohibition will be operative from 0800 hours on Monday 25th February 2019 until 1600 hours on Monday 4th March 2019 or until completion of the works within this period.
3. An alternative route for vehicular traffic affected by the closure is via:-
Tennyson Street – Duke Street – Burnley Road – Jubilee Street and vice versa
The temporary prohibition is necessary to allow utility works to be carried out.
Authority given for this Order to be made:
Michael White,
Network Regulation Manager
Lancashire Highway Services
0300 123 6701
[Ref: HRiT/16824/LB]
The "Woodland Walk" pathways will be undergoing renovation in January through to the end of March and will at certain points during this time be closed to the Public.
Dear All,
Thank you for working over the last few months towards organising this centenary year Remembrance Service commemorations.
The prayers, thoughts and hymns I, Roger, Pam and Nick were warmly welcomed into at Haggate Baptist Church, timed with precision and led by Brian Davison… thank you.
The plaque marking the centenary, donated and permanently set in place by our Borough Councillors, on the wall behind The War Memorial. Respectfully appreciated.
The PA system loaned and set-up by Harts Entertainment on behalf of H&F TV and Electrical Services / BCH… thanks.
And… anyone not specifically mentioned who had a hand in today’s, slightly soggy, Remembrance day.
Best regards,
Russell Hawkes.
Chairman Briercliffe Parish Council
Thank you for working over the last few months towards organising this centenary year Remembrance Service commemorations.
The prayers, thoughts and hymns I, Roger, Pam and Nick were warmly welcomed into at Haggate Baptist Church, timed with precision and led by Brian Davison… thank you.
The plaque marking the centenary, donated and permanently set in place by our Borough Councillors, on the wall behind The War Memorial. Respectfully appreciated.
The PA system loaned and set-up by Harts Entertainment on behalf of H&F TV and Electrical Services / BCH… thanks.
And… anyone not specifically mentioned who had a hand in today’s, slightly soggy, Remembrance day.
Best regards,
Russell Hawkes.
Chairman Briercliffe Parish Council
Drainage Works which the Parish Council has completed will be monitored over the next few months.
Here is a massive thanks to:
Here is a massive thanks to:
- Matthew Atkinson who provided his time and equipment free of charge and worked tirelessly all weekend to help the Councillors to get the job done.
- The lads from GSA garden services volunteering many hours over both days.
- The Ladies from the allotment community hut who allowed us to use their facility and made us some lovely homemade cake and Gary Mills for getting stuck-in.
- Thanks to all those people who were interested and popped down to see how we were doing.
A Planning Application which may impact on Parishioners of Briercliffe :
Walshaw Mill Talbot Street , BRIERCLIFFE, BB10 2HW
Walshaw Mill Talbot Street , BRIERCLIFFE, BB10 2HW
Queen Street Mill
"Full steam ahead! " Many visitors came to tour the working engine "Peace" and weaving shed on the 15 September as part of the Heritage Open Days. The Lancashire Wallopers demonstrated traditional Lancashire Clog dancing and County Councillor Cosima Towneley was there collecting contacts of people who are interested in becoming "Friends of Queen Street Mill..." her baking was a hit! If you would like to show your interest in the "Friends of Queen Street Mill, an expanding community group passionate about this wonderful historical concern then click here and like the page. Visitors will also be able to look around when the museum opens to the public on the 13th of October this year. Structural engineers have said the 115 feet (35 metre) high chimney at Queen Street Mill is in need of strengthening work following a detailed inspection. To allow the work to take place, part of the building has to be cordoned off for health and safety reasons. For more information on pre-booked guided tours (Monday to Friday), please contact the site on 01282 412555 or email: queenstreetmill@lancashire.gov.uk to discuss dates and charges. Schools are still welcome to book all learning sessions. Negotiations remain underway in the long term to identify a new operator... Click to read the report... |
Tenant Self-Managed Allotment Proposal - Shelved!
At the last meeting on Tuesday 4th September it was made clear that volunteers to take up this proposal, (all the administration and grass roots/ hands-on work required to self-run allotments), are in short supply.
Therefore this proposal will be shelved until a time in the future where it may be viable.
Alternatives discussed that evening are being considered by Councillors which will be proposed as a way forward shortly....
Discussions on a proposal for tenant self-management of the allotment site began on the Tuesday 3rd July with a draft proposal which was discussed as a starting point. From points raised by those present it has gone through its 1st revision ( file below) for further consideration and revisions at future meetings.
After the last meeting on Tuesday the
Therefore this proposal will be shelved until a time in the future where it may be viable.
Alternatives discussed that evening are being considered by Councillors which will be proposed as a way forward shortly....
Discussions on a proposal for tenant self-management of the allotment site began on the Tuesday 3rd July with a draft proposal which was discussed as a starting point. From points raised by those present it has gone through its 1st revision ( file below) for further consideration and revisions at future meetings.
After the last meeting on Tuesday the
Allotments Self Manage Proposal - revision 1 |
Overview and Update
Parish Councillors stand for re-election every four years, the election is organised and run by Burnley Borough Council, the most recent being held in May 2018 where only three residents put themselves forward for election by nomination and were duly elected unopposed, even though the nomination information was advertised by Burnley Borough Council and notices were displayed in Noticeboards. The remaining Parish Councillor positions (required to run the Parish) were filled by co-option, the first two places were filled by previous and highly experienced Parish Councillors, the remaining four places were filled by date of received application.
The constant rumination over hypothetical possibilities keeps leading to false accusations (verbally, in the press and here on social media) through which members of the Parish Council and the Parish Clerk have been verbally threatened, harassed and unacceptably vilified by a cohort of parishioners. Parish Councillors are volunteers who live in the Parish and they receive no payment or expenses for the work they undertake on behalf of the whole Parish of Briercliffe with Extwistle.
The meeting on Tuesday night was disrupted by a very small minority of parishioners who are seeking to overturn a policy around allotments (this policy brings the Parish into line with all other Parish Councils who have allotments in the United Kingdom). The Policy was previously agreed by these people and agreed by a majority vote of the previous Council. As those there will have witnessed, the meeting was unable to continue and had to be abandoned due to the actions of some Parishioners but we will continue to work with this group at the meetings we hold with them.
Parishioners are encouraged and allowed to submit questions prior to the meetings which will be responded to and discussed, questions cannot be taken on the night as it would be impossible to run the meetings in a timely manner. As a final note, we would welcome as many parishioners as want, to attend our monthly meetings (dates are posted outside the Community Centre and on the Parish website) to see how the Parish Council is run and how we seek to spend the money, we all provide as Parishioners, to benefit the whole Parish.
The constant rumination over hypothetical possibilities keeps leading to false accusations (verbally, in the press and here on social media) through which members of the Parish Council and the Parish Clerk have been verbally threatened, harassed and unacceptably vilified by a cohort of parishioners. Parish Councillors are volunteers who live in the Parish and they receive no payment or expenses for the work they undertake on behalf of the whole Parish of Briercliffe with Extwistle.
The meeting on Tuesday night was disrupted by a very small minority of parishioners who are seeking to overturn a policy around allotments (this policy brings the Parish into line with all other Parish Councils who have allotments in the United Kingdom). The Policy was previously agreed by these people and agreed by a majority vote of the previous Council. As those there will have witnessed, the meeting was unable to continue and had to be abandoned due to the actions of some Parishioners but we will continue to work with this group at the meetings we hold with them.
Parishioners are encouraged and allowed to submit questions prior to the meetings which will be responded to and discussed, questions cannot be taken on the night as it would be impossible to run the meetings in a timely manner. As a final note, we would welcome as many parishioners as want, to attend our monthly meetings (dates are posted outside the Community Centre and on the Parish website) to see how the Parish Council is run and how we seek to spend the money, we all provide as Parishioners, to benefit the whole Parish.