NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILCOUNTY COUNCIL’S RYEDALE AREA COMMITTEEMinutes of the meeting held at Malton Rugby Club, Malton on 12 January 2011.PRESENT:-County Councillor Ron Haigh in the Chair; County Councillors Val Arnold, John Clark,Stephen Shaw and Clare Wood.District Councillors: Eric Hope (substitute for Cllr C R Wainwright).Parish Councillors: Paul Andrews, Donald Mennell, David Lloyd-Williams andElizabeth Fairburn.In Attendance: County Councillors Chris Metcalfe.Invited Officers in attendance: Inspector Tim Hutchinson (North Yorkshire Police) andDanny Westmoreland and Andrew Blades (North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service).Officers in attendance: Julie Blaisdale (Assistant Director, Library and Community Services(Adult & Community Services)), Juliet Pudney (Change and Outcomes Manager (Library andCommunity Services, Adult and Community Services)), Richard Owen (Assistant Director,Integrated Passenger Transport (Business and Environmental Services), Richard Marr(Highways and Transportation Area Manager), Tom Bryant (Regional Transport Officer), andMary Davies (Legal and Democratic Services).Apologies: County Councillor Mike Knaggs, Councillors Mrs M Hodgson and Mrs L Cowlingand Mr Rob Salkeld.Approximately 15 members of the public attended the meeting.COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED ARE IN THE MINUTE BOOK114. MINUTESMinute 102 – Community PlanningThe Clerk advised at the last meeting of the Committee that it had resolved thebalance of £43,476 from the Community Fund for Ryedale should be used to fundthe NYNet pilot scheme within the Ryedale Area.Subsequently it has been clarified that the Committee did not have the power tomake that decision, however it was able to make a strong recommendation to theRyedale LSP and the Corporate Director for Finance and Central Services hadagreed to forward a report to the next Ryedale LSP meeting.RESOLVED –That the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2010, having been printed andcirculated, were taken as read, confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correctrecord.NYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/1

to funding for the study which was comprehensive and evidence based and would bea working document over the forthcoming years. She said that the study showed thatthere was congestion, poor journey times and accident clusters on the A64 whichwould get worse with housing growth and as the economy picked up. CountyCouncillor Clare Wood said that it was clear that Ryedale was the “poor relation” interms of capacity and safety on the A64. She acknowledged that there would bedisappointment that the study had not recommended dualling over the entire lengthof the A64 but said it was extremely important to push at all levels some of thepackages put forward. She highlighted that she had already written to the three MP’sin the area asking for their support at central government level at the Department ofTransport. County Councillor Clare Wood encouraged use of the study in futurewhich she said was vital to the whole region. She was disappointed that AndrewBrown from the Highway’s Agency was not at the meeting to hear the report giventhat the Highways Agency was not accountable to anyone. County Councillor RonHaigh asked that any information regarding updating the MP’s be brought back to theCommittee and County Councillor Clare Wood agreed to bring a report back to afuture meeting.Councillor David Lloyd-Williams suggested as well as MP involvement to lobby atnational level, each County Councillor with the A64 in their division should beincluded in any discussions as they had grass route knowledge which should beconveyed to Jacobs. He welcomed the extensive report but felt that option 4 to dualthe whole of the A64 had been “kicked into touch”. He said that the study was auseful document which must not be allowed to be lost.County Councillor Stephen Shaw said that it was a thorough report which formed abackbone for progress in the future. He had concerns how value for money wasjudged and felt that rural areas were penalised by a lower population than in urbanareas. He also had concerns on the justification for the way the market workedincluding cycle tracks and public transport. He felt that due to the nature of the roadsin the Ryedale area there was not the necessary room for cycle tracks but thesewere encouraged in the study. The study called for an increase in rural transport butthere was at the present time an era of reducing public transport. County CouncillorRon Haigh agreed that in this rural area roads were not large enough for cycle pathsand the study was geared to urban areas. He also felt that the cutting back of ruraltransport had not been addressed in the report.County Councillor Clare Wood highlighted paragraph 9.3 of the report and theproposal that all comments on the study were summarised and taken to the NorthYorkshire and York Transport Member Board which she chaired. She agreed tobring any comments back to Committee from the Board.Tom Bryant advised on the model for the area. The current situation showed that interms of full dualling the vehicle flow on the A64 fell within accepted capacities overthe next 15 years. He said that there was a need to be realistic; the study looked atall options and did not rule out anything solely because of cost, there had been nopreconceived ideas. In terms of value for money he agreed that it could be arguedthat rural areas do miss out on the national set criteria.County Councillor Ron Haigh asked if the work at Brambling Fields would be goingahead. Tom Bryant confirmed North Yorkshire County Council and Ryedale DistrictCouncil’s agreement to the work. County Councillor Clare Wood gave a briefing tothe Committee on the work being carried out: Detailed design work on the newlayout of the junction was almost completed and the overall layout of the proposedjunction had been finalised. The existing bridge over the A64 would remain in placewith two new roundabouts proposed either side. The design was currently awaitingvarious approvals from the Highways Agency and North Yorkshire County Council.The joint public consultation, with Ryedale District Council and the Highways AgencyNYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/3

was proposed to start in February 2011 and finish in March 2011. Once feedbackfrom the consultation had been collated a planning application for Brambling Fieldswould be submitted to North Yorkshire County Council in Spring 2011. Subject toplanning approval and with no public inquiry required to acquire land the earliest startdate on site would be Spring 2012.County Councillor John Clark said that he did not believe in the total dualling of theA64, he felt the long term solution was to encourage greater use of the rail systemand public transport.Councillor Paul Andrews highlighted the building of 2650 houses in the area and theaffect on transport this would have in the area.The Chairman thanked Tom Bryant for his report to the Committee.RESOLVED –That the report and Members’ comments be noted.117. UPDATE ON A64 FROM THE HIGHWAYS AGENCYCONSIDERED –The Highways Agency Update Report on the Operation, Maintenance andImprovement Activity on the A64 Trunk Road updating on the current programme ofscheme-related activity on the A64; and, to address matters arising from theNovember meeting of Ryedale Area Committee.In the absence of Andrew Brown, Richard Marr introduced the report and said that hewould pass on any comments.Richard Marr explained to the Committee that the Highways Agency were still unsureof the level of future funding and would not be able to give any assurances forprojects on the A64. Richard Marr explained that Andrew Brown hoped to bring the2011/12 work programme to the next meeting of the Committee in March.Richard Marr explained minor additions to the report. The Barton Hill Crossroadwork would be carried out at night and a meeting with Passenger Transport had beenarranged to discuss bus shelters.Members made the following comments:County Councillor Clare Wood was disappointed that Andrew Brown had beenunable to attend the meeting. She highlighted that the next meeting of theCommittee would be in March which was just before the end of this financial year.The bus shelters at Barton Hill needed funding to be completed, North YorkshireCounty Council currently had the funding in place but this may not be available in thenext financial year.County Councillor Wood spoke of the embarrassment of the Barton Hill bus stopsand their unacceptable condition and in regard to the Whitwell Study CountyCouncillor Clare Wood spoke of her disappointment with the funding.County Councillor Clare Wood said that the idea of putting barriers at the side of thewestbound carriageway for most of the distance between Castle Howard StationRoad and Barton Hill; and at the side of the eastbound carriageway on the approachto Castle Howard Station Road was an excellent idea. She had concerns with theclosure of gaps on the A64 which would not help local people especially farmers whoNYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/4

would find it difficult to make U turns. County Councillor Clare Wood did not feel therelocation of pedestrian crossing points away from the bus shelters was a good idea;she suggested local people may take risks and cross the road nearer to the busshelter. She asked that these points be taken back to Andrew Brown to consider.County Councillor Ron Haigh agreed that funding needed to be found for the busshelters. He asked if the Whitwell Study was included in the A64 Connectivity Studyand Tom Bryant said that the Study involved the whole of the A64 corridor.Councillor David Lloyd-Williams noted the red lines instead of double white lines inthe middle of the carriageway between Rillington and Sherburn which he said wasmost confusing. Richard Marr explained that the red lines indicated the area shouldnot be entered into; coloured surfaces were now being used as they were moreprominent to drivers.Councillor Paul Andrews highlighted that the road surface on the Malton Bypassneeded looking at.RESOLVED –That the report and Members’ comments be noted.118. NORTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE COMMUNITY SAFETYUPDATECONSIDERED –The report of Group Manager, Danny Westmoreland advising of the Area Committeeof Community Safety Activities involving North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service(NYFRS) that have occurred in the last financial year and providing an updateregarding other issues from within the Ryedale District.Introducing the report, Danny Westmoreland highlighted the new management teamfor Ryedale and introduced Andrew Blades to the Committee who was the newmanager at Malton Fire Station. He highlighted paragraph 5.3 of the report whichexplained the trial restructure of the NYFRS districts from 1 January 2011 from 5districts to 4 districts. Danny Westmoreland highlighted additional incidents that hadtaken place after the report had been written and he noted the extended winter coldspell that had resulted in many burst water pipes in the Ryedale area and the work ofFire Crews to help local residents.Members made the following comments:Councillor David Lloyd-Williams asked for the number of call outs to be included inthe report in future so that the Committee could see how many false calls were beingmade and build up a picture of the nature of calls received. Danny Westmorelandagreed to attach an appendix to his next report to the Committee with specificinformation on each station within the District.Councillor Paul Andrews was concerned with the restructuring of the Fire andRescue Service and asked for confirmation that there would not be a reduction in firecrews or vehicles in the Ryedale area. Danny Westmoreland was unable to give anyassurances to the Committee as funding cuts had not been finalised. He confirmedthat duty systems were being reviewed and that North Yorkshire Fire and RescueService were looking at maintaining front line appliances with the same responsetimes and numbers of crew and he gave his commitment to Stations in the Ryedalearea.NYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/5

County Councillor Val Arnold welcomed the report and highlighted paragraph 5.2 ofthe report, the Older Driver Event which had taken place in Helmsley and had beenexcellent and well supported.County Councillor Val Arnold highlighted the flooding that had taken place in ManorVale Lane, Kirkbymoorside at paragraph 6.1 of the report; she congratulated the Fireand Rescue Service on the excellent support to the local residents.County Councillor Clare Wood welcomed Danny Westmoreland back to theCommittee. She highlighted the supportive community safety work carried out by theFire and Rescue Service and hoped that it would not be affected by the cuts. DannyWestmoreland confirmed that Fire and Rescue Service was still committed tocontinuing this preventative work but that it would be targeted more to the vulnerablemembers of the community.RESOLVED –That the report and Members’ comments be noted.119. NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE – CURRENT ISSUESCONSIDERED –The report of Inspector Tim Hutchinson North Yorkshire Police updated the AreaCommittee on initiatives currently being undertaken within the Ryedale District areaby North Yorkshire Police.Inspector Tim Hutchinson introduced the report updating on incidents that hadhappened in the Ryedale area. He emphasised the three main areas of work for thePolice in Ryedale: Prevention, Education and Enforcement. Inspector TimHutchinson updated the Committee on the crime figures for Ryedale whichmaintained their downward trend. He highlighted a successful Christmas periodwhich had been quieter than last year; the Drink/Drive campaign for this year hadresulted in 100 breathalyser tests being carried out with 6 positive results.In regard to safer roads in the Ryedale area, Inspector Tim Hutchinson advised thatthe Police continued to focus on prevention and education. He highlighted thepartnership work taking place between North Yorkshire County Council HighwaysOffice and the Fire and Rescue Service. Inspector Tim Hutchinson highlightedparagraph 5.5 of the report and the decision to re-launch the Sheducation initiativeand to involve younger people in the crime prevention exercise.Members made the following comments:County Councillor Clare Wood referred to community front line policing and theconcerns of local residents. Inspector Tim Hutchinson acknowledged these concernsbut said that there needed to be restructuring taking place. He was unable to go intoany detail but confirmed the commitment of the Police to each area in Ryedale. Hesaid that a corporate communication would go out to each area in Ryedale to explainwhat would be happening in their area.Councillor David Lloyd-Williams asked what age the Young Drivers course startedand where the next course would be taking place. Inspector Tim Hutchinson advisedthat the next Young Drivers course would be advertised in the press and all youthservice centres. In regard to age, the course was open to 16 year olds. DannyWestmoreland referred to the Driver Alive campaign in schools and he agreed to findout information on the campaign and send to Members.NYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/6

In answer to a question on domestic violence from Councillor David Lloyd-Williams,Inspector Tim Hutchinson said that the majority involved women.County Councillor Stephen Shaw highlighted paragraph 5.4 of the report and askedwhether the Police check fire escapes at premises in Ryedale. Inspector TimHutchinson said that fire escapes would be checked when a Licensee’s application ismade for a license. Danny Westmoreland advised that checks were made to largerestablishments.Councillor Paul Andrews asked that front line services were maintained in theRyedale area and that there would be no cuts to the service at Malton Police Station.Inspector Tim Hutchinson said that wherever possible front line services would beprotected but he highlighted the Police budget and cuts of 20 to 25% over the nextfour years; he was unable to go into detail at the present time on anyimplementations which would take place.Councillor David Lloyd-Williams had concerns with the centralised custody servicetaking prisoners to Scarborough jail. He noted that young people where being takento Scarborough without their parents knowledge. Inspector Time Hutchinson wassurprised this was happening, he said that the Police always contact the parents andadvise them of what had happened. It would depend on the seriousness of theincident whether they were taken to Scarborough Police Station. The Police do a riskassessment on all individuals in their care and if necessary they would be taken backto their homes; the Police had a duty of care to any of their prisoners.A member of the public asked whether the Courts hand out appropriate sentences toyoung people. Inspector Tim Hutchinson advised that the Courts were bound byGovernment guidelines and that the Courts give consideration to communitysentences whereby the offender pays back and carries out work in the community.Inspector Tim Hutchinson advised that Police liaison officers and PDSO’s were veryactive in schools getting the message across to children about their socialresponsibility and the impact they could have if they act in a disorderly and antisocialway and the impact this has on other people particularly elderly people. InspectorTim Hutchinson suggested this may be one of the reasons why crime had decreasedin Ryedale over the last few years. One of the reductions in Ryedale had been incriminal damage and Inspector Hutchinson was sure that education in schools hadhelp bring crime down in this area by educating young people.County Councillor Ron Haigh highlighted paragraph 2.4 of the report where Officershad risked their lives to save a man from drowning in Malton. He asked, on behalf ofthe Committee, to convey their congratulations to the Officers involved.RESOLVED –That the report and Members’ comments be noted.120. CONSULTATION – PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE HOME TO SCHOOL ANDCOLLEGE TRANSPORT POLICYCONSIDERED –The report of the Corporate Director for Children and Young People’s Servicesinviting the Area Committee to respond to a consultation concerning proposedrevisions to the home to school and college transport policy.Richard Owen, Assistant Director, Integrated Passenger Transport (Business andEnvironmental Services) introduced the report. He said that the proposals wereagainst a background of financial challenges to the local authority. The Children andNYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/7

Young Peoples services would need to find savings in access of £19.5M by 2014.North Yorkshire County Council spent £23M on home to school transport every yearand most of this budget was for funding children who live more than 3 miles fromtheir appropriate secondary school or 2 miles from their appropriate primary school.The home to school transport budget needed to make savings of £1.6M and the waythe local authority intended to do this was to look at the discretionary elements of thehome to school transport policy and efficiencies in the service.Richard Owen advised that the proposal covered three areas:Changes to denominational school transport. No changes were expected tobe made to children currently in these schools; children who start school afterSeptember 2012 will be affected by the current proposals. Post 16 Special Education Needs (SEN). At the present time childrenbetween the ages of 16 to 19 years are charged £330 per year and this isproposed to be extended to SEN. Equivalent cost payments. Relates to children who would be entitled totransport to their normal school but parents have chosen another school andthe local authority give different levels of assistance depending on thecircumstances. It is proposed to withdraw all equivalent cost payments butwhere there are seats on the bus children will be able to pay the normal rates.Richard Owen explained that 1600 pupils will be affected by the change to theservice for denominational schools with estimated savings to the local authority ofbetween £760k and £960k per year. It is expected that some parents will send theirchildren to a different school where they may be entitled to transport and provisionhas been made for this.Richard Owen explained that 220 pupils will be affected by changes to the Post 16SEN, an savings of £75k are expected to be made to the budget at a charge of £330per year.Richard Owen explained that 325 pupils will be affected by changes to the equivalentcost payments and an saving of £115k is expected per year.Richard Owen highlighted paragraph 8 of the report and the legal implications to thelocal authority; and paragraph 9 of the report detailing the consultation period. Theconsultation had started on 4 October 2010 and would finish on 17 January 2011;there had been a serious of school and public meetings which had now finished. Theconsultation document was available on line to download and there had also beenarticles in the North Yorkshire Times.Members made the following comments:Councillor Paul Andrews queried whether the changes would disadvantage ruralareas. Richard Owen acknowledged that children in rural areas travelled greaterdistances and may be affected mostly from the proposed changes to denominationalschools. Councillor David Lloyd-Williams highlighted the appeal process for parentparticularly if they believed that the walked route to school was unsafe. RichardOwen explained that if the local authority was not responsible for providing transportthen it would not consider the safety of the route; that was a matter of parentalchoice.A member of the public referred to the post bus service in her area which was usedfor the young and elderly people in the area. She asked if this bus would be affected.NYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/8

County Councillor Ron Haigh agreed this was a wonderful service which hesupported. Richard Owen said that there were no proposals by the local authority tochange the post bus or the subsidy at the present time.County Councillor John Clark acknowledged that the changes were complex and themeasures fazed in over the next few years. He questioned some of the changes andRichard Owen explained the savings that the local authority would expect to bemaking.County Councillor John Clark had concerns with the changes to Post 16 SEN giventhat the educational maintenance award would be going. Richard Owen explainedthat the educational maintenance award had been withdrawn after the report hadbeen written and was something that the Executive would take into consideration.County Councillor John Clark asked whether a nursery child could travel on a bus ifthere was space available. He gave an example of a family wanting a nursery schoolchild to travel to school with their siblings. Richard Owen had concerns with thesafety of children on buses below primary school age.The Chairman thanked Richard Owen for attending the meeting.RESOLVED –That the report and Members’ comments be noted.121. FUTURE DELIVERY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN NORTHYORKSHIRECONSIDERED –The report of the Corporate Director for Adult and Community Services to alert AreaCommittee Members to the public consultation on the library budget proposals and toidentify the impact of these on the Ryedale District.Julie Blaisdale, Assistant Director - Library and Community Services introduced thereport and gave a powerpoint presentation (A copy of the presentation is included inthe Minute Book).Julie Blaisdale introduced the report and gave some background information onwhere the Adult and Community Services Directorate were at the present time withbudget decisions and how the cuts were going to affect Library services. TheDirectorate needed to consider savings of 28% to the Library service. Julie Blaisdaleexplained that this reduction was on top of 3 years value for money savings that hadalready been made; the Library service had already found £1.1M worth of savings.Julie Blaisdale explained that the Library Service would be expected to save £2.3Mover the next 4 years and £1.1M of this would be expected to be saved in 2011/12;the Library service was unable to carry on as it is now and changes had to be madeand it would be difficult not to touch front line services. Currently there were 42Libraries, 10 mobile Libraries and one supermobile Library. Julie Blaisdale alsoadvised on the Home Library and Information service (HLIS) which was administeredby the voluntary sector and she highlighted a very successful service reaching 2,500people in their homes. Julie Blaisdale advised of a high amount of capital investmentin the Ryedale area by the County Council over the last 7 years which had resulted inan increase in membership and more on-line services.Julie Blaisdale explained the proposals for the future of the Library Service whichwould have a £5M budget. Strategically the service would be looking at where toprioritise funding; where to put 18 core Libraries looking at whether they were inNYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/9

centres of population and service centres; to look carefully at where people actuallygo to use the Library service. Julie Blaisdale explained why it would not besustainable for the service to be taken out of core areas. She did acknowledge thatthere were market towns where the service was thriving such as Kirkbymoorside andHelmsley. The core centres would support a network of community lead Librariesand work in partnership with other key agencies.Julie Blaisdale said that the service was also looking to increase the supermobileLibrary service to two supermobiles but this would depend on how much the localcommunity wanted this option. There was also the option for on-line services butJulie Blaisdale acknowledged that some elderly people did not want this option.Julie Blaisdale explained what the reductions meant for Ryedale; core sites would bein Pickering and a joint site for Malton and Norton. Community ownershiparrangements in Ryedale would be looked at for place such as Kirkbymoorside andHelmsley and also for villages covered by the mobile service and whether they wouldbe interested in working with the Library service for services such as bookcollections. Julie Blaisdale asked anyone to come forward during the consultationperiod with any ideas and suggestions for the Library service, it was important tohear from as many people as possible on their views for the future of the Service.Julie Blaisdale assured everyone that the Library service would continue to have theimpact and the same efficiency and effectiveness for the community. She highlightedthat the Library service was good value for money which people enjoyed using but ithad to be recognised that the majority of its business passed through the core 18Libraries including the income generated at these Libraries.Julie Blaisdale confirmed that the public consultation period ended on 28 February2011 and that nothing was being ruled out at this stage.County Councillor Ron Haigh observed that nothing had yet been decided and it wasstill open for discussion but County Councillors would ultimately decide.Members of the public made the following comments:A resident of Norton observed that the scale of the cuts to the Library serviceseemed to be disproportionately high. He questioned the scale of the cuts proposedas the Library service was well received by local people and asked the CountyCouncil to look again at the level of budget cuts. He also asked for clarity in terms ofa joint Library service for Malton and Norton; Norton Library was on a bigger site withcar parking facilities and well located. Julie Blaisdale replied that the Library Servicewas not being asked to find savings any greater than any other service. Sheexplained that she was in discussions with Ryedale District Council on potential sitesfor the Library in Malton and Norton and that Norton was by no means the poorrelation. The discussions were at an early stage but she gave assurances that thelocal County Councillors would be kept informed.A resident of Helmsley highlighted that the perception in Helmsley andKirkbymoorside was that the Libraries were going to close completely. Shequestioned whether there were issues in regard to communication, it was only whenshe had read the report that she realised the proposed community partnershipapproach. She highlighted that the area around Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside wasvery rural and if Libraries closed she would have a 15 mile journey to make to hernearest Library. She asked for information to be made available to Helmsley andKirkbymoorside Libraries on the model used in Hawes and Grassington Libraries andif it would be possible for someone from these Libraries to come and give details onhow they were set up and run. Julie Blaisdale replied that she would take intoaccount the comments on communication and send out more information to LibrariesNYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/10

in the Ryedale area. She acknowledged that rural areas were suffering and she waslooking at how they could be included in the wider service. Julie Blaisdale askedmembers of the public to give their details to the Library Service and they would putthem in touch with people who were already running a Library service in their ownareas.A resident from Bedlam who used the Library service as an Adult EducationCounsellor and who had researched the Hawes Library option was alarmed that fulltime Librarians were not used. He suggested that Librarians were the heart of theLibrary.A member of the public who was a daily user of the Library service in Malton andNorton said he was grateful to the Library service for coming out into the communityand listening to public concerns. He asked that any changes to the service beproperly thought through before any decisions were made. Julie Blaisdale said thatafter the 90 day consultation period the work would begin to develop the Libraryservice.Members made the following comments:Councillor David Lloyd-Williams highlighted the importance of getting decisions right.He highlighted the site of Norton Library and said that it was accessible, had a carpark and disabled access and was used by the local primary school children whowere able to walk to the Library in safety. He also said there was an assumption thateveryone had computers in their own home but that this was not the case and manypeople and secondary school pupils used the Library to gain access to a computer.He felt that there were strong reasons to retain Norton Library but was aware of thepossibility of a joint Library for Malton and Norton and referred to the new building bythe Railway Station which was in good condition and was still within walkabledistance by the primary school children in Norton and was central to bothcommunities in Malton and Norton.County Councillor Stephen Shaw congratulated Julie Blaisdale on an excellentpresentation. He highlighted a time of change for the Library service and felt that thesolutions should be left to the Library service to consider after the public consultationperiod and then taken to County Council to be discussed and a decision made.Councillor Paul Andrews asked what the revenues were at Norton and MaltonLibraries and Julie Blaisdale replied that at Malton Library it was £13,360 and NortonLibrary £2,880 but she pointed out that Norton Library was not open as many hoursas Malton Library. Councillor Paul Andrews asked all County Councillor to fight anychanges to the service which disadvantaged the rural community.County Councillor Stephen Shaw highlighted that Malton and Norton already shareda Doctor’s surgery, a bus station and a Railway Station so why not one Library. Hesaid that with major cuts needed to be found it made sense to find one site and thatwith commitment from all it would be possible.County Councillor Clare Wood agreed that local people wanted to be involved in theprocess. She highlighted the need for a supermobile Library service to the ruralcommunity.County Councillor Val Arnold did not accept that the Libraries at Helmsley orKirkbymoorside should face closure and felt that rural areas needed the Libraries tostay open. She said that Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley were both first class Librariesand she noted that Helmsley Library had been voted Library of the Year and thatKirkbymoorside Library held the Adult Education Service. County Councillor ValNYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/11

Arnold advised that she had arranged public meetings in Kirkbymoorside andHelmsley and she hoped the feedback would allow both Libraries to stay open.County Councillor John Clark had concerns with the huge savings that needed to bemade in the first year. He felt there was a case for mobile Libraries to serve the ruralarea for people who were unable to drive. He asked how many people use themobile Library service and also use one of the main Libraries.Councillor Paul Andrews asked whether Officers would be prepared to attend TownCouncil meetings. Julie Blaisdale replied that she had a team of staff in each areaprepared to attend any public meetings. She asked Members to get in touch with herto arrange dates for meetings.The Chairman thanked Julie Blaisdale for her very informative presentation. He alsothanked the Executive Member for attending the meeting.RESOLVED –That the report and Members’ comments on the savings proposals for Adult andCommunity Library Services be noted.122. AREA COMMITTEE BUDGET 2010/2011CONSIDERED –The report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services).(i) To receive the Budget Monitoring Statement 2009/10 as at 21December 2010.(ii)To bring to the attention of Members the applications for funding thathave been received since the last meetingRESOLVED –Electoral Division Applications(a)That the Budget Monitoring Statements for the financial year 2010/11 (asset out in Appendices A & B) be noted.(b) That the Committee determine the funding applications outlined in section 3.0of the report and Appendices C to D.That the following applications be approved:-Thornton Dale and the Wolds(i)(ii)Chair of Governors, Luttons Primary School - £650 towards a theatretrip and After School Club at Luttons Primary School.Luttons & Weaverthorpe Parish Plan Action Group - £150 towards theexpenses of preparing a major bid to the LEADER organisation.123. PROGRAMME OF WORK FOR FUTURE MEETINGSCONSIDERED –NYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/12

The report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services)presented the programme of work currently scheduled for future meetings and invitedMember comments.RESOLVED –That the report be noted.124. HOWARDIAN HILLS AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY JOINTADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON 5 NOVEMBER 2010CONSIDERED –Minutes of meeting held on 5 November 2010 to inform Members of the businessdiscussed at the last meeting of the Howardian Hills AONB Joint Advisory CommitteeRESOLVED –That the minutes be noted.125. DATE, TIME AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING:-The Clerk to the Committee said she would bring a report to the next meetingdetailing venues for the next year.RESOLVED –(a)That the next meeting of the Area Committee would take place onWednesday, 16 March 2011 at 10.30am at Hovingham Village Hall.(b) That a report be brought to the next meeting detailing venues for 2011/2012.MD/JDNYC C Ryedale – Minutes of 12 January 2011/13