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Update from Post office - Post Office Closure
Monk Fryston Village Shop Ltd Post Office
You may be aware of the shocking incident on Monday 19th February where we were the victims of a violent armed robbery, resulting in a Royal Mail employee being injured, our staff and ourselves being subjected to extreme threatening behaviour and the business suffering significant financial loses. We were extremely lucky that no one else was injured or even killed. Had circumstances been different, then the outcome could have been far worse. We are thankful to the police, who have been fantastic, efficient and supportive.
After close consultation with the Post Office, the local MP and the Police, it has been identified that societal changes such as the closure of local banks and ATM's have resulted in increasingly large sums of cash being handled at Post Offices. The result of this is that local post offices have become easy targets for criminals gangs.
In order to ensure the future safety of our staff and the public, significant changes would be required to the shop layout. Unfortunately, the limited floor space within the shop means that the required changes are not a viable option. Whilst we are always here to support our local community, the safety of our staff, customers and family is paramount. With this in mind we have been forced to take the difficult decision to close the Post Office side of the business. The closure will be effective from 07/06/24.
We hope everyone can understand and support our decision, which has not been taken lightly, and that we can count on your continued to support at your local shop.
Karen, Adrian and Staff
Annual Village Meeting
The Annual Village Meeting will take place on Thursday 11th April 2024 at 8:00pm at the Community Centre, Old Vicarage Lane.
This is an open meeting for Monk Fryston residents and is not a council meeting.
It is an opportunity for you to raise issues and make suggestions on any improvements that may be made in the village.
These ideas and suggestions may then form a basis for future planning by the Parish Council and other organisations so please join in the discussion
This meeting constitutes the Annual Parish Meeting as required by the Local Government Act 1972.
Local Plan Consultation
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, Bradford BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Vote for a new Coat of Arms
Monk Fryston CofE Primary School pupils have designed ideas for a new village Coat of Arms.
The Parish Council have shortlisted 5 designs.
Vote for your favourite by the deadline of 1st January 2024.
Christmas lights installed
The village's new Christmas lights have been installed on lampposts on Water Lane, Lumby Hill and Mill Close.
Lights are also in place on selected trees, and will be accompanied by a 'Merry Christmas' sign.
The Parish Council welcomes feedback on the Christmas lights over the festive period, with a view to further developing our Christmas decoration plans for next year.
Christmas Lights plan progressing
At our latest meeting, the Parish Council approved an initial plan for the location of Christmas decorations this year.
The plans include string lights on selected trees, motif lights on selected lampposts, and a 'Merry Christmas' sign.
Approval of this initial plan allows us to take the next steps. We hope that residents, and particularly children, will enjoy the decorations when they are installed over the festive period.
Ken Dent joins Monk Fryston Parish Council
Local resident Ken Dent has joined the Parish Council.
Ken says, "I have the privilege to live in Monk Fryston for the last 30 years. In my commercial life I was a Senior Executive in a FTSE 250 listed company specialising in HR and Logistics. I then worked as a HR Consultant and finally in the latter years worked for the Mid North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre from Selby. I have supported many residents from the local community with their many and varied issues in my charity work. My interest of becoming a Parish Councillor is to utilise my past experience and abilities and combine my interest in the village for the common good of my fellow neighbours."
Councillor Dent joins the council alongside Nigel Spofforth, Matt Burton, Ryan Geldard, Bill Holmes, Mandy Shaw and Polly Hollingsworth.
New subscription service for garden waste
North Yorkshire Council’s Executive has recommended the introduction of a subscription service for garden waste in the Selby area, starting from 28 August 2023. This step will bring the Selby service into line with paid for garden waste collection services in all other areas of North Yorkshire.
Subscriptions will open week commencing 10 July with the first paid for collections starting week commencing 28 August.
From this date residents will need to display a valid licence to continue having their garden waste collected from the kerbside. The cost is £29 per licence which covers collections up to 1 March 2024. There are no collections from Tuesday 19 December 2023 to Friday 12 January 2024 so crews can focus on collecting the extra waste presented over the Christmas period. As usual Christmas trees will be collected from subscribed addresses in January 2024.
Each licence sticker is unique to the property it is registered to so can’t be used elsewhere. Bins without a licence will not be emptied if they do not display a valid licence. The licence sticker should be attached to the rear of the bin between the handles.
Information packs will be delivered to every home in the Selby district over a three week period from the start of July. This will set out how they can sign up to the service. Information about the service will also be available at local libraries.
Residents who already pay for a second green garden waste bin have paid £26 for the period from 1 April 2023 to March 2024. To continue to have two bins emptied, the customer will need to pay for a subscription for the ‘first’ bin. We’ve written to these customers directly to explain the arrangements.
Residents can make their own arrangements to share bins with friends or neighbours. One person will need to pay for a licence sticker which is registered at one address and the bin will be collected from one address.
Residents who do not sign up to the service immediately should retain their bin in case they decide to sign up at a later date. Bins can also be reused for storage, composting or as a water butt. Residents who do not want to sign up for the service should either compost their garden waste at home or take it to their local household waste recycling centres. Low-cost compost bins are available from our partner Get Composting. These start from just £12. Visit www.getcomposting or call 0800 316 4454 to find out more. Compost bins are also available to buy from Selby household waste recycling centre. More information about composting at home is available here: www.northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-waste/reduce-and-reuse/composting
Residents should visit this web page to find out more and sign up for the service:
Ashley Kaye leaves parish Council
Ashley Kaye has resigned from the Parish Council.
Ashley says: "After careful consideration, I have come to the decision that it is time for me to step down from my position.
During my time on the Parish Council, I have had the opportunity to contribute to various initiatives and witness the dedication of the council members in serving our community. However, due to professional commitments that demand more of my time and attention, I find it increasingly challenging to fulfill the responsibilities associated with my role on the council.
I would like to express my gratitude to my fellow Parish Council members for their collaboration and support throughout my tenure. It has been a privilege to work alongside you and contribute to the growth and betterment of our parish.
I also want to extend my appreciation to the community for their trust and engagement during my time on the council. Your support has been invaluable, and I am grateful for the opportunity to represent your interests and address your concerns.
Thank you for your understanding and support. It has been an honor to serve on the Parish Council, and I am grateful for the experiences and relationships I have developed during my tenure."
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
Please click here to view this notice.
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
The initial deadline to apply is June 9th 2023.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Nigel Spofforth elected as new Chair of Monk Fryston Parish Council
At the Annual Parish Council Meeting on 16th May, Nigel Spofforth was elected as the new Chair of the Parish Council.
Nigel replaces Sue Woodhall as Chair, who resigned in April.
At the same meeting, Matt Burton was elected as the new Vice Chair.
A full list of Monk Fryston Parish Councillors can be found on our 'About Us' page.
Parish Council makes the case for Pedestrian Crossing
Monk Fryston Parish Council has today formally written to Councillor Tim Grogan (the North Yorkshire Councillor for our area) and Councillor Keane Duncan (North Yorkshire Council's Executive Member for Highways and Transportation) to request that a pedestrian crossing is installed in Monk Fryston.
Thank you to all residents who signed our online and hard copy petitions and/or completed our recent road safety survey.
Our letter is supported by the petition and the following documents/reports:
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Read the official vacancy notice here
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Ryan Geldard joins Monk Fryston Parish Council
Local resident Ryan Geldard has joined the Parish Council. Ryan replaces former councillor Malcolm Robinson, who very sadly passed away in December.
Ryan says, “I’m delighted to be joining the Parish Council to further support the team in many of the great initiatives that benefit our local community. I’ve lived in the village for 10 years this year, and continue to love every minute.
Ensuring our community continues to thrive and is future focused is important to me, especially as a father to a young family.
I’ve been impressed by the Parish Council’s commitment to improving residents daily lives as evidenced in current efforts, not least our ongoing campaign for important road safety improvements on the A63. It is important issues like this that attracted me to want to be part of a solution and join the Parish Council.”
Councillor Geldard joins the council alongside Sue Woodhall, Nigel Spofforth, Matt Burton, Bill Holmes, Ashley Kaye and Mandy Shaw.
Sign our Pedestrian Crossing petition
Monk Fryston Parish Council has been trying to improve road safety in the village. Our requests for a pedestrian crossing have been declined on more than one occasion by North Yorkshire County Council.
Help us to demonstrate the level of public support for a pedestrian crossing by signing this petition.
In addition to the petition, we'd also like to collate public opinion on the need for a pedestrian crossing. Please complete this survey to share your experience and concerns.
Precept frozen for 2023/24
For the second year in a row, Monk Fryston Parish Council has voted to freeze the existing precept level for coming year.
The precept is the Parish Council's share of council tax, and this freeze means that Monk Fryston residents will benefit from no increase in this charge.
As a Parish Council we are confident that we can continue to deliver for our community without asking residents to pay an increased level of tax.
We hope that this news is welcome, especially as our community continues to feel the impact of cost-of-living increases.
20s Plenty for Monk Fryston
Monk Fryston Parish Council voted to support the 20s Plenty campaign in November 2021, and we are still pursuing the implementation of 20mph speed limits in our village.
The Highways department at North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) have (so far) dismissed our requests.
However, some recent developments make 20mph limits a real possibility.
Firstly, the Selby & Ainsty Area Committee of NYCC met on 13th January 2023, and voted in favour of implementing 20mph in residential areas.
Secondly, the Transport, Economy and Environment Committee of NYCC met on 19th January 2023, and voted in favour of 20mph limits outside schools, and 20mph in residential areas in Selby & Ainsty area.
These votes put pressure on the Executive of NYCC to implement 20mph policy that these committees have voted in favour of.
For more info, contact Cllr Matt Burton.
Annual Village Meeting
The Annual Village Meeting will take place on Thursday 14th April 2022 at 8:00pm at the Community Centre, Old Vicarage Lane.
This is an open meeting for Monk Fryston residents and is not a council meeting.
It is an opportunity for you to raise issues and make suggestions on any improvements that may be made in the village.
These ideas and suggestions may then form a basis for future planning by the Parish Council and other organisations so please join in the discussion.
An agenda will be issued in due course under separate cover.
This meeting constitutes the Annual Parish Meeting as required by the Local Government Act 1972.
Pedestrian Crossing
In our November 2022 newsletter we reported that North Yorkshire County Councillor (Tim Grogan) had said that a temporary pedestrian crossing may be installed on the A63 in Monk Fryston.
Disappointingly, we must now report that when we made subsequent enquiries with North Yorkshire County Council's Highways department, the suggestion was dismissed outright.
The Highways department believe that the village does not meet required criteria to have a pedestrian crossing.
At our January meeting, the Parish Council agreed not to give up on the matter and to continue exploring the possibility, including asking Councillor Grogan for further clarity on his plans.
Highways report that the limited footfall across the A63 and the absence of many accidents fails to raise a need for a crossing.
The Parish Council would be grateful if residents can contact us with any reports of difficulties in crossing the road and any accidents or near misses or damage. Dates and times are very important.
Please contact the Clerk to the Council
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, Bradford BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Damaged Planters at Lumby Lane
The unfortunate damage which occurred to the village planters at the Lumby Lane Junction is the subject of an insurance claim.
Replacing the planters will be discussed at the Village Planting Group which meets three times a year to arrange the planting displays.
Any non-councillor member would be very welcome to join. Please contact Sue Woodhall or Mandy Shaw
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Public Right of Way
The Parish Council is seeking to establish a public right of way linking the A63 to Water Lane.
This involves collecting evidence to record its use. If you would like to help you may be approached by the Parish Council for help in filling in Witness Statement Forms provided by North Yorkshire County Council.
Please contact Sue Woodhall
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Read the official vacancy notice here
Tell Commissioner Zoë how much you think should be invested in policing and fire and rescue services in North Yorkshire and York
North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Zoë Metcalfe, is asking how much you think should be invested in local policing and fire and rescue services from your council tax bills from April next year.
One of Zoë’s roles, required by law, is to set the police and fire precepts – the amounts dedicated to policing and fire and rescue services in North Yorkshire and York from every household.
As part of her commitment to ensure everyone has the chance to have their say before the amounts are decided, she wants to know your views as part of a consultation. She will then make her proposals to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel in February.
The survey opens Monday 5 December, and runs until Monday 16 January at www.tellCommissionerZoe.co.uk.
Water Lane to be closed for two days
North Yorkshire County Council has announced a planned road closure for Water Lane, Monk Fryston.
The Closure will be in place for a period of 2 days between 15th February 2023 and 16th February 2023.
The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=132166459
Councillor Malcolm Robinson
It is with profound sadness that Council has ended this year with the loss of a dear friend and colleague, Councillor Robinson. Malcolm passed away last Thursday afternoon, 8th December, in York Hospital; his unexpected death has come as great shock to us all.
Of deep religious conviction Malcolm was a person who lived his faith, tirelessly serving behind the scenes for many years both his village and his church. Always ready to help, one of his last contributions was involvement as both Parish Councillor and as member of the Parochial Church Council in the organising team for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations last June. Wearing both hats, he helped to orchestrate the safe and impressive lighting of the Jubilee Beacon in the grounds of St. Wilfrids Churchyard.
Of great experience, at meetings Malcolm was a man of few words but when his council was sought his advice was given honestly and objectively. His presence at the Council table will be sorely missed next January when we reconvene.
On behalf of the Council, I send our deep and sincere condolences to Freda and the girls and share in their loss. To Malcolm we send respect and gratitude.
Malcolm’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 28th December at his beloved St Wilfrids Church. at 1.30pm
Cllr. Sue Woodhall
Chair, Monk Fryston Parish Council
Tell North Yorkshire Council what's important to you
From April 1st next year, North Yorkshire Council will replace the county council and seven district and borough councils in North Yorkshire.
Before that, the council is inviting everyone across the county to take part in Let’s Talk, North Yorkshire’s biggest countywide conversation, to have your say what you think the new council should focus on.
Send in your thoughts on 20mph policy
Cllr Keane Duncan (North Yorkshire Council Executive Member for Highways) has requested feedback from residents on speed limit policy in residential areas.
Cllr Duncan tweeted "20mph as the default speed limit - what do people think? A harebrained proposal or value for money that will improve road safety?"
The 20s Plenty for North Yorkshire group is campaigning for speed limits of 20mph on residential streets and village centres. The group are encouraging people to send feedback to Cllr Duncan following his tweet:
"Please tweet @keanedunk @northyorkscc and your local county councillor if you can, letting them know of your support for default 20mph. We now have 130 parishes whose councils or assemblies voted in support, as well as Harrogate NYCC Area Committee, representing over 200,000 people. Now is the time to speak up and get this policy firmly backed by showing widespread support.
You can also contact by email: cllr.keane.duncan@northyorks.gov.uk, copying in your own County councillor as well, and Council leader cllr.carl.les@northyorks.gov.uk"
Monk Fryston Parish Council voted in favour of supporting this policy a year ago, and we have been writing to North Yorkshire County Council on the matter. Our latest letter to NYCC remains unanswered for several months, though we are actively chasing a response and are grateful to our County Councillor (Tim Grogan) for pursuing a response for us.
The recent Monk Fryston Village Survey showed very strong support among residents for improvements to road safety in our village.
Fryston Common Lane to be closed for 5 days
North Yorkshire County Council have informed us that Fryston Common Lane will be closed for a period of 5 days due to works being carried out by Northern Powergrid.
The Closure will be in place between 28th November 2022 and 2nd December 2022.
The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=131725880
Have your say!
The Parish Council is conducting a short survey to hear the views of residents.
Have your say on council activities, village facilities and issues that matter to you.
Send your questions for our new County Councillor
On Tuesday 5th July, a meeting of the Parish Council is being held with our new North Yorkshire County Councillor in attendance.
Cllr Tim Grogan was elected to represent the Monk Fryston and South Milford ward at the recent local election on 5th May 2022.
As with all Parish Council meetings, this meeting is open to the public and will take place at 8pm at the Community Centre.
Questions will be posed to Cllr Grogan via the Parish Council Chair, Sue Woodall. If you wish to submit a question to be asked of Cllr Grogan, please send it to us via our contact form.
Chair's Report Published
Cllr Sue Woodhall, Chair of Monk Fryston Parish Council, has produced her annual report.
Primary School supports 20s Plenty campaign
Monk Fryston Primary School has pledged its support to the ongoing campaign for better road safety in our village.
The School is displaying a 20s Plenty banner (purchased by the Parish Council), as are local businesses and homeowners.
Executive Headteacher, Rick Weights, commented "Monk Fryston CE Primary School is proud to support the 20mph speed limit campaign. Traffic around the school causes ongoing concerns, particularly in relation to the speed of driving and the parking of vehicles. This jeapordises the safety of children and has led to numerous complaints from children and their families. The school's Junior Road Safety Officers raise these concerns with children in school, but a campaign to influence adult road users will help lead to lasting changes in behaviour. Pictured are some of the children from school who support the initiative and are pleased that action is being taken."
Parish Council to distribute '20s Plenty' stickers
As part of our ongoing commitment to road safety in the village, the Parish Council has purchased some 20s Plenty wheelie-bin and window stickers.
A member of the Parish Council will be visiting households adjacent to the A63 and Water Lane to hand out stickers and discuss how you could display these for the benefit of the village.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
The Parish Council would like to share the plans for the upcoming Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.
Celebrations will take place across four days (2nd - 5th June), with events taking place across Monk Fryston and Hillam.
Please click here to download the full programme of celebratory events.
We hope to see you all there!
Notice of re-arranged Parish Council meeting
The meeting scheduled for 19 April is not going to take place. The next meeting of the Council is now going to be convened for 26 April 2022 at the Community Centre, Old Vicarage Lane commencing 8pm.
Parish Council Election to be Uncontested
The election for membership of Monk Fryston Parish Council (scheduled for Thursday 5th May) will be uncontested, because there were not more candidates than seats available.
This means that an election will not be required.
Seven people put themselves forward for election, and as such these seven people will take the seven seats on the Parish Council.
The seven Councillors going forward will be Matt Burton, Bill Holmes, Ashley Kaye, Malcolm Robinson, Mandy Shaw, Nigel Spofforth and Sue Woodhall.
Official notice of the uncontested election can be found on the Selby District Council website.
Changes to bus services
Arriva have announced a number of temporary changes to bus timetables in Yorkshire, which will begin on 25th April 2022.
Residents can read full details of these changes on the Arriva website.
The 164 service between Leeds and Selby will be affected. The service will no longer run on weekends.
Other services through Monk Fryston appear unaffected by the announced changes.
The Parish Council welcomes any comments or observations from residents as to how these changes may affect them.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
There will be an election for membership of Monk Fryston Parish Council on Thursday 5th May 2022 (if more than seven people choose to contest the seven seats).
All current councillors will be automatically stood down and all seven seats on Monk Fryston Parish Council will be contested.
Selby District Council has published this official Notice of Election.
If you are interested in standing for election, the nomination packs have been published on Selby District Council's website here: North Yorkshire County Election – Thursday 5 May 2022 | Selby District Council.
Instructions for completing and returning nomination papers can be found in the nomination pack available from the link above.
Parish Council continues to pursue speed limit reduction in Monk Fryston
Monk Fryston is a village lacking in pedestrian-friendly features. We have no pedestrian crossing, and a heavy amount of traffic (particularly at peak times) as outlined by our latest traffic report.
It is in this context that the Parish Council voted (in November 2021) to support the 20s Plenty campaign and to pursue to introduction of a 20mph speed limit throughout the village.
In late November, we wrote to North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) and published the letter. We highlighted the specific context of Monk Fryston and outlined our support for the 20s Plenty campaign.
In December, we received a 'blanket' response from NYCC, which did not address or answer any issues specific to Monk Fryston. The response rejected the idea of 20mph speed limits on the basis of factors including cost and the lack of personal injury collision records.
In late December, the Parish Council sent a second letter to NYCC, contesting some of the reasoning made and again requesting consideration for the specific context of Monk Fryston.
Unfortunately, in early February 2022 we received another response from NYCC which (again) does not answer or address the Monk Fryston specific context or our invitation for NYCC leaders to visit Monk Fryston for a conversation. This latest response simply rejects the idea of a 20mph limit in our village on the basis that the A63 is a 'principal route through the district'.
The Parish Council will be responding to NYCC once again and will continue to pursue initiatives to improve road safety and associated quality-of-life for our residents.
We will keep you all updated.
Parish Council writes to NYCC in support of 20's Plenty campaign
At our November meeting, the Parish Council voted to lend our support to the 20's Plenty campaign.
We pledged to write to the leaders of North Yorkshire County Council (who have overall responsibility for highways policy making in the region).
Today we are publishing the letter that we sent to NYCC. You can read it in full here.
We highlighted various issues with the A63 through Monk Fryston.
Residents are encouraged (if you feel so inclined) to write to NYCC leaders yourself and express your concerns related to road safety in our village.
Councillor Sue Scott to leave Parish Council
Councillor Sue Scott has resigned from her position on Monk Fryston Parish Council.
Sue leaves with the very best wishes of the Parish Council. Chair Sue Woodhall comments, "Sue Scott has been a loyal and diligent member of the Parish Council for several years, with her experience in the legal profession and her tenacious attention to detail she brought a dimension to the council which will be missed."
The Parish Council now has a councillor vacancy. Further details will be posted on this website in due course for anyone who is interested in joining the Parish Council and making a positive contribution.
Monk Fryston supports '20s Plenty' campaign
The Parish Council has voted to lend our support to the 20s Plenty campaign.
The 20s Plenty campaign aims for a speed limit of 20mph to be normal on residential streets and in town and village centres, bringing safety and environmental benefits.
The North Yorkshire branch of 20s Plenty can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
To express our support, the Parish Council will be writing to the leaders of North Yorkshire County Council (who have overall responsibility for highways policy making in the region).
All Monk Fryston residents are encouraged to support the 20s Plenty campaign. Road safety is a significant issue in our village, and the introduction of a 20mph speed limit would be a positive step.
Precept frozen for 2022/23
Monk Fryston Parish Council has voted unanimously to freeze the existing precept level for the year 2022/23.
The precept is the Parish Council's share of council tax, and this freeze means that Monk Fryston residents will benefit from no increase in this charge.
As a Parish Council we are confident that we can continue to deliver for our community without asking residents to pay an increased level of tax.
We hope that this news is welcome, especially as our community continues to recover from the various negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monk Fryston Traffic Report Published
Monk Fryston currently benefits from two Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS). These are located at the West entrance to the village (on the A63 shortly after crossing the railway bridge) and at the East entrance to the village (on the A63 opposite The Meadows).
The VAS signs light up, alerting drivers if they are entering the village above the 30mph speed limit.
The VAS signs also record and store a large amount of traffic-related data, including traffic volumes and average speeds.
The published report provides a snapshot of data recorded by both VAS signs between 1st September 2021 – 30th September 2021.
Read the report, view data, and consider the implications by downloading the report from this website.
Let us know your thoughts.
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Latest News
Vote for a new Coat of Arms
November 27th 2023
Monk Fryston CofE Primary School pupils have designed ideas for a new village Coat of Arms.
The Parish Council have shortlisted 5 designs.
Vote for your favourite by the deadline of 1st January 2024.
Christmas lights installed
November 24th 2023
The village's new Christmas lights have been installed on lampposts on Water Lane, Lumby Hill and Mill Close.
Lights are also in place on selected trees, and will be accompanied by a 'Merry Christmas' sign.
The Parish Council welcomes feedback on the Christmas lights over the festive period, with a view to further developing our Christmas decoration plans for next year.
Christmas Lights plan progressing
September 24th 2023
At our latest meeting, the Parish Council approved an initial plan for the location of Christmas decorations this year.
The plans include string lights on selected trees, motif lights on selected lampposts, and a 'Merry Christmas' sign.
Approval of this initial plan allows us to take the next steps. We hope that residents, and particularly children, will enjoy the decorations when they are installed over the festive period.
Ken Dent joins Monk Fryston Parish Council
August 7th 2023
Local resident Ken Dent has joined the Parish Council.
Ken says, "I have the privilege to live in Monk Fryston for the last 30 years. In my commercial life I was a Senior Executive in a FTSE 250 listed company specialising in HR and Logistics. I then worked as a HR Consultant and finally in the latter years worked for the Mid North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre from Selby. I have supported many residents from the local community with their many and varied issues in my charity work. My interest of becoming a Parish Councillor is to utilise my past experience and abilities and combine my interest in the village for the common good of my fellow neighbours."
Councillor Dent joins the council alongside Nigel Spofforth, Matt Burton, Ryan Geldard, Bill Holmes, Mandy Shaw and Polly Hollingsworth.
Polly Hollingsworth joins Monk Fryston Parish Council
July 24th 2023
Local resident Polly Hollingsworth has joined the Parish Council.
Polly says, "Hello! I am Polly, and am delighted to be joining the Parish Council. I have lived in the village for the last 7 years and am passionate about the wonderful community we have. I look forward to joining the team and supporting its wonderful initiative. As a mum to a young family, I am focused on maintaining the lovely village ethos we have and working collectively to provide a happy, supportive and sustainable home for the next generation."
Councillor Hollingsworth joins the council alongside Nigel Spofforth, Matt Burton, Ryan Geldard, Bill Holmes and Mandy Shaw.
New subscription service for garden waste
July 10th 2023
North Yorkshire Council’s Executive has recommended the introduction of a subscription service for garden waste in the Selby area, starting from 28 August 2023. This step will bring the Selby service into line with paid for garden waste collection services in all other areas of North Yorkshire.
Subscriptions will open week commencing 10 July with the first paid for collections starting week commencing 28 August.
From this date residents will need to display a valid licence to continue having their garden waste collected from the kerbside. The cost is £29 per licence which covers collections up to 1 March 2024. There are no collections from Tuesday 19 December 2023 to Friday 12 January 2024 so crews can focus on collecting the extra waste presented over the Christmas period. As usual Christmas trees will be collected from subscribed addresses in January 2024.
Each licence sticker is unique to the property it is registered to so can’t be used elsewhere. Bins without a licence will not be emptied if they do not display a valid licence. The licence sticker should be attached to the rear of the bin between the handles.
Information packs will be delivered to every home in the Selby district over a three week period from the start of July. This will set out how they can sign up to the service. Information about the service will also be available at local libraries.
Residents who already pay for a second green garden waste bin have paid £26 for the period from 1 April 2023 to March 2024. To continue to have two bins emptied, the customer will need to pay for a subscription for the ‘first’ bin. We’ve written to these customers directly to explain the arrangements.
Residents can make their own arrangements to share bins with friends or neighbours. One person will need to pay for a licence sticker which is registered at one address and the bin will be collected from one address.
Residents who do not sign up to the service immediately should retain their bin in case they decide to sign up at a later date. Bins can also be reused for storage, composting or as a water butt. Residents who do not want to sign up for the service should either compost their garden waste at home or take it to their local household waste recycling centres. Low-cost compost bins are available from our partner Get Composting. These start from just £12. Visit www.getcomposting or call 0800 316 4454 to find out more. Compost bins are also available to buy from Selby household waste recycling centre. More information about composting at home is available here: www.northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-waste/reduce-and-reuse/composting
Residents should visit this web page to find out more and sign up for the service:
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
July 7th 2023
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Ashley Kaye leaves parish Council
July 7th 2023
Ashley Kaye has resigned from the Parish Council.
Ashley says: "After careful consideration, I have come to the decision that it is time for me to step down from my position.
During my time on the Parish Council, I have had the opportunity to contribute to various initiatives and witness the dedication of the council members in serving our community. However, due to professional commitments that demand more of my time and attention, I find it increasingly challenging to fulfill the responsibilities associated with my role on the council.
I would like to express my gratitude to my fellow Parish Council members for their collaboration and support throughout my tenure. It has been a privilege to work alongside you and contribute to the growth and betterment of our parish.
I also want to extend my appreciation to the community for their trust and engagement during my time on the council. Your support has been invaluable, and I am grateful for the opportunity to represent your interests and address your concerns.
Thank you for your understanding and support. It has been an honor to serve on the Parish Council, and I am grateful for the experiences and relationships I have developed during my tenure."
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
July 1st 2023
Please click here to view this notice.
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
May 31st 2023
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
The initial deadline to apply is June 9th 2023.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Nigel Spofforth elected as new Chair of Monk Fryston Parish Council
May 20th 2023
At the Annual Parish Council Meeting on 16th May, Nigel Spofforth was elected as the new Chair of the Parish Council.
Nigel replaces Sue Woodhall as Chair, who resigned in April.
At the same meeting, Matt Burton was elected as the new Vice Chair.
A full list of Monk Fryston Parish Councillors can be found on our 'About Us' page.
Parish Council makes the case for Pedestrian Crossing
May 3rd 2023
Monk Fryston Parish Council has today formally written to Councillor Tim Grogan (the North Yorkshire Councillor for our area) and Councillor Keane Duncan (North Yorkshire Council's Executive Member for Highways and Transportation) to request that a pedestrian crossing is installed in Monk Fryston.
Thank you to all residents who signed our online and hard copy petitions and/or completed our recent road safety survey.
Our letter is supported by the petition and the following documents/reports:
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
April 28th 2023
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Read the official vacancy notice here
Ryan Geldard joins Monk Fryston Parish Council
April 18th 2023
Local resident Ryan Geldard has joined the Parish Council. Ryan replaces former councillor Malcolm Robinson, who very sadly passed away in December.
Ryan says, “I’m delighted to be joining the Parish Council to further support the team in many of the great initiatives that benefit our local community. I’ve lived in the village for 10 years this year, and continue to love every minute.
Ensuring our community continues to thrive and is future focused is important to me, especially as a father to a young family.
I’ve been impressed by the Parish Council’s commitment to improving residents daily lives as evidenced in current efforts, not least our ongoing campaign for important road safety improvements on the A63. It is important issues like this that attracted me to want to be part of a solution and join the Parish Council.”
Councillor Geldard joins the council alongside Sue Woodhall, Nigel Spofforth, Matt Burton, Bill Holmes, Ashley Kaye and Mandy Shaw.
Annual Village Meeting
March 29th 2023
The Annual Village Meeting will take place on Thursday 6th April 2023 at 8:00pm at the Community Centre, Old Vicarage Lane.
This is an open meeting for Monk Fryston residents and is not a council meeting.
It is an opportunity for you to raise issues and make suggestions on any improvements that may be made in the village.
These ideas and suggestions may then form a basis for future planning by the Parish Council and other organisations so please join in the discussion.
An agenda is available here.
This meeting constitutes the Annual Parish Meeting as required by the Local Government Act 1972.
Sign our Pedestrian Crossing petition
March 3rd 2023
Monk Fryston Parish Council has been trying to improve road safety in the village. Our requests for a pedestrian crossing have been declined on more than one occasion by North Yorkshire County Council.
Help us to demonstrate the level of public support for a pedestrian crossing by signing this petition.
In addition to the petition, we'd also like to collate public opinion on the need for a pedestrian crossing. Please complete this survey to share your experience and concerns.
Precept frozen for 2023/24
January 27th 2023
For the second year in a row, Monk Fryston Parish Council has voted to freeze the existing precept level for coming year.
The precept is the Parish Council's share of council tax, and this freeze means that Monk Fryston residents will benefit from no increase in this charge.
As a Parish Council we are confident that we can continue to deliver for our community without asking residents to pay an increased level of tax.
We hope that this news is welcome, especially as our community continues to feel the impact of cost-of-living increases.
20s Plenty for Monk Fryston
January 27th 2023
Monk Fryston Parish Council voted to support the 20s Plenty campaign in November 2021, and we are still pursuing the implementation of 20mph speed limits in our village.
The Highways department at North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) have (so far) dismissed our requests.
However, some recent developments make 20mph limits a real possibility.
Firstly, the Selby & Ainsty Area Committee of NYCC met on 13th January 2023, and voted in favour of implementing 20mph in residential areas.
Secondly, the Transport, Economy and Environment Committee of NYCC met on 19th January 2023, and voted in favour of 20mph limits outside schools, and 20mph in residential areas in Selby & Ainsty area.
These votes put pressure on the Executive of NYCC to implement 20mph policy that these committees have voted in favour of.
For more info, contact Cllr Matt Burton.
Pedestrian Crossing
January 27th 2023
In our November 2022 newsletter we reported that North Yorkshire County Councillor (Tim Grogan) had said that a temporary pedestrian crossing may be installed on the A63 in Monk Fryston.
Disappointingly, we must now report that when we made subsequent enquiries with North Yorkshire County Council's Highways department, the suggestion was dismissed outright.
The Highways department believe that the village does not meet required criteria to have a pedestrian crossing.
At our January meeting, the Parish Council agreed not to give up on the matter and to continue exploring the possibility, including asking Councillor Grogan for further clarity on his plans.
Highways report that the limited footfall across the A63 and the absence of many accidents fails to raise a need for a crossing.
The Parish Council would be grateful if residents can contact us with any reports of difficulties in crossing the road and any accidents or near misses or damage. Dates and times are very important.
Please contact the Clerk to the Council
Damaged Planters at Lumby Lane
January 27th 2023
The unfortunate damage which occurred to the village planters at the Lumby Lane Junction is the subject of an insurance claim.
Replacing the planters will be discussed at the Village Planting Group which meets three times a year to arrange the planting displays.
Any non-councillor member would be very welcome to join. Please contact Sue Woodhall or Mandy Shaw
Public Right of Way
January 27th 2023
The Parish Council is seeking to establish a public right of way linking the A63 to Water Lane.
This involves collecting evidence to record its use. If you would like to help you may be approached by the Parish Council for help in filling in Witness Statement Forms provided by North Yorkshire County Council.
Please contact Sue Woodhall
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
January 6th 2023
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 24 Moss Row, Wilsden, BD15 0EP, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Read the official vacancy notice here
Tell Commissioner Zoë how much you think should be invested in policing and fire and rescue services in North Yorkshire and York
December 18th 2022
North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Zoë Metcalfe, is asking how much you think should be invested in local policing and fire and rescue services from your council tax bills from April next year.
One of Zoë’s roles, required by law, is to set the police and fire precepts – the amounts dedicated to policing and fire and rescue services in North Yorkshire and York from every household.
As part of her commitment to ensure everyone has the chance to have their say before the amounts are decided, she wants to know your views as part of a consultation. She will then make her proposals to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel in February.
The survey opens Monday 5 December, and runs until Monday 16 January at www.tellCommissionerZoe.co.uk.
Water Lane to be closed for two days
December 18th 2022
North Yorkshire County Council has announced a planned road closure for Water Lane, Monk Fryston.
The Closure will be in place for a period of 2 days between 15th February 2023 and 16th February 2023.
The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=132166459
Councillor Malcolm Robinson
December 15th 2022
It is with profound sadness that Council has ended this year with the loss of a dear friend and colleague, Councillor Robinson. Malcolm passed away last Thursday afternoon, 8th December, in York Hospital; his unexpected death has come as great shock to us all.
Of deep religious conviction Malcolm was a person who lived his faith, tirelessly serving behind the scenes for many years both his village and his church. Always ready to help, one of his last contributions was involvement as both Parish Councillor and as member of the Parochial Church Council in the organising team for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations last June. Wearing both hats, he helped to orchestrate the safe and impressive lighting of the Jubilee Beacon in the grounds of St. Wilfrids Churchyard.
Of great experience, at meetings Malcolm was a man of few words but when his council was sought his advice was given honestly and objectively. His presence at the Council table will be sorely missed next January when we reconvene.
On behalf of the Council, I send our deep and sincere condolences to Freda and the girls and share in their loss. To Malcolm we send respect and gratitude.
Malcolm’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 28th December at his beloved St Wilfrids Church. at 1.30pm
Cllr. Sue Woodhall
Chair, Monk Fryston Parish Council
Tell North Yorkshire Council what's important to you
December 8th 2022
From April 1st next year, North Yorkshire Council will replace the county council and seven district and borough councils in North Yorkshire.
Before that, the council is inviting everyone across the county to take part in Let’s Talk, North Yorkshire’s biggest countywide conversation, to have your say what you think the new council should focus on.
Send in your thoughts on 20mph policy
November 14th 2022
Cllr Keane Duncan (North Yorkshire Council Executive Member for Highways) has requested feedback from residents on speed limit policy in residential areas.
Cllr Duncan tweeted "20mph as the default speed limit - what do people think? A harebrained proposal or value for money that will improve road safety?"
The 20s Plenty for North Yorkshire group is campaigning for speed limits of 20mph on residential streets and village centres. The group are encouraging people to send feedback to Cllr Duncan following his tweet:
"Please tweet @keanedunk @northyorkscc and your local county councillor if you can, letting them know of your support for default 20mph. We now have 130 parishes whose councils or assemblies voted in support, as well as Harrogate NYCC Area Committee, representing over 200,000 people. Now is the time to speak up and get this policy firmly backed by showing widespread support.
You can also contact by email: cllr.keane.duncan@northyorks.gov.uk, copying in your own County councillor as well, and Council leader cllr.carl.les@northyorks.gov.uk"
Monk Fryston Parish Council voted in favour of supporting this policy a year ago, and we have been writing to North Yorkshire County Council on the matter. Our latest letter to NYCC remains unanswered for several months, though we are actively chasing a response and are grateful to our County Councillor (Tim Grogan) for pursuing a response for us.
The recent Monk Fryston Village Survey showed very strong support among residents for improvements to road safety in our village.
Fryston Common Lane to be closed for 5 days
November 14th 2022
North Yorkshire County Council have informed us that Fryston Common Lane will be closed for a period of 5 days due to works being carried out by Northern Powergrid.
The Closure will be in place between 28th November 2022 and 2nd December 2022.
The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=131725880
Have your say!
August 5th 2022
The Parish Council is conducting a short survey to hear the views of residents.
Have your say on council activities, village facilities and issues that matter to you.
Send your questions for our new County Councillor
June 30th 2022
On Tuesday 5th July, a meeting of the Parish Council is being held with our new North Yorkshire County Councillor in attendance.
Cllr Tim Grogan was elected to represent the Monk Fryston and South Milford ward at the recent local election on 5th May 2022.
As with all Parish Council meetings, this meeting is open to the public and will take place at 8pm at the Community Centre.
Questions will be posed to Cllr Grogan via the Parish Council Chair, Sue Woodall. If you wish to submit a question to be asked of Cllr Grogan, please send it to us via our contact form.
Chair's Report Published
May 28th 2022
Cllr Sue Woodhall, Chair of Monk Fryston Parish Council, has produced her annual report.
Primary School supports 20s Plenty campaign
May 11th 2022
Monk Fryston Primary School has pledged its support to the ongoing campaign for better road safety in our village.
The School is displaying a 20s Plenty banner (purchased by the Parish Council), as are local businesses and homeowners.
Executive Headteacher, Rick Weights, commented "Monk Fryston CE Primary School is proud to support the 20mph speed limit campaign. Traffic around the school causes ongoing concerns, particularly in relation to the speed of driving and the parking of vehicles. This jeapordises the safety of children and has led to numerous complaints from children and their families. The school's Junior Road Safety Officers raise these concerns with children in school, but a campaign to influence adult road users will help lead to lasting changes in behaviour. Pictured are some of the children from school who support the initiative and are pleased that action is being taken."
Parish Council to distribute '20s Plenty' stickers
April 29th 2022
As part of our ongoing commitment to road safety in the village, the Parish Council has purchased some 20s Plenty wheelie-bin and window stickers.
A member of the Parish Council will be visiting households adjacent to the A63 and Water Lane to hand out stickers and discuss how you could display these for the benefit of the village.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
April 28th 2022
The Parish Council would like to share the plans for the upcoming Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.
Celebrations will take place across four days (2nd - 5th June), with events taking place across Monk Fryston and Hillam.
Please click here to download the full programme of celebratory events.
We hope to see you all there!
Notice of re-arranged Parish Council meeting
April 18th 2022
The meeting scheduled for 19 April is not going to take place. The next meeting of the Council is now going to be convened for 26 April 2022 at the Community Centre, Old Vicarage Lane commencing 8pm.
Parish Council Election to be Uncontested
April 11th 2022
The election for membership of Monk Fryston Parish Council (scheduled for Thursday 5th May) will be uncontested, because there were not more candidates than seats available.
This means that an election will not be required.
Seven people put themselves forward for election, and as such these seven people will take the seven seats on the Parish Council.
The seven Councillors going forward will be Matt Burton, Bill Holmes, Ashley Kaye, Malcolm Robinson, Mandy Shaw, Nigel Spofforth and Sue Woodhall.
Official notice of the uncontested election can be found on the Selby District Council website.
Changes to bus services
March 25th 2022
Arriva have announced a number of temporary changes to bus timetables in Yorkshire, which will begin on 25th April 2022.
Residents can read full details of these changes on the Arriva website.
The 164 service between Leeds and Selby will be affected. The service will no longer run on weekends.
Other services through Monk Fryston appear unaffected by the announced changes.
The Parish Council welcomes any comments or observations from residents as to how these changes may affect them.
Annual Village Meeting
March 25th 2022
The Annual Village Meeting will take place on Thursday 14th April 2022 at 8:00pm at the Community Centre, Old Vicarage Lane.
This is an open meeting for Monk Fryston residents and is not a council meeting.
It is an opportunity for you to raise issues and make suggestions on any improvements that may be made in the village.
These ideas and suggestions may then form a basis for future planning by the Parish Council and other organisations so please join in the discussion.
An agenda will be issued in due course under separate cover.
This meeting constitutes the Annual Parish Meeting as required by the Local Government Act 1972.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
March 18th 2022
There will be an election for membership of Monk Fryston Parish Council on Thursday 5th May 2022 (if more than seven people choose to contest the seven seats).
All current councillors will be automatically stood down and all seven seats on Monk Fryston Parish Council will be contested.
Selby District Council has published this official Notice of Election.
If you are interested in standing for election, the nomination packs have been published on Selby District Council's website here: North Yorkshire County Election – Thursday 5 May 2022 | Selby District Council.
Instructions for completing and returning nomination papers can be found in the nomination pack available from the link above.
Parish Council continues to pursue speed limit reduction in Monk Fryston
February 14th 2022
Monk Fryston is a village lacking in pedestrian-friendly features. We have no pedestrian crossing, and a heavy amount of traffic (particularly at peak times) as outlined by our latest traffic report.
It is in this context that the Parish Council voted (in November 2021) to support the 20s Plenty campaign and to pursue to introduction of a 20mph speed limit throughout the village.
In late November, we wrote to North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) and published the letter. We highlighted the specific context of Monk Fryston and outlined our support for the 20s Plenty campaign.
In December, we received a 'blanket' response from NYCC, which did not address or answer any issues specific to Monk Fryston. The response rejected the idea of 20mph speed limits on the basis of factors including cost and the lack of personal injury collision records.
In late December, the Parish Council sent a second letter to NYCC, contesting some of the reasoning made and again requesting consideration for the specific context of Monk Fryston.
Unfortunately, in early February 2022 we received another response from NYCC which (again) does not answer or address the Monk Fryston specific context or our invitation for NYCC leaders to visit Monk Fryston for a conversation. This latest response simply rejects the idea of a 20mph limit in our village on the basis that the A63 is a 'principal route through the district'.
The Parish Council will be responding to NYCC once again and will continue to pursue initiatives to improve road safety and associated quality-of-life for our residents.
We will keep you all updated.
Ashley Kaye joins Parish Council
February 4th 2022
The councillor vacancy on Monk Fryston Parish Council has been filled via the co-option of village resident Ashley Kaye.
Ashley comments, "I'm very excited to be joining the parish council and feel privileged and honoured to have been co-opted to this seat."
The Parish Council now has a full complement of seven councillors, with Ashley joining Sue Woodall, Nigel Spofforth, Matt Burton, Sue Ellis, Mandy Shaw and Malcolm Robinson.
VACANCY ON MONK FRYSTON PARISH COUNCIL
December 13th 2021
The Parish Council is currently seeking a resident who is registered on the electoral role or who has lived in the village for 12 months or more and over 18 years of age to become a Parish Councillor.
If you would like to be considered for co-option onto Monk Fryston Parish Council, please apply to the Clerk to the Council at 2 Malvern Mews, Monk Fryston, or email clerk@monkfrystonparishcouncil.net.
Read the full vacancy notice here
Parish Council writes to NYCC in support of 20's Plenty campaign
December 6th 2021
At our November meeting, the Parish Council voted to lend our support to the 20's Plenty campaign.
We pledged to write to the leaders of North Yorkshire County Council (who have overall responsibility for highways policy making in the region).
Today we are publishing the letter that we sent to NYCC. You can read it in full here.
We highlighted various issues with the A63 through Monk Fryston.
Residents are encouraged (if you feel so inclined) to write to NYCC leaders yourself and express your concerns related to road safety in our village.
Councillor Sue Scott to leave Parish Council
December 6th 2021
Councillor Sue Scott has resigned from her position on Monk Fryston Parish Council.
Sue leaves with the very best wishes of the Parish Council. Chair Sue Woodhall comments, "Sue Scott has been a loyal and diligent member of the Parish Council for several years, with her experience in the legal profession and her tenacious attention to detail she brought a dimension to the council which will be missed."
The Parish Council now has a councillor vacancy. Further details will be posted on this website in due course for anyone who is interested in joining the Parish Council and making a positive contribution.
Parish Council supports Netball Club to improve facilities
December 1st 2021
At our November meeting, the Parish Council considered a grant application from Monk Fryston Netball Club.
The council voted in favour of providing funding to the Netball Club, in order to purchase new equipment including balls and marking spots.
Since its inception in 2017, Monk Fryston Netball Club has gone from strength to strength. The Club allows players to learn the game, develop their skills, join a team, and keep fit.
They offer weekly adult training, junior training, and 'walking netball' sessions.
The Parish Council is delighted to be able to support this valuable community group. This funding represents more investment in local adult and junior sport, following our funding of Monk Fryston United FC's facilities upgrade last month.
Monk Fryston supports '20s Plenty' campaign
November 23rd 2021
The Parish Council has voted to lend our support to the 20s Plenty campaign.
The 20s Plenty campaign aims for a speed limit of 20mph to be normal on residential streets and in town and village centres, bringing safety and environmental benefits.
The North Yorkshire branch of 20s Plenty can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
To express our support, the Parish Council will be writing to the leaders of North Yorkshire County Council (who have overall responsibility for highways policy making in the region).
All Monk Fryston residents are encouraged to support the 20s Plenty campaign. Road safety is a significant issue in our village, and the introduction of a 20mph speed limit would be a positive step.
Precept frozen for 2022/23
November 22nd 2021
Monk Fryston Parish Council has voted unanimously to freeze the existing precept level for the year 2022/23.
The precept is the Parish Council's share of council tax, and this freeze means that Monk Fryston residents will benefit from no increase in this charge.
As a Parish Council we are confident that we can continue to deliver for our community without asking residents to pay an increased level of tax.
We hope that this news is welcome, especially as our community continues to recover from the various negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monk Fryston Traffic Report Published
November 21st 2021
Monk Fryston currently benefits from two Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS). These are located at the West entrance to the village (on the A63 shortly after crossing the railway bridge) and at the East entrance to the village (on the A63 opposite The Meadows).
The VAS signs light up, alerting drivers if they are entering the village above the 30mph speed limit.
The VAS signs also record and store a large amount of traffic-related data, including traffic volumes and average speeds.
The published report provides a snapshot of data recorded by both VAS signs between 1st September 2021 – 30th September 2021.
Read the report, view data, and consider the implications by downloading the report from this website.
Let us know your thoughts.
Parish Council to fund new floodlights and drainage improvements at Monk Fryston United FC
November 6th 2021
At the Parish Council's October meeting, we considered a grant application received from Monk Fryston United FC related to new floodlights and drainage improvements to the playing fields at Stocking Lane.
Council voted to purchase the floodlights (and an associated storage container) and gift them to the Club. We also agreed to award a grant of up to £3500 towards the cost of the drainage improvements.
The Parish Council is delighted to have been able to support Monk Fryston United FC in this way, enabling the Club to continue training and playing throughout the winter.
Due to rapid growth enjoyed since coming out of each lockdown, the Club now have the equivalent of 16 teams across many age groups.
Parish Council to fund maintenance of Community Public Access Defibrillator
October 3rd 2021
The Monk Fryston, Hillam and Burton Salmon Defibrillator Group recently submitted a grant request to the Parish Council, related to the ongoing maintenance of the village defibrillator (located outside the Doctor's Surgery).
To ensure that the Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) remains ready for action, it will soon require a replacement battery, set of pads and preparation kit.
The Parish Council is pleased to have agreed to purchase these items and gift them to the Defibrillator Group.
The CPAD is an important and potentially lifesaving piece of equipment, and we are committed to supporting its presence in the village.
Church Lane Footpath Resurfaced
August 31st 2021
The footpath connecting Church Lane and Old Vicarage Lane has been resurfaced, making it a safer walkway for all. The footpath is a key route for those using the school, church, community centre, or simply those enjoying a walk around the village.