If you are looking for job you don't need to go all the way to Harrogate to see what is on offer. A permanent feature in the Nidderdale Partnership office window is a Job Centre Plus notice with local vacancies advertised. The vacancies are updated every week.

If you are looking for something specific, staff in the office will help you to browse the Job Centre Plus website.

Please visit the office at Unit 7 King St Workshops, Pateley Bridge to make use of this facility.

    Following the EGM held in October 2004, a successful application has been made to incorporate Nidderdale Plus as a company limited by Guarantee. This will allow the organisation to operate more speedily and efficiently and, more importantly, will reduce the personal liability of members.

Whilst the legal status of the organisation has changed, the purpose and objectives of Nidderdale Plus remain, as before, to work in partnership with Councils, business, education, and voluntary organisations to improve services and attract investment in order to safeguard the future well being of the area.

The strength of Nidderdale Plus to achieve its objectives comes from its membership. If you would like to apply to be a member of the partnership please email val@niddplus.org.uk or phone Val on 01423 714953.

The Nidderdale Plus Partnership

Memorandum and Articles

of Association

Company number 5331403

Companies Acts 1985 & 1989

A company limited by guarantee

The Companies Acts 1885 and 1989

Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital

MEMORANDUM of Association

of

The Nidderdale Plus Partnership

1.       NAME

The name of the company is The Nidderdale Plus Partnership (the Company).

2.       REGISTERED OFFICE

The registered office of the Company is situated in England.

3.       OBJECTS

The objects of the Company are:-

3.1 To benefit the communities of Nidderdale and Mashamshire, comprising the wards of Mashamshire, Kirby Malzeard, Pateley Bridge, Nidd Valley, Lower Nidderdale, Killinghall, Wharfedale Moor (the boundaries of which are shown of the attached map) by encouraging and assisting with the development and implementation of policies and activities which promote the economic, social and cultural well-being and sustainability of the area.

3.2   To encourage, foster and participate in partnerships and associations of local organisations, statutory bodies, commercial organisations and associations, voluntary groups and individuals in order to stimulate involvement in local action, in order to share resources, and  in order to engender a culture of co-operative working.

3.3   To work in partnership with statutory bodies, local regional, national and international agencies,  commercial organisations and associations, voluntary groups and individuals in order to encourage inward investment for the area.

4.       POWERS

In furtherance of the Objects, but not otherwise, the Company shall have the following powers:-

4.1         To carry out the Objects as principal, agent, contractor or in any other capacity and/or through an agent or contractor and either alone or in conjunction with others

4.2         To provide information, advice, consultancy, training, tuition, expertise and assistance in furtherance of the Objects

4.3         To establish, develop and manage sites, facilities and centres relating to the Objects

4.4         To borrow money and give security for loans

4.5         To acquire or hire property of any kind

4.6         To let or dispose of property of any kind

4.7         To raise funds by way of grants, subscriptions, loans, donations or otherwise from any individual or organisation, but with the ability to decline any gift or legacy in whole or in part where the Company thinks fit

4.8         To set aside funds for special purposes or as reserves against future expenditure

4.9         To deposit or invest funds in any manner which the Directors consider appropriate (but to invest only after obtaining advice from an independent financial advisor and having regard to the suitability of investments)

4.10      To sell or otherwise dispose the whole or part of the business of the Company

4.11      To employ paid or unpaid agents, staff or advisors

4.12      To  acquire goods and services necessary for the operation of the Company and to make payment for such goods and services.

4.13      To enter into any arrangement with any government agency or statutory body which is deemed to be conducive to the Objects of the Company

4.14      To enter into contracts to provide services to or on behalf of other bodies

4.15      To establish/acquire and operate subsidiary companies or organisations to assist or act as agents for the company, whether trading or otherwise

4.16      To support and subscribe to any public or charitable institution, society, or other organisation which is to the benefit of the Company and its staff, or which is connected with any area where the Company operates its business

4.17      To effect insurance against risks of all kind

4.18      To pay the costs of forming the Company

4.19      To do anything else within the law which promotes the Objects.

5                     BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND directors

5.1   The property and funds of the Company must be used only for promoting the Objects, and do not belong to the members of the Company. No part of the income of the Company shall be paid either directly or indirectly to members either as dividends or bonus.

5.2    Members may:-

5.2.1          be employed by or enter into contracts with the Company and receive reasonable payment of goods or services supplied

5.2.2          be paid interest at a rate not exceeding the commercial rate on money lent by them to the Company

5.2.3          be paid rent at a rate not exceeding the open market rent for premises let by them to the Company

5.2.4          purchase assets offered for sale by the Company, provided such a purchase is at or above market value

5.2.5          be paid expenses for services carried out on behalf of the Company

5.3   Directors must not:-

5.3.1          be appointed to any office within the Company for which a salary is payable.

5.3.2    receive any payment of money or other material benefit other than:-

i)        payment for services or goods supplied in relation to a contract

ii)       re-imbursement in respect of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred in furthering the Companys Objects

iii)     any indemnity in respect of any liabilities properly incurred in running the Company

5.3.2          if providing goods or services to the Company (or if a member or employee of a firm or organisation providing goods or services) participate in any meeting concerning contractual and tendering arrangements for such goods and services.

6                     LIMITED LIABILITY

The liability of members is limited.

7                     GUARANTEE

Every member of the Company undertakes, if the company is dissolved while he/she/it remains a member or within 12 months afterwards, to contribute up to £1 towards the costs of dissolution and any liabilities incurred by the Company while the contributor was a member.

8                     DISSOLUTION

If the Company is dissolved, any assets remaining after provision has been made for all liabilities must be disposed of by transfer to one or more other bodies having similar Objects and with similar prohibitions on the distribution of income and property to members.

We, the Subscribers, wish to be formed into a Company under this Memorandum of Association

The Companies Acts 1885 and 1989

Company limited by guarantee

aRTICLES of Association

of

The Nidderdale Plus Partnership

1.   

At Nidderdale Partnership Office, King St, Pateley Bridge

2.  Minutes of the last meeting 2.1     Were agreed as a correct record 3.  Matters arising not on the agenda 3.1  arising from 3.1 – No response has been received from Leeds Metropolitan University. 3.2    arising from 4.2 – AK reported that she has informed the Friends of Nidderdale Pool that Nidderdale Plus are not in a position to take on the role as community representative on the Joint Management Board. 3.3    Arising from 5.3 – SR reported that the GOYH monitoring visit had gone well and that Nidderdale Plus had received a clean report with no comments. 3.4    Arising from 6.2 – SR reported that Nidderdale Plus, nva/Quarry Viewing Platform and Nidderdale Community Sports Network (now called Sport Nidderdale) all had stands at Nidderdale Show. The day was well attended and we have received positive feedback from the event. 3.5    Arising from 7.1 – SL has agreed to maintain links with Nidderdale Plus and SR to keep him informed. 4.  Strategy 4.1     Dales LEADER bid – SR reported that 2.4 million has been awarded over 5 years. 4.2     AGM – It was agreed that the AGM will be held on 11th November 2008 at 7.30pm.  The financial statements for the year 07/08 were received and accepted.  It was agreed that AK resign as director and re-stand under the 3 year rule.  It was noted that Rob Scott should stand as he is co-opted at present.  AK stressed the need for more directors to join the Board and requested that if anyone knew someone suitable they put their name forward. 4.3     SLA with NYCC – AK reported that she had signed and returned the SLA on behalf of Nidderdale Plus 5.  Resources 5.1    The financial statements were received and, with amendments, approved.  SR reported that she had transferred some funds from the current to the deposit a/c.  It was agreed that a revised financial statement be circulated. 5.2    Washburn Heritage Centre -  Officers left the meeting for this item. AK reported on a request from WHP Project Group for assistance from N+. The Group are seeking to contract for professional support to enable them to meet the requirements of the HLF grant and there was a discussion about the capacity of the organisation to provide this. It was agreed in principle to provide the support and to seek to recruit additional staff capacity to allow this. The final details on time and cost to be determined following the scheduled meeting with HLF to determine the exact requirements. 6.  Projects 6.1    The Coldstones Sculpture – AK reported that she had worked closely with Biddy Noakes regarding the next stage application for funding and a business plan for the project had been produced.  £16k has been applied for to commission stage 3 comprising technical drawings and some market research.  The outcome is expected by the end of the month. A pre planning enquiry meeting has been held with HBC and AONB and a response to that meeting is also expected by the end of October.  If a positive response is received applications to Arts Council, England, the Henry Moore Foundation and the Aggregate Levy Fund will need to be submitted by the end of January 2009.  It was noted that if the project goes ahead it will entail more work for Nidderdale Plus. 6.2    The Old Workhouse – SR reported that good feedback had been received following the launch.  The signage is now virtually complete.  A management group consisting of 2 tenants representatives, Nidderdale Museum and 2 HBC officers representing The Arts and Economic Development has undertaken the management of the next phase of the project. 7.  Any other business 7.1  SR reported on a meeting with North Yorkshire Police regarding front office services.  A further meeting is to held at the end of this month. 8.  Date of next meeting Monday 24th November at 4.00pm

Action SR ALL SR/VH

At Nidderdale Partnership Office, King St, Pateley Bridge

2.  Minutes of the last meeting 2.1     Were agreed as a correct record 3.  Matters arising not on the agenda 3.1    arising from 3.1 –SR updated the Board on trying to arrange a further meeting with North Yorkshire Police, she was hopeful that one would take place in December as they had cancelled the meeting arranged for October 4.  Strategy 4.1     Election of Chair and Vice Chair -  AK was proposed as Chair by TW and seconded by PJ and elected unanimously.  TW was proposed as Vice-chair by BG and seconded by PJ and elected unanimously 4.2     Art Development – MM introduced the report which had been previously circulated and Board members were invited to comment and seek clarification. AL tabled a proposal to support the forward plan Jan 09 – Dec 09. Following comments from Board members, it was agreed to respond and take a decision on the Arts Development proposals as part of a broader decision on future funding and work priorities MM proposed a vote of thanks to AL as this would be her last Board meeting.  Members asked for their thanks for her input to be recorded 4.3     North Yorkshire Geographic Programme – SR gave feedback from a recent meeting she had attended when the priorities for HBC and Yorkshire Forward were discussed. 4.4     Recruitment of Operations Assistant – the Board agreed to recruit to the  above post on a 6 month contract.  An advert to be placed in the local press on November 28th with a closing date of 8th December and interviews to take place on 15th December. It was agreed that the Executive sub group would form the interview panel 5.  Resources 5.1    BG explained the financial statements which the Board approved.  He also confirmed that he would now compile a Profit and Loss account each month 5.2    The minutes of the Executive sub committee were noted. It was agreed to establish an appeals panel to comprise of members who do not sit on the Executive sub committee (PJ JM SL RS) 6.  Projects 6.1  The training event for Access to Services to be held on December 4th was noted. 7.  Any other business 7.1  It was agreed that the office would be closed from 23rd December to 5th January 7.2  It was agreed to hold a Christmas lunchtime social in the New Year.  Date to be arranged 8.  Date of next meeting It was agreed to meet again on Wednesday January 14th at 4pm

Action AK/MM SR VH

        This group consists of the Arts Development Worker, the Arts Resource Worker and representatives of:

• The Nidderdale Festival
• Nidderdale Visual Arts
• Pateley Bridge Dramatic Society
• no 6 studio gallery
• Nidd Chorale
• King St Workshops
• Nidderdale Museum
• The Brass Bands
• The Embroiderers' Guild

Terms of reference are as follows:

Role:

The role of the Arts Partnership is to act as the community forum which professionally influences the direction of the Arts Development project.

Overall objective:

To ensure that the project reflects local needs and and is of sound quality

Function:

• To provide a local consultative forum for arts development work
• To give a community influence to the direction of the work
• To provide a professional steer and support for the Arts development worker
• To provide a network of interested organisations and individuals.

Reporting:

The NAP meets on a monthly basis and is chaired by a member of the Nidderdale Plus Partnership Board, the Director with responsibility for the arts, Margaret Mitchell

The core membership of the group is drawn from local arts organisations such as Nidderdale Festival, Pateley Bridge Arts club, nca, The Embroiderers Guild, King Street workshops.

The meetings are minuted and the minutes received by the Nidderdale Plus Partnership Board at its next available meeting.

This group is made up of all the occupants of the King St Workshops, with representation from Nidderdale Business Association, Nidderdale Museum and the AONB.

The group are working together to improve the outside area of the workshops / museum, the proposal to do this has five objectives:

• To create a visually attractive area that people will want to visit in its own right.
• To create an area that can be used as outside exhibition space and public performance space when it is not being used as a car park.
• To create an area that reflects and utitlises Nidderdales cultural and environmental heritage.
• To propose a scheme that would guide visitors from the High Street to the King St Workshops
• To contribute to the Arts as part of a broader regeneration programme in Nidderale.

Nidderdale Plus has recently made a successful bid to the AONB Sustainable Development Fund to commission a design statement for the above.

    This group consists of representatives of:

• North Yorkshire County Council
• Harrogate Borough Council
• Pateley Bridge Town Council
• Bewerley Parish Council
• Nidderdale Business Association
• AONB
• Nidderdale Plus

The function and vision of the group is as follows:

Function

• A consultative and planning forum that shares information and resources to improve the future of Nidderdale.
• A forum that will listen, respect and reflect local views.
• A forum that has representation from organisations that have responsibility for strategic direction in Nidderdale.
• A forum that influences how future decisions about Nidderdale are taken
• A forum that provides a strategic framework for funding applications.

Vision

Through positive and co-operative action, to increase the capacity of Nidderdale to:-

• Provide and support the services and facilities essential to create a sustainable community where people wish to live and work
• Retain its cultural and historic character
• Act as a tourism destination in order to support the rural economy
• Contribute to an environmentally sustainable area in accordance with the designation as an AONB

Pateley Bridge

As the major settlement and traditional market town, Pateley Bridge has a key role in helping to achieve the vision for Nidderdale.

• The town should be the place where people of the Dale can obtain the majority of the essentials of life, food and supplies, leisure activities and social interaction.
• The town should be the automatic stopping place fro visitors to the area, providing them with an opportunity to experience and learn about the area and to contribute to its continuing well being.
• The town should aim to improve the quality of life through the range and standard of its services and environment