HARTSHORNE PARISH COUNCIL

South Derbyshire District in the County of Derby

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

9 July 2018

Goseley Community Centre, Hartshorne

 

PRESENT - Councillors – A Jones, (Chair),  D Jenkinson,  Mrs K Coe, Mrs M Mycock, Mrs J Burley, P Redfern. D Tagg, D West and Mrs S Sharland.

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE - Councillors - R Coe, R Bell, N Jenkinson Mrs J Slawson and  P

Smith. 

 

ALSO PRESENT – R Smith Clerk to the Parish Council, County Councillor Mrs L Chilton and Mr M Roberts

 

 

             

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mr Roberts said that residents of Manchester Lane were concerned that the planning application for the pruning of trees at the rear of Manchester Lane was no to be discussed by SDDC until the day after the Appeal Hearing on the log cabin. Councillors felt that this was an unfortunate coincidence but Councillor Mrs Coe said she would make enquires at the District Council.

 

District Council report -

1.     Councillor Mrs K Coe  reported that she had spoken to SDDC about mowing of recreation grounds and was reassured that there is to be a complete review.

2.     Councillor Mrs K Coe  reported that SDDC will be producing an up to-date version of  'Who does What' directory.

3.     Councillor Mrs K Coe  said that the speedwatch equipment had now been requested by another Parish therefore it was unlikely to be a speedwatch within the Parish this year. 

 

County Council report

1. County Councillor Mrs L Chilton gave an up to-date on the number of grit bins within the Parish that the County Council maintain.

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MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting on held on 11 June and Recreation Working Group of 25 June 2018.        

 

The minutes were approved as  a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

Matter arising

None

 

Any member to declare an interest - 

Councillor Mrs K Coe  in respect of any planning matters., 

A Jones,  Mrs K Coe, Mrs M Mycock and Mrs J Burley in respect of Goseley Community Centre (under Finance)

 

Items for Exemption.  None.

 

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POLICE MATTERS                                                                                                                                        

1.      No Police present and no written report.

2.      Councillor Mrs Burley reported that there had been some anti social behaviour around the Community Centre. She has reported this to the Police.

 

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 MATTERS ARISING     1. The Clerk presented a monthly update on all outstanding matters; this is attached to the minutes.              

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 HIGHWAYS, PAVEMENTS & PUBLIC FOOTPATHS

1.     Councillor Mrs Sharland reported that the footpath off Sandcliffe Road was overgrown.  RESOLVED Clerk to ensure footpath is cleared.

2.     Councillor D Jenkinson reported that branches were over hanging at 4 Church Street making it difficult to pass safely along the road.

RESOLVED Clerk to contact DCC.

 

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PARISH NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE                                                                                                          

No report

 

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RECREATION GROUNDS & ALLOTMENTS

1. The Recreation Working Group's report was discussed and it was-

RESOLVED that all the recommendations should be actioned as soon as possible. The provision of a container on Salisbury Drive was also agreed to be erected subject to a suitable quotations and specifications.

 

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REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES

1. Councillor D Jenkinson reported that the Pre- school group at Hartshorne Primary had closed down on 6 July. 

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PLANNING MATTERS

 

Applications

 

1.

 

Ref 9/2018/0567 - the erection of extensions and the formation of aloft conversion with dormer windows at 87 Woodville Road.

No  comments

 

2.

 

 

Ref 9/2018/0506 - the erection of a log cabin for use as a work unit only with the creation of parking and turning area and decking and the erection of a portacabin Buildings Farm, Ticknall Road Due to the lateness of the notification for the last meeting in June the Clerk applied for an extension of time so that it can be discussed at the July meeting).

The Parish Council objects to the proposed development site which has been in operation for several years  (9/2013/1024) however the applicant now seeks formal permission to develop the site. Other issues are-

a.     Impact on traffic using an unmade /unadopted pathway.

b.     impact on an existing bridleway/ footpath (which appears blocked). Please note that footpath signage has been removed.

c.     It is estimated that up to over 30 vehicles using this track.

d.     The proposed building is not in keeping with surrounding properties

e.     The site development is an intrusion into the countryside.

f.      the development is totally unsustainable.

g.     Environmental effects on charcoal burning both to near-by properties and the National Forest.

 

3.

Ref. 9/2018/0629 -the variation of conditions 2, 3 & 7 of planning permission ref: 9/2008/1004 (relating to demolition of the two existing dwellings and the erection of two replacement dwellings) to amend the approved plans (condition 2), to amend the proposed materials (condition 3) and to amend the cill, verge and lintel details (condition 7) on land at 107 Ticknall Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire.

No comments

 

4.

Ref. 9/2018/0707 the pruning of trees covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order number 472 at the rear of 45 to 49 Manchester Lane.

No objections

  

175/18      FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

 

Approved payments for July

 

 

Cheq 

Payee

In Respect of

Amount

 

 

 

Staff Salaries and Expenses

Wages & Salaries  - July

689.26

 

 

 

Staff Salaries and Expenses

Wages & Salaries  - August**

555.98

 

 

 

Direct Payments

 

 

 

 

 

HMRC

July Tax & NI

241.02

 

 

 

Staff Salaries and Expenses 

Wages & Salaries  - July

337.70

 

 

 

HMRC

August Tax & NI

207.70

 

 

 

Staff Salaries and Expenses 

Wages & Salaries  - August

337.70

 

 

 

E-on

Supply at Goseley recreation ground

44.64

 

 

 

Goseley Community Centre

Room Hire - 9 July

25.00

 

 

 

1.      Payment of 2nd instalment of Parish Precept  received from SDDC (£3975.00)

2.      Please note August salaries and wages will not be paid until 26 August. 

 

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  GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

 

.        Correspondence

•       DCC - Bus Strategy consultation

•       DCC - mobile library service

•       DCC - Community Involement Scheme

•       SDDC - request for information re work of Lengthsman.

•       Woodville Parish Council - Reply re footpath near to Vale Road (dated 4 July) RESOLVED Clerk to ask N Dawson if he was available.

•       SDDC - Further roll out of Universal Credit

•       SDDC - Copy of Play equipment inspection for Main Street, Hartshorne

•       DALC - Key Services Day at Pinxton 19 July

Clerk reported that he was to attend the event

•       DALC - Joint Open Day (fire and Police) 4 August

•       PCC - 'Listerning to You' sent 9 July

 

DALC Circlars

•       Circular no 9 Launch of the Derbyshire Excellence Awards for DALC Member Local Councils: Call for Entries: Derbyshire Dales District Council Consultations: Launch of the Great British High Street Award: Government announces new powers for councils to deliver homes for local families: Local Government Association (LGA) councillor workbooks: Updated Legal Topic Note – Procurement, Legal Briefing L08-18 – Data Protection Fee, 

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Survey 

•       Circular no 8 High Court Ruling – Ledbury Town Council,  Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Survey, Councillor Commission ‘Voice of the Councillor’ Workshops, Neighbourhood Planning Grants, Grant Fund – Angling Improvement Fund, Dementia Friendly Rural Communities Guide,

Training :  Planning Nuts and Bolts – 18 September 2018, Clerk Essential Training – 31 July 2018, Councillor Essential Training – 10 September 2018, Councillor Essential Training – 23 October 2018, Chairing Meetings Effectively, Essential Skills – 12 November 2018 and Trustee Roles and Responsibilities – run by RAD – 26 June 2018.

 

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Meeting closed at 8.35 p.m.

Date of next meeting - 

Monday 10 September 2018 - Kendricks Close,  Hartshorne.

Meeting starts at 7.00.pm. .

 

 

Signed.........................................................(Chair) Dated................................................