Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hartshorne Parish Council held at

7.00 pm on Monday, 12^th December 2022 at Hartshorne Cricket Club

Present: Councillors A Jones (Chair), N Landsborough, J Burley, P Smith, N Jenkinson, J Slawson

Parish Clerk, A Barnes

In attendance: Cllr Muller

1 member of the public

Cllr Jones welcomed everyone to the meeting.

157/2022 Public participation

None

158/2022 To receive reports from the Police Liaison Officer, County Councillors and District Council Members

County Council

Cllr Muller reported the new budget for DCC will be reviewed, there is no pressure at present but next years services such as highways may be impacted.
Cllr Muller confirmed he had received feedback regarding the bus service which was not promising however, he will continue conversations with Arriva. Monies may be available from DCC to support
Cllr Smith reported he was very concerned the bus service has ceased, if the parish council provide evidence to support the case the bus company should listen. Information should be collated and sent to Cllr Muller.
Cllr Muller confirmed he has received several complaints regarding the Local Plan at Melbourne Surgery regarding the feedback form. The Government is looking at the plans regarding the housing situation, advisory not mandatory for green sites at a local level for planning. Consultations will take place and further details will follow.

District Council

159/2022 Apologies

Cllr Redfern

Cllr West

Cllr Tubey

Cllr Mycock

Cllr Coe

160/2022 Co-option of Parish Councillors

The Council resolved to co-opt Mr Jim Seaton to the Parish Council. Mr Seaton signed the acceptance of office and took their place alongside the Councillors.

161/2022 Variation to the order of business

None

162/2022 Declaration of members interests

167/2022 Cllr Jenkinson website

169/2022 Cllr Jones SDCVS

162/2022 To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 14^th November 2022

RESOLVED: Minutes agreed as a true record and signed by the Chair. All Cllrs agreed.

163/2022 Recreation Grounds

7a Recreational Grounds – RESOLVED that further information regarding quotes for work be gained

7b Noticeboards – Clerk confirmed she had emailed a building company and is awaiting a reply. It was agreed information on what the Parish Council are responsible for should be placed in the noticeboards.

7c Football pitches – Cllr Jones reported a meeting had taken place with the football clubs. Woodville have requested that the Goseley site car park be cleared which they are happy to do but have requested Cllrs hire a chipper.. Cllr Smith reported the Parish Council should hire someone to complete the chipping who has insurance in place. Trench to be dug out and padlock purchased. Car park to be cleared twice a year. RESOLVED All Cllrs agreed to the above actions.

Sailsbury Drive container requires emptying by Stapenhill club which they will be doing in the new year and return the key.

7d Trim Trail equipment survey to be completed in the new year.

164/2022 Clerks report and Action Log

a. SDDC Summer Scheme. RESOLVED Cllrs agree to the scheme being run next year

b. SDCVS annual general meeting 16^th January 2023. RESOLVED Cllr Jones to attend

c. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service's six-week consultation on its draft Our Plan 2023 - 2026, and Budget 2023 – 2024

d. SAAA appointed external auditor for the 2022-23 financial year

e. Clerk asked Cllrs to forward ideas for S106 money to be spent.

165/2022 Planning Applications

DMPA/2022/0858: Notification of amendment to planning application Erection of part single storey and part two storey rear extension and dropped kerb at 65 Repton Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote – no observations

Planning Decisions

DMPA/2022/1324 Conversion Of Existing Garage Into Wheelchair Accessible Bedroom and Shower Room and Proposed Detached Single Garage at 3 Millpool Close, Hartshorne – Approved with conditions

166/2022 Highways and Public Footpath

Cllr Slawson reported the potholes on Manchester Lane require filling. RESOLVED Cllr Smith to report

167/2022 Website and Communications

Cllr Jenkinson reported he has been updating the website and will upload the privacy notice and accessibility statement.

168/2022 Allotments

RESOLVED Clerk to gain more information regarding the quotes for the hedge. February meeting proposed and agreed.

169/2022 Finance

November payments

BP	SDCVS	Clerk and Lengthman salary Nov	£1026.40
BP	Hartshorne Cricket Club	Hire of hall	£25.00
BP	SDDC	Installation on new bin	£255.60
BP	Bloomin Gardens	Grass cutting of x 2 pitches	£84.00
BP	Hartshorne Charities	Annual rent of allotments	£300.00
BP	EON	Electricity for Goseley	£106.38
BP	A Barnes	Clerk expenses	£97.10

All Cllrs agreed to the above payments

Payments received

Cllr Jones confirmed a finance meeting had taken place and the 2023/24 budget was discussed. RESOLVED Cllrs agreed to accept the budget which was signed and attached to the minutes

RESOLVED that Cllrs agreed to the precept increase to £9624.00. Budget signed, attached as appendix A.

170/2022 Speed Indicator Device Guidance

Clerk confirmed she has received 2 quotes and is awaiting another. Council have agreed to 1 which will be moved to other sites, locations to be confirmed. Main Street, Sandcliffe Road and Woodville Road have been discussed.

171/2022 Date of Next meeting

9^th January 2022 7pm at Goseley Community Centre

Meeting closed at 8.15pm

Signed:

Parish Council Chairman…………………………………….. Date………………………….