Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hartshorne Parish Council held at

7.00 pm on Monday, 21^st March 2022 at Goseley Community Centre

Present: Councillors A Jones (Chair), M Mycock, G Tubey, N Jenkinson, N Landsborough, P Smith, Cllr Burley, J Slawson

Parish Clerk, A Barnes

In attendance: County Councillor Muller, District Councillors Cllr Gee, Cllr Taylor,

1 member of the public

Cllr Jones welcomed Cllrs to the meeting.

031/2022 Public participation

None

032/2022 To receive reports from the Police Liaison Officer, County Councillors and District Council Members

County Council

Cllr Muller reported an agreement had been made on council tax, a rise of 2% in the County Council share with a 1% increase in the precept going towards adult care
Cllr Muller reported he had not had any further news regarding the Freeport however; formal government approval had been approved for new and existing businesses to relocate with incentives being offered. They hope to create 61000 jobs and, 8.4billion will be injected into the economy. Cllr Smith along with other Cllrs raised concerns regarding the parish and the impact it will have on the infrastructure of the area. If Highways do not ensure the infrastructure is correct beforehand the area will be gridlocked.
Cllr Muller confirmed the Police and Crime Commissioner is still keen to visit the area to discuss speeding and antisocial behaviour. It has been suggested a pre meeting before the Parish Council and a date is to be decided.
At a recent DCC meeting, Conservative Councillors approved the launch of a trial to promote speed indicator device signs for the area. A 12 month trial will take place in Derbyshire to collect data and information will be sent to all Parish Councils when available. Cllrs suggested a good place for sign to be put is Sandcliffe Road.
Cllr Muller confirmed he would raise Councillors concerns with Highways regarding the narrow pavements by the school.

District Council

Cllr Taylor said it is inevitable the Freeport will go ahead and DCC need to take the infrastructure concerns in South Derbyshire seriously.
The Local Community meeting is taking place on 22/03/22 however, a number of people cannot attend due to the meeting being held online.
Cllr Tyalor reported he is still dealing with issues on Green Lane regarding materials brought in.
Cllr Taylor confirmed plans to complete outstanding work at the Delph in Swadlincote will be going ahead including work on the surfaces and trees. There is also the potential to make the Market Hall an open air theatre and steps are being taken to make improvements to the town.

033/2022 Apologies

Cllr Redfern

Cllr West

Cllr Sharland

Cllr Coe

Cllr Stretton

034/2022 Variation to the order of business

None

035/2022 Declaration of members interests

Cllr Jenkinson 041/2022 website

036/2022 To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 14^th February 2022

RESOLVED: Minutes agreed as a true record and signed by the Chair apart from 25/2022 “past the mill wheel”, work has now been completed and Smiths Gorse not Gores. All Cllrs agreed.

037/2022 Recreation Grounds

7a RESOLVED – Clerk confirmed the updated action log had been sent to Cllrs following the Recreational Group Meeting on 24^th January 2022. Actions continue to be worked through.

7b Clerk confirmed she has sent report to SDDC for advice and is awaiting a reply.

7c Goseley Football pitch. Clerk confirmed goals have been delivered to treasurers home as agreed by Cllrs.

Cllr Smith asked that the additional trim trail equipment on Main Street require adding onto the action log. RESOLVED – Clerk to add to the action log

Cllr Tubey asked who rents the Dunsmore Road pitch? RESOLVED Clerk to contact the Treasurer at Woodville Football Club to request further information.

038/2022 Clerks report and Action Log

Clerk confirmed she has received 2 quotes for an internal auditor, 1 for £100 plus VAT and 1 for £125 plus VAT. RESOLVED All Cllrs agreed to the cheaper quote. Clerk raised concerns as she is unable to complete financial year end, concurrent expenses and VAT. Clerk has contacted PKR Littlewood to request information from the previous year. Contact has been made with HMRC and is awaiting a reply.

Resolved that the Annual Parish Meeting be held on the 9^th May 2022 and the Parish meeting be held at Dethick Hall (subject availability) on Tuesday 10^th May 2022.

Noticeboards – Clerk confirmed sizes have been sent and is awaiting pricing.

Benches - Clerk confirmed 2 options have been sent to Cllrs. RESOLVED Cllrs agreed for the 3 seater metal benches from Country Charm, the colours being black with Gold and to request if a plaque can be added.

Clerk confirmed an email received from DALC confirming NALC has a committee for smaller authorities; they would like to hear if there are any issues. No issues to raise

039/2022 Planning Applications

DMPA/2021/1897 The extension and conversion of the existing triple garage (accommodation above) to form a new dwelling and the erection of a single garage. 37 Repton Road, Hartshorne – No observations

DMPA/2022/0244 The erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension at 2 The Limes, Woodville Road, Hartshorne – No observations

DMPA/2021/1263 The erection of a four bedroomed dwelling. Previously approved dwelling (DMPA/2020/0478) relates at Spring View, Springhill, Hartshorne – Planning meeting held on the 8/3/22 - Approved

Cllr Smith raised concerns that SDDC planning do not reply to email correspondence sent

Planning Decisions

DMOT/2021/1876 The crown reduction of chestnut tree and sycamore tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 165 at 34 Main Street, Hartshorne, Swadlincote – Approved subject to conditions

040/2022 Highways and Public Footpaths

Cllr Landsborough commented Highways have started to patch up the pavement and road on Peartree Road. RESOLVED Clerk to send pictures to Cllr Muller

Cllr Tubey said that on Netherhall Road a sign had been put up that road would be closed but no work has taken place and the road closure did not happen.

041/2022 Website and Communications

Cllr Jenkinson has started compiling the newsletter along with the Clerk and will send out to Cllrs by the end of the week. Numbers printed to be decided and costings confirmed.

042/2022 Allotments

Cllr Smith said the van parked at the allotments reported at the last meeting had been parking in site again, Cllr Smith has spoken to the owner who is an allotment tenant and reported he is parking there as he has nowhere else, and do we need to revisit our agreement for the allotments, no overnight parking? RESOLVED Clerk to review agreements

Clerk confirmed a resident was asking for an allotment however she is unable to give further information as she was unsure what one was available. RESOLVED Cllr Jenkinson to complete a map of the allotments

Cllr Slawson reported the there is a lot of litter on Tower Road. RESOLVED Clerk to confirm what area the Lengthman litter picks.

043/2022 Finance

March payments

CHQ	SDCVS	Clerk and Lengthman salary	£983.20
CHQ	O’Connor	Carry out ratifications of electrical defects at Goseley	£200.80
CHQ	Hartshorne Cricket Club	February room hire	£25.00
CHQ	Zurich Insurance	Parish Council Insurance. Replacement for previous cheque due to incorrect invoice being sent	£627.20
CHQ	Goseley Community Centre	Room hire March	£25.00

RESOLVED All Cllrs agreed to the payments above

Following agreement by Cllrs for Clerk to arrange internet banking Clerk confirmed she is no further forward. RESOLVED Telephone banking information signed by Cllrs as a further option and be sent to HSBC.

Cllr Jones asked that the pay rates are added as an agenda item at the next meeting.

Legionnaires report required for Goseley Changing rooms RESOLVED – Clerk to contact Greenwater Service, Hartshorne Cricket Club and Steve Taylor will find out what company completes one at Woodville.

044/2022 Any other business

None

045/2022 Date of Next meeting

11^th April 2022 7pm at Hartshorne Cricket Club

Meeting closed at 8.28pm

Signed:

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