Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hartshorne Parish
Council held at
7.00 pm on Monday, 8th January 2024
at Goseley Community Centre
Present:
Councillors J Seaton (Chair), K Coe, C Rogers, N Landsborough, G Tubey, A
Jones, J Burley, Cllr Biggs.
Derbyshire County Councillor Muller
South Derbyshire District Councillor M Gee
South Derbyshire District Councillor S Taylor
Parish Clerk, A Barnes
In
attendance:
One
member of the public
Cllr
Seaton welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Member of the public reported no opposition to the housing for planning
application number DMPA/2024/1557 but raised concerns
regarding the entrance, removal of existing markings and dangers this will
cause on the road. Cllr Muller confirmed Highways investigations take place on
all planning applications and suggested the clerk send details to him directly.
County
Council
Cllr Muller reported:
· East Midlands combined
authority will come forward in the spring. Inauguration of Mayor will take
place May 2nd.
· Bus fair scheme
extended until the end of the year.
· 20mph speed
restrictions unlikely to happen. Survey took place in Long Eaton and only 3 of
64 returned were in favour of the scheme.
· Potholes,
extra money received from the government, flooding has taken priority however, work
restarting. Cllr Burley reported the drain at the cutting keeps overflowing and
running down the road, further investigation is required? Is it possible to
grit when icy? Cllr Muller to enquire regarding a gritting box.
District
Council
Cllr Gee reported that Brook Street flats heating, and hot water broke over the Christmas period. Meeting on New Years Eve, discussion, investigation, and heating back on by the Wednesday. Thank you to Cllr Landsborough for highlighting. Cllr Taylor raised concerns that issues started before Christmas however, parts could not be delivered. Investigation has been requested for any learning outcomes. Better communication required. Chief Executive also involved and taken very seriously especially due to the vulnerable residents. Cllr Landsborough reported whether further issues highlighted are being reviewed and investigated and Cllr Taylor confirmed they were.
Cllr Taylor
reported from the last meeting minute number 322/2023 regarding concurrent
funding being reduced possibly stopped. SDDC financial status is positive but
there is a funding gap, and they are reviewing what is funded by SDDC. Review
of concurrent function is taking place but there is currently no mention of it stopping.
Cllr Taylor reported SDDC are going through the budget process which will
include a council tax increase decision. Reviewing Leisure Centre facilities
and council offices. Significant improvements have been made to Swadlincote Town
Hall and SDDC will be looking at the Market Hall
Cllr Bigg reported potholes on Dunsmore Road are getting serious and require reviewing.
Cllr
Slawson
Cllr
Redfern
334/2024 Variation to the order of business
Cllr Jones SDDC
payment, Goseley Community Centre, and planning matters
Cllr Landsborough
allotments
Cllr Burley and
Landsborough Goseley Community payment
Cllr Muller
planning application DMPA/2024/1557
Cllr Gee planning application DMPA/2024/1557
336/2024 To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the
Council held on 4th December 2023
337/2024 Recreation
Grounds
7a Recreational Grounds Sailsbury Drive Lease. Resolved Clerk to obtain advice from Timms
or Smith Partnership solicitors regarding the lease.
Clerk reported costing estimates for repair work at Mount Road
Entrance Grille 2 options Dig out and reseat the
Grille - £230 + VAT.
Or alternatively the contractor could weld in a steel section to
close the gap - £85 + VAT. Resolved Cllrs agree to the welding of the steel
section.
Path repairs trip hazards in four sections to dig
out and repair the surface of the paths as required to remove the identified
trip hazards - £910. Resolved Cllrs agree to the works.
Community payback Could
not paint due to the tool used for white lining and has water in it, concerned
it may have chemicals and no toilet paper etc. Have started cutting the hedges
and will mulch down. Resolved Cllrs understanding substance not
hazardous. Request not to do the hedges until further investigation.
7b Football
pitches no update
7c Trim
Trail equipment Clerk confirmed she has requested a further meeting date from Wickstead.
338/2024 Clerks
report and Action Log
a. Goseley
Bus Service no update
b. Leawood
Valley SDDC have declined the Community Asset nomination.
c.
Shared agreement SID Hartshorne. Cllr Seaton has put together and
read out a letter from and on behalf of the Parish Councillors to Richard Handbury (DCC Highways Dept), County Councillor Muller and
other relevant parties, appealing against the DCC's decision. Resolved
Cllrs agree to wording and letter being sent.
d.
Zurich renewal £615.06
not including the allotment cover. Cllr Roberts reported it is the Parish
Councils responsibility to organise insurance. Resolved Clerk to gain further
information and quote to cover the allotments.
e.
Remains of Mill Building - Netherhall,
Hartshorne. Limits what can be done to protect the building, option to add
signs but would need to work in collaboration with the owner. Resolved
send information to resident who sent original email.
f.
SDDC Budget Consultation 2024-25. SDDC
requesting views.
g.
SDDC Our Draft Council Plan 2024-2028. To be
raised in area forum
h.
Letter from PCC regarding waiving Council Tax
for Special Constables
i.
East Midlands Airport Future Airspace Stage 2
information sharing/Q&A sessions
j.
DALC AGM 9th January
339/2024 Planning
Applications
DMPA/2024/1557 Demolition
of the existing dwelling and associated outbuildings, and the erection of 54
dwellings, public open space, landscaping, access, and associated works at Land
At 97 Hartshorne Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7HY object due to
safety of resident on Goseley estate flooding regarding the road, safe access
coming out of the estate and the brook running through the land.
Planning Decisions
340/2024 Highways and Public Footpath
Cllr Landsborough
reported that there are two springs in Brook Street: Spring Hill. One
has been diverted into a maintenance hole cover; separate dwelling;
no issue The residents are concerned that the builders of
the new dwelling have had the other spring diverted into the field by the derelict
dwelling and there is a constant flow of water. Resolved report to SDDC planning.
Cllr Burley confirmed
the give way sign had been broken at the cutting and has reported to DCC
Cllr Seaton confirmed
he has contacted DCC regarding the HGV signage on Sandcliffe Road.
Cllr Burley to contact webmaster to request
the minutes are added on to the website.
342/2024 Allotments
Cllr Landsborough reported flooding at the
allotments. Resolved Clerk to contact Tree and Garden services to ask
about any drainage and offer tenant empty allotment at reduced rate.
343/2024 Finance
Current bank
balance £24387.07
December payments
BP |
SDCVS |
Clerk and Lengthman salary Dec |
£1151.20 |
BP |
EON |
Electricity
for Goseley |
£110.75 |
BP |
Waterplus |
Water for Goseley |
£84.28 |
BP |
Goseley |
Hire of
hall |
£25.00 |
BP |
SDDC |
Operational inspection |
£1889.16 |
BP |
O Connor |
Electrics at Goseley |
£60.00 |
BP |
J Walls |
Reimbursement of chain for allotment |
£23.78 |
BP |
B Watts |
Reimbursement of keys for Goseley |
£10.78 |
BP |
PKF Littlejohn |
External Audit |
£252.00 |
BP |
B Watts |
Reimbursement for cleaning products |
£7.56 |
Cllr Seaton confirmed a
finance meeting had taken place and the 2024/25 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 remain the same at £9624.00. Budget
signed, attached as appendix A.
SDCVS have undertaken a
review of annual costs. Resolved that the Parish Council accept the increases.
Payments received.
344/2024 Speed Indicator Device Guidance
Resolved Cllr Seaton to contact Westco to discuss the form
required for DCC.
345/2024 Date of Next meeting
12th
February 2024 7pm at Hartshorne Cricket Club
Meeting closed at 20:20pm
Signed:
Parish
Council Chairman
.. Date
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