Minutes of the parish meeting of Hartshorne Parish Council held at

7.00 pm on Monday, 11^th November 2024 at Goseley Community Centre

Present: Councillors J Seaton, (Chair), N Landsborough, G Tubey, K Coe, A Jones, J Burley, C Rogers, C Stevens, P Smith, J Slawson

Parish Clerk: A Barnes

County Council: D Muller

District Council: S Taylor, A Archer

In attendance:

0 members of the public

94/2024 Public participation

95/2024 To receive reports from the County Councillors and District Council Members

County Council

Cllr Muller reported the following:

Evolution no further update
Combined authority investment committee meeting next week with Cllr Smith
Freeport no further update, meeting with Toyota today who are very keen to start the project.
Libraries, conversations completed, no libraries will be closing in Derbyshire but there may be an adjustment to opening hours.
Care homes consultation completed, cabinet meeting on Thursday to discuss closures
New power lines – Chesterfield to Willington, number of objections, DCC requested costing be reviewed for underground cables
Potholes, rubber-based materials being used, asked a cabinet member when it will be used in this area.
30mph speed limit sign that was knocked down at the cutting will be reviewed
Cllr Stevenson Woodville Road (opposite Goseley Avenue) keep left sign hit by ambulance, column made safe not illumination. Cllr Muller to report
Cllr Smith reported the sign at Dinmore Grange has been flattened. Cllr Muller to report.
Cllr Rogers reported the footpath sign on Manchester Lane has been knocked down. Cllr Muller to report

District Council

Cllr Archer reported the following:

· Number of emails received regarding SEND and the NHS.

· Very good turnout for the remembrance service

· 11^th December Charity Christmas concert, £10 per ticket

· 30^th November Swadlincote Christmas light switch on

· Cllr Smith asked if the district councillors could clear up the confusion regarding the area forums. When is the next area forum and why has no communication been sent regarding the last 2 meetings. Cllr Taylor will investigate and communicate back to the parish council.

· Cllr Taylor reported that he is a member of the freeport board and is unable to disclose any information however, SDDC are keen to start the project.

· New power lines, National Grid consultation completed, SDDC objected.

· Cllr Burley reported that several bins have been taken away. Cllr Taylor will chase and update.

· Cllr Smith asked if it is a conscious decision for SDDC to remove the bins? Not just happening in Hartshorne. Cllr Taylor confirmed it is not the case regarding cost.

96/2023 Apologies

None received

97/2024 Variation to the order of business

98/2024 Declaration of members interests

Cllr Jones confirmed any matters relating to planning

Cllr’s Landsborough, Burley and Jones Goseley Community Centre

Cllr Landsborough allotments

Cllr Seaton speed watch

Cllr Jones SDDC payments

Cllr Jones Eureka Primary School

99/2024 To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 14^th October, Finance meeting on the 14^th October and the allotment meeting held on the 30^th October 2024

RESOLVED: Cllr Tubey proposed, and Cllr Landsborough seconded the minutes were agreed as a true record and signed by the chair apart from Woodville Rangers not Grangers.

100/2024 Recreation Grounds

7a Recreational Grounds

· New sign quoted for Main Street £210. Resolved Cllr Smith to get a further quote

· Wet pour quote to be reviewed in the new financial year

· Cllr Jones raised the informal car park at Mount Road, unsecured metal gate has been removed. Resolved Cllr Smith to get quote

101/2024 Clerks report and Action Log

· DALC newsletter – sent to Cllrs

· Waste and dog bins prices discussed. Resolved review in the new financial year

· Finance regulations to be approved. Resolved Cllrs agree to adopt new financial regulations

· Sexual harassment policy. Resolved Cllrs agree to adopt the policy

· South Derbyshire District Council Flood Liaison Meeting @ Thu Nov 21, 2024 10am - 12pm

102/2024 Planning Applications

DMPA/2024/1090 The installation of a first floor balcony with stair access at Leawood Cottage, 580 Burton Road, Midway – no observations

Planning Reference CD9/0624/9 at Eureka Primary School, Dunsmore Way, Midway, Swadlincote – no observations

Planning Decisions

103/2024 Highways and Public Footpaths

· Clerk confirmed she is awaiting a quote for new noticeboards

104/2024 Website and Communications

No update

105/2024 Allotments

Resolved Cllrs agree to recommendations following the allotment meeting to send letter to allotment holders with changes and inspection date in May.

Resolved that clerk to request Tree and Garden recommend work on flooded area and quotes

Plot number 21 asking if it would be possible to take on the rear half of the plot next to his to plant some fruit trees. Resolved Cllrs agree to request. Tenancy agreement to be changed to highlight trees can be planted with permission.

106/2024 Finance

November payments

Current balance as at 1^st November 2024

BP	SDCVS	Clerk and Lengthman salary Nov	£1183.40
BP	Goseley Community Centre	Hire of hall	£25.00
BP	Waterplus	Goseley	£59.85
BP	EON	Goseley	£44.16
BP	SDDC	Operational inspection Oct	£131.18
BP	A Barnes	Reimbursement of McAfee	£95.99
BP	B Watts	Reimbursement of keys	£11.98
BP	Royal British Legion	Donation	£50.00
BP	Royal British Legion	Purchase of poppies	£170.00
BP	Coeval	Purchase and delivery of SID	£5877.60

RESOLVED All Cllrs agreed to the payments above

Money received

BP SDDC Interest from investment fund £1581.91

July – Sept 24 bank reconciliation, budget and minutes were sent to Cllrs prior to the meeting. Resolved Cllrs agree to recommendations regarding budget increase.

107/2024 SID

Cllr Smith confirmed he had looked at posts on Ticknall Road and identified. Sandcliffe Road requires new post £200 at previous location. Cllr Jones proposed, and Cllr Tubey seconded. Resolved clerk to contact Kiwa to request a structural test and order the post from DCC.

Resolved Grant agreement signed by the chair on behalf of the parish council

Resolved DCC consent form signed by the chair on behalf of the parish council

108/2024 Hartshorne Cricket Club and Goseley Community Centre donation

Resolved Cllrs agree to donations to Hartshorne Cricket club and Goseley community centre, S137 budget increased to £18200.

109/2024 Clerk and lengthman pay review

National increase for the rates of pay of Clerks wage RESOLVED Cllr approve pay increase as per recommendations.

2^nd December 2024 7pm at Goseley Community Centre

Meeting closed at 8.06pm

Signed:

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