HARTSHORNE PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of the annual meeting of Hartshorne Parish Council held at

7.00 pm on Monday, 16th September 2024 at Goseley Community Centre

 

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

 

Parish Clerk: A Barnes

 

In attendance:

 

3 members of the public

           

65/2024              Public participation

 

A resident discussed Lee Wood Valley as a local community asset and confirmed that he was in litigation with SDDC, the first hearing is on October 25th.  Resident is requesting information from the parish council in regards to this matter.

 

A resident raised his concerns regarding the amount of litter and dog mess on Woodville Road, waste bins were corroded and SDDC removed with no replacements.  Cllr Taylor confirmed he would review.

 

The chair from Hartshorne Cricket Club confirmed they have put a funding bid in for extra work at site and is requesting a donation from the parish council.

 

66/2024              To receive reports from the County Councillors and District Council Members

County Council Cllr Muller was unable to attend the meeting but provided a report.

 

Cllr Muller report

1.    I have attended an initial briefing meeting to discuss the proposed high voltage power lines from Chesterfield to Willington. There will be a Consultation but it seems the preferred routing will be along the East side of Derby and back along the A50 corridor into Willington. This could include Aston on Trent, Weston on Trent and Findern.

I understand there will be approx.  180 new pylons along the 60 k route  some being twice the height of existing pylons !

We are still at early days of the project and the New Administration  in Westminster have still to make the final decision. The consultation finishes on the 16th Sept.24

 

2.    The Freeport is now proceeding ( slowly ) with a decision made to de commission Ratcliffe Power Station  in the next few weeks. The site will be transformed into a High Tech Industrial Area and possibly a Commercial Hydrogen Production plant. The second phase at East Midlands Airport is at the planning stage with some resistance from the village of Diseworth  objecting  to the  land usage between their village  and the M1 Motorway. The area by the A50 at Toyota is still being discussed with some plans for a Rail Head Junction being constructed at the A38/ Toyota end of the site.

Again they  are a long way off making any final decisions about this final Freeport area.

 

3.    Derbyshire has just started a trial of a new type of pothole repairing material.  They are using Roadmender Asphalt which is produced in Sheffield . The repair material has a high recycled rubber content  ( from old HGV tyres )  and is more elastic than traditional asphalt. The material can be applied direct into roads in need of repair and creates a waterproof top layer.

4.    We are now issuing Gold Card Companion bus passes for people who need assistance when travelling in and around Derbyshire.  Another person can travel for free with the eligible disabled person.

       More information is on the Derbyshire web site.

5.    I think locally all the Pot holes, overgrown pathways and hedges have been reported and reference numbers obtained. I know how frustrating some progress is but I will keep pressing Matlock when necessary.

 

 

District Council

Cllr Archer reported that they had been on the summer break and there was not much to report.  The chair held a civic event at the church and the Shardlow canal festival has taken place along with Heritage weekend and Melbourne festival.

                                                                                                                

67/2023              Apologies

                           Cllr Muller

                           Cllr Smith

 

68/2024 Variation to the order of business

 

69/2024 Declaration of members interests

                           Cllr Jones confirmed any matters relating to planning.

Cllr’s Landsborough and Jones Goseley Community Centre

                           Cllr Landsborough allotments

                           Cllr Seaton speed watch

                           Cllr Jones SDDC payments and Lee Wood Valley

                      

70/2024             To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 15th July and the extra ordinary meeting held on the 12th August 2024

RESOLVED: Cllr Coe proposed, and Cllr Stevenson seconded the minutes were agreed as a true record and signed by the chair.

                          

71/2024 Recreation Grounds

7a Recreational Grounds – Mount Road fence requires fixing.  Cllrs Burley, Tubey and Seaton will be meeting onsite to discuss.

7c Football pitches – Woodville invoiced for Goseley pitch hire

7d Play area equipment – New place equipment in place and insured. 

 

72/2024 Clerks report and Action Log

 

·       Shared agreement SID Hartshorne.  Ticknall Parish council meeting takes place on the 17th September.  Resolved clerk to request risk assessment from R1

·       Goseley Community Centre S106 application.  Resolved all Cllrs agreed to support the application

·       Finance regulations.  New finance regulations have been sent to the finance group for comment.  Resolved Cllrs to review queries

·       Hartshorne Cricket club project requesting parish council donation.  Cllr, Landsborough proposed, and Cllr Slawson seconded and a vote took place however, no further money will be available for the next 2 years.  Resolved parish council agree to the amount of £8000.00.  Clerk to request SDDC draw down money from investment fund.

·       Parish & Town Council Liaison Forum 15 October 2024. 

·       DCC snow scheme.  For Cllr information

·       Appointment Of New Parish Representative to Hartshorne Charities due to Cllr Jones stepping down.  Resolved Cllr Coe to represent

·       The Derbyshire County Council (Main Street, Hartshorne) (No Stopping School Keep Clear) Traffic Regulation Order 2024 came into force on the 9/9

·       Clerk mentioned Cllr Redfern’s sad passing and the chair noted his support to the Council.

·       Casual vacancy to be advertised

·       Polling District and Place Review – Correction

·       SNT update – team update

·       Lee Wood Valley CIC's SDDC High Court Challenge - Asset of Community Value.  Resolved parish council to send information they have available to the resident.

 

73/2024 Planning Applications

 

DMPA/2024/1017 The erection of a two storey side extension at 123 Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7EX – no observations

 

DMPA/2024/0866: The Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of permission ref. DMPA/2020/0422 for the approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for erection of 148 dwellings along with creation of roads and public open space pursuant to outline permission ref. 9/2016/0882 (phase 3) on Land at Broomy Farm (east of Lincoln Way and Salisbury Drive), Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote Land at Broomy Farm (east of Lincoln Way and Salisbury Drive), Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote – previous comments from parish council remain the same.

 

DMPA/2024/1151 The variation of condition no. 4 (materials) of permission ref. DMPA/2021/1098 for the Change of use of land from agriculture and paddock area to Use Class C3 (Dwelling house), and conversion of stables including demolition of hay barn, erection of single storey extension and bat house with associated works at 2 The Limes, Woodville Road, Hartshorne – no observations

 

DMPN/2024/1146 Prior Notification of single storey rear extension, with eaves of 2.45 metres and maximum height of 2.95 metres extending 4.03 metres from the rear wall at 206 Woodville Road, Hartshorne – no observations

 

 

Planning Decisions

 

DMPA/2024/0509 Removal of existing detached garage/store room and the erection of an extension to community centre to provide additional storage at Goseley Community Centre, Hartshill Road, Hartshorne – Approved

 

DMOT/2024/0705 Application to discharge conditions 4 (surfacing materials) and 5 (fencing) of permission ref. DMPA/2024/0216 (Proposed 6.0m removable boundary net, tarmac path in lieu of existing stone path, reclaimed slabbed path to front of club house, proposed solar panels and tree planting to western boundary) at Hartshorne Cricket Club, Rodney Meadows Ground, Main Street, Hartshorne – Approved

 

DMPA/2023/1557 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 – planning committee meeting has taken place – refused at planning committee meeting

 

74/2024 Highways and Public Footpaths

·       Cllr Stevenson raised concerns regarding inadequate visibility when coming out of Goseley Avenue.  Resolved clerk to raise with Cllr Muller and buses

·       Cllr Slawson reported the hedge at Manchester Lane side is a concern due to visability.  Resolved clerk to write to resident.

·       Cllr Rogers reported that the new equipment was put in at Main Street.  Resident reported that a private road belonged to them and people are walking over their private road and they have to pay for public liability insurance.  No responsibility for the parish council.  Resolved parish council to write to resident

·       Cllr Seaton confirmed speedwatch training is taking place next month

 

75/2024             Website and Communications

Nothing to report

 

76/2024 Allotments       

Tree and Garden have quoted for taking fence out and refitting, filling in large hole, strimming back of grass and scrape off all ground so it looks ready to go and put a soak away trench in - £650 plus vat.  Parish council agreed that a meeting is required to discuss work and tenants on the allotment.

Resolved Cllr Seaton to arrange a face-to-face allotment committee meeting.

 

77/2024 Finance

 

September payments

 

Current balance as at 1st September 2024 £59,942.27

 

BP

SDCVS

Clerk and Lengthman salary Aug

£1183.40

BP

SDCVS

Clerk and Lengthman salary Sept

£1368.80

BP

Goseley Cricket club

Hire of hall

£25.00

BP

Waterplus

Goseley

£59.85

BP

EON

Goseley

£42.79

BP

SDDC

Operational inspection Aug

£211.16

BP

Zurich Ins

Extra play equipment

£92.94

BTX

Goseley Community Centre

Donation

£10,000

BTX

 

Streetscape

Play area equipment

£30,000

RESOLVED All Cllrs agreed to the payments above

Clerk confirmed the April – June bank reconciliation, minutes and cash book were sent to the cllrs prior to the meeting.  Resolved Cllrs approve

Cllr agreed that August and September SDCVS invoice would be paid this month.

Resolved that Cllr Seaton and Coe would complete HSBC signatory form and any further signatories would be added at a later date.

 

Money received

 

BP                      SDDC                             Precept 2nd instalment                               £4903.50

 

78/2024 SID

Clerk confirmed the structural lighting testing has been completed.  Risk assessment required.  Resolved clerk to review information required from DCC.

                          

14th October 2024 7pm at Goseley Community Centre

Meeting closed at 8.00pm

 

Signed:

 

 

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