Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hartshorne Parish
Council held at
7.00 pm on Monday, 8th April 2024
at Goseley Cricket Club
Present:
Councillors J Seaton (Chair), C Rogers, N Landsborough, G Tubey, J Burley,
P Redfern, A Jones, J Slawson
Derbyshire County Councillor Muller
Parish Clerk, A Barnes
In
attendance:
No
members of the public
Cllr
Seaton welcomed everyone to the meeting.
County
Council
Written report from Cllr Muller below:
1.
A reminder that the Police and Crime Commissioner and Mayor elections
will take place on May the 2nd. Please remember your ID.
2.
The Derbyshire electoral division boundaries are now at the consultation
stage with the consultation finishing at the beginning of April. The
recommendation is the number of County Councillors stays the same as 64 but
instead of three of the countys 61 divisions having two Councillors there
would be 64 divisions with only one councillor. If anybody want a say they can
contact the LGBCE website. (Local Government Boundary Commission for England). I
think I will obtain parts of Woodville into the Melbourne District to even up
the numbers.
3.
Council tax up to 4,99%, this includes 2% for adult care.
4.
Budget update. Indicators show there will be an overspend forecast of
about £34.1 m in the current financial year and a predicted funding. Gap of
around £40m for 2024/2025. The budget savings proposals put forward in the
Revenue Budget Report would save approximately £66.6m over the
course of the councils Five Year Financial
Plan up to 2028/29.
5.
Pothole situation. Up to 25 reactive teams are filling more than 2000
potholes each week. We are doing what we can considering the atrocious recent
weather.
6.
My Community Fund has now been exhausted for the year but should be
replenished later in April. I fully expect the cuts will affect the fund
value for 2024.25 which is regrettable but fully understandable.
District
Council
Cllr Taylor sent a written contribution reporting he has queried the
incident regarding the abattoir mentioned at the last Parish Council meeting
with their Environmental Health Team. Nothing has been reported to SDDC. Cllr
Smith reported he would send correspondence to SDDC.
Cllr
Coe
Cllr
Gee
Cllr
Taylor
Cllr
Archer
Cllr
Muller
04/2024 Co-option of Councillor(s)
The Council resolved to co-opt Mr Peter Smith
to the Parish Council. Mr Smith signed the acceptance of office and took their
place alongside the Councillors.
Cllr Bigg has resigned from the Parish
Council. Thank you for his
contribution.
05/2024 Variation to the order of business
Cllr Burley Goseley
Community Centre
Cllr
Landsborough Goseley Community Centre and allotments
Cllr Seaton
and Smith speed watch
Cllr Jones
SDDC and Goseley Community Centre
07/2024 To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the
Council held on 11th March 2024
08/2024 Recreation
Grounds
7a Recreational Grounds
-Sailsbury
Drive Lease draft deed of surrender signed by the Chair, Vice Chair and
Clerk, to be delivered to Solicitors. Resolved Cllrs confirm they agree
to hand over the MUGA and container to SDDC.
7b Football
pitches no update
7c Trim
Trail equipment Clerk confirmed she is waiting to hear back from SDDC regarding S106
funding. Resolved
Clerk to send
invoice to SDDC to claim money available from the extra concurrent.
09/2024 Clerks
report and Action Log
a.
Shared agreement SID
Hartshorne. Clerk confirmed she is chasing quotes.
b.
South
Derbyshire District Council will be commencing a consultation on a new
Statement of Community Involvement.
c.
SD
Community Grant Fund Scheme.
d.
Road
closure 12th May for Swadlincote Festival of Transport
e.
Goseley
Community Centre match funding for extension. Resolved Parish Council
agree to £10,000 which will be drawn down from investment fund.
f.
Noticeboard
at Goseley shop. Resolved request lengthman to look at and mend?
10/2024 Planning
Applications
DMPA/2024/0372:
Notification of planning application Single storey rear extension at Spring
View, Springhill, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7AN no observations
Oaklands Farm Solar Ltd - Notice of Acceptance
of an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) by the Planning
Inspectorate (on behalf of the Secretary of State) under Section 56 of the
Planning Act 2008
DMPA/2024/0426:
The variation of condition no. 2 of permission ref. DMPA/2021/1098 (relating to
approved plans for additional of a sun room) for 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
Cllr Smith wanted to address
rumours with SDDC about farmland being used for solar farms. Cllr Jones
reported he has not heard any news. Cllr Smith to write to SDDC directly.
Planning Decisions
11/2024 Highways and Public Footpath
·
Cllr Burley confirmed she has reported to the police about young people
using drugs near Goseley Community Centre. Resolved Clerk to report a
further 3 young people were outside the centre using drugs before the parish
council meeting and gangs trying car doors in the Goseley area.
·
Cllr Slawson reported Manchester Lane is deteriorating further. Resolved
clerk to raise with DCC.
·
Cllr Slawson reported HGVs using Manchester Lane. Resolved Cllr
Smith to raise with DCC and request weight limit signs be put up.
·
Cllr Smith reported footpath 11 and 57 work has been completed on 1 and starting
on the other.
·
Cllr Seaton confirmed speed watch will be restarting when all volunteers
are in place.
·
Clerk confirmed parish council comments regarding the short hazel farm
diversion have been sent to DCC.
Clerk confirmed she is awaiting final
confirmation of the newsletters before they are printed and delivered.
13/2024 Allotments
Local resident has taken the last
available plot. An onsite meeting will be arranged with allotment holders.
14/2024 Finance
Current bank balance
£12479.49.
April payments
|
BP |
SDCVS |
Clerk and Lengthman salary March |
£1191.20 |
|
BP |
EON |
Electricity
for Goseley |
£50.83 |
|
BP |
Waterplus |
Water for Goseley |
£58.16 |
|
BP |
Goseley Community Cen |
Hire of
hall |
£25.00 |
|
BP |
SDDC |
Operational inspection March |
£131.16 |
|
BP |
B Watts |
Reimbursement of sundries |
£37.56 |
|
BP |
DALC |
Annual
subscription |
£1216.40 |
|
BP |
Smith of Derby Ltd |
Service
of church clock |
£271.20 |
|
BP |
SDDC |
Service
of bins |
£717.60 |
|
BP |
Fox Printing |
Printing
of newsletters |
£407.91 |
|
BP |
Tree and Garden Services |
Replacement
of 2 benches |
£456.00 |
Clerk
confirmed year end accounts are being completed.
Payments received.
BP SDDC Interest on investment fund £6686.50
BP SDDC Precept £1759.34
15/2024 Speed Indicator Device Guidance
Clerk confirmed
still awaiting funding and licence form decision. Resolved clerk to get
updated quote for battery and SID for extra solar panels. Cllr Smith to look at
training available for someone to be trained up to move the SID.
16/2024
Any other business
Cllr Tubey reported by Sailsbury Stores
there is a piece of land protected by wooden barriers, behind is a container of
charity clothes etc which is getting difficult to access. Parish Council
confirmed it will be SDDC responsibility once Deed of Surrender completed.
17/2024 Date of Next meeting
13th May 2024 7pm at Goseley Community Centre
Meeting closed at 20:00pm
Signed:
Parish
Council Chairman
.. Date
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