Minutes of the parish meeting of Hartshorne Parish Council held at

7.00 pm on Monday, 10^th February 2025 at Goseley Community Centre

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

Parish Clerk: A Barnes

County Council: Cllr Taylor, Cllr Archer

District Council: Apologies given

In attendance:

4 members of the public

16/2025 Public participation

Resident reported they are organising a village fete and dog show on 6^th July 2025 at Hartshorne Cricket Club, with stall holders and sponsorship being requested for all parishioners.

17/2025 To receive reports from the County Councillors and District Council Members

County Council

Cllr Muller apologies, feedback that the County Council elections will take place on 1^st May

District Council

Cllr Taylor reported that SDDC have made the decision to hand bus shelters responsibility back to DCC.

Cllr Archer confirmed she has had a few complaints regarding dog fouling in the area and anti-social behaviour at the new estate on Stirling Road.

18/2025 Apologies

Cllr Gee

Cllr Muller

Cllr Smith

19/2025 Variation to the order of business

20/2025 Declaration of members’ interests

Cllr’s Burley and Jones Goseley Community Centre

Cllr Jones SDDC payments

Cllr Jones planning

Cllr Landsborough Goseley Community Centre and allotments

21/2025 To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 13^th January 2025

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

22/2025 Recreation Grounds

Recreational Grounds

· O’Connor quote sent to Cllrs regarding work on the changing rooms at Goseley following the flood. Resolved Cllrs agree to the quote, clerk to source dehumidifier.

SDDC has reported that it has been noticed at Mount Road that the wire netting fence and posts have been removed from along the ditch and are now in the hedgerow. Resident also reported his fence has been broken, which has been reported to the police. Resolved, Cllr Slawson to contact mole catcher and letter to be sent to Farmer reporting concerns. Clerk to contact owners at the caravan park requesting concrete posts are removed.

· Quote for replacement 90 litre metal green litter bin that needs to be replaced on Mount Road Play area including removal and disposal of original bin would be - £610 + VAT. Resolved clerk to get further quotes.

· Cllr Seaton requires a sign is required on Main Street horses should not exercise on the recreation grounds. Resolved clerk to look at standard sign.

23/2025 Clerks report and Action Log

Polling District and Polling Place Review information sent to Cllrs
Parish & Town Council Liaison taking place on the 5 March 2025
Coal Lane/B5006 Derby Road junction request for extra signage. Resolved clerk to send information to Cllr Muller
Parish Clerks' Information & Training Seminar - 6th March 2025
Clerk confirmed she had received an email from the Bus Park Community Hub and Café requesting donation. Resolved clerk to request further information

24/2025 Planning Applications

DMPA/2024/1587 The erection of a two-storey side extension at 3 Church Street, Hartshorne – no observations

DMPA/2023/1557 Notification of planning appeal – demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and the erection of 54 dwellings. Resolved reiterate objections

DMPA/2024/1435 The erection of a rear and side extension to replace existing conservatory, loft conversion to create additional bedroom and the creation of a vehicular access at 10A Brook Street, Hartshorne– no observations

Planning Decisions

DMPA/2024/1546 The demolition, relocation, and erection of an equestrian building at Manor Farm, Church Street, Hartshorne – approved

Decision Notice for CD9/0624/9 - Eureka Primary School - approved

25/2025 Highways and Public Footpaths

Cllr Stevens reported no further update at Broomy Farm

Cllr Slawson reported that a few potholes have been fixed on Manchester Lane but not very well. Resolved Clerk to contact Cllr Muller.

Cllr Rogers has sent pictures of the gulleys at Manchester Lane. Resolved clerk to contact SDDC requesting they are cleared.

26/2025 Website and Communications

Cllr Seaton asked if the Parish Council is any nearer with the gov. domain. Resolved Clerk to invite webmaster to the next meeting to discuss.

27/2025 Allotments

Clerk confirmed she has booked an allotment meeting for the 17^{th of} February 2025 via zoom.

Cllr Seaton reported that Cllr Smith has the allotment numbers.

Cllrs will continue to monitor plots.

28/2025 Finance

February payments

Current balance as of 1^st February 2025 £23414.25

BP	SDCVS	Clerk and Lengthman salary Feb	£1202.30
BP	Goseley Community Centre	Hire of hall	£25.00
BP	EON	Goseley	£47.16
BP	SDDC	Operational inspection Dec	£131.16
BP	Zurich Insurance	Annual insurance	£907.47
BP	IM Plumbing	Work at Goseley	£180.00
BP	A Barnes	Reimbursement for Microsoft sub	£84.99
BP	Hartshorne Cricket Club	Donation	£8000.00

RESOLVED All Cllrs agreed to the payments above. Goseley Community Centre donation will be paid in the new financial year.

Money received

29/2025 SID and shared SID

Clerk confirmed they are waiting to hear back from DCC re the extra poles. Ticknall Parish Council has been in contact due to an intermittent fault with the shared SID, they have requested that the contractor initiate repair, and we will await outcome.

30/2025 Any other business

Cllr Seaton reported he had attended 3 courses via DALC, allotments part 1 and 2 and finance. Very informative and helpful and would urge any Cllr to attend. Cllr Seaton to send the slides round to Cllrs.

10^th March 2025 7pm at Goseley Community Centre

Meeting closed at 8.06pm

Signed:

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