HARTSHORNE PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hartshorne Parish Council held at

7.00 pm on Monday, 11th April 2022 at Hartshorne Cricket Club

 

Present: Councillors A Jones (Chair), G Tubey, N Jenkinson, P Smith, J Slawson, Cllr Coe, D West, D Stretton, S Sharland

 

Parish Clerk, A Barnes

 

In attendance: County Councillor Muller, District Councillor Cllr Taylor,

 

3 members of the public

 

Cllr Jones welcomed Cllrs and members of the public to the meeting.

         

046/2022            Public participation

A resident reported that Leewood Valley has been declined as an asset of community value reasons being given for refusal that the community uses demonstrated in the nomination are considered to be ancillary uses and therefore the Land does not meet the criteria of s.88(1)(a) of the  Localism Act 2011 and should not be listed.

 

The resident reported there are no rights to appeal therefore the judicial route would have to be explored which would mean implications with cost.  Concerns have been raised regarding development of the valley from residents.

 

The council will consider this matter further. 

 

047/2022            To receive reports from the Police Liaison Officer, County Councillors and District Council Members

County Council

 

Cllr Muller reported there is a lot of talk regarding the Ukraine situation and Derbyshire County Council are trying to support where possible

Freeport information will be reported when information is available

Cllr Muller reported discussions are taking place regarding the levelling up agenda, Derbyshire have been picked along with Nottingham and other areas to work together in levelling up which will mean more power collectively and they will control services such as roads and buses.

Cllr Muller confirmed he had been asked a lot of questions regarding the Speed indicator devices which will be circulated to Cllrs.  Cllr Smith asked if any funds are available for a device.  Police and Crime Commission have funding available as an option

Cllr Muller reported concerns raised regarding the width of Main Street concerns near the school.  Cllr Muller to arrange a visit with Highways to the area to look at options such as a traffic calming scheme.

Cllr Jenkinson raised concerns regarding the lights at Morrison’s.  Could the sequence be changed as it has not changed since the bypass opened?  Cllr Taylor has raised with SDDC.  It was suggested the Clerk to write to Frank McArdle and Cllr Muller will raise with Cllr G Musson at County Councillor.

 

District Council

 

Cllr Taylor reported it was agreed at a meeting that some of the time for PCSO’s is to be used for school time to support with issues.

Cllr Taylor reported 2 sites of Woodville Road have received a number of complaints.

Discussions took place regarding the DELF in Swadlincote and that the company who originally did the worker are no longer in existence and cannot be pursued.  Cllr Taylor reported the council have accepted the work will go ahead and the majority of the work will be completed by October. 

Cllr Tubey reported that concerns were raised in a forum meeting concerns regarding the trees on High Street pulling up the pavement and not being managed correctly, the roots may be affecting the foundations. Cllr Taylor confirmed the trees have been reviewed by Derbyshire County Council and work is the responsibility of the County. 

Cllr Taylor reported a meeting is taking place next Wednesday which will be setting a timescale for the local plan.

 

048/2022            Apologies

                           Cllr Redfern

Cllr Mycock

Cllr Landsborough

Cllr Burley

Cllr Gee

 

049/2022            Variation to the order of business

None    

050/2022            Declaration of members interests

                           Cllr Jenkinson 056/2022 website

                          

051/2022           To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 21st March 2022

RESOLVED: Minutes agreed as a true record and signed by the Chair.  All Cllrs agreed.

                          

052/2022            Recreation Grounds

 

7a RESOLVED – Clerk confirmed the updated action log had been sent to Cllrs following the Recreation Ground Meeting on 24th January 2022.  Actions continue to be worked through.  Cllr Smith and Cllr Jones will arrange to meet Kopman to discuss new equipment at Main Street.  

Cllr Slawson reported she had been in discussion regarding the new benches if ordered delivery will be within 3-4 weeks and 170cm x 70cm for the concrete bases is required.

RESOLVED that Cllrs agreed that the benches be ordered in the colour platinum and black at a cost of£1965 and £52 for the plaques.  The Recreational group will identify location for the new benches. 

Clerk confirmed Noticeboards prices have been shared with the Cllrs

RESOLVED that Cllrs agree to order 4 Temple Mede noticeboards at a cost of £6246

7b Clerk confirmed she has sent report to SDDC for advice and is awaiting a reply.

7c Goseley Football pitch – Clerk confirmed Woodville will start using the pitch in April and have requested a pitch marker.

RESOLVED Cllrs agreed to the purchase of pitch marker and Clerk to ask if Cllr Muller will contribute towards. 

Discussion took place regarding the Goseley car park and agreed the area is part of the recreational.   

RESOLVED that all Cllrs agree for the car park be tidied and the trench by the gate filled.  Quotes to be requested from Blooming Gardens and D Sutton and a key safe to be purchased.

7d Albert Village Junior FC wish to use the pitch on a Sunday morning at Dunsnmore Park RESOLVED that Cllrs agree for the pitch to be used

 

053/2022            Clerks report and Action Log

Clerk confirmed action log had been sent and will continue with the actions.

The council considered the implications of the refusal of listing the asset as being of community value at Leawood Valley and resolved on next steps that the Chair would request further information and clarity from SDDC with regards to the decision.

 

054/2022            Planning Applications

 

DMPA/2022/0041 The variation of condition 13 of permission ref. 9/2018/0377 (relating to the erection of 11 dwellings with associated garages and vehicular access) on Land Adjacent to 228 Woodville Road Hartshorne – request proper provision be made for electric vehicle charging and charge points adjacent to the properties.

 

DMPN/2022/0465 Prior Notification of single storey rear extension, with eaves of 2.9 metres and maximum height of 3.9 metres extending 4.64 metres from the rear wall at 6 Brookdale Road, Hartshorne - No observations

 

DMPA/2021/1792 Outline application (with matters of access, layout and scale to be considered now and matters of appearance and landscaping reserved for later consideration) for the demolition of existing agricultural sheds and the erection of six new dwellings at Stonehouse Farm, Ashby Road, Woodville – object on the grounds of the intrusion into the countryside of residential development and loss of employment opportunities.

 

DMPA/2022/0358 The erection of single storey detached outbuilding at 133 Woodville Road, Hartshorne - No observations

 

DMPN 2022/0391 Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Formation, Alteration and Maintenance of Private Ways for Agricultural use at Nether Hall Wood, Repton Road, Hartshorne - No observations

 

 Planning Decisions

 

None

 

055/2022            Highways and Public Footpaths

Cllr Slawson reported Tower Road have had some holes have been filled in but some not and footpath still unsafe – RESOLVED Clerk to contact Highways

Cllr Smith reported issues with cyclists using footpaths and concerns raised regarding the confrontations this way cause and injuries that may occur.  RESOLVED Clerk to write to the landowners (Forestry Commission England, Foremark Reservoir)

Cllr Smith reported that blocked Footpath No:2 between Manchester Lane, Short Hazel farm and Goseley Gosley Wood is blocked.  RESOLVED Clerk to report to Rights of Way

 

Cllr Slawson reported there is a broken information board on foot path No:3 RESOLVED Clerk to report to Rights of Way

 

056/2022           Website and Communications

Cllr Jenkinson confirmed the newsletter has been completed. RESOLVED All Cllrs approved printing of the newsletter and flyer and request Hartshorne Cricket Club contribute £25 towards the cost.

Cllr West reported he had received a number of emails from the Parish Council please ensure emails are replied to sender not all, where appropriate.

 

057/2022            Allotments

Clerk confirmed she had found a list of allotments for 2021/22.  RESOLVED that Cllrs agreed for the rental agreement sentence regarding no parking to be added and a notice on site requesting all allotment holders contact Clerk so an allotment meeting can be arranged.

 

058/2022            Finance

 

April payments

 

BP

SDCVS

Clerk and Lengthman salary March

£1019.80

BP

DALC

Annual subscription

£950.03

BP

MH Goals

Goseley goal posts

£1129.68

BP

Hartshorne Cricket Club

Room hire for April

£25.00

BP

Natural Marketing Now

3 x benches for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

£1965.00

BP

Water plus

Goseley Pavilion

£53.99

BP

Eon

Goseley Pavilion

£33.46

BP

J Slawson

Reimbursement for bench plaques (JAF Graphics)

£52.00

BP

Fox Prints

Hartshorne Newsletter & Cricket Club flyer

£599.60

 

RESOLVED All Cllrs agreed to the payments above

Clerk confirmed work is still being done on the accounts and reported the Parish Council need to be aware that it is legislation that requires the returns and the notice of public rights on the set dates.

 

059/2022            Pay review

 

National increase for the rates of pay of Clerks wage RESOLVED Clerk to receive a 1.75% raise along with Lengthman due to National Minimum raise backdated to 1st April 2022.

 

060/2022            Hartshorne Cricket Club section 106 application

 

Section 106 money have allocated £9000 for Woodville Road development.  Hartshorne Cricket Club have requested £2500 for site screens at the cricket club and the due process is to make the parish council aware and request support for the application?  RESOLVED All Cllrs support the development of the 106 application and will send written confirmation.  Hartshorne Cricket Club reported they are looking for more players.

 

062/2022 Date of Next meeting

            

                           9th May 2022 7pm at Goseley Community Centre

 

Meeting closed at 9.30pm

 

Signed:

 

 

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