Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Hartshorne Parish Council held at

7.00 pm on Monday, 13^th November 2023 at Goseley Community Centre

Present: Councillors J Seaton (Chair), K Coe, P Redfern, C Rogers, N Landsborough, G Tubey, J Slawon, A Jones, S Bigg

Parish Clerk, A Barnes

In attendance: Cllr Gee

2 members of the public

Cllr Seaton welcomed everyone to the meeting.

299/2023 Public participation

Resident reported his disappointment regarding the lack of poppies being in the parish. Cllrs recommended that additional lamppost poppies are purchased next year.

Footpath 24 - there is still the issue of the tractor.

Footpath 37 is overgrown and requires cutting back.

Dog poo bags are being thrown in his garden. Recommended that a dog bin be added near the mill wheel off Ticknall Road?

Concerns raised regarding the planning at Buildings Farm off the restricted byway (number 30). A planning meeting is due to take place tomorrow, disappointed there has been no representation for the residents. Cllr Biggs requested that the logs be removed from the farm.

Thank you to Cllr Tubey for the information regarding Lee Wood and planning.

Cllr Coe reported the Parish Council require more parish councillors.

In Cllr Redfern’s absence Cllr Smith asked if the drains can be looked at on Manchester Lane due to flooding.

300/2023 To receive reports from the Police Liaison Officer, County Councillors and District Council Member

County Council

Cllr Muller reported the following:

· Storms have kept DCC very busy with flooding and potholes.

· There is a 46-million-pound gap in the budget, DCC are looking at ways to save money by freezing recruitment, cutting agency staff, overtime and equipment. Some work will not be done.

· From the 1^{st of} November young people can travel for £1.50 in Derbyshire. Information is available on the website.

· The levelling up agenda is one step closer, legislation has been approved in Westminster and Mayoral elections are due to take place in May.

· Freeport – no update

· Cllr Biggs reported that Repton Road pavements have been mended but is in a poor state, along with the road. Cllr Muller asked for information to be sent to clerk to report to himself.

District Council

Cllr Gee reported the following:

Planning does not get approved until a planning meeting.
The Delph Remembrance parade on Sunday was very busy.
Christmas lights switch on is the 25^th November.
Attended Hartshorne Church to watch a band, sadly only half full
Business awards – Massey won enterprise of the year award.
Cllr Tubey reported concerns regarding Keele Way, drivers continue to do u turns to get up to Gresley and concerns raised regarding crashes. Justification for the road was to get heavy traffic out of Woodville, why can they not recognise correct signposting? Cllr Coe confirmed it is Leicestershire that needs to make the decision on signage on the road.
All Parish Councillors agreed that Police Liaison Office section be removed from the agenda due to non-attendance.

301/2023 Apologies

Cllr Burley

Cllr Redfern

Cllr Taylor

Cllr Archer

302/2023 Variation to the order of business

None

304/2023 Declaration of members interests

Cllr Jones Goseley Community Centre, planning, Lee wood valley and lease on Sailsbury Drive

Cllr Landsborough allotments

Cllr Seaton speed watch

305/623 To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 13^th October 2023

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

306/2023 Recreation Grounds

7a Recreational Grounds – Sailsbury Drive Lease. Information received from DALC, Parish Council need to let SDDC know re the football pitch rentals. Resolved clerk to inform SDDC of football club rentals.

Community payback – Clerk confirmed equipment has been purchased and risk assessment being completed.

7b Football pitches – Clerk confirmed motorbikes have been ridden across the pitch at Goseley again. Reported with SDDC and the Safety team will be patrolling.

7c Trim Trail equipment – further quote required, another meeting to be planned. Resolved clerk to chase Produlic.

307/2023 Clerks report and Action Log

a. Goseley Bus Service – no update

b. Leawood Valley. SDDC requesting further information. Local resident has contacted SDDC, matter has been going on a long time. Resolved clerk to forward advisory consultee contact details.

c. Shared agreement SID Ticknall raised with Cllr Muller. Cllr Muller reported the shared devices will be left where they are due to the budget deficit.

d. Flood Liaison committee meeting 22 November 2023 any questions please forward to the clerk.

e. Dog bin at the back of the church and the back of the Mill Wheel. Resolved clerk to contact SDDC for quotes.

f. Drain at the bottom of the cutting is blocked resulting in flooding over the road. Resolved Clerk to report to DCC.

g. Highways Act 1980 - Parish of Hartshorne ref: 105741 asking if the parish council still object to the order. Resolved clerk to confirm previous objection.

h. SDDC Thank you for your support with the 2023 Summer Holiday Provision

i. Co-option of Parish Councillors can now take place.

308/2023 Planning Applications

DMPA/2023/1173 Retention of the change of use of four buildings from agricultural to Class B2 (general Industrial) Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) and Class E (g) (ii) (research and development and iii (light industrial) at Broomy Farm, Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7EY – don’t object, further details due to concerns about the impact of daily traffic on an already busy road.

Email received from a local resident raising concerns regarding the destruction of the remains of the old mill. Clerk confirmed she had sent concerns to SDDC planning. Resolved Cllr Jones to get further information.

Discussion took place regarding planned building on 97 Hartshorne Road, currently in consultancy period. It is Woodville Parish- object due to traffic issues and the impact on amenities.

Planning Decisions

DMPN/2023/1129 Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension at 81 Woodville Road, Hartshorne -certificate issued.

DMOT/2023/1268 non-material amendment to permission ref. DMPA/2020/1004 seeking changes to materials relating to the erection of 189 dwellings including public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure and works on Land at Broomy Farm, Woodville Road, Hartshorne - approved.

309/2023 Highways and Public Footpath

· Manchester Lane, no kerbs, edges break up when HGV’s go down potholes and requires mending. Resolved clerk to request for a maximum sign to be added to the road to Cllr Muller

· Church street footpaths, not being cut back. Resolved clerk to request Community payback team to cut back.

· Mill wheel bonfire did not go ahead, lots of pallets have been left in the field.

· Cllr Seaton reported speed watch does not have a cut off date. Will restart in April.

310/2023 Website and Communications

No update

311/2023 Allotments

Allotment sub committee took place on the 30^th October 2023 and recommendations distributed to the Cllrs. Cllr Landsborough reported the fencing may be up for rabbit proofing. Resolved Cllrs agree for work to be carried out and quotes gained.

312/2023 Finance

Current bank balance £29805.84

November payments

BP	SDCVS	Clerk and Lengthman salary Oct	£1244.14
BP	EON	Electricity for Goseley	£58.99
BP	Waterplus	Water for Goseley	£51.10
BP	Goseley Community centre	Hire of hall	£25.00
BP	Blooming Gardens	Cutting of pitches 4^th Oct	£54.00
BP	Royal British Legion	Wreath	£20.00
BP	Royal British Legion	Donation	£50.00
BP	Air Ambulance	Donation in memory of Cllr Mycock	£50.00
BP	Bob Watts	Reimbursement of paint	£124.99
BP	SDDC	Operational inspection	£131.16
BP	SDDC	Summer scheme	£1800

Payments received

313/2023 Speed Indicator Device Guidance

Cllr Seaton raised concerns regarding the forms from DCC highways, not clear and information not available. Resolved clerk to contact Westco for information regarding the form

314/2023 Date of Next meeting

4^th December 2023 7pm at Hartshorne Cricket Club

Meeting closed at 20.10pm

Signed:

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