NORTH WINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 9^th June 2009 at the Community Resource Centre, Whiteleas Avenue, North Wingfield.

Present:                                 Councillor N Barker – Chair

                                             Councillor Mrs J Fisher – Vice Chair

                                             Councillor Mrs A Adlington

                                             Councillor H Booker

                                             Councillor G Evans

                                             Councillor Mrs M Stanley

                                             Councillor K Turton

                                             Councillor Mrs D Ward

                              In attendance –      

                                             Mrs Yvonne Colverson – clerk

                                             Mrs Ann Stone – RFO

                                             Mr J Marriott – Internal Auditor

130/09 Pre-Meeting – 6.30pm – Mr J Marriott gave the following report.

INTERNAL AUDITORS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31^ST MARCH 2009

Mr Marriott reported that he had carried out an internal audit of the Council’s books and records in accordance with the Council’s requirements and planned coverage and with full co-operation of the Council and it’s staff.

Mr Marriott concluded that the Council’s system of internal control has in all significant respects met the needs of the Council to a good standard.

131/09 PUBLIC FORUM

Mr John Brookes from the North Wingfield Community Project gave a brief presentation on the arrangements for the Summer Carnival due to take place on 18^th July 2009 

RESOLVED That this information be recieved

STANDING ORDERS RESUMED

Members were reminded that they were required to declare the existence and nature of any personal and/or prejudicial interest in any matter arising from the Agenda and to withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate time.

132/09 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Cllr G Butler – Holiday

Cllr Mrs R Hammond

133/09 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

Personal – Cllr Barker – Consideration of Tenders for Building and Repairs to   Cemetery Gate

Prejudicial – Cllr Mrs D Ward - Planning

134/09 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Parish Council Tuesday 12^th May 2009  

Finance Sub-committee Tuesday 2^nd June 2009   

RESOLVED that the minutes of these meetings be accepted as a correct record.

135/09 POLICE MATTERS

PARISH  UPDATE  APRIL  2009

Force Projects / Divisional Projects

A speeding review is on going being run with speed gun operations around the area and the presence of the Community Safety Partnership Speed Monitoring Van.

Local Safer Neighbourhood Matters 

Priority Profiles on South Eastern SNT are

1.      Anti-Social Behaviour around the Skate Park and New Street recreation areas North Wingfield

2.      Anti-Social Behaviour around Community Centre and Graveyard, Pilsley

3.      Anti-Social Behaviour around Memorial Garden / Green Lane area, Tupton.

4.      Anti-Social Behaviour around the Mickley estate, Stretton.

5.      Speeding Vehicles across the SNT area.

A number of directed weekend patrols are planned to combat anti-social behaviour and underage drinking now that the weather has improved. Our aim is to hit all of the anti-social behaviour hot spots and identify any new areas for attention.

A small number of Ford Focus vehicles have been the target of TFMV across the section recently – these are still under investigation.

There has been an increase in anti-social behaviour around the park area off New Street and Leigh Way. Reports of youths drinking on the park and causing noise disturbance are being looked into by the SNT.

Also there has been an increase in anti-social behaviour around the Skate Park area. This is generating complaints from residents along Blacks Lane, Draycott Road and around the Green area. This is being looked into by the SNT.

Both of the problem areas above have been included onto the South Eastern Priority Profiles which means they will generate more logged spot checks by Police.

We are currently on the lookout for members of the community to join Officers in our new Community Patrol Initiative to see first hand the problems affecting the community. Please let us know if you are interested in joining patrols or know anyone who is.

We are always looking to promote our RINGMASTER Community Messaging Service – some forms are included if any Parish Council member would like to enrol – please see myself for more if required.

Other Matters

Minutes of the last Deincourt SNT forum meeting are enclosed. There has been a delay in getting these out – apologies for that.

Crime Stoppers telephone number – 0800 555 111

Many Thanks, PCSO 4547 Newton, Clay Cross Police Station, 0345 1233333

RESOLVED That this information be received.

136/09  STREETSCENE

a. Furniture

The clerk reported that the last of the 8 benches is due to be installed at Dark Lane Cemetery within the next few days.  As an extra bench had been sited on Little Mortan Road there is not one available to go at the top of Williamthorpe Road, as planned. 

Cllr Mrs M Stanley moved that a further 3 be purchased, allowing for one at Williamthorpe Road and a further 2 in reserve.

All in favour

RESOLVED That a further 3 benches will be ordered

b. Dog Bins

The Clerk reported that the new dog bin had now been installed on Williamthorpe Road

RESOLVED That this information be received

137/09  COMMUNITY RESOURCE CETNRE

1. Snagging

The Clerk reported that Bagley and Jenkins had been on site and have started to correct a number of faults on the original snagging report.  Mark Hanson (Focus) had advised Bagley and Jenkins are not to be paid in full until he had inspected the work and agreed that it has been completed.

RESOLVED That this information be received

1. IT Support

The Clerk reported that two quotes had been received from IT support companies, neither are clear as to what is offered and cost.  The Clerk will request clarification and report again at the next Parish Council meeting. 

RESOLVED That this information be received

138/09  PARISH COUNCIL RISK ASSESSMENT

The Clerk reported that the Annual Risk Assessment review had been carried out by the Chair and herself.  Details of amendments were given.

Cllr J Fisher moved that this be accepted.

All in favour

RESOLVED That the Risk Assessment be accepted and signed by the Chair and Clerk

139/09 MARCHES ENERGY AGENCY

The clerk reported that NEDDC had invited the Parish Council to take part in the Marches Energy Agency project ‘Banish the Inefficient Community Building’.  This would involve an initial cost of £250, 25% of the cost of a feasibility study, and if the Parish Council were successful a grant could be obtained to fund a sustainable energy project at the Community Resource Centre.

Cllr M Stanley moved that the Parish Council take part in this project

All in favour

RESOLVED That the Clerk will contact Marches through NEDDC and begin the process

140/09 BURIAL GROUND

Cllr N Barker left the room – Cllr Mrs J Fisher took the Chair.

3 quotes had been obtained to repair the gate post at Dark Lane Cemetery.  Cllr Mrs J Fisher presented details of each quote. 

Cllr H Booker moved that Mr I Meadley be employed to carry the work out

All in favour

RESOLVED That the Clerk will contact Mr Meadley and instruct him to carry out the work as soon as possible

Cllr N Barker returned to the meeting

141/09 DERBYSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

The Clerk reported that the membership of Derbyshire Rural Community Council was now due for renewal at an annual cost of £30.00 and requested that this be renewed.

Cllr Mrs J Fisher moved that this be renewed

All in favour

RESOLVED That this membership of Derbyshire Rural Community Council will be renewed

142/09 CORRESPONDENCE

Derbyshire County Council

Development at Church Lane/St Lawrence Road, North Wingfield

Letter from DCC advising that a number of streets in North Wingfield have been adopted by the council.

Cllr N Barker commented that Cllr K Gillott had been responsible for this and should be thanked for his contribution.  Had these roads remained un-adopted it would have made it extremely difficult for residents to sell their properties in the future. 

RESOLVED That this information be received

North Wingfield Community Association

A letter has been received from the Community Association requesting that a plaque be placed on one of the new benches in Dark Lane Cemetery in memory of past members of the Association.

No objections

RESOLVED That the Clerk will arrange for this to be done

Lowland Derbyshire Biodiversity Partnership

Letter confirming North Wingfield Parish Council involvement, Certificate and electronic copy of Habitat Creation Guide.

RESOLVED That this information be received

TRUST Fire

Letter form Trust Fire outlining their costs for test and certification of fire equipment at the Evergreen Club, this would include installing an additional bell to bring the building inline with current requlations.

Cllr Mrs M Stanley moved that this contract be taken up as the cost is negligible

All in favour

RESOLVED That the Clerk will engage TRUS fire to carry out this work

143/09 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

East Midlands Regional Assembly

Details of dates and venues for the East Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy Partial Review

Derbyshire Criminal Justice Board

Details of ‘stop hate UK’ 24 hour reporting and advice helpline

NEDDC

House to House collection Application – HH/16/09 – The National Deaf Children’s Society

Derbyshire Constabulary

‘Have Your Say’ report for 2008

RESOLVED That this information will be available in the Clerks office for one month

144/09 PLANNING

Application Number:     09/00257/FLH

Proposal:                      Erection of two storey extension to rear of property to create extended kitchen with bedroom over (Amended Plans)

Address:                       7 Berry Street, Hepthorne Lane

Applicant:                     Mr Dayl Clarke

No objections noted

Application Number:     09/00423/FLH

Proposal:                      Construction of garage and utility extension to side

Address:                       51 Cherry Tree Grove, North Wingfield

Applicant:                     Mr Paul Jones

No objections noted

Application Number:     09/00382/FL

Proposal:                      Proposed ground floor lobby and bathroom extension to rear

Address:                       297 Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield

Applicant:                     Mr Glen Oxley

No Objections noted

Application Number:     09/004719/FL

Proposal:                      Proposed 13 unit residential development (all two storeys) with associated roadways, carports and retail unit (Part of scheme totalling 47 dwellings)(Major Development)

Address:                       105A Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield

Applicant:                     Mr Satish Thakrar

No objections noted

Application Number:     09/00417/OL

Proposal:                      Residential development of 25 social housing units (Outline application – access layout and scale not reserved for subsequent approval)(Part of a scheme totalling 47 dwellings)(Major Development)

Address:                       Land to the East of York Place and to the rear of 103 Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield

Applicant:                     Mrs Denise Jury

Cllr M Stanley raised objections on the grounds that the development lay outside the village settlement and there were concerns about highway safety and moved that the Parish Council respond to the consultation

All in favour

 RESOLVED That the Clerk will respond accordingly

145/09 ACCOUNTS

The Annual Accounts were presented by Mrs Anne Stone to the Parish Council

Cllr Mrs J Fisher moved that these be accepted

All in favour

RESOLVED That the Accounts and the Statement of Governance be accepted and signed by the Chair and the Clerk

146/09 MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

The Clerk reported that she had attended a meeting with representatives for Rykneld Homes who have asked to make some alterations to the Housing Office and signage.  One item that had been bought up was the possibility of automatic doors to the Community Centre so the Clerk is in the process of gaining quotes for these, to be discussed at a later date.

As the cost of the proposed alterations to the housing office will be met by Rykneld no objections were noted

RESOLVED That this information be received

147/09 CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

148/09 TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

RESOLVED 7pm. Tuesday 14^th July 2009

The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.50pm