Council Meeting – 16th February 2000
GREAT LONGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE
16th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2000
Present; Councillors Askew, Cox, Fawcett, Bowering, Gregory, Finney, Casey
District Councillor C Crowther
161.99. Apologies for absence
Apologies were received from Councillor Hirst
162.99 Minutes of the last meeting held on the 19th January 2000
The Council resolved to approve the Minutes
163.99 Matters arising from the minutes
There were no matters arising from the minutes
164.99 Backdale Quarry update
No matters were reported
165.99 Planning matters
To Note Approval
- Extensions and alterations to dwelling and demolition of garage, Gt Longstone Garage, Main Street, Gt Longstone
- Erection of a Conservatory 1 Glebe Ct, Glebe Avenue, Gt Longstone
- Extension to dwelling and alterations to access and parking area, Fernlea, Station Road, Gt Longstone
In relation to Item number 1 Councillor Casey stated that he had been told that the Councils comments had not been received by the PDNPA. The Clerk read out the letter that had been sent which reflected the Council’s view of the application. District Councillor Crowther told Councillor Casey that the letter was indeed before the Authority when the application was considered and that she herself had indicated the Councils concerns. The Clerk read out the Approval and the Conditions attached thereto.
The Council noted all Approvals
166.99 Financial matters
To Note bank balances
Deposit A/C £3,051.44
Current A/C £1,000
The Clerk pointed out that a VAT reclaim had recently been submitted
To approve payments:
- D Askew £75
- CPL Fuels £10 (Charity Voucher)
The Council resolved to approve the payments
167.99 Village Hall
The Hall has been redecorated but the proposed kitchen works will not be actioned due to cost
168.99 Playground Equipment
Councillor’s Cox and Fawcett have spoken to Mr Long who will complete the work on the slide in the next 6 weeks
169.99 Village Cross
This work has been completed and paid for
170.99 Millennium Celebrations
The Council resolved to hold the sports day and social event on the last Saturday of the Millennium week celebrations or such other ” free ” Saturday as may be available. A sub committee will be constituted at the March meeting to deal with the practical aspects of the Event
171.99 Allotment Land
The Council resolved to formalise the Tenancies of the Allotments and to tidy the Allotment area and properly mark out any vacant plots. Councillor Casey read an open letter suggesting that the walls to the open area be retained to avoid vehicles parking on the land, he also suggested that the village as a whole be invited to submit ideas for the use of the land via “Under the Edge ” magazine.
A discussion followed about the proposed landscaping. The Council resolved to consider matters further when the views from members of the public are known
172.99 Maintenance
The Drainage on Beggarway Lane has recently been improved and resurfacing of Church Lane is to take place shortly. There are continued complaints regarding the defective street light on Station Road and further efforts are to be made to resolve the issue.
173.99 New Noticeboard
The Builder has been instructed and the work must be completed by the end of the financial year
174.99 Glass Recycling Scheme
The Council was saddened to hear that Mrs McGovern, the licensee at The White Lion, had told the District Council that the Mobile Recycling Centre could not be left in the area of the former bottle bank. The bottle bank has been moved to a safer location closer to the White Lion.
The Council resolved to suggest that the Recycling Centre be placed by the Bungalows on Croft Road for a 6 month trial period.
175.99 Great Longstone Business Park
No report
176.99 Correspondence:
- Letter re Art Competition: Noted
- DCC re Reduction of Motorcycle Accidents Campaign: The Council resolved to support the Campaign
- DDDC re Flood Defences: Noted
- DDDC re Off Street Car Parking Order 2000: Noted, District Councillor Crowther pointed out that the free permit for residents will now extend to 11am.
- Great Longstone Area Under Fives, Letter of Thanks: The Council resolved to write a letter of Congratulation on the outcome of the recent OFSTED inspection.
177.99 Date and Time of next meeting
The Council resolved to meet next on the 15th March 2000 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall
