Council Meeting – 27th January 1999
GREAT LONGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE
27th DAY OF January 1999
Present; Councillors Askew, Cox, Casey, Gregory, Finney, Fawcett, Woollen.
121.98 Apologies for absence
Apologies were received from Councillor Hirst and District Councillor Crowther
122.98 Minutes of the last meeting held on the 16th December 1998
The Council resolved to approve the minutes
123.98 Matters arising from the minutes
A matter arising from the minutes was the continued state of certain footpaths in the village both surfaced and unsurfaced following work thereon by EMEB the Council resolved to seek the early improvement of the footpaths in question
124.98 Backdale Quarry update
No information was received by the Council
125.98 Planning matters
To Consider:
- Woodland Challenge Scheme; Church Lane Farm, Great Longstone
- Great Longstone Business Park – Change of use;
- Sherwood House, Barn Furlong, Great Longstone
- Various applications relating to Blakedon Hollow being; renewal of consent for disposal area, renewal of consent for timber bird watching hide and for the retention of the Pump House
- Conversion of Barn to two dwellings; Church Lane Farm, Great Longstone
The Council approved all applications. The Council resolved to write again to the National Park Authority regarding their concerns as to the encroachment of garden land into the industrial estate.
To Note Approval:
- New Classroom Great Longstone School
- Continuation of Extraction of Fluospar, North of Rowland
- Erection of a Conservatory, 9 The Meadows Great Longstone
The Council noted the above approvals
126.98 Financial matters
Bank balances
Deposit Account £7507.36
Current Account £500
To approve payments:
- D Askew £60
- M Watson £330
- M Briggs £15
- Wickstead Leisure £29.38
- British Fuels £10 (Charity Voucher)
- M Hirst £25 Christmas Tree Bulbs
- Great Longstone Post Office £20 (Charity Vouchers)
The Council resolved to approve the above payments
127.98 Village Hall
There were no matters reported
128.98 Christmas Tree Electricity Supply
The Council resolved to seek a report from a qualified electrician as to the re-siting of the electricity connection. The Council would prefer the connection point to be below ground. Councillor Cox agreed to obtain a report in writing.
129.98 Parish Paths Partnership – Paths to be surveyed
Councillor Cox agreed to co-ordinate the surveying of the footpaths to be included in the proposal.
130.98 Parish Magazine
The Council received a report from Brian Edwards. The magazine “Under the Edge” has been received as a great success. The Council expressed their support and thanks to Mr Edwards. Mr Edwards reported that accounts would be set up for the magazine and proper officers would be elected. A formal draft document would be prepared and available by the next Parish Council meeting dealing with the long term future of the publication. The next meeting of the co-ordinating group will take place on the 15th February at the White Lion. The Council noted that the Church magazine would be integrated with this publication as from April.
131.98 Allotment Land – Gift of Land by D West as Trustee
The Council resolved to accept the kind offer from Mr West of the allotment land. A discussion took place as to the responsibilities and obligations arising out of the Council owning the land. The Council heard a report that the land would be required to remain as amenity land for the Village as a whole in perpetuity. The resolution was passed by a majority vote.
132.98 Playground – To consider the report of Inspection and its recommendations
The Council received a report from Wicksteed Leisure Ltd as a result of the safety inspection. The Council resolved to accept the findings of the report and to purchase the items recommended. After a majority decision the Council resolved to instruct Mr Long to fit the items to be purchased. The Council also resolved to purchase more bark to be put down from the same source as in previous years. Councillors resolved to carry out a personal inspection of the play area.
133.98 Millennium Project Local History Group
The Council received a report that a meeting would take place on the 23rd March in the Chapel for all interested persons to attend to discuss Millennium celebrations. It was requested that Councillor Fawcett as Parish Council representative should attend. Councillor Fawcett is also to liase with the school (as Parish Council Governor) to co-ordinate activities and to avoid conflict of dates.
The Council resolved to purchase commemorative Mugs which it will give to all children in Great Longstone free of charge who are under the age of 16 years at the millennium. The Council will decide the number of Mugs to be purchased at the next Council meeting
134.98 Report of the District Auditor for the Year 1997/98
The Council resolved to accept the report of the District Auditor. The Vice-chairman signed the memorandum of acceptance. The Council resolved to appoint Councillor Gregory as the Councillor responsible for an internal audit of an ongoing nature.
135.98 Village Cross and War Memorial – to consider report
The Council resolved to accept the report from H Sellers and Sons. In view of the costs involved the Clerk was instructed to obtain details of possible grant aid from the Peak Park. The Council resolved to seek further guidance from the Peak Park with a view to obtaining alternative quotations for the work as the likely cost is over £500. The Council resolved to instruct Mr Long to carry out the work to the chain on the War memorial.
136.98 Great Longstone School; Councillor Fawcett to Report
Councillor Fawcett reported that the building work had started. The date estimated for completion of the new classroom is the end of the second week in May.
137.98 Feemouth Yard; Path and Shrubs
The Council instructed the Clerk to ascertain the availability of grants for the renovation of the footpaths. The Clerk was instructed to obtain estimates for the cost of the required works. The Councillors are to meet on the 20th February at 11 am for a site visit.
138.98 Correspondence:
- Bakewell Physiotherapy; Letter of thanks
- Peak Park Parishes’ Forum Minutes of Meeting
- F Stanbrook, M Morton; Letters of Thanks
- PDNPA re Tree Service Grant
- DCC Pedestrian Strategy
- DDDC Re Outdoor Basketball Initiative
- DALC Various Circulars
- DCC re Trading Standards Consumer Advice Video Link
The Council noted all the above correspondence.
139.98 Date and time of next meeting
The Council resolved to meet on the 17th February 1999 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall
