Council Meeting – 29th September 2021
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 29TH SEPTEMEBER 2021
Present: Cllr Wendy Long (Chair), Cllr Rick Gooch (Vice Chair), Cllr Phil Barrett, Cllr James Cox, Cllr John Shimwell, Cllr Simon Headington, 1 resident, Cllr Clare Gamble, County Cllr Alasdair Sutton and Sarah Stokes (Parish Clerk).
The Chair opened the meeting at 7pm.
Public comments. County Cllr Alasdair Sutton reported on the Sunnybank situation, having been physically up there and taken photos. Cllr Sutton looking into the surfacing work (under rights of Way). Checked the JFC received their funds ok. Funds will be available for queen’s jubilee street parties next year. Clerk asked the Cllr if funds are available for a new noticeboard if requested, yes.
Cllr Gooch joined the meeting at 7.05pm.
District Cllr Gamble spoke on the bin situation up Sunnybank. In the short term a small van is being used by a supervisor to collect the rubbish in this location, to be reviewed.
54/21 Apologies for absence from members. Apologies were received from Cllrs D Cox and C Briggs.
55/21 Declarations of interest. Cllr Headington declared an interest in item 8.2 on the agenda (Church Lane).
56/21 Minutes of the meeting 14th July 2021. The minutes were proposed by Cllr Long and seconded by Cllr Gooch.
57/21 Coronavirus. It was noted that it is on the increase again in schools in the vicinity.
Parish Council inspection of council owned land 26th September 2021 was incorporated into the meeting.
58/21 Recreation ground.
58.1 Playground. Repairs by joiner and builder, repairs carried out. A contractor has been asked to replace the Nellie springer seat and paint, also noted it requires resighting. Cllr Headington carried out the monthly inspection, noted the birds nest swing back in place and nellie needing work. To note bolt work was carried out to the bird’s nest swing within 24 hrs following a report to the Clerk by a resident. Clerk to ask contractor regarding work on two sections of the boat. To note work has also been carried out on the jumbolander wall.
58.2 Equipment for years 11+. Fencing piece awaiting contractor. Court resurfacing project ongoing. Litter update, no reports. Clerk to ask Tennis club to remove the nets when not playing, as children using this area.
58.3 Cricket and Football. It was noted that the new goal hooks are in issue, as reported by the Cricket Club – mowing. The CC have removed the hooks. Cllr Gooch spoke on a number of areas regarding the football clubs; storage space for pop up goals and poles/hooks/football equipment storage generally/ nets and hooks being compliant/ can get plastic hooks/ 90% of Baslow and Longstone JFC live in Great Longstone. The pavilion not being used was noted, also the planning matter on the building being for both football and Cricket. A number of areas were raised; toilets, Cricket Club diminishing numbers, keyholders and mowing machinery; machinery only in one area of the building. Resolved for Cllr Gooch to contact the CC on the above.
58.4 Trees/other. To note B Cardona has been asked to carry out low shoot tree work/ivy/elderberry work in the village.
58.5 Mowing tenders. Approval of Recreation Ground mowing tender and also Various sites in Great Longstone – The two documents were proposed by Cllr Long seconded by Cllr Headington, with one amendment on the recreation ground (exclusion of the cricket square). The Closed churchyard tender to be looked at in ‘Burial grounds. Clerk to advertise the tenders in Under the Edge, village noticeboard and village website (as in previous years).
59/21 Village greens/village hall.
59.1 Xmas carols/band. Following a meeting with Church representatives, it was highlighted that former Church Warden and former PC Chair had organised the xmas eve event, with both hats on over the years. Cllr Headington propose the PC take over the running of this event, with the Church still being involved, this was approved. A number of other areas were discussed on this matter; Cllr Headington had produced a thorough risk assessment for the event, this was approved; the cost of £200 to fund the band from 6.30 – 7.15pm (formerly a casual arrangement), approved; Church to organise new carol sheets, approved; church to organise buckets where funds will now go to St Giles church; approved; pat tests may be required for any lighting/electrical supply on the tree and tree/s to look into further; Cllr Simon Headington ‘Volunteered’ to be the events Co Ordinator for the event (someone who can stop the event if required); Marshalls to be advertised in UTE, to support the Events Co Ordinator; event to be advertised in UTE; hi vis vests and cones for consideration at the next meeting; cars parked in front of school wall where parishioners will be encouraged to stand, noted; Cllr Gooch to look into a barrier contact; Clerk had looked into the insurance side – BHIB confirmed that a risk assessment should be in place and the PC obtain a copy of the band Public Liability insurance (Clerk to action with band).Costs were proposed by Cllr Long and seconded by Cllr Cox. In addition to this Clerk to ask school if they would like to do some signs for the village green- slowing down for the carol concert.
59.2 Xmas tree and remembrance wreath. Cllr Long reported that resident Margaret Davies is once again kindly donating this years xmas tree. Cllr Long and John Fawcett to arrange. Clerk to ensure Cllr D Cox ok to help with moving of this. JW Long Engineering have volunteered to install the tree again this year. Clerk to pick up the wreaths for GLPC/LLPM and church. To note school have been asked if they could remove the remembrance stones. Cllrs Long and Gooch to put the lamp post poppies up again this year.
59.3 Cobbles. Cllr J Cox had produced a drawing for the cobble work. Clerk to gain additional quotes for the work.
59.4 Village noticeboard. Following a resident’s letter, the Clerk suggested gaining grants to replace the noticeboard with a glass front opening one along the lines of the PC one. It was noted that the board is very hard, seems to get used by those out of the village a lot and only 1 resident raised it. Resolved not to progress this forward. To monitor.
Thanks to Cllrs Long, Cllr D Cox and Cllr Headington for all the tree watering through the year on the new cherry tree. To note Clerk asked a contractor to clean kiosk/ work on resetting the glass, where required. To note Cllr D Cox has volunteered to power wash the benches opposite the bus shelter.
60/21 Burial grounds. DDDC have now confirmed that with regards to the closed churchyard – ‘DDC have an arrangement with GLPC that they will maintain the churchyard for DDDC who pay them to do so through the reimbursable expenditure scheme’. ‘We will continue with this arrangement for the time being if agreeable to the parish Council’. To note the PC have this arrangement for the mowing. DDDC stated that ‘normally maintenance would involve anything that involves safety and general maintenance such as grass cutting’. With DDDC looking to arrange an agreement. To note DDDC Tree and Landscape Officer visited the site and found no issues. Cllr Headington proposed that in order to ensure that the village were able to continue to benefit from the current high standard of maintenance that the PC accept that, as in current economic climate we are unlikely to get any financial support from DDDC that, we investigate the most cost-effective way of dealing with the ivy and lower branches that require remedial work. Cllr Headington and Clerk had looked on site again at the work involved. It was noted that ivy can be good for bio diversity. Resolved for the Clerk to develop a spec with the PCC to look at the lower tree branches and ivy on rear memorials, to gain 3 quotes.
Cllr Gamble reported that there is no development with future graveyard space and DDDC.
The Mowing spec for the churchyard was approved.
61/21 Footpaths and roads.
61.1 Speeding/school signage. As above under Cllr Sutton’s report.
61.2 Junction at bottom of Church Lane/Main Rd. Following a letter from a resident the Cllrs discussed a number of areas; white line in front of dropped kerb on shop side; road safety, parking illegally, having a mirror in top yard, horsebox parking (turning issues for Church Lane and visibility issues for Top yard); being a difficult junction from Church Lane; cars parking outside house to right of top yard entrance. Resolved for Clerk to work with resident on ‘no parking sign’ house railings; also, to contact Top yard owner regarding a possible mirror and DCC traffic dept for their suggestions to a way forward.
61.3 Streetlighting. Clerk had reported a number of streetlights in the Cross vicinity.
61.4 DCC work on Longreave Lane. Diggers seen in the vicinity already. Work due October on the drainage issue.
61.5 Monsal Trail. To note Thornbridge confirmed that they do not have CCTV on the Monsal Trail. Path leading off the trail at Skew Bridge – P Park intend on installing a culvert under the path.
61.6 Grit bins/salt. Chair reported Grisedale bin full. Clerk to chase salt heaps and to check both DCC and parish grit bins and order accordingly.
To note no price for extra gritting measures to date.
Clerk to do painting list in spring 2022, including benches.
To note Sunnybank, as above, with a letter signed by residents on Sunnybank regarding the holes/surface. Bins as in public comments, it was noted that is an unadopted road. No update on Leys Lane/Cherpit.
To note the moss on the path behind Harrow House and drain Infront of Laburnum House reported. Clerk to report drain nr The Beeches, Main St.
Whilst on the parish inspection dog poo issues on footways was raised by a resident. It was also noted that dogs are still being exercised on the rec. Clerk to ask UTE to do an article on dog poo again.
62/21 Council Administration.
62.1 Land registration. Ongoing. (Quarry field) To note a resident raised wall grants used by other farmers in the village to help with walling. Clerk looked into with the farmer, can claim up to 50% of the costs plus the stone costs.
62.2 Community Facebook and website. Cllr Headington looking at further website improvements during the winter.
63/21 Financial matters.
63.1 Bank reconciliation 31 July 2021.
INCOME
Div. £23.72
Bank int £0.23
Plaque £25.00
EXP £9485.64
Unpresented GLVHMC £400, W Brindley £200, GLCC £25.00, GL PCC £2000, CHT £453.60, S Stokes £25.00, B Cardona £35, S Hawkins £62.40.
Current a/c £1000 Deposit a/c £20,896.63
63.2 Bank reconciliation 31 August 2021.
INCOME
Vat refund £1238.70
Bank int £0.17
EXP £2852.14
Unpresented GLVHMC £400, W Brindley £450.
Current a/c £1000 Deposit a/c £19,283.36
63.3 To accept and approve payments made since last meeting.
Great Longstone Parochial Church Council Donation £2000 (Ivy)
Community Heartbeat Trust Tea hut defib £453.60 (3 yrs.)
S Stokes Plaque £25.00
B Cardona Moss/weedk. £35.00
S J Hawkins Moles £62.40
W Brindley Mowing £200.00
W Brindley Mowing £250.00
Origin (Rigby Taylor) Football £51.14 (hooks)
D Longden (Joinery) Play area £914.00
63.4 To accept and approve payments to be made.
S Stokes Admin £835.20 (2 months)
S Stokes Exp £84.11
B Legion (wreath) Donation £25.00
CHT (annual subscription) £151.20
The payments were proposed by Cllr Long and seconded by Cllr Gooch.
63.5 Precept. Cllrs discussed a possible 3% increase on last year, in line with previous years, however consideration for the closed churchyard costs required. To approve at the November meeting.
To note allotment rents to be requested (October/November).
Clerk to put builders’ yard (Moor Rd) tenancy on the next agenda.
64/21 Planning.
Planning applications.
64.1 Church Lane Farm. NP/DDD/0721/0795. Change of use from agricultural field to site five motor homes, including hard standing, new access track and new site access.
PC comments sent in: No objections.
64.2 The Birches. 32 Croft Rd. NP/DDD/0921/1042. Proposed first floor extension over existing garage.
PC comments: No objections.
Planning decision notices.
64.3 Heatherby. NP/DDD/0621/0669. Renovation of existing lean-to extension. GRANTED.
64.4Valley House. NP/DDD/0521/0511. Utility extension. GRANTED.
64.5Bleaklow Farm. NP/DDD/1117/1128. Removal or variation of condition 3. GRANTED.
Planning appeal.
64.6 York Cottage. NP/DDD/0321/0376. New pitched roof to existing flat roof garage. To note appeal withdrawn.
Planning matters. Thornbridge Hall – Quackers café/ carpark and driveway. No report.
65/21 Police report. No report sent from the PCSO.
66/21 Clerks report. Contacted playground contractor birds nest swing; arranged date for inspection of land; liaised with football contractor on weed and feed/ hooks; liaised on grants for JFC ;looked into shop bin; liaised with local contractor on cobble design; contacted mole person; contacted property nr bus shelter regarding ivy/tree; letter send to DCC regarding closed churchyard; telephone call from BBC Sheffield – Thornbridge Hall; chased school signage; contacted highways regarding parking nr Longstone ‘station; sent letter to P Park regarding the CCTV; land registration; attended meeting with church – carols/band (noted and report); attended PC land inspection (notes and report); Contacted VHMC on cheque not presented for Well dressing.
67/21 To report any correspondence received and agree any actions arising.
15/07/21 Dalc. July newsletter. Noted.
15/07/21 DCC. Consultation Derbyshire Bus Service improvement plan. Noted.
17/07/21 PCC. Thank you for funds. Noted.
19/07/21 Cllr Sutton. Longreave Lane. See footpaths and roads.
20/07/21 St Giles. Carols meeting. See village greens.
20/07/21 UTE. Thank you for funds. Noted.
22/07/21 Hellison Trophies. Plaque. Noted.
27/07/21 PDNPA. Thornbridge Hall CCTV and A frame. Noted that Thornbridge do not have CCTV on the trail.
30/07/21 DCC. Closed churchyard. See burial grounds.
04/08/21 Cllr Sutton/DCC. Beggarway and Longreave Lane closure 6 – 8th September 2021.Noted.
04/08/21 Blackrock. Update. Noted.
04/08/21 DCC. Local bus survey. Noted.
04/08/21 P Park. Parishes day 18th September 2021. Noted.
06/08/21 PPPF. AGM 18th September 2021. Noted.
09/08/21 Dalc. August newsletter. Noted.
10/08/21 PDNPA. Thornbridge Hall cctv enquiry. As above.
10/08/21 Dalc. Circular August 2021. Noted.
10/08/21 Origin. Hooks/football. See football.
12/08/21 Resident. Church Lane, highway safety issue. Numerous emails on this matter. See footpaths and roads.
12/08/21 PCC. Churchyards. See burial grounds.
14/08/21 Cllr Gamble. Missing bins. See public comments.
16/08/21 DCC. Footpath 17. Noted.
16/08/21 St Giles. Meeting to discuss carols/band. Numerous emails on this matter. See village greens.
17/08/21 Visitor. Site formerly Longstone Hardy Plant Nursery. Noted.
17/08/21 DCC. St Giles churchyard. See burial grounds.
18/08/21 DCC. Parking Station Rd. Noted.
19/08/21 Football contractor. Football hooks. See football.
20/08/21 DCC. Road signs and markings. See public comments.
25/08/21 Resident. Moor Rd/Cherpit and Leys Lane – verges and cutting back. Noted.
26/08/21 Dalc. Risk Assessment – outdoor carol singing. See village greens.
26/08/21 DCC. Parking Station Rd. Noted.
26/08/21 Bakewell Silver Band. Xmas Eve. See village greens.
26/08/21 Resident. Village noticeboard, near bus shelter. See noticeboard.
29/08/21 Resident. Allotment list. Noted.
29/08/21 Bakewell Silver Band. Xmas eve. See village green.
31/08/21 Cllr Sutton. School signs. See public comments.
01/09/21 BHIB insurance. Carols/band. See village greens.
01/09/21 Clerks and Councils direct. September 2021. Noted.
03/09/21 JFC. Hooks. See football.
06/09/21 Dalc. September 2021 newsletter. Noted.
07/09/21 VHMC. Cheque not presented. Noted.
68/21 Late items of correspondence.
09/09/21 P Park. Path leading off skew bridge. See Monsal trail.
10/09/21 PPPF. AGM. Noted.
14/09/21 DDDC. Register of interests (new forms). Clerk replied.
15/09/21 P Park. New litter picks. Noted.
18/09/21 W Brindley. Wedding and no notice given. Clerk passed to church.
20/09/21 P Park. York Cottage appeal withdrawn. See planning.
20/09/21 DDDC. Churchyard. See burial grounds.
21/09/21 Resident. Streetlights faulty. Clerk contacted DCC.
22/09/21 Contractor. Weed and feed on football area. See football.
23/09/21 Memorial organisation. Memorial stone. Clerk passed to church.
23/09/21 Resident. Chapel. It was noted that the chapel are in the early stages of looking into walking groups using the chapel for teas.
24/09/21 Peak Neighbourhood watch. Asked representative to do an article for UTE, this being separately run not by the PC.
25/09/21 Police. Vehicle. Noted.
26/09/21 Residents Sunnybank. Sunnbank surface. See public comments/sunnybank.
27/09/21 DDDC. Public space protection order. Noted other villages that have orders.
27/09/21 Cllr Wakeman. Wreaths. See village greens.
27/09/21 Cllr Gamble. Bins Sunnybank. See Sunnybank.
27/09/21 Resident. Wall schemes. See fields.
28/09/21 DDDC. Closed churchyard. See burial grounds.
Clerk reported that the next election is May 2023.
69/21 Date of next meetings. November 10th 2021 and January 12th 2022.
The Chair closed the meeting at 9.15pm.
Sarah Stokes, Clerk to Great Longstone Parish Council, Longstone Byre, Little Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1NN. Tel: 01629 640851. Email: parishcouncil@greatlongstone.org
