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Great Longstone Parish Council

Council Meeting – 17th April 2002

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GREAT LONGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Parish:
Sarah Stokes
Mulberry House
Church Lane
Great Longstone
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1TB

Tel: 01629 640851

Minutes of the meeting held on the 17th April 2002 at 7.30 p.m.

In the Village Hall

Present: Councillors: Finney, Bowering, Cox, Hirst, Askew, Gregory.

158.00  Apologies for absence

Apologies were received from District Councillor Crowther and Councillor Fawcett.

159.00 Minutes of the last meeting held on 20th March 2002

The minutes were moved as a correct record by Councillor Cox, 2nded by Councillor Cox.

160.00 Matters arising from the minutes

A letter had been received from B Edwards regarding misinformation during the 20th March 2002 meeting on planning application, ‘The Bungalow’, Mires Lane.  The Councillors asked the Clerk to write to B Edwards, to enquire what the misinformation was.

161.00 Police issues

PC Lowe, the local Beat Manager came to introduce himself to the Councillors and to discuss a number of areas of interest/concern.  His aim is to reduce crime and reduce the fear of crime and to bring closer links with the Great Longstone as a community. The Community covers all parishioners and the groups within it i.e. school, playgroup, beavers etc.

Neighbourhood watch – PC Lowe has concerns over how active G L Neighbourhood watch is.  There should be a number of roles for an effective scheme.    PC Lowe is looking to help and to improve on the villages current system.

Village police Surgeries – PC Lowe’s most recent police surgery was very quiet.  Only one person came in two hours.  The Councillors recommended that PC Lowe reduced his time to one hour each month.  The next surgery is planned for 4th May 2002 at 11am.

Jubilee Celebrations – PC Lowe decided that the village would not require Police assistance at the village celebrations, as the plans do not involve using the road.

162.00 Planning matters 

APPLICATION CODE NO. NPDDDO302 134, Erection of conservatory. 31 the Meadows, Grisedale Road, Great Longstone.

APPLICATION CODE NO. NPDDD0302 143,Extension to form garden room.  The Cottage Moor Road, Great Longstone.

APPLICATION CODE NO. NPDDD0302 144,Listed building consent – extension to form garden room.  The Cottage, Moor Road, Great Longstone.

APPLICATION CODE NO. NPDDDO402 166, Refurbishment with alterations to provide staff accommodation.  Gardeners Lodge, Thornbridge Hall, Ashford, Great Longstone.

APPLICATION CODE NO. NPDDD0402 167, Listed building consent – refurbishment with alterations to form staff accommodation. Gardeners Lodge, Thornbridge Hall, Ashford, Great Longstone.

The Parish Council approve the above applications.

APPLICATION CODE NO. NPDDD0202 084, Demolition of existing wooden dwelling and erection of stone dwelling. The Bungalow, Mires Lane, Great Longstone 

The Parish Council (6 Parish Councillors) refused this revised application in early April for the following reasons; would still prefer to see a bungalow, or smaller dwelling; the new building is not on the footings of the original dwelling; the overall height of the building is too much for the site; the house is overpowering for the size and position of the plot.

Planning decision notices

CODE NO. NP/DDD/120/538. Demolition of garden store/potting shed and erection of 2 bedroom guest accommodation with new potting shed. Church Lady House, Main Street,Great Longstone

CODE NO. NP/DDD/120/539. Listed building consent.  Demolition of existing garden store/potting shed and erection of 2-bedroom guest accommodation with potting shed. Church Lady House, Main Street, Great Longstone.

CODE NO. NP/DDD/0202/062. Erection of Garden Shed. Iona, Longreave Lane, Rowland.

163.00 Financial matters

To note bank balances:

The balance on the current account was noted as £1000.

The balance on the deposit account £6291.43.

To approve payments:

  1. E Street – village Hall cleaning £70.00
  2. Derbyshire Rural Community Council – village of the Yr. Comp. £10.00
  3. T W Cox – work on the allotments £141.00
  4. Peak Park Parishes Forum £30.75
  5. Peak Park – Planning application £110.00

The Councillors resolved to approve the payments.

164.00 Adoption of Code of conduct

  1. The Code of conduct was adopted by a majority vote.
  2. Each Councillor present signed a Declaration of acceptance.
  3. The financial and other interest’s form was collected from those present.
  4. The Clerk made the Councillors aware that from the following meeting a register of members interests book was to be present at each meeting. This must be completed and dated when a Councillor has an interest relevent to that meeting.

165.00 Allotment/Landscaping

Landscaping

  1. Wren – The Clerk reported that the new application for a grant from Wren would be sent off in the next few days. The content of this is much weightier with supporting letters from school and playgroup and more detailed maps etc.  P Park has had a large input into the content of this.
  2. Tree felling – Councillor Bowering reported that the tree would be felled shortly by Derwent Treescapes, this being the cheapest quote.
  3. Planning – The Clerk reported that planning is required for the new green, at a reduced cost to the Parish Council of £110.
  4. Donations and grants – The Councillors resolved to ask Markovitz for their donation, and that Focsa and Glebe Mines Ltd should be contacted following a decision from Wren. Councillor Askew reported  that the Village Hall Management Committee are considering contributing a sum of money  towards the new green..

Allotments

  1. Possible lead content – The Clerk had asked the allotment tenants if they would like to contribute towards testing. Not all had replied yet, so no decision could be made.
  2. Drain quote – A Quote had been received from T W Cox . Councillor Bowering stated that, as this involved going across a well maintained/used plot, the situation should be revised in September and a decision made at that point, after the growing season.

166.00 Maintenance

Recreation Area

  1. Dog signs – The Clerk reported that the County Council had been contacted to ask for advice regarding the dog signs.  The Councillors discussed the alternatives suggested.  The Councillors asked the Clerk to contact the C Council regarding the specific wording of an additional sign.
  2. Netball post/matting – The matting is yet to be removed by Cox and Sons, this will be actioned by the next meeting.

Roads and Paths

  1. Blocked drains – The drains specified have now been jet cleared. The work required on the drain on Edge View drive has been acknowledged by the C Council.
  2. Grit bins – The D Council have still not filled the bins. The Clerk will chase this once again, on the request of a parishioner.
  3. Road gritting – District Councillor Crowther had requested that the Clerk contact Bakewell and Eyam Community transport to ask if they would write to the C Council regarding their support in having the roads gritted.
  4. Trees from Croft Hotel garden fallen/left on adjacent path – The Councillors asked Councillor Cox to speak to the owners regarding the issue.
  5. Thornhill House road adoption – a letter was read out from R Thornhill stating that the road is now ready to be adopted and he is looking to the District Council for a quote to carry out the work.
  6. Streetlight on Station Road – There was much discussion over the precise location of the new street light. The Councillors resolved to position the light on the field side of the road, as this would be less imposing on the bungalows.

167.00 Backdale Quarry/Longstone Edge

No points raised or discussed.

168.00 Kim Bramley fund – stone picnic table

The Clerk reported that she had contacted the D Council regarding the suitability of a table, but still awaits a reply.

169.00 Glebe Court.

The Clerk reported that she had contacted P Park regarding the sale of properties in Glebe Court, there was no reply.

170.00 Golden Jubilee Sports Day – date and details – Councillor Finney stated that the Golden Jubilee Sports day will be held on Sunday 3rd June 2002.

171.00 Under The Edge – Councillor Gregory felt that the PC insert done by the UTE team was a little too lengthy.  The Editors were invited to make comments.    S Hughes stated that the matter should be addressed at the next Under The Edge meeting on 9th May and not within this meeting.  Although it was pointed out by S Hughes that there was a lot to be discussed in meetings and consequently a lot to report back on.

172.00 Xmas tree lights – The Councillors resolved to stick with the existing lights for Xmas 2002 and review the situation for next year.

173.00 The Willows   – The Clerk reported that the signage ‘Great Longstone Woods’ is in the process of being changed to ‘The Willows’, as requested by a number of parishioners.

174.00 New Clerk – The Clerk reported that there had been five enquires regarding the post.   Councillor’s Askew, Cox, Gregory and the Clerk will interview the interested candidates on the evening of Wednesday 8th May.

175.00 Correspondence

  1. Derbyshire Dales Local Area Committee – Thursday 21st March 2002, Bakewell Town Hall, 2pm. – noted.
  2. DDDC – Area Community Forums – 29th April 2002, 7pm, Dale Road Methodist Church Hall,Darley Dale;13th May 2002 7pm,Hullard Ward and District Millennium Hall; 20th May 2002 7pm,Youlgreave Village Hall- noted.
  3. SLCC Publications – A new lighter touch audit regime – book available to buy , The Clerk recommended the Council purchased the book due to changes in accounting procedures;The Clerk was asked to order a copy.
  4. Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport 2001/2002 update and appeal – noted.
  5. Derbyshire Dales District Council for Voluntary Service – update sheet no. 2 – noted.
  6. YHA – volunteers wanted- noted.
  7. DDDC – New Sports centre, prefered sites – noted.
  8. Peak Park – letter read out from Dave Goodwin re tree at The Hermitage, Great Longstone.
  9. DCC – Be safe be seen campaign – noted.
  10. Peak Park – Forward planning best value service review – noted.
  11. Older people’s advocacy project – noted.
  12. The Royal Bank of Scotland – Business high interest account – noted.
  13. Peak park – ‘Have your say in planning says Peak Park’ – noted.
  14. Defra – letter – noted.
  15. Derbyshire Rural Community Council – Peak Opportunities for older people – noted.
  16. DALC – Audit guidance publications, DALC Executive committee minutes of meeting 2.3.02, Data Protection Act, Food and Drink Fayre Bolsover Castle (free) 24th and 25th May 2002, Race Relations (amendment Act) 2000. – noted.
  17. Golden Jubilee- bunting, flags, hats etc.
  18. Audit commission – overview of new annual return and fees- noted.

176.00 Date and time of next meeting

The Council resolved to meet on 15th May 2002 at 7pm for the Annual Parish meeting, with the general meeting following immediately after.

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