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Council meeting minutes: March 2007

Minutes of the Meeting of Old Bolsover Town Council

Held at 6.45pm on Tuesday 13th March 2007 at the Town Hall, Cotton Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield

Present:

Councillor Rodda - Chair

Councillors L Anderson, R. Bowler, K. Bowman, D. Bratt, J Dixon, C.P. Cooper, K. Dudhill, J Woodhead

In attendance:

D Kee – Town Clerk

PCSO David Holmes

CHAD Reporter

Derbyshire Times Reporter

1 Member of the public

Open Forum

The Chair explained that the Open Forum gave members of the public an opportunity to comment on items which are on the agenda or any other relevant item.

The member of the public indicated that he may wish to speak in respect of the proposed surface mining of coal at the Oxcroft Disposal Plan, Mill Lane, Stanfree (Planning Application CM5/0106/161). The Chair, with the approval of the Council gave permission to speak to the item under matters arising.

100.Apologies for absence

Councillor T Bennett

101.Members’ Interests

Members were reminded by the Chair of the need to complete and keep up to date the Register in-keeping with the Town Clerk's letter.

102.Confirmation of Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 13th February 2007 were presented as circulated.

ResolvedThat the above minutes be accepted as a true record.

103.Matters Arising

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A general resume was provided of the Derbyshire County Council’s Planning Committee’s decision to defer the matter at its initial meeting and further at their reconvened meeting, Monday 12th March 2007 its decision to approve the application subject to determination of community benefit. It was indicated that the area’s County Council representative was to advise the Council when a meeting with UK Coal might be arranged. In addition to possibly invite the community via the Council as might be appropriate to administer any sums made available.

It was further explained that in 1993 the screen plant area was given a 15 year extension to its original planning approval and that in any event works to reclaim the site must take place in the next 2 years.

The member of the public asked if Derbyshire County Council were likely to give other extensions in future. It was explained that the County’s officials had indicated that any further applications would be considered on their individual merits. However both the Town and District Councils were likely to express their total opposition to any such application(s) and that in any event a right of appeal existed.

ResolvedThat nominated representatives of the Council take part in any joint UK Coal and Community meeting to progress matters in accordance with the decisions taken, and in the interests of the Community.

104.Police Matters

Incidents of alcohol drinking and the general littering of the area to the rear of the Fidlers Rest were referred to. Concerns regarding school children climbing trees in the Castle Grounds were also identified. The Officer confirmed the Police’s awareness of such events and attempts to address the concerns were ongoing.

The problem of vehicles speeding on Bolsover Hill and Station Road with the associated dangers at pedestrian crossing points was referred to.

It was reported that the Local Strategic Partnership had recently released figures identifying crime hot spots which included the North West Ward.

The Officer confirmed that with their prior knowledge resources were being focused in such areas via extra patrols and overtime working.It was confirmed that both the Community Partnership and Local Inspector were also aware of the problems.

The Officer was questioned about recent incidents at the Council’s Depot Compound and in the Market Place, especially any evidence provided by the recently installed CCTV System.

The Officer advised that the pictures obtained did not provide enough facial detail of the persons involved in knocking over the stalls. He further commented that the camera reverts to a new focus position every 10 seconds thereby providing no real evidence of the event. No information had been obtained regarding the Depot incident.

The Officer presented the February Crime figures, 74 crimes in total. No comparative detection or arrest figures were available.

The CPSO when questioned advised that the CPSO’s had no power of arrest.

105. Town Clerk’s Report

(1)Henton Memorial Hall

The Clerk advised that notices regarding the Hall’s intended reopening 1st April 2007 had been posted in the Community and that letters were to be distributed via the local Member advertising the setting up of a Management Committee.

Resolved

(1)An official reopening open day ceremony be performed inviting all members of the community and other nominated persons to attend. That such a ceremony be held in the late afternoon and/or early evening.

(2)That arrangements be co-ordinated via local Member.

(2)Hornscroft “Beacon” Park

The Clerk referred to the interest and activities of the established Friends’ Group and the progress of the “pre-application” Heritage Lottery Project Application Grant.

In addition that the Council had received an application from the Friends’ Group for a £100 Section 137 donation, permission to hold a car boot sale and a “Party in the Park”, in aid of fund raising.

The effects of the need for a Temporary Event Licence were also discussed and the likelihood of a clash with the Parish Rooms Event on the 14th July 2007.

Councillor J Woodhead declared a Level 1 interest in this matter

Resolved

(1)That the request for a Section 137 donation be approved in principle and agended again in the new financial year.

(2)That support in principle be given to hold both a car boot sale and a ‘Party in the Park’ subject to all necessary procedures and good practise being demonstrated complimented by adequate stewarding.

(3)That the need for and effects of a Temporary Licence be further discussed with the Group who should also be invited to speak with the District Council. That any potential event clash be dealt with by the Group and Church Authorities in isolation from the Council.

(3)Bainbridge Hall

The Clerk referred to a joint meeting with all interested parties including representatives of the police to discuss Cyber Café related incidents.

The Clerk also advised that with the permission of the Chair a successful Police/Community Safety Surgery was held at the Hall and further events of a similar nature were planned.

Resolved

(1)That the attention of all signatory parties be drawn to the Cyber Café Working Agreement, outlining the recent repair costs incurred by the Council and the need to determine any future action or recompense measures.

(2)Matters be progressed and monitored in conjunction with the Bainbridge Hall Management Committee, but the continued operation of the Cyber Café be kept under review.

(4)Assembly Hall

The Clerk drew members’ attention to an invitation to attend the formal launch of the Bolsover Dementia Project on Friday 23rd March.

The Clerk also referred to the transfer of security arrangements to CP Asset Management.

In addition attention was drawn to a lift incident which had been reported to the Council’s Insurers but was judged to be a long standing problem to which the Lift Servicing Company had not satisfactorily responded.

Resolved

(1)Members submit invitation acceptance slips via the Town Clerk.

(2)The transfer of static Security Company cover be noted and approved.

(3)The lift incident be left to the Council’s insurers to resolve but unsatisfactory lift operation be pursued via the lift maintenance company in conjunction with the Hall Trustees.

(5)Market Place Development

The Clerk outlined the development progress made to date with the support and approval of the District Council. The anticipated archaeological evaluation survey was expected to commence in mid April facilitating the submission of a planning application and build plans.

Resolved

(1)That the timescale and progress be noted.

(2)That formal legal agreements be pursued in conjunction with the District Council, including initial approval for the developer to enter the site.

(6)Council Meetings April and May 2007

The Clerk referred to the Easter Holiday and Election dates and the subsequent planned Council Meeting date complications.

Resolved

The April and May meetings be put back by one week respectively. The April Meeting taking place on Tuesday 17th and the May meeting on Tuesday 15th which would be preceded by the Council’s Annual Meeting.

(7)Petition Request for a Grit Bin

The Clerk drew attention to a petition to provide a bin at Windmill Close, Bolsover.

Resolved

A bin be provided with capital monies taken from the 2007/08 contingency fund. That residents be advised accordingly.

(8)Incidents

The Clerk referred to the incidents occurring during February at Council owned sites.

Resolved

The report be received.

106.Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership

No report submitted.

107.Town Centre Management Group

No report submitted.

108.Correspondence Received

The Clerk referred to the items of correspondence and drew attention to:-

4.Letter from Bolsover District Council re the withdrawal of a planning application in respect of residential development, 99 to 101 Moor Lane.

Resolved

The withdrawal of the planning application be noted.

7.Letter from CVP and illustrative questionnaire.

Resolved

The questionnaire be noted and a list of Council Data Protected Information and other possible groups be shared with CVP.

8.Letter from Bolsover District Council re installation of a wind turbine, 8 Oxcroft Estate, Mansfield Road, Planning Permission refused.

Resolved

The refusal be noted.

9.Letter and Annual review pamphlet together with a request for a Section 137 donation from St John’s Ambulance.

Resolved

The request be agended for discussion in the 2007/08 financial year.

10.Letter from Voluntary Action Bolsover, bids requested for equipment intending to be disposed of.

The Clerk advised that bids had been made on behalf of Bainbridge Hall by the Management Committee.

Resolved

The report be received.

11.Letter from Bolsover District Council giving notice of the Police Consultative Group meeting 14th March and a request from the Council’s representative for any items requiring discussion.

Resolved

The meeting and request be noted.

12.Acknowledgement letter received from Bolsover District Council regarding the Market Place Development.

Resolved

The various comments be noted.

Additional Items of Correspondence

With the approval of the Chair the Clerk referred to additional correspondence.

13.Invitation to attend the first meeting of the Group Users Forum 28th March Clowne and District Community Transport.

Resolved

The Council’s representative attend if possible.

14.Letter from Scott Wilson regarding their appointment by North East Derbyshire District Council in respect of information for developers and contribution to Section 106 arrangements.

Resolved

The appointment be noted.

109.Planning

Councillor T Rodda, Chair, advised that as a member of the Planning Committee, Bolsover District

Council, he intended not to comment on any planning applications.

1.07/00046/DETDEMDemolition of existing dwelling at 57A Oxcroft Lane, Bolsover

by Jenny Hormell

ResolvedNo objections

2.07/00057/ADVErection of static internally illuminated fascia sign and static externally illuminated projecting sign at Lloyds TSB Bank plc Cotton Street, Bolsover by Lloyds TSB

ResolvedNo objections

3.07/00080/TCONPollard lime tree to front of 5 Villas Road, Carr Vale by N Debbage

ResolvedNo objections

4.07/00083/FUL Installation of security shutter at 1 Cavendish Walk, Bolsover

by Mr P J Cadman

ResolvedNo objections

5.07/00093/TPOPruning of 5 Lime Trees, The Croft, Church Street, Bolsover

by Stuart Mosley

ResolvedNo objections

6.07/00101/FUL Single Storey extension to side of 11 Quarry Road, Bolsover

by Mr John Deakin

Councillor J Woodhead declared a Level 1 interest in this matter.

ResolvedNo objections

7.07/00101/FUL Erection of side conservatory extension and detached garage to the rear of 45 Portland Avenue, Bolsover by Alan Tudor

Councillor R Bowler declared a Level 1 interest in this matter

ResolvedNo objections

8.07/00118/LBC Reslating of roof and renew valley gutters and flashing at 5 Villas Road, Carr Vale, Bolsover by Mr N Debbage

Resolved The building’s “listed building” application status be queried, but no objection be raised in respect of the application made.

9.07/00122/FUL Single storey extension to rear of 149 Clowne Road, Stanfree

by Mr and Mrs Dukelow

ResolvedNo objections

10.07/00131/FUL Erection of garage to front of Spring Bank, Bolsover Hill, Bolsover

by Mr Rimmington

Resolved No objections

With the approval of the Chair the Clerk read out two additional planning applications

11.06/00687/FULMAJ Residential development, construction of estate roads and parking courts (former Mercol Site) Mercol Products 18 Carr Vale Road, Carr Vale by Gleeson Homes.

Resolved The Council show consistency in line with any previous decisions taken and advise the Planning Authority accordingly.

12.07/00091/FULErection of a two storey detached dwelling with balcony to rear. Land north of 39 Conduit Road, Bolsover by Mr R Silcock.

ResolvedNo objections