Present

Councillors G Baxter : M Brader : D Cheetham : M Emmens : N R Foster : T Furniss : C A Gill : F Higgins : W I Pryce : Mrs C A Smith : J Sorrill : J Stocks : S Temple : Mrs W Temple : J Williams (Town Mayor) : M Wing.

103. Public Forum for Planning Matters

None raised.

104. Apologies

RESOLVED That apologies be received and accepted from the undermentioned members for the reason stated.

Councillor D Hill (sickness) : Councillor Mrs K Marr (working).

105. Youth Matters

None Raised.

106. Police Matters

1. Members were informed that the Policing Plan for Derbyshire 2003/04 was available should any member wish to read or inspect it.

RESOLVED That the report received and noted.

2. Any Other Police Matters

Inspector Mark Pickard and PC Dave Crook attended for this item.

The notes of the Properties Working Group held on 22 October 2003 were brought to the attention of the police whereby it was reported hat several instances of vandalism, damage, under age drinking and anti-social behaviour had taken place in Cliffe Park and Stonelow Playing Fields.

The Council’s actions in improving the floodlighting and installation of additional CCTV cameras which recorded 24/7 was reported to the police.

Members reported that there was a perception that the police seem loath to take action against culprits who could be identified by CCTV.

Inspector Pickard responded that he had implemented new shift patterns and he was not willing to accept a view that residents are scared of reporting incidents for fear of reprisals by 14-16 year old youths. He has issued instructions to all his officers to operate a zero tolerance process in dealing with gangs of young people intent on causing damage.

He further reported that he hoped to have a dedicated beat constable appointed for Dronfield by April 2004. PC Stuart Hind had drawn up a problem solving package that would offer highly visual patrols, video cars etc to not only catch the vandals but to deter them before damage is done.

He welcomed the Council’s comments and also the revised procedures outlined by the Town Clerk for the reporting and recording of incidents in Cliffe Park.

3. Other points raised by Members:-

1. Bonfires and fireworks nuisance that can cause damage and annoyance by being set off late at night.
2. Hilltop Road, indiscriminate parking adjacent to the public house.

RESOLVED That these reports be received and noted.

1. That Inspector Pickard and PC Crook be thanked for their attendance and for their co-operation in helping to keep Dronfield a safe and secure environment in which to work and live.

Offence	Total 2003	Total 2002
Burglary – Non Dwelling	16	9
Burglary Dwelling	9	8
Theft of Motor Vehicle	2	3
Theft from Motor Vehicle	18	19
Assault	3	6
Damage	17	26
Other	27	19
Total	92	90

RESOLVED That the report be received and noted.

103. Council Minutes

Members considered the Minutes of the meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 6^th October 2003.

RESOLVED That the Minutes of the meeting held on 6^th October be accepted and received as a true record of events and that the Town Mayor be authorised to sign them as such.

104. Matters Arising

With reference to Minute 92 (page 63) it was reported that Post Office Counters Ltd had now determined that Coal Aston Post Office will close on 6 December 2003.

105. Model Code of Conduct

No changes to previous declarations notified.

106. Planning Matters

1. Planning Applications (Appendix 1)

Members considered a schedule of planning applications submitted by North East Derbyshire District Council for this Council’s consideration and comments.

Prior to any item being considered, Councillor M Emmens declared a personal and non-pecuniary interest in item 10 on the schedule (new vehicular access to his property) and left the meeting at this point so did not therefore speak or vote on the matter.

Reference 03/01072/FL The construction of a bungalow at land to the east of Holly Tree Cottage, accessed from Shaw Street (Revised Scheme/Conservation Area) (Amended Plans) at 2-4 Dyche Lane.

RESOLVED That North East Derbyshire District Council be requested to convene a site visit of members of the Planning Committee to inspect the application prior to any decision being taken.

 

 

Reference 03/01225/FL Structure to house shade tolerant plants at New leaf Nursery, Dyche Lane.

RESOLVED That Dronfield Town Council strenuously object on the grounds that such development would lead to over commercialisation within this very narrow stretch of green belt land.

 

 

 

Reference 03/01301/CA Demolition of outbuildings (Conservation Area) (Affecting Setting of a Listed Building) at 40 Drury Lane

 

RESOLVED That North East Derbyshire District Council be requested to convene a site visit by Members of the Planning Committee to inspect the site prior to any decision being taken.

2. Planning Decisions

Members considered a schedule of planning decisions provided by North East Derbyshire District Council.

RESOLVED That the schedule be received and noted.

3. Appeal Decision

Members considered correspondence relating to 92 Carr Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse against item 4 on the planning permission for a detached garage. Item 4 states that there shall be no gates within 5m of the highway and any such gates shall open inwards only.

RESOLVED That the correspondence be received and noted.

4. The NED (No 226) Tree Preservation Order 2003

RESOLVED That the correspondence be received and noted.

103. Town Clerk’s Progress Report

1. Civic Hall
2. Outside Services
3. AQA Certificate –Quality Council Status
4. Publications Received

RESOLVED That these reports be received and noted.

103. Reports from Dronfield Town Council Representatives and other information

None Received

104. Grant Aid

RESOLVED

1. That the correspondence be received and noted.
2. That Victims Support Group (Chesterfield) be awarded a grant of £100.00 under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972.

103. Working Groups of the Town Council

RESOLVED

1. That the notes be received and accepted.
2. That a letter expressing the Council’s appreciation be sent to Mr Don Shepherd and Mr Ricky Fouracres of the Outside Services staff for their hard work and commitment during the foreman’s absence through illness.
3. That no action be taken concerning the implementation of private prosecutions to offenders caught damaging the Council’s property following reassurances given by local police earlier in this meeting.

103. Courses and Conferences

RESOLVED That the schedule of courses and conferences be received and noted.

 

104. Free Tree Scheme

Members considered correspondence from North East Derbyshire District Council and East Derbyshire Woodland Project offering tree or hedgerow species to applicants access the District. (anymore required)

RESOLVED That the correspondence be received and noted.

 

105. DALC

Members considered correspondence from DALC concerning representation on the Executive Committee from November 2003 – 2007.

RESOLVED That the correspondence be received and noted.

 

 

 

 

106. Schedule of Payments

Members considered a schedule of payments drawn on the Council’s No 1 current account for the month of September 2003 in the amount of £64,222.82.

RESOLVED that the schedule of payments for September 2003 in the amount of £64,222.82 be received, noted and approved.

107. Schedule of Receipts

Members considered a schedule of receipts paid into the Council’s No 2 deposit account for the month of September 2003 in the amount of £17,695.81.

RESOLVED That the schedule of receipts for September 2003 in the amount of £17,695.81 be received, noted and approved.

108. Public Forum

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