Present

Councillors G Baxter : M Brader : D Cheetham : M Emmens : E N Hodd : 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 : D Hill : Mrs K Marr.

121. Public Forum for Planning Matters

Mr Corbett of Victoria Street, Dronfield drew the Council's attention to an amended application for the erection of a bungalow adjacent to his property. He expressed concern that the proposed building will add to the road safety problems along this stretch of highway due to dangerous access and egress from the site. He also maintained that the proposal encroaches upon his right of way. Members were appraised that this Council had written to North East Derbyshire District Council objecting to the initial application and members would consider this amendment later in the meeting.

 

122. Apologies

RESOLVED That apologies be received, noted and accepted from the undermentioned member for the reason stated.

Councillor N R Foster (Other Business)

 

123. Youth Matters

The Chair of Dronfield School Governor gave a brief report following the OFSTED inspection of the school.

The OFSTED report stated that Dronfield School was achieving examination results well above the national average, that the teaching was good and the pupils were praised for their good behaviour. All in all, the report concluded that this was a good school offering value for money in its approach to training and education.

RESOLVED That the report be received, noted and accepted.

 

 

 

 

124. Police Matters

RESOLVED

1. That the report received noted and accepted.
2. That the Council express its appreciation for the effective manner in which the five culprits causing problems in Cliffe Park has been dealt with.

Offence	Total 2003	Total 2002
Burglary – Non Dwelling	8	7
Burglary Dwelling	2	10
Theft of Motor Vehicle	0	9
Theft from Motor Vehicle	29	25
Assault	15	9
Damage	14	29
Other	15	20
Total	83	109

RESOLVED That the report be received and noted.

121. Council Minutes

Members considered the Minutes of the meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 3^rd November 2003.

RESOLVED That the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 November be accepted and received as a true record of events and that the Town Mayor be authorised to sign them as such.

 

122. Matters Arising

None.

 

123. Planning Matters

1. That planning application 03/01305/FL for the construction of one dormer bungalow with integral garage (Amended Scheme) at land between 39 & 47 Victoria Street Dronfield, be objected to on the same reasons as previously noted on the initial application. That the proposal could lead to a worsening of road safety due to additional parking and hazards caused by access and egress movements from the property.
2. Planning application 03/01317/FL. Construction of extension to rear of garage, extension to front and re-roofing entire dwelling at 157 Longcroft Road Dronfield Woodhouse.

RESOLVED That due to the size and scope of the development, further details be sought from North East Derbyshire District Council.

1. Planning application 03/01325/TCNFL. Installation of a 20m high monopole telecommunications mast with associated antennae and fenced equipment compound with equipment cabinets and ancillary fencing at the Accident Repair Centre premises on Wreakes Lane Dronfield.

RESOLVED That this application be strenuously objected to because it would cause visual intrusion for residents living in the opposite valley side, that it is situated close by an open space where scouts and youth groups regularly meet. That no evidence has been provided by the applicant to state that mast sharing has been investigated and that there is still a public perception that these installations could present a health hazard to residents and children living nearby.

2. Planning application 03/01347/FL. Change of use of Annexe building from offices to a children’s day nursery at 274 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield (Revised scheme).

RESOLVED That this Council express its concern regarding this application which could lead to a traffic hazard on Southfield Drive when vehicles enter and leave the proposed car park.

3. Planning application 03/01372/FL. Raising of roof and construction of dormer windows to provide first floor accommodation, construction of conservatory extension to rear, pitched roof over existing extension to rear and construction of porch to front at 60 Hilltop Road.

RESOLVED That due to the size and scope of the proposals, that concern be expressed about changes to the current street scene and whether this development would be out of character with the current street scene.

1. Planning Decisions

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

RESOLVED That the schedule be received and noted.

2. Appeal Decision

RESOLVED That the correspondence be received, noted and approved.

1. Cliffe Park

RESOLVED That this report be received, noted and approved.

1. Stonelow Pavilions

RESOLVED That these reports be received, noted and approved.

1. Civic Hall

Members considered a brief report informing that bookings etc were exceeding budgetary proposals and that some alterations to the sophisticated sound system will result in less problems for users of the facilities.

RESOLVED That these reports be received, noted and approved.

2. Fireworks Nuisance

Members considered correspondence from Mr Harry Barnes MP in response to the Council’s concerns over fireworks in the Town.

RESOLVED That these reports be received, noted and approved.

3. Audit of Dronfield Town Council’s Best Value Performance Plan 2003/2004.

RESOLVED

1. That the District Audit Service’s Statutory Report in the Council’s Best Value Performance Plan (2003/2004) be received, noted and accepted.
2. That the District Audit Service’s Audit Report on Best Value Compliance and Performance Indicators and the recommendation therein be received, noted and accepted.

1. Notice of Audit of Accounts

Members were informed that the Audit Commission has notified the Council that the statutory audit of the Council’s accounts for year ending 31 March 2003 will take place on Monday 8 December 2003 and that the statutory notices informing electors had been posted.

RESOLVED That these reports be received, noted and approved.

 

 

2. Audit of Year End Accounts (1999/2000:2000/2001; 2001/2002)

Members were informed that an UNQUALIFIED opinion has been given concerning the accounts for the past three years.

RESOLVED That the unqualified opinion of the Audit Commission concerning Final Accounts for years ending 31 March 2000, 31 March 2001 and 31 March 2002 be received, noted and accepted.

3. RSPCA Cliffe Park

Members considered a request from the RSPCA to hold a dog show in Cliffe Park on 9 May 2004.

RESOLVED That the RSPCA be granted permission to use Cliffe Park for the purpose of holding a dog show on 9 May 2004 but that no refreshment or ice cream vendors be invited to attend the function offering their goods for sale.

4. NEDDC Gala – Cliffe Park

Members considered a letter from North East Derbyshire District Council requesting the free use of Cliffe Park for the Annual Gala and Fair to be held on 11 July 2004.

RESOLVED That North East Derbyshire District Council be granted permission to use Cliffe Park to hold the Annual Gala on 11 July 2004 and to use the park for the usual fair preceding the Annual Gala.

5. East Midlands in Bloom

RESOLVED

1. That the report be received, noted and accepted.
2. That East Midlands in Bloom Committee be informed that the facilities at Dronfield Civic Hall be made available at no cost.
3. That the Town Clerk continues to liase with East Midlands in Bloom and Dronfield in Bloom to ensure that this prestigious event will be a resounding success.

121. Reports from Dronfield Town Council Representatives and other information

None Received.

 

122. Green Watch Award Scheme

Members considered a letter from Derbyshire County Council requesting nominations for local environmental activities which merit celebration and community recognition.

RESOLVED That the correspondence be received and noted.

 

123. Schedule of Payments

Members considered a schedule of payments drawn on the Council’s No 1 current account for the month of October 2003 in the amount of £75,272.73

RESOLVED That the schedule of payments for October 2003 in the amount of £75,272.73 be received, noted and approved.

 

124. Schedule of Receipts

RESOLVED That the schedule of receipts for October 2003 in the amount of £298,874.28 be received, noted and approved.

103. Public Forum

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