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

No items raised.

40. RESOLVED

That apologies for absence be received and accepted from the following Members for the reasons stated.

Councillor S Temple	Other business
Councillor Mrs W Temple	Other business
Councillor E Hodd	Other business
Councillor Mrs K Marr	Other business
Councillor D Cheetham	Other business

Youth Matters

No items raised.

 

Police Matters

PC Dave Andrews attended for this item and had submitted the latest crime statistics for Members’ information. It was noted that overall crime figures were down again when compared to last year, except ‘thefts of motor vehicles’ that had increased slightly.

It was reported that a new neighbourhood watch scheme had recently been set up in the Princess Road area, and the possibility of extending the 20 mph town centre zone to include this area was mooted. PC Andrews responded that this was a matter for Dronfield Town Council to request with Derbyshire County Council, and it was agreed that Dronfield Town Council’s Road Safety Working Group would investigate and report to a future meeting of Council. PC Andrews stated that Green Lane could be a major traffic problem in September, and that the school had been consulted. One area of concern was the number of parking problems caused by parents ‘dropping off’ their children in Green Lane.

The problem of large vans parking on Curzon Avenue restricting sight lines when turning out of Curzon Avenue was brought to the attention of PC Andrews. The road has no parking restrictions at this point, and the local County Councillor for the area reported that this matter had been considered previously and had been designated a police matter.

41. RESOLVED

That this report be received and noted.

 

Council Minutes – 7^th June 2004

Members considered the Minutes of the meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 7^th June 2004 (pages 7 – 20).

42. RESOLVED

That the Minutes of the meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on Monday, 7^th June 2004 (pages 7 – 20) be received and accepted as a true record of events, and that the Town Mayor be duly authorised to sign them as such.

1. Planning Applications

Councillor M Wing declared a personal interest in planning application 04/00594/FL and left the meeting at this point so did not speak or vote on that application.

Councillor Wing rejoined the meeting.

1. Application 04/00474 – Change of use of land to the keeping of horses and erection of block of three stables and tackroom and associated hardstanding at plot 2 (amended plan).

43. RESOLVED

That Dronfield Town Council reiterates its previous objections to both applications and request North East Derbyshire District Council to convene a site visit before any decision is taken concerning these two applications.

2. Planning Decisions

Members considered a schedule of planning decisions submitted for information by North East Derbyshire District Council.

44. RESOLVED

That the schedule of planning decisions be received and noted.

3. Planning Appeal

Members were informed of a planning appeal by Mr & Mrs R J Young of 23 Holmley Bank, Dronfield S18 2HP against refusal of planning in respect of extension to the front and rear of the existing garage.

45. RESOLVED

That Dronfield Town Council’s initial objections to the application be conveyed to the Planning Inspectorate.

4. Planning Decision

Members were informed that correspondence had been received from the Planning Inspectorate advising that the appeal in respect of land at the Akademy, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield had been allowed, the enforcement notice quashed and planning permission granted in the terms set out in the Formal Decision.

45. RESOLVED

That the correspondence be received and noted.

 

Model Code of Conduct

Members were reminded that they must register any changes to their Declaration of Interest, details of which were given in the NALC leaflet contained at agenda item 14 of the Town Council agenda for the meeting held on 4^th March 2002.

46. RESOLVED

1. That the information be received and noted.
2. That this Council devise and adopt a code of conduct for Members of this authority who do not sit on the Planning Committee of North East Derbyshire District Council.

Members considered reports on progress of works and projects.

1. Outside Services

Members were informed of ongoing tasks being performed by staff of Dronfield Town Council including hanging baskets, strimming of footpaths and preparations for the Dronfield in Bloom judging.

45. RESOLVED

That the information be received and noted.

1. Stonelow Pavilion

Members were informed of the progress of the renovation works taking place at Stonelow Pavilion.

45. RESOLVED

That the information be received and noted.

1. Dronfield School

Members were informed of correspondence and liaison with the school concerning this Council undertaking the bookings, lettings, invoicing and banking of receipts of these four facilities.

45. RESOLVED

1. That this report be received and noted.
2. That Dronfield Town Council undertake to administer the bookings, lettings, invoicing and banking procedures on behalf of the Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School for the Sports Hall, Upper Monument Hall, All Weather Pitch and Tennis Courts, and that the Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School reimburse to Dronfield Town Council the sum of 10% of the gross turnover of the hiring at those locations as recompense for the work undertaken.

 

4. Town Twinning

The Town Mayor gave a brief overview of this Council’s Civic Party’s trip to Sindelfingen in June 2004 for the annual Strassenfest. He reported that the party were met with the usual cordial hospitality and made to feel most welcome.

The Town Twinning Federation and the Dronfield Town Band had also attended and both groups were excellent ambassadors for the town and had been very well received by local residents and visitors alike.

45. RESOLVED

1. That a formal invitation be sent to the Oberburgermeister of Sindelfingen requesting a Civic Party from Sindelfingen to visit Dronfield during July 2005.
2. That a Working Group comprising Members of this Council, the Town Twinning Federation, local community groups, churches and schools be convened to discuss the logistics and requirements of such a visit in July 2005.

 

5. BVPP5 (2004/2005)

Members had been furnished with a copy of this year’s Best Value Performance Plan for information.

It was reported that a meeting of the Best Value Working Group would convene shortly to consider the format of the Best Value Performance Plan and also to consider the implications of Dronfield Town Council achieving Quality Council Status.

45. RESOLVED

1. That this report be received and noted.
2. That the BVPP (2004/2005) be approved and that the Town Clerk’s actions in publishing the BVPP prior to the deadline of 30^th June 2004 be approved.

 

6. North Derbyshire Environmental Weight Restrictions

Members considered correspondence from Derbyshire County Council asking for views and comments of proposals to prohibit HGV’s in the north of Derbyshire which included parts of Dronfield.

It was considered that some of the proposals which would ban HGV’s from accessing the Dronfield area to the north of Sheffield Road from the B6054 (Holmesfield Road) could have a detrimental effect on businesses located in the Callywhite Lane area, as the proposals would allow access into the proposed zone but not through the proposed EWR zone.

45. RESOLVED

1. That Derbyshire County Council be informed that Dronfield Town Council would wish for the Holmesfield corridor, including the B6054 to be considered further, and that some form of dispensation be granted for HGV’s wishing to access the north of Dronfield (which is not within the EWR zone) from the Holmesfield area, thus alleviating an 8-10 mile detour.

None received.

Members were advised of a summer seminar for Clerks and Councillors from local or national bodies concerned about the future of Council Governance in England and Wales.

45. RESOLVED

That the information be received and noted.

 

Schedule of Payments

Members considered a schedule of payments for the month of May 2004 in the amount of £67,687.75 drawn on the Council’s No 1 Account.

46. RESOLVED

That the schedule of payments for the month of May 2004 in the amount of £67,687.75 be received, accepted and approved.

 

Schedule of Receipts

Members considered a schedule of receipts for the month of May 2004 in the amount of £326,883.09 paid into the Council’s No 2 account.

47. RESOLVED

That the schedule of receipts for the month of May 2004 in the amount of £326,883.09 be received, accepted and approved.

No matters raised.