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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
HELD ON 2nd MAY 2006 AT 7.30 PM IN
GOSFORTH LODGE, CLIFFE PARK, DRONFIELD
Present
Councillors G Baxter : M Brader : M Emmens : N R Foster : T Furniss : C A Gill : F Higgins : D Hill (Town Mayor) : E Hodd : Mrs K M Marr : W I Pryce : J Sorrill : W Temple : J Willians : M Wing.
Public Forum for Planning Matters
No items raised.
Model Code of Conduct
Members were reminded that any changes to their Declaration of Interests should be declared. Members were also advised to declare, at this point, any items of the agenda where they may consider themselves to have a particular or prejudicial interest in the matter to be conducted.
168. RESOLVED
That the information be received and noted.
Apologies
169. RESOLVED
That apologies be received and accepted from the following Members for the reasons stated in brackets.
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Councillor D Cheetham |
Other business |
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Councillor Mrs C A Smith |
Illness |
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Councillor J Stocks |
Working |
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Councillor S Temple |
Other business |
Youth Matters
Councillor Sorrill reported that initial discussions had taken place regarding the provision of a temporary skateboard park on the site of the former Gosforth School now that the land is in different ownership, and the new landowners will need a fresh planning application.
It was also reported that North East Derbyshire District Council might have some surplus skate park equipment for sale and this proposal could be used to test the water to gauge demand and usage. Consultation with all interested parties and local residents would need to take place before any final decision could be reached.
168. RESOLVED
That this report be received and noted and that the Clerk makes further enquiries.
Police Matters
PC Phutter attended for this item and appraised Members of the crime statistics for the month of April 2006.
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Assaults |
11 |
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Public Order Offences |
2 |
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Burglary – Dwellings |
6 |
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Burglary – non Dwellings |
6 |
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Thefts of and from motor vehicles |
16 |
He gave brief details on the recent ram raid at the HSBC Bank in the Civic Centre and reported that enquiries were continuing, but the police knew that the JCB and the getaway pick-up were stolen in Sheffield. He further reported that additional patrols would be initiated to try to combat the spate of vandalism and criminal damage to bus shelters at Gosforth Drive/Gosforth Lane. Both uniformed and plainclothes officers would be on patrol at the relevant times of day and night.
168. RESOLVED
That this report be received and noted.
Council Minutes
Members considered the Minutes of the Meeting of Council held on 3rd April 2006. (Pages 99 – 106)
169. RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 3rd April 2006 be received and approved as a true record of events, and that the Town Mayor be duly authorised to sign them as such.
Planning Matters
(a) Planning Applications
Prior to any discussion taking place, Councillors Baxter, Brader and Hill declared an interest on one item of the agenda. Councillors Brader, Hill and Furniss withdrew from the meeting during discussion of the item so did not comment or vote thereon.
Members then considered a schedule of applications submitted by North East Derbyshire District Council for comment.
Application CD4/0406/4 – Section 73 application to carry out development approved under Planning Permission CD4/0103/129 without complying with condition 12 (floodlights) at the Dronfield School, Green Lane, Dronfield for Derbyshire County Council
Members were informed that the current Condition 12 was that floodlighting was restricted so as to finish at 1800 and the application sought to amend this time to 2145 hours. Members considered that adjacent houses might suffer interference and nuisance if the floodlights operated until 2230.
168. RESOLVED
That Derbyshire County Council be notified that this Council considers that the floodlighting only operate until 2100 hours in the interests of not affecting adjacent properties by light and noise pollution.
Application 06/00439/FL – Construction of Lambing Shed at land off Barnes Avenue, Dronfield
169. RESOLVED
That North East Derbyshire District Council be informed of this Council’s serious concern regarding over development of the narrow green belt at this location. Members also expressed concern that there seemed to have been a plethora of such applications recently for land within this narrow green belt.
(a) Planning Decisions
Members considered a schedule of planning decisions submitted by North East Derbyshire District Council for information.
168. RESOLVED
That this schedule be received and noted.
(a) Planning Appeals
Members were informed that two planning appeals against decisions of North East Derbyshire District Council Planning Authority had been submitted.
· Appeal by Complete Football (KD5) Ltd against refusal of planning consent in respect of laying out two all weather football pitches with associated lighting at The Akadamy, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield.
168. RESOLVED
That Dronfield Town Council reaffirms its previous objections and that the Planning Inspectorate be notified of such objections.
Appeal by Annette Farrow against conditions imposed upon granting planning permission in respect of retention of shed adjacent stables at Plot 3 on land off Barnes Avenue.
177. RESOLVED
That Dronfield Town Council reaffirm its initial comments and objections to the Planning Inspectorate.
Town Clerk’s Report
Members considered the Town Clerk’s report of progress of tasks and projects being undertaken including the following.
(a) Outside Services – progress report.
(b) Stonelow Pavilions – update report.
(c) Lea Brook Valley Volunteers.
178. RESOLVED
That the three foregoing reports be received and noted.
(a) Street Naming in Dronfield
Members considered correspondence requesting that certain roads in a new development be named after the late David Salt. Members expressed sincere appreciation for the work and commitment undertaken by Mr Salt in his lifetime, but were made aware of a long-standing tradition by both this and previous Councils not to name streets in the town after local residents.
179. RESOLVED
That the Council reiterate its policy not to promote the naming of streets in the town after local residents, no matter how worthy.
(g) Chart LSP Area – Local Development Framework
180. RESOLVED
That this report be received and noted.
(i) DEFRA – Clean Neighbourhoods – Environment Act 2005
181. RESOLVED
That this report be received and noted.
(g) Derbyshire Police Reorganisation
Members considered a letter from the Chief Executive and Leader of Derbyshire County Council asking that the Council share their misgivings and objections to the proposal to merge FIVE County Police Forces into one.
182. RESOLVED
That this Council offer its support to the objections to police reorganisation in Derbyshire, and that the local Member of Parliament (Ms Natascha Engel) be informed of this Council’s misgivings and requesting her to support these objections.
(j) Derbyshire Minerals and Waste Development Framework
183. RESOLVED
That this report be received and noted.
(i) Playgrounds – Repairs/Renewals
Members considered correspondence outlining several areas where playground equipment is in need of repairs or renewal. The schedule of repairs included equipment at Moonpenny Way, Marsh Avenue, Stonelow Road, Cemetery Road, Hilltop Road, Birches Fold and Dronfield Woodhouse.
184. RESOLVED
That due to health and safety implications, an order be placed with North East Derbyshire District Council for the repair and replacement of all the parts required to ensure the equipment is compliant with legislation and insurance company guidelines at a total cost of £8,429.79 plus VAT.
That the above costs be met from the capital reserve fund of unspent loan receipts for plant and equipment.
(j) Publications Received
185. RESOLVED
That the publications be received and noted.
Reports from Dronfield Town Council Representatives
It was verbally reported by the Council’s representative on the Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social Club Committee that since new management was put in place, the club appeared to be going from strength to strength.
186. RESOLVED
That this information be received and noted.
Courses and Conferences
Members considered a schedule of courses and conferences.
187. RESOLVED
That this schedule be received and noted.
Working Groups of Dronfield Town Council
(a) Civic Service Working Group
Members considered the notes of the Civic Service Working Group held on 12th April 2006. This year’s service would focus on the environment to celebrate stronger links with local environmental volunteers. Members also remarked that the Civic Service needed to be fully inclusive for all residents and perhaps ought to involve other faiths in the town.
188. RESOLVED
That this information be received and noted.
(b) Properties Working Group
Members considered the notes of these site meetings and projects.
189. RESOLVED
That this information be received and noted.
Statement of Accounts Year Ending 31st March 2006
Members considered a full set of accounts, working papers, balance sheets, consolidated revenue accounts, reserves and asset register for the financial dealings of the Council to year ending 31st March 2006.
190. RESOLVED
1. That the Statement of Accounts for year ending 31st March 2006 be received, accepted and approved, and that the Town Mayor and Town Clerk be duly authorised to sign them as such.
2. That the Statement of Internal Control be received, accepted and approved and that the Town Mayor and Town Clerk be duly authorised to sign them as such.
3. That three signed copies be sent to the Audit Commission as soon as practicable after the Council has approved the Statement of Accounts.
Schedule of Payments
Members considered a schedule of payments for March 2006 paid from the Council’s No 1 account in the amount of £94,031.47.
191. RESOLVED
That the schedule of payments in the amount of £94,031.47 be received, noted and approved.
Schedule of Receipts
Members considered a schedule of receipts for the month of March 2006 in the amount of £6,201.83 paid into the Council’s No 2 account.
192. RESOLVED
That the schedule of receipts in the amount of £6,201.83 be received, noted and approved.
Public Forum
Mr Jock Keay spoke and expressed concern about some of the crime and damage taking place in the town.
Adam Bannister and David Birks asked if any progress had been made regarding the acquisition of land to replace the old BMX track at Sheffield Road. They were informed that initial discussions would be undertaken by the next meeting of the Properties Working Group and were invited to attend on 25th May. The Clerk said he would contact them by email to inform them of meetings.
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