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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DRONFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
HELD ON 4th DECEMBER 2006 AT 7.30 pm
IN GOSFORTH LODGE, CALLYWHITE LANE, DRONFIELD
Public Forum on 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
121. RESOLVED
That the information be received and noted.
Apologies
122. 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 N R Foster |
Work Commitment |
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Councillor C A Gill |
Other business |
Youth Matters
No items raised.
Police Matters
(1) General
PC Dave Crooks was in attendance for this item and had circulated crime statistics for the previous month. He reported that Dronfield will get its own dedicated community support officer during this current financial year and that three new Special Constables had been patrolling in Dronfield to combat the spate of anti-social behaviour and nuisance problems.
He responded to questions that patrols were keeping an eye on Lea Brook Valley where criminal damage had been reported. He also said he would investigate the problem of speeding vehicles on Eckington Road, Coal Aston and see whether it may be appropriate for hand held radar patrols to be sent there. He stated that the area around the Pentland Road shops was one of the local hotspots where extra patrols were being deployed.
121. RESOLVED That this report be received and noted.
Final merger Consultation Report of Derbyshire Constabulary
Members considered the above report.
122. RESOLVED That the report be received and noted.
Council Minutes – 6th November 2006
Members considered the Minutes of the meeting of Dronfield Town Council held on 6th November 2006.
123. RESOLVED
That these Minutes 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
Councillors T Furniss, F Higgins, D Hill and S Temple all left the meeting prior to any discussions on planning applications and did not, therefore, take part in those discussions or vote thereon.
(1) Planning Applications
Members considered a schedule of planning applications submitted by North East Derbyshire District Council for comment.
121. RESOLVED
That application 06/01223/FL for the construction of sixteen elderly persons’ sheltered accommodation flats with car parking in association with existing care home at Meadow Grange Nursing Home on Holmesfield Road. (Major development/ departure from Development Plan/Conservation Area).
This application be objected to on the following grounds.
· The proposal is a significant departure from the approved Development Plan for the area.
· The site is on a narrow dangerous bend and would exacerbate traffic hazards at that location.
· The site is within the Conservation Area and would not be in keeping with the local environment.
· The site may possibly be in the green belt or closely adjacent and this Council’s policy is to object to commercial development within the designated green belt.
127. RESOLVED
That application 06/01313/TCN56 for telecommunications determination for the installation of one additional antenna on existing tower and one additional equipment cabinet in existing equipment compound for O2 UK Ltd at Birchin Lee Nurseries on Holmesfield Road be objected to on the following grounds.
· The structures may have hazardous effects on local residents and could create long-term health problems.
128. RESOLVED
That application 06/01325/FL for change of use of retail unit (A1) to hot food takeaway (A5) at 65 Holmesdale Road be objected to on the following grounds.
· The proposals could create additional traffic and noise pollution within a predominantly residential housing development.
· The proposal could lead to noise and litter pollution at unsocial hours.
· That the area is quickly becoming saturated with hot food outlets to the detriment of local residents.
Planning Decisions
Members considered a schedule of planning decisions supplied by North East Derbyshire District Council for information.
129. RESOLVED That the schedule be received and noted.
Town Clerk’s Report
Members considered reports of various initiatives and projects being undertaken.
(1) Outside Services
Members were appraised of the ongoing tasks being undertaken by Dronfield Town Council staff and that the ‘Lights Switch-on’ on Friday, 1st December 2006 had been very well organised and had received the best attendance for several years.
129. RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.
(2) Salt and Grit Bins
Members were informed that Dronfield Town Council staff will now service and replenish all grit bins in Dronfield following an agreement between Derbyshire County Council and Dronfield Town Council whereby Derbyshire County Council will provide forty tons of salt/grit and Dronfield Town Council staff will service all the bins (including those owned by Derbyshire County Council).
Members commented that this was a good example of effective partnership working and showed how a good Quality Council should operate.
129. RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.
(3) Dronfield Eye (Yearbook)
Members were appraised of the next issue of the Dronfield Eye which will be an enlarged edition comprising a year book of information together with a large calendar pull-out. Dronfield Town Council amenities and facilities will be well publicised with several articles promoting the work and effectiveness of the Town Council.
130. RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.
(4) Dronfield Station Action Group
Members were brought up to date with recent progress, and that a survey/ questionnaire was currently being circulated to enhance the group’s objectives. Our local MP continued to offer support and patronage.
129. RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.
(4) Publications Received
134. RESOLVED That the publications be received and noted.
Reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies
No items received.
Courses and Conferences
Members considered a schedule of courses and conferences.
135. RESOLVED That the information be received and noted.
East Midlands/West Midlands and New Cross Country Rail Franchises
Members considered the above proposals for franchises in the local area.
136. RESOLVED That the proposals be received and noted.
Schedule of Payments
Members considered a schedule of payments in the amount of £52,760.11 for the month of October drawn on the Council’s No 1 account.
137. RESOLVED
That the schedule of payments in the sum of £52,760.11 be received and approved.
Schedule of Receipts
Members considered a schedule of receipts in the amount of £37,495.26 for the month of October 2006 and paid into the Council’s No 2 account.
138. RESOLVED
That the schedule of receipts in the amount of £37,495.26 be received and approved.
Public Forum
Residents of Eskdale Close reported that officers of Derbyshire County Council had now visited the site with a view to closing off the steps and path. It was thought that Derbyshire County Council had now to approve funding for the works to be agreed and completed. Several instances of anti-social behaviour had taken place and the police had attended.
Residents expressed their gratitude to both the police and Dronfield Town Council for their help and support in getting this matter resolved.
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