April 07 - Old Bolsover Town Council

Old Bolsover Town Council

Council meeting minutes: April 2007

Minutes of the Meeting of Old Bolsover Town Council

Held at 6.45pm on Tuesday 17th April 2007 at the Town Hall, Cotton Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield

Present:

Councillor Rodda - Chair

Councillors L Anderson, T. Bennett, R. Bowler, K. Bowman, D. Bratt,

C.P. Cooper, K. Dudhill, J Woodhead

In attendance:

D Kee – Town Clerk

2 Members of the public

Open Forum

The Chair explained that the Open Forum gave members of the public an opportunity to comment on items which are on the agenda or any other relevant item.

110.Apologies for absence

Councillor J Dixon

111.Members’ Interests

Members were reminded by the Chair of the need to complete and keep up to date the Register in-keeping with the Town Clerk's letter.

112.Confirmation of Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 13th March 2007 were presented as circulated.

ResolvedThat the above minutes be accepted as a true record.

The minutes of the Special Meeting held 20th March 2007 be deferred into Committee.

113.Matters Arising

Page 100 Item 2

The words “express their total opposition” be removed and be replaced with “carefully consider the effects of”.

Page 105 Item 11

The resolution be updated and the District Council’s Planning Officer informed that the Council objects on the grounds of overall visual impact of the proposed developed.

In particular the Council was concerned about:-

1.The impact of the site on the existing Castle vista.

2.The nature of the random roof line affect.

3.The siting of 3 storey dwellings impacting upon Spencer Street.

4.The need to achieve a good social residential mix not evidenced by the application.

5.Any detrimental impact upon the Model Village Conservation Area.

6.The potential dangers of vehicles on the Chapel Road, Carr Vale Road existing road layout.

114.Police Matters

The non attendance of the police at the meeting was viewed a particular disappointment, especially given the previous promises and assurances received from Inspector Smedley. It was observed that at a recent Saturday, District Council based Police Surgery, that the police’s opinion appeared to be that it was better to be out policing rather than attending Saturday Morning Meetings.

The problems caused by children causing “havoc” on the land situated between Jacquest and the Fidlers Rest Public House were referred to. In addition an incident involving wanton damage caused to the door bell of a private property and the throwing of a metal fence stake, narrowing missing a gardener was referred to. It was further stated that attempts to remonstrate with the children involved had only met with abuse.

Resolved

(1)Inspector Smedley be written to setting out the Council’s disappointment that no Police Officer or Inspector Smedley had personally attended the meeting, stressing a need for continuity and update statistics.

That a copy of the Council’s letter be forwarded to the Chief Constable.

(2)That the other matters referred to be brought to the police’s attention in the usual way.

115. Town Clerk’s Report

The Clerk advised that the header date should have read April 2007.

(1)Henton Memorial Hall

The Clerk advised that the nominated keyholder was now in possession of the Hall keys and that two items of equipment were required to complete the inventory of needs.

Members of the community and other potential users had been invited to form a Management committee, two names, together with that of the keyholder had been registered to date.

Progress was still to be made in respect of a formal opening ceremony and the establishment of a Management Committee.

Resolved

(1)The necessary equipment be purchased.

(2)The establishment of a management committee and the Hall’s formal opening be co-ordinated in liaison with the local members previously nominated.

(2)Hornscroft “Beacon” Park

The Clerk advised that the pre-application funding bid had been submitted to and now acknowledged by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

In addition the Friends’ Group had submitted their work projects and funding proposals. In addition a Section 137 funding application required to be considered now funds were available.

Councillor J Woodhead declared a level 1 interest in this matter.

Resolved

(1)The submission of the Heritage Lottery funding bid be noted.

(2)The work project and funding proposals be supported in principle.

(3)A Section 137 donation of £100 be made to the Friends’ Group.

(4)The Friends be asked to include Carr Vale Residents Association in their future liaison work plans, along with Bolsover in Bloom and Castle Estate’s Representatives.

(3)Bainbridge Hall

The Clerk referred to the Management Committee’s reluctance to sign the Lease Addendum document.

Resolved

(1)The matter be monitored and the Council advised accordingly of developments.

(2)In addition the Clerk reinforce the necessity for such an addendum and the community objectives of the building, in keeping with the funding received to date.

(4)Market Place Development

The Clerk referred to the commencement of the archaeological dig which had started on Monday 16th April, early results indicated that no objects were likely to be found.

In addition the Clerk outlined the expected build progress, including the removal and re-siting of high voltage cables.

A draft lease document had been returned to Holymoor Developments indicating that significant re-drafting and simplification was required.

Resolved

The report be received.

(5)Town Events

The Clerk referred to the joint Continental Market Food Fair Event to be held on the week-end 19th to 20th May 2007 and the associated impact of the road closures planned.

Resolved

The Event be noted and the associated communications and stewarding plans affecting local residents, businesses and visitors be supported.

(6)Rights of Way

The Clerk referred to an approach received from Derbyshire County Council, Environmental Services regarding a possible Statement of Intent in support of joint working in respect of the “Are we on the right track?” initiative.

The Clerk also referred to the adjusted claims sums available, unaffected by the above proposal.

Resolved

(1)The County Council be informed that the Council would support partnership working and a Statement of Intent be given to that purpose.

(2)The rights of way claim sum be claimed in keeping with the work undertaken.

(7)Orchard View Play Area, Carr Vale

The Clerk referred to the recent site inspection which had revealed further incidents of vandalism.

In addition the Clerk advised that a four foot diameter sewer column ring planter had been placed on the site, without the proper authority by the Carr Vale Residents’ Association, by means of the Grot to Green Funding Scheme.

Resolved

(1)The Council’s policy in respect of repairs and maintenance of the site’s equipment be adhered to.

(2)The Residents Association and the LSP (via John Sherwood) be written to setting out the Council’s support of site improvements but the need to receive prior permission and the Council’s right to remove the planter if it should fall into disrepair.

(8)Cundy Road, Sale of Land

The Clerk referred to a recent letter received from the District Council’s Head of Planning indicating that they would now look favourably on any development application received.

Resolved

(1)The letter’s contents be noted and the matter be progressed via the Council’s Solicitor and Development Agent.

(2)The site at Old Bolsover Hill, Off Station Road (in partnership with Jacquest) be now investigated via a meeting with Jacquest and John Church Planning Consultants.

(9)Incidents

The Clerk referred to the table of incidents for the month of March.

Resolved

The report be received.

116.Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership

The Council’s representative, Councillor Paul Cooper, referred to a recent presentation which he had attended, held on Thursday April 5th, which provided an opportunity for the L.S.P. to publicise their work.

Resolved

The report be received.

117.Town Centre Management Group

The Clerk referred to the next meeting which was to be held on Tuesday 15th May 2007 at 10am, in the Council Chamber.

Resolved

The date and time be noted.

118.Correspondence Received

The Clerk referred to a request received from a member to provide further details in respect of items 1, 4 and 7.

1.Letter from Zurich Municipal indicating that the case against the Council based upon an incident in March 1994 has now been settled at a total cost of £3,507.

Resolved

The circumstances and settlement figure given the original incident date be noted.

4.Letter and set of conditions received from Derbyshire County Council formally advising on Planning Application CM5/0106/161 permission for Surface Mining of Coal at Oxcroft Disposal Plant, Mill Lane, Stanfree.

Resolved

The Clerk contact UK Coal and the local community representatives and arrange a joint meeting to take place as soon as possible in May. The Ward County Councillor Representative be also asked to attend, to assist in establishing the community’s spending priorities in respect of the £5,000 promised.

7.Deferred letter received from St. John Ambulance requesting a Section 137 donation.

Councillor T. Bennett declared a level 1 interest in this matter.

Resolved

A sum of £100 be donated from the Council’s Section 137 budget allocation.

The Clerk drew attention to:-

3.Letter from the Department of Constitutional affairs referring to Memorial Safety related to the concerns regarding actions taken by Burial Authorities.

Resolved

The Council’s existing policies and procedures be judged appropriate and adequate but kept under constant review as matters arose.

Additional Items of Correspondence

With the approval of the Chair the Clerk referred to additional correspondence.

9.Notice from Derbyshire County Council regarding the Emergency Temporary Closure of Mill Lane, Bolsover 23rd April to 14th May 2007, to enable new sewer works.

Resolved

The works and dates be noted.

10.Letter from Bolsover District Council regarding an Election Vacancy in the South Ward and the ability to Co-opt a member up to 22nd June 2006.

Resolved

The District Council’s Election Officer be advised that Mrs. L.M. Anderson of 32 Longlands, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6DL would be co-opted to take up the vacant position.

11.Letter and invitation from Bolsover D.C. to the Playground Partnership Launch Meeting to be held at the District Council on Friday 27th April at 1pm to 3pm.

Resolved

The Clerk attend and report back accordingly.

119.Planning

Councillor T Rodda, Chair, advised that as a member of the Planning Committee, Bolsover District

Council, he intended not to comment on any planning applications.

1.Additional Information and/or Revised Plans

06/00761/FULMAJ Residential development for 6 three storey houses (second floor in roof space) and 9 flats in a three storey block with associated access and parking. on land at corner of Chesterfield Road and Woodthorpe Road, Shuttlewood by Jepstone Construction Ltd

ResolvedThe Council restate its previous grounds for objection.

2.07/00099/FUL

Conversion of barn into residential use including raising the roof height to create first floor rooms at Nunnery Farm, Chesterfield Road, Shuttlewood by P Deakin

ResolvedNo objection

3.07/00111/FULDemolish single storey extension and erection of two storey extension to rear and new canopy porch at 178 Shuttlewood Road, Bolsover by Mr Coakley

ResolvedNo objection

4.07/00138/FUL Change of use from mixed use as bakery/retail unit within Class A1 to mixed retail unit and cabinet makers at 100A Chesterfield Road, Shuttlewood by Mr Steven Tubbs.

ResolvedNo objection

5.07/00140/OUT Residential development at 97 to 101 Moor Lane, Bolsover by F Sissons.

ResolvedThe Council restate its previous grounds for objection.

6.07/00158/FUL Erection of storage building for Grounds and Gardens Department with attached salt store and car park at Bolsover Local Hospital, Welbeck Road, Bolsover by Derbyshire County PCT (NHS) Estates

ResolvedNo objection

7.07/00166/FUL Erection of double garage to rear and conversion of loft (amended scheme) at Greenacres, Mooracre Lane, Bolsover by Mr and Mrs Koszegi

ResolvedNo objection

8.07/00171/DETT56Erect replacement 15m high monopole, 3 no. antennas, 1 dish antenna and equipment cabin between M1 Motorway and Footpath Woodthorpe Road, Shuttlewood by Emyr Evans T Mobile (UK) Ltd

ResolvedNo objection

9.07/175/TCON To prune acacia tree Lang Between 37 and 29 New Bolsover by Bolsover District Council

ResolvedNo objection

10.07/00176/FULChange of use to residential dwelling 42 Town End, Bolsover by Nightingale Business Management Ltd

ResolvedNo objection

With the approval of the Chair, the Clerk presented two further planning applications.

11.07/00197/FUL First floor extension to rear of 30 Oxcroft Lane, Bolsover by Mr and Mrs. Butcher.

ResolvedNo objection

12.07/00198/FULSingle storey extension to rear and erection of double garage to rear of Malvern, 77 Moor Lane, Bolsover by Mr Pickerson

ResolvedNo objection

120.Members’ Retirement from Office

The Chair formally thanked the retiring members for their contributions whilst in office. The Chair referred to the length of service of Kenneth Dudhill joined 2006, Lyndon Harley joined 2001, Brian Huddless joined 1995, Keith Bowman joined 1987.

The Vice-Chair added her thanks and especially thanked Councillor Bowman for his extensive service to the Council, 20 years in total and reflected on the years service.

All members of the Council gave all best wishes to the members on their retirement.