MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CODNOR PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT PEVEREL HOUSE, CODNOR AT 7.30PM
MONDAY 12th NOVEMBER 2007
Present: Councillor Mrs A Moon Vice-Chairman
Councillors JR Moon, C Emmas-Williams, Mrs C Cox, M Whittall,
G Whalley, I Fisher, A Longdon, Mrs H Longdon, PC Smith
In Attendance: PCSO 4545 Liddy, Daryl Hemsell – Codnor Parish Warden, I Fletcher -Chairman Allotment Association and four members of the public.
MATTERS RAISED IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PUBLIC MATTERS
No matters were raised.
POLICE MATTERS
a In response to a letter sent by Codnor Parish Council requesting the supply of policing hours in the Codnor area PCSO Liddy reported that from September WPC A Smith- Beard had worked 19 shifts and PCSO A Dare 41 shifts. A shift is 9 hours. Members requested that the police supply these details in writing.
b Members informed police of off street bikes being ridden around Jessop Street, West Hill, Holborn View and the recreation ground. Restricted parking spaces on Codnor Market Place were being abused. Vans and cars being parked on the while lines on both ends of Needham Street. PCSO Liddy said he would forward this report to the Road Safety Department.
c Councillor C Emmas-Williams thanked both WPC Smith-Beard and PCSO A Dare for their attendance and assistance at the bonfire and fireworks display event held in Codnor on Friday 2nd November 2007.
127/07 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Councillors G Parkes and Mrs M Parkes.
128/07 DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS
Declarations of interest were received on:
Item 6 – Planning - Councillor JR Moon (personal)
Items 11c and 11d - Planters/Street Signs – Councillors C Emmas-Williams, Mrs C Cox, A Longdon and JR Moon
Item 13 – Land off Hollywell Ave, Codnor - Councillor I Fisher – personal
(Councillor I Fisher left the room prior to discussion)
129/07 DETERMINATION OF ANY ITEMS TO BE TAKEN IN EXCLUSION
Agenda Item 13
130/07 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
It was noted that minute item 126/07 should have read 125/07 and minute item 117/07 3rd September 2007.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 1st October 2007 were accepted and signed.
131/07 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Chairman informed members that a respresentative of the 3 Parish Mobile Youth Bus project would attend the next meeting with an update.
132/07 PLANNING
Applications
AVA/2007/1188 Proposed detached bungalow, revised windows, previous application AVA/2006/1004
Land at 29 Needham Street, Codnor – No comment
AVA/20071256 Erection of a 2.4m high palisade fence to the South Boundary
Stainton Capital (Deerhound) Ltd, Pegasus Furniture Logistics
Ltd, AVBC Unit 34, High Holborn Road, Codnor – No comment
AVA/2007/1262 Proposed single storey extension and roof conversion
8 Hillcrest Drive, Codnor – No comment
AVA/2007/1279 Conservatory to rear
3 MeadowAve, Codnor – No comment
AVA/2007/1285 Increase access onto property to improve visibility and to make existing property safer
51 Alfreton Road, Codnor- No comment
AVA.2007/1388 Request by DCC for the Borough Council’s observation DCC application Code No. CD6/1007/152 for proposed replacement of defining boundary fencing to east boundary and section to front elevation with rep gates within site.
Derbyshire Community Education Peverel House, Mill Lane, Codnor
- No comment
Granted
AVA/2007/0205 Installation of wind turbine
Bonar and Flotex Ltd, High Holborn Road, Codnor Gate
AVA/2007/1090 Proposed installation of canopy to front patio area including ramped access
French Horn Inn, Market Place, Codnor
AVA/2007/1116 Proposed detached Garage
72 Codnor Denby Lane, Codnor
AVA/2007/1188 Proposed detached bungalow. Revised windows, previous application AVA/2006/1004
Land at 29 Needham Street, Codnor
AVA/2007/0205 Installation of wind turbine
Bonar and Flotex Ltd, High Holborn Road, Codnor Gate
Refused
AVA/2007/1172 Installation of new external ATM
Codnor Post Office, 3 Market Place, Codnor
133/07 ENVIRONMENT
Planters, Glasshouse Hill, Codnor - deferred to next meeting.
134/07 ALLOTMENTS
Member of the Allotments Association reported ongoing concerns regarding the ownership of access land to the allotments. Councillor C Emmas-Williams reported that Paul Benski, Solicitor, had confirmed that the access leading to the allotment land on Nottingham Road belonged to Codnor Parish Council.
RESOLVED that the clerk write to resident adjacent to access land confirming Codnor Parish Council’s ownership.
135/07 STREET SIGNS
Members considered and agreed the quote received from AVBC Landscape Dept., for installing the Historical Street Signs to existing sites in Codnor.
RESOLVED that Clerk write to AVBC Landscape Dept., requesting they undertake to do the installation work.
136/07 MEMBERS REPORTS
Councillor C Emmas-Williams informed members that 2400 people had visited the Codnor Bonfire/Fireworks event and a collection had raised £572 which included £100 from the fairground operator.
Members thanked Councillor Chris Emmas-Williams for his hard work in creating such a successful event.
137/07 CORRESPONDENCE
a DCC – Highways Department - Members discussed the repair work done to the
footpath opposite the newsagents on Mill Lane, Codnor. Whilst it was appreciated
that the work had been done speedily in response to members request the repair work
itself was considered to render the path hazardous.
RESOLVED that the clerk write to DCC, Highways Department thanking them for
their response and to raise awareness of members concerns.
b DCC – Community Response Plan questionnaire
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs A Moon would complete and submit the questionnaire.
c Police Matters 2.10.07 – no response had been received from the police regarding
CCTV camera and Police Beat Office.
RESOLVED that the clerk write to the Police requesting anticipated response time for
correspondence.
138/07 FINANCE
RESOLVED:
a to authorise the following payments: £
Clerk’s salary/Expenses 393.00
Powergen 6.37
SLCC-CiLCA Management 70.00
and retrospective payments of:
Chambers & Hind 5.88
Audit Commission 334.88
Stuart Whitehead 25.00
b to note the following income:
50% Precept 14000.00
Bonfire/Firework Event collection 472.00
Fairground Operative Donation 100.00
c to note the External Audit had been approved and returned. The Auditors made
comment that Councillors should be covered by Fidelity Insurance. Clerk to arrange
Councillors fidelity insurance cover to be included on insurance policy.
139/07 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of Codnor Parish Council will take place on Monday 10th December 2007
7.30pm at Peverel House, Mill Lane, Codnor.
Appendix 1
Items for information:
(a) Information Commissioner’s Office – Confirmation of Renewal
(b) Victim Support Derbyshire – Letter of thanks for grant award
(c) Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living – Letter of thanks for grant award
(d) Amber Valley Autumn Arts Newsletter 2007
(e) News Release: England trials for local teenager
Have your say on Belper river Gardens Events
Townscape Heritage Initiative excels at regional awards
Local Sports stars honoured
Come along to your local Community Forum
Coffee and cakes raise funds to fight cancer
Study for Belper Market Place now completed
Vandalism damages boats at Belper river Gardens
Celebrating a centenary of Scouting
Help create a stir to fight cancer!
Local tourism gets a boost from national advertising campaign
Fire your imagination!
Gymnastics in Amber Valley set to benefit from Sport England grant
Tourism team scoop regional award
Consultation on Cinderhill environmental Statement
Council to carry out cemetery inspections
Council takes action to tackle empty homes
DALC
(a) Circular No. 26/2007
i. Stakeholder Consultation – LSP’s
ii. Increase in Statutory Holiday Entitlement
iii. Revenue and Customs Advice Team Workshops
(b) Circular No. 27/2007 – Annual meeting of the Executive Committee &
Annual General Meeting Matters
(c) Circular No. 28/2007 – Consultation starts on changes to Post Office Network
(d) Circular No. 29/2007 – Licensing Act 2003: Removing DPS requirement for Village Halls and similar community buildings
(e) DALC – Minutes of the 61st Annual General Meeting
(f) Circular No. 30/2007
i. Derbyshire Flood Defence Fair 24.10.07
ii. How to deal with the media – Free Training
(g) DALC Subscription – 2008/09