STAINFORTH TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN CLERK: Mrs. P. Harrison
PO Box 797, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5WZ
TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE:
(Tuesday and Thursday only)
Tel: 01302 844903 Fax: 01302 845894.
ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10
YOUR COUNCIL:
MAYOR: D. MOORE, 45 NEW PARK ESTATE, STAINFORTH, DN7 5BN 351016
DEPUTY MAYOR: E. NESBITT - 11, NEW PARK ESTATE, STAINFORTH ,DN7 5BN 840014
CEMETERY - Church Road – Tel: 845158
MEETINGS - The third Tuesday in the Month except August & December in the Council
Chamber commencing at 6.30 p.m. (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED) with 15 minutes
public participation prior to commencement of the meeting.
Street Lighting Complaints - DMBC during office hours 736892.
Safer Neighbourhood Team, Customer Services – 736000.
FLAG – 736050.
MEMBERS - COUNCILLORS. Tel. No. Committees
Mrs. A. Abbott - 19, West Avenue, Stainforth, DN7 5EB 07824676241 R.
Mrs. J. Bolton - Jaydean, Church Road, Stainforth, DN7 5AA 842220 C, R
D.A. Cannon - 58, Pinehall Road, Barnby Dun. DN3 1LW 883837 F
W.S.Q.Cook - Butler’s Garth, Pinfold Lane, Fishlake, DN7 5JT 841604 C, F
Mrs. L. Crosby, 45 Junction Road, Stainforth, DN7 5DG 07525099005 C.
Mrs. J.M. Keegan - 10, Third Sq, Stainforth, DN7 5RF 350862
K. Keegan - 10, Third Sq, Stainforth, DN7 5RF 350862 R, F
M. Linn – 21, Oldfield Lane, Stainforth, DN7 5NF 843820 R.
D.Owen - 13, Coronation Rd, Stainforth, DN7 5EN 840409
Mrs. P. Pilkington - The Retreat, Oldfield La, Stainforth DN7 5DG 843944 C
H. Riley - Shannon House, Oldfield La, Stainforth. DN7 5NF 844272 F
J.Thompson – The Haven, Haggs Wood, Stainforth, DN7 5HT 842857 C, F
Mrs. N. Troops - 13 Nutfield Gr, Stainforth DN7 5EF 841967
MAYOR, DEPUTY MAYOR AND LEADER EX OFFICIO ALL COMMITEES.
DATES OF MEETINGS 2009/2010
May 18 (Annual) Nov 16
June 15 Dec 7
July 20 Jan 17
Sept 21 Feb 15
Oct 19 Mar 15 Apr 19 (Open)
Town Council meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month except in August and December.
Public Participation – the Town Council welcomes input from residents and to facilitate this provides a period of 15 minutes prior to the commencement of its meetings. Any subject you wish to discuss should be notified, in writing, and should reach the Clerk not later than 7 days before the meeting.
It is also open to residents to raise any pressing issues with the Clerk between meetings.
Report from the Mayor for 2009/10 – Councillor Mrs. L. Crosby:
Following my election in May 2009 the year has seen the Town Council face many challenges in these economically difficult times, some of which are outlined below.
Although the 2009 Gala proved a success, in the interests of providing varied events for the town, it has been agreed that there will be an amalgamation with the Fun Day 2010 for one large event in 2010.
Following successful funding bids Stainforth has benefited from a number of initiatives through the DN7 Network, steered by DMBC and supported by members, not least of which being the community bonfire which was staged in Stainforth, last November.
The Town Council match funded the new road and car park at the Recreation Ground which now boasts much better external facilities for all users.
I, along with other Councillors, met Richard Budge at Hatfield Colliery in September 2009 to discuss a number of issues and among other things, the spoil heap near New park estate was addressed. I am aware that this causes concern for some residents and Mr. Budge was keen to acknowledge this and achieve its removal as soon as possible. At that time we were given an undertaking that the heap would be removed within 6 months but this has now been stalled through land acquisition difficulties and the Clerk remains in contact with the colliery for updates on the situation.
I have also worked with Jobmates who are currently trying to acquire bursaries to get people back to work. The Town Council has supported the provision of work experience for such candidates.
Members have been challenged about the burial rates charged for out of parish burials, ie, non-residents and my colleague, Councillor D. Moore has given an overview of these issues in his report. I do not propose to duplicate what he has to say.
However, I would like to commend our Cemetery staff who do an excellent job at this site which was entered in the Cemetery of The Year Awards event, 2009. Sadly we missed out on a prize winning place although the Cemetery was commended and hope to enter the next competition in 2011.
It was with sadness that, earlier in the year, we learnt of the death of Rfm Liam Maughan whilst on active service in Afghanistan. Liam was born in Stainforth and his grandparents are residents. Both Cllr. Mrs. Abbott and I attended his funeral service at Hatfield Church, to pay respects to one of our own who sacrificed so much at such a young age. His family are still in our thoughts.
Finally, I would like to express my thanks to my fellow Councillors, Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and all members of staff for their support and tireless work on behalf of our community.
I wish Councillor D. Moore all the best for his mayoral year to April 2011.
Summary of Accounts for the year ended 31.3.2010:
Income:
Precept 118000.00
Double Rating Grant 5894.00
Fees 31360.00
Other Income 20107.00
Total Income 175361.00
Expenditure:
Employees 82971.00
Loan Repayments 9952.00
All other services 89837.00
Total Payments 182760.00