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GRINDLEFORD PARISH COUNCIL – MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 8 October 2020  at 7.30pm.

 

This meeting was held remotely by Zoom. 

Present:  Elizabeth Coe – in the Chair, Andrew Battarbee, Hilary Hart, John Mottershaw, Rob Tamlyn, Ray Whiteley, John Morton.   Sarah Battarbee, Clerk.  Cllr Judith Twigg. 

Apologies:  PC Anthony Boswell; Robert Wilson (knee operation) Peter O’Brien (DDDC meeting).   

1. County Councillor’s report.Cllr Twigg.  PO’B asked Cllr Twigg to urge other Councils not to permit use of glyphosate within their parish boundaries.  Clerk asked Cllr Twigg if she could help with flooding at Mount Pleasant, and overgrowth on the corner of the Main and Hathersage Roads

2. District Councillor’s report. PO’B reported via the Clerk on the 20mph speed limit in Hope Valley villages proposal. 

3. Police report. There was none 

4. Minutesof the last meeting had been circulated to all members before the meeting. They were pro HH sec EC asbeing a true record approved and signed. 

5. Matters arising:

            Parish Council website.  Now live. Cllrs were implored to keep it regularly updated with articles relevant to the Parish Council’s business.  Not only does that encourage the readership, it fulfils the primary purpose of letting the village know how much the parish council actually does. 

Jubilee Gardens.  EC to write a spec of what the Potting Shed Ladies are expected to do.  Cllrs agreed to the idea of planting herbs, John Morton also suggested roses.  Whatever is planted will have to be deer proof. The repair work is still to be completed, although the fence met with approval.

Overgrowth by B6001 junction– DCC say they are pursuing this with the landowner, Clerk to check progress.  

Weedkilling.  Clerk to draft another letter to DDDC proposing a way forward. 

Changes to planning consultation. This was thought to be an important item for consideration.  HH had kindly attended an on-line seminar and shared slides from John Scott at the Peak Park’s presentation.  There was some uncertainty as to whether National Parks were exempt from the proposed changes.  Clerk to write to the Peak Park to find out more about the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan. 

Ragwort invasion. Action with JM. 

6. Highway Matters 20 mph proposal, parking, traffic calming and cycle lanes were discussed and it was agreed that a separate cross-group of residents and Parish Cllrs should be set up to come up with some proposals for the Parish Council to consider.

1. Planning MattersNP/DDD/0820/0800 The Smithy, Main Road, Grindleford.Change of use from a single surgery dental practice to a two-bedroom holiday cottage.   No objections. 

NP/DDD/0920/0826 Cayley Lodge, Maynard Road, Nether Padley, Grindleford.  Ground floor extension to the rear leading down to create a lower ground level storey built in to the existing sloping garden, which will also perform as a ground floor terrace area.  The Clerk has written to the Peak Park registered a number of objections, principally about the proposed size of the extension, but also with regard to building materials and the design which is not in keeping. 

 

7. Accounts

Chq No	Date	Payee	Amount	Description
982	8.10.20	The Potting Shed Ladies	£80	Jubilee Gardens
983	8.10.20	Sheffield University		Grindleford News

8. Applications for Funding.  Playgroud equipment and defibrillator– it was agreed that for now, the existing defibrillator would be moved from the Sir William to the Pavilion subject to agreement by relevant parties. Instructions on how to use the defibrillator, and where it is located, would be made available to the village. Cllrs thought that the funding so freed up could be used to support the upgrade the playground equipment, and the Clerk was asked to approach the relevant people.
9. Noticeboard on Maynard Rd. Ian Fretwell had asked whether there would be any objections if he were to take on work to upgrade this noticeboard.  None were raised.
10. Remembrance Sunday arrangements. It was agreed that, as of the extant Covid arrangements, it was important that the ceremony should go ahead and arrangements for social distancing were discussed.   Clerk had ordered four wreaths, for school, church, Parish Council and Royal British Legion.  NB since then the country has gone into lockdown and no ceremony open to the public will be possible.  Thanks were given to Ray Whiteley who has taken over a lot of the work associated with Remembrance Sunday. 

As there was no further business the Chair closed the meeting at 9.00 pm.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING– Thursday 12 November 2020

Sarah  Battarbee

Clerk to the Council

This meeting was held remotely by Zoom.  

Present: Robert Wilson, Chair; Elizabeth Coe, Andrew Battarbee, Hilary Hart, John Mottershaw, Peter O’Brien, Rob Tamlyn, Ray Whiteley.   Sarah Battarbee, Clerk.  Cllr Judith Twigg.  

Apologies:  PC Anthony Boswell who was on holiday; John Morton.  

1.     County Councillor’s report. Cllr Twigg reported that double yellow lines had after many years been painted from the junction with Fox House down towards the village.  Cllrs were very pleased that this had happened.  Cllrs also noted Cllr Twigg’s efforts to make progress with the problem of weedkilling.   Clerk was writing to DDDC and any further comments should be sent to her.  PO’B asked Cllr Twigg to urge other Councils not to permit use of glyphosate within their parish boundaries.  

2.     District Councillor’s report.  PO’B reported on the resolution to be put forward for consideration by the District Council on 3 September concerning disposable BBQs. Parish Councillors were unanimous in their wholehearted support.  Particularly in the stretch of hot dry weather at the start of summer, and with the significant increase in visitors due to Covid, disposable BBQs pose a real threat to the environment and even potentially to residents’ homes.  Cllrs also supported the move to press for the banning of sales of disposable BBQs, and stricter penalties for those who irresponsibly lit fires of any sort in uplands and moorlands setting where the risk of uncontrolled wildfires was real.  

Clerk agreed to write to DDDC setting out their support for this resolution.  

3.     Police report.  PC Boswell was away and sent apologies.  There had been extensive ticketing.  Arrangements were in hand for training for speed checks.   RT reported that there had been a break-in to a shed at Upper Padley and a solar light had been jemmied off the wall.  RT reported it to the police.   

4.     Presentation on Safer Roads, Greener Villages. Tom Ricketts attended the meeting to give a clear and comprehensive presentation on the Hope Valley Climate Action group’s new travel and transport initiative.  The project is bringing together a wide range of stakeholders including politicians, Councils, traffic police and the PDNPA.  The aim is to address the volume of traffic across the Valley in a way which is respectful to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike, working together.  While 80% of the cost of the campaign was already subsidised, the initiative was asking all the Valley Parish Councils for the remaining £20% to pay for promotional materials, including a film showing examples from each village of integrated walking, cycling and driving, alongside work being done on the campaign. EC asked about the involvement of haulage, and motorists parking on pavements.  RT asked about similar schemes in the UK, and how the film and posters would be displayed to reach visitors in neighbouring cities as well as those living locally.  

5.     Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated to all members before the meeting.  They were pro HH sec EC as being a true record approved and signed.  

6.     Matters arising:

            Parish Council website.  This was universally admired.  Clerk agreed to send a list of articles Cllrs had agreed to write, with a deadline of 4 September latest.  The focus should be on what the Parish Council had achieved in the past and currently. HH proposed that there should be formal recognition for John Mottershaw’s excellent work on the site. 

Jubilee Gardens.  RT reported work to commence w/b 17 August. 

Telephone box –RW offered to tape over the ‘telephone’ sign to avoid confusion and obfuscation.  The electrical work is now finished.  

War Memorial –Ray Whiteley kindly agreed to take the lead on work needed.  

Pinfold– has been cleared.  Clerk to identify the owner of the land behind and ask Dave Miller to check the stone walls.  

Sheffield Uni billfor Grindleford News – was £247.50

Speedwatch– recruitment of volunteers going well, Clerk in touch with Neil Carter.   

Residents’ parking– Howard Molyneux enquired about residents’ parking along the Main Road, but research indicated this wasn’t possible because of the way the system is set up.  HM has been contacted.   

Works at the station– Sarah Dines MP has replied with a response from Network Rail.  

Overgrowth by B6001 junction– DCC say they are pursuing this with the landowner, Clerk to check progress.  

7.     Highway Matters 

Speeding –incidents outside the village boundary to be reported to CREST and to Neil Carter.  

8.    Planning Matters:   NP/DDD/0720/0590 [SB1] 9 Goatscliff Cottages Grindleford. Demolition of existing rear extension and raised patio and the erection of new single-storey rear extension and raised seating area.   No objections.  

9.    Planning approval:  Also the planning application to remove mortar at the Coach House has been approved.

10.  Accounts 

Chq No	Date	Payee	Amount	Description
973	13/8/20	Mr Colledge	£30	Bus shelter
974	13/8/20	Potting Shed Ladies	£160	Jubilee Gardens
975	13/8/20	Transition Hope Valley	£250	Safer Roads, Greener Villages
976	13/8/20	Grindleford Community Shop	£250	Virtual Supermarket

11.   Applications for Funding.  Clerk circulated a draft budget for this year 2020/21.  The audit had pointed up that Grindleford Parish Council had considerable reserves, and that the external auditor had been investigating that with other Councils. A paper on funding applications (attached) was also circulated with a view to deciding which to support.  There were sufficient funds in reserve to fund them all, with a comfortable buffer, as well as keeping £10,000 aside for possible election expenses as agreed at an earlier meeting.  

Cllrs considered the applications and agreed to fund them all.  All in favour.   There were further comments on:

• The defibrillator – it was agreed that EC would canvas the village for possible sites for a second one; 
• There was discussion about repairing the noticeboard although Clerk thought that it had gone beyond that point.  It was agreed to buy new posts and a new board.   

As there was no further business the Chair closed the meeting at 9.10 pm. 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING– Thursday 10 September 2020 

Sarah  Battarbee

Clerk to the Council 

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GRINDLEFORD PARISH COUNCIL – MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON

14 November 2019 at 7.30pm IN THE BISHOP PAVILION.

Present:  Elizabeth Coe, Acting Chair; Andrew Battarbee, Hilary Hart, John Morton, John Mottershaw, Peter O’Brien, Rob Tamlyn.  Sarah Battarbee, Clerk.  

Apologies:  Bob Wilson and Ray Whiteley.    

1.    County Councillor’s report.  There was none, but Cllr Twigg had written about the repair to the 30 mph sign. 

2.    District Councillor’s report.  PO’B reported that the planning application for affordable housing near Bempton House had been refused, but the site was considered by the Peak Park as suitable for affordable housing.  To be discussed further at the next meeting.      

3.    Police report. There was none.  

4. Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated to all members before the meeting.  They were Pro RT sec JRM as being a true record approved and signed.  

5.    Matters arising.  

Phone box.  It was agreed that the phone box should be adopted by the Council and a cheque for £1 was raised for that purpose. 

Toilet twinning. Councillors made personal contributions to a second twinned toilet, if others also wish to donate please bring £7 to the next meeting. 

6.    Planning matters.      

NP/DDD/1019/1110 Fiveways.  S.73 application for the removal or variation of conditions 2 and 3 on NP/DDD/1213/1149.  With one exception,there were no objections to the revised planning application NP/DDD/1019/1110 on the understanding that the work was carried out strictly to the submitted plans.  The land is part of a rural village in a National Park and the work must reflect that as stated.  The exception was the retro-planning application for the lights, which were already installed and must be removed.  Grindleford Parish Council strongly objected to the lighting.  It was clearly visible from the other side of the valley and was not in keeping with an unobtrusive track across undeveloped land in this area.  

The wall should also be reinstated at the uphill roadside corner of the plot.  

 

NP/DDD/1019/1105 Glenavon.  An extension to an existing property. The proposal included the re-use of an existing garage.  There were no objections, but the Council felt that the roof pitch of the proposed work to the garage might be more sympathetic to the main building.  

7.    Highways 

PO’B reported that the pavement at Lane End Cottage is damaged, and this should be added to the list of highways issues. The 30 mph sign coming into the village from Calver is now working again. 

8.    Accounts. The following cheques were presented, pro RT sec JSM that they should be paid:  

Cheque	Date	Payee	Amount	Details
946	14/14/19	Sheffield University	259	Grindleford News
947	14/14/19	Post Office Ltd	208.51	Election recharging
948	14/14/19	GPFA	20434238	Pavilion room hire Neighbourhood Watch
949	14/14/19	Gill Hutchinson	60	Toilet twinning
950	14/14/19	BT	1	Phone box

9.    Correspondence

Flood resilience.  Nick Bater and John Wood gave a short presentation about the response to the flooding on 7 November.  The Council sincerely thanked them for all their work that night, and also beforehand. Despite receiving flood resilience packs, which were prepared in conjunction with the Flood Forum and other expert bodies, many houses at risk were still unprepared.  The Council agreed to:

·      Replace sand and sandbags 

·      Find two flood wardens to take over from John and Nick

·      Consider the best way/s to contact as many people as possible in the hours before a likely flood, both to warn those in danger of being flooded and to muster volunteers to help move furniture, etc.  It was agreed that the Council, and in particular the Clerk, would work with the wardens and operate as a communications centre during a flood. 

·      Act as a safe repository for the flood packs and other information 

·      Communicate with DCC, Severn Trent, the Environment Agency with a view to working more closely together

·     Act as a central point for reporting possible issues with drains, blocked bridges etc to ensure that they stay clear. 

As well as posting the minutes on the village website, the Clerk agreed to include an article in the next Grindleford Newsletter to reflect these agreements. 

Additional equipment for litter pick.  The Council did not feel able to support the whole requested sum but agreed to fund £100. PO’B undertook to supply the clerk with details of grant funding which would cover the remainder.   

Parishes Day -report.  This was noted without comment. 

Date of next Council meeting.  As the election is being held at the Pavilion on 12 December, the scheduled date for the next Council meeting, and because some Council members are likely to be involved in those proceedings, it was agreed to explore the option of meeting on 5 December (this has now been confirmed).  

10.   There being no further business the chair closed the meeting at 8.30 pm. 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING– Thursday 5 December 2019

Sarah Battarbee

Clerk to the Council 

GRINDLEFORD PARISH COUNCIL – MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON

12 September at 7.30pm IN THE BISHOP PAVILION.

Presentation by Gill Hutchinson about the toilet twinning initiative.  Gill asked the Council whether they would be prepared to put forward £60 plus £3 for postage in order to twin a toilet.  The location of the twinned toilet could be anywhere in the world, Gill outlined the enormous health benefits to those communities with this simple donation.  

Gill offered to match whatever donation the Parish Council felt able to make.  A block of six toilets costs £240.  Discussion about the presentation is covered under item below.  

Present: Elizabeth Coe, Acting Chairman; Andrew Battarbee, Hilary Hart, John Mottershaw, Peter O’Brien, Rob Tamlyn, Ray Whiteley.  Sarah Battarbee, Clerk.  

Apologies:  John Morton and Robert Wilson.  

1. County Councillor’s report.  Cllr Twigg spoke about the quiet lane initiative and the street light outside the school in Grindleford

2. District Councillor’s report.  P O’B reported no activity for this period. 

3. Police report.  There was none.  

4.    Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated to all members before the meeting. They were Pro HH Sec PO’B as being a true record approved and signed.  

5.    Matters arising.

·       Following on from PC Boswell’s report of damage to a bench at the previous meeting, HH reported some thefts at Stoke, from a car and a stable block.  She stressed the need for residents to lock their property.  

·       Charging points:  this Council’s response to the County Council’s initiative was considered again.  This is an important issue but there are many difficulties.  It was agreed to take it forward to the next meeting. 

·       Climate Change Action meeting – Parish Councillors agreed to attend if they could.   

6. Planning Matters

·      NP/DDD/0619/0682 Leam Farm, unnamed road from junction leading to Torr Farm to Sir William Hill.  Erection of a general purpose agricultural building, for storage of hay straw and fodder.  Request for further support.  Recommend approval.  

·      NP/DDD/0619/0679 Fiveways Maynard Road Grindleford. Removal or variation of conditions 2 and 3.  Withdrawal of application.   Noted. PO’B said it was important to insist on enforcement of the conditions within a reasonable timescale.  

7. Highways

·       Yellow lines at the Longshaw junction.  The Clerk undertook to find out what was the process for this and see if any progress can be made. 

8. Correspondence

·      A letter from a resident affected by new works to the railway line has been responded to.  Network Rail and the Buckingham Group have held a public meeting with those living nearby. 

·      Phone box:  a notice has gone up about the phone box in the village.  Unless it can be adopted for £1 by a group or individual it will be removed.  It is in a parlous state and will need some money spending in it.  Whoever takes it on will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. A letter from BT setting out the conditions of taking the box on is awaited.    

 9. There being no further business the acting chair closed the meeting at 8.20 pm. 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING– Thursday 10 October 2019

Sarah Battarbee

Clerk to the Council 

GRINDLEFORD PARISH COUNCIL – MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON

11 July 2019at 7.30pm IN THE BISHOP PAVILION.

Present: Chairman R. Wilson; Councillors P O’Brien, A. Battarbee, J.R. Mottershaw, R Tamlyn, J H Hart.  Clerk Sarah Battarbee.  

Apologies: R J Whiteley, E Coe, J S Morton.  

1. County Councillors Report: we were pleased that Cllr Twigg chose Grindleford as her first meeting after returning to work. The Councillor advised from a County Council perspective on a planning issue and on electric recharging points. 

• District Councillors Report: nothing to report that is not covered elsewhere. 

•  Police Report: there was none.  

• Minutes of the last council meeting had been circulated to all members before the meeting.  They were Pro JRM Sec PO’B as being a true record approved and signed.

• Matters arising: 

·     Peak Park Parishes Forum.  Hilary Hart kindly volunteered to approach the secretary to put her name forward for the Forum. 

·     Parish Assessments – HH has made some comments.  Clerk has asked for an extension to the deadline so that any further comments can be considered at the next meeting.  

• Planning Applications:
• NP/DDD/0619/0682 Leam Farm, unnamed road from junction leading to Torr Farm to Sir William Hill. Erection of a general purpose agricultural building, for storage of hay straw and fodder.  No objections.  

• NP/DDD/0619/0679 Fiveways Maynard Road Grindleford.  Removal or variation of conditions 2 and 3.  The Council objected in the strongest terms to variation of both these conditions. Clerk has responded to the Peak Park. 

• Accounts: the following cheques were presented for signatures Pro RT Sec JRM that they be approved and paid. 
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Cheque	Date	Payee	Amount	Details
938	4/7/19	Zurich Municipal	£539.46	Insurance
939	11/7/19	Outgoing clerk	£100	Leaving donation
940	11/7/19	P W Colledge	£28	Cleaning bus stop

1. Highways: 

RTkindly agreed to attend the meeting to talk about local parking issues arranged by Hathersage parish council. 

1.  Correspondence:

·     Electric car charging points – correspondence with Keith Postlethwaite, DDDC, was discussed and will come back to the next meeting 

·     The field adjacent to the former Newfoundland nursery is being used as a venue, with yurts and teepees regularly on site.  Peter O’Brien had spoken to the owner.  Clerk to establish whether the field is within the Grindleford parish boundary.  

12.  Transition Hope Valley support:  After a series of well attended meetings focusing on the Hope Valley response to climate change, AB proposed that we should proactively support this work within Grindeford.   Pro HH Sec JM that we should do so and bring the issue back to future meetings to see what form that support might take.  

13.  There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.15 pm.

14.    Date of next meeting: 8 August at 7.30 pm in the Bishop’s Pavilion.  

Sarah Battarbee

Clerk to the Council