Edwinstowe
Parish Council
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make a difference
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held Wednesday
17th December 2008 at 7.00 p.m. in the Village Hall, Edwinstowe
Present: Cllrs Ward, Benson, Woodhead and J Sansom
1 Representative from the public
Welcome by the Acting Clerk
Due to ill health both the Chair and Vice Chair were absent from the
meeting, nominations were made and it was decided unanimously Cllr Ward
would table the meeting as Acting Chair.
Apologies: Cllrs Bird, J Pepper - ill health, Cllrs Benham, A Sansom,
M Pepper - work commitments, Cllr Winn - holiday, Cllr Milne - prior
engagement
08/129 DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS BY MEMBERS (AND EMPLOYEES) IN ITEMS
ON THE AGENDA
08/136 & 08/135 Cllr Ward is the Vice Chair of the Village Hall
Management Committee
08/130 CHAIRPERSON’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
08/131 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
HELD ON
25th NOVEMBER 2008, ATTACHED
The Minutes were approved and signed as accurate by the Acting Chair
Cllr Ward
08/132 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
1. Christmas 2008
All present were in agreement this year’s event was a huge success,
excellent usage of an empty shop for Santa’s Grotto. The evening
was trouble free and the atmosphere was magic. The feedback from all
involved was very positive.
2. Litter Picking on River Maun Path
The Probation Service came on the 10th December 2008 to litter pick
around Sherwood Fields and the footpath from Mansfield Road to the River
Maun, Cllr J Sansom commented that the path and river have never looked
so clean. Cllr Woodhead thanked David, Andrew and Gary for their continued
hard work around the village it has never looked so good. Cllr J Sansom
commented that new work wear is needed for the Amenity workers, on numerous
occasions she has seen them very wet and cold due to the bad weather.
Action – Clerk to investigate and research cost
3. Mansfield Road Car Park
N&SDC contacted the Parish Council to inform that 4 fixed penalty
tickets had been issued overnight Friday/Saturday. The tickets were
issued for ‘extended stay’
4. Edwinstowe News
Mike Hall (N&SDC Environment) attended the site on the 26th November
and again on the 9th December to inspect the property. The windows are
now broken enough to serve a notice on the owner to replace/board them
up. A letter is sent in the first instance, the owner will be given
3 – 4 weeks to arrange for the work to be done. If the work is
not done a formal Notice will be served requiring it.
08/133 RECEIVE PETITIONS
None
08/134 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION/QUESTION TIME ----- (10 MINUTES)
Mr Harrison commented on the new safety signs on Mansfield Road, which
will hopefully kerb speeding motorists. Cllr Woodhead would like further
investigation to be done into the possibility of a deterrent or barrier
being installed outside the Village Hall’s main gate to deter
children from running into the road. Action – Clerk to investigate
08/135 MEMBERS QUESTION TIME ----- (10 MINUTES)
Cllr Woodhead suggested on behalf of the Parish Council we send a congratulation
letter to Edwinstowe Pre School Playgroup for winning the People Millions
Lottery bid
08/136 ANY BUSINESS REMAINING FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Amended lease for Garden at rear of Village Hall to Edwinstowe Playgroup
to be discussed at next meeting due to the absence of the Chair
Website statistics discussed all agreed what a fantastic facility
08/137 ANY APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND OTHER BODIES
None
08/138 TO RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMITTEES
None
08/139 FINANCES
1. To review the statement of income and expenditure for the previous
month
2. Matters arising from the statement
3. Financial correspondence
4. Financial matters
Approval of cheques for payment
5. Grants
Edwinstowe Cricket Club - £300 agreed unanimously
08/140 TO RECEIVE REPORTS CONCERNING THE PARISH FROM COUNTY AND DISTRICT
COUNCILLORS
None
08/141 CORRESPONDENCE
See Attached Sheet
08/142 REPORTS
Cllr Ward – A summary of The Standards Board Bulletin for December
2008
08/143 TO NOTE MINUTES OF COMMITTEES
None
08/144 RESOLUTIONS
None
08/145 PLANNING MATTERS
See Attached Sheet
08/146 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 13th January 2008
In view of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted,
it is advisable, in the public interest, that the public and press be
temporarily excluded and they are instructed to withdraw
08/145 PLANNING MATTERS 17th DECEMBER 2008
ALL PLANNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO VIEW IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A. DECISIONS
1. Application No: 08/01955/FUL
Applicant: Miss Alison Smith
Proposal: Erection of Orangery to Front of Restaurant
Site Address: Maid Marion Restaurant
DECISION APPROVED FULL PLANNING
B. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
1. Application No: 08/02173/FUL
Applicant: Mr J Moore
Proposal Single Storey Rear Extension
Site Address: 99 Sixth Avenue
DECISION APPROVED FULL PLANNING
C OTHER MATTERS
1. Preservation Order No: N100, Tree 1
Tree Works: Remedial Pruning of 1 Sycamore
Site Address: 23 Paddock Close
Noted
2. Notification No: 67/08/208 and 67/08/209T
Tree Works: Agreed Removal of Trees namely; 3 Sycamore, 2 Poplar, 2
Birch and 3 Hawthorn
Pruning of 1 Ash
Site Address: Grounds of St Mary’s Church
Noted
3. BT’s proposed removal of Telephone Kiosk at bottom of High
Street, Edwinstowe. Objection received from N&SDC which has been
accepted by BT due to the reasonable amount of calls and emergency usage
from the telephone Noted
08/141 17 December 2008 Correspondence for Information (COPIES
ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
Mike Keeling – Highways Dept Copy letter to resident re Friend
Lane Noted
Mike Keeling – Highways Dept Copy letter to resident re Mansfield
Road Noted
Fieldwork Magazine Noted
Allotment Association Thank you for grant and to Clerk Noted
Community & Voluntary Service Annual Report Noted
NALC/Direct Information Service Newsletter Noted
The Dukeries Singers Thank You for grant Noted
Trevor Carter Xmas Mc Receipt Noted
Eypag Thank you letter Noted
Correspondence for Discussion/Action (COPIES ARE AVAILABLE
TO VIEW IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS)
Town & Country Grounds Maintenance Company To be discussed again
when Ulyetts contract is up for renewal
