Warsop
Parish Council Meeting Minutes -
17th October 2005
Town Hall
Church Street
Warsop
Notts NG20 0AL
01623 846011
MINUTES of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 17th October, 2005 in
the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Market Warsop at 18.30 hours.
Present: Cllrs. J. Kerr (Chairman), P. Crawford (Vice-Chairman), J. Allin
(Nottinghamshire County Councillor), S. Shields (Mansfield District Councillor),
B. Smith, V. Jennings and L. Graham.
Neighbourhood Wardens, Insp Sam Wilson, Mr. Charlie French, Welbeck Cricket
Club, Mr. Stephen Jackson, MDC Meden Valley Town Centre Programme and a CHAD
reporter.
Apologies for Absence: Cllrs. A. Wetton, (Mansfield District Councillor),
D. Avison, R. Morton (Mansfield District Councillor), D. Priest and M. Kavanagh.
Apologies noted and accepted.
7446. DECLARATIONS BY MEMBERS OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTEREST
The Chairman drew the attention of Members to the requirement for them to
declare any personal or prejudicial interests related to agenda items.
CCTV/Age Concern - Cllr. J. Allin
Christmas Lights/Welbeck Colts - Cllr. A. Wetton
Meden Vale 2000 - Cllrs. S. Shields, R. Morton, J. Kerr and V. Jennings
Warsop and Villages Enterprise Society WAVES - Cllrs. J. Allin, R. Morton,
S. Shields and M. Kavanagh
Friends of the Carrs - Cllr. L. Graham
Church Warsop Tenants & Residents Association/Meden Under 5's - Cllr.
M. Kavanagh.
Leicester Housing Association - Cllr. V. Jennings
Market Warsop Traders Association - Cllr. A. Wetton
Warsop in Bloom - Cllr. B. Smith
Association of Labour Councillors - Cllrs. A. Wetton, J. Allin, S. Shields
and R. Morton.
7447. MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes for the Parish Council meeting Monday, 19th September, 2005 - The
Clerk reported a mistake - the Premier Account should have read £11,618.62.
On correction they were accepted as a true record. Cllr. J. Allin referred
to the last item before the Chairman closed the meeting and reported that
the burst water pipe was repaired the next day.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Chairman closed the meeting.
He introduced and welcomed Mr. Charlie French from Welbeck Colliery Cricket
Club who gave a short talk on his plans for a new cricket ground with 2 pitches
and other sports facilities on land near the Hostess, he has been grant planning
permission and hopes that the project will be completed in time for the 2007
cricket season. He showed members a plan of the proposed site and told the
meeting that he is already talking to all the schools in our area. He then
answered questions from Councillors. The Chairman thanked Charlie for coming,
wished him every success and said that any project that encourages young people
to excel in sports is a good one and should be well supported.
The Chairman then introduced and welcomed Stephen Jackson from Mansfield District
Council's Meden Valley Town Centre Programme. Stephen addressed the meeting
telling members he is newly in post taking over from Joanna Favill, there
is funding available for Warsop and Meden Vale and he would like to hear about
any projects that he may help with. Cllr. John Allin said that projects would
be brought to the Town Centre Group meeting.
THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED
7448. CRIME AND DISORDER
The Wardens reported that they are having a problem with fly-tipping on the
Royal Estate and are working in partnership with the Litter Enforcement Officer.
Fires are also causing problems on the Royal Estate and a group of teenagers
are causing a lot of trouble at the Catholic Church, the wardens are working
closely with the Police to disperse the group. Motorcycle nuisance is also
being dealt with by the Police.
The Chairman thanked the Wardens and reported to the meeting that a letter
had been sent to Andre Calamari praising our Wardens and the reply was handed
to each member. The Wardens thanked the Parish Council for their support.
The Chairman introduced and welcomed Insp. Sam Wilson to the meeting. She
gave a talk on the difficulties of staffing and how she intends to go forward
with the policing of the Parish. She told the meeting that she had just received
authority to take on another Beat Manager, PC Skevington is already in Warsop,
PC Booler already covers Church Warsop and Meden Vale but the new one will
cover Meden Vale, leaving PC Booler to concentrate on Church Warsop, together
with 5 Officers and a car being stationed at Mansfield Woodhouse, this should
make it more difficult for them all to be called back to Mansfield, hopefully
leaving some cover in the Parish. She also explained that she had not been
able to replace our PCSO as 1st and 2nd candidates had turned down the job
but she was in the process of offering it to someone else. PC Andy Smith will
not return to Warsop until he has gained some experience but an experienced
Officer will be stationed at Warsop. Clyde Derbyshire has left, PC Sarah North
is still on sick leave but hopes to return to duty soon. Insp. Wilson said
she could not understand why no-one has seen the 5 Specials as they have been
given duties in Warsop, the Wardens reported seeing 2 of them on the Royal
Estate in the week. She assured the meeting that she would try her best to
get Warsop Parish adequately policed, changes will be made with Wardens, PCSO's
and the Police working together. Cllr. J. Allin asked what had happened to
the Police Motorbike, Insp. Wilson said she would find out. Members said that
they are still receiving complaints that the Station is not manned when it
should be.
Insp. Wilson confirmed that Warsop Police Station is open 10am-2pm and the
only time it is not manned is if Wendy, the receptionist is on leave or off
sick. She ended her talk saying that she would keep in touch with the Clerk
on a regular basis of any progress and would ask that the Clerk report back
to her if there are anymore issues.
7449. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Park Hall Veterinary Centre - Barn Conversion to dwelling
b. 23 Oakfield Lane - Outline for dwelling on land opposite
c. Spion Kop - Resubmission - plans available
d. 4 Meden Glen - New pitched roof over garage
e. 39a High Street - New Image - new shop front
f. Bishops Walk/Church Road - Felling of 3 trees
g. 10 High St - Change of use retail to foot health practice
Cllr. J. Allin suggested that a letter be sent to MDC Planning Department
in support of the proposed residential development at Spion Kop.
7450. MEDEN SWIMMING BATHS
The Chairman reported that the questionnaires had been collected in but the
response was disappointing with a return of only 5%. All the schools have
sent in letters of support and these along with the questionnaire analysis
will be presented to Mansfield District Council at a meeting with Portfolio
Holder Cllr. Eddie Smith to be held at the Swimming Baths on 10th November.
The overall view of the public is that they do not want the baths to close
but would like to see it refurbished.
7451. TREES - ROBIN HOOD AVENUE
The Clerk reported that she had sent a chase letter but had received no reply.
7452. DERELICT BUILDING AT SIDE OF TOWN HALL
The Clerk reported that no reply had yet again been received from Elizabeth
Sanders. Cllr. J. Allin will pursue the matter and report to the next meeting.
7453. STOCK YARD - LITTLE JOHN AVENUE
Cllr. J. Allin explained that Mansfield District Council are to use an old
children's play area as their stock yard to store materials to upgrade all
their houses in Warsop. The members agreed there was little that can be done
by the Parish Council as the land is owned by MDC but they felt that they
should have advised us of their intentions. A letter to MDC should be sent
asking for a site meeting, to be kept informed of all developments and request
that a new play area be built when the houses have been finished.
7454. WAR MEMORIAL
The Chairman reported that the Cenotaph has been cleaned by WAVES Home Maintenance,
free of charge and all members agreed they have done an excellent job.
The Clerk reported that the Remembrance Sunday parade will start at 10.55am
from Carr Lane on 13th November with The Welbeck Estates Band marching with
the parade. The electric will be supplied from the church for the sound system.
7455. CEMETERY
The Vice-Chairman gave a report on the site meeting which took place on 11th
October present were, Cllr. Danny McCrossan, Portfolio Holder from Mansfield
District Council, Sally Field, Registrar for Cemeteries, David Hewes, MDC
Parks Department, Cllrs. P. Crawford, J. Allin, S. Shields and the Clerk.
It was a positive meeting with various issued being looked into, one being
the Parish Council taking over the maintenance of the Cemetery using the budget
set aside for Warsop Cemetery from MDC monies. The Clerk is to put the suggestion
in writing to MDC. Cllr. J. Allin suggested that WAVES could take the over
the maintenance as they have two ride on mowers with grass collectors and
already offer a gardening service in the Parish, as a community based company
it would make sense to use them.
7456. WARSOP AND DISTRICT NEWS
The November edition is ready to go to print, the front page will feature
the War Memorial and there are lots of new adverts this month.
7457. HALF YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND 2ND HALF PRECEPT
As time was limited the Chairman deferred discussion of the half year budget
review to a Finance and General Working Party Meeting on Wednesday at 5.30pm
to be brought back to the next full council meeting. The Vice-Chairman as
Financial Officer would also like to discuss the Clerk's salary and terms
and conditions as laid down by NALC at the F&GP meeting. The second half
of the precept of £21,228.00 is to be paid into account on 20th October
and recharge figure due for £11,816.34 by 25th October - Agreed to pay
when money transferred. V0212
7458. BANK BALANCES AND ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Lloyds TSB Current Account - 17 Oct 05 ………… £4,210.70
Lloyds TSB Premier Account - 17 0ct 05 ………… £11,652.82
Paid in for W&DN from 20/9/05 - 17/10/05 ………... £1,535.00
It was agreed, unanimously, that the following accounts would be paid:
V0213 Design 2 Studios Warsop News - Oct Edition …………
£480.00
V0214 Mortons Printers Warsop News - Oct Edition ……. £1,061.00
V0215 Delivery of W&DN - Nov Edition …………………….
£180.00
V0216 Cash - Postage ……………………………………..
£40.00
V0217 NCC - Office rent July-Sept ………………………
£562.50
V0218. County Supplies - Stationery ……………………..
£85.96
7459. MEDEN VALLEY MAKING PLACES
The Clerk reported that she was still trying to arrange a meeting but staff
at MVMP have been on annual leave and it would be the end of October before
they could arrange anything.
7460. MEDEN VALE 2000 - Minutes were circulated to all members for information.
7461. WARSOP AREA ASSEMBLY - Minutes were circulated to all members for information.
7462. WPRA/TOWN CENTRE GROUP - Minutes were circulated to all members for information.
7463. NOTTS. COUNTY COUNCIL
Cllr. J. Allin reported that there were 7 new projects submitted to the BBC
initiative for the next round of funding and he will bring the details back
to the next full council meeting. The Vice-Chairman asked Cllr. Allin if he
would find out what had happened to Gordon Albery's report on Highways issues
in the Parish and report back to the next full council meeting. Cllr. J. Allin
reported that he had attended a meeting about the road humps and alterative
traffic calming measures were being considered but there is a question of
funding.
7464. MANSFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Cllr. S. Shields reported that new licensing had taken up a lot of time and
as far as she could remember the only pub in Warsop to extend their licensing
hours is the Hare & Hounds till midnight. A letter had copied to each
member from Ruth Marlow the new Managing Director of MDC taking over from
Richard Goad, Chief Executive who has recently retired. Cllr. J. Allin suggested
that a letter be sent thanking Richard for all his hard work.
7465. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
Monday 21st November, 2005
The Chairman thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 8.30pm
Signed ……………………………………
Dated ……………………
Chairman Warsop Parish Council
