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CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of recent Parish Council Meetings

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 5 JULY 2011

Meeting Held: Tuesday 5 July 2011 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present: Councillor M Harrison in the Chair.

Mrs H Batterbee, RN Bradbury, FP Harrison, L McCarthy, G Martin, Mrs M Morrison, MJ Smith, Mrs J Street and S Young

In Attendance: Mrs SE Stockdale - Clerk of the Council

Councillor B Taylor

PC L Siddall

PCSO K Green

Apologies: Councillor Brook, Norton and Mrs Young

Rev Leach said prayers.

At the commencement of the meeting there were 25 members of the public present.

12/65 Declarations of Interest

Councillors FP Harrison, M Harrison and G Martin declared an interest in Chapel Vision.

12/66 Police Matters

The anti social behaviour problems at the Parish Churchyard and South Head Drive Play Area are diminishing following regular patrols.

The Police confirmed that they were aware of the leaving dates for High School children and will pay attention to the Memorial Park on those dates.

The MUGA is currently under construction in the Memorial Park and children are climbing over the security fencing and this will be brought to the attention of Officers on patrol.

Vehicles parking illegally on Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith are continuing to cause a problem.

12/67 Open Forum

Mrs V Wood spoke in opposition to the Planning Application lodged by Barratt Developments on land at Crossings Road/Manchester Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith and made the following points:

- Building is outside the built up area boundary

- Does not comply with the 2005 Local Plan

- Draft Core Strategy is not yet in place

- Affordable housing can be delivered on brownfield sites

- Federal Mogul planning statement was adopted in May 2011

- Increased traffic congestion

- Local services/infrastructure unable to accommodate

- View expressed in 1997 by the Planning Inspector that the development of the site would be detrimental from Eccles Pike.

- Excellent biodiversity on the site.

- Greenfield sites should be a last resort

- 371 signature petition

Mrs J Daniel spoke in favour of the application and made the following points:

- Unable to access the property ladder having lived in the area all her life

- Current Government schemes to help first time buyers are only applicable to new build.

- Scheme will provide up to 1m to the local area which will be a benefit for the town

- Could attract more families and balance an ageing population

- Primary School has scope to increase it’s roll

- The land is flat and not overly visible

- High Peak Borough Council are not meeting affordable housing targets or a 5 year land supply for development

The Chairman confirmed that all previous targets for housing remain in place pending the outcome of the Localism Bill.

Mr H Barton, Chairman of Chapel Vision commented that:

- The Group have commenced the Community Plan engagement

- Are currently looking at local housing needs and engaging with local residents

- That there are merits in allowing the Plan to be completed before major decisions are taken

Councillor S Young asked that it be minuted that he took no part in any discussion that would be prejudicial to his position as member of the Borough Council Development Control Committee.

Councillor Mrs Batterbee joined the meeting at 7.50pm.

12/68 M.P., County Councillors, Borough Councillors

No items to discuss.

12/69 Highways, Public Footpaths and Public Services

Derbyshire County Council are consulting on switching off identified street lighting from midnight until 5.30am each day and permanently switching off lighting which is no longer providing a community benefit. Members were given details of how to complete the survey.

The Clerk was asked to find out if Federal Mogul are sponsoring the planting of the roundabout on Hayfield Road.

The Clerk was asked to report that the bollard on Chapel Market Place and the roundabout sign by Morrison’s have both been hit by vehicles and need attention.

A discussion took place about bunting for Carnival and Well Dressing on Market Street and the Clerk will find out costs that are incurred by other towns that have bunting across the roads.

It was agreed that a further meeting should be held with High Peak Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council regarding inadequate grass cutting on both roadside verges and estate road.

The Clerk was asked to seek information about an area of damaged footpath on Frith View that has been cordoned off, but no action has been taken to date.

Residents are concerned about the speed of the train service from Buxton to Manchester and the Clerk was asked to write to Northern Rail to express their concerns and possible actions that could improve the service.

12/70 Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held on 7 June 2011

Minutes numbered 12/36 to 12/55 were presented.

RESOLVED: That the Chairman be authorised to sign the Minutes as being a true and correct record.

12/71 Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 14 June 2011

Minutes numbered 12/56 to 12/62 were presented.

RESOLVED: That the Chairman be authorised to sign the Minutes as being a true and correct record.

12/72 Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting held on 21 June 2011

Minutes numbered 12/63 to 12/64 were presented.

RESOLVED: That the Chairman be authorised to sign the Minutes as being a true and correct record.

12/73 Matters arising from the above Minutes

A letter has been received from the NHS Cluster Chief Executive acknowledging the Councils concerns on the proposed closure of the Corbar Birth Centre. There will be a period of public engagement from 1 August to 23 October 2011 and a final decision will be made by the PCT Board in November.

It was reported that there have been complaints about a building on the road to Chapel South Station, which is permitted as part of permission for a camp site.

The Chairman reported that he had attended a meeting at Federal Mogul, who have made an application for a grant from the Regional Development Fund, which was initially turned down and has been re-submitted with community support letters.

The Company intend to market part of the site later in the year in two tranches. They have confirmed that contamination on site is no more than in other land that has been developed and is mainly in buildings which given their age would be expected.

12/74 Committee Vacancies

It was agreed that the following members fill the vacant committee positions:

F & GP Committee – Councillor McCarthy

Amenities Committee – Councillors Mrs Morrison and Mrs Street

Town Hall Committee – Mrs Street

Health and Safety Committee – Councillor McCarthy

Communication Committee - Councillors Mrs Morrison and Mrs Street

12/75 Chapel Vision

The Chapel Vision Group have produced a detailed report indicating timescales and use of funding for the Plan, which will be administered by the Council.

It was agreed that the use of funding be agreed in principle and that there may be some need to move between budget headings as the Plan progresses.

Councillor S Young proposed and Councillor Martin seconded that the document be approved. All members were in favour.

12/76 Market Place, Chapel-en-le-Frith

It was agreed that a meeting be arranged with the Borough Council Market Manager to discuss how more stall holders can be attracted to the Thursday Market.

12/77 Town Hall

The 5 year periodic inspection on the Town Hall electrics is due and this work will take approximately 5 days to complete and is a condition of the buildings insurance. The cost for this work from the Council’s appointed electrical contractor is £1,478.50 plus VAT. It was agreed that the legislation be checked regarding the extent of the 5 year periodic inspection and if all the work is needed then the quote be accepted.

12/78 Circulars

Members were circulated with details of DALC training at New Mills on 15 September 2011.

12/79 Outside Bodies

Councillor Martin reported on the County Council Liaison Meeting and the Peak National Park workshop.

12/80 Allotments

The Chairman advised that Federal Mogul have indicated that the extension to the allotment site could be resolved by the end of the year.

12/81 Correspondence

Derbyshire County Council are seeking nominations for Excellence in the Community Awards 2011 by 19 August 2011. It was agreed that the Hospice Fundraiser be nominated.

The Peak District National Park Authority have confirmed the details of members elected as Parish Members to the Authority.

The Peak Parishes Day will be held on Saturday 1 October at Hope Valley College and two delegates can attend. Councillor Martin will definitely attend.

High Peak Borough Council have advised that Veolia Environmental Services Ltd who are providers of the refuse collection service in High Peak give their staff time off to undertake voluntary community projects.

Derbyshire County Council and Probation Community Payback Trust and a graffiti removal contractor are working with local communities to clean up sites in local communities. Applications are being invited for suitable sites in the community.

A letter has been received from Chapel Civic Society asking the Regeneration Working Group to consider covering the cost of the maintenance of the touch screen facility at the Hearse House. It was agreed that the Working Group consider this at their next meeting.

The Chairman and Ward Members are invited to the School assembly on Friday 15^th July 2011 at Dove Holes Primary School.

12/82 Schedule of Accounts presented for payment

The Clerk submitted a list of accounts for which cheques numbered 006095 to 006115 amounting to £13,829.28 has been drawn.

RESOLVED: That the cheques be signed and the accounts to which they relate be paid.

12/83 Any Other Business

A presentation will be made to Stuart Ash on his retirement at the August meeting and the MP will be invited to attend the meeting.

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 7 JUNE 2011

Meeting Held: Tuesday 7 June 2011 in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith

Present: Councillor M Harrison in the Chair.

Bradbury, Brook, FP Harrison, Martin, Norton, Smith and S Young

In Attendance: Mrs SE Stockdale - Clerk of the Council

Councillor B Taylor

Apologies: Councillor Mrs Batterbee and Mrs Young

Rev Leach said prayers.

At the commencement of the meeting there was one member of the press present.

12/36 Declarations of Interest

None

12/37 Police Matters

The Clerk confirmed that it was her understanding that the Police will only be involved with public order at the Carnival and Well Dressing celebrations and that organisers will be responsible for traffic management.

12/38 Open Forum

There were no members of the public present.

12/39 M.P., County Councillors, Borough Councillors

Councillor Norton reported that work will start within the next 7 days to replace the stone lintel on the public toilets on Market Street.

12/40 Highways, Public Footpaths and Public Services

Derbyshire County Council have advised that part of Hayfield Road from South Head Drive to the junction at Bowden Lane will be closed from 13 – 15 July 2011.

Following the meeting with Derbyshire County Council regarding traffic restrictions on Bowden Lane this has now been put forward as a proposal to the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport.

A letter has been received from High Peak 4 x 4 regarding the parking restrictions on the corner of Horderns Road and High Street. It was agreed that this will be discussed with the traffic officer at Derbyshire County Council, together with issues at the junction of Crossings Avenue and Manchester Road.

Residents on Warmbrook Road have complained about staff at the Primary School parking on the road due to a lack of parking spaces within the School boundary. The Clerk was asked to contact the Headteacher to see if there is any way to alleviate the problem.

A letter has been received from BT asking if the Council wish to adopt the telephone kiosk on Horderns Road as it has low or no usage. It was agreed that this offer be declined as the box does not form an important part of the street scene.

The Clerk was asked to report damage to the street sign on Eccles Road leading to The Cottages and also the obscured street sign on Midland Road.

12/41 Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 17 May 2011

Minutes numbered 12/1 to 12/22 were presented.

An amendment was made to minute 12/5 to read Councillor F P Harrison.

RESOLVED: That the Chairman be authorised to sign the Minutes as being a true and correct record.

12/42 Minutes of the Planning Meeting held on 18 May 2011

Minutes numbered 12/23 to 12/31 were presented.

An amendment was made to minute 12/30 to read 12 July for the Peak Park Forum meeting.

RESOLVED: That the Chairman be authorised to sign the Minutes as being a true and correct record.

12/43 Minutes of the Communications Committee held on 24 May 2011

Minutes numbered 12/32 to 12/35 were presented.

RESOLVED: That the Chairman be authorised to sign the Minutes as being a true and correct record.

12/44 Matters arising from the above Minutes

Councillor Brook reported that he had walked the Cinder path and felt it was in reasonable order for a path in open countryside.

High Peak Borough Council have confirmed that there were no plans submitted for the work funded by Going Local to upgrade the Parish Church Car Park and that the work had been verbally agreed with the Church.

High Peak Borough Council have agreed that they will organise a Development Control refresher training session for members and a date will be fixed once new members have been co-opted.

12/45 Co-option

Four applications have been received for the three vacant seats and it was agreed that an Extraordinary meeting of the Council be arranged for 14 June prior to the Planning Committee to interview the applicants and make a decision.

12/46 Chapel Vision

It was reported that the Steering Group is now meeting on a monthly basis and a number of interest groups have been set up.

High Peak Borough Council have confirmed that the £20,000 Vanguard grant will be used solely to support the Chapel Action Plan.

12/47 War Memorial re-dedication

It was agreed that a small working group be set up to consider the re-dedication service on 11 November 2011 at 11am.

Councillors Bradbury, FP Harrison, M Harrison, Martin and Rev Leach were appointed to form the working group.

12/48 Circulars

Nominations are being sought for the DALC election for Executive Committee 2011 -2015 and it was agreed that Councillor Martin be proposed.

12/49 Outside Bodies

Councillor Martin confirmed that he will be attending the Derbyshire County Council Parish Liaison Meeting in Matlock.

12/50 Town Hall

The work to the frontage has been completed and the new mechanism has been fitted in the public clock.

It was agreed that £600 be allocated from the Town Hall budget to cover the purchase and fitting of a projector to operate the whiteboard.

12/51 Parks and Open Spaces

The Clerk confirmed that the work on the entrance to the Park adjacent to the Memorial Arch, will be carried out after the Carnival has taken place.

12/52 Correspondence

An email has been received from a resident of Dove Holes asking the Council to support the local campaign against the proposed closure of Corbar Birth Centre, which was agreed.

A letter has been received from Chapel Mobile Physiotherapy Service advising that their AGM will be held on 29 June 2011. Councillor S Young confirmed that he will be in attendance at the meeting.

12/53 Schedule of Accounts presented for payment

The Clerk submitted a list of accounts for which cheques numbered 006071 to 006094 amounting to £28,476.09 has been drawn.

RESOLVED: That the cheques be signed and the accounts to which they relate be paid.

12/54 Any Other Business

Members agreed that the Well Dressing preparation can take place under the Annexe as in previous years and that the blessing ceremony will take place on the Town Hall frontage on 3 July.

It was confirmed that the Chairman has been asked to speak at the 90^th anniversary celebration in the Memorial Park on 11^th June despite this being omitted from publicity by the Friends of the Park Group.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 20.40 hours

CHAIRMAN

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON 17 MAY 2011

Meeting Held: Tuesday 17 May 2011 of the Annexe of the Town Hall,

Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Present: Councillor M Harrison in the Chair

Councillors Mrs Batterbee, FP Harrison, Martin, Norton, Smith, Mrs A Young and S Young.

In Attendance: Mrs S E Stockdale – Clerk to the Council

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Brook

At the commencement of the meeting there was one member of the Press and two members of the public present.

Prayers were said by Councillor FP Harrison.

12/1 Election of Chairman

The first item of business transacted was the election of Chairman. Councillor Mrs Young proposed and Councillor Smith seconded that Councillor M Harrison be elected as Chairman. There being no further nominations it was therefore

RESOLVED: That Councillor M Harrison be elected as Chairman of the Parish Council for the period to the next Annual Meeting of the Council.

Councillor M Harrison took the Chair.

12/2 Appointment of Vice Chairman

Councillor Martin proposed and Councillor FP Harrison seconded that Councillor Norton be elected as Vice Chairman.

Prior to a vote being taken Councillors Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Bayirli and Brookfield were asked if one of them they wished to stand.

There being no further nominations it was therefore

RESOLVED: That Councillor Norton be elected as Vice Chairman of the Parish Council for the period to the next Annual Meeting of the Council.

12/3 Dates and times of Meetings of the Parish Council

RESOLVED: That for the period until the next Annual Meeting of the Council, Ordinary Meetings of the Council will be held on the first Tuesday of each month in the Annexe of the Town Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith, commencing at 7.30pm.

RESOLVED: That the next Annual Meeting of the Council be held on Tuesday 1 May 2012.

RESOLVED: That the Annual Parish Meeting be held on Wednesday 18th April 2012.

12/4 Membership of Committees

RESOLVED: That for the period until the next Annual Meeting of the Council the Membership of Committees of the Council be as follows: -

Planning Committee Each member of the Council except Councillors M Harrison and S Young if they continue to serve on the High Peak Borough Council Development Control committee.

Amenities Committee Councillors Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Bayirli, Clarey,

F P Harrison, M Harrison and Martin.

Town Hall Committee Councillors Mrs Batterbee, Brookfield, F P Harrison, Martin, Norton and Smith.

F & GP Committee Councillors Clarey, F P Harrison, M Harrison, Martin, McCarthy, Norton, Smith, Mrs A S Young and S Young.

Health and Safety Councillors Mrs Armstrong, Martin, Norton and Mrs Young.

Committee Chairman and Clerk.

Personnel Committee Councillors Mrs Batterbee, Brookfield, FP Harrison, Norton,

(Any three of four)

Disciplinary Committee Councillors Mrs Armstrong, Smith, Mrs A S Young and S Young (Any three of four)

Communications Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Bayirli, Clarey, Martin and

Committee Smith.

Grants Committee Brookfield, Martin, McCarthy, Norton and S Young.

Chapel Vision

Community Awards

12/5 Appointment of Representatives to serve on Outside

Bodies

RESOLVED: That for the period until the next Annual Meeting of the Council the following members be appointed to serve, or continue to serve as the representatives of the Parish Council on the Outside Bodies indicated.

United Charities and Councillor Harrison to 30.4.2014

Bowden Head Charity Councillor Smith to 30.4.2014

Councillor Mrs Batterbee to 30.4.2014

Councillor S Young to 30.4.2014

Victor Burdekin Trust Chairman, Clerk, Councillors Mrs Batterbee and Smith

Regeneration Councillors Martin and Smith

Partnership Deputy Councillor F P Harrison

Buxton and District Councillor Mrs Young

Quarries Liaison Deputy Councillor Brookfield

Leisure Committee Councillor Norton

Deputy Councillor S Young

G & S Beresford Trust Councillors FP Harrison and Norton

HVRTP John Brook – Chairman of Friends of Chapel Station

12/6 Declarations of Interest

None.

12/7 Appointment of Peak District National Park Members

The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking nominations for the appointment of Parish Members to the Authority.

12/8 Police Matters

12/9 Open Forum

12/10 Matters relating to Highways, Public Footpaths and Public

Services

Derbyshire County Council have confirmed that the Hayfield Park development in Chapel-en-le-Frith has now been adopted.

A plan has been received from Derbyshire County Council outlining the proposed changes to the road markings at the junction of Manchester Road and Frith View, Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Derbyshire County Council have acknowledged the information received on flooding in the Parish and have asked that they be kept informed of flodding events.

12/11 Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held of 5 April 2011

Minutes numbered 11/387 to 11/405 were presented.

RESOLVED: That the Chairman be authorised to sign the Minutes as being a true and correct record.

12/12 Minutes of the Planning Committee held on 19 April 2011

Minutes numbered 11/406 to 11/413 were presented.

RESOLVED: That the Chairman be authorised to sign the Minutes as being a true and correct record.

12/13 Matters Arising from the above Minutes

The Civic Society have suggested that the Ramblers Association be approached regarding funding to upgrade the Cinder path from Bank Hall Lane to Combs.

High Peak Borough Council have asked their Communities Section to liase with Network Rail regarding the litter problems on the Railway embankment by Midland Road.

12/14 Co-option onto the Council

12/15 Chapel Vision

12/16 Annual Report

Members were circulated with a copy of the Annual Report.

RESOLVED: That the Annual Report is approved.

12/17 Outside Bodies

Members were circulated with the minutes of the Friends of Chapel Park meeting held on 9 May 2011.

12/ Parks and Open Spaces

Members have been circulated with details of additional work to the War Memorial.

12/ Correspondence

A letter has been received from the Royal British Legion suggesting dates for the re-dedication of the War Memorial following the refurbishment.

A letter has been received from Brian Brookfield following his election defeat.

12/ Schedule of Accounts presented for payment

Cheques numbered 006040 to 006070 were presented amounting to £22,122.38.

RESOLVED: That the cheques be signed and the accounts to which they relate be paid.

The Clerk submitted Annual Financial Risk Assessments for approval.

The Clerk submitted the Annual Statement of Accounts, Annual Governance Statement and Internal Audit Report.

There is one matter arising from the Internal Auditors report regarding Risk Assessments which have been submitted to the Council and confirmed.

Members were made aware of the Annual Governance Statement and the individual sections 1 – 9, which was approved.

RESOLVED: That the Annual Statement of Accounts, Annual Governance Statement and Internal Audit Report is approved and be submitted to the District Auditor.

12/ Any Other Business

Judges for Carnival

A Communications Committee was arranged for 31 May 2011.

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 9.30.

CHAIRMAN