CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH REGENERATION COMMITTEE

Meeting: Thursday, 13 March 2008 at 7.00 pm

Present: Councillor M Smith (Chair) - Chapel Parish Council

Councillor A Bingham - High Peak Borough Council

Councillor M Harrison - High Peak Borough Council

Mr B Bywater - Chapel Business Association

Officer Representatives:

H Pakpahan - Economic Development Officer, High Peak Borough Council

S Etchells - High Peak Borough Council

S Stockdale - Chapel en le Frith Parish Council

J Moss - High Peak Borough Council

E Jennings - JDA Architects

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Young (Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council), Councillor Critchlow (Derbyshire County Council) Mr & Mrs Williams (Chapel Business Association) and Mr Weedon (Chapel Civic Society)

Councillor G Martin (Chapel Parish Council) attended as an observer.

08/30 MINUTES

(Agenda Item 3)

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 September 2007 be approved.

08/31 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Street name signage (08/13)

The Chairman reported that he had been approached by a resident regarding sign for Burrfields, which had been placed on the building which was originally known as Danes Yard. Helen Pakpahan reported that this matter had been previously raised directly and although it was correct the land had been referred to as Danes Yard, the actual road had not ever had this name. It was agreed that as the name plate was for direction to postal addresses the name plate did not need to be changed.

Public Toilet Replacement (08/24)

It was reported that the planning application had now been submitted. Due to the gradient of the disabled ramp having to be 1 in 10 there would not be access to the area of the existing gent’s toilet when constructed.

Members’ considered that the gent’s urinals were a necessity, as the usage was mainly by young men.

Members’ suggested gaining access to the existing gents’ toilet areas off the ramp at a point where the existing window was.

RESOLVED:

That the architect be requested to investigate the possibility of having a separate men’s urinal. If this was not possible then members’ be circulated with a round robin to proceed with the original scheme.

08/32 CONSERVATION AREA FUNDING IN CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH

(Agenda Item 5)

Jo Brooks reported that the HERS scheme had concluded on 31 march 2007 and had been replaced by Partnerships in Conservation Areas. The Borough Council had been given very limited time to get the new scheme, up and running. Only one of the priority buildings had taken up the offer of a grant. The scheme had been widened out to include all buildings in the Conservation Area as all the owners of the priority buildings had been contacted and there had been very little interest. There was £56,000 to be allocated by 22 May 2008.

08/33 ITEMS RAISED BY THE CHAIRMAN

(Agenda Item 6)

Conservation Areas

The Chairman queried whether the billboard at the top of Hayfield Road was compatible with a conservation area. It was noted that the billboard was in-situ prior to the designation of the conservation area. Jo Brooks agreed to check how long the permission for the billboard was for.

Publicity

It was reported that the Parish Council Planning Committee had raised concerns over the new advertising signs at the Morrisons petrol station. Jo Brooks agreed to check whether the work was within the regulations.

Lampposts

It was reported that the lampposts in the extended conservation area were in a poor condition and required painting a similar colour of green to the ones in the conservation area. It was agreed that the Parish Council would pursue this with the County Council.

It was also agreed that Councillor Critchlow be requested to pursue with the County Council more joined up thinking between the County, Borough and Parish Council on the testing of lampposts for hanging baskets.

08/34 PROGRESSIVE TOWNS GRANT

(Agenda Item 7)

It was reported that the Parish Council had been successful with a grant application. The schemes to receive grant funding were the Terrace Road – Hardcastle Mews pavement and the Old Town Trail publication.

RESOLVED:

That a contribution be made to these capital expenditure schemes.

08/35 BUDGET 2007/08 AND 2008/09

(Agenda Item 8)

Councillor Harrison raised the issue of the forecourt at Stag Glass. Members’ indicated that they would wish to tackle this issue during the next financial year and using the £1,000 remaining budget, however concern was expressed that this maybe insufficient funding due to required works to seal/fill petrol tanks underneath. Councillor Bingham agreed to ascertain a solution to the petrol tanks on site with a view to discussing financially supporting this project in the future (although no priority to this project over other projects such as improving pedestrian routes from Miry meadow was agreed)..

It was reported that there was very little practical help for the May Day event being given and the Traders Association were showing little willingness to be involved. It was agreed that the event be reviewed for next year if there was no support.

It was reported that St. Thomas Becket Church were keen to create a parking area and were looking for funding. The estimated cost of the work was £1,150. It was agreed that the scheme be considered at the next meeting and clarification of costs sought.

It was reported that the Parish Council were to consider whether they could take over planting / maintenance of the Market Place planters.

RESOLVED:

That the revenue and capital budgets be approved.

08/36 MARKET PLACE CAR PARKING

(Agenda Item 9)

It was reported that the County Council were shortly taking over responsibility for the enforcement of car parking. Concern had been raised by the Business Association and public houses that the 40 minutes parking time was insufficient to allow for a meal, hairdressing appointment etc.

It was also reported that County Council had been investigating the provision of disabled parking bays on the Market Place. It had been suggested that 2 disabled parking bays be created in front of the Stocks Café.

RESOLVED:

That the County Council be informed that:

1. the Committee would support an increase in the parking restriction to 60 minutes and write to the County Council to request a review of the current limit.

2. the decision to provide disable parking bays in front of the Stocks Café be reconsidered as partners felt this was an inappropriate location due to the setts, slope and difficulty of reversing into the main highway.

08/37 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

(Agenda Item 13)

A request had been received for the Committee to consider the provision of a “What’s on sign” on the A6 approach to Chapel-en-le-Frith. It was agreed that Helen Pakpaham would obtain costings for these signs.

08/38 NEXT MEEETING

(Agenda Item 14)

Thursday, 19 June 2008 – 7.00 pm

The meeting concluded at 8.52 pm

CHAIRMAN

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH REGENERATION COMMITTEE

Meeting: Thursday, 6 December 2007 at 7.00 pm

Present: Councillor M Smith (Chair) - Chapel Parish Council

Councillor S Young - Chapel Parish Council

Councillor A Bingham - High Peak Borough Council

Councillor M Harrison - High Peak Borough Council

Councillor T Critchlow - Derbyshire County Council

Mr R Weedon - Chapel Civic Society

Mr G Williams - Chapel Business Association

Mrs H Williams - Chapel Business Association

Officer Representatives:

H Pakpahan - Economic Development Officer, High Peak Borough Council

S Etchells - High Peak Borough Council

S Stockdale - Chapel en le Frith Parish Council

PCSO J Shaw - Derbyshire Constabulary

Apologies for absence were received from Mr S Ash (Chapel-en-le-Frith High School), Mr P Armstrong and Ms J Brooks (High Peak Borough Council) .

Councillor G Martin (Chapel Parish Council) attended as an observer.

08/20 MINUTES

(Agenda Item 3)

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 September 2007 be approved.

08/21 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Christmas Trees (07/23)

The Christmas lights switch-on this year had been a success but without the fairground rides on this occasion.

Street name signage (08/13)

The work to erect the new street signs was to commence on 17 December.

Information Panels (08/13)

It was reported that all the Information Panels were now in place. Members considered that following the grant of planning permission for the public house at the Bowden Lane roundabout that this would be an ideal location for an interpretation panel.

Pocket Guide (08/13)

Councillor Smith agreed to contact Morrison’s to ascertain whether they would be willing to assist in the distribution of the pocket guide.

Conservation Area funding in Chapel-en-le-Frith

Joanne Brooks, the Borough Council’s Conservation Officer was due to attend this meeting but was unfortunately unable to do so.

It was agreed that the Conservation Officer be invited to attend the next meeting.

08/22 BUDGET 2007/08 AND 2008/09

(Agenda Item 5)

There was a discussion on the planters and it was agreed to review the options for them at a later date.

Councillor Smith reported that discussions were being held on the possibility of obtaining funds from the Progressive Towns Group for the production of the Old Town Trail booklet.

RESOLVED:

1. That the revenue budget be approved.

2. That consideration of the capital schemes be deferred to the next meeting.

3. That a request for Going Local funding be made for the Miry Meadow scheme.

08/23 PROPOSED HIGH PEAK CORE STRATEGY

(Agenda Item 6)

Councillor Smith reported that the Borough Council had published its Core Strategy, which, was a discussion paper which would shape the way in which new development would take place in the Borough over the next 20 years. The closing date for representations was 4 January 2008. It was considered that it would be more appropriate for individuals to submit representations rather than the Partnership.

08/24 PUBLIC TOILET REPLACEMENT

(Agenda Item 7)

It was reported that the Borough Council were exploring the following options for public toilet provision in Chapel-en-le-Frith:

1. Renovate existing toilet block

2. Build a new disabled facility at the bowling pavilion

3. Build a new disabled facility at the Doctor’s surgery

4. A shared facility with Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council

5. A shared facility with one of the local pubs.

Funding for the scheme was included in the Borough Council’s budget.

Members considered the various options and agreed that

option 1 be further explored with the possibility of one DDA compliant toilet with a second unisex toilet or men’s urinals instead of the store room on the illustrated plan.

08/25 BOROUGH COUNCIL UPDATE

(Agenda Item 8)

Covered in other items on the agenda.

08/26 PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE

(Agenda Item 9)

Councillor Smith reported that he had received an enquiry concerning land at the junction of Long Lane with Manchester Road for possible Going Local funding to tidy the area up. It was agreed that no action be taken.

08/27 COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE

(Agenda Item 10)

Councillor Critchlow reported that no final date had been agreed for the permanent control by the County Council of the grit yard.

It was reported that the train service from Buxton to Blackpool was to be stopped next year supposedly due to the withdrawal of funding by the County Council. Councillor Critchlow agreed to take this up with the County Council to ascertain why the funding was being withdrawn.

08/28 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

(Agenda Item 11)

It was reported that the stone blocks which had been removed from the High Peak tramway between Charley Lane and the Former Dorma works had still not been replaced. PCSO Shaw agreed to follow this up with the owner of the land.

08/29 NEXT MEEETING

(Agenda Item 12)

Thursday, 13 March 2008 – 7.00 pm

The meeting concluded at 7.55 pm.

CHAIRMAN

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH REGENERATION COMMITTEE

Meeting: Thursday, 20 September 2007 at 7.00 pm

Present: Councillor M Smith (Chair) - Chapel Parish Council

Councillor S Young - Chapel Parish Council

Councillor M Harrison - High Peak Borough Council

Mr R Weedon - Chapel Civic Society

Mr S Ash - Chapel High School

Mr B Bywater - Chapel Business Association

Mr G Williams - Chapel Business Association

Mrs H Williams - Chapel Business Association

Officer Representatives:

H Pakpahan - Economic Development Officer, High Peak Borough Council

S Etchells - High Peak Borough Council

S Stockdale - Chapel en le Frith Parish Council

PCSO J Shaw - Derbyshire Constabulary

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor T Critchlow (Derbyshire County Council), Councillor A Bingham (High Peak Borough Council) and Mr P Armstrong (Economic Development Manager, High Peak Borough Council).

Councillor G Martin (Chapel Parish Council) attended as an observer.

08/10 MINUTES

(Agenda Item 3)

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 21 June 2007 be approved subject to tourism being substituted for revenue in the second line of minute number 08/05 (4) (Budget 2007/08).

08/11 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

DCC Grit Yard (07/23 refers)

It was reported that the County Council would not proceed with the screening of the site until negotiations for the continued use of the site by them had been concluded.

Town Guide (08/07 refers)

It was reported that the Town Guide was being well received and a number of businesses had indicated a wish to advertise in the next edition.

Christmas Trees (07/23 refers)

Problems had arisen at the switching on of the Christmas lights due to noise from the fairground rides whilst the service was being held. It was agreed that the Business Association be requested to consider this when making the arrangements for this year’s event. However it was felt that the fairground rides and the punch/mince pies added to the occasion.

08/12 CONSERVATION AREA FUNDING IN CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH

(Agenda Item 5)

Councillor Smith reported that he had received a response from the Borough Council’s Conservation Officer to the effect that the Parish Council’s application for grant funding for replacement windows at the rear of the building was a low priority. A priority list of properties had been drawn up by the Borough Council, which would be proactively targeted about the grant scheme. Other buildings may be considered at the end of the financial year to take up any unspent funds.

The Committee objected to not being consulted in the first instance when the priority list of buildings was being compiled.

RESOLVED:

That the Borough Council’s Conservation Officer be invited to the next meeting of the Committee.

08/13 REGENERATION PROJECTS UPDATE

(Agenda Item 6)

Street name signage

It was reported that the order for the new signs had now been placed and it was anticipated that the signs would be in situ in approximately 8 weeks.

Information Panels

It was reported that replacement interpretation panels were installed at Miry Meadow and Thornbrook Road car parks, Morrisons and on the Market Place and a new panel has been installed at the Chestnut Centre.

Pocket Guide

A final proof of the Pocket Guide was circulated. The Committee considered that the scale of the map was too small and it was therefore difficult to see where individual businesses were located. The map produced for the Whaley Bridge guide was preferred. It was reported that the Tesco supermarket at Whaley Bridge had helped to distribute the leaflet and it was agreed to contact Morrison’s to see if they would stock the leaflet.

RESOLVED:

That a smaller scale map, similar to the type used for the Whaley Bridge Guide, be used.

08/14 BOROUGH COUNCIL UPDATE

(Agenda Item 8)

Councillor Young reported that at the Borough Council’s Environmental Select Committee it had been noted that additional funding had been secured from the County Council to undertake street and gully cleansing.

Councillor Smith raised the issue of weeds between the cobbles on the Market Place, which needed a better and more frequent way of treatment.

It was also raised that the weeds growing on land adjacent to Bywater Gas had not been cleared despite assurances that they would be. It was agreed that this matter be raised with the Borough Council.

08/15 COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE

(Agenda Item 10)

It was reported that the footpaths at Town End had been resurfaced with the exception of two areas, one adjoining the Post Office and the second outside the Shoulder of Mutton. These two areas would be completed shortly.

08/16 PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE

(Agenda Item 9)

It was reported that a bollard on the Market Place was leaning and this would be reported to the Borough Council for attention.

Councillor Young reported that a meeting was to be held shortly with the County Council regarding a possible review of parking restrictions on the Market Place and also Long Lane.

It was reported that the County Council were considering the removal of the yellow lines on one side of Quentin Road to help businesses at Town End.

Stuart Ash reported that he had held discussions with the County Council regarding the painting of road markings outside the school entrance to prevent parking.

It was reported that the Shop Local scheme was to be re-launched. The scheme would run until the end of March 2008. The toolkit for businesses had been well received. New passports would be delivered with the next Connect magazine and a further 20,000 would be distributed to businesses.

RESOLVED:

That a progress report on the Shop Local scheme be brought to a future meeting.

08/17 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

(Agenda Item 11)

Stuart Ash reiterated that support from the High School was available to any business interested in developing a website. It was agreed that businesses be requested to contact the High School.

08/18 BUDGET 2007/08

(Agenda Item 7)

RESOLVED:

1. That a copy of the lamp column inspection report detailing those columns that have failed the test to hold hanging baskets be circulated to members in April 2008.

2. That the planters be leased for 12 months and that confirmation be sought from the Parish Council that they will continue to maintain them.

3. That the Newsletter not be proceeded with and that the allocation of £400 be transferred to the Pocket Guide.

4. That the remaining capital budget be allocated to conservation works relating to the corner of Hardcastle Mews and 2 Church Brow, subject to any necessary consents.

08/19 NEXT MEEETING

(Agenda Item 12)

Thursday, 6 December 2007 – 7.00 pm

The meeting concluded at 9.00 pm.