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Meeting: Thursday, 17 September 2009 at 7.00 pm. Present: Councillor M Smith Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council Councillor G Martin Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council Councillor M Harrison High Peak Borough Council Councillor T Kemp High Peak Borough Council Councillor T Critchlow Derbyshire County Council Mr G Williams Chapel-en-le-Frith Business Association Mr R Weedon Chapel-en-le-Frith Civic Society Mr S Ash Chapel-en-le-Frith High School Officer Representatives: Mrs S Stockdale Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council Mrs H Pakpahan Economic Development Officer, High Peak Borough Council Councillor S Young also attended the meeting. 10/09 MINUTES (Agenda Item 3) RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 June 2009 be approved subject to the reference in the first line of minute number 10/06 (Miry Meadow Car Park) to A Young being replaced by S Young. 10/10 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (Agenda Item 4) Quentin Road Parking (09/24) It was reported that notices had now been posted in relation to the changes in parking restrictions on Quentin Road and Hayfield Road East but had excluded mention of change on Hayfield Road West to allow parking outside Fosters. It was noted that this was contrary to their previous correspondence and information they had given to business owners. Councillor Harrison agreed to raise this with County Highways. It was also noted that the yellow lines across the carriageway at Terrace Road had been removed.
A6 Roundabout
It was reported that the vegetation on the roundabout on the A6 junction with Forresters Way had now been trimmed. It was also reported that armco barriers had now been erected at that junction. Miry Meadow Car Park and Access Routes Helen Pakpahan reported that no progress had been made on this as at the present time no lead officer at the Borough Council had been identified. Members expressed their concern that this item had been identified for a number of years on action plan and had also been raised at Regeneration Select. Councillor Kemp agreed to pursue this with the Borough Council in order that a lead officer be assigned and designs drawn up so that they could be fully costed. Market Place It was reported that the displaced sett on the Market Place had now been repaired. The Chairman reported that the County Council had agreed to extend the current parking restriction to 60 minutes. 10/11 ROUND TABLE UPDATE (Agenda Item 5) `Grot Spots' Councillors Martin and Harrison reported that they had agreed to walk round the town Mike Green to identify any `grot spots.' Federal Mogul Helen Pakpahan reported that Federal Mogul were putting together an interim planning statement for part of their site at Chapel--en-le-Frith. They were looking for a mixed development including some residential. They would be undertaking consultation with the Regeneration partnership and the parish Council in the autumn. Lomas Distribution It was reported that the Borough Council's Enforcement Officer had confirmed that the blocks outside Lomas Distribution (formerly Longsons) were above the permitted development height and that the owners of the site had been requested to remove them and replace with something more suitable.
Core Strategy
Councillor Harrison referred to the consultation currently being undertaken on the growth items in the Core Strategy. Members' considered that any new development should avoid rising land and that Dove Holes should be under Chapel-en-le-Frith and not Buxton. The severe infrastructure problems of the area were also highlighted. It was important that individual members submit their comments on-the proposals. 10112 ACTION PLAN UPDATE (Agenda Item 6) Burrfields Church parking It was agreed that this item be removed from the plan. Blue Plaques and Walking Guides It was reported that these two items were to be considered by the Civic Society at its meeting to be held on 21 September. It was agreed that the outcome from the discussions at the Civic Society be reported to the next meeting. Entrance Signs It was reported that the relevant planning application had now been submitted. Wildlife Planting on Warmbrook path Stuart Ash reported that this was not an immediate activity that the High School would wish to join in. In the longer term there may be a suitable group of children who could be involved. It was agreed that High Peak Community Housing be contacted to ascertain whether they would agree to and cover the cost of Groundwork undertaking a design. 10/13 BUDGET (Agenda Item 7) Mayday It was agreed that £700 be allocated for the May Day event in 2010.
Town Trail leaflet
Councillor Critchlow agreed to contribute £500 from her community budget to the Town Trail leaflet, subject to the Chairman writing to her to formally request the amount. It was agreed that a reprint of 6,000 copies of the leaflet on the existing quality of paper and the balance of approximately up to £1500 be allocated. Prioritisation of the Action Plan items to be decided at the next meeting after the current items have been completed. 10/14 ANY OTHER BUSINESS (Agenda Item 8) Roundabouts Councillor Critchlow reported that the roundabout on the A6 near the Fallow Deer was kept as low maintenance due to the cost of traffic arrangements whilst work was undertaken. Parking Restrictions Counciiior Critchlow undertook to seek clarification on whether there was to be parking on Hayfield Road West outside Fosters and also tc request 3 parking bays outside Mica Hardware. Highway Issues Councillor Critchlow undertook to follow up with the County Council the suggestion of extending the parking area at Eccles Pike. It was reported that a Tactile Paving flag had been removed from the pelican crossing outside Bargain Booze and had been replaced with tarmac. Councillor Critchlow undertook to contact the County Council regarding this. 10/15 DATE OF NEXT MEETING (Agenda Item 11) Thursday, 10 December 2009 at 7.00 pm. The meeting concluded at 8.32 pm. CHAIRMAN
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