Draft Minutes

Public Speaking Time

Nothing to report.

2        Apologies  County Cllr Jessell, PCSO Leathers

3        Declarations of Interest  There were no Declarations of Interest

4        Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 27^th September 2021

The Minutes were agreed, and Cllr Bott signed them.

5        Matters arising not covered on the Agenda

Cllr Mrs Sherwood reported that the speed gate on the Abbots Bromley Road had been repaired; the metal ‘Hoar Cross’ sign has been returned.

6        HS2

The Parish Clerk had forwarded a number of emails to the Parish Councillors.

7        Planning        Cllr Major

1. a) Applications received P/2021/01269         felling of an oak tree at Blacksmiths

Cottage, Newborough Road; there were no objections

P/2021/01427         erection of a stable at Chantry Farm, Thorney Lanes; there were no objections

P/2021/01448         retention of use of land from agricultural grazing to grass exercise area at Birchwood House, Abbots Bromley Road; there were no objections

1. b) Applications approved P/2020/01491         conversion and alteration of existing building to accommodate three biomass boilers at Hoar Cross Hall, Maker Lane.  Cllr Major showed the amended plan which includes a noise deadening fence, space between the new building and the houses, and unloading will be done on the other side of the building.  The owners of the Hall are aware of the regulations regarding the noise levels, and will soundproof the boiler room.

P/2021/00880        replacement of one existing roof light and installation of four new roof lights at Lavender Cottage, St Michaels Drive

P/2021/00990        formation of an external restaurant terrace with associated pergola and external staircase at Hoar Cross Hall

P/2021/00991         Listed Building Consent for the formation of an external restaurant terrace with associated pergola and external staircase at Hoar Cross Hall

1. c) Applications refused
2. d) Other planning matters email from ESBC regarding the consultation on planning permission for Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO). This was discussed and the Councillors will contact the Clerk regarding the action to be taken.

P/2020/00941        erection of an agricultural storage building on School Hill – no decision listed

P/2021/00136         application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the continue use of land as a domestic garden of land opposite Swarbourne Cottage, Bow Meadow Lane – no decision recorded

P/2021/00663         formation of additional car parking area at the Meynell Ingram Arms, Abbots Bromley Road

8         Parish Councillors Reports

Highways      Cllr Bott – it was agreed to have a crossroads sign and a ‘Slow’ sign erected on Maker Lane to slow the traffic down; Cllr Bott has not approached the Hall regarding a contribution towards the cost of traffic calming measures.

Cllr Bott is making some progress with the repair of potholes, and he will chase this.

Environment  Cllr Mrs Prince – nothing to report

Footpaths     Cllr Mrs Sherwood – the pond at Jacksons Bank is flooding; Cllr Mrs Sherwood will contact the Duchy office.

9        County Councillor Jessel’s Report No report had been received

10      Borough Councillor Beech’s Report    A new Monitoring Officer is being appointed

11       PCSO Leathers Report

This had been circulated to the Councillors and Lynne ahead of this Meeting

12      Parish Clerk’s Report

The Clerk had met Kim Squires, from Alan Toplis Associates; all had gone well, though there had been questions regarding the website – Lynne had included the relevant information on the new website, but there had been problems with the link.  The Clerk and Lynne have worked together to sort out the issue.  The Clerk thanked Lynne again for setting up the new website.

13      2021-2022 Expenses/2022-2023 Budget and Precept  It was agreed to leave the Precept at £6150.00

14      Finance

The Clerk has circulated the Bank Reconciliation for the end of October; 3p had been added to the deposit account at the end of November.

It was agreed to donate £100 to the British Legion.

It was resolved to pay the following cheques:

Date            Chq     Payee                     Details                   Amount

7^th December 853    Mrs L Bott              Website update       £160.00

7^th December 854    S Gregson               Sp gate/bus shelter £310.00 + £62.00 VAT

7^th December 855    Deer Park Dairy Ltd Room hire                 £28.57 +   £1.43 VAT

7^th December 856    Smith of Derby Ltd  Church clock service £246.00 + £49.70 VAT

7^th December 857    Miss E Goodwin        Expenses                £75.10

SO     Miss E Goodwin        Salary                    £447.85

7^th December 858    HMRC                    PAYE                     £115.40

7^th December 859    Mrs H Sherwood      Plants                     £41.22 +   £8.25 VAT

7^th December 860    Royal British Legion  Donation                £100.00

15      Discussion and ratification of the Media Policy and Publication Scheme

These will be discussed at the March Meeting.

16      Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend – Thursday 2^nd-Sunday 5^th June

Cllr Smith imagined the Big Jubilee Lunch to be similar to the Harvest Festival lunch; it was suggested using the green and parking in Cllr Mrs Prince’s field.  There was a discussion regarding the hire of a marquee.  Lynne will ask for suggestions on the website/in the Newsletter.

17      Website accessibility/generic email addresses

The new website is up and running; the Councillors will set up and use generic email addresses from 1^st January 2022.

18      Bus shelter – Cllr Mrs Sherwood

The bus shelter has been repaired, and Cllr Sherwood has painted the repairs.

19      Tatenhill Airfield – Cllr Major

Cllrs Mrs Prince and Sherwood and Cllr Major visited Mike Sheldon at Tatenhill Airfield.  The flying school is open between 9.00am and 5.00pm.  However, the owners of private planes can use the Airfield at any time.  If there is an issue with noise, it was suggested that the complainant record the number of the plane, the date and time, and report it to the Airfield. There is also a small airfield at Abbots Bromley, so planes may be from there.  The Clerk is to write a letter on Cllr Major’s behalf to be included in the Newsletter.

20      Correspondence  Brochure from Glasdon re street furniture. emails forwarded – 18^th November – reminder of the Zoom Parish Council Forum on 9^th December

23^rd November – Questionnaire for farmers regarding HS2 – to be put on the website

30^th November – grants available from Staffordshire CC re Climate Change eg enhance green spaces – the Clerk to forward to Simon Austen

21      Members Points of Information Cllr Smith raised the issue of warning signs for motorists to be aware of horse riders; it was agreed to ask for examples of incidents of when horse riders had noted issues with motorists, and Cllr Smith will contact Eland Lodge and the stables on Dolesfoot Lane.

22      Dates of next meetings to be held at the Deer Park: Monday 21^st March, Monday 16^th May Meeting and Annual Parish Meeting (in the Church), Monday 20^th June, Monday 19^th September, Monday 5^th December