Cllrs. R Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), AD Jepson, B MacDowall, FA

Reynolds, G Stafford.

M Salt (Clerk)

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. A Farr, K Clarke, L

Selby, R Reeves, M Hamilton.

None

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 June 2010 were proposed

for acceptance by Cllr. Jepson, seconded by Cllr McDowall and

agreed.

for acceptance by Cllr Elliott, seconded by Cllr McDowall and

agreed.

the Tennis Cub had reconsidered their proposal having looked at the

available space in the play area.

major refurbishment of the football pitch; agreed.

Stafford regarding parking for the Cricket President’s Day.

The Clerk reported that the meeting with Notts. CC P3 Footpaths to

agree the works to be undertaken in 2010 had been postponed.

A proposal from NCC to reduce the speed limit on the A614 from

Daybrook (A60) to Ollerton, from 60mph to 50 mph was

considered.

The proposal was supported but there were serious reservations

regarding the enforcement of the speed limit.

will not proceed due to lack of space.

circulated with the papers for the meeting, no issues raised.

The accounts were scrutinised by Cllr Jepson, and consisted of

14 cheques amounting to £11,910.41p. They were proposed

for acceptance by Cllr. Stafford, seconded by Cllr. Davis and

agreed.

There were no applications to consider.

The decisions of Newark and Sherwood Planning Department were

noted.

Cllr. Elliott stated that there was little to report. The majority of

serious incidents occurring at Lowdham, a cash point was removed

and attempt burglaries were reported.

No items.

It was agreed that this should be undertaken by the Recreation

None raised.

The meeting closed at 9.55pm.

Cllrs. R Davis, PJ Elliott, M Hamilton (Chairman), AD Jepson, B

McDowall, FA Reynolds, LM Selby, GD Stafford,

M Salt (Clerk)

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. R Reeves, A Farr,

K Clarke .

None

10/00636/FUL/– application for first floor side extension at 9

Meadow Close, Farnsfield.

Standing Orders suspended to allow Mr Burton to address the

meeting regarding the application; he stated that whilst the

application did not directly affect him he was concerned that if it

were approved a precedent would be set.

Standing Orders were resumed.

After consideration the application was supported; Cllr Jepson

abstained.

10/01044/FUL – erection of a building for B2 and B8 use at

Longlands Farm, Longland Lane, Farnsfield

Concerns were expressed regarding the additional vehicular

movements to and from the site into a narrow lane and using a

proven dangerous access to the A614 (improvements already

planned)

The application was not supported.

10/00944/FUL – application for canopy roof to front elevation of

dwelling at 35 Alexander Road, Farnsfield.

Application supported.

10/01058/FUL – erection of two/single storey rear extension and

loft conversion to form bedroom at 1 Branston Avenue, Farnsfield.

Cllr Elliott declared a non prejudicial interest and took no part in the

discussion.

It was considered that the proposed extension would have a

considerable impact upon the neighbouring property and it was

agreed that the application would not be supported.

10/01076/FUL – single storey extension on to side of existing

property at Ridgeway Cottage, Main Street, Farnsfield.

Application supported.

The decisions of Newark and Sherwood District Council Planning

Department were noted.

Cllr Selby provided an update following the meeting of the group.

Speeding vehicles continue to be an issue; Lowdham – attempt

burglaries at the Post Office and school. Some dogs have been

poisoned at the Bilsthorpe end of Southwell Trail. The group

committing the robbery at Farnsfield Co-op have been arrested.

Farnsfield.

The meeting closed at 8.55pm.

Cllrs. R Davis, A Farr, M Hamilton (Chairman), AD Jepson,

B McDowall, FA Reynolds, GD Stafford,

M Salt (Clerk)

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. R Reeves, L Selby,

K Clarke, P Elliott.

None

10/01091/FULM – erection of 2 poultry houses, associated access,

service room and feed bins as an extension to existing poultry unit

at Baulker Farm, Baulker Lane, Farnsfield

Application supported.

10/01159/FUL/– application for two storey front extension at 10

D’Ayncourt Walk, Farnsfield

Application supported.

10/01148/FUL – proposed dwelling with access to plot 2 at

Siverwood, Broomfield Lane, Farnsfield.

Application not supported on the grounds that the area is currently

heavily parked particularly when Bowls and Tennis matches are

occurring. The site with 4 dwelling will generate an additional 10

cars accessing the road at a busy crossroads. The site is also

particularly busy at school opening and closing times.

The decisions of Newark and Sherwood District Council Planning

Department were noted.

The meeting closed at 8.35pm.

Cllrs. K Clarke, R Davis, M Hamilton (Chairman), AD Jepson,

B McDowall, R Reeves, GD Stafford,

M Salt (Clerk)

Co Cllr A Stewart.

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. L Selby, A Farr,

PJ Elliott. FA Reynolds.

None

The minutes of the meeting held on 27th July 2010 were proposed

for acceptance by Cllr. Jepson, seconded by Cllr Davis and agreed.

proposed for acceptance by Cllr Davis, seconded by Cllr Stafford

and agreed.

acceptance by Cllr. McDowall, seconded by Cllr. Reeves and agreed.

completed.

The Clerk reported that the meeting with Notts. CC P3 Footpaths to

agree the works to be undertaken in 2010 had taken place and a

schedule of works agreed; NCC to deposit £1200 with Farnsfield PC

to cover the cost of the works and path clearance undertaken in

2010.

The Clerk is still in discussion with NCC regarding the light on

Footpath 1 ( Mansfield Road, behind the Old Gaol).

The Chairman suspended Standing Orders at 8pm.

Cllr A Stewart provided an update regarding the remedial works to

the A614 at Rufford.

Consideration was being given to the re-siting of the 30mph limit on

Longland Lane as part of the current review of speed limits.

NCC are facing budget cuts of £150m which will inevitably affect

staffing levels.

Following the pot hole damage to the roads during 2009/10 NCC

received £3m compensation instead of the agreed £24m. to further

exacerbate the situation.

Standing Orders were reinstated at 8.10pm.

Old Gaol has been removed and a replacement should be

forthcoming.

circulated with the papers for the meeting, no issues raised.

The accounts were scrutinised by Cllr Jepson, and consisted of

14 cheques amounting to £9554.40p. They were proposed for

acceptance by Cllr. Clarke, seconded by Cllr. Reeves and

agreed.

annual grant of £250; proposed by Cllr Clarke, seconded by

Cllr Davis and agreed.

There were no applications to consider.

No report

No items

None.

The meeting closed at 9.10pm.

Cllrs. K Clarke, R Davis, PJ Elliott, M Hamilton (Chairman),

AD Jepson, B McDowall, R Reeves, GD Stafford, L Selby,

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. A Farr and

FA Reynolds.

None

proposed for acceptance by Cllr. Reeves, seconded by Cllr Davis and

agreed.

regarding the condition of the wet pour surface areas, have become

slippery.

of top soil placed in the worst areas, the remainder to follow. Cllr

Reeves reported that the shower floor requires painting, and the

sink requires repairing.

regarding the replacement light on the steps.

The Clerk reported that the meeting with Notts. CC P3 Footpaths to

agree the works to be undertaken in 2010 had taken place and a

schedule of works agreed; NCC to deposit £1200 with Farnsfield PC

to cover the cost of the works and path clearance undertaken in

2010.

The Clerk also provided an update regarding a meeting with Notts.

County Council regarding the devolution of some local services to

Parish Councils; nothing agreed at this point just a scoping exercise

but it was noted at the meeting that some of the proposals will be

beyond the ability of some Parish Councils and there may be limited

funding. Further information will be made available at a later date

when the survey has been completed.

mapping out the green areas over the next few months. The Tennis

Club still wish to liaise with the Parish Council as £25-30,000

requires spending on the lights and court surfaces. Options were

being considered regarding the relocation of the Village Centre and

options for raising the funds plus use of the School Field for sporting

purposes. There has been a cut in funding for rugby by 30% and it

likely that other sports will be treated in a similar manner.

of a second notice board with NCC.

replacement shelter is sorted out.

publication in the area, a commercial magazine and the Parish

Council has been allocated a page.

The various items of correspondence were noted.

circulated with the papers for the meeting, no issues raised.

The accounts were scrutinised by Cllr Jepson, and consisted of

9 cheques amounting to £3102.03. They were proposed for

acceptance by Cllr. Clarke, seconded by Cllr. Reeves and

agreed.

annual grant of £250; proposed by Cllr Elliott, seconded by

Cllr Selby and agreed.

10/01351/FUL – application for the erection of a conservatory at 1

Old School Court, Chapel Lane, Farnsfield.

Application supported.

10/1352/FUL – remove entire conifer hedgerow and replace with

Application supported

areas reported that there had been little anti social, or other,

activity. The impact of police cutbacks was discussed and it was

considered that the visible police presence in rural areas would be

reduced considerably. More information will be available at a later

stage.

An asbestos survey of the building has been conducted and was

negative.

None

The meeting closed at 9pm.

Cllrs. K Clarke, R Davis, PJ Elliott, A Farr, M Hamilton (Chairman),

AD Jepson, B McDowall, GD Stafford, L Selby,

Councillor B Laughton.

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. FA Reynolds, R

Reeves and Co Cllr A Stewart.

None

proposed for acceptance by Cllr. Davis, seconded by Cllr Selby and

agreed.

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and General Purposes

The Chairman suspended Standing Orders at 7.34pm.

Cllr. Laughton informed the meeting that the staff involved in the P3

Footpaths Partnership would be cut by 50%.

The proposed cuts in library opening hours was discussed, the main

shortfall in available finance being due to a large increase in Social

Services budget to cater for children taken into care.

The expansion of wind farms was also discussed.

Car parking issues were discussed and it was agreed that the Clerk

email details of the complaint from Patrick Stevens to Cllr. Laughton

to address with Newark & Sherwood DC.

Standing Orders were reinstated at 7.55pm.

caused the surfaces in the play area to be checked regarding the

complaint that they were slippery; they have been inspected and

found to be in good order and do not require any remedial work, the

issue is probably due to leaves on the play surfaces.

pavilion as in previous years.

Better Communities is now in position; it was agreed that

information such as the newsletter should be displayed on it..

awaiting a special crane to remove the old one.

Some concerns were made regarding overhanging hedging in the

Main Street’ Chapel Lane area and the vegetation growing on the

footpath on Station Lane.

Cllr Hamilton had previously raised the matter of gap filling on

Footpath No.9, from Main Street, opposite the Plough to Cotton Mill

Lane; the Clerk has raised this with NCC who have agreed that the

cost should come from the P3 grant provided by them. To be

arranged when the weather is more suitable.

received as a sample. It received mixed reception, was considered

informative but no decision made if the subscription should be paid

in order to received it on a regular basis.

Road whilst the replacement shelter is sorted out.

2010. articles requested.

The various items of correspondence were noted and the Clerk

circulated a copy of the questionnaire to be sent out in the village

requesting views on the reduced opening hours for Farnsfield

Library; several options were proposed including the reduction of 10

hours opening time. A final consultative meeting will be held in

January 2011.

circulated with the papers for the meeting, no issues raised. The

accounts were scrutinised by Cllr Davis, and consisted of 11

cheques amounting to £3548.60. They were proposed for

acceptance by Cllr. McDowall, seconded by Cllr. Elliott and

agreed.

year and for 2011-12 was considered. At the meeting it was

agreed to propose to the current meeting that the precept be

increased to £63,000 in order to keep in step with inflation. He

proposed to the meeting that the precept for 2011-12 be

£63,000. This was seconded by Cllr Jepson, and agreed

unanimously.

None for consideration.

Cllr Selby reported that at the last meeting the main concern at

Lowdham was handbag snatching by persons making door to door

calls. Bilsthorpe was affected mainly by disorder and vandalism

arising from drink associated behaviour; there had also been a

spate of lead thefts.

Burglaries in Farnsfield have reduced by 64% over the same period

last year, generally fairly quiet.

The attacks on a house on Parfitt Drive where the contents of dog

bins were systematically thrown at a house occupied by Asians was

being monitored; it was agreed that the nearby dog bin be sealed

temporarily to see if this prevented the offenders continuing their

actions. The police were not considering this to be a racial incident,

but regular patrols would check the area.

The lights on the stage have been repaired temporarily but more

robust dimmer controls are required and will be installed.

None

The meeting closed at 9.10pm.

Cllrs.K Clarke, R Davis, L Selby (Chairman), AD Jepson, B McDowall,

FA Reynolds

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. R Reeves, A Farr,

PJ Elliott, M Hamilton, GD Stafford.

None

10/01612/FUL – erection of a single storey extension to the front

elevation at 1 Mansfield Road, Farnsfield

Application supported.

10/01663/FUL/– application for first floor front extension at

Fielding, Main Street, Farnsfield

Application supported.

The decisions made by Newark & Sherwood District Council were

noted.

The meeting closed at 7.50pm.