The Warwick Arms Public House Main Street Farnsfield
Application supported, comments were made that whatever is done to the exterior it should be in keeping with the conservation area.
No details were included regarding access to the upper floor of the property.
09/00201/FUL, 09/00084/LBC – extension to existing dwelling to
create live-work unit at Swan Lodge, Upper Hexgreave.
Application supported.
09/00025/FUL – erection of two storey house with internal garage at Millcote, Southwell Road, Farnsfield.
Application supported.
Community Safety Group
The Chairman stated that following the response from Notts. CC regarding interactive traffic signs the matter would be discussed at the safety group meeting.
There has been a change of management of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme at Worksop and the Farnsfield proposals from Elaine Holt had not been dealt with and required a new proposal to be submitted.
Vandalism and security
A general discussion took place regarding the continuing incidents of vandalism in the parish, the latest being the damage to the bus shelter on Main Street.
Farnsfield Village Centre
The Clerk reported that the new gas boiler had been installed and the gas fire in the Scout Room removed, the final phase of the work would be completed in the next few weeks when bookings permit.
The meeting closed at 8.55pm.
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FARNSFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a
meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
14th
April 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. KJ Clarke, R Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), M
Hamilton, AD Jepson, B McDowall, FA Reynolds, LM Selby, G
Stafford
M Salt (Clerk)
Apologies for
absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr. M Pritchett
and Co R Reeves.
Declaration of interest
None declared.
Planning
applications
The following applications were considered:
09/00375/ADV – 3 fascia signs and 1 hanging sign at The
Warwick Arms Public House, Main Street, Farnsfield.
Application supported.
09/00484/FUL – alterations to external elevations and
installation of plant (revised design) at The Warwick Arms
Public House, Main Street, Farnsfield.
Application supported in principle; concerns were expressed
regarding the lack of information to show the access to the
first floor of the property and the parking provision; the
application form showed ‘not applicable’ and information
should be provided regarding present and future provision.
09/00414/FUL – additional velux windows at 26 Cockett Lane,
Farnsfield.
Application supported.
Public meeting at
Edingley regarding proposed Gypsy planning application.
The Chairman informed the meeting of the proposal to
consider a planning application for a gypsy caravan dwelling
and development on Allseford Lane, Edingley. At a public
meet over 200 people objected to the proposal. He also
stated that Newark & Sherwood DC were required to approve 84
gypsy spaced in the district.
It was proposed by Cllr Stafford that a letter of objection
be submitted by Farnsfield Parish Council on the grounds
that there would be an impact on Farnsfield, Allseford Road
was a narrow lane and there would be resulting traffic in
Farnsfield and such a development would not be in keeping
with the neighbouring countryside.
Seconded by Cllr Hamilton and agreed unanimously.
Village Gala
Cllr Hamilton provided an update on behalf of himself and
Cllr Reeves of their meeting with the gala organising group
and had given serious consideration to the use of the Acres.
There were concerns regarding parking but the organisers had
given assurances that only event traffic would be on the
Acres and other parking would be located.
Cllr Elliott expressed his concerns stating that he did not
consider the Acres to be a suitable venue and wished to know
what arrangements were to be made to renovate the field in
the event of damage to the surface.
Cllr Hamilton stated that adequate insurance provision would
be available and sufficient arrangements would be made to
minimise damage and disruption.
Cllr Hamilton and Reeves to keep the Council informed
following future meetings.
The meeting closed at 8.35pm.
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FARNSFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the
Annual Parish Meeting held at 7.00pm on Tuesday 28th
April 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Clllr. PJ Elliott (Chairman)
Cllrs. K Clarke, AD Jepson, R Davis, FA Reynolds, G
Stafford, L Selby
Co Cllr A Stewart.
3 members of the public.
PCSO Kate Anstey
M Salt, Clerk
Minutes of the previous meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 28th April
2008 were circulated to those present.
Matters arising
Interactive signs – Cllr Stewart detailed the criteria
regarding the installation of the signs and stated that
Farnsfield did not meet the current criteria.
Parking in Farnsfield – it was stated that only one ticket
had been issued. There was a current requirement for the
enforcement officers to wait for 30 seconds for the data
input and printing of the ticket plus the grace time
currently allowed.
Cllr Stewart agreed to raise the matter of grace time as it
was preventing effective enforcement. A similar situation
exists in Lowdham where only two tickets have been issued.
Cllr Jepson suggested that there was no need for a grace
period when parking was on double yellow lines as the
offence is committed immediately.
Cllr Stewart agreed to request a review of the scheme.
Annual report
The Clerk circulated his annual report for 2008-9 for
information.
No questions or comments ensued.
Parish Matters
Jenny Frost requested replacement first aid boxes in the
Village Centre as the current ones had disappeared.
Cllr Stewart stated that the programme to replace the light
in Farnsfield was almost complete. The new lights are higher
and gave out more light and were 25% more efficient than the
old ones.
Cllr Clarke stated that a complaint had been made that the
new lights shone into a resident’s bedroom, and the light
had been fitted with a baffle to stop the glare.
Cllr Stewart said that Cockett Lane/A617 junction had been
completed well in advance of the target date with
considerable savings on the budget. Progress was being made
regarding the maintenance of the White Post roundabout.
PCSO Anstey suggested that some bushes on the Parfitt Drive
parking area be pruned as they were blocking the view of the
parking spaces.
She also suggested that the bench outside the Warwick Arms
be removed to sop the local youths from gathering and
depositing litter.
It was agreed that any decision regarding the bench should
not be taken until the Warwick Arms are opened as a
Co-operative Store.
Cllr Stafford raised concerns regarding parking on Station
Lane when the Cricket Club is used stating that emergency
vehicles were having difficulty with access.
Cllr Elliott commented that residents adjacent to the
football area on Wilson’s Field had complaint of the use of
bad language. PCSO Anstey said that attention will be paid
to the area and she would speak with residents.
No other matters were raised and the meeting closed at
7.25pm.
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FARNSFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a
meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
28th
April 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. KJ Clarke, R Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), M
Hamilton, AD Jepson, FA Reynolds, LM Selby, G Stafford
M Salt (Clerk)
Apologies for
absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr. M Pritchett
and Co R Reeves and B McDowall.
Declaration of interest
Regarding the planning application by the Bowls Club, it is
recorded that the land is leased to the Bowls Club by the
Parish Council.
Cllr Elliott declared a non prejudicial interest in the
planning application made by White Post Farm, being the
business advisor.
Minutes of the previous meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 24th March
2009 were proposed for acceptance by Cllr. Selby, seconded
by Cllr Davis and agreed.
The minutes of the Finance and General Purposes Committee
held on 14th April were noted.
Matters arising
Cllr Elliott stated that he had written to Mr Rhodes
regarding his request for payment for the church clock
repairs as he was unable to visit him personally. It was
restated that the Council would not consider any
retrospective claims and there was no change in the
decision. The Clerk was requested to send a further letter
restating the position of the Council.
Recreation Grounds
Memorial Recreation Ground –
Graffiti on the sign to be removed.
Acres –
The Clerk produced detailed of the costs received from
Ulyetts to undertake out of season maintenance of the
football pitch and undertake the marking out in the new
season and this was agreed with the contract with Brian
Stocks being concluded on 31st May 2009.
Cllr. Hamilton provided an update regarding his meeting with
the organisers of the proposed village fete in July and his
consultation with local residents where no objections had
been received.
The Chairman suspended Standing Orders to allow Mr Caldicott
and Mr Whilde to comment upon the proposed arrangements.
They stated that at previous fetes approximately 2000-2500
had attended mostly local residents. Parking had not
presented a problem in the past.
They would have adequate insurance to cover public liability
and restore any damage caused to the field by vehicles
although stringent precautions would be undertaken to
prevent the occurrence of damage.
It was agreed that the football pitch should be roped off as
it would have been treated and seeded by the time the fete
takes place.
After a detailed discussion firm assurances were given to
the Council that the event would be closely controlled and
well organised the aim being to have a good event and to
cause minimal disruption to others.
Standing Orders were reinstated at 8.05pm.
Cllr Davis proposed that the fete should be held at the
Acres given the level of commitment from the organisers,
seconded by Cllr. Selby and agreed. Cllr Jepson voted
against and Cllr Clarke abstained.
Parfitt Drive –
some damage to the fence and repairs required to the
see-saw.
Wilson’s Field –Cllr
Stafford stated that he had switched the lights off for the
summer period.
Footpaths and highways
The Clerk reported that discussions were still continuing
regarding the proposal to sign Crab Nook Lane with a view to
discouraging vehicular traffic from using the lane.
Parish Plan Reports
·
Planning-
concerns expressed regarding the slow progress being made at
the Warwick Arms site; the site is now becoming an eyesore
in the centre of the village.
·
Education and sport –
Football provision has been dealt with earlier. It was noted
that the Tennis Club mini section are the Nottinghamshire
champions.
·
Environment and tourism –
it was agreed that the village would be entered in the Best
Kept Village Competition although Cllr Jepson expressed some
concerns regarding the state of premises on the Main Street.
·
Transport –
it was noted that all of the bus shelters now had signs and
timetables; the shelter opposite the Church still awaiting
replacement.
·
Communications –
newsletter published and the web site up to date and much
improved.
Financial matters
The accounts including 16 cheques amounting to £6166.63p
having been previously circulated to Councillors and
scrutinised by Cllr Davis were proposed for acceptance by
Cllr Jepson, seconded by Cllr Stafford and approved.
Planning applications
The following applications were considered:
09/00366/FUL – erection of gift shop and pet centre at White
Post Modern Farm, Farnsfield.
Application supported
Cllr Elliott abstained having declared an interest.
09/0335/FUL – erection of single storey extension to
pavilion at Farnsfield Bowling Club.
Application supported.
Community safety
group
Cllr Elliott stated that there was nothing to report.
The Clerk informed the meeting that he had provided a
statement to the Police regarding damage at the Village
Centre.
Village Centre –
it was agreed that the Clerk seek estimates for the
replacement of the remaining old gas boilers as a priority
rather that replacing chairs.
The meeting closed at 8.55pm.
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FARNSFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a
meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
26th
May 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. KJ Clarke, R Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), M
Hamilton, AD Jepson, FA Reynolds, LM Selby, G Stafford
M Salt (Clerk)
Apologies for
absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr. M Pritchett,
B McDowall.
The Chairman suspended Standing Orders at 7.35pm and made
the following report to the Council:
Cllr Elliott stated that the complaints made against him by
the Clerk following the meeting of 24th June 2008
had been dealt with by the Standards Committee of Newark &
Sherwood District Council and he was in possession of the
report and findings of the Committee. He stated that he
wished to make the Council aware of the report and decision
prior to the report being released to the public.
He read through the report in detail and read out the
results and reasons for the decisions.
Cllr Elliott stated that he would not be appealing against
the decision and read out the Committees recommendation that
training in the Code of Conduct would be beneficial to all
members of the Council, including the Clerk.
Cllr Davis stated that he had discussed the report with the
Chairman and was of the opinion that some lessons could be
learned in respect of declarations of interest.
Standing Orders were reinstated at 7.50pm.
Minutes of the previous meetings
The minutes of the meeting of 14th April 2009
were proposed for acceptance by Cllr Davis, seconded by Cllr
Stafford and agreed.
The minutes of the meeting of 28th April 2009
were proposed for acceptance by Cllr. Jepson, seconded by
Cllr. Davis and agreed.
Matters arising
Cllr Reynolds requested that the meeting reconsider its
decisions not to pay Mr CG Rhodes for the costs he incurred
to replace the hammer of the Church Clock. Cllr Reynolds
stated that he considered the clock to be a parish facility
and the damage had been caused by the previous vicar, who
paid for the repairs at the time but these repairs had not
prevented the hammer from breaking a second time resulting
in Mr Rhodes replacing the hammer.
He also stated that he appreciated that Mr Rhodes should
have sought permission to repair the clock if the Council
were to pay and in hindsight realised that he had made a
mistake.
Mr Rhodes had been persistent in his arguments that the
clock was a public facility and had again requested payment
from the Parish Council.
Cllr Jepson proposed that the Council should reverse it
previous decision not to pay for the replacement on this
occasion only, without prejudice.
Cllr Davis seconded the proposal and it was agreed
unanimously.
Appointment of Chairman
The Clerk advised the meeting that this was the annual
meeting and the appointment of the Chairman, Vice Chair and
members of committees should be considered.
Cllr Elliott enquired if there were any proposals for the
office of Chairman.
Cllr Reeves proposed that the current Chairman, Vice Chair
and members of Committees be elected en bloc. Cllr Davis
enquired if the Chairman, Vice Chair and other members of
the Committees were willing to stand, all agreed.
The proposal was seconded by Cllr Reynolds and agreed
unanimously.
The appointed officers and committee members are:
Chairman – Cllr PE Elliott
Vice Chair – Cllr L Selby
Appointment of
Committee members
Recreation Grounds
Committee
Cllr G Stafford
Cllr KJ Clarke
Cllr M Pritchett
Cllr R Reeves
Village Centre
Committee
Cllr KJ Clarke
Cllr M Hamilton
Cllr. G Stafford
Cllr M Pritchett
Finance and
General Purposes
Cllr. R Davis
Cllr AD Jepson
Cllr FA Reynolds
Cllr B McDowall
Declaration of interest
None declared.
Recreation Grounds
Memorial Recreation Ground –
The Clerk stated that all of the repairs identified in the
inspection report had been completed. The hard core had been
placed at the entrance to the bowls/tennis court.
Acres –Cllr
Reeves stated that Farnsfield Villa had played 8 matches
during the season. The Clerk informed the meeting that the
football pitch would be treated with weed-killer and
reseeded during the summer break; the movement of the goal
posts was also being considered.
Parfitt Drive –
The Clerk reported that all of the identified defects had
been repaired.
Wilson’s Field
Cllr Stafford reported that the sign at the top of the steps
required turning around in order that dog walkers would see
it.
Footpaths and highways
Comments were made that unlawful riding of motor cycles was
occurring on the play areas. Hedges and trees required
cutting alongside the footpaths on Main Street and The
Green.
Cllr Elliott stated that he had been contacted by Patrick
Stevens regarding the widescale abuse of the parking
regulations caused by the delays in issuing tickets. It was
agreed that this matter had been referred to Co Cllr Stewart
at the previous meeting and he had agreed to request a
review of the enforcement conditions.
Cllr Elliott reported that the White Post roundabout should
be refurbished by Ulyetts in the near future as the
necessary paperwork had been submitted to Nott. County
Council.
Parish Plan Reports
Planning –
Cllr Jepson stated that comments on the Strategic Plan
proposals were required by the following Friday, the Clerk
agreed to submit comments on the proposals.
Education and Sport –
no matters to reort.
Environment and tourism –
The Clerk reported that the application for the Best Kept
Village Competition would be submitted following the meeting
when the cheque had been signed.
Public transport –
it was noted that the bus stop on the Main Street had been
replaced.
Communications –
The Strategic Plan to be signposted from the Parish website
plus a reminder regarding overgrown hedges. A newsletter to
be published in July.
Correspondence
The Clerk circulated various items of correspondence for
information including the Code of Conduct training at Kelham
Hall on 3rd July 2009.
Finance
Accounts –
the schedule of accounts was circulated prior to the
meeting; the accounts were scrutinised by Cllr. Jepson and
included 16 cheques amounting to £10,560.19p and were
proposed for acceptance by Cllr Davis, seconded by Cllr
Reynolds and agreed.
Boiler repairs – Village Centre
The Clerk presented the costs to place the two remaining old
boilers in the Village Centre with a combination boiler and
also eliminate the need to heat water for the library via an
immersion heating system.
It was agreed unanimously to replace the boilers as
proposed.
Audit of accounts 2008-9
The Clerk reported that the audit of accounts had been
completed by the Internal Auditor and they would be
presented to the Council for approval at the next meeting.
Planning applications
The following planning applications were considered:
09/00413/FUL – retention of mobile home and erection of
single storey extension to form swimming pool and associated
facilities at Farnsfield House, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield.
Application supported.
09/00575/FUL & 09/00576/LBC – application for removal of 20th
century extensions; replacement of north wing (previously
truncated); extension to west elevation; internal works in
light of modern alterations; replacement and upgrading of
electrical and heating services; re-use of attic space as
accommodation. External works to include the restoration of
the former main driveway at Farnsfield Hall, Blidworth Road,
Farnsfield.
Application supported.
09/00618/FUL – erection of proposed dwelling, removal of
existing trees on land adjacent to the Limes, Chapel Lane,
Farnsfield
Application supported.
Community Safety
Group
Cllr Elliott reported that at a recent meeting of the group
in Lowdham it had been agreed that Bilsthorpe be included in
the area.
Information is currently being sought from Newark and
Sherwood DC regarding CCTV systems.
Concerns had been expressed regarding the use of speed guns
as there was no police back up.
Parking was referred to, previously discussed.
The first anti social behaviour contract had been issued to
a 15year old boy in Farnsfield.
The Neighbourhood Watch meeting had not been successful as
only 2 members of the public attended and a further meeting
was to be arranged.
Farnsfield Village
Centre
No items to report.
Agenda items for
the next meeting
None declared.
The meeting closed at 9.20pm
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FARNSFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of a
meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
23rd
June 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. KJ Clarke, PJ Elliott (Chairman), M Pritchett, LM
Selby,
M Salt (Clerk)
Co Cllr. B Laughton.
Apologies for
absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs. Davis, AD
Jepson, B McDowall. FA Reynolds, M Hamilton, R Reeves, GD
Stafford.
Co Cllr A Stewart, Dist Cllr N Armstrong.
Declarations of interest
None declared.
Minutes of the previous meetings
The minutes of the meeting held on 26th May2009
were proposed for acceptance by Cllr. Selby, seconded by
Cllr Clarke and agreed.
Recreation Grounds
Memorial Recreation Ground –
The Clerk stated that he had placed an order for the defects
identified in the inspection report to be rectified.
Acres –
No matters reported.
Parfitt Drive –
No issues on the play area. The Clerk stated that he had
received a communication form the Police suggesting the
removal of the dog bin from Parfitt Drive following an
incident when the contents had been emptied and thrown on a
nearby house. It was considered inappropriate to move the
bin but to enquire if the bin could be fitted with a secure
lid.
Wilson’s Field
The Clerk reported that he has requested action regarding
the sign reported by Cllr Stafford. Cllr Pritchett enquired
if the hard play area could be remarked. Comment was made
that the trees were growing higher and could consideration
be given to pruning them, not considered to be a hazard to
anyone.
The Chairman suspended Standing Orders at 7.50pm.
Cllr. Laughton provided an update regarding the change in
direction to be taken by the County Council following the
success of the Conservative Party at the last elections.
He stated that the policies relating to interactive speed
signs, the application of speed limits would be considered.
A spending review is under way, the capital programmes has
been placed on hold whilst consideration id taken as to how
to improve local services.
Standing Orders were resumed at 8pm.
Footpaths and highways
Concerns were raised regarding hedges encroaching upon
footpaths some becoming hazardous. The Clerk to liaise with
the County Council and make arrange for some maintenance to
be undertaken.
An update was provided regarding the debris on the footpath
adjacent to the Warwick Arms, a wall pulled over by vandals.
Most having been cleared and the Co-operative requested to
remove the remainder by the County Council.
White Post roundabout, likely to be sorted by the end of
July 2009.
Parish Plan Reports
Planning –
The Clerk stated that he had replied to the District Council
after the last meeting and had posted details of the
Strategic Plan on the Parish website.
Education and Sport –
no matters to report.
Environment and tourism –
The Clerk reported that the application for the Best Kept
Village Competition had been submitted and a reply following
the judging of the first round could be expected in the
first week of July.
Cllr Elliott reported that following entry into the Village
Hall competition, two judges inspected the Village Hall on
23rd June 2009 and seemed to be satisfied with
the answers and documents provided, a result is not expected
until late July. Cllr Elliott thanked Jane for her
attendance at the meeting and support provided at the
inspection.
Public transport –
no items
Communications –
A newsletter to be published in July.
Correspondence
The Clerk circulated various items of correspondence for
information.
Finance
Accounts –
the schedule of accounts was circulated prior to the
meeting; the accounts were scrutinised by Cllr. Jepson and
included 9 cheques amounting to £2412.60p and were proposed
for acceptance by Cllr Clarke, seconded by Cllr Pritchett
and agreed.
Accounts 2008-9
The Clerk had previously circulated all Councillors with
full details of the accounts for 2008-9 including the papers
required to be completed for the audit.
There were no matters raised; the questions at Part 2 were
all considered and answered. The accounts were proposed for
acceptance by Cllr Pritchett, seconded by Cllr Selby and
approved.
The return was signed by the Chairman and the Clerk.
Planning applications
09/00778-FUL – erection of replacement dwelling at Willow
Fen, Station Lane, Farnsfield.
Application supported.
Cllr Clarke abstained declaring a non prejudicial interest.
09/00577/FUL – residential
development of 2 semi detached dwellings to replace existing
semi detached dwellings at Rufford Forest Farm Cottages,
Kirklington Road, Farnsfield
Application supported.
09/00663/FUL – extension at Kota Tinggi, Mansfield Road,
Farnsfield.
Application supported.
Community Safety
Group
No report – next meeting scheduled for 13th July
2009.
Farnsfield Village
Centre
The Clerk reported that he had placed the order for the
boilers to be replaced.
Agenda items for
the next meeting
None declared.
The meeting closed at 8.55pm.
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FARNSFIELD
PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of
a meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
28th
July 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. R
Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), AD Jepson, B
McDowall, R Reeves, FA Reynolds, LM Selby, G
Stafford
M Salt
(Clerk)
Co Cllr A
Stewart.
Apologies
for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr. M Pritchett,
K Clarke, and M Hamilton.
Declarations of interest
None
declared.
Minutes
of the previous meetings
The
minutes of the meeting held on 23rd June 2009 were proposed
for acceptance by Cllr. Elliott, seconded by Cllr Selby and
agreed.
Standing
Orders were suspended at 7.32pm.
Cllr
Stewart informed the meeting that Wheelhouse Park had
opened; he and Cllr Selby had attended the opening event.
He
stated that since the recent election a review has been
undertaken of the County Council’s spending plans; a £25m
deficit had been identified and steps were being taken to
identify savings. A potential saving was the deferring of
the plans to create a new Highways Depot at Bilsthorpe, but
due to contractual restrictions it had not been possible to
stop the project.
Speed
restrictions were to be reviewed and all limits should be
aligned with village signs.
The
Clerk commented that the seat on Southwell Road was in a
poor state of repair and required removing.
Cllr
Reeves commented upon the poor state of the footpaths on
Station Lane.
Cllr
Stafford commented on the difficulties caused by vehicles
being parked on footpaths.
Cllr
Stewart informed the meeting that the agreements with
Ulyetts to maintain the White Post roundabout had been
agreed.
Standing
Orders were reinstated at 7.55pm.
Recreation Grounds
Memorial
Recreation Ground –
The
grass around the seat at the Tennis Courts requires cutting.
Acres –
It was
agreed that bookings for the football pitches would be via
Cllr Reeves who will maintain a diary of bookings. The
village fete held at the Acres was a success and no damage
was caused to the field; no problems were reported.
Parfitt Drive –
gates broken off over the weekend and had been replaced.
Wilson’s
Field –
hedge
cutting due during the following week, grass in the corner
requires cutting.
Footpaths and highways
The
Clerk provided an update following the meeting he had with
Matt Duckworth, Notts CC on 30th June 09 – any
complaints regarding motor cycles on footpaths and
bridleways should be sent to the Police as they have an
increased ‘off road’ facility. The styles into the Acres
woodland from the field owned by P Stevens to be replaced
with gates; considerable damage has been caused in Combs
wood due to forestry work, this will be reinstated; the
steps on the footpath leading to Combs wood are to be
reinstated; the footpaths on the land belonging to Mr
Strawson will be realigned. A process has been agreed
regarding issuing letter to occupants where hedges are
overgrowing the footpaths – the Clerk will issue a letter
requesting the work to be done, should this be ignored the
normal warning letters will be issued by the County Council.
The potholes on Brickyard Lane will receive attention.
Comment
was made that the drain cover on Main Street was lifted off
during heavy storms causing damage to a car during the last
storm.
The
visibility splays at Cockett Lane/A617 required cutting.
Parish
Plan Reports
Planning
–
no
matters.
Education and Sport –
no matters to report.
Environment and tourism –
The
Clerk reported that we had not been successful in the Best
Kept Village Competition.
No
update regarding the Village Hall competition.
The
Clerk reported that he had received the notice board to
display the map of the footpaths and required a site for the
notice board.
Public
transport –
no items.
Communications –
It was
agreed to publish a newsletter during July and the Clerk
asked for any items for insertion. The recent public meeting
to review the opinion of the public regarding community
safety and Neighbourhood Watch schemes was poorly attended
and it was agreed to run another on at 6.60pm on Tuesday 8th
September 2009.
Correspondence –
The Clerk circulated various items of correspondence for
information.
Accounts
–
scrutinised by Cllr Davis. Cllr Reeves commented that the
charges for pitch rental appeared high and it was agreed
that a comparison would be made with surrounding parishes.
The
accounts consisting of 15 cheques amounting to £9541.59p
were proposed for acceptance by Cllr Stafford, seconded by
Cllr Jepson and approved.
Planning
applications
The
following planning application was considered:
09/00859-FULM – Demolition of four existing poultry sheds,
erection of six replacement poultry sheds, reception
building and relocation of access at Baulker Site Bungalow,
Baulker Lane Farnsfield.
Application supported.
Safer
Neighbourhood Group
Cllr
Elliott reported that he and Cllr Selby had attended the
last meeting of the group. Speeding was discussed; SNG had
received a letter following a fatal road accident at Lowdham.
Bilsthorpe had joined the group and a report was made of
major problems surrounding racial issues.
A
discussion had taken place regarding the police coverage of
the area and concerns were expressed at the low coverage and
that Pc Beddington was not being replaced. The SNG had
raised the matter with the Divisional Commander, Dave
Wakelin and the Chief Constable.
Parking
was also discussed and the problems being caused by the
previous rule that 10 minutes discretion should be allowed,
now reduced to 5 minutes before a ticket issued; the
comments from the meeting that the system was almost a waste
of time and ineffective.
Comment
was made that some yellow lines were not legally displayed
but following an inspection by Notts. CC were found to be in
order.
Farnsfield
Village Centre
Information signs were requested to be placed on the stage
lighting.
Church
Clock
The
meeting was informed that George Rhodes had asked the
Council for permission to reset the clock as it had stopped.
The matter
was considered and it was agreed that this was not a matter
for the Parish Council and George Rhodes was not contracted
to attend to the clock. The Parish Council has only agreed
to pay for the annual service and inspection of the clock
and to consider making a contribution towards the cost of
repairs prior to them being undertaken.
The
meeting closed at 9.40pm.
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FARNSFIELD
PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of
a meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
22nd
September 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. KJ
Clarke, R Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), M Hamilton, AD
Jepson, B McDowall, R Reeves, FA Reynolds, G Stafford
M Salt
(Clerk)
Co Cllr A
Stewart. Cllr B Laughton.
Apologies
for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr. M Pritchett
and L Selby.
Minutes
of previous meetings
The
minutes of the meeting held on 27th July 2009
were proposed for acceptance by Cllr. Jepson, seconded by
Cllr Davis and accepted.
The
minutes of the Finance and General Purposes Committee held
on 11th August 2009 were noted.
Standing
Orders were suspended at 7.35pm..
Cllr
Stewart informed the meeting that there should now be 2
signs on Crabnook Lane, one at either end.
The
matter of the speed limit on Longland Lane raised by Mr
Linney has been noted and will be considered when the County
Council consider the parameters in 201. Cllr Laughton said
that all 30 and 40mph limits will be reviewed following a
reappraisal of the work being undertaken by NCC.
Cllr
Stewart suggested that the Parish Council may wish to
replace the seat removed from Southwell Road, or to make an
application under the Building Better Communities project.
The
state of the footpaths on Station Lane was discussed and
Cllr Stewart stated that some work could be considered but
the sites required identification.
Speeding
was discussed and Cllr Stewart informed the meeting that
Inspector Gann had 2 more officers trained to use the radar
guns and the speeding problem in villages would be discussed
at a meeting between Cllr Stewart and Chief Inspector
Charlton.
Paul
Inman of Nottinghamshire Police to address the meeting
regarding alcohol exclusion orders.
He
commented upon the current efforts to prevent the sale of
alcohol to persons under age.
He then
went on to outline the powers available to the police if an
exclusion order were in place.
He
suggested that should the Parish Council wish to pursue this
then an application should be made to Newark & Sherwood
District Council (Legal and Licensing Dept), the
consultative process will take approximately 4 months.
He then
answered several questions regarding parental
responsibility, the extent of the exclusion order.
The
Chairman thanked Mr Inman for the information
The Clerk
informed the meeting that Newark & Sherwood DC had approved
the Dog Control Order for the district. The proposal for the
Acres had been withdrawn and no order will be in place as
the ‘6 dog’ control order was considered to be inappropriate
as no evidence had been produced to the committee. It would
be a case of a new application if it was considered
appropriate to have a dog control order applicable to the
site.
Standing
Orders were reinstated at 8.05pm.
Declarations of interest
Cllr
Elliott stated that he may declare an interest at item 14
when the administration support for the Clerk was discussed.
Recreation Grounds
Memorial
Recreation Ground –
No items
Acres –
Cllr
Reeves reported that the football pitch was in good
condition but moles had become active. Cllr Hamilton
requested that a sign be placed on Cotton Mill Lane to
indicate the location of the Acres.
Parfitt Drive –
gates broken off again following the recent repair work. A
price had been obtained to replace the wooden fence with one
more substantial - £5100.
It was
agreed that some work had to be undertaken to make the area
secure and the Clerk was requested to get further quotes.
The Clerk suggested that it may be appropriate to have light
installed and would make enquiries with Notts. County
Council regarding the costs as this had been effective to
reduce crime and anti social behaviour in other council
areas.
Wilson’s
Field – concerns expressed regarding leaves on the steps on
the footpath from Mansfield Road.
Footpaths and highways
The
hedges at Silverdale, Broomfield Lane are severely overgrown
and obstructing the footpaths and obscuring the street name
signs – the Clerk to write to Carmalor and request action.
Cllr
McDowall requested that a letter be sent to NCC to request
give way signs at the junction of the Green and Blidworth
Road.
Parish
Plan Reports
Planning
–
The
Clerk informed the meeting that there were details of an
outline planning application for a number of houses on land
off Mansfield Road on NSDC planning website; not yet out for
consultation.
Education and Sport –
no matters to report.
Environment and tourism –
Cllr
McDowall provided an update following the public meeting to
discuss Neighbourhood Watch and other matters. He said that
the meeting had a good attendance and several issues were
raised. Several forms had been signed and Kate Anstey, PCSO,
was collating them. The Clerk reported that he was in
possession of the map cabinet and sought ideas to locate it.
Public
transport –
no items.
Communications –
Discussions took place to enhance the circulation of the
newsletter and distribute to the parts of the village not in
receipt of the Trader. Some of the attendees at the public
meeting offered to distribute locally, e.g. Parfitt Drive
area.
Correspondence –
The Clerk circulated various items of correspondence for
information.
Finance
Accounts
–
scrutinised by Cllr Davis. The accounts consisting of 16
cheques amounting to £5771.89 were proposed for acceptance
by Cllr Hamilton, seconded by Cllr Jepson and approved.
Section
137 application
The Clerk
reminded the meeting of an application for funding received
from the British Legion in November 2008 and after brief
consideration they were requested to obtain three quotes for
the work on the memorial. These quotes have been obtained
and were considered by the Council. It was felt that the
Council should not determine the supplier but agree a
donation towards the cost. Cllr Clarke proposed that £500 be
granted, seconded by Cllr Davis and agreed unanimously.
Safer
Neighbourhood Group
Cllr
Elliott reported that at the last meeting held at Lowdham
rural policing had been discussed and the Divisional Police
Commander Ch Supt Wakelin would attend a future meeting to
discuss policing issues.
Vandalism,
graffiti and Neighbourhood Watch were also discussed.
A second
ASBO has been issued, there are now two residents in
Farnsfield subject to an ASBO order.
Village
Centre
No items.
Agenda
items for the next meeting
None
raised.
The Clerk
left the meeting at 9.05pm.
Administrative support for the Clerk
This
matter was raised by Cllr. Davis having been previously
considered on 24th June 2008 and a decision made
to award the contract. The award of the contract had been
placed on hold.
The matter
was discussed in the absence of the public and various
options were considered and the matter adjourned until the
13th October 2009 when further information
considered relevant was available.
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FARNSFIELD
PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of
a meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
13th
October 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. KJ
Clarke, R Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), AD Jepson, B
McDowall, R Reeves, LM Selby G Stafford
M Salt
(Clerk)
Apologies
for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr. FA Reynolds
and M Hamilton.
The
Clerk informed the meeting that he had received a letter of
resignation from Cllr M Pritchett effective immediately.
The
Chairman informed the meeting that the PCSO Kate Anstey had
resigned as PCSO but would be replaced.
It was
agreed to change the agenda and deal with the item
‘administrative support to the Clerk’ after planning matters
with the public excluded, if any present.
Declarations of interest
Cllr
Elliott declared a potential interest when the support for
the Clerk was discussed.
Planning
applications
The
following applications were considered:
09/01390/FUL
– householder application for insertion of velux window in
east face of garage roof at Bramble Cottage, Quaker Lane,
Farnsfield.
Application supported.
09/01418/FUL
– change of use of agricultural land to domestic garden at
Hill Close House, Cockett Lane, Farnsfield.
Application supported but comments to be made noting the
presence of a substantial building on the current
agricultural land and the proposed change of use from
agricultural to domestic would not infer any retrospective
planning approval for the building.
Planning
decisions
None
received from Newark and Sherwood District Council.
The Clerk
left the meeting at 8.10pm.
No members
of the public were present.
Administrative support for the Clerk
Cllr Davis
continued with this matter adjourned from 22nd September
2009.
Following
some discussion the conclusion was as follows:
‘It was
also concluded that additional admin. support must be
provided for the following reasons :-
Because of
the variety of days and hours that the public use the
Council facilities they may need to contact the Clerk at any
time during the day or evening and any day in the week. It
was concluded that it is unreasonable to expect one person
to provide this service.
In
addition admin. support is necessary to have knowledge of
and access to the Council / Clerk's admin. systems and to
provide backup support in the Clerk's absence.
It was
concluded that that there should be informal discussions
between the Clerk and the Council on the best way to provide
the admin. support, starting with a ' blank sheet'.
A formal
decision was therefore made to rescind the decision to
appoint Executive Development Ltd.’
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FARNSFIELD
PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of
a meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
27th
October 2009 in the Library, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. KJ
Clarke, R Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), M Hamilton, AD
Jepson, R Reeves, LM Selby
M Salt
(Clerk)
Apologies
for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr. FA Reynolds,
B McDowall and G Stafford.
Minutes
of the previous meetings
The
minutes of the meeting held on 22nd September
2009 were proposed for acceptance by Cllr. Jepson, seconded
by Cllr. Davis and agreed.
The
minutes of the meeting of 13th October 2009 were
proposed for acceptance by Cllr. Davis, seconded by Cllr.
Jepson and agreed.
Declarations of interest
None
Recreation Grounds
Memorial
Recreation Ground –
The
Clerk reported that the repairs identified in the inspection
report had been completed.
Acres –
Cllr
Reeves reported that the lock on the gate to the Acres was
missing.
Parfitt Drive –
The
Clerk reported that he was in the process of obtaining
quotes for metal fencing and a meeting was arranged with
Notts. CC to discuss the possibility of installing lighting
in the area.
Wilson’s
Field
– the issue of clearing leaves from the steps on the
footpath has been raised with Notts. CC and they do not
supply this service.
Footpaths and highways
The
Clerk reported that he had been in contact with Carmalor and
the hedged at Silverwood had been cut back.
Parish
Plan Reports
Planning
–
The
Clerk reported that he had received the Core Strategy
Options Report for consultation. It was agreed to consider a
reply to the document on 10th November 2009.
Education and Sport –
no matters to report.
Environment and tourism –
Cllr
McDowall provided an update following the public meeting to
discuss Neighbourhood Watch that he had received some signed
forms.
Public
transport –
damage reported at the bus stop on Main Street, opposite
Allsorts.
Communications –
Newsletter to be prepared for distribution in December.
Correspondence –
The Clerk circulated various items of correspondence for
information.
Finance
1.
Accounts –
The
accounts scrutinised by Cllr Jepson had been circulated
previously, they contained 10 cheques amounting to
£5371.52p. They were proposed for acceptance by Cllr
Hamilton, seconded by Cllr Davis and agreed.
2.
Section 137 application
–
The
Clerk stated he had received the annual request from
Farnsfield Responder for a grant of £250. A report was
produced by Farnsfield Responder showing the increase in
activity during the past year. Cllr. Clarke proposed that
£250 be granted, seconded by Cllr. Jepson and approved
unanimously.
Planning
applications
The
following applications were considered:
09/01492/FUL
– householder application for erection of summerhouse at
Little Allamour Farm, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield.
Application supported.
09/01222/FUL – householder application erection of dormer
bungalow at Fosse Way, Station Lane, Farnsfield.
Application supported; Cllr Jepson against.
Safer
Neighbourhood Group
Cllr
Elliott reported that Kate Anstey was leaving her post as
PCSO for Farnsfield on 7th November 2009 and
would be replaced.
Farnsfield Village Centre
No items
Agenda
items for the next meeting
1.
Vacancy for Councillor
2.
Core Strategy Options
Report.
The
meeting closed at 9.10pm.
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FARNSFIELD
PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of
a meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on Tuesday
10th
November 2009 in the Lower Hall, Village Centre, New Hill,
Farnsfield.
Present
Cllrs. R
Davis, PJ Elliott (Chairman), AD Jepson, B McDowall, LM
Selby
M Salt
(Clerk)
Apologies
for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr. FA Reynolds,
K Clarke, R Reeves and G Stafford.
Core
Strategy Options Report
The report
was considered in detail and the comments for consideration
by the Council on 24th November 2009 are as
follows:
Question 1
Newark and Sherwood's Vision and Objectives
Do you agree with the Councils Vision, Strategic Objectives
and Area Objectives?
Comment
–
agree.
Question 2
Do you agree with the Council's preferred approach regarding
the roles of the settlements? If you agree, what do you like
about our approach? If you don't agree, please give your
reasons, and you can put forward your own alternative
approach.
Comment - agree
Question 3
Do you agree with the Council's proposed Settlement
Hierarchy for Newark & Sherwood?
Do you believe that any of the Settlements have been
inappropriately placed in the Hierarchy and if so please
give reasons? If you broadly agree, are there any particular
aspects you like? If you don't agree, what don't you like
about our suggested approach, and you can put forward your
own alternative Settlement Hierarchy, giving your reasons.
Comment –
Options B or C preferred , 4 service centres.
Question 4
Growth Scenarios Options
Do you agree with our broad analysis of the strengths and
weaknesses we have set out above? Please let us know your
opinions.
Which Growth Scenario do you think best provides for and
meets the needs of the District, and realises the
opportunities, over the next 17 years? What are the main
reasons that have led you to this conclusion?
Comment
–
support scenario 4; concern expressed that it was unclear
regarding the split between Southwell and Rainworth;
Farnsfield in urban area on page 77, elsewhere in the report
in the Southwell envelope.
Question 5
Do you agree with the Council's preferred approach to Rural
Areas?
If you agree, what do you like about our approach? If you
don't agree. What don't you like about our preferred
approach and you can put forward your own alternative
suggestion
Comment
–
yes.
Question 6
Do you agree with the Council's approach to the extent of
the Green Belt and Green Belt Villages?
Comment
–
yes
Question 7
Delivering Strategic Sites
Do you agree with the Council's approach to delivering
Strategic Sites?
Comment
–
yes
Question 8
Do you agree with the Council's approach to delivering
Infrastructure for Growth?
Comment – agree
Question 9
Do you agree with the Council's preferred approach to
safeguarding land for new transport schemes
Comment
–
yes
Question 10
Do you agree with the Council's approach to protecting
leisure and community facilities?
Comment
–
yes
Question 11
Do you agree the Council's approach to selecting sites for
allocation?
Comment –
yes
Question 12
Do you agree with the Council's Preferred Options for
Affordable Housing?
Comment –
concerns that the policy is not positive enough; for example
page 81 Core Policy 1A the words ‘seek’ should be deleted
and replaced with ‘will secure’.
Option 2
is the preferred option due to the wording of the option
At Policy
1B, page 82, delete ‘will seek’.
Policy 1C
is supported.
Note – the
past policy regarding affordable housing has not been robust
enough and has allowed developers to avoid the issue there
the comments regarding the wording in order top close some
loopholes otherwise the situation will not change and the
planners will have no influence over the developments.
Question 13
Do you agree with the Council's Preferred Option for
Affordable Housing Exceptions Sites?
Comment
–
yes
Question 14
Do you agree with the Council's Preferred approach to new
housing development? Do you agree with the Council's
Preferred approach to securing a mix of housing types on new
development?
Comment- yes
Question 15
Do you agree with the Council's approach to allocating
pitches: in terms of broad location and in criteria for site
selection?
Comment
–
yes
Question 16
Do you agree with the Council's preferred option for
encouraging Economic Growth and Prosperity?
Comment
–
yes, minimise transport related issues.
Question 17
Do you agree with the Council's Preferred Option for
Tourism?
Comment
–
yes
Question 18
Do you agree with the District Council's Preferred Option
for Sustainable Energy?
Comment - yes
Question 19
Do you agree with the District Council's Preferred Option
for Managing Flood Risk?
Comment
–
yes
Question 20
Do you agree with the Council's preferred option for
Biodiversity, Geological Conservation and Green
Infrastructure?
Comment
–
yes
Question 21
Do you agree with the Council's preferred option for
Landscape Character?
Comment – yes
Question 22
Do you agree with the Council's preferred approach to the
Historic Environment?
Comment
–
yes
Question 23
Do you agree with the Council's preferred option for Newark
Town Centre?
Comment
–
yes
Question 24
Do you agree with the Council's Preferred Option to identify
the following strategic sites:
1. Land to the south of Newark and the development
principles for the site?
2. Land to the East of Newark and the development principles
for the site?
3. Land around Fernwood and the development principles for
the site?
If you have any views on the proposed development envisaged
for any of the three strategic sites, please let us know,
please confirm in your reply, what aspects you like or don't
like in terms of the development proposed for each of the
three sites, and why? Are there other sites you feel should
be considered for growth?
Comments – yes; consolidated development allows for
concentration of traffic and the necessary infrastructure to
be provided, also close to main trunk roads and rail system.
Question 25
Do you agree with the District Council's approach to
providing Sports facilities in Newark?
Comment
–
yes
Question 26
Do you agree with the Council's approach to rural
accessibility in the Newark Area?
Comment
–
yes
Question 27
Do you agree with the Council's preferred option for
managing the role and setting of Southwell?
Comment
–
yes
Question 28
Do you agree with the Council's preferred option for the
Brackenhurst Campus of Nottingham Trent University?
Comment
–
yes
Question 29
Do you agree with the Council's preferred approach for
Sherwood Forest?
Comment
–
yes
Question 30
Do you agree with the preferred approach for Ollerton Town
which the District Council is proposing?
Comment
–
yes
Question 31
7.56
Do you agree with the Council's preferred approach for the
Mansfield Fringe?
Comment – yes
It is proposed that the above comments be considered by the
Council meeting on 24th November 2009 and if
approved become Farnsfield Parish Council’s response to the
document.
The meeting closed at 8.45pm.
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