THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TRIMDON FOUNDRY PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TRIMDON ON WEDNESDAY 9TH MARCH 2011
648. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
649. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
650. POLICE MATTERS
651. PLANNING MATTERS
652. CORRESPONDENCE
653. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
County Councillors Report
Chairmans Report
654. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
655. CLERK’S REPORT
656. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
657. FINANCIAL MATTERS
658. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
PRESENT:- COUN A JACKSON (CHAIR)
Mesdames:- D Kelly, & L Grigg
Messrs:- B D Ferguson, J France, A Jackson & N Kell
648. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been submitted and were accepted on behalf of Councillor J Grigg & M Nicholls.
649. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member, were approved.
650. POLICE MATTERS
The Police gave an update on the crime statistics since the last meeting. It was reported that a motorbike had been using the recreation area and the Police asked for a report to be made whenever this was seen. Details were given of a local resident that had been moved into the village who was in need of support from the various agencies, this had been brought up with the Local MP Phil Wilson at a recent meeting regarding absentee landlords. Concern was expressed at the number of scrap men operating around the village and them trespassing onto resident’s properties. The Police reported they were currently running operations in conjunction with local scrap yards and were being pro active with this issue with vans being impounded and waste licences being checked. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted and the Police be thanked for his attendance.
651. PLANNING MATTERS
(i) Proposed Change of use of caravan site
Land rear of Waycott, Smith
An update was given with this matter with the Planning Inspector coming on site to hear the planning appeal on 10th May 2011.
RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
(ii) Land at Salters Lane,
Construction of Barn etc for workers residential accommodation for Mr Ayre
RESOLVED whilst not objecting to the application, the Parish Council request that it be ensured that no permanent permissions were granted for anything more than temporary residential use on this site.
652. CORRESPONDENCE
Consideration was given to a list of correspondence received since the last meeting, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member. RESOLVED that and the remainder of the contents of the correspondence list, be noted.
653. MEMBER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORTS
Hardy’s Lodge
It was reported that there was a lot of rubbish at this location and asked that it be reported for clearing. RESOLVED that a report be made.
Site of the former Chapel
It was reported that the kerbing had been smashed during the demolition works. RESOLVED that this be reported for repair.
Drug Misuse
It was reported that there was continuing drug misuse in various areas, particularly on the walkway. RESOLVED this be reported to the police for their attention.
General Condition of the Environment
A Local Member expressed her concern at the general state of the village in terms of constant dog fouling and the mis use of the green areas in the village by residents. RESOLVED that the dog fouling be reported and a further request be made for signage on the green areas.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Concern was expressed at the letter received advising of the withdrawal for the out reach service by CAB to Deaf Hill & Trimdon Station. The Parish Council gave a considerable donation to the service and were bitterly disappointed at the suddenness of the withdrawal of such an important service for the village. RESOLVED that the Parish Council’s disappointment be expressed and a reply be awaited.
AAP
Members were concerned that they felt in terms of involvement with the AAP this Parish seemed to have little or no involvement or impact on the Partnership. RESOLVED that this view be expressed to the AAP Co-Ordinator.
Youth Provision
It was with regret that it was reported that the funding for the youth provision at the Community Centre had been withdrawn. RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
County Councillor’s report
Councillor Nicholls had confirmed a contribution of £1,000 of his allowance towards the paths needing repair next to Cinnamon Drive. The yellow lines were to be installed shortly. The bollard at the bottom of Rodwell Street was to be replaced shortly, if had not already. He was in talks about getting improvements to Station Road East and West and would keep the Parish Council updated. RESOLVED the progress report be accepted and the Parish Council’s thanks be recorded for Councillor Nicholl’s continued efforts on its behalf.
Vice Chairman’s report
The Vice Chairman made his report covering the following issues:- Luke Street – the need for street cleaning to be carried out and the issue of pigeon droppings being deposited in the back street;(details were requested so the Clerk could make contact on this matter), EDFE funding – he encouraged Groups to make applications for funding to this Group either directly or through himself as the Parish Council’s representative. RESOLVED the report be noted and items attended to where relevant.
654. RESIDENT’S REPORTS
Local residents had come along to the meeting to voice their concern at the practices of absentee landlords and the authorities allowing the mis use of the system in allowing tenants to take up properties that were not in a fit state to inhabit. No safety checks were being carried out on these properties by the benefit office and/or landlords, it was suggested that some type of certification should be used before rent would be paid on a property to prove that it was fit for rent. It was felt that housing benefit were failing both tenants and local residents. St Aidans Terrace was reported as being in a very untidy condition. Another resident was at the meeting to express her worry that she was suffering from water penetration from the house next door and she felt there needed to be some action taken against these landlords that were not keeping their properties in a good state of repair and tidy and clean condition.
It was reported that there was an officer responsible for this area where they had the power to act and enforce remedial orders but it seemed that this was not being done. The Chairman assured that the Parish Council were making every effort to get support on this issue and had recently met wit the Local MP Mr Phil Wilson to enlist his support in getting legislation passed to cover this problem area, which was a country wide matter. They would continue with acting as a pressure group on this matter and try in any way they could to assist.
RESOLVED that the information given, be noted.
Toddlers Play Area
It was reported that there had been complaints that the play area had been closed. This was responded to the resident’s satisfaction.
655. CLERK’S REPORT
Consideration was given to the Clerk’s report, a copy of which had been circulated to each member under the following headings:-
Cemetery/Burials
Smith Site
Maintenance of Playground & Equipment
Grounds Maintenance Contract Renewal
RESOLVED approval be given for all of the contracts currently in place for the Parish, to be renewed for a further year.
Garages & Gardens
RESOLVED Stephen Naylor of Holme Lea to be added on to the garden waiting list and the action taken in granting permission for Mr Naylor (Senior) to remove and replace an old shed after consultation with the Allotment Sub Committee/Working Party be endorsed.
With regard to the valuation work the Clerk advised she had spoken to the Officer from the Valuation Office to arrange this work. The gardens/sites needed to be measured and she requested member’s consideration of the best way to d this. It was RESOLVED that this be carried out by the Valuation Office and for the Clerk to arrange for this to be done with the assistance and co operation of the tenants and the Allotment Working Party.
656. RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC
IN VIEW OF THE CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED THE COMMITTEE PASSED THE FORMAL RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PRESS & PUBLIC FROM THE MEETING, PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BODIES (ADMISSIONS TO MEETINGS) ACT 1961 AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ACCESS TO INFORMATION), ACT 1985.
657. FINANCIAL MATTERS
(i) Accounts for Payment
RESOLVED that the accounts as listed totaling £8,861.81 be passed for payment.
(ii) Bank Reconciliation – February 2011
RESOLVED that the bank reconciliation for the month of February 2011, be accepted.
658. DATE & TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED that the date and time of the next meeting be Wednesday 20th April 2011
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