Minutes of the Meeting of Trimdon Parish Council held in Trimdon Grange Community Centre on Tuesday 7 February 2017 at 7:00pm.
Present: Councillor John Burton (in the Chair) and Councillors Denise Davison, Eileen Dickinson, Margaret Elliott, Robert Gilbert, Bernadette Oliver, David Smith, Keith Thompson and Paul Trippett.
Anne Delandre (Clerk to the Council) was in attendance to record the minutes and Councillor Peter Brookes was in attendance to update on County Council matters.
106. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from George Elliott, Margaret Hughes, Ian Quinn and Julie Thompson.
Resolved that the above apologies be approved.
107. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest. Resolved that the above be noted.
108. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no members of the public in attendance.
109. POLICING IN THE PARISH
Sergeant Clarke was unable to attend the meeting, therefore, the Clerk presented the Police Report for the period 10 January 2017 to 3 February 2017.
TRIMDON VILLAGE
Burglary – 1 incident
Criminal Damage – 3 incidences
Theft from Motor Vehicle – 1 incident
Harassment – 6 incidents
Theft of lead – 1 incident
Theft of Quad Bike – 1 incident
Domestic Related TWOC – 1 incident
Domestic Assault – 1 incident
Fraud – 1 incident
Indecent Exposure – 1 incident
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR (ASB)
All ASB – all incidents (15% lower than same period in 2016)
Youth ASB – 3% lower than same period in 2016)
TRIMDON GRANGE/COLLIERY
Arson – 1 incident
Theft of Motor Vehicle – 1 incident
3 crimes committed at Parkwood
(2 x historic and 1 x recent)
Harassment – 2 incidences
Handling Stolen Goods – 1 incident
Domestic Assault – 1 incident
Neglect Offence – 1 incident
Abstracting Electricity – 1 incident
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR (ASB)
All ASB incidents (9% lower than same same period in 2016)
Youth ASB – (same figure as last year)
110. ATENDANCE BY MR JOHNS, REGISTERED MANAGER, PARKWOOD
Mr Johns was not in attendance at the meeting.
Resolved that the Clerk writes to Mr Johns requesting that he attends the 14 March 2017 meeting.
111. MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 10 JANUARY 2017
It was agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 10 January 2017 be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.
Resolved that the above be noted.
112. UPDATE ABOUT PROGRESS OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE MEETING HELD ON 10 JANUARY 2017
a) Consultation on proposal to remove street lights – quotation from DCC still awaited.
Resolved that the above be noted.
b) Planning Appeal – Combined Planning and Enforcement Appeals: Plot 1, Tyersville Stables and Plot 2 Amerston Holding and Land at Kelloe Bank, Trimdon Grange – Change of use of land to create 2 no. traveller pitches comprising 1 no. mobile home, 6 no. touring caravans and part change of use of existing stables to provide living and work areas (part retrospective)
The Clerk confirmed that both herself and County Councillor Peter Brookes attended the Planning Hearing on 17 January 2017 and made representations in respect of the planning application and enforcement appeal. In view of the length of the Hearing, there was insufficient time for a site visit by the Planning Officer who will need to visit the site before making her determination.
Resolved that the above be noted.
113. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
There were no planning applications for consideration.
Resolved that the above be noted.
114. FINANCIAL
a) Details of expenditure requiring payment by cheque were submitted.
Resolved that the payments be approved.
b) The Clerk submitted the schedule of payments made between 1 January 2017 and 31 January 2017
Resolved that the schedule of payments be approved.
c) The Clerk submitted the schedule of receipts received between 1 January 2017 and 31 January 2017
Resolved that the schedule of receipts be approved.
d) The Clerk submitted the bank reconciliation statement (Instant Access Account) for the period ended 31 January 2017. This was cross referenced with the Bank Statement.
Resolved that the bank reconciliation statement (Instant Access Account) be approved and the Chairman signed the Bank Statement as confirmation of the balance.
e) The Clerk submitted the bank reconciliation statement (Current Bank Account) for the period ended 31 January 2017. This was cross referenced with the Bank Statement.
Resolved that the bank reconciliation statement (Current Bank Account) be approved and the Chairman signed the Bank Statement as confirmation of the balance.
115. CLERK’S REPORTS
a) Trimdon Grange Woodland Trail entrance feature – the Clerk advised that Groundwork Trust are going to install a carved wooden feature at the entrance to the Trimdon Grange Woodland Trail. Images of the proposed feature were circulated at the meeting.
Resolved that the above be noted.
b) Cast Iron Signpost – the Clerk advised that the refurbishment of the Cast Iron Signpost in Trimdon Village was now complete and representatives from the County Council, Parish Council and Bluebell Meadow Primary School had attended the site to see the finished signpost insitu.
Resolved that the above be noted.
116. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter from DCC: Notification of Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest – Trimdon Grange War Memorial. The Clerk confirmed that confirmation has been received that the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has decided to add Trimdon Grange War Memorial to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. The memorial is now listed at Grade II.
Resolved that the above be noted.
b) A quotation has been received from CE & CM Walker Ltd for the grass cutting season 2017.
Resolved that the above quotation be accepted.
c) Letter from Sho Shin Kai Shotokan Karate Club – a letter of thanks has been received for the donation made to the Karate Club.
Resolved that the above be noted.
117. COUNTY COUNCILLOR UPDATE
- Central Government has recently announced its Housing Strategy – this will now help with the preparation of the revised Durham Plan
- Council Tax Rise currently under discussion – it is likely to be 4% (to include 2% Social Care Tax)
- DCC currently undertaking pot-hole filling and white line marking throughout the parish
- Signs to be replaced, Hurworth Burn
- Consultation of Hurworth Burn Reservoir currently underway
- Trimdon Banner Association has received £5K grant from the Windfarm Fund
- Event being held at Trimdon Colliery Club on 10 February to raise additional funds for the Colliery Banner
Resolved that the above be noted.
118. COUNCILLOR MATTERS – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
There were no items raised. Resolved that the above be noted.
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Trimdon Parish Council Meeting on 7th February 2017