Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Trimdon Parish Council held in Trimdon Grange Community Centre on Tuesday 11 December 2018 at 7:00pm.

Present:  Councillor John Burton (in the Chair) and Councillors Denise Davison, Eileen Dickinson, George Elliott, Margaret Elliott, Margaret Hughes, Leslie Oliver, Ian Quinn, David Smith and Paul Trippett.

Anne Delandre (Clerk to the Council) was in attendance to record the minutes and County Councillor Peter Brookes was in attendance to report on County Council matters.

77. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Rob Gilbert, Bernadette Oliver and Keith Thompson.
Resolved that the above apologies be approved.

78. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
Resolved that the above be noted.

79. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no members of the public in attendance.
Resolved that the above be noted.

80. REPRESENTATIVES FROM SKERNE MEDICAL GROUP AND THE CLINICAL COMMISSION GROUP TO DISCUSS PROPOSED CLOSURE OF TRIMDON VILLAGE SURGERY
A number of representatives from Skerne Medical Group, The Clinical Commission Group (CCG) local pharmacies and a representative on behalf of a local builder were in attendance to discuss the proposed closure of Trimdon Village Surgery. 

The Chairman opened the discussion by reporting on the Government’s intention to announce a new Long-Term Plan for the NHS to spend an extra £20 billion for the hard-working people of England.  This follows the recent decision by the Government to spend £3.2 billion to expand primary and community services.  These announcements mean that the rest of the country is going to get more GP services when Trimdon and Fishburn will be getting less.

Representatives from the Medical Group detailed their problems with the current provision, which is delivered across four sites, and the difficulties in recruiting additional staff. 

Concerns were expressed at the recent consultation process carried out.  This was considered to be flawed as the proposal to close Fishburn was not included in the letter.

The representative of the local builder spoke on the proposal to build a new Medical Centre in the centre of Trimdon Village using Section 106 funding as part of a 130-unit housing development.  The builder and the CCG were urged to pursue this possibility as a matter of urgency, pending the CCG’s decision on the proposed closure of surgeries at Trimdon Village and Fishburn to be taken on 18 December.

Resolved that the above be noted.

81. REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR PETER BROOKES
County Councillor Peter Brookes was in attendance and reported on the following:

·   An announcement on the sad recent death of County Councillor Leo Taylor
·   DCC taking enforcement action on the owners of the static caravan located on Salters Bank
·   DCC taking further legal action to enforce the Planning Inspector’s decision on the unauthorised development at Kelloe Bank

Resolved that the above be noted.

82. MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 13 NOVEMBER 2018
The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 13 November 2018 had been circulated with the Agenda.
Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 13 November 2018 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

83. UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE LAST MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL 0N 13 NOVEMBER 2018

a)    The Clerk was asked to look into the possibility of an electric supply being provided from DCC street lights to provide electricity to the two Christmas trees in Trimdon Grange and Trimdon Colliery in time for December 2019.  DCC has confirmed that it is no longer possible to install an electric supply directly into a street light.  The only solution appears to have an independent electricity supply installed by Northern PowerGrid adjacent to the two locations of the Christmas trees. 

County Councillor Peter Brookes advised that he may be able to make a financial contribution towards to cost from his AAP Neighbourhood Budget.

Resolved:  that the Clerk explores the possibility of an independent electricity supply being installed at Trimdon Grange and Trimdon Colliery to provide electricity to Christmas trees.

84. MINUTES OF THE ALLOTMENT MEETING HELD ON 30 OCTOBER 2018
The draft minutes of the Allotment Meeting held on 30 October 2018 had been circulated with the Agenda for information.
Resolved:  that the draft minutes be noted. 

85. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
There following planning applications were listed for consideration.
The Clerk reported that Planning Application DM/16/03127/FPA had been listed in error.

DM/18/03602/FPA
12 Down Terrace, Trimdon Grange
First floor rear extension and loft conversion including dormer window
Resolved that no comment be made in respect of the above planning application.

86. FINANCIAL

a)    The Clerk detailed expenditure requiring payment by cheque.
Resolved that the payments be approved.

b)    The Clerk submitted the schedule of payments made between 1 November 2018 and 30 November 2018.
Resolved that the schedule of payments be approved.

c)    The Clerk submitted the schedule of receipts received between 1 November 2018 and 30 November 2018.
Resolved that the schedule of receipts be approved.

d)    The Clerk submitted the bank reconciliation statement (Instant Access Account) for the period ended 30 November 2018.  This was cross referenced with the Bank Statement.
Resolved that the bank reconciliation statement (Instant Access Account) be approved and the Chairman sign the Bank Statement as confirmation of the balance.

e)    The Clerk submitted the bank reconciliation statement (Current Bank Account) for the period ended 30 November 2018.  This was cross referenced with the Bank Statement.
Resolved that the bank reconciliation statement (Current Bank Account) be approved and the Chairman sign the Bank Statement as confirmation of the balance.

87. CLERK’S REPORTS

a)    A Report on the review of access to Hart View Allotment Site, Trimdon Village had been circulated with the Agenda.
Resolved:

1.    That the report be noted.
2.    That a key be provided to pigeon owners provided the following is strictly adhered to:
·      A £10 deposit is paid to Trimdon Parish Council for the provision of a key to be used between the months of 1 April and 31 October only
·     The key is to be used by the allotment holder only, and is not to be passed to any other allotment holder or to allow additional keys to be cut
·     The lock is replaced immediately after use
·     The bollards are locked immediately after use
3.    The lock will be changed during the period 1 November to 31 March to prevent any potential mis-use and will be re-instated on 1 April of each year

b)    The Clerk gave details of a quotation received from Carrs Billington for the supply of a replacement Back Pack Blower.
Resolved:  that the quotation received from Carrs Billington be accepted.

88. CORRESPONDENCE

a)    A request for a donation toward the Children’s Christmas Party has been received from Trimdon Toddlers.
Resolved:  that a donation of £100 be granted under the Local Government Act 1972 General Power of Competence.

b)    A request for a donation towards transport to a Pantomime has been received from St Alban’s Pensioners Club.
Resolved:  that a donation of £100 be granted under the Local Government Act 1972 General Power of Competence.

89. COUNCILLOR MATTERS – FOR INFORMATION ONLY

The Clerk was asked to report to DCC that the bushes are overhanging the footpath between Trimdon Grange and Trimdon Colliery.
Resolved that the above be noted.

 

 

 

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