Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Trimdon Parish Council held in Trimdon Grange Community Centre on Thursday 1 February 2018 at 7:00pm.

Present: Councillor John Burton (in the Chair) and Councillors Eileen Dickinson, Rob Gilbert, Margaret Hughes, Bernadette Oliver, Les Oliver, Ian Quinn, 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.

105. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from George Elliott, Margaret Elliott and David Smith.
Resolved that the above apologies be approved.

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

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

108. MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 9 JANUARY 2018
It was agreed that the minutes of the meeting be agreed as a true record and signed by the Chairman.
Resolved that the above be noted.

109. UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF RESOLUTIONS FROM THE LAST MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL 0N 9 JANUARY 2018
Cashpoint at Co-operative, Church Road, Trimdon Village – the Clerk advised that she had contacted the Manager who confirmed that the Cashpoint had been removed for security reasons following the ramraid and will be reinstated as soon as the building is secured.
It was noted that there is a rumour that the Cashpoint is not going to be re-instated. The Clerk was asked to contact the Co-operative for clarification.

Resolved that the above be noted.

110. MINUTES OF THE ALLOTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 5 DECEMBER 2017
The minutes of the Allotment Committee held on 5 December 2017 had been circulated with the Agenda for information.
Resolved that the content of the minutes be noted.

111. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a) The following planning applications were considered:

DM/17/04138/OUT
Land to the North of 53 Front Street South, Trimdon Village
1 no dwelling (outline)

DM/16/00107/OUT Land to the South of Three Ways, Hurworth Burn Road, Trimdon Village
Amendments to outline planning permission (including means of access) for the erection of up to 138 dwellings, a Health Centre, provision of open space and associated infrastructure

Resolved that no comment be made in respect of planning application DM/17/04138/OUT and that planning application DM/1600107/OUT be supported. In addition, the Clerk was asked to contact Stuart Timmiss, Head of DCC Planning and Assets, regarding the Parish Council’s previous request that consideration be given to re-locating the proposed Health Centre to the centre of the village on the site of the old school.

112. 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 January 2018 and 31 January 2018
Resolved that the schedule of payments be approved.

c) The Clerk submitted the schedule of receipts received between 1 January 2018 and 31 January 2018
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 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 31 January 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.

113. CLERK’S REPORTS
a) A Report on the Annual Investment Strategy 2018/2019 had been circulated with the Agenda. A draft Strategy had been submitted for approval.

Resolved
1. That the report be noted.
2. That the Annual Investment Strategy 2018/2019 be approved.

b) A Report on the Risk Register for 2018/2019 had been circulated with Agenda. The Risk Register 2018/2019 had been submitted for approval.
Resolved
1. That the report be noted.
2. That the Risk Register for 2018/2019 be approved.

c) The Clerk advised Barclays were consulting on the proposed closure of their branch at Sedgefield on 11 May 2018. A meeting had already taken place with representatives from Barclays and the Parish Council had been represented. The MP is holding further discussions with Barclays.
Resolved that the above be noted.

114. CORRESPONDENCE
a) The Clerk advised that a quotation has been received from CE & CM Walker Ltd for grass cutting 2018.
Resolved that, subject to consultation with the Chairman, the quotation from CE & CM Walker be accepted.

b) The Clerk advised that Trimdon Village Hall Association has requested the use of the Parish Council-owned Car Park at Bluebell Meadow Primary School for a Family Fun Day on Monday 28 May 2018.
Resolved that approval be granted, but that Trimdon Village Hall Association be advised that they will need to arrange their own insurance for the event.

c) The Clerk confirmed that an email has been received from Trimdon Grange Community Centre for the Parish Council’s donation towards their Christmas Party.
Resolved that the above be noted.

d) The Clerk confirmed that a letter of thanks has been received from St Alban’s Luncheon Club for the Parish Council’s financial donation.
Resolved that the above be noted.

115. COUNTY COUNCILLOR UPDATE
County Councillor Peter Brookes reported on the following issues:

  • Agreement has been reached to create Aykley Heads Business Centre on the site of the current County hall which will create 6,000 jobs
  • County Hall will be demolished and replaced with a smaller building at The Sands, Durham City
  • Consensus reached by DCC to reduce the levels of plastics used within the organisation
  • Trimdon Community Action Group hoping to hold community litter pick on 17 March 2018

 

116. COUNCILLOR MATTERS – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
There were no items for information.
Resolved that the above be noted.

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