THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2008 IN THE CAVENDISH ROOM

AT THE CRESWELL SOCIAL CENTRE, COMMENCING 6.15PM

Present: Cllr. P. Colbert, Chairman, Cllr. P. Richardson V.Chair

Cllrs. E.Glassey, R.Glassey, C.Hearnshaw, D.McGregor,

S.Smith, N.Sanders, R.Turner.

Oficers – W.Elliott, Clerk, P.Walters, RFO.

C/Cllr. K. Stevenson

PC. G Cheetham , Bolsover Police.

Apologies: Cllr. J. Clifton,

Cllr. C.Gilfillan (illness)

Public Participation : There were no members of the Public or Press present at the meeting. Request for an additional Item of Agenda under Exempt: The request was approved.

County Councillor Report: Cllr. Stevenson was pleased to report that the County Council are bucking the trend and providing help to Local Communities. 70% of the help was being targeted in the 5 most deprived areas, and added Links with schools. This is going to the scrutiny committee who are to measure the improvements. On health matters and in particular Child obesity, Derby are fighting this problem where over the last five years the numbers are now one child in four is said to be obese. The Child Centres have a maximum role to play, different school sports programmes, and Adult cooking Courses are being looked at by the Scrutiny Committee and will be giving a full report. Civil Parking control will not now be taken on by the County 24th November, and that it is still the responsibility of the Police until 24th February 09. A press statement is expected shortly. The County Library in Creswell is having a “makeover” costing in the region of £11,500 to provide essential maintenance , new lighting, décor and carpet. Cllr. R.Glassey handed Cllr. Stevenson his report on Roads and Pavements and Cllr. Sanders asked that Cherry Tree Drive be reported to BDC. Cllr. McGregor reported the nuisance factor at the sitting area at Portland Avenue and asked the Clerk to write to Mr. Wes Lumley, C/Ex, BDC, seeking action to remove the sitting area and divide the land between the two adjoining properties. The Clerk thanked Cllr. Stevenson for his most generous gift of £25,000 from his community allowance to cover the majority of the cost of fencing the Old Colliery Cricket Field. This gift has allowed for the ground work
to commence sooner. Cllr. Stevenson was thanked for his attendance, report and supportive work on behalf of the parish.
Police Report: PC Cheetham reported that since he had been absent from his Creswell Beat (Sept) crime figures have increased But now he was pleased to see that a reduction had been achieved and the levels were back to the numbers before he was taken off the Beat, The one that is still high refers to thefts from gardens and sheds, and he urges the public to be vigilant. Since Parking offences are still his responsibility he is targeting Skinner Street and motor cycles (off road) and these are being taken off the owners. PC. Cheetham announced that he is leaving Creswell Beat in December with promotion to Sergeant, but a replacement Officer has been nominated. He thanked everybody in Creswell for their kindness and help in doing his duty. Cllr. McGregor said that members of this Council wished the Officer every success and before he leaves a letter of apreciation will be issued which PC Cheetham can take with him, marking his devotion to the Parish crime and safety work. Cllr. Colbert asked the Officer as to what the position is with Pub Watch. Unfortunately this has been left to die a year ago and he will try to revive it again. He would like to see a radio link Whitwell, Hodthorpe, Elmton and Creswell to each pub, maintained by Advance of Barlborough. It would need everyone to join for it to be a success. Cllr. Sanders said that the reports of Ringmaster were good. The Officer was thanked for his attendance and report.

District Council Report:

Cllr. McGregor gave selections taken from the Leader’s Half Term Report. The District Council were proud to have been awarded Investors in People. The appraisal of Markland Grips has been approved. With regard to the Credit Crunch and reported Investment Funds locked up in Iceland, BDC had £3 million in Icelandic Banks but these funds were not threatened and half the money will be released by Christmas and the other half mid year. There will be no cuts in services or staff. Problems may arise in schools and financial projects being held over. The Council will know soon and the situation is being examined. No money will be forthcoming for Heritage projects through Lottery Funding.
Cllr. Sanders reported that he had attended the Sports Awards at Kissingates and people in our vicinity are amazing with what they have achieved. Cllr. Colbert raised the situation of the Old School building work, and Cllr. McGregor advised that District are keeping a watchful eye on the project. £500,000 from Heritage is through Bolsover DC on completion. The job has taken longer than anticipated and it should have finished before the credit crunch. In case of difficulty BDC will take over. When completed the project will be in the hands of private ownership.

36. Approval of Minutes. Cllr.McGregor proposed, seconded by Cllr. Turner, and Resolved the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 11th September are a true record.

Cllr. Turner proposed, seconded by Cllr. Sanders and Resolved the Minutes of the meetings of the Audit Committee 10Sept and 8th Oct are a true record.

Cllr. Turner proposed seconded by Cllr. McGregor and Resolved the Minutes of the Management Committee meeting 10 Sept and 8th October are a true record.

37. Delegate Reports: Cllr. R.Glassey reported on Roads, Pavements, and Parks. There is a spring leaking at the bottom corner of Markland and requested the Clerk write to Severn Trent for action. A litter bin is needed at Calverley corner and BDC Street management are to be asked to supply one. He has had a meeting with the Probationary management and there is a lot of work they might do as it is his belief that our maintenance team do not want to work weekends at standard hourly rates. It is suggested that he talks to them to ascertain what rate they are prepared to work for and report back. A good job has been achieved at Fox Green and he suggests that the stone infill should be monitored as youths are throwing stones into the pond. The state of litter on playing fields and weeds in the flower beds will be raised in Exempt. Work at the Cricket Field is ongoing and it is necessary for loose stone and concrete to be removed from the perimeter inside the fencing.
Allotments. Cllr. Sanders declared Level 1 interest. Cllr. Smith reported that members of the Association Committee have asked for a meeting with the Parish Council. Cllr. Sanders reported our maintenance team were depositing hedge cuttings on our allotment in an untidy manner.
Lafarge/Whitwell Quarry Committee- Cllr. Smith was still not receiving notice of meetings and agendas and the Clerk is to write to the Secretary to address this matter as Cllr. Smith is our delegate.
Cllr. Turner reported that the Police Liaison committee has now ceased.
There was nothing to report from Bolsover LSP.
Cllr. Richardson reported on Clowne Community Transport meeting which she and Cllr.Turner had attended. They couldn’t contribute as they had no knowledge on what was being discussed. The THI meeting has been postponed and Cllr. R.Glassey reported that due to the credit crunch funding has been knocked back.
Cllr. R.Glassey reported that the Armistice Parade will be on Sunday 9th Nov assembly at 10.30am Model Village, halt at the Memorial for Last Post, then parade to Church for 11.15pm service of remembrance. Councillors are requested to join the parade if possible. The parade will be led by the Scouts Band as Creswell Colliery Band is almost defunct. Cllr. E.Glassey reported that she had attended a meeting of the Church PCC when it was said by the Vicar that the reason the Band would not play for the parade was that they had not been paid for the past three years. Evidence of payment will be given to Cllr. Glassey to correct this untrue statement.
Cllr. E.Glassey reported on the arrangements for the Fireworks Display and the Switch-On of Christmas Lights Another meeting will be necessary to clear all items on the schedule. Halloween Night party had been a success and Pat Watson had put on a good food supply. All who took part in the organisation are to be congratulated.
Cllrs. Smith and R.Glassey reported on the presentation of prizes at school for the Pumpkin and largest Sunflower head and photographs have been taken for PR.

38. Financial matters: Mr. Walters supplied each member present with Income and Expenditure Statements for the Council and the Social Centre, and gave details of variations to budget and last year’s performance. The Fruit machine in the centre has again lost money but it was decided to go to the end of the year before deciding on whether to withdraw it. The accounts were unanimously approved. The list of accounts for approval for payment was circulated and payment unanimously approved and cheques be signed.

39. Planning matters; Those before the Council were all giving the decisions of the planning authority.

40. Elections to BDC Standards Committee and Executive Support Group.

Standards Committee = Cllr. McGregor proposed, seconded by Cllr. Turner
Cllr. S.Smith’s name be nominated. Resolved/
Executive Board LSP – Cllr. E.Glassey proposed seconded Cllr Richardson Cllr. McGregor’s name be nominated. Resolved
Executive Support Group Committee – Cllr. Richardson proposed,seconded Cllr. McGregor, Resolved Cllrs S,Smith and E,Glassey be nominated.

41. Clerk’s matters. The letter received from Mr. R.Kelk with regard to the recent Film Show Mamma Mia was read and the Clerk is to suitably reply on behalf of the Council. The reply from BDC regarding the untidy premises on Welbeck Street was read and the Clerk is to send a copy to Mr. R.Parkes, Butcher, for his information. Notice of the closure of the Library to carry out maintenance.was read. The discovery of War Bonds was reported and the successful reclaim of unpaid interest. The Clerk advised members of the rate of interest being given on our investments with BDC. A late item requesting assistance with Hire charge for the Centre had been received from Derbyshire Cty Cll Children’s Centre for Creswell who are running a charity fund raising event. It is agreed to allow a 50% reduction in the rate of charge.

42. Correspondence: It is agreed not to take action on Fire Risk certification. The other misc. items of correspondence were tabled for members interest.