South Derbyshire District Council is encouraging people to apply for financial help if their home or business was flooded by the recent Storm Babet.
The Flood Recovery Relief Framework is a set of government-backed grants and schemes to help councils and communities following severe flooding.
The financial support is open for applications and we are encouraging eligible residents and businesses who have been affected by flooding to take advantage of these relief measures. Customer Services have proactively contacted those affected by the flooding that we were already aware of to encourage them to apply, but we are keen to ensure no one else misses out on the range of support measures available here.
The support ranges from one-off grants of up to £500, to discounts on Council Tax for any resident whose home was considered uninhabitable.
Businesses could be eligible for up to £2,500 if they had flood damage to property, equipment, stock or suffered loss of trade because customers or suppliers couldn’t reach them. They could also be eligible for business rate relief for a minimum of three months.
Residential and business properties affected by Storm Babet may also qualify for a Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant of up to £5,000. This grant will help make homes and businesses more resilient to future flooding and will be administered by Derbyshire County Council. Details of this will be announced soon.
In Attendance: Mrs J Storer – Clerk, Cllr Lowe, 1 member of the public.
23/987 Apologies Apologies were noted from Cllr Bridges (personal), Cllr Falder (illness), Cllr Muller (alternative meeting), Cllr Haines (alternative meeting). As a quorum was established, the Chair commenced the meeting.
23/988 Variation of Order of Business There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
23/989 Declaration of Interests: Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests. No declarations were made.
23/990 Public Speaking
a) Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter Nothing was raised.
b) County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter
Cllr Muller’s report had been circulated to Parish Cllrs (Appendix 1).
No information has been received about possible development at the Brizlincote Farm, the site being identified as a potential strategic site in the Local Plan; Cllr Lowe agreed to make enquiries.
Recycling cardboard – as there are no other recycling points other than the green bin, Cllr Lowe agreed to make enquiries if card will be collected from the side of the bin.
The East Midlands Airport Liaison meeting was held today and details of the meeting will be circulated.
Due to recent weather, areas of flooding occurred in the parish with many of the areas still having standing water. The areas are:-
Newton Lane which has been flooded for nearly a month, DCC officers have been on site but not action has resulted; it is thought that the drains collapsed due to the large volume of traffic on the lane when traffic was diverted three or four years
On Geary Lane at Blind Sam’s bend Min 23/980; here the gully has flooded necessitating traffic to move over onto the other side of the road to avoid the flooding; this is a serious hazard on a blind bend.
Watery Lane is also bad and the gullies appear to be blocked.
Cllr Lowe agreed to take these matters to SDDC and to DCC.
Cllrs acknowledged there were several areas of the county which were severely affected and priority must be given to threat to life, however the response of the various agencies to the ongoing flooding issues in the parish has been disappointing.
c) Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation No representations were made.
23/991 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 20th September 2023 These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Toone.
23/992 To determine which items if any, should be taken with the public excluded. No items were deemed necessary to be taken with the public excluded other than that listed on the agenda.
23/993 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements Cllr Toone was pleased with the turn out for Remembrance Sunday.
23/994 To receive the Report of the Clerk
The Clerk’s report as previously circulated was accepted with no further comments.
The noticeboard on The Green has been refurbished and reinstated; the noticeboard on Bretby Lane has been taken to be refurbished.
Min 23/977 A trailer advertising a bar in Swadlincote has been parked opposite the entrance to Bretby Business Park was reported to SDDC by Cllr Toone.
One side of Ashby Road has been cleaned but the other side (Golf Club side) had not been attended to; the soil has encroached across the pavement and restricts pedestrian access. This was reported to Cllr Haines with an additional request to clean out the gullies (see Min 23/964), the gullies have been cleared out twice however, the path has received no attention and is considered to be dangerous to use. The road is a fast busy road, the area is dark and the encroaching vegetation has narrowed the path to the extent that it is difficult to use in single file.
Outstanding matters previously raised.
Min 23/977 Rubble reported dumped at the disused garage at the top of Ashby Road East is not within the district, no action has been taken.
Min 23/977 Rubbish remains outside the property being renovated on Bretby Lane; the site was inspected by the Enforcement Officer in May, but rubbish remains.
Min 23/077 A loose drain cover on Ashby Road East has been reported to DCC.
Min 23/947 – Eroding of the road surface query on Watery Lane. The Clerk raised this with Cllr Muller (11th May 2023) and action is awaited.
23/995 Governance
a) Risk Register update There are no recommended changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) No changes are recommended and there are no reports of any breaches.
c) Parish Council elections, vacancies and co-options There is one vacancy on the parish council and no expressions of interest have been received. Two people have expressed an interest in the vacancies: one being in attendance.
23/996 Drainage and flooding issues This was discussed in the public section of the meeting and no further matters were raised.
23/997 Correspondence
DALC – Various circulars and information
SDDC – Information about the clearing of the road gullies
DCC – notification of road closure of High Street & Main Street, Hartshorne Road Repton, Repton Road, Bretby, Repton Road, Hartshorne
NALC – White ribbon Day 25th November 2023
Resident – requesting update and action on spring formed on Watery Lane (referred to at May 2023 meeting)
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
23/998 Finance
a) RESOLVED The following accounts were passed for payment
BACS
Staffing – Oct
£148.36
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Oct)
£39.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Oct)
£50.33
Accounts passed for payment
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
£68.28
BACS
Staffing – Nov
£225.69
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Nov)
£60.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Nov)
£76.66
Mrs J Storer
Use of home (Oct – Dec)
£81.00
Mrs J Storer
Reimbursement of refreshments at Conference
£28.15
RBL
Donation for the Remembrance Wreath
£50.00
S Faulkner
Repairs to noticeboards
£948.00
For approval
Money Received Deposit account interest £5.62
Balance at bank @ 06.11.23
Deposit account
£3,026.98
Current account
£5,107.52*
*This balance includes earmarked reserves of £1,000 grant from Cllr Muller – this was ringfenced for the purchase of a noticeboard.
The repairs to the war memorial are to be carried out soon.
The Clerk provided a verbal report on the balance of funds and the projected cash balances at 31st March 2024. Cllrs, noting the low level of projected funds, will consider the level of funding for the remainder of the year together with the draft 2024/25 budget later in the meeting and if necessary at the next full council meeting.
b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
c) To consider the first draft budget for the year ending 31st March 2025
The Clerk had circulated with the meeting papers; the first draft of the budget for the year ending 31.03.25.
Cllrs reflected that the current year’s budget was set as a deficit due to the cost of living crisis, in addition Cllrs considered the budget, level of reserves and the suggested precept level and having regard to this, agreed to the proposed precept of £5,614 this being an increase in the precept of £1,429.
The setting of the 2024/25 will be formally made at the next meeting when any new facts affecting the budget will be considered.
23/999 To consider Planning Applications
DMPA/2023/1196: Amended scheme to previously approved application DMPA/2023/0804 for the Conversion of the detached garage into gym and utility and a pitched roof with the erection of a ground floor glass link and first floor side extension and alterations to the fenestration of the dwelling at 133 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0QP (12/10/23) RESOLVED No objections
DMPA/2023/1078: The insertion of 2 new ground floor window openings and installation of hardwood windows at 12 Park Row, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RL (17/11/23) RESOLVED No objections
DMPA/2023/1300: Listed Building Consent for the insertion of 2 new ground floor window openings and installation of hardwood windows at 12 Park Row, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RL (17/11/23) RESOLVED No objections
DMPA/2023/1315: Proposed two storey front/side extension, new entrance canopy, conversion of existing garage into living accommodation and alterations to window and door openings at Town Farm Cottage, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, DE15 0RD (15/11/23) RESOLVED No objections
23/1000 Consultations DCC – Proposed changes to recycling centres (3rd October – 26th October 2023) – no comments made.
23/1001 Items for information only
(a) To receive reports from Meetings attended The Clerk provided a verbal report on her attendance at the SLCC Conference in October. The damaged bus shelter at the top of Ashby Road East is hoped to be replaced by the end of December 2023.
(b) Notification of Forthcoming meetings SDDC – flood Liaison meeting 22nd November 2023, 10am – 12pm
(c) Training Sessions – See DALC circulars which have been provided to all Cllrs No training sessions have taken place since the last meeting. The Clerk attended a 2-day SLCC conference on 11th and 12th October 2023.
23/1002 Date of next meeting The next Parish Council meeting will be held on 9th January 2024 at 7.30pm at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby.
7:57pm RESOLVED in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted (in respect of the personal situation of an employee) it is advisable in the public interest, that the press and public be temporarily excluded and they are instructed to withdraw.
23/1003 EXEMPT SECTION Clerk’s pay award RESOLVED to follow the pay award as recommended by NALC and circulated by DALC.
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 8:00pm.
APPENDIX 1 – Report from Cllr Muller
Please find herewith my report for the Parish Council Meeting 14th November 2023.
1. Storm Babet has been high on my agenda over the past few weeks with the expected influx of flooding, overflowing sewage pipes, collapsing walls and pothole issues. All have been reported and in some cases dealt with. The additional rain during the past days has also added to the local problems and I thank the South Derbyshire highways teams for their hard work and support.
2. I was going to report at the meeting the £46m gap in this year’s DCC budget which is now being addressed. Control measures are being implemented across the entire council. These include Freezing recruitment except for essential jobs. Reducing the use of agency staff, reducing overtime, reducing IT equipment, no non-essential conferences and only carrying out health and safety repairs on properties. A further financial statement will follow after the 2nd quarter of the year.
3. As from November young people in Derbyshire will be able to travel for only £1.50 for a single fare across Derbyshire and Derby. The £1.50 fares are for all buses in the County and City and include travel on direct services into neighbouring local authority arears. Young people aged 11 to 19 will need a b line cards to able to get the discounted fare. Th cards are available through the County and City Council website. Sign up for a b line cards.
4. The proposed East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has moved one step closer to reality after key legislation was approved in Westminster. The levelling up bill has been granted Royal Assent after completing its passage through Parliament paving the way for the first Mayoral election next May.
5. The Freeport proposals have gone very quiet with again nothing new to report.
(a) Members must ensure that they complete the Declarations of Interest sheet prior to the start of the meeting in respect of items other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and must indicate the action to be taken (i.e. to stay in the meeting, to leave the meeting or to stay in the meeting to make representations and then leave the meeting prior to any consideration or determination of the item)
(b) Where a Member indicates that they have a prejudicial interest, but wish to make representations regarding the item before leaving the meeting, those representations must be made under item (c) of Public Speaking. The Declarations of Interests for matters other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interests will be read out from the Declaration Sheet – Members will be asked to confirm that the record is correct.
4. Public Speaking – (15 Minutes)
(a) A period of not more than 15 minutes will be made available for members of the public and Members of the Council to comment on any matter.
(b) If the Police Liaison Officer, a County Council or District Council Member is in attendance they will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant matter.
(c) Members declaring an interest other than a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest who wish to make representations or give evidence under the National Association of Local Councils’ (NALC) Code of Conduct shall do so at this stage.
5. To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 20th September 2023 (Copy already circulated)
6. To determine which items if any from Part 1 of the Agenda should be taken with the public excluded. If the Council decides to exclude the public it will be necessary to pass a resolution in the following terms: – “In view of the confidential nature of item …. to consider a resolution to exclude the press and public from the meeting in accordance with thePublic Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, s1, in order to discuss the item.”
7. Chairman’s Announcements.
8. Report of the Clerk, to include an update on items from the last meeting
9. Governance a) Risk Register update b) Update on General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) c) Parish Council elections, vacancies and co-options
10. Drainage and flooding issues
11. Correspondence
12. Finance (a) Accounts for Payment (b) To consider any requests for funds made under S137 (c) To consider the first draft budget for the year ending 31st March 2025
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To consider any Consultations received DCC – Proposed changes to recycling centres (3rd October – 26th October 2023)
15. Items for information only (a) To receive reports from Meetings attended (b) Notification of Forthcoming meeting SDDC – flood Liaison meeting 22nd November 2023, 10am – 12pm (c) Training Sessions – See DALC circulars which have been provided to all Cllrs
16. To move the following resolution – “That in view of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted (in respect of the personal situation of an employee which could result in legal proceedings or commercially sensitive information) it is advisable in the public interest, that the press and public be temporarily excluded and they are instructed to withdraw.”
17. Date of next meetings and items for inclusion
Clerk’s Report – November 2023
Agenda item
8) Clerk’s Report Actions raised at the last meeting have been attended to.
9) Governance
a) Risk Register The Clerk has no changes to make to the Risk Register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) No changes are recommended and there are no reports of any breaches.
c) Parish Council elections Elections were held on 4th May 2023. There was no election called and there is 1 (one) vacancy to be filled by co-option. There has been one expression of interest in becoming a Cllr and if the legal requirements are met, a co-option can take place at the meeting.
11) Correspondence – November 2023
1. DALC – Various circulars and information
2. SDDC – Information about the clearing of the road gullies
3. DCC – notification of road closure of High Street & Main Street, Hartshorne Road Repton, Repton Road, Bretby, Repton Road, Hartshorne WHEN: 23rd October 2023 to 31st October 2023 00:00 to 23:59 WHERE: High Street, Main Street, Hartshorne Road, Repton. WHEN: 1st November 2023 to 5th November 2023 00:00 to 23:59 WHERE: Hartshorne Road, Repton, Repton Road, Bretby. WHEN: 6th November 2023 to 10th November 2023 00:00 to 23:59 WHERE: Repton Road, Hartshorne. REASON: To facilitate carriageway patching.
4. NALC – White ribbon Day 25th November 2023
5. Resident – requesting update and action on spring formed on Watery Lane (referred to at May 2023 meeting)
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
12a) Accounts for Payment
BACS
Staffing – Oct
£148.36
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Oct)
£39.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Oct)
£50.33
Accounts passed for payment
Mrs J Storer
Expenses
£TBC
BACS
Staffing – Nov
£225.69
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Nov)
£60.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Nov)
£76.66
Mrs J Storer
Use of home (Oct – Dec)
£81.00
Mrs J Storer
Reimbursement of refreshments at Conference
£
For approval
Money Received Deposit account interest £5.62
Balance at bank @ 06.11.23
Deposit account
£3,026.98
Current account
£5,107.52*
*This balance includes earmarked reserves of £1,000 grant from Cllr Muller – this was ringfenced for the purchase of a noticeboard.
b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
13) Planning applications
DMPA/2023/1196: Amended scheme to previously approved application DMPA/2023/0804 for the Conversion of the detached garage into gym and utility and a pitched roof with the erection of a ground floor glass link and first floor side extension and alterations to the fenestration of the dwelling at 133 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0QP (12/10/23)
DMPA/2023/1078: The insertion of 2 new ground floor window openings and installation of hardwood windows at 12 Park Row, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RL (17/11/23)
DMPA/2023/1300: Listed Building Consent for the insertion of 2 new ground floor window openings and installation of hardwood windows at 12 Park Row, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RL (17/11/23)
DMPA/2023/1315: Proposed two storey front/side extension, new entrance canopy, conversion of existing garage into living accommodation and alterations to window and door openings at Town Farm Cottage, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, DE15 0RD (15/11/23)
15c) Training
Training sessions are listed on DALC circulars and in a specific email circulated to Cllrs.
The Clerk attended the SLCC conference on 11th and 12th October, a request is made if a contribution can be made towards the conference fee (£512.00) and/or the travel expenses (estimated £44.00)
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