You are summoned to attend Council Meeting of Bretby Parish Council, which will be held at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby at 7.30pm on TUESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2021.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA
1. To receive apologies for absence.
2. Variation of Order of Business
3. Declaration of Members Interests.
Please Note:-
(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 13th July 2021 (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 the Public 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) Communication Strategy
10. Drainage and flooding issues
11. Correspondence
12. Finance (a) Accounts for Payment (b) To received the external audit report for the year ending 31st March 2021 (c) To consider any requests for funds made under S137
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To consider any Consultations received DCC – National Bus Strategy SDDC – review of their Statement of Licensing Policy and Local Area Profile Plan. (1st October 2021)
15. Items for information only (a) To receive reports from Meetings attended (b) Notification of Forthcoming meeting (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 meeting and items for inclusion – Suggested date Tuesday 16th November 2021.
Clerk’s Report – September 2021
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.
11) Correspondence – September 2021 1. DALC – Various circulars and information 2. Bretby Hall – request for a larger bin All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
12a) Accounts for Payment
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Aug)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Aug)
£44.39
BACS
Staffing – August
£136.20
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Staffing – September
£136.20
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Sept)
£36.40
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Sept)
£44.39
PFK Littlejohn
Audit fee 2020/21
£240.00
For Approval
Money Received
Gross interest (Aug)
£0.03
SDDC – Second half of the precept
£1,829.00
Balance at bank 06.09.21
Deposit account
£3,011.24
Current account
£5,883.74
12b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
13) Planning applications
DMPA/2021/1335: The erection of extensions at 27 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton on Trent, DE15 0QN (27/09/21)
DMPA/2021/1210 – Approval of reserved matters ( appearance , landscaping , layout and scale) pursuant to outline permission ref. DMPA/2020/0313 Shades Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD (07/09/21)
DMPA/2021/1231- The erection of an agriculturally justified dwelling Hill Farm, Knights Lane, Repton, Derby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RT (24/09/21)
DMPA/2021/1210 – The demolition of existing building and the erection of a replacement dwelling at Shades Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD (10/09/21)
Make a Ltd – 14 days notice of pre application for the PROPOSED BASE STATION UPGRADE AT CS 112281 / TEF 11948 – Bretby Business Park, Ashby Road East, Bretby, Burton On Trent, Derbyshire, DE15 0YZ
BRETBY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY PARISH MEETING HELD TUESDAY 13th JULY 2021 AT 7:30pm AT ST WYSTANS CHURCH, BRETBY
Present: Cllr M Falder (Chairman), Cllr Meyrick, Cllr G Corner, Cllr S Betteridge-Sorby, Cllr K Kemp, Cllr Toone.
In Attendance: Mrs J Storer – Clerk.
The Chair extended the council’s congratulations to Cllr Betteridge-Sorby on receiving an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
21/798 Apologies Apologies were noted from Cllrs Bridges, Churchill, Haines and Muller. As a quorum was established, the Chair commenced the meeting.
21/799 Variation of Order of Business There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
21/800 Declaration of Interests: Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests; no declarations were received.
21/801 Public Speaking a) Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter No matters were raised.
b) County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter Cllr Haines’ report had previously been circulated to all Cllrs and attached as Appendix 1. Cllrs voiced disappointment that no progress has been made with the planning application and appeal related to applications along Bretby Lane. Continued concerns were expressed about the work arrangements at 12 Bretby Lane and about the lack of interest shown by SDDC to the concerns raised by the parish council. The lack of communication from SDDC and DCC on this and other matters is extremely poor. The lack of mowing at the top of Newton Lane and Knights Lane is creating a danger to motorists; the lack of mowing and the height of the grass obscures visibility. The Clerk will send a letter of complaint to SDDC. No County Cllr was in attendance and no report was provided.
c) Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation No representations were made.
21/802 To approve the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on 11th May 2021 These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Falder subject to an amendment on Min 21/794 which should read 10 and 14 Bretby Lane not 10 and 19 Bretby Lane.
21/803 To approve the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council held on 11th May 2021 These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Falder.
21/804 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.
21/805 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements No announcements were made.
21/806 To receive the Report of the Clerk The Clerk’s report as previously circulated was accepted with no further comments.
Cllr Betteridge-Sorby reported on the meeting with a landowner who previously had expressed concern about dog fouling and anti social behaviour on his land (Min 21/796e). There is no bin facility along Bretby Lane. RESOLVED to install a large litter bin on Bretby Lane next to the parish council noticeboard. The Clerk will approach Winshill parish council with a request to move the bin from Moat Bank to the entrance of Mimi’s Wood provided ESBC are willing to collect the waste.
The drain cover on Ashby Road East has been repaired (Min 20/755b).
No communication has been received from Crest since the last meeting (Min 21/796d)
No updates have been received bout the unauthorised signs on Oldicote Lane (Min 20.755b)
There have been expressions of interest and support for a parish event to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee next year. Notices will be placed on Facebook by Cllrs Betteridge-Sorby and Kemp to invite and to gauge initial interest, to seek volunteers and to set an initial community meeting. This will be a community led event, not a parish council event.
21/807 Governance
a) Risk Register update There are no recommended changes to the risk register. RESOLVED to make no changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) The Clerk reported that there is no further information, no actions were recommended and there were no incidents to report.
c) Communication Strategy The matter was deferred.
d) Arrangements for return to face to face meeting The Clerk as instructed wrote to the Government to urge that hybrid meetings are permitted (Min 21/790). Some letters have been acknowledged but currently the Government have no plans to introduce hybrid meetings.
21/808 Drainage issues No further matters were raised.
21/809 Correspondence
DALC – Various circulars and information about Covid19 and 2021 census
Heather Wheeler MP – acknowledging receipt of letter sent requesting review of the law to hold remote parish council meetings
SDDC – Contact details for residents
SDDC – Cancellation of the Area Forums until the Autumn
National Forest – Amendment to planting scheme at Brizlincote Hall (deadline for response 24th July 2021) The Chairman explained the proposal and aims of the scheme which has been circulated to all parish cllrs. The parish council expressed a keenness to try to get some community involvement for tree planting at Brizlincote Hall. The Chairman will seek clarification about is available and what involvement can be given by the parish council and the community. If the Jubilee Working Party can be established, this maybe a group that could be involved with the project.
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
21/810 Finance
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (May)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (May)
£44.39
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (June)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (June)
£44.39
BACS
Staffing – May
£136.00
BACS
Staffing – June
£136.20
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Staffing – July
£136.20
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (July)
£36.40
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (July)
£44.39
For approval
Money Received
SDDC
S136 refund
£97.93
Balance at bank 30.06.21
Deposit account
£3,011.19
Current account
£4,834.84
b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
c) To receive the actual to budget report for the period ending 30th June 2021 The actual to budget report for the period ending 30.06.21 was previously circulated to all Cllrs. RESOLVED to accept the report for the period ending 30th June 2021.
21/811 To consider Planning Applications
DMPA/2021/0831: The conversion of existing double garage into annex and the erection of summerhouse at Field View Cottage, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD (16/07/21) RESOLVED: No objections
21/812 Consultations Local Information Requirements for the Validation of Planning Applications – Draft For Consultation (deadline 7th July 2021) No comments were made.
21/813 Items for information only
(a) To receive reports from Meetings attended No meetings have been attended
(b) Notification of Forthcoming meetings None known
(c) Training Sessions – See DALC circulars which have been provided to all Cllrs Training continues to be provided remotely via Zoom.
21/814 Date of next meeting The next Parish Council meeting will be held on TUESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2021 at 7.30pm at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby.
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked everyone for attending, wished everyone to be well and safe and closed the meeting at 8:41pm.
APPENDIX 1
District Council report for Bretby Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 13 July
Foremarke Reservoir Over the weekend of 12 June there were serious parking problems at Foremark Reservoir due to high volumes of visiting members of the public with extensive parking on yellow lines and on overgrown grass verges. 28 fixed penalty notices were issued, and the road closed to prevent any other people attending.
There were similar issues in summer 2020 after the first lockdown and several measures were put in place. These included adding double yellow lines outside the site, additional police patrols, additional car parking at the site and leaving the grass verges to grow so making them less appealing to park on.
There have been relatively few problems at the site since these measures were put in place and Severn Trent, the police, SDDC Community Safety Enforcement Officers and DCC Civil Enforcement Parking Officers regularly communicate with each other and are making sure patrols are put in place when the weather is going to be hot.
Reopening after Covid The local hospitality industry continues to cautiously reopen. There have been no significant anti-social behaviour issues or Covid breaches at licensed premises during recent Euro 2020 events. Just across the border in Donington Park, a smaller than normal Download festival was part of the government’s trials to enable large outdoor events to reopen safely. The Sausage and Cider festival, due to be held in June at Catton Park, was a casualty of the pandemic and had to be cancelled.
Planning application @ 12 Bretby Lane – DMPA/2021/0561 We are still waiting for a decision to come through on this application. The case officer is away until Monday so would expect some clarification this week and will update as soon as we hear anything.
Planning appeal @ Land at Rear of 101-119 Bretby Lane – DMPA/2019/1430 No decision from the Inspectorate to date. The case officer is going to try and contact the Inspectorate directly to see if we can get some more information.
Shades Farm We have been contacted by residents who remain concerned about the new biomass boiler and ongoing planning applications at Shades Farm. We continue to reassure residents that the correct planning process is being followed and that the planning system does allow for retrospective applications to regularise any unauthorised development. We will continue to monitor things on a case-by-case basis and are happy to speak to any residents who may have concerns.
Area Forum Meetings The next round of Area Forum meetings will take place in the Autumn and Chris Smith from SDDC should be in touch shortly with Parish Councils to confirm details.
Actions from your meeting on Tuesday Apologies we are unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting. Please let us know if anything crops up that requires action!
The Chair thanked all for attending and in particular thanked Cllr Betteridge-Sorby for arranging a covid compliant venue for the holding of Council meetings. He welcomed everyone back to the first face to face meeting in over 12 months.
21/782 Apologies No apologies were noted. As a quorum was established, the Chairman commenced the meeting.
21/783 Variation of Order of Business There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
21/784 Declaration of Interests: Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests; no declarations were received.
21/785 Public Speaking
a) Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter No matters were raised.
b) County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter Cllr Haines reported that there are few new details on the Freeport but agreed to pass on any information when it arrives. Cllr Churchill provided the latest Covid statistics, the latest figures are significantly below the national average. The annual flooding meeting will now be held half yearly, the next meeting will be held in the autumn.
No County Cllr was in attendance. The resurfacing of a section of Bretby Lane has been undertaken; Cllrs welcomed the quality of the repairs and thanked former County Cllr Chilton.
c) Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation No representations were made.
21/786 To confirm the Minutes of the Meetings held on 22nd March 2021 These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Falder.
21/787 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.
21/788 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements Members of the public have informed of significant queues and waiting times at the Newhall tip, discouraging people from taking items to the tip; this is thought to have contributed to the increase of flytipping around the parish. The Clean Team has cleared reported instances of flytipping, putting increased pressure on already limited resources. Around the parish there has been a significant increase in flytipping and across the district there has been a 40% increase. The recycling contractor has ceased trading and the District Council stepped in to fulfil the recycling contract; the value of recycling has decreased and SDDC is undertaking studies about alternative recycling schemes in readiness for the renewal of the contract in the autumn.
21/789 To receive the Report of the Clerk The Clerk’s report as previously circulated was accepted with no further comments. Min 20/766e) The request for a speed check on Bretby Lane has been submitted. Min 20/766d) A meeting with a resident about bins for private areas in the National Forest was held in April; a report on this meeting will be given at the next parish council meeting. Min 20/755b) Action on the drain cover on Ashby Road East is still awaited. Min 20/755b) the unauthorised signs on Oldicote Lane remain in place; County Cllr Muller will be informed of the situation and requested to pursue the matter. Signage has been erected by Bretby Hall to direct people onto the footpath around the Hall, whilst various rumours have circulated about the possibility of addition of control mechanisms being installed to restrict access at the Park.
21/790 Governance a) Risk Register update There are no recommended changes to the risk register. RESOLVED to make no changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) The Clerk reported that there is no further information, no actions were recommended and there were no incidents to report.
c) Communication Strategy The matter was deferred.
d) Arrangements for return to face to face meeting The Clerk was instructed to write to the Government to urge that hybrid meetings are permitted. All Cllrs will respond individually to the Government survey about the effectiveness of remote meetings.
21/791 Drainage issues No further matters were raised.
21/792 Correspondence
DALC – Various circulars and information about Covid19 and 2021 census
Bretby Park Management Company – raising awareness of issues the Hall and residents face
DCC – Impact – new parish carbon footprint
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
21/793 Finance
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Mar)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Mar)
£44.39
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Apr)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Apr)
£44.39
BACS
Staffing – March
£136.00
BACS
Staffing – April
£136.20
Krystal
Website hosting
£47.99
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Staffing – May
£136.20
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (May)
£36.40
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (May)
£44.39
DALC
Subscription for 2021/22
£344.63
Mrs J Storer
Payroll annual licence
£59.20
Mrs J Storer
Clerk use of home (April – Jun 21)
£81.00
Came & Company
Insurance
£218.00
For approval
Money Received
Interest April 2021
£0.03
SDDC – S136 refund
£97.93
SDDC – first half of the precept
£1,829.00
SDDC – Council grant
£73.00
Bretby Hall – donation for new bin
£600.00
HMRC – VAT refund 20/21
£41.60
Balance at bank 04.05.21
Deposit account
£3,011.14
Current account
£5,663.42
b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
c) To receive the internal audit The internal audit was undertaken on 14th April 2021 and no matters were reported. The report has been circulated to all Cllrs.
d) To complete the Annual Governance & Accounting Report The AGAR report for 2020/21 was before the Council for completion and approval. RESOLVED the AGAR was completed and signed by the Chair and the RFO/Clerk.
Cllrs have been circulated with the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2021 and the accounts were presented to the meeting for Council approval. RESOLVED to accept and approve the accounts for the year ending 31.03.21
21/794 To consider Planning Applications
DMPA/2021/0561:Amended scheme to previously approved DMPA/2019/1461 for the erection of an extension with pitch roof and the conversion of loft space at 12 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton upon Trent, DE15 0QN (12/05/21) Some Cllrs expressed disappointment about the lack of response to correspondence sent to SDDC Planning Dept by residents relating to safety concerns and the continuation of building works, particularly on the roof, at the above property. The alleged disregard of the planning process, building inspection and safety was considered to debase the planning process. District Cllrs reported that the Planning Dept has been in correspondence with the applicants but District Cllrs were unaware that residents’ correspondence had gone unanswered; they will follow up on these matter. RESOLVED: objection; as it is overbearing presence on 10 and 19 Bretby Lane and newly installed windows overlook gardens and bedrooms which affects neighbours right to presence. This application goes against the previous planning conditions restricting the increase of the height of the property.
DMPN/2021/0612: Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion and the installation of windows at 2 Mount Road, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RA (13/05/21) RESOLVED No objections
DMPA/2021/0552: The erection of extensions, front wall and gate at 14 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton on Trent, DE15 0QN (07/05/21) RESOLVED No objections
No further information has been received about the planning appeal for affordable housing on Bretby Lane. District Cllrs agreed to pass on any updates when any information is received.
21/795 Consultations No consultations have been received.
21/796 Items for information only
(a) To receive reports from Meetings attended No meetings have been attended
(b) Notification of Forthcoming meetings None known
(c) Training Sessions – See DALC circulars which have been provided to all Cllrs Training continues to be provided remotely via Zoom.
(d) Cllr Toone has contacted CREST about speed checks along Bretby Lane, but has heard nothing.
(e) Cllrs Toone and Betteridge-Sorby met remotely with a landowner about issues affecting Mimi Wood, in particular dog fouling and ASB.
21/797 Date of next meeting The next Parish Council meeting will be held on TUESDAY 13th JULY 2021 at 7.30pm at St Wystan’s Church, Bretby.
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked everyone for attending, wished everyone to be well and safe and closed the meeting at 8:30pm.
BRETBY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD TUESDAY 11th MAY 2021 AT 7:30pm AT SWADLINCOTE SURGERY, DARKLANDS ROAD, SWADLINCOTE
Present: Cllr M Falder (Chairman), Cllr M Bridges, Cllr L Meyrick, Cllr G Corner, Cllr S Betteridge-Sorby, Cllr K Kemp, Cllr S Toone.
In Attendance: Mrs J Storer – Clerk, District Cllrs Churchill and Haines.
21/768 Apologies No apologies were noted.
21/769 Election of Chairman Cllr Falder was nominated by Cllr Bridges, seconded by Cllr Corner. There were no other nominations. Cllr Falder was unanimously elected as Chairman. Cllr Falder thanked all for the support and confidence given to him in his capacity as Chairman and informed the meeting that this will be his final year as Chairman – next year he will step down as Chair but remain on the Council.
21/770 Chairman to take and sign the Declaration of office Cllr Falder took and signed the Declaration of Office for the position of Chairman.
21/771 Election of Vice Chairman Cllr Toone was nominated by Cllr Bridges and seconded by Cllr Falder. There were no other nominations. Cllr Toone was unanimously elected as Vice Chairman of the Parish Council.
21/772 Vice Chairman to take and sign the Declaration of Office Cllr Toone signed the Declaration of Office for the position of Vice Chairman.
21/773 Completion of Register of Interests The Councillors will review their Register of Interest via the Parish Council website and inform the Clerk of any changes.
21/774 Appointment of Committees – if required RESOLVED it was unnecessary to have any committees.
21/775 Appointment of Cllrs to External Bodies and arrangements for reporting back RESOLVED that any Cllr can attend any external meeting; reports will be circulated via email and questions an be taken at the next Parish Council meeting.
21/776 To adopt the new Standing Orders The Standing Orders were previously circulated to all Cllrs. RESOLVED to accept the Standing Orders, as circulated and without amendment.
21/777 To review the Financial Regulations The Financial Regulations have been reviewed and no further amendments were identified.
21/778 Review of inventory of land and assets including buildings and office equipment. The list of assets owned by the Parish Council was reviewed. No omissions were noted and there had been no disposals during the year.
21/779 Review and confirmation of arrangements for insurance cover in respect of allInsured risks. The insurance falls due for renewal on 1st June 2021 and the renewal premium has been received and circulated to all Cllrs. The insurance company has advised the Clerk that the premium is the lowest possible. The insurance cover provided was agreed and accepted by Cllrs.
21/780 Review of the Council’s and/or employees’ memberships of other bodies. The Parish Council is currently a member of DALC and will continue to retain membership with DALC. The Clerk is a member of SLCC and this will continue.
21/781 Reviewing the Council’s complaints procedure. The Complaints procedure as previously circulated was reviewed and no amendments were made.
You are summoned to attend Council Meeting of Bretby Parish Council, which will be held at Swadlincote Surgery on Darklands Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 0PP at 7.35pm on TUESDAY 11th MAY 2021.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA
1. To receive apologies for absence.
2. Variation of Order of Business
3. Declaration of Members Interests.
Please Note:-
(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 22nd March 2021 (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) Communication Strategy d) Arrangements for return to face to face meeting
10. Drainage and flooding issues
11. Correspondence
12. Finance (a) Accounts for Payment (b) To approve the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2021 (c) To receive the internal audit (d) To complete the Annual Governance & Accounting Report (e) To consider any requests for funds made under S137
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To consider any Consultations received
15. Items for information only
(a) To receive reports from Meetings attended (b) Notification of Forthcoming meeting (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 meeting and items for inclusion Suggested date Tuesday 13th July 2021.
BRETBY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY PARISH MEETING HELD MONDAY 22nd MARCH 2021 AT 7:45pm VIA REMOTE MEANS DUE TO COVID19 Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.
Present: Cllr M Falder (Chairman), Cllr Meyrick, Cllr G Corner, Cllr S Betteridge-Sorby, Cllr Bridges, Cllr Toone
In Attendance: Mrs J Storer – Clerk, Cllr Haines (to 8:23pm), Cllr Chilton (to 8:23pm), Cllr Churchill (to 8:23pm), 1 member of the public.
20/752 Apologies Apologies were noted from Cllr Kemp (work commitments). As a quorum was established, the Chairman commenced and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
20/753 Variation of Order of Business There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
20/754 Declaration of Interests: Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests; no declarations were received.
20/755 Public Speaking
a) Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter No matters were raised.
b) County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter The Chairman reported that this will be Cllr Chilton’s last attendance at Bretby Parish Council as she is not seeking re-election in May. He expressed and conveyed his and the Council’s thanks and appreciation for her work for the parish.
Cllr Chilton asked if reported items from the last meeting have been resolved. The grate cover on Ashby Road East – this remains a problem and is the responsibility of South Staffordshire Water. Cllr Chilton will follow this matter. The drain on the Repton/Hartshorne Road – this has been attended to promptly. The drain on Knights Lane – this has dried up naturally but will potentially be a problem in the future. No officer has been in contact with the Chair despite his details being provided to officers. Cllr Chilton reported on the changes within the Highways Dept (DCC) and is hopeful that some of the issues can now be resolved quickly.
Again, only those potholes which are reported to DCC are attended to but do not attend to the potholes that are seen but are unreported. A request was made for the repair team to attend to all potholes in the vicinity. Cadent – no progress has been made and the resident is now almost unable to access his drive. A team has previously visited and agreed to repair the bad workmanship on an “if and when” basis however there has been a lengthy wait with no action yet taken. Cllr Chilton will pursue this. Cllr Toone commented upon the amount of litter on the side of the A38 and commended a team for the work they undertook to clear litter from various sections of the A38. A similar situation exists on the A50. A sign has been erected on both sides of Oldicote Lane sign stating it is a private lane and access is only for residents; this sign is confusing as it has the appearance of an official council sign but isn’t. An acknowledgement was made that the Lane is unadopted, narrow and difficult to turn a vehicle round however the sign is considered to be not only misleading but also officious; there is a public footpath at the end of the lane and therefore access if permitted. A photo of the sign will be forwarded to Cllr Chilton to follow the matter with Traffic Safety Dept and to make enquiries about obtaining a “No Turning” sign.
There is no stop sign or white lines at the junctions of the Nurseries or at Mount Lane, motorists continue to exit the Nurseries and pay little attention to traffic from the right, this has caused some issues. There was disappointment that the Nurseries have not engaged to inform motorists to use care when exiting the site.
Cllr Churchill reported on the Freeport announcement made in the budget by the Secretary of State about three sites in the east midlands. One site will be at Toyota with a rail head and will create about £12m additional business rates and 6000 new jobs. There will however, be significant blight to residents in the area and SDDC will have to mitigate this for the residents. For Bretby there could be increase aircraft noise. The Chairman asked for information about what infra structure upgrades will be installed. The Dept of State and Highways England will make all the surveys and recommendations relating to changes in infrastructure. The governance structure will come under the D2N2 LEP and there will be consultations for local residents. Flooding in Egginton is acknowledged to be of concern. The Freeport status will bring significant tax breaks that could be used towards improving the infrastructure.
The appeal on affordable homes on Bretby Lane is still awaited.
The work taking place at 12 Bretby Lane is to be looked at by the Planning Enforcement Team. Cllr Toone reported that some demolition had taken place along with some development that does not appear to bear any resemblance to the original plans. Concerns were expressed about the impact on the telephone line by these works. Cllr Haines encouraged people to report directly their concerns to the Enforcement Team as well as to Cllrs. The personnel situation in the Planning Dept was explained. SDDC grass cutting schedule resumes this month. No progress has been made about the request relating to the specific grass cutting on Watery Lane raised last year, Cllr Chilton will follow this matter with DCC. South Derbyshire will be part of a pilot scheme about the recycling of coffee pods.
8:23pm The Chairman thanked Cllr Chilton. Cllrs Chilton, Haines, Churchill left the meeting.
A member of the public attending from Bretby Hall welcomed the co-operation about the issue of dog mess. The Clerk will continue to press SDDC for information as to when the bin will be installed. During recent times there have been an increase in the use of the Hall carpark for people visiting the area for exercise and there has been an increase in anti social behaviour. It was noted that the parish has previously been sheltered from anti social behaviour but is now exposed to it; some of the reported incidents are of concern. The feeling of the meeting was that this situation will continue and is likely to escalate post covid. The Derbyshire Police Rural Crime publication has provided some guidance along with various contact numbers; this will be forwarded to the resident, however these matters including littering appear to be very low on the priority list for the police.
c) Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation No representations were made.
20/756 To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 25th January 2021 These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Falder.
20/757 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.
20/758 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements There were no further matters the Chairman reported.
20/759 To receive the Report of the Clerk The Clerk’s report as previously circulated was accepted with no further comments.
20/760 Governance a) Risk Register update There are no recommended changes to the risk register. RESOLVED to make no changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) The Clerk reported that there is no further information, no actions were recommended and there were no incidents to report.
c) Communication Strategy The matter was deferred.
d) Arrangements for return to face to face meeting The Clerk’s report contained information about the future holding of meetings when the legislation for holding remote council meetings expires on 6th May. There is to be a return to face to face meetings however Cllrs were concerned that other regulations will remain in force, causing conflicts and have the consequence that the holding of face to face meetings will be unachievable. Cllrs expressed concerns that it may still not be safe to return to face to face meeting, and that by resuming physical meetings it may prevent some Cllrs and residents from their right to attend a meeting. RESOLVED to acknowledge the legal situation, however this parish council will meet remotely on 11th May 2021 unless clear guidance is received to the contrary.
20/761 Drainage issues No further matters were raised.
20/762 Correspondence
DALC – Various circulars and information about Covid19 and 2021 census
Derbyshire PCC – A booklet to increase safety in rural areas has been launched in Derbyshire
Derbyshire Police Crime Commissioner Office – invite to meet remotely the PCC on 18th March 2021
Cllr Chilton – information of the 20’s enough speed campaign
Resident – seeking assistance regarding anti social behaviour at Mimi’s Wood
Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 – Venue Hire requirements for publicly owned venues
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
20/763 Finance
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Feb)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Feb)
£44.39
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Jan)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Jan)
£44.39
BACS
Staffing – February
£136.00
Krystal
Website hosting
£9.59
DCC
Outstanding pension contributions
£22.13
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Mrs J Storer – use of home (Jan – March 21)
£81.00
BACS
Mrs J Storer – expenses for 2020/2
£19.44
BACS
Mrs J Storer – SLCC subscription
£19.65
BACS
Staffing – March
£136.00
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (March)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (March)
£44.39
BACS
Subscription for 2021/22
£TBC and paid in April 2021
For approval
Money Received
Interest Feb
£0.02
Interest March
£0.03
Balance at bank 15.03.21
Deposit account
£3,011.11
Current account
£3,543.16
b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
20/764 To consider Planning Applications
DMPA/2020/1212: Retrospective application to regularise an agricultural building at Shades Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD (12/03/21)
DMPA/2020/1329: The erection of a lean-lift and the conversion of grass area to into new service yard at Etwall House, Bretby Business Park, Ashby Road East, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0YZ (12/03/21) RESOLVED no objections
DMPA/2021/0294: The erection of a two-storey rear extension at 58 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton on Trent DE15 0QW (12/03/21) RESOLVED no objections
DMPA/2021/0297: The erection of horse stables and associated hardstanding at Town Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD (07/04/21) RESOLVED no objections
DMPN/2021/0377: Prior Approval for change of use of agricultural buildings to dwelling houses (Class C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion at The Sett, Bretby, Burton on Trent, DE15 0RB (07/04/21) RESOLVED no objections
DMOT/2021/0126 – Approval of details required by conditions 3, 5, 6 and 9 attached to ref. DMPA/2020/0448 (the erection of a building to house a biomass plant) at Shades Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD RESOLVED no objections but the Clerk will query whether the discharge for the U4 exemption, answers points 5 and 7 on the discharge.
20/765 Consultations No consultations have been received.
20/766 Items for information only (a) To receive reports from Meetings attended Area Forum – 19th January 2021 – no report was received
(b) Notification of Forthcoming meetings None known
(c) Training Sessions – See DALC circulars which have been provided to all Cllrs Training is being provided remotely via Zoom. The Clerk attended the DALC “Accounting for parish councils at the year end” training session on 22nd February 2021.
(d) A resident at Bretby Hall has expressed a desire to join the parish council. There are no vacancies at present. A resident who owns Mimi Woods spoke with the Clerk today and the notes of that conversation (as approved by the resident) had been circulated to all Cllrs prior to the meeting. One suggestion from the resident was to install a bin at an access point to the wood and Cllrs noted that the resident regularly places a black bin for the depositing of dog waste and that the majority of people do not use it to place the waste but discard it irresponsibly. Similar experiences were noted by other landowners and the dog waste issue has been noted on social media. It was AGREED that Cllrs Toone and Betteridge-Sorby will meet with the resident to discuss the situation.
(e) The Clerk was asked to make a request for a speed check/monitor to take place on Bretby Lane. Examples were given of a particular resident who speeds around the immediate area and information will also be passed to the PCSO.
20/767 Date of next meeting The next Parish Council meeting will be held on TUESDAY 11th MAY 2021 at 7.30pm; this will be preceded by the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will be a remote meeting unless there are significant changes to regulations. There being no further business, the Chairman thanked everyone for attending, wished everyone to be well and safe and closed the meeting at 9:29pm.
You are summoned to attend Council Meeting of Bretby Parish Council, which will be held under the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 at 7.35pm on MONDAY 22nd MARCH 2021.
Please contact the Clerk for the meeting invitation.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA
1. To receive apologies for absence.
2. Variation of Order of Business
3. Declaration of Members Interests.
Please Note:-
(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 25th January 2021 (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 the PublicBodies (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) Communication Strategy d) Arrangements for return to face to face meeting
10. Drainage and flooding issues
11. Correspondence
12. Finance (a) Accounts for Payment (b) To consider any requests for funds made under S137
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To consider any Consultations received
15. Items for information only (a) To receive reports from Meetings attended SDDC – Flood Liaison Meeting – 1st March 2021 via TEAMS (b) Notification of Forthcoming meeting (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 meeting and items for inclusion – Suggested date TUESDAY 11th MAY 2021.
Clerk’s Report – March 2021
Agenda item
8) Clerk’s Report The Clerk has no matters to report. Relevant matters relating to Covid19 have been circulated to all Cllrs. A bin for siting in the grounds of Bretby Hall (Min 20/742) was ordered from SDDC on 18th February 2021 and the Clerk has been seeking an update from SDDC as to when the bin will be installed. Bretby Hall Committee will donate £600 to the parish council to cover the capital costs of this project. The Clerk has provided the Hall Committee with the bank details but at the time of drafting the agenda, no funds have been received. The annual revenue costs of maintenance and emptying will be met by the parish council.
9) Governance 9a) Risk Register The Clerk has no changes to make to the Changes to the Risk Register. 9b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) No changes are recommended and there are no reports of any breaches. 9d) Arrangements for return to face to face meeting The legislation regarding the holding of virtual meetings expires on 6th May 2021 and currently from 7th May 2021 the parish council will return to face to face meetings. DALC has issued guidance on this which has been circulated to all Cllrs, one of the first decisions needs to be relates to the venue – can the Church be the venue for the return to face to face meetings, can it accommodate all cllrs and any unknown members of the public who have a right to attend.
11) Correspondence – March 2021
DALC – Various circulars and information about Covid19 and 2021 census
Derbyshire PCC – A booklet to increase safety in rural areas has been launched in Derbyshire
Derbyshire Police Crime Commissioner Office – invite to meet remotely the PCC on 18th March 2021
Cllr Chilton – information of the 20’s enough speed campaign
Resident – seeking assistance regarding anti social behaviour at Mimi’s Wood
Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 – Venue Hire requirements for publicly owned venues
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
12a) Accounts for Payment
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Feb)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Feb)
£44.39
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Jan)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Jan)
£44.39
BACS
Staffing – February
£136.00
Krystal
Website hosting
£9.59
DCC
Outstanding pension contributions
£22.13
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Mrs J Storer – use of home (Jan – March 21)
£81.00
BACS
Mrs J Storer – expenses for 2020/21
£19.44
BACS
Mrs J Storer – SLCC subscription
£19.65
BACS
Staffing – March
£136.00
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (March)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (March)
£44.39
For approval
Money Received
Interest Feb
£0.02
Interest March
£0.03
Balance at bank 15.03.21
Deposit account
£3,011.11
Current account
£3,543.16
12b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
13) Planning applications
DMPA/2020/1212: Retrospective application to regularise an agricultural building at Shades Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD (12/03/21)
DMPA/2020/1329: The erection of a lean-lift and the conversion of grass area to into new service yard at Etwall House, Bretby Business Park, Ashby Road East, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0YZ (12/03/21)
DMPA/2021/0294: The erection of a two-storey rear extension at 58 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Burton on Trent DE15 0QW (12/03/21)
DMPA/2021/0297: The erection of horse stables and associated hardstanding at Town Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD (07/04/21)
DMPN/2021/0377: Prior Approval for change of use of agricultural buildings to dwelling houses (Class C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion at The Sett, Bretby, Burton on Trent, DE15 0RB (07/04/21)
15) Training 22nd February 2021 Accounting for parish councils year end Clerk
BRETBY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY PARISH MEETING HELD MONDAY 25th JANUARY 2021 AT 7:30pm VIA REMOTE MEANS DUE TO COVID19 Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.
Present: Cllr M Falder (Chairman), Cllr Toone, Cllr Meyrick, Cllr G Corner, Cllr S Betteridge-Sorby, Cllr K Kemp, Cllr Bridges
20/736 Apologies No apologies were accepted as all were present. As a quorum was established, the Chairman commenced and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
20/737 Variation of Order of Business There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
20/738 Declaration of Interests: Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests; no declarations were received.
20/739 Public Speaking a) Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter No matters were raised.
b) County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter Cllr Chilton reported that no further updates have been received relating to the condition of the Bretby Lane verge following works undertaken by Cadent; the promised meeting that would take place with DCC and the affected resident is still to be arranged. Dissatisfaction was expressed about the lack of communication from DCC with the resident. Cllr Chilton agreed that the lack of communication was unacceptable; Cllrs also made comments on the road having sunk since the works have been completed. Cllr Chilton agreed to take the matter back to DCC as a matter of urgency.
Disappointment was expressed about the lack of and lateness of gritting around the parish over the last two days when there was significant snowfall. The parish council owned grit bin at Watery Lane is filled occasionally from a store of grit kept at the Chairman’s property. The second grit bin owned by the parish council is still located at the Chairman’s property and will continue to do so until an acceptable location can be found. Cllr Betteridge- Sorby raised the problems of lack of gritting on Midway Road, and asked that this is classed as a priority road whilst the vaccinations are taking place.
Funding is available from DCC relating to flooding, this information will be passed to the Clerk and the District cllrs. There are not many properties in the parish that flood, flooding is not happening as badly on Bretby Lane as has been the case in previous years, possibly this is due to the recent planting of trees which appears to have helped to ease some of the flooding matters.
Cllr Chilton was requested to take the following matters to DCC: – One drain outlet at Bretby Lane is blocked causing the water to back up and flood the lane; this matter goes back to 2019. On Knights Lane a drain under the lane between Hill Farm and Newton Lane is blocked and floods the lane; it too requires clearing out; this matter is a highways safety issue as the standing water causes problems for traffic particularly if the water freezes. A grid cover on Ashby Road East rattles when traffic goes over it, the matter has been on the repair list for a significant number of months.
Sub contractors have been seen repairing potholes yesterday and today in the snow.
Cllr Haynes reported that the snow over the weekend has meant no bin collections have taken place; SDDC will endeavour to catch up over the weekend.
Cllr Churchill reported that vaccinations at Oaklands are going well, as have the lateral flow testing centres in Swadlincote.
Newton Lane is not flooding as in previous years and the recent engineering works appear to be working well; the quality of work was congratulated.
SDDC has confirmed that the verge at Watery Lane will not be cut as per the request of a resident; this request was made to protect the banks of the stream but confirmation on the new arrangement is still awaited from DCC – Cllr Chilton will follow this matter.
The street cleaning team have been seen in the parish, some local residents are using their daily exercise/walk to collect rubbish and the local volunteers collecting litter were congratulated.
Cllr Kemp informed that some residents have expressed a desire to carry out a community litter pick, Cllr Haynes will provide details of how to obtain the necessary equipment for this community activity to happen.
An update was requested on the appeal for the property development at Bretby Lane as it appears that the appeal was lodged after the time scales listed by SDDC in April 2020.
8:20pm Cllr Churchill, Cllr Chilton and Cllr Haynes left the meeting.
c) Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation No representations were made.
20/740 To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 23rd November 2020 These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Falder.
20/741 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.
20/742 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements A lorry repeatedly cuts the corner of Bretby Lane and Newton Lane, causing some damage to the newly widened junction. A wicket gate has been installed near to Bretby Castle, it was established that bee hives are now at this location. The Church held a socially distance carol concert on Christmas Eve. The dog bin at the Hall is not large enough to cope with the increase in volume created with increased walking during the covid era/lockdown.
RESOLVED The Clerk was given authority to place an order to buy and install a bin. The Clerk was requested to make enquiries as to whether the Bretby Hall management company would make any financial contributions.
20/743 To receive the Report of the Clerk The Clerk’s report as previously circulated was accepted with no further comments.
20/744 Governance a)Risk Register update There are no recommended changes to the risk register. RESOLVED to make no changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) The Clerk reported that there is no further information, no actions were recommended and there were no incidents to report.
c) To appoint Mr B Wood as the internal auditor for the years ending 31st March 2021 and 31st March 2022 Mr B Wood has undertaken the internal audit of the parish council’s accounts for several years and as a former DALC Chief Officer, he understands the parish council sector. RESOLVED for Mr B Wood to be the internal auditor for the financial years 2020/21 and 2021/22.
d) Communication Strategy The Bretby Facebook page is now receiving daily comments. Cllrs Kemp and Betteridge-Storby have previously discussed how to increase the profile of the Facebook page, including highlighting the community litter pick and once interaction takes place, to establish a social committee and to increase the possibility of organising large events such as Bretby in Bloom. Details of the Bretby Facebook page will be included in the Church newsletter. Communication about the Bretby Facebook page was offer to be undertaken by the Neighbourhood Watch.
20/745 Drainage issues No further matters were raised, drainage was discussed earlier in the meeting.
20/746 Correspondence
DALC – Various circulars and information about Covid19 and 2021 census
SDDC – Advice on flooding in communities
Information on the 2021 census
SDDC – Information on the personnel changes at Swadlincote police station
DCC – Briefing from Cllr Chilton about community testing for Covid and new shopappy (email 13.12.20)
Census – further updates
DALC – Community Business Guide
SDDC – Notification of Area Forum meeting via TEAMS on 19th January 2021
Resident – request for additional bin at Bretby Hall The Clerk has asked SDDC for costings relating to an additional bin. All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
20/747 Finance
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Dec)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Dec)
£44.39
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Jan)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Jan)
£44.39
BACS
Staffing – December
£136.00
BACS
Staffing – January
£136.00
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Mrs J Storer – use of home (Jan – March 21)
£81.00 – defer to next meeting
BACS
Mrs J Storer – expenses
£carried forward to next meeting due to the low level of expenses
Krystal
Website hosting
£9.59
For approval
Money Received
Interest Dec
£0.02
Interest Jan
£0.03
Balance at bank 18.01.21
Deposit account
£3011.07
Current account
£4009.06
b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
c) To set the precept for the financial year 2021/22 The Clerk had circulated with the meeting papers, the draft budget and precept for the financial year 2021/22, the budget was discussed having regard to the current economic situation and to the pandemic. RESOLVED to set the precept for the financial year 2021/22 at £3,658, this being a 2% increase.
20/748 To consider Planning Applications DMPN/2020/1270 – Prior notification for the erection of a steel portal frame building for the storage of agricultural machinery, implements and fodder at Brizlincote Lane, Burton on Trent DE15 0PR (22/12/20) – Already granted.
Planning appeal DMPA/2019/1430:Outline application (matters of access to be considered now with matters of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping reserved for later consideration) for six wholly affordable starter homes with access and associated works on Land at Sk2823 3536 (rear of 101-119) Bretby Lane, Bretby, DE15 0QP Appellant: Mr & Mrs Brian & Jean Mears Appeal Ref. No: APP/F1040/W/20/3258632 Appeal Starting Date: 25/11/2020
20/749 Consultations No consultations have been received.
20/750 Items for information only (a) To receive reports from Meetings attended Area Forum – 19th January 2021 – no report was received,
(b) Notification of Forthcoming meetings None known
(c) Training Sessions – See DALC circulars which have been provided to all Cllrs Training is being provided remotely via Zoom. No training sessions have been attended.
(d) A resident at Bretby Hall has expressed a desire to join the parish council. There are no vacancies at present, however the Clerk will make contact with the person to invite him to attend future parish council meetings.
20/751 Date of next meeting The next Parish Council meeting will be held on MONDAY 22nd MARCH 2021 at 7.30pm; this will be a remote meeting unless there are significant changes to regulations.
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked everyone for attending, wished everyone to be well and safe and closed the meeting at 9:05pm.
You are summoned to attend Council Meeting of Bretby Parish Council, which will be held under the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 at 7.30pm on MONDAY 25th JANUARY 2021.
Please contact the Clerk for the meeting invitation.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA
1. To receive apologies for absence.
2. Variation of Order of Business
3. Declaration of Members Interests.
Please Note:
(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 23rd November 2020 (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 thepress and public from the meeting in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissionto 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) To appoint Mr B Wood as the internal auditor for the years ending 31st March 2021 and 31st March 2022 d) Communication Strategy
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 set the precept for the financial year 2021/22
13. To consider Planning Applications
14. To consider any Consultations received
15. Items for information only (a) To receive reports from Meetings attended Area Forum – 19th January 2021 (b) Notification of Forthcoming meeting (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 meeting and items for inclusion – Suggested date MONDAY 22nd MARCH 2021.
Clerk’s Report – January 2021
Agenda item
8) Clerk’s Report The Clerk has no matters to report. Relevant matters relating to Covid19 have been circulated to all Cllrs.
9) Governance 9a) Risk Register The Clerk has no changes to make to the Changes to the Risk Register.
9b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) No changes are recommended and there are no reports of any breaches.
9c) To appoint Mr B Wood as the internal auditor for the years ending 31st March 2021 and 31st March 2022 Mr B Wood has undertaken the internal audit of the parish council’s accounts for several years and as a former DALC Chief Officer, he understands the parish council sector. RECOMMENDATION for Mr B Wood to be the internal auditor for the financial years 2020/21 and 2021/22
11) Correspondence – January 2021
DALC – Various circulars and information about Covid19 and 2021 census
SDDC – Advice on flooding in communities
Information on the 2021 census
SDDC – Information on the personnel changes at Swadlincote police station
DCC – Briefing from Cllr Chilton about community testing for Covid and new shopappy (email 13.12.20)
Census – further updates
DALC – Community Business Guide
SDDC – Notification of Area Forum meeting via TEAMS on 19th January 2021
Resident – request for additional bin at Bretby Hall The Clerk has asked SDDC for costings relating to an additional bin.
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
12a) Accounts for Payment
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Dec)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Dec)
£44.39
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Jan)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Jan)
£44.39
BACS
Staffing – December
£136.00
BACS
Staffing – January
£136.00
Accounts passed for payment
BACS
Mrs J Storer – use of home (Jan – March 21)
£81.00 – defer to next meeting
BACS
Mrs J Storer – expenses
£carried forward to next meeting
Krystal
Website hosting
£9.59
For approval
Money Received
Interest Dec
£0.02
Interest Jan
£0.03
Balance at bank 18.01.21
Deposit account
£3011.07
Current account
£4009.06
12b) Requests for funding via S137 No requests for funding have been received.
13) Planning applications
DMPN/2020/1270 – Prior notification for the erection of a steel portal frame building for the storage of agricultural machinery, implements and fodder at Brizlincote Lane, Burton on Trent DE15 0PR (22/12/20)
Planning appeal
DMPA/2019/1430:Outline application (matters of access to be considered now with matters of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping reserved for later consideration) for six wholly affordable starter homes with access and associated works on Land at Sk2823 3536 (rear of 101-119) Bretby Lane, Bretby, DE15 0QP Appellant: Mr & Mrs Brian & Jean Mears Appeal Ref. No: APP/F1040/W/20/3258632 Appeal Starting Date: 25/11/2020
BRETBY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY PARISH MEETING HELD MONDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2020 AT 7:30pm VIA REMOTE MEANS DUE TO COVID19 Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.
Present: Cllr M Falder (Chairman), Cllr Toone, Cllr Meyrick, Cllr G Corner, Cllr S Betteridge-Sorby, Cllr K Kemp (from 7:35pm)
20/720 Apologies Apologies were accepted from Cllr Bridges (illness) and Cllr Churchill (illness). As a quorum was established, the Chairman commenced and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
20/721 Variation of Order of Business There was no alteration to the variation of the order of business.
20/722 Declaration of Interests: Cllrs considered their obligations relating to declaration of interests; no declarations were received.
20/723 Public Speaking
a) Members of the Public and Council to comment on any matter No matters were raised.
b) County Council and District Council members to raise any relevant matter Cllr Haines thanked Cllr Falder for laying the wreath on behalf of SDDC on Remembrance Sunday. The calendar for the bin collections for 2020/21 have been circulated and Cllr Haines will attend the Christmas waste meeting tomorrow and feedback any updates. Recycling remains very heavy and this has affected the green bin collections. The Shades Farm planning application DMPA/2020/0933 was approved by SDDC Planning Committee with a number of conditions, these were listed to the meeting; building has commenced. The other applications at Shades Farm are submitted under permitted development. Any concerns about the decisions can discuss these with Cllr Haines. Cllrs Haines and Churchill have spoken with residents relating to the planning application DMPA/2020/0944 at 252 Bretby Lane and assured residents that despite Covid 19, the planning process remains rigour. The Planning Officer is awaiting information from the Highways Dept. There was a major flytipping incident on Watery Lane two weeks ago. The Clean Team was contacted and cleared the site very quickly. Minor littering and fly tipping continue to be reported to the Clean Team who will follow up any information reported to them. Flytipping is a problem across the district; particularly badly affected are those areas close to the Derby boarder.
Cllr Chilton reported on personnel changes within the Highways Dept. The number of children now in care specifically related to domestic abuse during Covid has risen. The Vision Derbyshire suggestion was explained. Cllr Chilton reported that she has received nothing back from DCC nor Cadent regarding members of the public concerns regarding Cadent quality and inconsiderate workmanship. One member of the public is considering seeking assistance of the Ombudsman following the lack of response to his concerns. Questions were raised about how Cadent continues to be failed to be held to account for their allegedly poor workmanship; Cllr Chilton will raise this matter with the new Highways Manager.
The public health roll out of the Covid vaccine has been advised that the Rosliston Forestry Centre is likely to be the vaccine centre for this area, however from a public transport perspective it is a difficult site to access with the buses being periodical and having the result of many people waiting at the vaccine centre for a number of hours. Cllr Chilton will raise these concerns and feedback any comments via the Clerk.
c) Parish Council Members declaring an interest other than Disclosable Pecuniary Interest wishing to make representation No representations were made.
20/724 To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 14th September 2020 These were circulated, read, approved and signed as a correct record by Cllr Falder.
20/725 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.
20/726 To receive the Chairman’s Announcements A very small Covid safe laying of the Remembrance Wreath took place on Remembrance Sunday by the Chairman. The WI wrapped poppies around the oak of the war memorial, however some of the lead flashing is missing from the memorial. Repairs are to take effect and the Clerk will liaise with Cllr Chilton about possible funding for the repairs.
20/727 To receive the Report of the Clerk The Clerk’s report as previously circulated was accepted with no further comments.
20/728 Governance a) Risk Register update There are no recommended changes to the risk register. RESOLVED to make no changes to the risk register.
b) General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) The Clerk reported that there is no further information, no actions were recommended and there were no incidents to report.
c) To consider information about the former Bretby Castle and how to display the information – Min 19/599 As per Min 20/711c) no further action will be taken on this matter, this was included on the agenda in error.
d) Communication Strategy The Clerk circulated an email on 5/10/20 about how the Council can communicate to its stakeholders, the recommendation is for a communications strategy to be drafted and to consider means of communication as per Cllr Kemp’s earlier suggestion. A Facebook page has been set up and regular relevant updates are required to encourage people to be involved. When the Facebook page was set up the Nurseries were invited to participate but they did not become involved, they will be asked if they now wish to contribute, a request will also be extended to the businesses at the Bretby Business Centre. Promotion between the Facebook page and website will occur. When Bretby in Bloom takes place, the Nurseries will be approached to assist. The communication strategy and Bretby in Bloom will be considered in detail in the new year.
A lot of momentum for running organisations and events in the community has been lost with the pandemic and concerns were expressed that this momentum will not return, it is therefore necessary to communicate with the community to encourage others to carry on the community events and activities.
20/729 Drainage issues No matters were raised.
20/730 Correspondence
DALC – Various circulars and information about Covid19
DALC – advice in relation to covid related HR
ONS – Notification and handbook for the 2021 consensus (this will be on 21st March 2021)
DCC Director of Public Health – urging compliance with Covid Regulations
Clerks & Councils Direct – November 2020 edition
All Cllrs have been circulated with the information prior to the meeting.
The WI and the Church are looking at fund raising at Christmas for local food banks as there appears to be a big demand. Swadlincote CVS has broadened their food bank to a winter one due to a huge demand. Cllrs were requested to raise awareness for donations to the food banks.
20/731 Finance
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Oct)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Oct)
£44.39
Accounts passed for payment
For approval
BACS
HMRC – Staffing NI & PAYE (Nov)
£36.60
BACS
DCC – Pension contribution (Nov)
£44.39
BACS
Staffing – November
£136.00
BACS
Royal Mail – PO Box Number renewal
£88.13
BACS
Mrs J Storer – use of home (Oct – Dec 20)
£81.00
BACS
Mrs J Storer – expenses
£carried forward to next meeting
RBL
Donation for Remembrance Wreath
£50.00
Money Received
Interest Oct
£0.02
Interest Sept
£0.03
Balance at bank 16.10.20
Deposit account
£3011.02
Current account
£4573.18
b) Requests for funding via S137
No requests for funding have been received.
c) To receive the actual to budget report for the period ending 31st October 2020 and to consider the first draft of the budget for 2021/22 RESOLVED to accept the actual to budget report for the period ending 31.10.20, no questions were raised. The Clerk had circulated with the meeting papers, the draft budget and precept for the financial year 2021/22. The Clerk will amend the budget for discussion at the January meeting.
20/732 To consider Planning Applications DMPA/2020/0933: Retention of a plant room on Land at SK2923 5475 (Knights Lodges), Knights Lane, Bretby, Derbyshire, DE15 0RT (23/10/20) This has already been passed.
DMOT/2020/1047: The removal of deadwood and reducing rear scaffold limb of horse chestnut at The Stables, 1 Bretby Mews, Unnamed Road through Bretby Park, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RB (11/11/20)
DMOT/2020/1047: The removal of deadwood and reducing rear scaffold limb of horse chestnut at The Stables, 1 Bretby Mews, Unnamed Road through Bretby Park, Bretby, Burton on Trent, DE15 0RB
DMPN/2020/1038: Prior Notification for construction of a machinery store at Shades Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD
DMPN/2020/1036: Prior Notification for the erection of a straw barn at Shades Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD
DMPA/2020/1080: The erection of a two storey circulation/service block extension (revised scheme to that approved under 9/2017/0957 and 9/2018/0730) at Burton On Trent Golf Club, Ashby Road East, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0PS
DMPA/2020/0944- The erection of extensions and garage at 252 Bretby Lane, Bretby, Derbyshire DE15 0QR
20/733 Consultations NALC – Changes to Planning and Planning for the Future NALC – Standards Matter 2: Public Consultation and Public Sector Surveys. SDDC – Street Trading Policy review (deadline 28th January 2021)
20/734 Items for information only (a) To receive reports from Meetings attended Area Forum – 11th November 2020, the Clerk attended the meeting and reported that this was an exploratory meeting seeking if parish councils would welcome the holding of Area Forums and Safer Neighbourhood meetings via TEAMS; the consensus of the meeting held on 11.11.20 was to welcome the return of these meetings. These will take place in the new year.
(b) Notification of Forthcoming meetings None known
(c) Training Sessions – See DALC circulars which have been provided to all Cllrs
Training is being provided remotely via Zoom.
Date
Course
Attender
30th September 2020
Managing Staff Appraisals
Clerk
1st October 2020
Effective communication and Engagement for Town and Parish Councils in Post Covid 19 era
Clerk
1st October 2020
Tutorial on HTML for website accessibility
Clerk
2nd November 2020
Planning – DALC
Clerk
20/735 Date of next meeting The next Parish Council meeting will be held on MONDAY 25th JANUARY 2021 at 7.30pm; this will be a remote meeting unless there are significant changes to regulations.
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked everyone for attending, wished everyone to be well and safe and closed the meeting at 8:38pm.
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