Warsop Parish Council Meeting Minutes
Town Hall, Church Street
Market Warsop, Mansfield, Notts.NG20 0AL
Tel: 01623 846011
email: tbarlow@warsop.gov.uk

MINUTES of the Parish Council meeting held on MONDAY, 11th APRIL, 2011 at 6.30pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Market Warsop.

Present: Cllrs. S. Moody (Chairman), S. Shields, J. Kerr, (Mansfield District Councillors), J. Allin (Nottinghamshire County Councillor), M. Ellis, B. Smith and Halina Kochanowski.
PC Wayne Bennett, PCSO Gina Fletcher, Wardens Geoff & Phil, a member of the public and CHAD reporter.
Apologies: Cllrs. E. Hill (Vice-Chair), P. Crawford, A.Wetton (MDC), D. Priest and J. Heald.

8562. DECLARATIONS BY MEMBERS OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTEREST - The Chairman drew the attention of Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests related to agenda items.
Warsop Town Hall Management Group – Cllrs. S. Moody, J. Allin, P. Crawford, J. Kerr, S, Shields and H. Kochanowski
Warsop Carnival – E. Hill (Liaison)
CCTV – Cllr. J. Allin
Age Concern – Cllrs. J. Allin, P. Crawford, B. Smith and H. Kochanowski
Welbeck Colts - Cllr. A. Wetton
Meden Vale Community Association – Cllrs. J. Kerr and S. Shields
Warsop Vale Community Association – Cllrs. J. Kerr and S. Shields
Warsop Plough Jnr FC - Cllr. M. Ellis.
Market Warsop Players – Cllr. S. Moody.
Meden Vale the Future – Cllrs. J. Allin, J. Kerr and S. Shields
Warsop Footpaths & Countryside Group & Unit 2000 – Cllr. H. Kochanowski
Assoc of Labour Councillors – Cllrs. A. Wetton, J. Allin, S. Shields, J. Kerr and P. Crawford.

8563. CRIME AND DISORDER – PC Wayne Bennett addressed the meeting stating that crime figures are down on this time last year and the lowest figures have been recorded for the whole of Nottinghamshire since 1981. There have been 5 arrests for drug related matters and 4 juvenile arrest in the dispersal zone. Dog fouling has become a top priority for the Wardens with 2 tickets issued last week to dog owners. Warsop is particularly bad at the moment with people not picking up after their dogs.

8564. MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - The minutes of the last Parish Council on MONDAY 21st MARCH, 2011 were accepted as a true record.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – None

8565. PLANNING & APPLICATIONS
a. 29 Manor Road – single story front extension
b. Former Eastwood Depot – change of use to a community facility
c. 27 Manor Road – 2 storey side extension
No comments were made.
8566. WARSOP TOWN HALL – Cllr. Kochanowski gave an update and told members that she has received a dilapidations offer from NCC of £12,500 + VAT which is very disappointing. She will find out how they have reached this figure and negotiate with them.

8567. MEDEN BATHS – The SOS group are to form a constituted group.

8568. BIG LOTTERY – Meetings are taking place to prepare information for the Carnival. Articles are in W&DN every month.

8569. CARNIVAL – Regular meetings are taking place and acts are now confirmed. Articles are in W&DN every month.

8570. THE CARRS – With the help of the Wildlife Trust, Friends of the Carrs is getting a kick start and with several more people attending the meetings it now seems that the improvements needed can once again be carried forward and new funding investigated. The main concern, the de-silting is a priority and a source of funding has been identified. The Parish Council agreed to support the group.
Next F.O.C. meeting: Tuesday 10th May 7.30pm at Unit 2000, Church Street.

8571. WARSOP AND DISTRICT NEWS – The May edition is almost done, there are several new advertisers for this edition.

8572. 3 PARISHES WALK – The Clerk told members that there aren’t many registrations this year. Cllr. Kochanowski suggested changing the name next year to Walks for Warsop as the walks no longer cover 3 Parishes.

8573. CONNIE CLUB CAR PARK – Letters have been distributed to businesses in Warsop to park their cars here instead of the town centre to free up space for shoppers, to date the only takers are Spencer’s. The Parish Council registered their disappointment after negotiating with the club and getting permission for this only to be told by local businesses that it is too far to walk! Cllrs Kerr and Allin offered to visit the businesses in person.

8574. TESCO – The planning application has been submitted but MDC has requested more information before validating it.

8575. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Meden Vale the Future – re quest for a donation. It was agreed to send a S137 for them to specify an amount and a letter of support.

8576. BANK BALANCES AND ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Lloyds TSB Current Account – 11 Apr 11………………… £8,942.61
Lloyds TSB Premier Account – 11 Apr 11 ………………. £51,912.12
Paid in for W&DN 21 Mar 11 – 11 Apr 11…………………. £835.00
Payments already made:
BT ………………………………………………………… £29.86
BT ………………………………………………………… £32.82

Accounts due for payment:
Delivery of Warsop News ………........................................£300.00
Petty Cash – stamps …………………..………………… £50.00
Design 2 – W&DN…………… …………………… ……£1,000.00
Mortons – W&DN …………… ………………………… £1,226.00
Fothermill Ltd – Decorating former Webcentre ………… £1,080.00
3PW cash for donations and refreshments ……………….. £200.00

8577. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - Cllr. Allin informed members that a lot of redundancies have been made and NCC have lost a lot of good officers. Good news is that there will be no closures for Surestart’s in the county. Highways are in the process of designing the crossing for Hetts Lane and working on the reduced speed limit for Cuckney Hill.

8578. MANSFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL – Nothing to report till after elections.
There won’t be an election for the Parish, there are 3 casual vacancies to co-opt.

8579. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Monday 16th May – AGM

Before closing the meeting the Chairman thanked the Councillors who are not standing for all their commitment to the community and gave a special thanks to Cllr. Brian Smith for over 50 years service to Warsop Parish.

Cllr. Smith said he would continue to support the Parish Council.

Signed ………………………………. Date ……………………..
Chairman Warsop Parish Council

 

 

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