EAKRING PARISH
COUNCIL
Minutes of a
Parish Council Meeting held on
Wednesday 13th November
2013 at 7.30 p.m. in the Cator Hall
Present:Mrs M Curry,
Mr L Haslam, Mrs S Wilson, Mr R Brown, Mrs J Chow, Cllr R Jackson (NCC), Cllr B
Laughton (NSDC), 2 Parishoners.
Apologies: Mr P Lambert.
Minutes:The Minutes
of the meeting held on 9th October were circulated prior to the
meeting. It was proposed by Mr L Haslam, seconded by Mrs S Wilson and agreed
unanimously that these be signed as a true record.
Matters Arising:
1.Bilsthorpe
Incinerator:Mrs Curry explained that she had attended the last Bilsthorpe
Parish Council meeting and could report that a Committee had been formed to
oppose the Incinerator the next meeting of which would be 14th
November where it was expected representatives of Kersall and Kirklington PC’s
would be present. Posters have been made and would be sent to Eakring for
display. A Planning Consultant has been contacted (the PC were told of his
fees) and is available to work for the Committee. Mrs Curry posed the question
would the Parish Council be willing to contribute to his fees? Various
questions arose but it was agreed to place the issue on next month’s agenda
when more information will be available.
2.Arrangements
for Planting Trees:Mr Haslam said he would take responsibility for the tree
planting and other people could join him as and when available.Some would be
placed on the Recreation Ground.
3.Neighbourhood Watch Update: Mrs
Chow explained events over the previous month. Mr Haslam
revealed that he had attended a SNG meeting last week and had registered
for Neighbourhood
Alert.- He said that if 1-2 people on each road signed up they could pass
on information quickly
like Neighbourhood Watch. He scheme was compared as a ‘doing a
Neighbourhood Watch but
more’.
4.Ideas for Village
Sign: The Parish Council looked at four entries for the design a Village
sign competition and
decided to award joint winners prizes to Graham and Diane Bates and
Julie and John Liposits.
They will each receive a £10 gardening gift voucher.
Public Questions and Comments:
1.Mr
Goodall informed the Parish Council that he was seeking permission to coppice
and cut a hedge on the side of a field he now owned on Mill Lane in order to
eventually restore the hedge. The hedge runs at the side of Footpath No.3.
2.Mr
Woodvine expressed his concern at the loss of small birds in Eakring this year
and suggested that the noise from the wind turbines, which he noted to be very
noticeable at certain times on Bilsthorpe Road, could be a major factor. The
Parish Council agreed and suggested contacting Notts Wildlife Trust or even the
independent Company who carried out Peel’s initial wildlife survey for a
comment. Members of the Parish Council were keen that all incidents of turbine
interference( noise or flicker ) should be logged with NSDC.
County/District
Councillors
1.Cllr
Jackson said that the LIS scheme was likely to be drastically cut after this
year.
2.
Cllr Jackson explained that a review of bus routes was imminent and he would
have more information after next week.
3.
Mrs Curry explained the problems with By-Way 25 Modification Order since the
arrival of a letter from the Planning Inspectorate dated 1st.
November. She said the short time frame in which to respond was a particular
handicap. She showed the Meeting the letter she had sent to the Planning
Inspectorate and outlined other steps taken by villagers. Cllr Jackson asked
for copies of documents to be sent to him so he could offer assistance.
4.The
Clerk told the Parish Council that the 2 x 1tonne salt bags had arrived on 13th.November
but again like the last occasion only appear to have 750 Kg in each. NCC have
been contacted. The 5 x free small bags of salt have also been delivered. Mr
Haslam agreed to collect and distribute. The Parish Council explained to Cllr
Jackson that there were no grit bins in the village anymore and he agreed to
see if one could be provided for the site of most pressing need- Stonish Hill.
Correspondence:
1.NSDC:re:Citizen
of the Year Awards Dinner 23rd. January 2013.
2.Newark
and Sherwood CAB: Thank you letter for grant of £50.
3.NCC:
Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan- Preferred Approach consultation-Extension
of time for comments.
4.Notts
Police:Rural Crime Reduction Summit 25th. Nov.
5.Communication
from Mr Peter Walker, Internal Auditor-informing PC on unavailability to carry
out audit for 2013/2014: The PC discussed the matter and instructed the Clerk
to approach another named individual to ascertain his availability.
Items
Circulated:
1.Local
Government Boundary Commission: Electorial Review of Newark and Sherwood Draft
Recommendations.
2.Mark
Spencer MP: Flood Meeting with your MP 16.12.13.
3.NSDC:
Register of Electors-Annual Registration-poster
4.Healthwatch
Notts:Local Voices_Improving Health and Social Care poster
5.Clerks
and Councils Direct-November
6.Streetscope
Ltd-brochure.
7.
Notts Police: Crime Reduction Summit poster-25.11.13.
8.Police
Commissioner: The Beat
Planning:
Application
received for return 7.11 13.
Application Number
13/00893/FULM
Installation
of 3.22MW Solar Park and associated infrastructure and
Erection of 1
No. 500kW wind turbine measuring 60m to the hub and
87m to the
blade tip.
Field
Ref.2958 off Mickledale Lane Bilsthorpe
Notts
For Nil
Against 5 absent 2 (RH,PL)
Application discussed at meeting:
Application
Number 13/01363/FUL
Erection of 1
No. 500kW wind turbine measuring 60m to the hub and
87m to the
blade tip
Land at
Brecks Farm Maplebeck Notts
For Nil Against 5
Absent 2 (RH,PL)
Reasons
for opposition to proposal
1.
Cumulative effect of number of wind turbines in
the area.
2.
Issue that although accompanying map shows Eakring
to be one of the nearest settlements the developers have considered the
potential effects on villages futher away but not on Eakring which is nearer.
3.
Enough is Enough.
A
late agenda item: A further planning application was considered-
Application Number
13/01371/FUL
Erection of
wind turbine with a tip height up to 77m agl, to include
Transformer
station at base and all ancillary works
Fresh Growers Ltd Inkersall
Grange Farm Inkersall Grange Road
Bilsthorpe
For Nil
Against 5 Absent 2 (RH, PL)
Reasons
for opposition to proposal.
1.
Cumulative effect of number of wind turbines in
the area.
2.
2. Enough is Enough.
Cator Hall:
Mr
Brown reported that the CHMC is now getting quotes for repairs to the Hall
roof. The next fund raising event is a Christmas Fair on the 23rd.
November.
Mrs
Curry said she continued to hold discussions aimed at securing a grant for the
Cator Hall but it was unclear at this stage if it would be a one off event or
annually.
Recreation Ground:
The
Clerk told the Parish Council that the dyke had a build up of branches etc near
the bridge. Councillors queried if this actually was a Parish Council
responsibility or if the dyke came under the jurisdiction of the landowner of
the field on the eastern side. It was decided to ascertain ownership of these.
Accounts:
Churchyard Maintenance
Grant
£ 180.00
It
was proposed by Mrs S Wilson,seconded by Mr L Haslam and agreed unanimously
that these accounts be paid.
Other Agenda Items:
1.NSDC
Election Boundary Changes: Mrs Curry explained that under new proposal Eakring
would be grouped with Bilsthorpe and Rainworth for representation by District
Councillors. Cllr Laughton explained some of the disadvantages of the new
proposals and how a number of other local villages were also concerned. It was
decided to write a letter of objection.
2.
Community Fund Arrangements: Mrs Curry explained the sum of money that had been
applied for and its purpose and the limitations this implied. After discussion
about possible ways to proceed ways it
was decided to defer the issue to next month’s Parish Council meeting.
3.
By-way No. 25 Modification Order: dealt with earlier in the meeting.
4.
Christmas Tree Lights:A preference was expressed to again hold the annual
lighting up ceremony with Friday 13th. 1st choice and 6th.
2nd choice dates-6p.m.
There
being no further business the meeting closed at 8.55 p.m.
David
Ottewell
Clerk.
13.11.2013.