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Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee meeting held at the Trowell Parish Hall on Tuesday 6th December 2011, at 7.15pm.
Present: Cllrs. Mrs. C. McGann – Chair, Mrs. L. Harley, Mrs. J.E. Bryant, R. McGann, Ms. H. Baxter, Mrs. P. Cardwell, G. Lockwood, D. Kilby & P. Singer.
Clerk: Mrs. A. K. Mitchell.
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34/11. To receive apologies for absence.
Cllr. Lockwood moved to accept apologies from Cllr. Rigby (hols) & Cllr. R. McWilliam (work), seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Bryant. All in favour.
35/11. Declaration of Members’ interests.
None.
36/11. To note minutes of the previous meeting.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley moved acceptance of the minutes of the previous meeting held on 4th October 2011, as a true record. Seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Cardwell. All in favour.
37/11. Matters arising from the minutes.
None.
38/11. Financial position to date.
The Clerk advised Members of increased football pitch income & as a consequence the increased grounds maintenance costs too.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley moved acceptance of the statement. Seconded by Cllr. Singer. All in favour.
39/11. Annual Footpath Walking.
The Clerk asked for survey sheets to be returned to her once completed.
40/11. Pit Lane Football Pitch & Facilities Redevelopment Update.
The Clerk advised Members that she is currently awaiting further advices from Cllr. Rigby in relation to the lease situation at Pit Lane.
Members were asked to consider an email response from BBC concerning dog fouling issues at the ground. It was agreed that the Chair & Secretary of the club should be contacted about this response.
41/11. Stanton Bonna Planning Application.
It was noted that there was nothing further to report on this issue at this time.
42/11. Stanton Regeneration Project.
It was noted that members had been provided with a copy of the latest update from EBC & also a copy of the latest Greensqueeze email.
43/11. Grounds Maintenance Contract.
It was noted that the Clerk has chased BBC in respect of a quote for 2012/2013.
44/11. To learn of planning applications.
Appendix 1 refers.
Members were asked to consider a draft statement prepared by the Chair in respect of the Field Farm situation.
Discussion ensued regarding the various emails which have been circulating recently on this matter. Cllr. Mrs. Bryant outlined her reasons for wording the statement as she has.
Cllr. Mrs. Harley commented that Stapleford Town Council seems very quiet on this point & that all the comments being circulated are being directed at this parish council. Cllr. Kilby queried whether the registering of the parish council’s interest in the land should be included in the statement.
Cllr. Lockwood pointed out that at this stage the offer has only been made verbally to Cllr. Rigby at a meeting with Robert Westerman.
It was pointed out that the council minutes continue to be transparent & that the Council continues to be open & honest with parishioners & to keep them fully informed. It was highlighted that the Ilkeston Advertiser article implied that a decision has already been made as to what the land would be used for which is not the case.
Cllr. Mrs. Bryant proposed that the statement be released to the press etc in the usual way. Seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Harley. All in favour.
45/11. Clerk’s Report.
It was noted that there was nothing further to report at this stage.
46/11. Date of next meeting.
Tuesday 28th February 2012.
The meeting closed at approximately 7.35pm.
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