BLACKWELL PARISH COUNCIL Blackwell Community Centre, Woburn Close, Blackwell, DE55 5HH Telephone: 01773 810181, Email: [email protected]

2nd December 2020

To: The Chairman and Members of Blackwell Parish Council.

Dear Councillor

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL MEETING OF BLACKWELL PARISH COUNCIL

You are summoned to attend a Virtual Meeting of Blackwell Parish Council to be held on Monday 7th December 2020, at 7pm, at (link to follow). Please kindly send me your apologies if you are unable to attend.

Members – Will be sent link before Monday 7th December 2020.

Public – request the link by email on Monday 7th December 2020.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Jayne Simpson Clerk to Blackwell Parish Council

NON-EXEMPT ITEMS

1. To receive apologies for absence

2. Declaration of Members Interests To enable Members to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interests they have in subsequent Agenda items, in accordance with the Parish Councils Code of Conduct. Interests that become apparent at a later stage in the proceedings may be declared at that time.

3. Public Speaking (twenty minutes) a. A period of not more than twenty minutes will be made available for Members of the Public and Members of the Council to comment on any relevant matter. No more than three minutes per person.

b. If the Police Liaison Officer, County Councillor C R Moesby (RSPCA Motion regarding Fireworks) and Councillor D G B Bullock are in attendance Members will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant matter.

c. Crime Figures (September 2020 attached).

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4. To confirm the Minutes of the Virtual Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 2nd November 2020.

5. Chairman’s Announcements Councillor Vacancy – Resignation of Cllr T Firman. Selection Boxes for Parish Schools – Help with Distributing to Schools. Thank you to all – Support during a difficult year – Christmas Gifts.

6. Report from the Clerk To pass a Resolution to approve the Budget for 2021/2022 and Precept request. Staff Appraisals. Staff Christmas Leave. Land at Westhouses where Christmas Tree is located, ownership and future. Blackwell Miners Welfare Recreation Ground – Financial Support under Trusteeship for Utility Bills.

7. HS2 To receive any updates.

8. Blackwell, and Newton Community Centres Second enforced closure of Parish Buildings, agree review at January Meeting 2021.

9. Recreation Areas/Play Areas/Footpaths Request for use of Recreation Ground at Charnwood Crescent for Charity Event, August 2021 to consider approval and Fee,

10. Highways. Updates if any.

11. Football Pitches Working Party Updates. To receive any update.

12. Accounts for Payment and Financial Report To present list of Accounts for Payment, Bank Reconciliation, Bank Statements, and VAT.

13. Association of Local Councils Will continue to email when received.

14. Parish Council Newsletter and Website Newsletter – round up of the year. Parish Council Website.

15. Planning Report Report attached.

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16. Allotments Annual Rents Update - both income and costs.

17. Doe Hill Country Park To receive any update.

18. S137 Funding Applications. Westhouses Residents Action Group - £100 for Christmas Trees for Village Entrance Planters.

19. Date and Time of Next Meeting Via Zoom Monday 11th January 2021 at 7pm.

20. Confidential Items If any.

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BLACKWELL PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Virtual Meeting of Blackwell Parish Council held using Zoom on Monday 2nd November 2020 at 7pm.

PRESENT

Councillor D Bullock (Chairman), Councillor D Marshall-Curtis (Vice Chair), Councillors: T Gascoyne, P Knott, H Pell, T Firman, I Newham, C Moesby, P Wilkinson, J Thorley, and S Knox.

ALSO PRESENT

Mrs H J Simpson (Parish Clerk) Mr Tony Mellors joined the early part of the Meeting.

333/2020 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Cllr B Stocks.

334/2020 DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS/CODE OF CONDUCT

The Chairman explained to Council Members the importance of the need to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest they had in subsequent Agenda items in accordance with the Parish Councils Code of Conduct. Any Interest that became apparent at a later stage in the proceedings could be declared at that time. Cllr Moesby declared an interest in Item 6, DCC Contracts.

335/2020 PUBLIC SPEAKING (20 MINUTES)

A resident raised concerns regarding Planning Application 20/00202/FUL, which was considered by Council Members in June 2020, for an Energy storage system by Anesco Ltd. This Application had been approved at Council very recently. The resident asked about grounds to appeal the decision, in view of the complaints and concerns of parishioners, it was explained that this was extremely unlikely, however, Cllr Moesby did agree to enquire and feedback.

County Cllr C Moesby – He advised members that he still has money left in the Community Fund which is available for Community Groups to apply for.

Crime Figures – These were noted by all.

336/2020 MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 5th OCTOBER 2020.

The Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of Blackwell Parish Council held on Monday 5th October 2020 were moved by Cllr Pell, seconded by Cllr Knox and will be signed by the Chairman Cllr Bullock as a true and correct record the following day.

337/2020 CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cllr Bullock advised everyone that the plans for an outdoor Remembrance Service had been cancelled due to the Lockdown restrictions which take effect on Thursday 5th

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November 2020. However, a Bugler would still play the Last Post at 11am on Sunday 8th November and a Wreath will be laid at the Newton War Memorial. Other Council Members agreed to lay Wreaths in each village either on Sunday, or on the 11th November 2020. Feedback was given on the initiative held the previous week to provide Free Packed Lunches to Parish children during half term week, which went very well and received a positive response. The leftover drinks and snacks were donated to the Trussell Trust Foodbank in South Normanton. Council were advised that the Clerk had submitted an application for Funding to WPD Ltd for £1,000 to boost the money left from our initial Grant from BDC to provide further Community Relief over the Christmas period. It was agreed by all to use some of this money to provide a Selection Box to all Children attending the Parish Schools before the Christmas Holidays. Following a request from the family of Mrs Val Wilson, it was moved by Cllr Marshall- Curtis, seconded by Cllr Gascoyne and agreed by all that a Plaque is installed at Hilcote Community Centre in her Memory. It was moved by Cllr Pell, seconded by Cllr Wilkinson and agreed by all that a donation of £50 is sent to John Eastwood Hospice in Val’s memory, which was the preference of her family rather than flowers to the Funeral.

338/2020 REPORT FROM THE CLERK

The Clerk informed members the issue of ownership of the plot of Land at Westhouses where we intend to install the Community Christmas Tree was resolved and the Licence has been received. Plans were progressing well with Christmas lights for Blackwell, Hilcote, Westhouses and Newton, and on target to be ready for switch on by the 1st December 2020. Progress on the Red Telephone Boxes to house Defibrillators was still stalled awaiting the OITH Licences. Staff Appraisals were arranged to take place on Thursday 5th November 2020. Spreadsheets with the year to date position for the Council Accounts and forecasts and financial priorities for the next financial year 2021/2022 were shared with Council Members and discussed at length, the Clerk agreed to take away the findings and a separate Budget Meeting would be scheduled for later in the month via Zoom.

339/2020 HS2

It was reported by Cllr Thorley that the Eastern Leg of HS2 is currently on hold, awaiting a decision expected at the end of the year.

340/2020 BLACKWELL, NEWTON AND HILCOTE COMMUNITY CENTRES.

Council were advised that due to the new lockdown announced by the Government, the Community Centres will be closed again to our regular user groups from Thursday 5th November 2020. The only exception will be the Community Post Office at Blackwell which is deemed to be an essential service, and therefore can continue. The Clerk was asked if a local group Greater Creative could have access to the Centres to enable a local artist to design and install a Christmas Window at each location, the Clerk agreed to liaise with the group to attempt to enable this to happen.

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341/2020 RECREATION AREAS/PLAYAREAS/FOOTPATHS

Council were advised that the Solar Flood Lights at Westhouses Memorial Playing Fields are now working. It was agreed by all that Westhouses is put forward to Mr Chris Mckinney at BDC as a suggested location for a ‘smaller pocket woodland’ planting, Cllr P Knott agreed to be the contact for this project.

342/2020 HIGHWAYS

It was reported by Cllr Moesby that work was underway on the footpaths on Fordbridge Lane. Flooding was reported on Road, Westhouses, Cllr Moesby agreed to follow this up with the Highways Team at DCC.

343/2020 FOOTBALL PITCHES WORKING PARTY UPDATES

The Clerk advised that the Pitch Hire Fees had been received in full from all teams at both locations. It was further agreed that the Clerk look into hiring the services of an independent Groundsman to inspect the pitches during the Winter, in an attempt to prevent matches being played when conditions could damage the pitch surface.

344/2020 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT, FINANCIAL REPORT

The Clerk submitted a schedule of accounts for payment for October and up to the 2nd November totalling £13,710.23 this was moved by Cllr P Knott, seconded by Cllr Marshall- Curtis, and Resolved that these be authorised for payment. The Clerk provided a Bank Reconciliation as at 29.10.2020, with a balance of £129,236.68, and a Current Account balance of £92,949.70 at the same date to members of the Council for their inspection. The Clerk also reported that the VAT reclaim for the quarter 1st July to 30th September totalling £4,860.10 had been received on 22.10.2020.

345/2020 DERBYSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS

The Clerk will continue to email to all members when they are received, along with training updates, and continue to attend the Zoom briefings.

346/2020 PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE

The Clerk advised that the new Website is constantly being updated, and any information from Community Groups etc should be sent to Kate for inclusion. An end of year Newsletter is being planned and if anyone wished to place an article in it to again contact Kate.

347/2020 PLANNING REPORT

The planning report was attached to the Agenda and contained three applications and one decision notice; the Clerk was asked to write to Planning Dept, to reinforce the message that applications 20/00442/DETAG and 20/00461/TCON are both within the Conservation Area.

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348/2020 ALLOTMENTS

The Clerk advised Council that despite her best efforts no rents had been received from the Allotment Society, and she would continue to chase these up. Council Members were advised that a notice had been received from Chatsworth Estates advising of an 80% rent increase to take effect next year. It was agreed by all that a rent increase proposal for all Parish locations would be brought to the Budgets Meeting later this month.

349/2020 DOE HILL COUNTY PARK

Cllr Newham advised a decision on the Funding Application for the gates was still awaited, and that if it is declined the group intended to fund this project themselves.

350/2020 DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING

Monday 7th December 2020, at 7pm, this will again be held using Zoom. Budget Meeting scheduled for Monday 16th November 7pm via Zoom.

351/2020 CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Following a discussion about the Clerk’s contracted hours it was moved by Cllr Wilkinson, seconded by Cllr Pell and agreed by all that they are increased from 30 hours to 35 hours per week with effect from 1st November 2020.

The meeting closed at 9.10pm.

Signed …...... Date ...... ….

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Crime Figures for Blackwell Parish – September 2020

1 incident of Other Theft – Waterloo Close, Hilcote 2 incidents of Violence & Sexual Offences – Oaktree Road, Hilcote 2 incidents of Other Crime – Oaktree Road, Hilcote

1 incident of Criminal Damage & Arson – Silver Birch Crescent, Westhouses

1 incident of Anti-Social Behaviour, Alfreton Road, Blackwell 1 incident of Vehicle Crime – Dodgewell Close, Blackwell 1 incident of Vehicle Crime, Wilson Avenue, Blackwell 2 incidents of Violence & Sexual Offences – Central Drive, Blackwell 2 incidents of Violence & Sexual Offences – Deamon Street, Blackwell 1 incident of Vehicle Crime – Deamon Street, Blackwell 1 incident of Public Order – Hardwick Close, Blackwell

1 incident of Violence & Sexual Offences – Alfreton Road, Newton 1 incident of Vehicle Crime – Alfreton Road, Newton 1 incident of Burglary – Fen Close, Newton 1 incident of Violence & Sexual Offences – Manor Close, Newton 1 incident of Burglary – Meadow Grove, Newton 1 incident of Burglary – Town Lane, Newton 1 incident of Violence & Sexual Offences – Charnwood Crescent, Newton 1 incident of Burglary – Wire Lane, Newton 1 incident of Violence & Sexual Offences – Wire Lane, Newton 2 incidents of Violence & Sexual Offences – Sherwood Street, Newton

Total 26 incidents.

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Blackwell Parish Council

Bank Reconciliation as at 27th November 2020 £

Reserve Account Opening Balance 01/04/2020 41,224.05 Current Account Opening Balance 01/04/2020 15,503.59

Receipts 196,236.93

Payments -110,102,46

Interest on reserve account 66.96

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Cash Book Closing Balance 142,929.07 ______

Balance on Reserve A/C Statement 31st October 2020 36,291.01 Balance on Current A/C Statement 27th November 2020 106,638.06

+Unpresented Receipts 0.00 -Unpresented Payments 0.00

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Bank Statement Total Available Funds 27th November 2020 142,929.07 ______

Difference 0.00

PLANNING REPORT – December Meeting 2020

Applications Date BDC Ref Applicant Location Details BPC Received recommendations 23rd November 20/00524/FUL Phoebe Fortune 29 Tibshelf Road, Two storey rear extension. 2020 Westhouses, DE55 5AA 30th November 20/00530/FUL Mr J Moody 212 Alfreton Road, Proposed ground floor rear extension (resubmission Blackwell, DE55 5JH of 19/00727/FUL) December 20/00543/FUL Mr Matthew Ganley 5 Wilson Avenue, Two Storey extension to rear of property. 2020 Blackwell, DE55 5JP

Decision Notices November 20/00202/FUL Mr Adam Mathers, Land north east of Installation of an energy storage system with a total GRANTED 2020 Anesco Ltd Newton Wood Farm, capacity of 49.9MW and associated infrastructure, Newtonwood Lane, including landscaping and creation of a vehicular Newton access. November 20/00029/FUL Mr Ian Hursthouse Land to the rear of Residential development for the construction of 5 GRANTED 2020 Littlemoor Farm, detached dwellings including the demolition of Littlemoor Lane, existing outbuildings. Newton November 20/00352/FUL Mr Julian Freeman 37 New Street, Newton, Two storey rear extension. GRANTED 2020 November 20/00407/FUL Mr Johnathon 3 Pennine Close, Single Storey rear extension and new roof to side. GRANTED 2020 Russell Newton November 20/00336/FUL Mr Graham White Land to North East of Proposed amendments to approved standby GRANTED 2020 electricity substation, electricity generation facility. Fordbridge Lane, South Normanton

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Blackwell Parish Council Payments for Approval 7th December 2020 Date Method Name Description Net VAT Gross

09.11.2020 BACS Bolsover District Council Premises Licence Annual Fee £70.00 £0.00 £70.00 10.11.2020 CARD Microsoft Operations Ltd Renewal of Microsoft 365 Family £79.99 £0.00 £79.99 11.11.2020 BACS Mr Steve Chamberlain Phone Allowance £10.00 £0.00 £10.00 Donation in the memory of Mrs 11.11.2020 BACS John Eastwood Hospice Val Wilson £50.00 £0.00 £50.00 Window Cleaning at three 12.11.2020 BACS Mr Liam Clements Centres £75.00 £0.00 £75.00 Memorial Plaque for Hilcote CC in 12.11.2020 CARD Timpson Ltd Memory of Val £76.00 £0.00 £76.00 16.11.2020 DD Microsoft Operations Ltd Outlook Sharing Charges £6.00 £1.20 £7.20 16.11.2020 DD Corona Energy Ltd Electricity Bills - 5 Parish Buildings £306.99 £15.35 £322.34 Further investigations into emergency lightsing at NCC, BCC 17.11.2020 BACS ASK Electrical & HCC £100.00 £0.00 £100.00 Reimbursement for monthly 17.11.2020 BACS Mrs H J Simpson Zoom Charge £11.99 £2.40 £14.39 20.11.2020 DD Total Gas & Power Ltd Gas Bill - HCC £82.64 £4.13 £86.77 Service Charge for domain 22.11.2020 CARD Namesco Ltd blackwellpc.org.uk £17.50 £3.50 £21.00 Timer switches for Christmas 26.11.2020 CARD Geejays Alfreton Lights £11.46 £0.00 £11.46 28.11.2020 BACS Total Salaries - November Payroll £3,653.63 £0.00 £3,653.63 30.11.2020 BACS HMRC PAYE & NI - November 2020 £321.56 £0.00 £321.56

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Pension Contributions 30.11.2020 BACS DCC - LGPS November2020 £1,053.18 £0.00 £1,053.18 30.11.2020 BACS Mrs Nicola Heathcote Park Warden Duties £60.00 £0.00 £60.00 Telephone & WiFi Bill - 2 Parish 30.11.2020 DD OneCom Ltd Offices £90.31 £18.06 £108.37 07.12.2020 BACS Mr D Bullock Chairman's Allowance £356.08 £0.00 £356.08 Reimbursement for Selection 07.12.2020 BACS Mrs H J Simpson Boxes and Wrapping Paper £333.96 £0.00 £333.96 Blackwell Miners Welfare Trustee financial support with 07.12.2020 BACS Recreation Ground Utility Bills £107.91 £0.00 £107.91 Supply and fit outdoor sockets 07.12.2020 BACS ASK Electrical with isolator at BCC & HCC £363.60 £0.00 £363.60 07.12.2020 BACS Miss M Bullock Weekend Caretaker Duty £16.00 £0.00 £16.00 Fire Extinguisher Maintenace 07.12.2020 CARD Fixfire Ltd Check and repairs - HCC £184.30 £36.86 £221.16 Fire Extinguisher Maintenace 07.12.2020 BACS Fixfire Ltd Check and repairs - NCC £220.68 £44.14 £264.82 Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Check and repairs - Charnwood 07.12.2020 BACS Fixfire Ltd Crescent Pavilion £86.98 £17.39 £104.37 Fire Extinguisher Maintenance 07.12.2020 BACS Fixfire Ltd Check and repairs - BCC £140.20 £28.03 £168.23 Grounds Maintenance Works Summer 2020 - Plus extra mowing 07.12.2020 BACS Bolsover District Council from July 2020 £4,326.50 £865.30 £5,191.80 Reimbursement - Wrapping Paper, Chocolates for Nursery and sweets for Dairy intolerant 07.12.2020 BACS Mrs H J Simpson Children £41.76 £0.00 £41.76

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07.12.2020 BACS C & L Janitorial Ltd Black Sacks for Park Bins £47.37 £9.47 £56.84 Christmas Lights - Electrical Connections for Blackwell & Westhouses and associated Lights 07.12.2020 BACS P&D Specialist Services Ltd & certificates £9,250.98 £1,850.20 £11,101.18 Annual Maintenance Contract for 07.12.2020 BACS ASI Security Systems Ltd Alarm system - NCC £105.00 £21.00 £126.00 Annual Maintenance Contract for 07.12.2020 BACS ASI Security Systems Ltd Alarm system - HCC £105.00 £21.00 £126.00 £21,762.57 £2,938.03 £24,700.60

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