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MINUTES OF THE SAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SAWLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAYCOTT ROAD, SAWLEY ON TUESDAY 24th JANUARY 2012

Present: Cllrs O Llewellyn (Chairman), Mrs R Allen, Mrs J Bartlett, D Walton, R Woollford, R Knight, , R Allen, T Beard, G Daxer

Members of the public: 3

1/12: Apologies: Cllr J. Hay-Heddle, J Hemsley

2/12: Declaration of Members Interest: Cllr D Walton. Sits on EBC planning Committee

3/12: Open Session:
The Chairman invited the following to speak for the next 30 minutes and stated that this was the only time during the meeting that the public could make comments on any item on the agenda or give information to the meeting unless by invitation.

County Council Cllr Mrs C Pidgeon sent her apologies and the following report
1) Work has now started on resurfacing Tamworth Rd.
2) Once again the speed reminder on the bridges is not working and, having been told that they were waiting for a spare part. Has requested that D.C.C report back when this is completed
3) There have been several complaints' about the state of the pavements in Sawley. This has been reported to DCC to action as soon as budget allows
4) There is to be a consultation, by DCC on the future of Youth Services in Derbyshire. With the possibility of closer of some of the facilities. Cllr Pidgeon suggested that members should consider going onto the website ti express their opinions.

Police Report:
Crime was reduced, year on year from 76 to 27
ASB was reduced, year on year, from 678 to 664

Public matters :.
!) It was reported that work on the pedestrian lift, at the station, has now started.
2) Following an earlier request it was fed back that there are26 footpaths in Sawley
3) A letter had been received suggesting that we have a Jubilee beacon. This had been forwarded to all members and the decision has been made that, due to its situation, Sawley is not an appropriate place to have one.
4) It was asked if the Parish Council could do anything about the dangerous exit from Roosevelt Av. The Clerk was requested to follow this up with a letter to DCC Highways.
5) There is to be a fund raising event by all the Churches , both in Long Eaton and Sawley, on the 3rd March. With refreshments at All Saints Church.

4/12: The minutes of the previous meeting held 6th December 2011 were accepted as a true and accurate record

5/12: Report of the Clerk.
1) Matters raised from previous meeting
None

2) Correspondence:
a) Letter from Mr Millor Re Xmas Lights. See 10/12 below
b) Letter from Rev Alicia Petty Re Xmas lights Switch On. See 10/12 below
c) EBC Forum meetings. 21st March & 11th July
d) Proposed "No Stopping" on Draycott Rd, opposite School gates.

3) General Correspondence (for information only)
a) EBC small grants fund
b) Greenwatch action grants
c) Health Panel meeting
d) Mobile Activities
e) Journal of local Planning
f)Erewash strategic housing availability study

4) DALC:
59/2011. General Circular
60/2011. Xmas Closing.
61/2011. Technical reforms of Council Tax
62/2011. Training
63/2011. Model contract of employment
01/2012. Index of most important Circular
02/2012. Excessive rises in Council Tax.
03/2012. Local Council review, subscriber form.
04/2012. Prayers at Council meetings

6/12: Accounts: The following payments and receipts were presented, accepted and duly signed off.
PAYMENTS: £
549/550.Clerks salary + Tax + 311.64
551. Sawley Community Association 36.00
552. A. Tetley (Lakeside attendant) 80.00
553. Premier Landscaping 301.18
554. Leisurelites 2082.00
555. Mr Christmas Tree 120.00
556. Mr P Prentice 30.00
S/O. Derbyshire County Council 50.00

RECEIPTS: £
Bank Interest 0.58

7/12: Planning.
New Applications
1) ERE/1211/000. 45 Rufford Road
Erection of - rear conservatory.
No objection
2) ERE/0112/0003. 53 Grosvenor Avenue
Erection of 2.5 metre high side boundary fence
No objection

Decisions
1) ERE/0910/004. Land east of pavilion, Draycott Road (Sawley Park)
Construction of - part two-storey and part single storey medical centre and pharmacy with associated car parking and landscaping.
Approved subject to formal mechanism to secure improvements to the existing playing fields at Haddon Way.
2) ERE/1011/0026. Garages/land south east of 11 Hey Street
Erection of two semi-detached three-storey dwellings
Approved with conditions
3) ERE/1111/0032. 71 Peveril Crescent
Two-storey side extension
Approved with conditions
4) ERE/1111/0011. Nightingale Nursery, 545 Tamworth Road
Two-storey side extension and raising of the existing roof to provide a self-contained flat.
Refused

8/12: Lakeside.
1) Proposed entrance gate
It was agreed that this item should be postponed until the new financial year

9/12: Notice Board
A vote of thanks was given, by all members, to Cllr T Beard for the excellent repairs he had made to the Parish Notice Board

10/12: Xmas Lights
Two letters had been received over the Xmas lights, one stating that they were very poor this year and another that the Switch on was not very well attended etc.
It was agreed that with regards to the lights they did not come up to the standard of previous years, even taking into account the lack of electricity to one set of lights. The Clerk informed the members that the contractors had been contacted and a reduction in cost had been arranged. The following points were agreed upon.
1) The clerk should contact other Parish Councils to discover which lighting contractors they use
2) A permanent Christmas Tree be planted on Lakeside Park, this will be in addition to the regular one outside of the Community Hall, and decorated each Year.
3) A meeting should be held two months prior to the switch on and the Hall booked as soon as possible.

11/12: Reports of the Sub Committees:
1: Communications. No meeting

2: Community Improvements: It was agreed that a meeting be held, within the next 4 weeks, to discuss and plan out the arrangements for the proposed Jubilee dance in June

3: Executive Meeting. No meeting

he meeting closed at 8.40pm

Cllr Mrs J Bartlett gave her apologies for the next meeting

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Next meeting 28th February

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MINUTES OF THE SAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SAWLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAYCOTT ROAD, SAWLEY ON TUESDAY 6th DECEMBER` 2011

Present: Cllrs O Llewellyn (Chairman), , Mrs R Allen, , Mrs J Bartlett, D Walton, R Woollford, R Knight, J Hay-Heddle, R Allen, T Beard.

Members of the public: 4

785/11: Apologies: Cllr J Hemsley

786/11: Declaration of Members Interest: None

787/11: Open Session:
The Chairman invited the following to speak for the next 30 minutes and stated that this was the only time during the meeting that the public could make comments on any item on the agenda or give information to the meeting unless by invitation.

County Council
Cllr Mrs Cheryl Pidgeon reported on the following
1) That a memorial tree etc had been planted at Long Eaton Town Hall in remembrance of the late Cllr Bill Camm
2) Concern over parking on Mikado Rd and Anstee Rd by commuters using the trains
3) Yellow lines have now been put down outside of the School on Wilmot St
4) The ongoing discussion, over the future of the footpath between Osmaston and Hathersage Rd, is still ongoing, with no resolution in sight at the moment.
Further reports are covered under 789/11

Police Report:
PCSO Laura Buchanan reported that year on year
a) Burglary was down by 10.2%
b) Criminal damage was down by 23.8%
c) All crime was down by 0.4%

Public matters :.
None

788/11: The minutes of the previous meeting held 25th October 2011 were accepted as a true and accurate record

789/11: Report of the Clerk.
1) Matters raised from previous meeting
1) Locking of Lakeside car park. Refer to item 794
2) Speed reminder on the bridges and Height reminder on Tamworth Rd. Cllr Cheryl Pidgeon reported that she had reported the speed reminder which was subsequently repaired. However it has now stopped again. She had also brought up the question of the height reminder but DCC were happy with the way things were

2) Correspondence:
1) Dog mess within Twitchel area of Shirley St & Wilne Rd. This has now been resolved with the fixing of a bin
2) Free Tree Scheme. The Clerk informed the Members that he had ordered 2x English Oak and 2x Holly trees for Lakeside

3) General Correspondence (for information only)
1) Information, Parish & Town Council Forum.(e-mail)
2) War Memorials. Vandalism. (e-mail)
3) EBC Small grants. (e-mail)
4) The Playing field. Newsletter
5) Insurance. Parish Matters
6) Bus, Coach &Train services
7) What's on Guide

4) DALC:
52/2011: Clerks Day 2012
53/2011: Advice, Derbyshire Conference
54/2011: Future of Standards Council
55/2011: PAYE
56/2011: NALC consultation
57/2011: Financial
58/2011: DCC Parish Liaison Newsletter

790/11: Accounts: The following accounts were presented and duly accepted and signed off
PAYMENTS: £
539 Sawley W.I (hall hire) 36.00
540/541.Clerks salary Tax (x2)+ tat 658.82
542. Sawley Community Association 36.00
543. A. Tetley (Lakeside attendant) (x2) 160.00
544. Mr C Lowe. Loweland Tree & Garden 150.00
545. Derbyshire County Council 20.34
546. Pictorial Ltd 27.12
547. Fatsounds 96.00
548. Premier Landscaping 355.00

RECEIPTS: £
Bank Interest 0.71

791/11: Precept 2011.
This had been discussed at the Executive meeting, at which it was agreed that the precept, due to changes within the precept accounting, should be increased to £12.500, which is an increase of £1500. It was noted that there had not been an increase in the last 4 years. It was recommended for acceptance to the full Parish Council. Its acceptance was proposed by Cllr b Knight, seconded by Cllr R Allen and accepted by all members present

792/11: Presentation of Accounts.
These had been presented and discussed at the Executive meeting, which recommended their acceptance to the Parish Council. The recommendation was accepted by all members present and the accounts duly signed off. The Clerk also gave an update of the Precept budget and remaining, available, funds.

793/11: Planning.
Applications
ERE/1011/0004 54 Turner Road
Erection of a single storey front and side extension.
No objection
ERE/1011/0026 Garages/land south east of 11 Hey Street
Erection of two semi-detached three-storey dwellings
No objection
ERE/0910/0042 Land east of pavilion, Draycott Road (Sawley Park)
Construction of part two-storey and part single storey medical centre and pharmacy with associated car parking and landscaping
Objection - loss of public open space and car park congestion
ERE/1111/0011 Nightingale Nursery, 545 Tamworth Road
Two-storey side extension and raising of the existing roof to provide a self-contained flat.
Resubmission of earlier refused application with amended design.
Objection - design and height not sympathetic to the existing structure or neighbouring properties
ERE/1111/0032 71 Peveril Crescent
Two-storey side extension
No objection
Decisions
ERE/0711/0002 & ERE/0711/0003 Land west of Harrington Arms, Tamworth Road
Replacement and relocation of 7 holiday lodges
Approved with conditions
ERE/0811/0010 41 Turner Road
Single storey side extension, pitched roof to existing single storey side extension and roof lights.
Approved with conditions
ERE/0811/0026 Nightingale Nursery, 545 Tamworth Road
Two-storey side extension and raising of the existing roof to provide a self-contained flat.Refused
ERE/0811/0031 30 Shaftesbury Avenue
Two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Approved with conditions
ERE/0811/0048 Church Farm, 683 Tamworth Road
Change of use from domestic garage to office plus installation of new vent pipe on side elevation
Approved with conditions
ERE/0911/0009 12 Draycott Road
Construction of two-storey extension including room in roof space
Approved with conditions
ERE/0911/0022 55 Austen Avenue
Construction of two-storey side extension
Approved with conditions
ERE/1011/0004 54 Turner Road
Erection of a single storey front and side extension.
Approved with conditions

794/11: Lakeside.
1) Car Park Chain and Lock The clerk informed members that he had purchased a lock and reflecting strips, for the chain. Also a sign stating that the Car Park would be locked at 9.00pm, regardless of cars parked. This was now in full effect
2) Guide/Brownies planting. The planting of trees etc has now been completed and filled one corner of Lakeside.
3) Removal of fence. The clerk informed the members that a portion of the metal fence, between Anstee Rd and Lakeside had been removed. It was laid out further along the park. This has now been replaced
4) Proposed trees. A proposal had been made that a few trees be purchased to go along the edge of the Field. Whilst the Parish Council was not in a position to purchase these, it was felt that if there was any way of having a few donated, then that would be a good idea

795/11: Feedback from Community Improvement Committee
1) Jubilee. Several ideas had been discussed and, following the poor response to the clerks' letter to local businesses, it was finally agreed that a Jubilee dance should be held June 2nd at the Community Hall. This was agreed by all members present. Further meetings will be held, in the New Year to finalise all the details. In the meantime it was agreed that the Hall should be booked for that day.

796/11: Xmas lights
1) Switch on feedback
This had taken place on Saturday 3rd December. It was felt that, for next year, a meeting should be held, maybe two months prior, to discuss ways of improving this event

797/11: Notice Board
1) Broken door. The Clerk reported that the door of the notice board, outside of the Community Hall, had been vandalised. Cllr T Beard offered to see if it was repairable.

798/11Reports of the Sub Committees:
1: Communications. No meeting

2: Community Improvements: Meeting held 22nd November
This was in reference to the proposed Jubilee celebration for June 2012. Minutes circulated

3: Executive Meeting. Meeting held 29th November.
This was in relations to both accounts presentation and Precept discussion. Minutes circulated

The meeting closed at 8.37pm
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Next meeting 24th January

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MINUTES OF THE SAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SAWLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAYCOTT ROAD, SAWLEY ON TUESDAY 25th OCTOBER 2011

Present: Cllrs O Llewellyn (Chairman), , Mrs R Allen, , Mrs J Bartlett, D Walton, R Woollford, , G. Daxer, R Knight, J Hay-Heddle

Members of the public: 5

775/11: Apologies: Cllrs R Allen, T Beard. J Hemsley,

776/11: Declaration of Members Interest: Cllr Walton declared a non prejudicial interest in planning as he is on the EBC planning committee

777/11: Open Session:
The Chairman invited the following to speak for the next 30 minutes and stated that this was the only time during the meeting that the public could make comments on any item on the agenda or give information to the meeting unless by invitation.

County Council Report: Cllr C Pidgeon sent her apologies

Police Report: PCSO Laura Buchanan reported that overall crime was down by 5.3% which is equal to 94 less crimes

Public matters :
1) A question was raised over the none locking up of Lakeside car park at night. The clerk was requested to follow this up and report back at the next meeting.
2) It was pointed out that the speed reminder, on the bridges was still not working. The clerk was requested to follow this up.
3) It was asked if The height reminder, for high sided lorries, was working and if it was possible to have it moved further back; allowing lorries more time to manoeuvre. The clerk was asked to follow this up.
4) Thanks, from the floor, was given for the hard cutting back of the hedge outside of the school.

778/11: The minutes the previous meeting held on 27th September 2011 were confirmed and accepted as a true and accurate record

779/11: Report of the Clerk.
1) Matters raised from previous meeting
School Hedge. This has now been cut back hard

2) Correspondence:
a) Borough and Parish Forum meeting 24th October
b) Highway Query. Sawley Rd, Breaston to Sawley
c) Request re planting. It was agreed that the planting of a copse on the Lakeside playing field, by the guides , should go ahead
d) Task & finish group appointments. This is in regards to concurrent function.

3) General Correspondence (for information only)
a) What's on Guide
b) Bus Coach & Train Guide
c) Planning for Erewash
d) E.B.C. Dog control order
e) Grit bin information
f) Mobile activities
4) DALC:
47/2011. Audit Commission, out to tender
48/2011. Code of recommended practice
49/2011. Training. Law and Order
50/2011. Young Achievers Award
51/2011. RAD General

780/11: Accounts: The following payments and receipts were presented for authorisation and dully accepted
PAYMENTS: £
533. Sawley W.I (hall hire) 18.00
534/535. Clerks salary + Tax 279.23
Sawley Community Association 36.00
537. A. Tetley (Lakeside attendant) 80.00
538' Premier Landscaping 385.00

RECEIPTS: £
Bank Interest 5.29

781/11: Planning.
Applications
1) ERE/1011/0004 54 Turner Road
Erection of a single storey front and side extension.
No objection
Decisions
1) ERE/0811/0010 41 Turner Road
Single storey side extension, pitched roof to existing single storey side extension and roof lights.
Approved with conditions
2) ERE/0811/0026 Nightingale Nursery, 545 Tamworth Road
Two-storey side extension and raising of the existing roof to provide a self-contained flat.
Refused
3)ERE/0811/0031 30 Shaftesbury Avenue
Two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Approved with conditions
4) ERE/0811/0048 Church Farm, 683 Tamworth Road
Change of use from domestic garage to office plus installation of new vent pipe on side elevation
Approved with conditions

782/11: Remembrance Sunday Meeting. A sub committee meeting had been held on 18th October. Minutes of which had been circulated

783/11: Xmas Lights.
1) Repairs to lights. The clerk reported that the Xmas lights had been tested and repairs of £195 were required. It was agreed that this should be carried out
2) Lights. Discussion on the extent of the Xmas lighting this year. It was agreed that the full lights be fitted and outside contributions sought
3) Switch on. This is to take place on Saturday 3rd December

784/11:Reports of the Sub Committees:
1: Communications. No meeting

2: Community Improvements: Meeting held 18th October. This had been in relation to next years Jubilee celebrations. Minutes circulated. The next meeting will take place on 22nd November

3: Executive Meeting. Meeting to be held 29th November

Meeting closed at 8.40pm
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Next meeting 6th December

MINUTES OF THE SAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SAWLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAYCOTT ROAD, SAWLEY ON TUESDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2011

Present: Cllrs O Llewellyn (Chairman), , T Beard, Mrs R Allen, R Allen, Mrs J Bartlett, D Walton, R Woollford, , G. Daxer,

Members of the public: 6

762/11: Apologies: Cllrs R Knight, J Hemsley, J Hay-Heddle

763/11: Declaration of Members Interest: Cllr Walton declared an interest with regard 772/11: Concurrent Function. In that he is a member of the EBC scrutiny committee.

764/11: Open Session:
The Chairman invited the following to speak for the next 30 minutes and stated that this was the only time during the meeting that the public could make comments on any item on the agenda or give information to the meeting unless by invitation.

County Council Report: Cllr Cheryl Pidgeon
1) The speed reminder signs for Draycott Rd have now been approved and 2 will be fitted within the next few weeks
2) Dealing with Graffiti is now in hand and everyone is being encouraged to report when seen
3) The intention is to hold exercise classes for people with mobility/disability issues at the Community Centre on Draycott Rd
4) Is hoping to be able to source funding towards the Jubilee celebration next year
5) With reference to the ongoing discussion re a footpath between Sawley and Breaston. A meeting is to be held, on site, Monday 3rd October at 3.00pm, meeting at the Community Centre; between D.C.C. herself and any other council member who wishes to attend.
6) There is to be a consultation on the Winter Rd Maintenance programme. The consultation finishes on October 12th 2011 and if anyone wishes to contribute they can visit the web-site on www.derbyshire.gov.uk/gritting

Police Report: P.C. Chris Grey and PCSO P Boss
P.C.Grey informed members that crime, year on year, had fallen by a total of 43

Public matters :
1) Speeding on Wilne Rd. Cllr Pidgeon has this in hand
2) Question re the situation on the proposed Health Centre on Draycott Rd park. The members were informed that this has now been referred back to the planning dept.
3) Dog mess on Draycott Rd park. People were asked to make a note of the description of both dog and owner and report back, anonymously if preferred..

765/11: The minutes of the previous meeting, held 26th July 2011, were accepted as a true and accurate record

766/11: Report of the Clerk.
1) Matters raised from previous meeting
a) Condition of Tamworth Rd. Cllr C Pidgeon informed the members that this is in hand
b) School hedge, Draycott Rd,. This has now been cut. It has been agreed that permission be sort, from the School, for the Parish Council to have the hedge cut back and if given, to put this in hand

2) Correspondence:
a) Dog Mess etc A letter had been received by a resident in regards to the entrance to Lakeside Park from Anstee Rd and anti-social behaviour etc. After speaking to the local Police it was found that there had been very few complaints and the decision was made that no action , re the entrance, be taken.
b) Large Ash Tree on Lakeside. A complaint had been received over the felling of the trees. The clerk informed the members that the complainant had been written to explaining that the said trees were either diseased or dead.
c) P.R.U. Possible Drug usage in land behind shops. This followed correspondence from the Head. The clerk has forwarded his concerns onto the Police.
d) Borough and Parish Forum. A meeting is to be held on 24th October. Both the clerk and Cllr R Allen said they would be attending

3) General Correspondence (for information only)
a) Latest public service news
b) Erewash aligned core strategy
c) Funding update, sport England
d) Erewash Historical Building update
e) Making sustainability commercial sense
f) Groundwork Summer 2011 (newsletter
g) National Planning policy programme
h) Autumn Footprints (leaflets)
i) Clerks & Councils Direct (magazine)
j) The Playing Field (newsletter)
k) DALC Annual report2011
l ) Journal of Local Planning
m) Derbyshire Local Transport Plan 2011 to 2026
n) Notification of consultation. Erewash Strategic Housing Policy
o) Conservation Area
p) What makes a Good Green Government
q) Introduction to Planning Training
r) Autumn Footprints

4) DALC:
37/2011. Localism Bill
38/2011. DALC President
39/2011. General
40/2011 DALC AGM.
41/2011. D.C.C. Road Gritting.
42/2011. Localism Bill for Council Tax in England.
43/2011. Bribery Act
44/2011. Neighbourhood in Planning training.
45/2011. Sport England
46/2011. 2013 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies.

767/11: Accounts: The following payments and receipts were presented and duly accepted by all present
PAYMENTS: £
526. Mr C Lowe (Lowland trees) 590.00
527/528. Clerks salary + Tax 551.49
529. Audit Commission 342.00
530. Sawley Community Association 36.00
531. Mr A. Tetley (Lakeside attendant) 160.00
532 Premier Landscaping 800.00

RECEIPTS: £
Bank Interest 2.30

768/11: Planning.
Applications:
ERE/0711/0024 Land adjacent to 1 Rowsley Avenue
Erection of two storey three bedroom detached dwelling
Objection - over development of the site leaving too little amenity space. Would suit smaller two-bedroom dwelling.
ERE/0811/0010 41 Turner Road
Single storey side extension, pitched roof to existing single storey side extension and roof lights.
No objection
ERE/0811/0026 Nightingale Nursery, 545 Tamworth Road
Erection of a side extension to form staircase.
No objection
ERE/0811/0031 30 Shaftesbury Avenue
Two storey side and single storey rear extension.
No objection
ERE/0811/0048 Church Farm, 683 Tamworth Road
Change of use from domestic garage to office plus installation of new vent pipe on side elevation
No objection subject to sympathetic materials and design for vent to this historic building in the conservation area.
ERE/0811/0026 Nightingale Nursery, 545 Tamworth Road
Two-storey side extension and raising of the existing roof to provide a self-contained flat.
No objection
ERE/0911/0009 12 Draycott Road
Two-storey side extension including room in roof space
No objection
ERE/0911/0022 55 Austen Avenue
Two-storey side extension
No objection

Decisions
ERE/0311/0022 Church Hall, All Saints Church, Tamworth Road
Erection of retaining wall to include widening of path.
Approved with conditions.
ERE/0611/0031 28 Fairfield Crescent
Erection of first floor side extension above existing garage.
Approved with conditions.
ERE/0711/0024 Land adjacent to 1 Rowsley Avenue
Erection of two storey three bedroom detached dwelling
Approved with conditions
ERE/0811/0026 Nightingale Nursery, 545 Tamworth Road
Erection of a side extension to form staircase.
Approved with conditions

The following applications are outside of the parish but could impact on residents:-

ERE/0611/0046 + ERE/0611/0047 Church Wilne Treatment Works, Draycott Road
Erection of a backwash pumping station and 3 enclosed blowers
Erection of Electricity Switchboard kiosk and associated transformer pen
Approved with conditions.

769/11: Parish Footpath Walk. Feedback
This had been an excellent walk with 4 Parish Councillors, 1 County Councillor and 5 members of the public. This was the first walk of its kind with only two problems encountered, these to be reported to relevant dept. It was agreed that this should be an annual event, with the next one taking place on September 8th 2012. It was also suggested that a map of all the footpaths in the area should be obtained.

770/11: Lakeside Park.
Large Ash tree. This has now been felled

771/11: Remembrance Sunday.
It was agreed that a sub committee meeting should be held on 18th October

772/11: Concurrent Function.
Cllr R Allen reported on a meeting he had attended on this matter. Although Concurrent Function is to be re-assessed, no decisions have yet been made and a thorough review is to take place. This will include contacting all the Parish Councils to discuss their individual needs

773/11: Xmas Lights.
Under the new financial constraints discussion is to take place as to the feasibility of having all the Xmas lights, as in previous years, or to reduce the amount fitted.

774/11:Reports of the Sub Committees:
1: Communications. No meeting
2: Community & Youth Improvements: It was agreed that a meeting should be held to discuss next years Jubilee. (June 2nd - 5th) This will be held on 4th October
3: Executive Meeting. No meeting

The meeting closed at 8.35pm

Next meeting 25th October

MINUTES OF THE SAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SAWLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAYCOTT ROAD, SAWLEY ON TUESDAY 26th JULY 2011

Present: Cllrs O Llewellyn (Chairman), J Hay-Heddle, T Beard, Mrs R Allen, R Allen, Mrs J Bartlett, D Walton, R Woollford, J Hemsley,.

Members of the public: 4

709/11: Apologies: Cllrs G. Daxer, R Knight,

708/11: Declaration of Members Interest: None

709/11: Open Session:
The Chairman invited the following to speak for the next 30 minutes and stated that this was the only time during the meeting that the public could make comments on any item on the agenda or give information to the meeting unless by invitation.

County Council Report: Cllr Cheryl Pidgeon
Cllr Pigeon was congratulated on her election and welcomed to her first Sawley Paris Council Meeting.
After stating what her aims are for the next 2 years in office, she laid out the first of her priorities
1) The poor condition of Tamworth Rd
2) The erection of a speed reminder on Draycott Rd
3) An on site meeting with Derbyshire Highways and Mr Mann re a footpath between Sawley and Breaston.

Police Report: P.C. Chris Grey
1) Crime, year on year has seen an increase 0f 35
2) They are continuing with the social behaviour patrols

Public matters :
1) The Curate informed the members that there is to be a public meeting on Saturday 1st October to discuss the proposed closure of the Sawley Parish Church Cemetery. This will take place at the Church Hall, starting at 12.00 noon
2) The poor condition of Tamworth Rd. Cllrs Cheryl Pidgeon and D Walton have this in hand

750/11: The minutes of the previous meeting, held 28th June 2011, were accepted as a true and accurate record

751/11: Report of the Clerk.
1) Matters raised from previous meeting
a) Speed of emergency vehicles through Sawley
b) Large tree on Lakeside Park (see 757/11)
c) School Hedge. It was reported that this could not be cut before the end of August as it was DCC policy not to cut due to birds nesting.

2) Correspondence:
a) Community Clean Ups.
b) Town Council Liaison Forum meeting 10th November
c) Letter from the P.R.U. Head. Thanking the Parish Council for allowing the pupils to hold sport activities on the field

3) General Correspondence (for information only)
a) Local Development Framework (Planning Policy)
b) Living in a conservation area
c) MACCA holiday activity programme
d) Derbyshire Community Health Trust
e) Consultation on becoming an NHS Foundation Trust
f) Clerks & Councils Direct magazine
g) Parish Council Winter Service Scheme

4) DALC:
33/2011: Parish & Town Council Forum meeting
34/2011: Training
35/2011: Training
36/2011: D.C.C. Winter Service Questionnaire

.752/11: Accounts: The following payments and receipts were presented and accepted by all present
PAYMENTS: £
520/521 Clerks salary + Tax 332.76
522. Sawley Community Association 36.00
523. Mr A. Tetley (Lakeside attendant) 80.00
524. Premier Landscaping 575.00

RECEIPTS: £
Bank Interest 1.57

753/11: Presentation of Accounts and budget update.
The Clerk gave a presentation of the accounts and the bank reconciliation, also an update of the budget to date. These were accepted by all members present

754/11: Report of External Auditor.
The Clerk informed the members that the external audit had been returned with no comments

755/11: Planning.
Applications:
ERE/0611/0031 28 Fairfield Crescent
Erection of first floor side extension
No objection

ERE/0711/0002 + ERE/0711/0003 Land to the west of Harrington Arms
Demolition of existing holiday chalets and their replacement by new buildings.
Objection due to inappropriate development in a beauty spot/conservation area and the high flood risk with possibility of residents having no means of escape.

The following applications are outside of the parish but could impact on residents:-

Decisions
ERE/0511/0028 71 Draycott Road
Erection of 2 storey side extension
Approved with conditions

756/11: Parish Footpath Walk.
It was agreed that this should take place on Saturday September 10th with a 2.00pm start, meeting at the Community Hall

757/11: Lakeside Park.
1) Reduction or felling of large Ash tree. The clerk had received 2 estimates for this work, with one being considerably less than the other. However, the main discussion was over the report which stated that the tree was diseased and would, at some time have to be felled. Cllr T Beard felt that another report and estimate should be obtained, in the hope that the tree could be saved. After some discussion Cllr J Hemsley proposed that Cllr Beard should follow this up and report back as soon as possible. This was seconded and agreed by all members present. It was also agreed that, due to the next meeting not being until September, if the tree needed to be felled and, if the price was lower than the previous estimate, the clerk should give the go-ahead for this work

758/11: Derbyshire Action Grants.
It was agreed that the Community Improvement Committee should re-convene, to discuss future developments, particularly for the jubilee year in 2012

759/11: Sawley Charities - New Trustee
Following the death of Cllr B Camm, a new trustee was required and it was unanimously agreed that Cllr O Llewellyn should fill the vacancy

760/11: Parish & Town Council Forum. Feedback by Cllr Mrs J Bartlett
A report on this meeting was given. To obtain full details of the presentations and questions, please go to www.derbyshire.gov.uk.parishliaison

761/11: Reports of the Sub Committees:
1: Communications. No meeting
2: Community & Youth Improvements: No meeting
3: Executive Meeting. No meeting

The meeting closed at 8.44pm
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Next meeting 27th September

MINUTES OF THE SAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SAWLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAYCOTT ROAD, SAWLEY ON TUESDAY 28th JUNE 2011

Present: Cllrs O Llewellyn (Chairman), J Hay-Heddle, T Beard, Mrs R Allen, , , R Allen, R Knight, Mrs J Bartlett, D Walton,

Members of the public: 5

709/11: Apologies: Cllrs R Woollford, J Hemsley, G. Daxer.

708/11: Declaration of Members Interest: Cllr D Walton declared that he was a member of EBC planning committee.

County Council Report: None

Police Report:
1) Crime down by 12 over last month
2) They are running a scheme for youngsters in July

Public matters :.
1) The Large tree, on the Hey St side of the park is causing a problem, in that it is restricting the light to some on the houses, a request was made that it be crowned.
2) A question was raised over the parking of cars, by local garages, on the grass verges. It was pointed out that this is not illegal.
3) It was asked if the balance of risk, of emergency vehicles travelling at speed, through Sawley, was justified
4) A member of Sawley All Saints Church group presented the "Mission Action Plan" and said they would be conducting a survey in Sawley

741/11: the minutes of the previous meeting, held 17th May 2011, were duly accepted as a true and accurate record

742/11: Report of the Clerk.
1) Matters raised from previous meeting
None

2) Correspondence:
a) Letter re state of Tamworth Rd (e-mail) Cllr D Walton informed the members that he is looking into this.
b) Use of Lakeside Park by PRU (e-mail) Correspondence had been received re the use for play activities by the pupils. It was generally agreed that with certain conditions there would be no problems
c) Copy of letter re path between Sawley and Breaston. This was from DCC highways. The clerk was requested to reply, stating that they disagree with their speeding policy.
d) School hedge on Draycott Rd (e-mail). An e-mail has been received by the clerk from DCC saying they have requested the School to carry out this work.

3) General Correspondence (for information only)
a) Public service efficiency update (e-mail)
b) Journal of local planning (e-mail)
c) Submission of Leicestershire & Leicester waste site allocation (e-mail)
d) Gardening Competition 2011
e) Core Strategy Consultation. North West Leicestershire.
f) Clerks & Councils Direct (magazine)
4) DALC:
28/2011. Revised Standing Orders. Copy sent out to all Members
29/2011. Protecting playing fields.
30/2011. Election for DALC Executive.
31/2011. Cutting red tape.
32/2011. Part night street lighting

743/11: Accounts: The following payments and receipts were presented and accepted by all present
PAYMENTS: £
513/514 Clerks salary + Tax 313.07
515. Sawley Community Association 36.00
516. Premier Landscaping (2 invoices) 1263.95
517. Mr A. Tetley (Lakeside attendant) 80.00
518. Donation (late Bill Camm) 50.00
591. P Prentice (War Memorial Maint) 30.00

RECEIPTS: £
Bank Interest 2.74

744/11: Planning.
Applications:
ERE/0511/0023 352 Tamworth Road
Erection of new micro-brewery to rear of White Lion PH and deviation of public footpath.
No objection provided that amended footpath (44) is protected from future development, is hard surfaced and maintained by the applicant up to the limit of their boundary. .APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

ERE/0511/0028 71 Draycott Road
Erection of two storey side extension
No objection

ERE/0611/0024 29 Victoria Street
First floor rear extension
No objection

Decisions
ERE/0311/0042 32 Baslow Close
Erection of single storey rear extension
Approved with conditions

ERE/0411/0053 Trent Navigation Inn (now known as Trent Lock Inn)
Advertisement consent for new signs (retrospective)
Approved with conditions

745/11: Parish Footpath Walk
It was agreed that this would take place in an evening, starting at 6.30pm. Date to be arranged by next meeting.

746/11: Reports of the Sub Committees:
1: Communications. No meeting
2: Community & Youth Improvements: No meeting
3: Executive Meeting. No meeting

Meeting closed at 8.14pm

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Next meeting 26th July

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MINUTES OF THE SAWLEY ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE SAWLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAYCOTT ROAD, SAWLEY ON TUESDAY 17th MAY 2011

Present: Cllrs O Llewellyn (Chairman), J Hay-Heddle, Mrs R Allen, , R Woollford, R Allen, R Knight, Mrs J Bartlett, G Daxer. D. Walton. J Hemsley

Members of the public: 4

721/11: The Declaration of Acceptance of Office was duly signed by all Councillors. The Clerk handed out copies of the member's interest forms for completion by all members.
The Clerk also asked all members to complete the new Bank Mandate.

722/11: The Election of Chairman took place. It was proposed, seconded and agreed by all members to re-elect Cllr Owen Llewellyn. Following his acceptance he duly signed the acceptance of Office

723/11: Cllr G Daxer was re-elected as Vice Chairman

724/11: The Election to the sub-committees, of the Parish Council, was duly completed

725/11: Apologies: None

726/11: Disclosure of interest. There were no disclosures

727/11: The minutes of the previous meeting, held 26th April 2011 were duly accepted as a true and accurate record

728/11: Report of the Clerk.
1) Matters raised from last meeting.
None

2) Communication received.
a) Erewash Alive (e-mail)
b) DALC Legal briefing (e-mail)
c) Letter From DCC Education Dept re Lakeside PRU in reply to a previous letter of complaint.

3) General Correspondence (for information only
None
.
DALC:
23/2011. East Midlands allotment forum. 24/11. NALC legal briefing. 25/2011. Landfill Communities Grant. 26/2011. General. Digital switchover. 27/2011. Training

72911: Accounts: The following payments and receipts were presented and accepted by all members present
PAYMENTS: £
508 -509 Clerk's salary + Inland Rev 264.36
510 Mr A Tetley (Lakeside Maintenance) 80.00
511 Sawley Community Association 36.00
512 Premier Landscaping 320.00
RECEIPTS: £
None
730/11: The late Cllr Bill Camm.
Following the untimely death of District Councillor Bill Camm; several members wished to express their gratitude for all the work he had done over the years for the people of Sawley and say how unstinting he had been in all he had done.
It was noted that it was family flowers only, with a request that a donation be made to one of the chosen charities. It was agreed that the clerk would obtain the price of a wreath and make a donation for the same amount. Up to a maximum of £50.

731/11: As there was a vacancy on the Parish Council it was agreed that Mr T. Beards name be put forward for co-option. A vote was held, in camera, and it was unanimously agreed that he should be co-opted. Thus giving a full compliment of Councillors

732/11: Lakeside
Fencing & Flower bed. These have now been completed

733/11: Path between Sawley and Breaston. Cllr B Knight
There was a brief discussion re this with no real outcome. However, Cllr Walton will look at the possibility of outside funding.

734/11: Churchyard. Public meeting.
There is to be a public meeting, held by the local Vicar to discuss the forthcoming closure of the Churchyard. Whilst the Parish Council are unable to help financially, it does give its backing to this

735/11: Parish Footpath Walk:
It was agreed that this would remain under discussion and continued at the next meeting.

736/11: Planning.
Applications: There were no comments on the following
Ref 0204822. Trent Navigation Inn. Lock Lane. Advertising consent for retention of four x externally illuminated signs.

Decisions:
Ref 024696. All Saints Church. Pollard trees. Approve with cond

737/11: Reports of the Sub Committees:

1: Communications. No meeting

2: Community Improvements: No meeting

3: Executive Meeting. No meeting

Extra item: The Chairman allowed Cllr Hay Heddle to thank the outgoing Borough Councillors, R Allen and G Daxer for their work over the years and to congratulate both Cllr D Waltons and Cllr R Woollford on their election to the Borough Council.

The meeting closed at 8.51pm

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Next meeting 28th June

MINUTES OF THE SAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 17th MAY 2011, AT THE SAWLEY COMMUNITY HALL

Present: Cllrs O Llewellyn (Chairman), G Daxer, D.Walton, J Hemsley, Mrs J Bartlett, J Hay-Heddle, , B Knight, Mrs R Allen, R Allen, R Woollford

Members of the Public: 4

Before the meeting began, the Chairman asked all present to stand and observe a minutes silence in remembrance of Cllr Bill Camm, who recently passed away

Apologies: None

1) The minutes of the previous Annual Parish Meeting, held on the 25th May 2010 were duly accepted as a true and accurate record

2) Chairman's Report. Cllr Owen Llewellyn
This annual report is with regard to the 4th and final year of the 2007 to 2011 session of Sawley Parish Council, which means I have had 4 years as chair, 4 years I have enjoyed very much.

Looking back through the minutes of Parish Council meetings for year 2010/11 the main item that has dominated proceedings has continued to be Lakeside Park. Hopefully its prominence in the minutes will now recede as the main works are now complete and we should now be moving to a position of managing the park, and if funds permit, improving it.
Throughout the year we have had to overcome several problems to bring this project to a conclusion.
Receiving planning consent eventually led to construction of the car park. This was followed by replacing the Tamworth Road fencing and provision of the car park perimeter fence. Planting of bulbs and plants and trees around the car park and providing the entrance pathway, along with park and car park signs, waste and dog bins almost completed the project.
The final problem of the year was to provide appropriate measures to prevent vehicles damaging the entrance flower beds by driving over them - completed just last week.
We were able to officially declare the park open to the public on Saturday the 4th December 2010.
One unforeseen event was the resignation of our Park Attendant towards the end of the year but we were able to find a replacement without any period without an attendant.

During the year the poor state of the Draycott Road flower beds was brought to our attention, we concluded that the only way to resolve the problem was to rebuild and replant it and put in place a maintenance contract.

We once again organised a Sawley War Memorial Remembrance Service sub-committee to bring together all interested persons and organisations to set out a concise programmed sequence of events for the Remembrance Service so that it would run smoothly on the day. As the previous years had been well planned and had gone well it was merely a case of tidying up and tweaking minor problems. It once again went well, the Police doing more than we asked, the only minor problem was with the procession from the Church, which was outside of the Parish Councils' responsibility.
So far as Sawley Parish Council is concerned I must once again thank our Parish Clerk Ken Johnson and Councillor John Hay-Heddle for their additional hard work in making the ceremony happen and go smoothly.

The Parish Precept: Careful management of our funds has meant we were very pleased to be able to once again hold the Parish Council precept on Sawley residents at £11,000 for 2011/2012 financial year. As our main expenditure is now the management of Lakeside Park we will have to keep a tight rein on expenditure.
The continued possibility of withdrawal of the concurrent function will mean that if that occurs we may have to make cuts, possibly to the Christmas lights provision.

Conclusion of the Lakeside project does mean we ought to give some time to finding other projects within the Parish, however, we must also bear in mind that we may simply not have sufficient funding for all the things we would wish to do within the Parish.
Perhaps we should formulate some ideas for the Parish to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at the beginning of June 2012 - As I have said though, we may have to investigate means of funding from outside bodies if we do so.

Finally, as I have said on many occasions before, I would once again like to personally thank our Parish Clerk and R.F.O. Ken Johnson on behalf of myself and all Sawley Parish Councillors for all his continuing hard work during the year. As always, much of the work he has done has been above and beyond the call of duty. Without him Sawley Parish Council would not have operated so efficiently.

3) Questions from the floor:
Although there were no questions from the floor re the Chairman's report, there were three concerns that were expressed
a) Parking of vans on the grass verge, opposite the Garage on Tamworth Rd
b) Rubbish etc outside the factory, opposite All Saints Church.
c) Bill boards outside of the Bell Inn

The meeting closed at 7.55pm

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