WORTHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes
Held at: METHODIST CHAPEL, MAIN STREET, WORTHINGTON
Date: Thursday 2nd October 2014 - 7.30pm
Present
Councillors: Mann, Bramley, Weston
Stevenson (Chair)
Clerk
Public - 1
077/2014
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
None
078/2014
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No public questions
079/2014
LOCAL POLICING REPORT
7 Crimes were reported:3 separate incidents were reported between 9th – 20th September of Planters
and plants being stolen from different locations
11 Sept – theft of golf equipment from outbuilding
18 Sept – Theft of farming equipment
The police officer in attendance then went on to discuss a report of repeated anti
social behaviour and damage on Henry Dane Way Play area and asked what the
Parish Councils position was. The person reporting the incident had been
misinformed as the play area is currently still under the ownership of the
developer as no paperwork has been completed and exchanged. He will report
on any further development, and contact the developer regarding the damage.
080/2014
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Mann declared a personal and prejudicial interest on matters relating
to the allotments, as allotment holder
Cllr Stevenson declared a none pecuniary interest in any matters relating
to planning due to his role as chairman of the NWLDC Planning
committee.
081/2014
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on 7th August 2014 were signed and
agreed as a true record of the meeting.
082/2014
UPDATE FROM THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Cllr Stevenson had spoken to enforcement regarding the exact location of
the Caravan and awaits further information from them
Clerk to contact LCC Highways, and copy in N Rushton regarding the
repainting of white lines throughout the parish, Many junctions the white
lines are virtually erased.
083/2014
MEMBERS MATTERS ARISING
Clerk to continue copying councillors on planning submissions, but it was
confirmed that the planning department do not send receipts for
submission.
084/2014
HENRY DANE WAY TRANSFER
The developers solicitor has intimated that no funding will be provided
towards the equipment or tree works (estimated 30-54k), It should have
been transferred years ago, therefore the equipment would be in the
management and responsibility of the parish council and maintenance
would have been ongoing. They have suggested they send the transfer
documents over, Parish council sign them and accept the commuted sum
to complete the transfer asap…
Advice given that this is not satisfactory. Currently the liability is still with
the developer as registered land owner.
Clerk to forward to C James in Enforcement for advice, Play area is not in
reasonable state to transfer, and not agreeing with terms of sec 106.
Await further instruction from C James / Crane and Walton before
proceeding further.
085/2014
ACCOUNTS
Accounts received and cheques signed
Additional Payment of £340.00 to Worthington Methodist chapel for
annual room hire. (based on last year £320 + 5% increase)
086/2014
CORRESPONDANCE
LRALC – Newsletter, emailed to Councillors
087/2014
PLANNING MATTERS
14/00810 Cherry Tree Cottage, Lower Moor Road
Two storey dwelling with triple garage
No concerns raised, but it was noted that the garage proportions were
excessive in relation to the other buildings
Meeting Closed