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Sturton le Steeple Parish Council
www.sturtonward.org.uk
Draft Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held face to face on Wednesday 16th June 2021
at 8.00 pm
Present: A Frankish (in the Chair); A Bradley; G Burgin; D Moore; J Marshall and K Howard
Also present: Clerk - S Stilliard
Sturton Parish Residents: two present
Guests: DCllr J Naish
PUBLIC FORUM:
Cllr Frankish welcomed the residents in attendance. One resident made the following points:-
The notes of the extraordinary budget meeting held on May 26th had not recorded the Councillors present.
Action Clerk to amend the notes accordingly
The resident queried the need for a ‘Historic Sign’ on the railings at Low Holland and a Councillor gave a
resume of why the sign is relevant
The resident asked why the PC would consider buying the Playing Field from the Foljambe Estate when it
was on a 99 year lease. The Chair replied that there was no proposal to do so but it had been raised as an
idea and was being investigated
Was there any chance of having the speed limit changed on the road between Sturton and Leverton where
traffic regularly speeds?. Council confirmed that speeding through the village is a major concern for both the
PC and residents and said that this suggestion would be included under Highways in the agenda
The Chair thanked the resident for the comments
District and County Councillors reports
DCllr Naish said that all his input had agenda items
Police report – sent by PCSO Dave Airey
PCSO Airey submitted his report and noted that there was 1 ‘burglary other’ reported in Sturton le Steeple
during May.
This month there have been four reported crime of interest across the whole beat area. This compares with
one crime reported throughout April 2021 and five crimes in the same month last year. From 01/04/2021,
there have been five crimes of interest reported across the beat area. This compares with twelve reported in
the same period last year. As such, at the conclusion of the second month in this tracking year, these figures
equate to a decrease in reported crimes of interest of seven crimes. In the corresponding period for 2019
there were eight crimes of interest reported to the Police. Please continue to report crime - and incidents -
through to our control room on 101, or 999 as appropriate. Even in these most difficult of times, where
possible, reported crimes will be dealt with in the same way as they have always been recorded, and dealt
with. Please remain aware of any suspicious persons, vehicles and activity in the area and continue to report
such instances through to our control room, as normal. From time to time, I am advised about incidents and
crimes being shared on social media which I was not aware of. Might I ask that incidents and crimes of this
nature are reported through to our control room, for Police action and recording purposes, in the first instance
and then, obviously, share your experiences with who you desire by other methods?
As from February 2020, the Police report has included anti-social behaviour incidents only, negating other
incident types from this category, such as hoax calls to the emergency services, found/ abandoned vehicles
and wildlife/ animal issues. This month there have been two reported incidents of anti-social behaviour
across the whole beat area. This compares with no reported incidents for April 2021 and three reported for
the same month in 2020.
Whilst I appreciate that my Police report regularly offers advice on present day scams, from local and national
news information, it is evident that this type of activity is still on the rise, where scammers are using the
pandemic situation to their advantage. Nottinghamshire Police is warning members of the public to watch out
760for a rise in courier fraud scams in the county. During the incidents the victims have received a call from
someone claiming to be a police officer who’s investigating counterfeit currency or fraudulent use of the
victim’s bank card. The caller tells them not to talk to anyone else about the call as it may jeopardise the
police investigation. They then try to persuade the victim to withdraw a large sum of money, purchase gift
cards, or purchase foreign currency or expensive jewellery / watches. A 'courier' is then sent to the victim’s
home address to collect the cash / items.
Scammers have also been spoofing telephone numbers to make calls appear genuine. Spoofing is a
technique that scammers use which means they can choose any telephone number they like to appear on
your Caller ID. In some recent cases, the Nottinghamshire Police 0115 telephone number has been used.
Nottinghamshire Police are urging people to share this amongst friends and family. Not everyone has access
to the internet, so do tell neighbours and relatives about these types of scams. If you receive such a call you
should not give out any personal information and hang up immediately. We stress that no police officers will
ever call you out of the blue asking for personal information, including bank account details. A police officer
would never ask you to withdraw money or purchase high value items such as gold or watches as part of an
investigation. If you receive a phone call like this please report it to the police immediately and inform Action
Fraud." You can report fraud online via the Action Fraud website https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or on
0300 123 2040.
The last few days of May has seen us very fortunate to have witnessed glorious hot weather, for most of the
time. With the weather being so favourable, there is always a temptation to leave windows and doors in our
property open. The advice from the Police would always be to only have windows and doors open in rooms
which are being used, or where the insecurities can easily be viewed by the home owners. Please remember
that a third of burglaries in Nottinghamshire are due to insecurities at properties.
My contact number is 07525 226838 and my E mail address is david.airey@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
PC 2895 James Pickersgill is the new beat manager for the area. He has a contact number of 07525 226479
and an E mail address of james.pickersgill@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Please do not use these
telephone numbers to report incidents and/ or crimes. Works numbers should only be used for non-
urgent matters – including seeking advice and/ or information. I continue to receive calls on my works
phone from residents wising to report incidents and crimes. In many cases these calls are received
when I am on rest days or annual leave and have not got my works phone to hand. Residents must be
comfortable in reporting these occurrences to our control room on 101 in order to receive the best,
and real time, service from those officers who are on duty. When ringing 101 the first item which is
asked is which Police force you require. This is because 101 is the non-urgent number for all Police
forces throughout the country and the signal is picked up from where you are ringing from. In rural
East Bassetlaw many parishes are located close to county boundaries, hence the first question. Then,
you are asked if you know the person or extension number of the department you require. At this
stage, just hold the line. After this, there are a number of options available. For reporting an incident
or crime the option is option 7.
Thanks for all your interest and support. Take care and best regards. PCSO 8139 Dave Airey.
PLANNING MEETING:
Apologies for Absence – Cllrs Appleyard, Werth and Stephens which were accepted by Council
Declarations of Interest – none
New Applications –
Outline Planning Application with All Matters Reserved to Demolish 1960s Bungalow and Erect New
Bungalow The Bungalow North Street Sturton Le Steeple Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 9HP Ref.No:
21/00823/OUT | Received: Fri 21 May 2021 | Validated: Wed 26 May 2021 | Status: Pending Consideration
There were no plans available on the planning portal to show what the new bungalow might look like and on
this basis the PC were unable to comment Action Clerk to ask for the plans and an extension to the
planning time frame to allow the PC to comment in July
761Erect Two Storey Rear Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension, Carry out Alterations to Front Elevationand
Internal Alterations Marlbrook North Street Sturton Le Steeple Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 9HPRef. No:
21/00820/HSE | Received: Fri 21 May 2021 | Validated: Tue 25 May 2021 | Status: Pending Consideration
This is quite a large extension but does not change the aspect of the property from the road and the PC voted
to support it Action Clerk to inform planning
Applications awaiting decision –
Outline Planning Application with some Reserved Matters (Approval sought for Access only) for up toFour
Single Storey Bungalows Land At Freemans Lane Sturton Le Steeple Nottinghamshire Ref. No:
20/01602/OUT | Received: Mon 07 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 09 Dec 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
Installation of a 20m Monopole Mast with Six Antennas, Two 300mm Dish Antennas, Three Associated Radio
Equipment Cabinets, Associated Electricity Meter Cabinet West End Farm Freemans Lane Sturton Le
Steeple Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 9HN Ref. No: 21/00577/ABT | Received: Thu 15 Apr 2021 | Validated:
Tue 20 Apr 2021 | Status: Pending Consideration
Decisions – none
Other Planning matters
SWNP update
The Regulation 16 consultation is in its last week and will be examined from the 18th June prior to going to a
full Council meeting in September where it is expected that it will be accepted for the next stage i.e. a
referendum.
Action DCllr Naish to ask Will Wilson if it is necessary, or possible, to register green spaces which are
not owned by the PC, for example the Playing Field
West Burton A Planning Group
The next meeting of this Group will be on July 8th. Currently there are 14 residents which make up the group
and they will be meeting every 4/6 weeks with the remit of trying to influence the decision on what happens to
the site. Parish Councils should nominate at least one councillor to join this Group, as with the
Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, to give it legitimacy and so that the results of the group’s output is
recorded in PC minutes. Residents currently seem to support Environmental initiatives and those providing
jobs and EDF supports a Green Energy Hub and an industrial area for Green Energy businesses. If residents
favoured the retention of chimneys as a museum site for example or the railway line a decision would be
needed relatively quickly because otherwise the site will be cleared back to Brown Field. It will be 2027 before
the site is developed. Cottam Power Station is ear marked for housing but has not been included in the
SWNP because this site will not be available until early 2026
The Solar Farm
DCllr Naish told Council he had a meeting with Elgin Energy who said they still planned to build the Solar
Farm at Sturton but it would not be until summer 2022. It will be a £50 million investment and Elgin Energy is
still seeking partners and funding sources apparently. They said they will be creating gullies to mitigate
flooding risks and the next update in scheduled for Sept / Oct 2021.
762PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
06.21.01. Apologies for Absence – Cllrs Appleyard, Werth and Stephens which were accepted by Council
06.21.02. Comments from the Chair – Agenda issues
The Chair suggested bringing forward agenda item 06.21.12.7. - the Car Nights at the Reindeer - to allow the
resident present to hear the Council’s comments, following a couple of verbal comments addressed to DCllr
Naish and via the Facebook page. The police were called by a resident concerned that Covid restrictions
were being broken but this was found not to be the case.
A few residents acknowledged the great atmosphere and enjoyable evening but there were potentially 2
issues – the lack of space on the Playing Field such that some cars could not be included and the speed at
which some drivers left the village.
The fact that it was the first event following lockdown and the excellent weather may have resulted in a larger
than anticipated turn out and there were also a few photographers present. The PC had also requested that
space be left in the field for children to use it during the day and into the early evening. Also people arrived
from 4pm when the event was advertised with a 5pm start.
The owner of the Reindeer said that there would be 2 more marshals at the next car night in June and the
weather was not predicted to be as good. There was a suggestion that if there were a speed watch facility this
may deter speeding cars.
The frequency of the Car Nights at every 2 weeks during the summer was questioned by Council and it was
agreed that the PC will keep each event under review to ensure no issues arise.
Finally the PC asked for a contribution from the Reindeer for the use of the playing field which could help the
PC to keep the grass short and asked that the Reindeer insurance is checked such that they are covered for
any damage or injury which may occur as a result of the increased numbers of cars. Action the Reindeer
owners
06.21.03 Declarations of Interest and Confidentiality
None
06.21.04 Traffic speeding / calming issues – Cllr Moore
The road closure which had been scheduled and then cancelled has not be reinstated as yet
An interactive speed sign has been ordered with delivery expected in circa 3 weeks. The PC decided to add
the data collection facility to this order for another £300 Action Clerk to add to the order. The sign will be
placed at Station Road at the entrance to the village when it arrives but can be moved periodically
06.21.05. The Lengthsman Scheme – Cllr Moore
One dog waste bin is still to be installed Action Cllr Moore / lengthsman
The Xmas tree needs to be watered more often in the hot weather and there is a request for Jack to remove
the weeds on the paths around the village hall and in the car park Action Cllr Moore to instruct Jack
accordingly
06.21.06. Minutes of Meeting held on Wednesday 19th May 2021
The minutes were signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
06.21.07. Matters arising – non agenda items
None
06.21.08. Correspondence – Clerk
There were 3 items of correspondence as follows:-
An offer of Live performances for the summer Action Clerk to forward to the VH committee
An e-mail addressed to Cllr Appleyard from a resident with 3 points made as follows:-
The Pond on Church Street was widened from the beck. As such riparian rules may apply and it would then
not be the PC’s responsibility to dredge it?
The resident also asked if the proposed Tommy Stature would be part of a ‘reflection’ garden. The PC replied
that as it will be within a quiet area to sit then yes it will
The war memorial has been a bit neglected over the years and could do with a clean Action Cllr Moore to
ask Jack to do this with soap and water only before the end of October i.e. before Remembrance Day
763The Clerk was asked to send letters of thanks to the following:-
The painter of the village benches who did not make a charge – Dave Newbury from Belton
The builders who replaced the VH manhole cover FOC – Lakethorn Builders from North Leverton Action
Clerk
06.21.09. Highways and Public Safety – Cllr Burgin
06.21.9.1. Street Lights and Pot Holes
Cllr Burgin asks that if Sturton resident notices an issue with pot holes or street lights not working
they report it to him via his e-mail graham@sturton-le-steeple.org.uk.
There are a number of bad pot holes on Springs Lane Action Clerk to report these to Highways
06.21.9.2. Speed watch team for the village?
Both North Leverton and Wheatley PCs have a Speedwatch team which monitors traffic for speeding,
typically 2x per month. The PC suggested waiting to see what effect the new Interactive Speed sign has on
speeding traffic and if a Speedwatch team is still needed then they will consider it again.
A resident had asked that the speed limit between North Leverton and Sturton be reduced to 40 MPH.
Council pointed out that making a speed limit change is a complex process which can take years and usually
does. Action Clerk to make the request to Highways
06.21.10. Finance
06.21.10.1. Monthly Bank Reconciliation.
The monthly bank reconciliations to 28th May 2021 was agreed and will be signed off by the Chair.
06.21.10.2. Accounts for Payment.
The following amounts were agreed – for previous month unless stated:
S A Stilliard – Net salary and expenses £ 387.95
Jack Foster – Lengthsman services £ 140.00
Darbys – PAYE services £ 60.00
TWM Traffic control – interactive speed sign £ 2,468.84
Time Assured Ltd – clock service £ 162.00
NALC – Councillor training course £ 40.00
Holmes Groundcare – church grass cutting £ 237.50
Holmes Groundcare – village grass cutting £ 298.00
Action Clerk to make payments
06.21.11. Reports from Other Committees
06.21.11.1. Playing Field – Cllr Marshall
There are a couple of small trees which are probably dead and need to be removed and a larger tree
encroaching on some of the play equipment now. Trees cannot be cut back until September 31st due to
nesting birds. Action Clerk to put this on the agenda for September PC meeting
Cllr Burgin went through the quotes he had received for work on the Play Park including:-
New equipment between £7k - £8.5k
Removal of the Castle £900
Rubber mulch resurface £4k
The total should be £11k or less which may leave enough for a skate board ramp if the PC decide to
instal one. Action Cllr Burgin to circulate the details and Councillors to vote on the specific equipment
so that orders can be placed. It may be that the Castle can be removed by a couple of Councillors
06.21.11.2. Sturton Hall Management Committee – Cllr Howard and Frankish
The next meeting of the committee is w/c June 21st and the comments made within the APM by a resident re
celebrating the 40th anniversary of the hall will be considered at this meeting Action Cllrs Howard and
Frankish
A resident also made the point that it was hard for those wishing to book the Hall to find information on hiring
costs and availability and this will also be on the agenda at the upcoming meeting Action Cllrs Howard and
Frankish
76406.21.12. Village Update
06.21.12.1. Monthly Defibrillator Check – Cllr Marshall
Confirmed checked by Cllr Marshall
06.21.12.2 Facebook page update / Website management – Cllr Frankish
All residents are urged to sign up for the Facebook page and follow events and news about the village
Sturton Le Steeple Parish Council now has its own Facebook page where we will post all agendas
and minutes from our meetings. We will also be posting all the latest news and updates that affect
village life. We will even be using the page to gauge resident opinions on decisions affecting
Sturton. Please find us @sturtonlesteepleparishcouncil and share the link with friends and
neighbours in the village. If you would like to advertise any village events on the page please send
them to the Clerk or Cllr Frankish – details of their e-mail addresses can be found on the PC
website www.sturtonlesteepleparishcouncil.gov.uk
The Sturton website is working well and can be found at https://www.sturtonlesteepleparishcouncil.gov.uk/
.
06.21.12.3 Restoration of old footpaths
This is being investigated by the Footpaths team at Notts CC Action Clerk to chase action
The Footpaths team have confirmed that they will be applying for Kent carriage gaps for village restricted
byways (essentially a set of low bollards which allow horse drawn carriages to pass but preclude motorised
vehicles) with an adjoining field gate to allow landowner access. Designs have been drawn up and the next
stage of the process is an application for a Permanent Traffic Regulation Order. Due to PTROs needing to go
out for full consultation this can take at least 6 months. The Footpaths team is proposing the following
restricted byways are gated; Restricted Byway No.31 (Springs Lane and Freeman’s Lane ) and Restricted
Byways 32 & 33 (gates installed on Common Lane and Cross Common Lane). They are also considering
RB30 also (Wood Lane), although there is no connectivity with the network due to the bridleway crossing over
the rail line and there may not be the available width for the structures.
06.21.12.4. Superfast Broadband for the village
Cllr Frankish has met with a new member of the OpenReach team who confirmed that 57% of the cost which
he was quoted is due to the civil costs of providing fibre to Littleborough and Fenton. These are the areas
which will benefit most from fibre broadband since their current speeds are very low and there may be more
funding available for them. Sturton is on the ‘roadmap’ for fibre to be provided by 2026 – 5 years away - so it
is still worth making an application now and Cllr Frankish has asked for new quotes without L&F. Notts CC
has still not confirmed that there will be a new round of funding top ups available.
06.21.12.5. Village Newsletter – Cllrs Werth and Frankish
Cllrs Frankish and Werth will drive this forward and Cllr Werth provided suggestions as to what might be
included in the first newsletter as follows:-
Introduction to each Parish Councillor or a different one featured each month
News from around the village including upcoming events
Update of PC spending / initiatives
History such as the 40th anniversary of the Village Hall / the Railings / Pilgrim Fathers
Update on West Burton and the Solar Farm plans
Key contact details e.g. Village Hall booking clerk
Council thought this would be an excellent start Action Cllr Frankish to liaise with Cllr Werth on getting
the newsletter out
06.21.12.6. Recognition of Brian Shead and Steve Rockcliffe
Covid lockdown precluded any recognition of 2 people who had worked for many years on behalf of the
village. Council thought that the time for an ‘event’ had passed but would like to mark their work with a gift
from all three Sturton Ward PCs. Clerk to co-ordinate this with the other PCs and organise accordingly
06.21.12.8. Waste being left at the Village Hall car park
Bags of general rubbish are being left next to the bottle bank and clothing bank by someone. Action Cllr
Frankish to highlight this on Facebook and ask everyone to dispose of their rubbish appropriately
76506.21.12.9. Other matters to report
Cllr Marshall reported that he had 2 companies out to look at the iron railings which run from Church Street to
Low Holland. Neither were keen on trying to repair them and both advised that the damaged sections should
be removed and replaced, however this would not be visually acceptable. The cost to replace or majorly
repair the railings is probably beyond the PC’s means currently – the whole length measures circa 250
meters. It maybe that this project has to wait for an injection of funds or wait until Highways have to replace it
due to safely issues. Further discussion is required Action Clerk to put on July agenda
Dates of Meetings for 2021
Please note that meetings for 2021 have been moved to Wednesdays in the middle of the month for
the New Year and will remain as a 7 pm start unless the hall is being used in which case it will be
7.30pm. Meetings will now be held face to face
July 14th
September 15th
October 13th
November 17th
December 15th
Sara Stilliard – Clerk, tel. 881582
NB. Minutes subject to approval at the next meeting
Distribution list: All Parish Councillors, CCllr J Ogle, DCllr J Naish, PCSO Dave Airey, Notice board & file.
www.sturtonward.org.uk
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