EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Councillor Andrew Bingham
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 10 November 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/06 (CSD)
RESOLVED:
That £46,000 be taken from the commuted sums budget to help facilitate the provision of additional affordable housing in Buxton.
BACKGROUND:
Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust is currently working with Wyman Homes to deliver the affordable housing S106 requirement from a development at Ashwood Vale, on Granby Road. Due to the credit crunch, Wyman Homes has offered Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust the opportunity to purchase an additional 23 units. The Trust will be making a ‘Continuous Market Engagement’ bid to the Housing Corporation for additional funding for the project and have approached the Council for a grant to help reduce the Housing Corporation grant required.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR REGENERATION: Councillor Kemp
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 3 November 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/02 (R)
RESOLVED:
That the officers be authorised to let a contract to Gillespies to deliver the Buxton Town Centre Design and Making Strategy on the terms set out in the report.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR REGENERATION: Councillor Kemp
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 27 October 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/01 (R)
This report contains exempt information, as defined in paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information which reveals that the authority proposes to give under any enactment a notice under, or by virtue of which, requirements are imposed on a person.
RESOLVED:
That a contribution of 10%, up to a maximum of £10,000, be approved towards urgent works, necessary at Torr Vale Mill, subject to:
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Councillor Andrew Bingham
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 27 October 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/05 (CSD)
RESOLVED:
That the Council submit a letter of support and officers prepare a letter of support and officers prepare a list of sites that could possibly be developed for Extra Care Housing through Private Finance Initiative round 6.
BACKGROUND:
Expressions of interest are now invited from all local authorities that wish to apply for funding credits to facilitate projects of a capital value of 100m pounds or more. Derbyshire County Council have identified a need for an additional 900 extra care bed-spaces across the County and have met with interested with Local Councils to secure their preliminary involvement in the expression of interest/bid.
Derbyshire County Council have identified the Southern part of High Peak Borough (Buxton) as an area where additional extra care housing and services for older people are required and have asked if Local Authority sites could be identified for such provision.
The Council has very few sites, which could be made available, however there are opportunities, which may be possible. Some of these are involve appraising existing stock with a view to remodelling or re-provision. In order to make PFI schemes financially viable the Council will be asked to gift the land at a reduced or nil value. Any decision on the gifting of council land will be addressed in a separate report and will require a separate member decision.
The Council have been asked to specifically focus on the Buxton area as the north area of the Borough has recently benefited from the opening of the 45 bed extra care scheme at Whitfield House, Glossop.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR PLANNING: Councillor Linda Baldry
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 13 October 2008
DECISION Notice: 9/02 (P)
RESOLVED:
That the recommendations in Appendix 1 of the report be submitted to the Government Office East Midlands as the basis for the Council response to the Regional Plan proposed changes.
THE LEADER: Councillor Ashton
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 13 October 2008
DECISION Notice: 9/07 (L)
The report contains exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That the granting of an easement between numbers 75 – 79 Cottage Lane and the sale of land behind 4 and 5 Calow Close, off Cottage Lane, Gamesley be approved, subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
THE LEADER: Councillor Ashton
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 13 October 2008
DECISION Notice: 9/08 (L)
RESOLVED:
That the Council’s response to the Transport Innovation Fund consultation in Greater Manchester be submitted as detailed in the appendix to the report.
BACKGROUND:
The Transport Innovation Fund consultation has been considered by the cross-party Manchester Congestion Charges Sub-Committee.
A public meeting was held in Glossop on 2nd October to inform High Peak about the scheme and to inform the Council’s response to the consultation.
The draft submission was considered and the final wording agreed by the Manchester Congestion Charges Sub-Committee on October 9th.
Consultation on the proposals closes on 10th October.
Executive members and other Councillors have contributed to the Manchester Congestion Charges Sub-Committee and to the public meeting.
It is proposed that Council submits a holding objection to the TIF consultation. Following discussions held with GMPTA a number of issues remain unresolved and will require further attention and commitment from GMPTA, and others, before the Council can be satisfied that the scheme will not have a detrimental impact on the residents and businesses of High Peak. The submission to GMPTA will outline key issues of concern with a view to determining suitable solutions through liaison with GMPTA, Derbyshire County Council and others relevant bodies.
THE LEADER: Councillor Ashton
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 15 September 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/06 (L)
The report contains exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That a firm of solicitors be appointed to act on behalf of the Council in negotiations over the sale and development of land at Granby Road, Buxton.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Councillor Andrew Bingham
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 4 September 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/03 (CSD)
RESOLVED:
That the Council adopts the final decision, as set out in the Final Notification and outlined in Appendix C of the report.
BACKGROUND
BT is proposing to remove 37 payphones across High Peak (including that part of the Borough within the National Park) as part of its programme of service re-alignment to meet consumer demand.
As part of the statutory procedure (set by Ofcom) for the complete removal of PCBs, the authority has now completed a 90 day consultation period, during which local communities and stakeholders were encouraged to provide comments on BT’s proposals.
A number of comments have been received which have been fed into the final notification. Amendments to the draft notification have also been made by the Social Inclusion and Community Select Committee at its meeting on 6 August. This notification, if accepted, will been sent to all Councillors and parish councils, as well as the Secretary of State and BT, giving details of which PCBs the Council recommends for removal and which ones are to be retained.
On 1 September the Council received formal notification of a BT scheme allowing Councils (including Parish and Town Councils) to ‘adopt’ or sponsor telephone boxes if they object to their removal on conservation or heritage grounds. If Parish Councils feel strongly against the removal of an old style payphone from their locality, then they have the option to retain the phone and kiosk for an annual fee of £500 or to retain the booth without the phone for £1.
THE LEADER: Councillor Ashton
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 1 September 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/05 (L)
RESOLVED:
That the Council makes representations for the second seat proposed for East Cheshire to be re-allocated to Derbyshire, and High Peak in particular.
BACKGROUND:
All existing councils in Cheshire will be abolished on 1 April 2009. In their place will be two new unitary authorities – Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester. The new Cheshire East authority will include the area of the Peak Park that presently falls within Macclesfield Borough.
The current membership of the Peak Park Authority is set out in Appendix 1. Of the 30 seats, 16 go to the local authorities covering the area, 6 to parish council representatives and 8 to government appointees. All local authorities have at least one seat. Derbyshire as a whole has 8 seats, of which High Peak BC has one (reduced from 2 seats following changes in May 2007).
Three options are put forward now:
DCLG proposes to keep the overall number of members at 30 and recommends that Cheshire East has two members, taking the seats previously occupied by Cheshire and Macclesfield.
Representations on the proposed changes are invited by 13 September.
Based on both population and area within the Peak Park, there is a strong case to argue that East Cheshire should only have one seat, and that the other seat should be re-allocated to Derbyshire, and High Peak in particular.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER WITH PORTFOLIO FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Councillor Haken
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 21 July 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/01 (E)
RESOLVED:
That the proposed fare increases as detailed below be approved.
| Type of fare | Current fares | Proposed fares |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fares for distance:
a) For the first 8/10th of a mile (or part thereof where the journey is less than 8/10th of a mile) b) For each subsequent 1/10th of a mile after the first 8/10th of a mile |
£2.40 £0.22 |
£2.70 £0.25 |
| 2. Waiting time:
For each period of 1 minute or uncompleted part thereof |
£0.20 | £0.25 |
| 3. Extra Charges:
a) For each hire commenced between midnight and 0700 (except for Christmas and New Year’s Eve when the extra fare commences at 1800) b) For each hire undertaken at any time on a Bank or Public Holiday c) For each article of luggage conveyed outside the passenger compartment or carriage d) For each person carried in excess of two persons e) For each dog conveyed f) Soilage charge at the discretion of the driver/proprietor, but exempting children and disabled persons |
£3.60 for the first 8/10th of a mile (or part thereof where the journey is less than 8/10th of a mile) and then £0.33 for each subsequent 1/10th of a mile after the first 8/10th of a mile; £0.30 for each period of 1 minute or uncompleted part thereof waiting time. £0.35 £0.35 £1.20 £35.00 |
£3.60 for the first 8/10th of a mile (or part thereof where the journey is less than 8/10th of a mile) and then £0.35 for each subsequent 1/10th of a mile after the first 8/10th of a mile; £0.35 for each period of 1 minute or uncompleted part thereof waiting time. £0.50 £0.50 £1.50 £50.00 |
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Councillor A Bingham
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 14 July 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/02 (CSD)
RESOLVED:
That grants be awarded to the following organisations:
THE LEADER: Councillor Ashton
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 23 June 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/04 (L)
RESOLVED:
That the release of the restrictive covenant on 1 Sherwood Road, Hope, be approved, subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR PLANNING: Councillor Linda Baldry
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 9 June 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/01 (P)
RESOLVED:
That the decision of the Development Plan Select Committee authorising officers to enter into public consultation on the draft Woods Mill Interim Planning Statement be ratified.
BACKGROUND:
Having decided not to pursue the Woods Mills Area Action Plan, the Council has commissioned GVA Grimley to produce an Interim Planning Statement for the area. The document details the Council’s preferred vision for the site and seeks to act as a design guidance for potential developers.
There is an immediacy to adopt a planning statement for the Woods Mill area given developer interest and an expected imminent planning application.
The Development Plan Select Committee at its meeting held on 20 May 2008 recommended that officers enter into public consultation on the draft Planning Statement.
THE LEADER: Councillor Ashton
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 9 June 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/03 (L)
The report contains exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That the lease of 1A Crescent View, Buxton, be approved, subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
THE LEADER: Councillor Ashton
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 9 June 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/02 (L)
The report contains exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That the lease of 113 Victoria Park Road, Fairfield, Buxton, be approved, subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Councillor A Bingham
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 26 May 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/01 (CSD)
RESOLVED:
That £8,000 be taken from the commuted sums budget to help facilitate the provision of additional affordable housing in Hope.
THE LEADER: Councillor Ashton
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 26 May 2008
DECISION Notice: 09/01 (L)
The report contains exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That the sale of the land at Spring Street, Glossop, be sold on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
THE LEADER: Councillor Faulkner
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 28 April 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/15 (L)
The report contains exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That the freehold of the land at Albion Road, New Mills, be sold to Mr E Morley, on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
THE LEADER: Councillor Faulkner
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 14 April 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/14 (L)
In the opinion of the Leader, Select Committee Procedure Rule 13 applied to this report and that this decision should not be called-in as any delay would seriously prejudice the Council’s interest or the public interest, or the interests of any person/persons to whom the decision relates and the Chairman of the Corporate Select Committee has agreed to this.
RESOLVED:
That the waiving of Contract Procedure Rules to enable the appointment of architects and contractors to complete the repair works be approved. The reason for waiving of the Rules is that the Conservatory is an important asset during the festival season, which starts in July and the timescale for completing the work is now very tight.
THE LEADER: Councillor Haken
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 14 April 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/05 (E)
RESOLVED:
That the currently unnamed road adjoining Bowden Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, be named Foresters Way.
BACKGROUND
At present, the access road between the two roundabouts, opposite Federal Mogul, is unnamed. The development of a petrol filling station, restaurant and hotel, adjoining this road, has now commenced. As a proper postal address for this site will be required in due course, it is felt that this road now requires an official name.
The suggested name is Foresters Way. This name has been suggested, as the town of Chapel-en-le-Frith was founded in 1225, when the Earl of Derby gave permission for foresters in the area, known as Bowden, to build a chapel in the forest.
The ward councillors and the Parish Council have been consulted and have no objections to this name.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Councillor Bingham
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 31 March 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/06 (CSD)
RESOLVED:
THE LEADER: Councillor Faulkner
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 17 March 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/12 (L)
The report contains exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That Park Lodge, 4 Dinting Road, Glossop, be sold on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
THE LEADER: Councillor Faulkner
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 17 March 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/12 (L)
The report contains exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That Easton House, High Street East, Glossop, be leased to Makan Investments Limited on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER WITH PORTFOLIO FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Councillor Haken
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 17 March 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/04 (E)
RESOLVED:
That the new road on development off Etherow Way, Hadfield, be named School Close.
BACKGROUND:
A request has been received from the Nottingham Community Housing Association for the Council to name a road on development taking place off Etherow Way, Hadfield.
The developer has suggested the name of School Close.
The ward councillor has been consulted and has no objections to this name.
THE LEADER: Councillor Faulkner
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 25 February 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/11 (L)
RESOLVED:
That either a long leasehold or the freehold of Victoria Hall, Glossop, be transferred to Derbyshire County Council for nil consideration.
BACKGROUND:
In 2004, following public consultation, the Executive resolved to cease to operate this property as a public hall and to invite Derbyshire County Council to take over ownership. Negotiations have been ongoing since then.
In 2007, Derbyshire County Council’s application to the Big Lottery for funding to refurbish the property was unsuccessful, but the County Council’s Cabinet is currently considering a proposal to allocate a substantial amount of funding to carry out a refurbishment scheme and secure the future of the building.
The ground floor would be used as the library and registrar's office, with offices and meeting rooms on the first floor. These meeting rooms would be available for public use outside office hours. The Millennium Cellar would be retained and developed as a youth facility.
If the plans are approved, the work would have to be carried out during the financial year 2008-2009, following planning approval and listed building consent.
The use of the property is restricted by a covenant, ensuring that the building remains in the public domain as a hall or library. Derbyshire County Council’s proposed use of the building will enable the benefit of the covenant to be transferred. The presence of this covenant restricts the value. Bearing this in mind, together with the substantial expenditure identified to bring the property up to an acceptable standard, and the current high running costs of the building, transfer at nil value is considered to represent best value to this Council, as we no longer have any proposed use for the building.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Councillor Bingham
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 11 February 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/05 (CSD)
RESOLVED:
That grants be awarded to the following organisations:
Glossopdale:
Central:
Buxton:
BACKGROUND:
Voluntary and Community Groups were invited to bid for the second round of funding from the small grants pot of the Community Fund in October 2007 with a closing date of 30 November 2007.
The bids have been analysed and assessed by officers against the criteria within the policy and have been scored in accordance with the policy. The bids have also been separated out into the four Area Forum areas. The proposed split between the areas will lead to a total allocation per area for the year as follows:
| Glossopdale | £2,000 |
| Central | £1,375 |
| Buxton | £2,275 |
| Hope Valley | £125 |
| Total | £5,775 |
|---|
There will be a balance of £64.44 plus £1,000 previously committed to High Peak Bowling Club in 2004 but not yet claimed. These balances will be carried forward.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER WITH PORTFOLIO FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Councillor Haken
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 28 January 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/03 (E)
RESOLVED:
That the road on development off Granby Road, Fairfield, Buxton, be renamed from Hassop Court to Hassop Close.
BACKGROUND:
This development of three roads was originally street named and numbered in 2006. After consultation with the ward councillors and the developer it was agreed that the following names would be allocated:
In 2007, the developer applied for planning permission for the properties in Hassop Close to be apartments as in Bakewell Court. At this time it was felt that the name of Hassop Close should be altered to Hassop Court to tie in with the apartments at Bakewell Court. The ward councillors were in agreement and a new decision notice was issued in August 2007. It now transpires that permission for the change to apartments in Hassop Court was not granted and therefore the properties are to be houses once more.
The developer now wishes to revert to the original name of Hassop Close.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR REGENERATION: Councillor Kemp
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 21 January 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/06 (R)
RESOLVED:
That a financial contribution of £10,000 towards the scheme to improve the Market Street / Terrace Road and Market Street / Scarsdale Place / Concert Place junctions in Buxton, so as to allow the use of natural stone kerbs be approved.
BACKGROUND:
As part of its wider programme of highway works designed to improve pedestrian safety, Derbyshire County Council is proposing to amend the junction of Market Street with Terrace Road as well as its junction with Scarsdale Place and Concert Place. The general effect of the amendments is to reduce the width of the carriageway and the introduction of dropped kerbs, all to aid the crossing of side roads for members of the public. Works are due to start on site during January 2008.
Officers support the principle of the amendments in view of safer environment that will be created for the public. Derbyshire County Council undertook a consultation exercise with key interested parties including frontagers in November 2007 and found general support. A separate consultation with all of the Borough’s Buxton Ward Members was undertaken by officers and, again, did not generate any adverse comments.
It would be normal County Council practice to use standard concrete materials for kerbing in projects such as this. However, n recognition of the location of the works within a conservation area, Council officers have requested the use of natural stone kerbs so that the works will enhance the special character of the area and will match the standard of improvements already completed around the main Market Place area. As the introduction of stone kerbs will result in an enhancement over the concrete kerbs that exist, Derbyshire County Council have requested a financial contribution to offset the additional cost.
The cost for the scheme with stone kerbs is approx. £50,500. With concrete kerbs, it is approx £29,000. Derbyshire County Council have requested a contribution of £10,000 towards the additional cost of using stone kerbs.
THE LEADER: Councillor Faulkner
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 21 January 2008
DECISION Notice: 08/10 (L)
RESOLVED:
That the lease of 137 Victoria Park Road, Fairfield, Buxton, be approved, subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
THE LEADER: Councillor Faulkner
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 24 December 2007
DECISION Notice: 08/09 (L)
This report contains information which is exempt information under paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
In the opinion of the Leader, Select Committee Procedure Rule 13 applied to this report and that this decision should not be called-in as any delay would seriously prejudice the Council’s interest or the public interest, or the interests of any person/persons to whom the decision relates and the Chairman of the Corporate Select Committee has agreed to this.
RESOLVED:
EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR CORPORATE SERVICES: Councillor Thrane
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 24 December 2007
DECISION Notice: 08/08 (CS)
RESOLVED:
That funding of £20,000 be offered to Burbage Band for building repairs and internal improvements.
BACKGROUND:
The planning application for 103 homes at Otterhole Farm in Buxton was accompanied by a planning obligation (s.106 agreement) which provided a total of £1,875,000 to mitigate the various impacts of the development.
That money has now been received and the time is right to allocate the funding to suitable projects in the locality. The Agreement sets aside £885,000 for recreational facilities. In September 2007 it was decided to allocate £90,000 of this money to be divided between appropriate local projects that serve the local area and can be used by residents of the new housing estate. It was also agreed that the decision on the division of funding rest with the Executive Member for Corporate Services who has responsibility for the budget, and that she be guided in that process by the views of the appropriate ward member and by the Cultural Services team. The Executive Member for Corporate Services agreed on 24 September 2007 to allocate £32,000 to Burbage Institute for essential building repairs.
The ward Councillor has now suggested that funding be offered to Burbage Band who are planning essential improvements to their facilities. Burbage band is one of the oldest brass bands in the world established in 1861. They have been based in the old village hall (known as the band hut) on nursery lane for over 100 years. The band hut has now been demolished due to its age and failing structure.
The band fully owns the site which was recently purchased from the church and were hoping to access Lottery Funds. Unfortunately due to changes in the Lottery criteria they have had to seek alternative funding to build a new band hut on the existing site. Work on the hut has commenced and the walls and floor frame are complete. Fund raising is still ongoing as they need to complete the building works and finish the interior.
The 106 funding will significantly contribute to the completion of the new band hut. They are currently using temporary accommodation. Proposed Improvements include:
There are only a limited number of community organisations in the Burbage Area and the band is able to offer clear benefits to local people – and facilities which could be enjoyed by the future occupiers of the new houses.
THE LEADER: Councillor Faulkner
DECISION NOTICE DATE: 3 December 2007
DECISION Notice: 08/08 (L)
This report contains information which is exempt information under paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, namely, information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).
RESOLVED:
That the sale of land off Dale Lane and at Fairfield, Buxton, be approved.