GRINDLEFORD PARISH COUNCIL – MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 DECEMBER 2025 AT 7.15 PM IN THE PAVILION
Present: Andrew Battarbee (chair), Elizabeth Coe, Anwen Fryer Burrows, Hilary Hart, Peter O’Brien, Esther Stewart, Ray Whiteley. District Cllr Simon Ripton.
Public session. Andrew Finch attended the meeting.
| COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT | Cllr Sutton had been in correspondence about flooding at Scotts Close and the bus stops by Mount Pleasant. Cllr Sutton was pushing the County Council for a response on both issues, with some degree of success. | |
| DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT | Under discussion at DDDC are homes for traveller families, free parking over the festive period and a push for train and bus travel. | |
| POLICE REPORT | None, PC Boswell had replied to the Clerk’s email about quarterly attendance with apologies. |
| Agenda Item | Decision | |
| 1 | Apologies | Cllr Erksine, Cllr Hutchinson |
| 2 | MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING. | These were agreed as a true record, Pro RW sec HH, with the amendment that DDDC did not accept the case for change for local government reform. |
| 3 | MATTERS ARISING | |
| Response to the Local Plan preferred approaches | See separate sheet | |
| Footpath restoration | It was agreed all in favour to purchase polyurethane signs. They are cheaper and likely to be more sustainable in the long run. Clerk to check land ownership before buying. Thanks were given to Cllr Erskine for his work. Action Clerk. | |
| War Memorial Trust | Cllr Whiteley to take photos when he is recovered; then Clerk to contact WMT for advice. Action Cllr Whiteley and Clerk. | |
| Parish Precept and projects list | The idea of part-funding an archive was agreed in principle. Cllrs felt that they wanted it to be done well, which might include paying an archivist. Cllr O’Brien asked for a 3% increase budget. There was general agreement that 3% was about right. Cllrs had no wish to accrue a large surplus unless there were specific projects to spend it on in year. A definite decision on the precept raise would be made at the next meeting. Action Clerk | |
| Flood equipment | Agreed to buy throwbags as identified by the flood wardens. Pro EC sec RW. Clerk to arrange moorings. |
| 4 | OTHER MATTERS | |
| Grindleford News | A new approach was agreed in view of larger surpluses than envisaged, as the village gates project had been abandoned as a result of lack of planning support. The Council will advertise for a new volunteer in the first instance but assuming none, will then advertise for a paid editor. The Council will continue to pay for printing costs. | |
| Scotts Close and Mount Pleasant bus stops flooding | Cllr Sutton had identified a named contact at DCC. A letter asking for repairs to be carried out had been sent to the riparian landowners by DCC, who would take forward further action. Cllr Sutton was also talking to the relevant team about floods at the bus stops. |
| 5 | PLANNING MATTERS Leam Farm, unnamed road from junction leading to Torr Farm, Grindleford. Proposed installation of photovoltaic panels on 2no roofs of outbuildings. NP/DDD/1125/1209 The Coach House,Grindleford Road,Calver. New single-storey garden studio housing home office and gym. Application No: NP/DDD/1125/1209 Application Number: NP/DDD/1225/1217 Location: Long Ridge House, Maynard Road, Nether Padley, Grindleford, Proposal: Replacement dwelling, including outbuilding and raised patio. | In support No comment In support, with comments. |
| 6 | PLANNING DECISIONS Planning decisions can be found at https://portal.peakdistrict.gov.uk |
| 7 | ACCOUNTS | |||
| Date | Amount | Payee | Purpose | |
| 11 December 25 | 120 | Contour | Refreshments JW visit | |
| 11 December 25 | 35 | A P Battarbee | Grit | |
| 11 December 25 | 240 | S Battarbee | Christmas tree | |
| 11 December 25 | 484 | Mark Bristow | Jubilee Gardens | |
| 11 December 25 | 16.10 | GPFA | Room hire | |
| 11 December 25 | 79.96 | S Battarbee | Poppies |
These accounts were approved for payment via Bank Transfer from the Lloyds account. It was pro APB sec RW that these accounts be paid.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – the date of the next meeting is 8 January 2025. (cancelled due to weather conditions. Next meeting 12 Feb 2026).
There being no further business the Chair closed the meeting at 8.41 pm.
Sarah Battarbee
Clerk to the Council