BELPER TOWN COUNCIL

FULL COUNCIL MEETING
2nd October 2001

AGENDA

1. Apologies for absence.
2. Change in order of business.
3. Declarations of interest.
4. Police Report.
   Inspector Arnie Hicklin will be in attendance.
5. Public Participation.
6. To determine which items, if any, other than minutes 375 to 378 of the Council Meeting held on 4 September and the matters arising therefrom, should be taken in camera.
7. To receive and approve minutes 344 to 374 of the Council meeting held on 4 September 2001.
8. Matters arising from the above minutes not included elsewhere on the agenda.
   359 - Words and Music
   The Conservation Officer and the Diocese have no objections to the proposal to erect a demountable ironwork balustrade at the top of the steps in front of the altar.
   360 - Milford Post Office
   CCS's proposal was for the Post Office to be on the ground floor and not the first floor.
   370 - Amber Valley Access Group
   As Mr Frank Wheeldon is unwilling to serve as the Council's representative it is necessary to nominate another person to represent the Council on the Group.
9. Mayor's announcements.
10. Planning Applications.
    To receive the Planning Applications circulated on 19 September. A further schedule will be circulated at the meeting. Councillors Robert Hallsworth and Joyce Sanders will report.
11. Justices and Entertainments Licences.
    See schedule circulated on 19 September.
12. Payments and Receipts.
    A schedule of payments and receipts from 23 August to 20 September is attached.
13. Town Vehicle
    Councillors John Nelson and Randall Sanders to report on the actions taken to obtain a replacement pick-up.
14. East Midlands in Bloom.
    In this year's competition Belper came joint third with Buxton behind
    Spalding and Market Harborough. The Judge's report on Belper is attached. Belper Improvement Group have suggested that an ad hoc Working Group could be established with representatives of the Council, Borough Council, BIG, the Chamber of Trade and the Town Centre Forum to coordinate each organisation's efforts. It should be noted that responsibility for judging passes to the Royal Horticultural Society next year. Rather than marking on one visit they will make their assessment over a period of time.
15. The Market Place.
    This item has been included at the request of Councillor John Nelson.
16. Strategic Health Authority.
    A consultation document on the proposal to establish a Strategic Health Authority for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire has been received. A summary of the proposals is attached.
17. Derbyshire Young Achievers Awards 2001.
    Letter from Chair of Derbyshire County Council attached.
18. Correspondence received.
    a) Letter from Derbyshire CC confirming adoption of Gregory's Way from its junction with Whitemoor Lane to Ashford Rise.
    b) Belper Leisure Centre Trust – papers for meeting 19 September.
    c) Herbert Strutt Charity Joint Management Committee – papers for meeting 17 September.
    d) Amber Valley Access Group – agenda 13 September.
    e) Belper Improvement Group – minutes 11 September.
    f) Citizens Advice Bureau – letter of thanks for grant
    
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19. To receive and approve minutes 375 – 378 of the Council meeting held on 4 September 2001.
20. Matters arising from the above minutes.