PINXTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

 

2006/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Parish Council can only act if it has the specific legal power to do so, with the exception of Section 137 of the 1972 Local Government Act, which gives it the power to spend money provided such expenditure is beneficial to all or some of the community of Pinxton.  The power is limited, annually, to a total expenditure, which for the 2006/07 financial year was equivalent to £ 5.44 for each elector.

 

Detailed below, in alphabetical order, are the areas owned and maintained by the Parish Council during the financial year 2006/07.

 

Allotments - One allotment site that is situated off the Miner’s Welfare Drive, Wharf Road.

 

Bowling Green - The Bowling Green sited on the Miner’s Welfare site, off Wharf Road.

 

Burial Ground – Pinxton churchyard and Pinxton cemetery.

 

Bus Stop - The Parish Council own one Bus Stop sited at the Greyhound Corner.

 

Football Facilities - The Parish Council provide football facilities at the Miner’s Welfare site and the ‘Tops’ on Church Street West.

 

Multi Purpose Area – Floodlit multi purpose area at Miner’s Welfare Site.

 

Play Areas - Play areas sited at Hilltop Park and Wharf Road Recreation Ground.

 

Properties - The Parish Council is landlords to three rented properties on Wharf Road.

 

Remembrance Garden – sited at the Greyhound Corner

 

Reservoir Site – sited at the top of Park Lane/Church Street West

 

Village Hall – 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton

 

Any queries or issues relating to the above properties or facilities should be addressed to the Parish Clerk (contact details as below).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chairman’s Report on Issues/events during 2006/07

 

Burial Ground

During June/July 2006 the Parish Council funded the Safety Testing of all memorials within Pinxton churchyard and cemetery.  No memorials within the cemetery required any action. A small number of memorials within the churchyard required attention in order to reduce/remove potential risk to members of the public and Parish Council employees.

The Parish Council has resolved to abdicate responsibility for Pinxton Closed churchyard to Bolsover District Council, however, if Bolsover District Council agree the Parish Council groundsmen will continue to mow and strim the grass in these areas.

 

Fireworks

The Council’s Annual Fireworks Festival was held on Saturday 30th September 2006 on Wharf Road Recreation ground. This event again proved a great success with record-breaking crowns and a spectacular fireworks display. Support/sponsorship was received from Sherman Wynn, Bolsover District Council, K B Freight, Berrisford Sweeper Hire Ltd and Erewash Garage. The parish Council would also like to acknowledge the support given by members of Pinxton 1st St. Helen’s Scouts and St. John Ambulance Brigade.

 

Hanging Baskets

The Parish Council has purchased two ‘basket trees’ adding to the existing floral displays on Wharf Road.  These basket trees will be sited at the Greyhound Corner during the summer months.

 

Park Lane Development

Section 106 money gained from the recent Park Lane housing development has been earmarked for the provision of Football facilities on Wharf Road Recreation Ground and a play area at the ‘bottom end’ of the Village.

 

Rights of Way – Storth Lane/Old School Lane

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Claim the Parish Council has submitted an application to Derbyshire County Council for the above Right of Way to be added to the Definitive Map and Statement for the Parish of Pinxton.

 

Christmas Events

During December 2006 the Parish Council funded the following ‘Free’ Events. DEC 4th            - Lantern Parade

Dec 14th         - Salvation Army Evening

Dec 31st         - New years Eve Family Disco

These events proved a great success and it is anticipated that these events will continue to be provided by the Parish Council.

 

 

 

Outreach Sports Programme

The Parish Council provided funding towards the provision of Outreach Sports Programmes for school children during the school holidays.

 

Quality

The Parish Council is actively working towards achieving Quality Status. The Parish Clerk, Mrs Laura West, has achieved the Certificate in Local Council Administration and a number of policies and procedures have been introduced. It is anticipated that the Parish Council will apply for Quality Status during this financial year.

 

War Memorial

The Council has funded the provision of cast bronze plaques on the War Memorial site in Pinxton churchyard.  A re-dedication service was held at St. Helen’s church on Sunday 8th October 2006.

 

Parish Council Representation

The Parish Council nominated representatives to Outside Bodies as below

 

Village Hall Management Committee

Councillors Mrs. M. J. Dooley (Spokesman), G. P. Gent, B Smith and Mrs A Wright

 

South Normanton And Pinxton Sports Action Group (Snap/Sag)

Councillors T Alexander (spokesman), Mrs M Dooley and Mrs V Meredith

 

Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership And Parish Councils Liaison Meeting

Councillors Mrs M Dooley (Spokesman), Mrs V Meredith and Mrs B Kelly

                                                                                   

Pinxton Miner’s Welfare Committee

Councillors Mrs M Dooley, P Handley and Mrs A Wright

 

Police Consultative Group

Councillors R Street (Spokesman) and J Meredith

 

Involve

Councillor Mrs B Kelly

 

Pinxton Development Group

Councillor P Handley

 

Frederick Gent Community Sport & Leisure Management

Councillor B Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 137

Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 enables Local Councils

to spend up to the product of £5.44 per head for the benefit of people in the area on activities or projects not specifically authorised by other powers.

 

The following payments were made during 2006/07

 

PMW Homing Soc                                           50.00

Px North End FC                                             50.00

St Helen's Cubs                                             100.00

Rockets FC                                                      50.00

Rockets FC                                                      50.00

S J A B                                                             50.00

1st St Helens Scouts                                       50.00

Derbyshire Coalition                                        50.00

Derbyshire Childrens Holiday Centre              50.00

Pinxton FC (floodlight project)                     2750.00

SJAB – Fireworks                                            50.00

1st St Helens Scouts-fireworks                       50.00

Bugler - War Mem & Rem Day                      100.00

Poppy Wreath                                                  20.00

Salvation Army                                                75.00

 

Village Hall

The Village Hall itself has received something of a ‘facelift’ with decorating throughout, carpeting where necessary and improved security systems put in place.

 

Village Signs

The Parish Council has purchased three Village signs that will be erected at entrances to the Village in the near future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Statement

The Parish Council year-end accounts for 2006/07 have been finalised.   Below is a breakdown of these accounts.

 

Income & Expenditure Account 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007                                                                                                                 

£

Balance b/f                                                                              68,623.38

Add income (detailed below)                                             176,925.53

Less expenditure (detailed below)                                                166,085.90

               79,463.01

Income

Precept                                                                                  131,612.00

Interest on investments                                                          4,165.74

Village Hall                                                                              20,515,86

Rents                                                                                          8,039.25

Cemetery                                                                                    3,751.50

Recreation Ground Lettings                                                   8,356.88

Miscellaneous                                                                                99.30

DCC maintenance                                                                      385.00                                                                                                                176,925.53

 

Expenditure

Administration                                                                        12,067.80

Salaries & Wages                                                                  77,090.95

Section 137                                                                               3,495.00

Loan interest & principle                                                      23,686.74

Village Hall                                                                             20,626.28

Recreation                                                                              21,212,76

Cemetery                                                                                   5,309.16

Miscellaneous                                                                         1,947.21

Outreach Sports                                                                          650.00

                                                                                                166,085.90

 

The precept for 2007/08 has been set at £140.726, an approximate 7% increase based on the 2006/07 precept of £131,612. This increase is due in the main to potential election costs.

 

Parish Council Meetings

Pinxton Parish Council meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every Month.  The meetings are scheduled for a 7.00pm start and will be held in the Small Hall at Pinxton Village Hall on Kirkstead Road.

 

 

 

 

 

Elections

At the recent Local Government Elections the following Parish Councillors were elected.

 

Councillor P. Wilson, (Chairperson)

9 Park Close, Pinxton, Derbyshire.  NG16 6QQ                              07889047414

Councillor Mrs. M. J. Dooley, (Vice-Chairperson)

94 Church Street West, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6PU            01773-860937

Councillor T. Alexander,

30 Platt Street, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6NX                          01773-775406

Councillor  G. P. Gent,

21 Alexander Terrace, Pinxton. Derbyshire. NG16 6PL               01773-782612

Councillor P. Handley,                

E-Mail Address – Philip.Handley@Ntlworld.Com

Councillor Mrs B. Kelly,

2 Ash Close, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6LU                               01773-812533

Councillor Mrs. V. Meredith,

63 Alfreton Road, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6JZ                        01773-780089

Councillor Mr. J. Meredith,

63 Alfreton Road, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6JZ                        01773-780089 Councillor B. Smith,

18 Beech Avenue, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6HB                  01773-861180

Councillor R. A. Street,

91 Wharf Road, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6LH                        01773-810712

Councillor Mrs. A. Wright,

9 Sleights Lane, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6PE                       01773-775380

Councillor C Wright,

16 Widmerpool Street, Pinxton, Derbyshire, NG16 6PF             01773-782749

 

Bolsover District Council Representatives

Councillor  Mrs. M. J. Dooley,

94 Church Street West, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6PU             01773-860937

Councillor D. Kelly,

2 Ash Close, Pinxton, Derbyshire. NG16 6LU                             01773-812533 

Derbyshire County Council Representative

Councillor J. Coyle,

24 Turnley Road, South Normanton, Derbyshire.  DE55 2FB     01773-782654

Parish Clerk

Mrs Laura West,

Pinxton Village Hall, 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA      01773-580046

E-mail             info@pinxtonparishcouncil.co.uk