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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Councillors
Mrs. M. J. Dooley (Spokesman), G. P. Gent, B Smith and Mrs A Wright
South Normanton And Pinxton Sports Action Group (Snap/Sag)
Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership
And Parish Councils Liaison Meeting
Councillors
R Street (Spokesman) and J Meredith
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
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PMW Homing Soc
50.00 Px North End FC
50.00 St Helen's Cubs 100.00Rockets 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 G. P. Gent,
21
Alexander Terrace, Pinxton. Derbyshire. NG16 6PL 01773-782612
Councillor
P. Handley,
E-Mail
Address – Philip.Handley@Ntlworld.Com
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 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
Councillor
J. Coyle,
24
Turnley Road, South Normanton, Derbyshire.
DE55 2FB 01773-782654
Mrs Laura West,
Pinxton
Village Hall, 3 Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA 01773-580046
E-mail info@pinxtonparishcouncil.co.uk