Present:
Cllrs. P.A. Wise (Chairman), J. Booth, D. Carless, W. Evans, S.A.T. Gascoigne, R. Milliken and R. Smith.
There were 7 members of the public in attendance and a member of the press.

Apologies for absence:
Cllr. J.S. Flanders.

Declarations of interest:
None were declared.

Approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 8th June 2005:
The Minutes were approved by the Council and were signed by the Chairman as a true record.

The Chairman adjourned the meeting to introduce Mary Corcoran, Director of Public Health at the Gedling Primary Care Trust and Jackie Colquitt from the Rural Community Council representing the Gedling Partnership. A Power point presentation was given on the Draft Gedling Community Strategy 2005/6 – 2007/8. The Council received documents to explain the Strategy. Councillors and members of the public were given the opportunity to ask questions.
At the conclusion of the presentation and resultant questions standing orders were reinstated.

Matters arising from the Minutes:

The path between Webb Street and the Welfare – Notts CC had been contacted by the Clerk but no reply had been received. The Clerk would contact Neil Woodcock again.

The water pump in the Cemetery needs to be primed before it will work efficiently.

A site meeting between Network Rail and Cllrs. Carless and Flanders to discuss the problems of litter etc would be arranged.

The Chairman adjourned the meeting so that members of the public could discuss Parish matters with Councillors.

A public meeting with the Police had been held recently. Representatives from the Village wished to form a Residents Association. Councillors expressed support for the group and the Vice-Chairman of the Council, Cllr Gascoigne was elected to serve as Parish Council representative at meetings of the Residents Association. Names of interested residents were taken and Mr David Fox agreed to organise the first meeting.

Mr Philip Burnham asked about the fence at the back of the Notts CC car park. No action to repair the fence has been taken by Notts CC.

A request would be made to Gedling BC to disinfect the bus shelter on the Triangle.

A letter would be sent to the Trustees of the Miners Welfare to ask for the litter bins near to the Centre to be emptied.

The Environment Dept. at Gedling BC would be asked why bins are not being emptied.

It was reported that the speed of traffic using Tilford Road especially at weekends was excessive. The Police would be informed.

Accounts:

Receipts.
Gedling BC (J.J. McCauley)	500.00		Landscaping work
Total	500

Payments
000202 Julie Smith 000203 Martin Gundel 000204 Bennett’s Office Supplies 000205 Inland Revenue 000206 Bennett’s Office Supplies 000207 Newstead Miners Welfare CC 000208 Clarke’s Cemetery Services 000209 J.A. Chisholm 000210 Inland Revenue 000211 J.A. Chisholm         000212 P.A. Wise 000213 GAG 5 000214 R.P. Milliken	190.00 450.00 15.73 62.13 23.38 35.26 600.00 226.20 63.80 52.12               10.00 250.00 71.67		Internal audit fee Grounds maintenance Photocopier contract Under payment of tax Stationery Room Hire Cemetery and Village maintenance Clerk’s salary Tax on Clerk’s salary Clerk’s expenses Postage            6.37 Computer       10.99 Tel Rental         7.50 Calls               17.26 Mileage          10.00   Chairman's expenses Donation towards legal advice Newstead website
Total	2050.29

Matters concerning Newstead Village.
It was reported that there were 2 properties on Tilford Road one of which is covered with paint and the other is boarded up. Cllr Carless would send the Clerk the numbers of the properties so Gedling BC could be contacted to ascertain the ownership of the properties.

Bags of clothing have been left outside number 46 Tilford Road. The Clerk would arrange removal through Gedling BC.

Cllr Carless disagreed with many of the points made by Gillian Crawley in her letter to Mr Paul Bateman, a copy of which had been received by the Council, especially over the proposed early closure of the Abbey Park once the gates have been erected. He felt that this stance taken by the management of the Abbey Park would alienate the residents of Newstead Village who had used the Park for recreation purposes for many years. It was suggested that the Park should be open from dawn to dusk. The Clerk was asked to write to Gillian Crawley expressing the disquiet of the Parish Council over the proposals.

The bin at 55 Tilford Road has not been emptied. Also the drains are blocked at this property so causing problems to neighbours. It was suggested that nearby residents should contact Severn-Trent.

Matters concerning Newstead Abbey Park.
No issues raised

Correspondence.
A cheque for £500 had been received from Gedling BC (J.J. McCauley) for landscaping and environment work to the entrances of the Newstead Miners Welfare Community Centre. It was suggested that the Parish Council could commission a contractor to clear and improve the flower beds. The Parish Council would ask the Trustees how they would like the money to be spent.

It was reported that many of the litter bins were not being emptied. The Clerk would inform Gedling BC.

Martin Gundel had treated the moss on the Cemetery driveway but in a communication from Gedling BC it was stated that several treatments would be necessary to keep the moss under control. It was agreed to ask Anthony Clarke to carry on the treatments as part of his grounds maintenance contract.

It was agreed to ask for quotes for the refurbishment of the car park.

Planning Applications.

35 Abbey Road, Newstead Village. 2005/0670 Erect a conservatory.	No objections.
Gable End, Newstead Abbey Park. 2005/0679 Erection of entrance canopy.	No objections.
Land at Hopping Hill Farm, Hucknall Road. 2005/0623 Erect perimeter palisade fencing.	No objections

Green Belt Action Group 5
Cllr Milliken gave an up date. A decision from GOEM was still pending. The six week period in which to lodge a legal challenge would commence on 12th July 2005.
The Council agreed to a donation of £250 towards the cost of seeking further legal advice.

Litter in the Village.
It was agreed to place this item on the agenda for the September meeting.

Items that the Chairman considered urgent.
The Chairman explained that Anthony Clarke had asked if the grounds maintenance contract could be extended to a 3 year agreement as he wished to buy a new vehicle for his business. After discussion the Council agreed to amend the existing contract giving an agreement for 3 years. If the contracted work deteriorated then the Council would terminate the contract. A new contract would be drawn up for Mr Clarke to sign.

Cllr Milliken informed the Council that the Newstead website had now been set up.

Closure and Date of next meeting.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 10.30pm. The date of the next Parish Council meeting would be on Wednesday 7th September 2005 commencing at 7.30pm.