Present:
Cllrs. P.A. Wise (Chairman), W. Evans, J.S. Flanders, S.A.T. Gascoigne, R. Milliken and R. Smith.
There were 4 members of the public in attendance, Cllr J. Longden (Annesley & Felley PC), CPSO Chris Shaw and a member of the press

Apologies for absence:
Cllrs. J. Booth, D. Carless and V. Leivers-Millership.

Declarations of interest:
None were declared.

Approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 6th July 2005:
The Minutes were approved by the Council and were signed by the Chairman as a true record.

Matters arising from the Minutes:

The path between Webb Street and the Welfare – Notts CC had been contacted by the Clerk. The problem had been passed on to Gedling BC. Plants which had been planted under the BBC scheme have been strimmed. The Clerk would contact GBC.

The water pump in the Cemetery has been repaired but 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. There have been problems re. contact with the relevant departments at Network Rail. The Chairman requested the telephone numbers.

No progress has been made over the 2 properties on Tilford Road. The Clerk would contact Gedling BC.

The Chairman informed the Council that the work on the flower beds at the Miners Welfare was in hand. She was in contact with a local contractor and a quotation was awaited.

A 3 year Grounds Maintenance contract with Anthony Clarke was agreed by Members and signed by the Chairman on behalf of the Council.

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

Mr David Fox, Chairman of the newly formed residents association was introduced by the Chairman.

It was reported that the Youth Club would re-open on Monday 12th September 2005.

Empty houses on Tilford Road had been broken into recently. Gedling BC had been informed.

The newly installed swing in the playground had been burnt. It may be replaced by Gedling BC.

Bags of rubbish had been dumped near to the Cemetery. PCSO Chris Shaw said that he would inform the Neighbourhood Wardens at GBC.

After grass cutting in the Cemetery memorials have been left covered in clippings. The Clerk would ask Anthony Clarke to rectify the situation.

Accounts:

Receipts.
Bank interest (Bonus saver a/c) Quarterly Bonus (Bonus saver a/c) Gedling BC Final Rev. Grant 2004/5 Bank interest (Current a/c) Bank interest (Reserve a/c)	19.86 20.34 1043.50 23.26 6.42
Total	1113.38

Payments
000215 Newstead Miners Welfare 000216 Clarke’s Cemetery Services 000217 Martin Gundel 000218 Newstead Miners Welfare CC 000219 Bennett’s Office Supplies 000220 Clarke’s Cemetery Services 000221 J.A.Chisholm 000222 Inland Revenue 000223 Mrs P.A.Wise 000224 J.A. Chisholm         000225 M.D. Kimpton 000226 Newstead Residents Assoc.	35.26 380.00 150.00 11.75 46.97 380.00 465.33 131.12 20.00 76.65             80.00 100.00		Room hire Grounds maintenance Clearing of Japanese knotweed Room hire Stationery Grounds maintenance Clerk’s salary July and August Tax on Clerk’s salary Chairman’s telephone Clerk’s expenses Postage         12.62 Tel Rental      15.00 Calls               29.03 Mileage          20.00   Cemetery pump repair Donation
Total	2230.29

Matters concerning Newstead Village.
The gate has been removed from the Recreation Ground. The Clerk would inform Gedling BC.

Matters concerning Newstead Abbey Park.
No issues raised

Correspondence.
Church View Memorials re Inscription for Jack Leslie Godley. The Council accepted the wording.

Letter from David Graham Secretary of Newstead Abbey and Village Cricket Club re request for donation to building works at the Village ground. This would be an Agenda item for the October meeting. The letter would be circulated to members.

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

Planning Applications.

Land adjacent to 38 Fraser Street 2005/0842 Erect 4 x 1 Bedroom Apartments

No objections.

Green Belt Action Group 5
The next meeting would be held on 8th September 2005.

Litter in the Village.
Litter in the village is increasing. PCSO Chris Shaw would alert the Neighbourhood Wardens of the Council’s concern.
The Chairman would contact the Primary School to meet with the Headteacher to discuss ways of involving the young people in an awareness campaign.
This would be an agenda item for the October meeting.

Building Better Communities.
There is some confusion surrounding the funding and Councillors felt that there was a lack of information and consultation about what was happening.
Councillors also expressed concern regarding who would fund the upkeep of the projects after installation

Items that the Chairman considered urgent.
The Chairman had received a request from the Residents Association for a donation to cover set up costs. The Council agreed to a donation of £100.
There were concerns expressed regarding the future of Moseley Farm and the interest shown in it by Annesley Developments.
The Chairman asked for the Cleaner Neighbourhoods inititiative to be put on the agenda for the October meeting.
Several letters were read out making very positive comments on the behaviour and achievements of members of CAST. The Clerk was asked to copy these to the Hucknall Dispatch.

Closure and Date of next meeting.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 9.25 pm. The date of the next Parish Council meeting would be on Wednesday 5th October 2005 commencing at 7.30pm