Full Council Meeting 17th November 2025

a.)  Pursuant to Standing Orders, Members of the Public and Press shall have a period of 15 minutes (total) to speak at the meeting.  A Member of the Public shall not speak for more than five minutes.

b.)  If the Police Liaison Officer, County Council or District Council Member(s) are in attendance, they will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant Parish Council matter.

a.)  F&GP 10^th November 2025

b.)  HR 10^th November 2025

Terms of Reference – Committees

Standing Orders

Financial Regulations

a)   To appoint up to 2 more additional members – F&GP Committee

b)   To appoint up to 2 more additional members – HR Committee

a.)  To receive an update regarding Winterfest and make any outstanding decisions

b.)  To receive an update regarding Warsop Carnival 2026

c.)  Discuss Remembrance 2025 and note any feedback or actions

a.)  To consider re-locating the council’s offices to the ground floor of the town hall so the council’s premises are more accessible (deferred)

a)   To note the council’s receipts & payments report for October

b)   To note the council’s bank balances & reconciliation for October

c)    To note the payments made in November to date & approve any upcoming payments

d)   To discuss the Mayors Community Development Fund and make any further decisions regarding the application

e)   To discuss if the Parish Council are eligible to apply for the Pride of Place Funding and make a decision Mansfield secures additional funding to deliver regeneration projects – Mansfield District Council

Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance Practitioners Guide 2025.

The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

https://planning.mansfield.gov.uk/online-applications

a.    Application Ref: 2025/0580/HHA

Proposal: SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION

Site Address: 15 North Street Warsop Vale Nottinghamshire NG20 8XQ        Ward: Warsop Carrs

Deadline 10^th November 2025

b.    Application Ref: 2025/0602/COU

Proposal: CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL DWELLING (USE CLASS C3) TO A CHILDRENS HOME FOR A MAXIMUM OF 4NO CHILDREN (USE CLASS C2).

Site Address: 16 Barn Owl Close Church Warsop Nottinghamshire NG20 0SH        Ward: Netherfield

Deadline 10^th November 2025

c.    Application Ref: 2025/0631/TCA Proposal: WORKS TO 1 NO. TREE WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA.  Site Address: Barn Owl Close Church Warsop Nottinghamshire NG20 0SH

Ward: Netherfield   Deadline: 24 November 2025

d.    Application Ref: 2025/0636/HHA Proposal: ATTACHED GARAGE TO SIDE ELEVATION    Site Address: 15 Glebe Avenue Warsop Nottinghamshire NG20 0PR     Ward: Meden Valid        Deadline: 24^th November 2025

e.    To note any planning decisions

a)   To approve and implement the new Safeguarding Policy

b)   To approve and implement the new Internet Policy

c)    To approve and implement the updated Health & Safety Policy

Meeting Close.

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs D Barlow and A McCormack.

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a.)  Pursuant to Standing Orders, Members of the Public and Press shall have a period of 15 minutes (total) to speak at the meeting.  A Member of the Public shall not speak for more than five minutes.

A member of public in attendance said that when leaving the cemetery and looking up Cuckney Hill, it is extremely dangerous to pull out as the visibility is poor through the railings.

Another member of public raised concerns about a leaflet they had received that day from Gleeson regarding a planning proposal for over 100 new homes on Netherfield Lane. They also commented about health and safety and the need for traffic lights at Eastlands Junction/church (especially elderly using the no. 12 bus).

Cllr A Burgin said that the cemetery was Mansfield District Council run, and he shall follow this up with them. He also said that there were Highways Improvements outlined from the Stonebridge Development, but this has not yet happened. Cllr J Stephenson said a planning application had not yet been received by MDC for the Netherfield proposal and this was a consultation arranged by Gleeson.

The Clerk said she would share the information received on the consultation on the website, social media and noticeboard.

Cllr K Hardy added that there had been a serious accident years ago on the cemetery/church road.

Councillors asked the member of public to writ to the County Councillor about this road/junction.

b.)  If the Police Liaison Officer, County Council or District Council Member(s) are in attendance, they will be given the opportunity to raise any relevant Parish Council matter.

District Councillors said their next meeting is next week. Cllr A Burgin was pleased to announce that Warsop Health Hub had received an award for Build of the Year and he had attended the ceremony on behalf of MDC.

PC Chance said that unfortunately, this would be the last meeting that himself and PC Agar would attend as they were being reassigned out of Warsop. Councillors asked the Clerk to write to Notts Police and ask why, express its disappointment of this news and thank both for their service in Warsop.

Update from the PCs:

·         Off-roading is still a problem in Warsop, as is ASB near the Health Hub

·         New police officers should replace them at the end of November

·         There had been a firearms and cocaine located at an address

·         Quarter of a million pounds of equipment stolen from Bowrings at the weekend, five diggers were back with them in 24 hours

·         The speed camera had been at Meden Vale and Spion Kop

·         There were some cars seized for having no tax or insurance

Cllr A Burgin asked the police to follow up a series of incidents on Carter Lane (cars going off the road), Cllr D Hughes also said that there had been manhole covers intentionally lifted and left up in Melville Court.  The police left the meeting at 6.56pm.

RESOLVED: Cllr K Hardy proposed that the Minutes should be approved. This was seconded by Cllr J Stephenson and it was agreed the minutes were a true record. They were signed by the Chair.

a.)  F&GP 10^th November 2025

NOTED

b.)  HR 10^th November 2025

NOTED

Cllr N Hughes updated members. Since the last HR Meeting, an administrative assistant had been recruited and was due to start mid-December. Notts ALC have also been contacted by the Clerk to arrange whole council training.

Terms of Reference – Committees

Standing Orders

Financial Regulations

a)   To appoint up to 2 more additional members – F&GP Committee

RESOLVED:  Cllr N Hughes and Cllr A Hawkins offered to join the F&GP Committee.

Cllr N Mcguiness proposed the appointments, seconded by Cllr J Stephenson – all in favour.

b)   To appoint up to 2 more additional members – HR Committee

RESOLVED: Cllr A Hawkins offered to join the HR Committee.

Cllr N Mcguiness proposed the appointment, seconded by Cllr J Stephenson – all in favour.

There was now one vacancy remaining on the HR Committee.

The Clerk and Councillors discussed what had happened since the proposal went to Stage 2:

·         The MP for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) was doing a consultation

·         The information had gone out on social media to all community groups, on the website and all Parish Council noticeboards in the parish (x12)

·         The information had gone to various, shops schools and Post Office

·         Vibrant Warsop were collating responses and assisting people with templates if they required help

Cllr J Stephenson proposed that the Parish Council put in another objection for Stage 2, Cllr K Hardy seconded, and it was unanimously agreed. The Clerk was asked to focus on health and safety (flooding, diversions, Hetts Lane, Eastlands Lane junction) and the impact on events (i.e. Remembrance parade).

The report was received from the Clerk (published). She added that Cllr A McCormack had confirmed the Christmas Smile grant was due this week (from his fund).

a.)  To receive an update regarding Winterfest and make any outstanding decisions

A report from the Events & Liaison Coordinator was read out by the Clerk. It included details on vendors and entertainment booked, food & drink, security and advertising updates.

b.)  To receive an update regarding Warsop Carnival 2026

Councillors who had attended the recent meeting with Warsop Carnival committee gave an update. Cllr A Burgin said the committee needed a break and Cllr J Stephenson said volunteer numbers were low. A carnival was planned for 2027 and in the meantime, fundraisers will be planned. Parish Councillors all reiterated their thanks to the Carnival team.

c.)  Discuss Remembrance 2025 and note any feedback or actions

Cllr K Hardy provided an update on planning, bookings, the road closure, payments, communication with other organisation s and volunteers. Etc The event was well received, the drummers were excellent. Radio range was poor and the Parish Council need to consider an alternative for the next event. There was only one formal first aid incident. Parade marshalls were in short supply but this continues to be a priority for improvement. Estimated attendance 500-600. A debrief with all parties is being arranged.

Parish Councillors all thanked Cllr K Hardy for her hard work at this year’s event and organisation in the run up – which is a lot of work.

Cllr K Hardy gave an update. The delivery aim was 26-30 November, in time for Winterfest advertising. The deadline was later than it should have been. Cllr A Burgin thanked all involved.

a.)  To consider re-locating the council’s offices to the ground floor of the town hall so the council’s premises are more accessible (deferred)

Cllr N McGuiness gave an update. Lifespring were awaiting news on a funding application for the chair/stair lift. There was a discussion about the Equality Act 2010 and the DDA. Deferred until more information is available.

a)   To note the council’s receipts & payments report for October

NOTED

b)   To note the council’s bank balances & reconciliation for October

NOTED

c)    To note the payments made in November to date & approve any upcoming payments

NOTED AND APPROVED

d)   To discuss the Mayors Community Development Fund and make any further decisions regarding the application

Councillors gave an update on progress. There were no other immediate decisions to be made.

e)   To discuss if the Parish Council are eligible to apply for the Pride of Place Funding and make a decision Mansfield secures additional funding to deliver regeneration projects – Mansfield District Council

Cllr A Burgin gave an update and said he will send the Clerk the QR code for the survey. The Mayor’s fund and this fund cannot be used together (both government funding). Cllr D Hughes said that there is a potential to look at this funding for the Pit Wheels Project in Meden Vale.

Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance Practitioners Guide 2025.

The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

Cllr K Hardy said that nominations were now open for Christmas Smile.

The advert for volunteers would be out in Warsop News.

There will need to be at least 4-5 people attending and the potential sites will need risk assessing. To be followed up when more detail is available.

https://planning.mansfield.gov.uk/online-applications

a.    Application Ref: 2025/0580/HHA

Proposal: SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION

Site Address: 15 North Street Warsop Vale Nottinghamshire NG20 8XQ        Ward: Warsop Carrs

Deadline 10^th November 2025

b.    Application Ref: 2025/0602/COU

Proposal: CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL DWELLING (USE CLASS C3) TO A CHILDRENS HOME FOR A MAXIMUM OF 4NO CHILDREN (USE CLASS C2).

Site Address: 16 Barn Owl Close Church Warsop Nottinghamshire NG20 0SH        Ward: Netherfield

Deadline 10^th November 2025

c.    Application Ref: 2025/0631/TCA Proposal: WORKS TO 1 NO. TREE WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA.  Site Address: Barn Owl Close Church Warsop Nottinghamshire NG20 0SH

Ward: Netherfield   Deadline: 24 November 2025

d.    Application Ref: 2025/0636/HHA Proposal: ATTACHED GARAGE TO SIDE ELEVATION    Site Address: 15 Glebe Avenue Warsop Nottinghamshire NG20 0PR     Ward: Meden Valid        Deadline: 24^th November 2025

Cllr J Stephenson said that he would leave the room (as a member of MDC Planning Committee) so that Councillors could discuss items, in particular Item b as this had received much speculation and comment online. He left at 8.05pm.

There was a discussion regarding Item B – transport/parking, safeguarding, OFSTED registration and similar provisions. Cllr D Hughes read out a statement he had given to residents in his ward.  The Parish Council resolved not to object to the application.

Cllr J Stephenson returned to the meeting at 8.09pm.

e.    To note any planning decisions

None

NOTED

a)   To approve and implement the new Safeguarding Policy

RESOLVED: Cllr K Hardy requested ‘MURU’ be changed to ‘MASH’. She emphasised the importance of the not-so obvious signs of abuse and ongoing Councillor training/awareness. Councillors agreed to accept and implement this policy with the slight edit.

b)   To approve and implement the new Internet Policy

RESOLVED: Councillors agreed to accept and implement this policy.

c)    To approve and implement the updated Health & Safety Policy

RESOLVED: There were comments about ‘safe areas’ and an Evac chair. Councillors agreed to accept and implement this policy.

Meeting Closed at 8.15pm.