Present: D Currington, S Lovatt, M Heathcote and the clerk, S Hampson. There were no members of the public in attendance.

Part 1 non-confidential information
26.10.1 Apologies and attendance register
Apologies had been received in advance from S Rogers, W Andrews and S Fletcher.

26.10.2 Minutes of the previous meeting
Resolved: To accept the previous minutes as a true record of proceedings. These were duly signed by Chair Person, Mrs D Currington.

26.10.3 Matters arising and pre-meeting
Items were covered by the agenda.

26.10.4 Public Speaking Procedures Document
The document was available in the meeting.

26.10.5 Public speaking
There were no members of the public in attendance.

26.10.6 District Councillor
The District Councillor was not in attendance.

Resolved: to ask for consideration of financial support towards tables and chairs to facilitate disabled accessibility for the community to the meeting room.

26.10.7 Update on affordable homes
The clerk had again liaised with the officer at Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) and an update had been received during September. The Section 106 agreement on the properties was dated in 2015 and clarification is now being sought regarding the correct advertising of these 2 properties which may now both be offered for sale. Valuations will have to be sought. The parish council will become involved together with neighbouring parish councils. Local people who meet the necessary criteria will be encouraged to apply.

26.10.8 Heathcote mere and other works
Mr Heathcote reported that historical elements are being checked including historical locations of walls. Pygmy weed will continue to be sprayed.

26.10.9 Tree preservation order
There was no further update from Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) regarding this. The clerk had chased the matter again but the officer concerned was unavailable until after the meeting date.

26.10.10 Planters
Mrs Lovatt reported that the planter had been made and will be placed adjacent to the village hall noticeboard and litter bin. Mrs Currington had liaised with the family and friend of the late Councillor, Mrs Coles. Mrs Currington had purchased two roses named Julie to be planted in the planter as an ongoing memorial to Mrs Coles which will also be attractive to the community. A plaque will be added to the planter in the near future.

Resolved: To reimburse Mrs Currington for the costs involved for the purchase and delivery of the roses.

26.10.11 Remembrance Day
The clerk had previously contacted the vicar regarding arrangements for a service in the village hall at Biggin for Remembrance Day. Ms Rogers had provided details of the timings of the service at 2.30 pm in the village hall followed by the attendance at the War Memorial at 3.00 pm. Mrs Currington had contacted the bugle player for the Remembrance Day service and this had been arranged. Refreshments will be available after the services. Mrs Currington’s family will facilitate this.

Resolved: as the Chair person and Vice Chair Person are both away for the services, the clerk to ask Ms Rogers to lay the wreath (organised by the clerk) on behalf of the parish council.

26.10.12 Update from church meeting
Ms Rogers had provided an update, in advance of the meeting. The diocese has accepted the new parochial church council committee (PCC). There will be a meeting on 19th October to officially approve the PCC. Quotes are being sought to restore the ceiling inside the church. At present, services will continue to be held in Biggin Village Hall. This arrangement has been approved by the bishop. The services are being attended by 20-30 people. A questionnaire will be sent to members of the community regarding the style of service.

26.10.13 Planning applications, planning sub-committee, appeals and enforcement
An application at Birdsgrove was considered by members.

Resolved: to support the above applications.