Agenda

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interests, not already on their register of interests, in any items on the agenda and withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate time. 

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the attached Minutes of the Annual Council meeting held on Monday 20 May 2024.

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the attached Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on Monday 20 May 2024. 

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 8 to allow members of the public to ask questions about the Council’s activities for a period up to fifteen minutes.  The replies to any such questions will be given by the appropriate Cabinet Member.  Questions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12pm (Noon) twelve clear working days before the meeting.

No questions have been submitted under Procedure Rule No 8 for this meeting.

Report of Councillor P Kerry, Portfolio Holder for Strategic Leadership and Finance

Report of the Chairs’ of the Business, Communities, Environment and Services Scrutiny Committees

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 9.2 to allow Members to ask questions about Council activities.  The replies to any such questions will be given by the Chair of the Council or relevant Committee or the appropriate Cabinet Member.  Questions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12pm (Noon) twelve clear working days before the meeting.  

Question ‘A’ – Councillor C Cupit to Councillor J Barry, Portfolio Holder for Growth and Assets

Can the Cabinet Member outline what the Council is doing to support start-up and incubator businesses in the District and particularly in Clay Cross?

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 10 to consider Motions on notice from Members.  Motions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12pm (Noon) twelve clear working days before the meeting. 

Motion ‘A’ - Proposed by Councillor C Cupit

This Council notes the initial proposals by National Grid to install a new 400 kV overhead electricity line between Chesterfield and Willington, which is currently at an informal consultation stage. Council also notes and supports the provision and planning of a secure energy supply for our communities and for the future.

However, Council notes with concern the potential impacts of the proposed new pylon line through North East Derbyshire and particularly the indicative route through some of our District’s most treasured rural landscapes. Council also notes the significant resident objections and concerns over these proposals so far and expressed concerns over the impact the indicative route would have on listed buildings, valued landscape areas and the rural character of our countryside – both during and after construction.

Council therefore resolves for the Managing Director to write, on behalf of the District Council, to National Grid outlining this Council’s concerns and objections to the proposals and urging them to pursue an alternative.

To consider any other matter which the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.