Decision

The Council has decided to approve recommendations for a Community Governance Review regarding the jurisdiction of properties between Clay Cross Parish Council and Pilsley Parish Council.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the Council.

summary: The decision at stake is whether a number of properties should be placed under Clay Cross Parish Council from Pilsley Parish Council.

topline: The Council has decided to approve recommendations for a Community Governance Review regarding the jurisdiction of properties between Clay Cross Parish Council and Pilsley Parish Council.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potentially changing the jurisdiction of certain properties between different parish councils, which could impact local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Residents of the properties in question", "Clay Cross Parish Council", "Pilsley Parish Council"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1295

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Assistant Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer presented a report which informed Council that a valid petition had been received for a Community Governance Review by the District to determine whether a number of properties should be placed under Clay Cross Parish Council from Pilsley Parish Council.   The report explained that the Council was required to draw up Terms of Reference and a timetable and to publish these once agreed. The proposed Terms of Reference were set out in Appendix 2 to the report.   Councillors K Gillott and K Rouse proposed and seconded the recommendations.   RESOLVED –   (1)            That Members acknowledge receipt of the valid Petition for a Community Governance Review.   (2)            That Members consider and approve the Terms of Reference and timetable for the Review in Appendix 2 to the report.    (3)            That the Assistant Director of Governance & Monitoring Officer be given delegated authority to amend and republish the Terms of Reference for the Community Governance Review. 

Date of Decision: March 2, 2026