Draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 16 January 2020 are available here.

DRONES

Doncaster Council is currently offering advice notices, at a cost, to post in open spaces throughout the Borough detailing the rules governing the use of drones in these areas.

Irrespective of whether notices are displayed, everyone should note that since July 2018, “You must not fly a Drone above 400 feet (120 metres) or within five kilometres (3 miles) of any airport or airport boundary” which means that drones should not be flown anywhere in Blaxton because of its proximity to the airport.  If you do fly a drone you risk a fine or prosecution.  If challenged, it is unlikely that compliance with all of the other rules governing drones would be a defence against a fine or prosecution.  Please exercise care.

SYPTE Bus Service Changes from 3 November 2019

Summary details of the changes are shown below.  Further information about the changes throughout South Yorkshire can be found here.

• Service 15 (First) - One journey on service 15 will be renumbered service 415 and will operate into the grounds of Sir Thomas Wharton school to reduce the number of pupils waiting outside elderly resident bungalows near the school.
• Services 55 and 56 (First) - Additional journeys will serve the iPort, mainly after 6pm, to improve access to employment.
• Service 205 (First) - All journeys will serve the iPort to improve access to
• Service i4 (First) - Additional journeys will be added to improve access to employment at the iPort.

Conclusion of Audit 2018-19

The conclusions of the External Auditor (PKF Littlejohn LLP) can be found  

here.  No issues or concerns were raised by the External Auditor.

CAP (Community Alcohol Partnership) Launch

CAP is an initiative that was launched on 25^th July with the aim of reducing underage drinking and drug use in our villages (Auckley, Branton, Blaxton, Cantley and Finningley) and associated anti-social behaviour. It is a multi-agency initiative involving SY Police, DMBC Youth Services and Officers, DMBC Ward Councillors, Parish Councils, local Stores, local youngsters and others who share the concerns.

In Finningley the problems occur mainly on the playing fields (teen shelter and children's play area) where some youngsters meet and behave inappropriately. They leave litter (not in the bins provided so they are liable to £150 fine), play loud music, and leave detritus that suggests they have access to alcohol and drugs.

The initiative has six aims:

1. Reduce incidents of alcohol sales to young people.
2. Reduce proxy purchasing and general supply of alcohol to under 18's.
3. Develop a responsible retailing ethos and effective partnership approach in the CAP area.
4. Reduce anti-social behaviour associated with youth alcohol consumption.
5. Increase young people's awareness of risks associated with drinking.
6. Improve general understanding of safe drinking limits and the law related to the sale of alcohol to young people.

The six-month programme is seen as "educational" rather than "enforcement" but it was made clear at the launch that enforcement is always an option.

Report an Incident Online to South Yorkshire Police

This link will take you to the non-urgent Online Reporting facility of the South Yorkshire Police website - https://www.reportingcrime.uk/

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS MAY 2018

The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) became law on 25 May 2018.

You can find the Council's Data Protection Privacy Notice required by GDPR here.

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Planning Applications

DMBC notifies the Council about Planning Applications relating to developments in Blaxton and, if appropriate, the surrounding area.  Brief details are included on the Agenda for Parish Council meetings. 

Full details of Applications can be found on the DMBC 'Public Access' Planning website by using this link.  To view the details of an application you will need to enter the application number eg. 12/34567/FUL in the 'Application Reference' box.  Application numbers can be found on Parish Council Agendas and Minutes.  When you have found the application in which you are interested you will be able to view various details, make comments during the consultation period and view comments submitted by others.

You can also use the DMBC 'Public Access' Planning website to search for applications by Parish, address and various other ways as you will see if you click the link above.