Parish Council Minutes
June 2004
Thursday 3rd June 2004
Present: -
Mr J Quimby – Chairman, Mr K Colver – Vice Chairman,
Mrs D Morris,
Councillor S Sheahan, Mr C Felts – Midland Rural Housing.
Apologies: - Mrs E Jeffrey, Mr P Hemmerdinger, Mrs M Hemmerdinger, Sergeant P Harrison, Steve A.M.C.C.
1925 Minutes
Minutes of the Annual Parish Council meeting held 6th May 2004 read, to be endorsed at the next Annual Parish Council meeting.
1926 Question Time
None.
1927 Declarations Of Amendment To The Register Of Interests
None
1928 Declaration Of Interest To Items On Agenda
Mr Quimby and Mrs Morris declared an interest in the agenda item – Midsummer Evening Concert at Sir John Moore School – parking concerns.
1929 Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers
Further to councillors viewing site, letter sent to NWLDC with concerns/objections to planning applications – 04/00674/FUL & 04/00676/FUL - Nixon's Garage, New Road
1930 Police Matters
Sergeant P Harrison sent his apologies. The councillors expressed their concerns that speeding was responsible for the recent numerous serious traffic accidents in the area.
1931 Planning Applications
04/00761/FUL – erection of single storey extension to form conservatory – The Grange, 40 Measham Road – no objections
1932 Planning Decision Notices
04/00491/FUL – erection of single storey rear extension – The Elms, 23 Bowley's Lane – granted
04/00469/FUL – erection of single storey rear extension – 237 Tamworth Road – granted
04/00552/FUL – change of use of warehouse to industrial – Barns Heath farm, Snarestone Road – refused
Noted.
1933 Approval Of Budget And Financial Statements
1st April 04 to 22nd May 04 budget & financial statements. Noted and approved.
1934 Accounts For Payment
Karen Stirk – Clerk's Payment – 1st May to 31st May 2004 - £267.00
Karen Stirk – Expenses for April 2004 - £16.40
Chilcote Garden Services – Grnd. Maint cuts 2 &3 - £110.00
K & D Group – 1st phase cricket net structure - £2,203.13
Leicestershire County Council – Street lighting recharge - £25.94
All cheques agreed and signed.
1935 Local Housing Needs in Appleby Magna
Craig Felts representing Midlands Rural Housing (MRH) gave a presentation on meeting local housing needs. Mr Felts informed the councillors that MRH is working with North West Leicestershire District Council to identify if the housing needs of local people are being met. It was agreed to take the first step of undertaking a Housing Needs Survey, which would give a true picture of the current situation and identify whether or not the village has a shortage of affordable housing for local people. County Councillor Sheahan supported the initial survey. The survey results would be supplied to the Parish Council and the District Council. Parish Councillors agreed to visit a MRH project in Sheepy Magna. The Chairman thanked Mr Felts and looked forward to the survey results.
1936 Letter received from N.W. Leicestershire Council for Voluntary Service
The Council for Voluntary Service would like to identify if there is a need for community transport services in rural communities where residents have difficulty in travelling. The councillors agreed that this item be included in the July Parish News Line and a copy of the letter be passed to Mr G Box.
1937 Leicestershire & Rutland Playing Fields Association
Invitation was received to attend a playgrounds inspection training course on June 15th / June 29th. Unfortunately, these dates were not suitable for the councillors but clerk to send letter-requesting information on any future dates.
1938 Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Invitation was received to attend the Annual Conference on 8th July at Loughborough University. Noted by councillors.
1939 North West Leicestershire Citizens Advice Bureau
Invitation was received to attend the Annual General Meeting on 23rd June at the Springboard Centre, Coalville. Noted by councillors.
1940 Invitation from Chairman of N.W.L.D.C.
Invitation received to attend a Wine & Cheese Evening to launch County Air Ambulance Appeal. Parish clerk to send letter of apology as date not suitable.
1941 Pre School Play Equipment for Recreation Ground
Quotations were discussed for a springer and wooden train. It was agreed that the clerk seeks funding and further investigation into alternative equipment. This item to be on August agenda.
1942 Nuisance Bonfires
It was agreed that the recent article in the Parish News Line was sufficient to advice residents.
1943 Community Woodland Creation at Heather Quarry
It was agreed to send a letter of support for the above project.
1944 Play Area Fencing on Recreation Ground
It was agreed that the company who did the original fencing be asked to quote for the necessary repairs.
1945 Didcott Way Fencing
Quotations were discussed for the replacement railings on Didcott Way, the clerk to obtain some clarification before a decision is reached. Also letter of dissatisfaction to be sent to David Wilson Homes (copies to Mr R Blunt and N.W.L.D.C.) about the poor state of the fence when the Parish Council had to take ownership. The Parish Council has raised £1,000 towards the cost of replacement and request that David Wilson Homes may wish to contribute to the upkeep of these imposed designated areas.
1946 Council Appointments to Outside Bodies
Letter received from Mr Saunders about the future appointment of Trustee to the Almshouses. Noted by the Parish Council.
1947 Midsummer Evening Concert at Sir John Moore School
A request was received from Mrs Morris – that for the above event part of the recreation ground be used for supplementary parking. It was agreed to use part of the recreation ground if there wasn't a cricket match on the same date.
1948 Cricket Net Safety Structure
The clerk informed the council that progress was being made in applying for planning permission for phase two of the structure.
1949 Parish News Line
It was agreed to include a request for an archaeological warden.
Also details of North West Leicestershire Council for Voluntary Services who would like to identify if there is a need for community transport services where residents have difficulty in travelling.
Finally, to inform residents of the forthcoming survey to identify if there is a shortage of affordable housing for local people.
1950 Urgent Items
(Taken as urgent due to response times)
Planning application 04/00885/FUL – erection of single storey rear extension - Spring Cottage, 30 Bowley's Lane – no objections but letter to request that materials match the existing.
Audit year-end 31st March 2004 -Annual Return signed, also public notice completed and posted on notice board. Internal auditor Mrs L Smith cheque - £50 signed.
Invitation from C.P.R.E. – Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 23rd June
Noted.
Ms K. Stirk
Clerk to the Parish Council
5th June 2004