Minutes of Meetings
LEIRE PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of The Leire Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 15th October 2002 in the Village Hall.
Those present:- Mrs J. Goodwin, Mr. P. Pickering, Mrs C. Cambers, Mr F. Lambert and Mrs R. Bones (Clerk)
Apologies have been received from Mrs D. Morgan County Councillor Mr. D. Jennings and District Councillor Mr. P. Fuchs who were both attending a further airport meeting.
| 4274 | Minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday 20th August 2002 were read and approved. It was proposed by Mrs C. Cambers and seconded by Mr. F. Lambert that these were a true record. |
| RESOLVED: That they be duly signed. | |
| 4275 | Matters Arising |
| i) | Ransom Strip - Mr. Rees will be contacted in connection with the planting of a brush across the access leading onto his garden to try and discourage short cuts being made by the general public cutting across the field. This strip of land is not a public right of way. |
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ACTION: Mr. Lambert |
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| ii) | Legacy left by Mrs Refern – Information on interest rates has been sought from a number of Building Societies and the best interest that can be obtained at this time is 4% from the HSCB. Account forms will be requested and these will be completed at next month’s meeting. |
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ACTION: Mrs Goodwin |
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| iii) | Bikes in Hoke Court – A meeting was held with Mr. Hier from Harborough District Council who was somewhat concerned about the state of the footpath. He does not wish to put a “kissing” gate at the bungalow’s end of the pathway, but will investigate the possibility of a “No Cycling” sign being erected. This will be monitored |
| iv) | Cornhill Insurance – A message has been received asking if we have any knowledge of the registration number of the vehicle which knocked this lamppost down. This information is not known, but the names of the witnesses will be sought and Cornhill Insurance advised of the outcome. Mr & Mrs Gledhill will be requested to provide the names of the workmen who were working in the area when the lamppost was knocked down. |
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ACTION Mrs Goodwin/Clerk |
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| v) | War Memorial – Mrs Cambers reported to the meeting that a grant of £150.00 may be obtainable from English Heritage, but a number of conditions have to be approved before the money is allocated to the project. The acceptance was signed by Mrs Cambers and she will continue with this project on behalf of the Parish Council. |
| vi) | Bridge on Frolesworth Road – The clerk reported that she had spoken with an employee of Warwickshire County Council who may be able to supply a quotation for a Structural Engineer to come out and survey the bridge. |
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ACTION: Clerk |
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| vii) | It was reported to the meeting that the Airport Meeting, which took place on Wednesday 9th October 2002, was well attended. |
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Correspondence |
| i) | Faculty Fee – a letter has been received from The Church of England confirming that they are in receipt of our cheque. |
| ii) | HDC Planning Dept. – A reply has been received in connection with the Planning Application for Mr. & Mrs Springall. This will be placed with the full application and kept on file. |
| iii) | LCC Forward with Leicestershire Aggregates Grants (FLAG) – A phone call will be made and further information will be sought to see if funds are available for help with the bridge repairs. |
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ACTION: Mrs Goodwin |
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| iv) | HDC – Code of Conduct – Circulated. |
| v) | Items circulated – East Midlands Ambulance Service, APLC, DEFRA, Parish and Town Councils to retain role in Planning, NALC, Policy Update-Consultation on the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003, Harborough Arts Newsletter, HDC Minutes and Village Voice. |
| The Planning Inspectorate – Correspondence has been received in connection with Footpath W65 and W67 (Parts) Eaglesfield Farm, Leire, and arrangements will now be put in hand for the Inspector to visit the site. | |
| Allotment – A reply has been received from Mrs Armstrong who has stated that she no longer wishes to retain the allotment. This can now be offered to Mr & Mrs Howe, and a letter confirming this will be sent. | |
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ACTION: Clerk |
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| 4277 | Planning |
| i) | 02/01471/VAC – Mr & Mrs S. Harvey, Variation of condition 2 of application 889/0455/3P to allow any business to operate from the premises. The Gables, Main Street, Leire. |
| COMMENTS | |
| i) Taking into account these premises are in the centre of The Village/Conservation Area, we object to this proposal application. | |
| ii) We would also oppose any business that would increase parking and congestion in Main Street. | |
| Planning Permission | |
| i) 02/01130/FUL – Mr & Mrs G. Springall – Erection of boundary wall, The Hall, 7 The Green Leire. | |
| ii) 02/01131/FUL – Mr & Mrs G. Springall – Retention of two windows to existing garage, The Hall, 7 The Green, Leire. | |
| 4278 | Parishioners Participation - NONE |
| 4279 |
Playing Field |
| A letter is to be written to Lamley Brothers requesting a quotation for cutting the Playing Field and strimming the play area. The quotation is to be on a “per cut” basis, and they are to be advised that approximately 15 cuts during the growing season of April to October is the norm. | |
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ACTION: Clerk |
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Jubilee Walk |
| A telephone call will be made to Mr. Tony Rowe at the APLC asking how to obtain information on registering Jubilee Walk as a charity. | |
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Accounts |
| i) | Lamley Brothers | Jubilee Walk | £440.63 | |
| ii) | ABB | Replace Photo Cell | £ 23.27 | |
| iii) | Powergen Energy PLC | Street Lighting | £ 88.91 |