Minutes of Meetings
LEIRE PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Leire Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 17th September 2002 in the Village Hall.
Those present:- Mrs J. Goodwin, Mrs. C. Cambers, Mrs D. Morgan Mr. F. Lambert, Mrs R. Bones (Clerk) and 3 members of the general public. Apologies were received from County Councillor Mr. D. Jennings and District Councillor Mr. P. Fuchs who were both involved with the meeting at Broughton Astley in relation to the proposed airport.
| 4264 | Minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday 20th August 2002 were read and approved. It was proposed by Mrs D. Morgan and seconded by Mrs C. Cambers that these were a true record. |
| RESOLVED: That they be duly signed. | |
| 4265 | Matters Arising |
| i) | Footpath W65 & W67 – A letter has been received from The Planning Inspectorate based in Bristol advising the Parish Council that they had not received our comments relating to the Public Footpath Division. The clerk reported that she had been in touch with the office in Bristol and advised them that our reply was sent on the 9th August 2002. It was suggested by The Planning Inspectorate that we e-mail our reply to them. This was duly done and acknowledgement e-mail has been received. |
| ii) | Ransom Strip 12 Oak Avenue – A reply from Mr. Rees in connection with the Ransom strip has not been received. A letter is to be sent inviting Mr. Rees to attend the next meeting and discuss this with the Parish Council. |
| POST MEETING NOTE – Mr. Lambert has spoken with Mr. Rees who stated that he is grooming his dogs is in his own garden which does not form part of the Ransom strip. | |
| 4266 | Correspondence |
| i) | Jackson & Co – Mrs A.E. Redfern Deceased – An interim payment of £10,000.00 has been received from the estate of the late Mrs Redfern. The Parish Council have been given the authority to manage the legacy left by Mrs Redfern for use on Jubilee Walk. A new account will be opened with this money allocated only for the purpose of maintenance and up keep of Jubilee Walk. It is not in any way to be used for the running of Leire Parish Council. Advice is to be sought on where the best interest can be obtained. An acknowledgement has been sent to Jackson and Co confirming its safe receipt as requested. |
| ii) | HDC – Bikes in Hoke Court – A letter has been received from the Area Housing Manager Mr. William Hirer who is willing to come along and look at the problem. A telephone call will be made to his office to arrange an appointment. Residents of Hoke Court have advised that it is adults as well as children who ride their bikes through the bungalows. |
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ACTION: Mrs Goodwin |
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| iii) | Policing Issues Seminar – A seminar is to take place at Police Headquarters on Wednesday 2nd October 2002. Unfortunately, no one from the parish Council is available to attend. |
| iv) | HDC Whack-A-Ball Summer Activities Programme – A letter has been received from Caroline Johnson, Recreation Development Officer, thanking us for the use of the Playing Field during the summer holidays. |
| v) | Village Ventures 2000/2002 – No ventures on the go at the present time for this competition. |
| vi) | Harborough Highway Partnership – A reply to our letter in connection with footpath W65, Stemborough Lane, has been received advising that this footpath is accessible even though the field is padlocked closed. The stile adjacent is clear, in good repair and fit for the purpose. There is no legal requirement for a landowner to make provision for dogs to negotiate stiles, fences or gates. This letter will be placed on file. |
| vii) | HDC Community Forum – The next meeting is to be held on 23rd September 2002, posters will be placed around village. |
| viii) | Mrs B. Lloyd – Mrs Lloyd has confirmed with Mr. Dixon that his was the first allotment on the Frolesworth Road (nearest the village). Confirmation to Mrs Lloyd will be made via a telephone call. |
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ACTION: Clerk |
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| ix) | Historic Building Grants – Leire War Memorial – a 12½% grant towards the cost of repairs up to a maximum of £53.00 has been awarded. The grant offer is subject to a number of conditions. This will be kept with the planning acceptance whilst on-going. |
| x) | Rich & Carr – The White Horse Inn, Main Street, Leire – Application for Transfer of the Justices Licence will take place on Wednesday 23rd October 2002. The acknowledgement of this been forwarded to Rich and Carr, |
| xi) | Railway Bridge on Frolesworth Road – A reply has been received from LCC Mr. P. Steer advising that if Waterman Burrow Crocker (WBC) carry out an inspection of this bridge, the cost would be £750.00. The clerk will look further into seeking alternative quotations or advice before this is undertaken. |
| xii) | Adoption of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Waste Local Plan – This plan was adopted on 02/09/02. The development plan forms the basis for decisions on land use planning affecting that area. The plan came into operation on 11/09/02. Copies of the adopted plan are available for inspection at various locations. The final printed version of the Plan will be available by early November 2002. |
| xiii) | Flower Beds – A letter has been received from Mr. & Mrs Howe advising that the two flowerbeds are now clear and that they would like to take up the offer of manure. A letter will be sent to Mr. & Mrs Howe regarding the manure. Mr. & Mrs Howe have also made a request for an allotment. One is not available at the moment although the rent from Mr. & Mrs Armstrong has not been received. A letter is to be sent to them advising that there is a waiting list for the allotment should they no longer require the use of it. |
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ACTION: Clerk |
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| xiv) | Items for circulation – North Kilworth Village Trail, DEFRA, Freedom of Information ACT 2000 – Publication Schemes, Standards Committee Minutes, Branchline, In Constant Touch and Commission for Racial Equality. |
4267 |
Planning |
| i) | 02/01204/FUL – J & C.M. Beaumont – Erection of a single garage, Airmyn, Back Lane, Leire, Lutterwoth |
| COMMENTS – None | |
| 4268 | Bus Shelter |
| This item was held over from last month to allow time to consult with Mr. Fuchs. Mr. Fuchs advised that we are not entitled to any grant due to the fact that we no longer have buses stopping at the bus shelter. A quote is to be obtained from Mr. Ryan of Cotesbach for the replacement of the Bus Shelter roof that came off in the gales earlier in the year. | |
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ACTION: Clerk |
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4269 |
Parishioners Participation |
| Mr. Lambert reported to the meeting that he had been speaking to a number of parishioners outside the Village Hall who have suggested that it would be very nice to have a seat under the plaque in memory of Mrs. Refern. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the Village Hall Committee asking if they would fund a seat in memory of Mrs Redfern and all the work and money donated by her to the village. | |
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ACTION: Clerk |
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4270 |
Proposed Airport |
| It was reported to the meeting that Mrs Cambers had attended the meeting at Dunton Bassett in connection with the proposed new airport between Rugby and Coventry. A meeting will be held in Leire and Mr. Fuchs will be asked to chair the meeting with Mr, Anthony Lunn giving a presentation. | |
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ACTION: Mrs Goodwin |
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4271 |
Jubilee Walk |
| A letter is to be written to Lamley Brothers thanking them for their work carried out on the nature walk. Mrs Morgan reported that it was a pleasure to walk down jubilee Walk. | |
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ACTION: Clerk |
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| 4272 | Playing Field – Nothing to report |
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Accounts |
| i) | ABB Limited | Street Light Maintenance | £ 63.70 | |
| ii) | Mr. M. Spencer | Auditor Accounts (Internal) | £141.00 | |
| iii) | Mrs R. Bones | Travel Expenses | £ 15.00 | |
| Received | HDC – Precept | £2,500.00 |