May Council meeting
LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting
At Leigh Village Hall
On
Wednesday 9th May 2007
At
8.00pm
1.Apologies ; Cllr Lamb
Present: E.J.Backhouse, P.G.Bailey, L.J.Ingram, J.B.Beaman, C.Astbury, B.I.Smallwood, E.Durose
2.Matters Arising from Last Months Minutes
LCR Newsletter - BIS proposed to renew the subscription 3 for and 1 against
PGB pointed out that we should be adding the minutes to Leigh website after they have been agreed.
EJB has been to the police station but he was not given any names. Clerk to write to Inspector Andy Mason at Uttoxeter Police Station about the culprits for the vandilising of the notice board outside post office
Post holes have been repaired down Raddle Lane
AGM
Councillors signed their new NALC Declaration of Acceptance of Office Forms
BIS proposed EJB for Chairman CA seconded and it was unanimous
LJI proposed PGB for Vice President and JB seconded, vote carried unanimously
NALC - Protection of Common Land - JB took to look at
LJI reported that he has now delivered all the copies of the Parish Plan and is going to pass copies to the Police Force, Vicar and Headmistress of the school.
Clerk to re-write to Janet Dean about the closure of care homes as we have not received a reply
LJI reported that the traffic regulations have changed after hes read the annual Liaison meeting Minutes. PGB proposed trying to get a 30 mile an hour limit from The Green at Lower Leigh round past The Star Public House and round past the Post Office. Write to County Council, Highways Department
Clerk to write to the Highways complaining about the building stuff left on the road by Bradshaws.
BIS reported that Mr Wheeldon has received the letter and he has strengthened the fence.
Clerk to rewrite to Mr Stubbs if no action has been taken to remove the tree from the telephone line.
LJI reported that the neighbourhood watch signs can be made in aluminium and has got price. LJI to go round and count how many need replacing for the next meeting. Clerk to find out how much was spent on the Parish Plan.
3.Correspondence
ESBC - Local Development Framework - PGB to read through for next meeting
Communities & Local Government - Model Code of Conduct - PGB took to read through
ESBC - Help Shape the Future - LJI took the information
SCC - Requirements for the installation of seasonal attachments to street lighting - not applicable to Leigh
CCS - Membership Renewal - PGB proposed to renew membership, all in favour
ESBC - Notice of Alteration to Electoral Roll - EJB read out adjustments
Janet Dean - Advice Surgeries - BIS to pin up in the Post Office
Rachel - Friel Homes - Sponsorship - JB suggested we discuss in AOB
Steve Grocock - Trent & Dove Housing - Council agreed to have him to attend 9th July meeting at 7.30pm - Clerk to ring
4.Planning
1. Erection of a single storey front extension and rear porch. Foxglove Cottage, Nobut Road, Withington. - No objections
2. Erection of a three storey side extension and a rear conservatory. Broad Oak Farm, Leigh Lane, Bra shall - PGB reported that the application has been refused
3. Erection of a conservatory, Field Cottage, Withington Green, Withington. - No Objections
4. Conversion of old school house to dwelling and erection of a single storey side and rear extensions. School House, Hill Lane, Middleton Green, Leigh. - PGB suggested writing a letter of support - yes we do support local youngsters trying to remain within the village and taking over a derilict school and the parish council support their application.
PERMITS
1.Removal of a length of hedgerow at Field Hall, Field
5.Finance
Mrs Lynn Whittingham - Clerks Salary - April 2007 £103.00 100964
Community Council Of Staffordshire - Subs £20.00 100965
Inside-out - Church Concert - Donation £250.00 100966
6.Parish Matters
CA reported the hedge needs cutting at Pattisons - clerk to write to Highways and report that its dangerous
Post office requesting a brown bin to put the grass cuttings in as they mow the grass outside to shop. Write ESBC Environmental and explain and request a bin.
ED suggested writing to Michael thanking him for his years of service for the Parish Council
BIS asked if the Parish Council would be prepared to donate any money to the Concerts on the playing field PGB suggested donating £250.00, vote carried unanimously.
JB is asking for financial help to do the drainage on the playing field requesting help around £1500.00. EJB suggested asking Friel Homes to help.
280 tonne of 40mm clean Limestone ask Friel Homes. Clerk to ring and give this mobile number 07887611466 for JB and to ring him on Friday afternoon.
LJI suggested putting litter dropping signs up reminding people that there is a £75.00 fine. To consider when finances have been decided. LJI to price some signs up.
PGB bought up training for Ernie Durose and LJI would like to go too. Clerk to let the Councillors know when they are.
Clerk to write to ESBC Planning department as Mr & Mrs Kirkman have moved into a static caravan
7.Date and time of next meeting
Annual Parish Assembly
Tuesday 29th May 2007 at 7.30p.m. - Clerk to advertise in the advertiser
Do an advert and e-mail to John.beaman1@tiscali.co.uk
