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LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a meeting

At Leigh Village Hall

On

Monday 12th May 2008

At

7.30pm

 

Annual Meeting & Annual General Meeting

 

EJB read out report.

C Dickins asked what action is going to be taken from the results of the Parish Plan. LJI answered the question on lack of support for organisations that the Parish Council tried to start like the best kept village and voluntary car scheme.

Mr Oakes complained about plans that are put through in the village and lack of consistency. Suggested the press picking up on the inconsistency and the fact that Cllr Lamb does not attend the Parish Council meetings and does not support the Parish. The people in the village are unhappy with the inconsistency and are quite prepared to go to the press about the lack of support.

Michael Knobbs complained about the young people hanging around the Lych Gates and requesting a shelter for these young people to meet into. They leave litter and verbally abuse people walking into the church yard. PGB to get a brochure from the Playing Fields Association for the parish Council to look at.

Izzy Snowden requesting money to help the Village Hall costs.

Annual General Meeting

 

PGB took the meeting.

Elect a chairman - EJB willing to stand no more nominations - PGB seconded proposal . Council voted - Motion carried unanimously

ED nominated PGB for Vice Chair - CA seconded – Council voted - motion carried unanimously.

1.Apologies ;John Beaman

Present: L J Ingram, E J Backhouse, B I Smallwood, E Durose, C Astbury, P G Bailey

In Attendance: L Whittingham - Clerk

2.Matters Arising from Last Months Minutes

 

LJI reported on the ESBC Site Allocations and Policies Development Plan. The nearest plan to Leigh is behind The Parks Public House in Uttoxeter.

PGB asked Ben Oakes if he would like to become a Junior Parish Council member. PGB asked the parish council if they would like her to ask him again as a definitive answer was not received.

LJI reported that the rubbish at the bottom of Leigh Bank has been removed.

 

3.Correspondence

 

E.S.B.C. – Council Tax 2008/09 - Council tax has already started so the village know what they are paying.

E.S.B.C. – Notice of Alteration - EJB read out

Allianz Insurance – Renewal - Council Agreed to pay

S.C.C. – Strategic Plan 2008/2011 - LJI to read through

C.C.S. – membership receipt

E.S.B.C. – Proposal to remove certain public pay phones - Consider converting them to card phones. Clerk to add to next agenda

E.S.B.C. – Local Development Framework

4.Planning

Applications

 

1. Erection of single storey side extension forming garage extension and link to main dwelling (revised scheme) Wyndecote, Lower Leigh - Mr & Mrs Rowley - Council agree to this application

Permits

 

1. Erection of a rear conservatory, Broadmeadows, Church Leigh – Mr J Taylor

2.Eerection of a two storey rear extension and installation of septic tank. Over Fole Farm, Beamhurst. - J W Brandrick

3. Erection of a single storey side extension, Little Headlands Farm, Withington, Leigh - Mr & Mrs R Gabriel.

4. Erection of a two storey side and single storey front extensions, Rose Hill Farmhouse, Leigh - Mr & Mrs Sumnall

Rufusal

 

1. Erection of a first floor side extension and two storey front extension, Nobut Villa, Leigh – C Wheawall

5.Finance

 

Mrs Lynn Whittingham - Clerks Salary – April 2008 £103.00 101010

Allianz Insurance PLC £360.38 101011

Leigh Village Hall Committee - Rent £64.00 101012

6.Parish Matters

 

CA reported the trees at the end of Lime Close need pruning back, obstructing the view to pull out. Clerk to write to Highways to ask them to prune the trees.

The owner of the Raddle and the fields going up to Sherratts Wood has put a electric pole up. Clerk to write and ask if you need permission to erect the pole and report the gateways out, in where gates weren’t before.

The trees at the bottom of Lime Close are growing in the electric wire Clerk to write to the electricity Board and report them.

Clerk to write to ESBC and request copy letters of the applications of Broomfields putting stone base in a field to park their caravan and van on.

Clerk to write to planning and report the garage that has been converted into a dwelling at Cherry Tree Cottage, Church Leigh

Council are trying to sort out a display for the Parish Council for the 26^th May 2008 at the renew festival. LJI to find the aerial view photographs. PBG will ask to borrow the display boards from SPCA.

BIS asked for a donation for the renew festival. PGB suggested considering after the event if they need cash we might consider donating. Council all agreed with that.

PGB suggested that a couple of the men come to the WI meeting tomorrow night in case the young lads. LJI and ED are coming up to the meeting to make sure that the lads who threw water at the last meeting don’t appear at the next one.

PGB asked if the Parish Council would like to do the OAP Christmas meal. Council agreed in principal. PGB will organise it.12^th or 13^th December for the date.

EJB reporting the mess and litter and drugs that are going on at Pattisons shed. Clerk to write to ESBC and say that it’s a health hazard. If they cant do it let us know and tell us what to do about it.

7.Date and time of next meeting

 

Monday 9th June 2008

 

 

LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a meeting

At Leigh Village Hall

On

Monday 14th April 2008

At

7.30pm

 

 

 

1.Apologies ;

Present: P.G.Bailey, L.J.Ingram, J.Beaman, E.J.Backhouse, B.I.Smallwood, E.Durose, C.Astbury

In Attendance:Lynn Whittingham - Clerk

2.Matters Arising from Last Months Minutes

JB reported back on the Local List to validate planning applications - he did not think that it is applicable to Leigh.

BIS to try to get the Annual Meeting in the May Parish Magazine.

3.Correspondence

E.S.B.C. – Supplementary Planning Document On Design Guidance - JB to read through

C.C.S – Membership Application Renewal @ £20.00 - Council agreed to renew

C.C.S.- Calor Village of The Year 2008 - Leigh does not enter

Local Council Review Subscription - Council agreed to renew at £13.50

E.S.B.C. - Site Allocations and Policies Development Plan - JB to read through

Janet Dean Advise Surgeries - BIS to pin up onto notice board

Staffordshire Archive Service

 

4.Planning

Applications

1. Erection of single storey side extension. Little Headlands Farm, Withington, Leigh - Mr & Mrs Gabriel - No Objections

2. Erection of a two storey rear extension and installation of septic tank. Over Fole Farm, Beamhurst – J Brandrick & Son - No Objections

3. Raising of roof height to provide first floor living accommodation and erection of two storey front and rear extensions. Sherratts Wood Farm, Middleton Green, Leigh – Mrs & Mrs Fletcher-Chard - Council think that its an excessive increase to the size of the property and given its prominent position it would not be in keeping with the area

Permits

1. Erection of a rear garden room extension. 3 Bagots View, church Leigh, Staffordshire – Mrs I Wooding

2. Erection of a single storey side extension. West Leigh Bungalow, Nobut Road – Mr & Mrs Wilkinson

5.Finance

Mrs Lynn Whittingham - Clerks Salary – March 2008 £103.00 101007

Community Council of Staffordshire - Subs £20.00 101008

NALC - Local Council Review £13.50 101009

Received

Photocopying Received £13.00

Replacement Leigh May Ball Cheque £400.00

 

6.Parish Matters

S.C.C. - new contract for mowing of the playing field 1^st April 2008 - 31^st October 2009 Council agreed to sign - Clerk to send off

CA read out a reply from Philip Atkin to Ben Oakes when he wrote and asked for a skateboard park in Leigh. There are 3 funds available for young people and all Councillors are to get a copy so they are aware of the funds.

CA reported on the ‘boy racers’ that had been round the village over the weekend destroying posts and crashing into ditches. The police have been round the area and no where the car is parked, hidden. The police will get Highways out to rectify the signs that have been broken. The phone number 08453 302010 to report anything you see to the police. CA to give the phone number to Nicki Grey to publish in the Parish Magazine.

Clerk to chase up a Village Hall Sign, Council wants a price.

John Ratcliffe, Station View, Moor Lane has built a huge steel framed shed on his back garden, single story 4 windows in the roof. Clerk to enquire if he needs planning permission.

Fly tipping at bottom of Leigh Bank behind the concrete post. Clerk to report it

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7.Date and time of next meeting

Monday 12th May 2008 – AGM & Annual Meeting at 7.30p.m.

LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL

You are summoned to a meeting

At Leigh Village Hall

On

Monday 3^rd March 2008

At

7.30pm

AGENDA

 

1.Apologies ;

Present:

In Attendance:

2.Matters Arising from Last Months Minutes

3.CorrespondenceC.C.S. News & Views

Douglas Macmillan Hospice 2008 Spring & Summer Events

S.C.C. - Requirements for the Installation of Seasonal Attachments to street lighting equipment

S.C.C. - Lower Tean Bridge Refurbishment Scheme

S.C.C. - Proposed ‘Local List’ to validate planning applications

S.C.C. - A - Z guide to Planning Applications

S.P.C.A. Membership £259.00

S.P.C.A. Newsletter

4.PlanningApplications

1. Erection of single storey side extension. West Leigh Bungalow,Nobut Road, Leigh - Mr & Mrs Wilkinson

2. Erection of a rear garden room extension. 3 Bagots View, Church Leigh - Mrs I Wooding

Permits1. Change of use of agricultural building to B8 use for the storage of vintage vehicles - Mr D Heath

2. Certificate of lawfulness for storage of waste metals not exceeding 3 metres in height at ‘The Timber Yard’ Withington, Leigh - Mr C Wright

3. Erection of 2 storey rear extension. 3 Bents Lane, Church Leigh - Mr M Jakeman

5.FinanceMrs Lynn Whittingham - Clerks Salary - February 2008 £103.00

Community Account Statement - 240

6.Parish Matters7.Date and time of next meeting

Monday 7th April 2008 at 7.30p.m.

LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a meeting

At Leigh Village Hall

On

Monday 14th January 2008

At

7.30pm

 

1.Apologies ; C.Astbury

Present: L.J.Ingram, J Beaman, P.G.Bailey, E.Durose, B.I.Smallwood, E Backhouse

In Attendance: L Whittingham - Clerk

2.Matters Arising from Last Months Minutes

E.D. has got the gate and post at his farm. JB has got a quote for fitting the gully gate. The fitting of gate from Mark Whitehouse is £150.00. Council agreed that the cost is quite expensive. JB to approach and see if he will reduce his price as the equipment is ready just to put in. Council agreed that if he will do it for £100.00 JB is to go ahead and ask him to do the work.

PGB has received a letter of thanks for the Christmas Meal. The cost of the OAP Christmas meal was £650.00.

Parish Precept Requirements 2008/09 - Council discussed expenditure and the amount required for the next precept. PGB proposed £6000.00 ED in favour. JB proposed £5500.00 , LJI seconded it BIS voted for the motion.

Audited Accounts - Clerk forgot Accounts

3.Correspondence

E.S.B.C, - Council Tax Base for 2008 - 2009 - EJB read out figures

E.S.B.C. - Electronic Consultations on Planning Applications - Council think that it would not be a good idea to stop having the paper copies of plans. Clerk to ask them to supply us with the equipment and we will gladly change.

Stafford Borough Council - Local Development Framework - Not applicable

C.C.S. - Staffordshire Voluntary Car Scheme Newsletter - Leigh not taking part in the car scheme as there was no interest from members of the public.

House Of Commons - Advice Surgeries - BIS to pin up in Post Office

C.C.S. - 2008 Diary Of Village Festivals and Events - May Ball 31^st May, Church Bizarre 29.11.08,Renew’08 Festival 23-26 May 2008-playing field.EJB to ask school about Strawberry Fayre.Clerk to fill in and return

Governments Office for the East Midlands-Publication of the Draft East - Midlands Panel Report - Not applicable

4.Planning

Applications

1. Change of use from agricultural building to B8 use for the storage of vintage vehicles (buses and cars). Stone House Farm, Withington, Leigh - Mr D Heath - No objections - Just is the entrance suitable for the Highways

2. Erection of a two storey rear extension. 3 Bents Lane, Church Leigh -

Mr M Jakeman. - No objections

5.Finance

Mrs Lynn Whittingham - Clerks Salary - Dec’08 £103.00 100995

Canon UK - Photocopying £34.43 100996

Leigh Village Hall Committee - Rent £60.00 100997

S.C.C. - October Grounds Maintenance £293.95 - EJB to ring about the maintenance costs as the playing field was being worked on in October.

RECEIVED

£400 00 from may ball on at an earlier date we have to pay £120.00

PGB paid £130.00 collected off OAP’s

£7.40 Photocopying money - BIS

6.Parish Matters

LJI has been checking the chains on the village green at Lower Leigh.

Clerk to talk to Dave Flowers about coming in and talking to us about prisoners coming into the village to mow the playing fields.

JB and LJI complaining about the state of Hot Hill and the ditches that Mr Gore has dug which divert the water to run on to the road. The ditch turns into the road and all mud is banked up to force the flow of water onto the road. Clerk to write to Highways.

JB complaining about the noise of the village Hall on New Years Eve. It was a private party. Clerk to write to the Village Hall and request that the noise limiter is repaired. PGB does not agree that the Parish Council should be involved. EJB will pass on the complaint without letters having to be passed on.

BIS requested photocopy paper and LJI will get a good price for a delivery as soon as possible.

7.Date and time of next meeting

Monday 4^th February 2008 at 7.30p.m.

LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a meeting

At Leigh Village Hall

On

Monday 9th July 2007

At

7.30pm

Meeting with Police Officer 7.30 pm – Did Not turn up

1.Apologies ; Carol Astbury

Present: E.J.Backhouse, B.I.Smallwood, E.Durose, P.G.Bailey, L.J.Ingram, J.Beaman, Cllr Kathy Lamb

2.Matters Arising from Last Months Minutes

Leigh Parish Plan Expenditure - LJI thinks that we need to order enough ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ signs to be £10.60 each, LJI will try to get the best price possible. Also Litter dropping signs needed, JB suggested 30 watch and 10 litter dropping signs and see what price we can get. LJI to ask ESBC about litter signs provided by them. Council decided to only look at purchasing the ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ signs and not litter signsLJI to request the donation cheque of £400.00 from the May Ball Committee.3.CorrespondenceCPRE – Raffle & Countryside Voice - Council agreed not to sell the raffle tickets. BIS took the Countryside Voice to readESBC – Declaration of Acceptance of Office of Councillor FormsS.C.C. – Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan for Staffordshire - EJB took to read

SPCA – New Councillor Events - LJI and ED both to attend on 25^th july,5 +18^th September, 11^th October 2007 at a cost of £20.00 for the first one and £10.00 for the second

Public Transport Map - Pin up on notice board

E S B C – Notice of Alteration – Electoral Roll - EJB read out alterations

4.Planning

PERMITS

1.Erection of 3 detached dwellings, two blocks of three terraced dwellings, triple garage and construction of vehicular access. Withington Farm, withington

2. Erection of a three storey side extension, rear conservatory and single storey rear extension with balcony over, Broad oak Farm, Leigh Lane. – Gallimore

3. Erection of a single storey front extension and rear porch, Foxglove Cottage, Nobut Road, Withington – Staines/Nunn

REFUSAL1. Erection of a conservatory, Field Cottage, Withington Green - ThorleyWITHDRAWN1. School House, Middleton Green - Mr & Mrs Eaton - Kathy Lamb to enquire about this proposal2.Falcon Ridge, Painley Hill Farm, Stone Road5.FinanceMrs Lynn Whittingham - Clerks Salary - May 2007 - £106.52 100970L.J.Ingram - Parish Plan Postage £6.23 100971Canon UK Ltd £27.80 100972

Old Boys School Trustees 2006/07 £10.00 100973

SPCA - New Councillor Course for LJI & ED £30.00 100974

PGB to enquire with David Duckett as to the cost of the election

Community Account Statement – 233 £3915.44Business Premium Account Statement – 69 £3811.34ED enquiring about the 30mph zone - Clerk to chase up for a responseBIS reported noise pollution from the scout camp at unsociable hours and a traffic issue. PGB suggested writing to the scouts to give them chance to put right these issues. Clerk to write a letter to the scouts stating these issues.

JB reported that the gate is missing at the end of the gully coming from the church.

JB has had a complaint about the hedge at Nadines at Withington Green and it needs cutting. Martin Jenkins field hedge that needs cutting.

JB reported that Friel Homes are going to donate nothing at all towards the playing field. Clerk to write to Friel Homes and tell them how badly we have been treated by their PR company. To be made an offer and then to completely back down.

JB has requested that parish Council provide the cost of the VAT towards the drainage of the field. The VAT is £1800.00. Clerk to write to NALC through SPCA at Stafford and ask them to forward it to London to see if we can pay the vat for the maintenance of the playing field. Parish Council can not allocate any help to the playing field until we know how much the election will be.

JB proposed in the event that NALC don’t let us claim the Vat would the Parish Council be prepared to support the playing field with the £1800.00. BIS seconded it. EJB, LJI, ED, in favour and PGB against.

7.Date and time of next meetingMonday 6th August 2007 at 7.30p.m - Trent and Dove Housing.Parish Council Accounts 1^st April 2006 – 31^st March 2007 – ready for audit6.Parish Matters

 

 

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 9^th 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 29^th May 2007 at 7.30p.m. - Clerk to advertise in the advertiser

Do an advert and e-mail to John.beaman1@tiscali.co.uk