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MINUTES OF LEVEN PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON

6th MARCH 2007 AT 7.15pm IN THE SCHOOL

 

 
Present:

Mrs P Ablett (Vice Chair), S Nicholson, S Mathison, K Macklin, Mrs F Cooper, Mrs D Hobson, D Heald, D Thorne, J Harrison, Mr B Scown Resident

 

Apologies:   

D Rhimes (Chair), Mrs J Gibson

 

 

DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN ANY MATTERS ARISING: 

 

None

  

 

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: 

The Minutes of the Last Meeting held on 6th February 2007 were approved, proposed by S Nicholson, seconded by Mrs D Hobson and all in favour.

 

MATTERS ARISING:

  

Hornsea Cottage Hospital: Mrs F Cooper had spoken to Dr Sowerby with regards to the closure of the NHS beds in the local hospitals. Dr Sowerby advised that both Beverley and Hornsea hospitals were used by residents of Leven. The Clerk is to write to Councillor John Bird who is Chairman of the action group advising him of this

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE: 

 

 Jan 22nd  Communities & Local Government Model Code of Conduct

  Jan 31st ERYC   Streetscene visits 2007
  February             ERYC                           Dance Platform Poster
    ERNLLCA  Newsletters
    Yorkshire Wildlife Trust More Homes for E Y
  February 5th ERYC Community use of Schools
  February 7th ERYC Special Meeting 15.2.2007
    ERYC Minutes 7.2.2007
  February 9th ERYC

Parish Liaison  Audit Commission External Auditor
  February 13th ERYC Meeting 21.2.2007
  February 22nd Beverley Community Lift

Letter of thanks
  February 25th “Irate Local Resident” Grass verge parking
  February 26th ERYC Standards Committee
  February 27th ERYC Standards Committee
  March 1st Leven Scouts

Letter of thanks
  March 2n ERYC Commuted sums
  March 5th Mr T Drake

Handyperson application
    Mrs M Kirby Highway Matters
       

  

PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

 
DC/07/00343 -

Yarrows Aggregates Limited - Continued use of land for the operation of aggregate recycling plant at Little Catwick Sand and Gravel Pits, Leven Bypass, White Cross to Leven Roundabout, Leven    Strongly object. Objections the same as previous application.
DC/07/00344 -

Yarrows Aggregates Limited - Use of land for the operation of a concrete batching plant at Little Catwick Sand and Gravel Pits, Leven Bypass, White Cross to Leven Roundabout, Leven  Strongly object. Objections the same as previous application.
DC/07/00767 - Mr M Appleton - erection of a conservatory at rear at 16 Coopers Croft, Leven     No objections
DC/07/00817 - Rachel Wilcock - change of use from utility room within private dwelling to hairdressing salon at Beech Grove, 38A East Street, Leven  No objections although the question regarding parking has been raised.
   

  

TREASURER'S REPORT:

  

S L Woolfitt

 £284.65 

February Salary and expenses

The above was approved, K Macklin proposed, S Mathison seconded and all were in favour.

  

  

FINANCIAL MATTERS:

CCTV: D Thorne has had a meeting with Visual Security Systems regarding the CCTV. It will cost approximately £20,000 to install and an annual maintenance fee of £1500. Two further quotes will be required. The Clerk is to consult with the Planning Dept at ERYC and Punch Taverns regarding the fixing of a camera on the side of The Hare and Hounds. The Clerk is also to contact the Doctors Surgery to enquire as to who is fitting their CCTV. This item to be placed on the Agenda for the Meeting in April.

Costcutter Stores - Waste bin: The Clerk has received confirmation that Costcutter Stores will pay half towards a waste bin. K Macklin proposed, J Harrison seconded and all were in favour of the Parish Council paying the other half towards the bin.  The Clerk is to contact ERYC with regards to this matter.

 

REPRESENTATIVES REPORT: 

 

Parish Paths: D Thorne advised that ERYC are reducing the budget for the parish paths. The Public Right of Way footpaths are to be cut only three times in the next financial year. The Parish Council had allowed for an amount in the precept to cover any shortfall received from ERYC. This item to be placed on the Agenda for the Meeting in April.

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSE MATTERS:

    

Vandalism: There have been reports of vandalism in the village. Youths have been seen trampling on graves in the churchyard. Hedges and plant pots in East Street have been demolished. If any residents have any of their property vandalised please report it to the Police. If not reported the Police are not aware and action cannot be taken. The Clerk is to contact ERYC regarding the “No Drinking Zone” signs which were to be put up in the village.

 

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

 

Horse Riders: Reports of Horse riders ignoring the one way signs and riding horses out of East Street have been reported. The Clerk is to write to The Police, Highways Dept and the local stables regarding this matter

 

 

Date of Next Meeting: 

 

3rd April 2007 in the RECREATION HALL

 

 

There being no further business the Meeting closed at 8.45pm

 

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