LEVENS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held in the Methodist Meeting Rooms
on Tuesday 15 September 2009
Present: R Mason (Chairman), C Hammond (Vice-Chairman), H Burrow, D Knipe, J Thacker, R Atfield, J Watson and, B Woof District Cllr, J Bland County Cllr and A Kerr (Clerk)
128/09 To receive apologies for absence
Cllr Bagot
Resolved that the apologies be noted.
129/09 To authorise minutes of meeting held on 14 July 2009
Resolved that the Chairman sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2009 as a true record.
130/09 To receive any declarations of interest in items on the Agenda
Cllr Mason and Cllr Thacker advised of a personal and prejudicial interest in planning applications SL/2009/ 0616 & 0725
131/09 Adjournment of meeting to receive any matters from the public
A member of the public asked for advice as to how she could respond to the Local Development Framework draft core strategy as it was such a complex document. A discussion then took place on how to make comments and advise of the effectiveness of the document.
132/09 To receive any police matters
No update
133/09 To discuss matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting
None
134/09 To consider correspondence received
The following items were discussed:
- Cumbria Housing Group – Strategic Housing Market Assessment Consultation
- CIEP event - 'How Parish Councils can win friends and influence people’
- SLDC – Empty homes within the parish – the clerk will advise of 3 addresses within Levens that are empty.
- Report on Levens footpaths from Sheila Watson, letters will be written to Cumbria Highways and Dallam Estates about repair work to the footpaths. The Parish Council will thank Sheila for her detailed report.
- Letter from Tim Farron MP – about the 555 bus service stopping in Levens, Cllr Knipe advised that he has spoken to Mr Farron about this issue. The clerk will acknowledge Mr Farron’s letter.
- South Lakeland Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership Future Priorities consultation - Cllr Watson will complete the survey.
- Other correspondence will be circulated.
135/09 To receive County/District matters
District Cllr Woof explained that there is some restructuring taking place at SLDC.
136/09 To consider planning applications
a) The following planning application was considered:
SL/2009/0616 – 20 Beathwaite Close, Levens: change of use to garden – no objections
SL/2009/0725 – Heaves Farm: Livestock building – no objections
SL/2009/0756&7 – Sampool Caravan Park: various – no objections
SL/2009/0780 – Glenville, Levens: Garden shed – no objections
b) The following planning applications have been granted by SLDC
None:
c) The following planning application has been withdrawn:
None.
d) The following planning applications have been refused:
None
137/09 Parish Plan
Training is taking place for groups to be able to update the website. Further meetings will take place next week.
138/09 Registering Parish Land
Cllr Knipe and Cllr Atfield have looked at the maps of the parish, they now need to get a map with all the areas of parish land on.
139/09 Village Hall Redevelopment
The group have been visiting village halls in the area to look at sizes etc.
140/09 Local Development Framework
The draft core strategy has now been published with comments due back by 23/10/09, consultation on possible sites will be done early next year. The Parish Council had no comments to make on the draft core strategy at this time.
141/09 Local Area Partnerships
The Parish Council will wait to be advised of a meeting date for the Kent Estuary LAP.
142/09 Recycling Site
The new sign will be laminated and erected. A survey of trees has been done and it was resolved to obtain a quote for cutting back trees and saplings that are overhanging the parking area.
143/09 Sign on Parish Notice Board
Mr Evans has completed the work on the notice board. The clerk will thank Mr Evans for his work.
144/09 Highway Matters
To review the list of highway problems
a) Footpath at Levens Lane – this option is not going to be pursued.
b) Resurfacing work on Low Road – Cllr Bland explained that this is in the plan to be done but no date is available.
c) Crossroads bollards – Cllr Bland explained that these were also to be included in planned work.
d) Bench that has been hit by a car – quotes will be obtained for the repair work.
145/09 Finance
a) Resolved that the following accounts be approved:
A Kerr – Salary £ 473.46
A Kerr – Office allowance £ 50.00
Levens Methodist Church £ 40.00
SLDC - Parish election costs £ 57.00
BDO Stoy – Audit fees £ 138.00
P Cheesbrough – Charity audit fees £ 45.00
R Crossley - Website costs £ 52.72
b) The council was informed of the current bank balances.
c) Annual Accounts – The external auditors certificate and opinion were received – no actions are necessary
d) Cllr Mason will be added as a new signature onto the bank account
146/09 Matters of information and agenda items for the next meeting
a) The following items will be put on the next agenda:
None
b) The following matters of information were reported:
None
147/09 Date of next meeting
Tuesday 13 October at 7:30pm.
The meeting closed at 9:40 pm.
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