MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMSTON, SAXELBYE AND

SHOBY PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 19^TH DECEMBER 2007 AT GRIMSTON

PRESENT

Mr. A. Lomas (Vice Chairman)

Mrs. M. Sleath

Mr. J. Davies

Mrs. M. Fenton (Clerk)

2 Members of the Public

The Vice Chairman welcomed the members of the public and invited them to speak.   Member of the Public commented he attended Melton Borough Council Meeting last Wednesday.

Melton Borough Council adopted Grimston change from Category 2 to Category 3 Village.  The Parish Council were not aware of the change.  Clerk to contact Cllr. Angrave and Planning Dept.

APOLOGIES - Mr. R. Easom, Mr. E. Morris & Mr. B. Chapman

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 19^th November 2007 were approved and signed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Members had no interests to declare at this stage.                                                                    

MATTERS ARISING

Stocks  -  Clerk reported Mr. Rowley has taken the Stocks away to measure.  Clerk to submit applications for funding on receipt of Estimate.

Affordable Housing Draft Supplementary Planning Document - The Parish Council completed the Consultation Questionnaire.

Highway Matters - The Clerk reported Joe Dickinson, Leics. Highways is dealing with Play Area Footpath, SLOW Sign on Main Street, Grimston, will be repainted after April and the Bank on

Ostler’s Lane, Saxelbye, will be trimmed twice per year when other verges are cut.

CORRESPONDENCE

The following items were brought to the attention of the Council:-

Parish Council Liaison Meeting Minutes - Circulated.

LARAPLC - Charter between Local Councils and Leics. Council.

Christmas Refuse Collections Timetable.

Booklets Handed Out:-

Community Voice

Melton Mail

Village Voice

Branchline

Biodiversity Action Plan

Leics. Rural Partnership Annual Report

ACCOUNTS

Current Account      £3252.87                          Deposit Account    £2999.48

Cheques signed as follows:-

ABB Ltd.                                                                     £44.20

The Clerk circulated Draft Budget.  The Parish Council agreed to request £4000.00 as per last year on the Precept Form.  The Form was signed by the Parish Councillors and the Parish Clerk.

PLANNING MATTERS

31 Main Street, Grimston - (Application No. 07/01194/OUT).  New 2 bedroomed dwelling. 

Vice Chairman reported on Site meeting.   The Parish Council agreed Clerk writes to Melton Borough

Council stating:-

(1)  The plans, as they are at present, will be an infringement with close proximity to the existing

      dwelling.  This may cause problems in the future.

(2)  From a safety point of view, it would be better if the existing access remained and was shared.  The

       access should be constructed with tarmac to alleviate noise.

Grimston Stud, 75 Main Street, Grimston (Application No. 07/01249/OUT).   Demolish existing

stable block and construct 5 single storey dwellings in mews style.  The Parish Council support the

application.

Church Farm, 16 Main Street, Grimston (Application No. 07/01314/TCA).  Application for Consent to

Work on Trees.  For information only.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS -  None

DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

Wednesday 16^th January 2008 at 7.30 pm at Grimston.