MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMSTON, SAXELBYE AND

SHOBY PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 30^TH OCTOBER 2006 AT GRIMSTON

PRESENT

Mrs. M. Sleath (Chairman)

Mr. R. Easom

Mr. E. Morris

Mr. A. Lomas

Mr. J. Davies

Mrs. M. Fenton (Clerk)

Cllr. J. Orson

1 Member of the Public

APOLOGIES – None

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 25^th September 2006 were approved and signed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Mrs. Sleath declared an interest to the Application for Consent to Work on Horse Chestnut Tree at Nook Farmhouse, Grimston.

MATTERS ARISING

Leics. Constabulary - V.C. Relay.  The Clerk circulated V.C. Relay Questionnaire and Authorisation Forms for the Parish Councillors to complete.

Dog Fouling & Litter - The Chairman to display the Litter Bin Stickers in Grimston.

White Posts, Saxelbye - Clerk reported on request for all the White Posts in Saxelbye to be re-instated.  Agreed the Posts should be re-instated if majority of Saxelbye residents are in favour.  Decided the Clerk writes to Leics. County Council asking if they have any objections to the Posts being re-instated by Nickolls Old House and Ferndale and request estimate for  Oak Posts and installation.  Clerk to inform Mr. Bailey.

Play Area Safety Surface - Agreed Nathan should continue to rake the surface weather permitting.  

Trees - Clerk to contact Paul Ford to enquire when work to trees will be carried out.

Bus Shelter & Post Repairs - Not yet been carried out.  Chairman to contact Tony Best.

CORRESPONDENCE

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

Melton Borough Council - Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act (Dog Control Orders 2006).  Chairman and Mr. Davies agreed to attend Training.

Melton Borough Council  - Parish Council Liaison Meeting.  Mr. Davies reported on Meeting attended.  Questions and Answers Handout circulated for information.  Decided Clerk writes to Chief Executive & Leader of Council to request Minutes be taken at Liaison Meetings and followed up with action taken included in ‘Matters Arising’ at the next Meeting.

Melton Borough Council - Community Newsletter.

Melton Borough Council - National Tree Week.

Melton Borough Council - Pride of Place (Historic Environment Improvement Grant).  Passed to Church.

Leics. County Council - Youth Opportunity Fund & Youth Capital Fund.

Leics. County Council - Emergency Management.

Leics. County Council - Local Transport Plan 2001-2006 Delivery Report

LARAPLC - Branch Meeting 28^th November.

LARAPLC – East Midlands Draft Regional Plan.  Circulated.

Land Management Information Service.

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. 

Melton Borough Council - ‘Making a Difference’ Grant Scheme.  Passed to Village Hall Committee.

Leics. Constabulary - Chief Constable’s Town, Parish & District Council Meeting.

ACCOUNTS

Current Account      £2741.79                                 Deposit Account    £3903.31

Cheques signed as follows:-

Summerland Contractors                                         £  34.00

M. Fenton (Salary & Expenses)                                £279.90

A. Best (Hedge & Spring)                                            £170.00

The Clerk reported 2007/2008 Parish Precept Form has been received.  To be discussed at next Meeting.

PLANNING MATTERS

18 Main Street, Saxelbye (Application No. 06/00803/FUL).  New detached garage, two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.  Replace concrete facade with brick.  The Parish Council supports the application and suggests dormer windows should be included similar to neighbouring houses to be ‘in keeping’.

Nook Farmhouse, Shoby Lane, Grimston (Application No. 06/00883/TPO).  The Vice-Chairman took over as Mrs. Sleath declared an interest.   Re-shape Horse Chestnut Tree and remove lower branches.

The Parish Council agreed to support the application.

Melton Borough Council Constitution Task Group.  The Clerk circulated the Protocol for Requesting and Conduct of Site Inspections for future reference.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Davies requested the Play Area Safety Surface and Village Connect Magazine be put on the Agenda of the next Meeting.

Mr. Davies asked the opinion of the Parish Council on the removal of 2 trees growing in hedge by gate on Shoby Lane.  To report back at next Meeting.

Curates Folly, Main Street, Grimston.  It has been brought to the attention of the Parish Council the site map of the sale particulars includes part of the Village Green.  The Clerk to liaise with Mr. Easom and inform Bentons the Village Green belongs to the Parish Council.

Mr. Morris reported he has received a request from a resident of Saxelbye for horses and riders to keep off mown areas.  Agreed Clerk puts note in Village Life.

DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

Monday 4^th December 2006 at 7.30 pm at Grimston.