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M I N U T E S
Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 11th October 2017.
PRESENT
Cllr W BebbingtonCllr B Perkins
Cllr R DraycottCllr C Poole (Chairman)
Cllr R EwingCllr J Poole
Cllr D ForsterCllr J Savage
Cllr P GraingerCllr J Tassell
Cllr J Lennie (Vice-Chairman)Cllr G Timson
Mrs B Snape – Clerk to the Council
Mrs B Blood – RFO/Assistant Clerk
Rev Howard Ketton
Megan Cox – Shepshed Echo
Mrs P Freckelton – NHW/Resident
2237PRAYERS
Rev Howard Ketton led Council in Prayers.
2238APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs D Horn, C Radford & M Roberts.
2239DISCUSSION WITH THE POLICE
In the absence of any Police presence at the meeting, Members had been circulated with the latest crime statistics covering the period 10/09/2017 – 10/10/2017. Members had also been circulated with a response from Sgt Ryan Coleman to the matters raised.
It was RESOLVED to accept and note both documents.
2240DISCLOSURES OF PERSONAL INTEREST
Cllr W Bebbington – CBC & Plans
Cllr R Ewing – Glenmore Centre
Cllr D Forster – Glenmore Centre
Cllr P Grainger – Glenmore Centre
Cllr J Savage – CBC
Cllr J Tassell – CBC & Glenmore Centre
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2241MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 16TH AUGUST 2017
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and signed as a true record.
2242REQUEST TO SPEAK BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None received.
2243REPORT OF THE ESTATES & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 6TH SEPTEMBER 2017
The report was moved by Cllr B Perkins, seconded by Cllr G Timson.
2161 Appointment of Town Council representative to Allotment Managers Committee RESOLVED that no additional appointment be made for the time being.
2160 Report of the Football Subcommittee meeting held on 9th August 2017 Based on a presentation given to the Town Council by Ingles FC, it was RESOLVED to grant permission for the erection of two brick built dug outs at Little Haw Lane Playing Fields.
The report was confirmed and adopted.
2244REPORT OF THE FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13TH SEPTEMBER 2017
The report was moved by Cllr R Ewing, seconded by Cllr R Draycott.
2235 Glenmore Centre matters The Clerk reported that the additional car parking at the Glenmore Centre should be addressed next week during the half term break.
2236,2226 PCC – S106 monies It was reported that Selston, a village in Nottinghamshire, has worked with the community to develop a Police contact point within the Parish Council hall. In comparison to the size of Shepshed, it would appear that they have secured better facilities for the Police.
Although it was noted that Shepshed still has a Police rest room with facilities for the local Beat Team.
Members had been circulated with a report written by Cllr J Lennie, following her attendance at a meeting on 6th September with the Chief Inspector and PCC.
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The issue of a police car for Shepshed was raised, particularly at peak times when Police would have difficulty even getting to Shepshed.
Chief Inspector, Simon Cole said that the Town Council could email him and a request would be considered.
RESOLVED to write to both Chief Inspector Simon Cole and Selston Parish Council.
2237 Remembrance Services and Parade 12th November 2017 With reference to the lack of any Police presence at this years’ Service, the Clerk advised that she has been liaising with both CBC/LCC regarding road closure arrangements. Marshalls are being provided by Shepshed Lions, Shepshed Rugby Club and Shepshed Cricket Club. RESOLVED to agree to the expenditure for additional items required.
2240 Items for discussion with the Police – Glenmore Park It was RESOLVED to accept a quotation of £477.50 + VAT to supply and install 20m of 3’6” high 3 wire chestnut fencing to same specification as existing in Glenmore Park.
2242 Chairman’s Report – Spring Lane Playarea The Clerk reported that the new equipment had been completed at Spring Lane Playarea. Favourable comments had been received.
The report was confirmed and adopted.
2245ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
It was RESOLVED to accept the accounts for payment totalling £30,222.10 as circulated to Members prior to the meeting.
2246PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
a) Pegasus Group re Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Section 78 Appeal by Strata Homes Ltd AT Land rear of no. 62 Iveshead Road (Planning Application P/16/1980/2 and Planning Appeal APP/X2410/W/17/3184008) Members had been furnished with correspondence received from Pegasus Group relating to a planning application to the rear of 62 Iveshead Road.
A couple of the CBCllrs gave a brief resume of the planning process.
It was RESOLVED not to make any response to Pegasus Group until a formal planning application consultation is received from CBC Planning Department.
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The following planning applications had been received and it was RESOLVED not to forward any comment to CBC’s Planning Department:-
P/17/1685/2 Change of use of ground floor from office (Use Class B1) to gymnasium (Use Class D2) including use of existing shop front AT Field House 23a Field Street
P/17/1905/2 Crown lift to allow vehicle access and 20% crown reduction to 1 Oak (T1) (Tree Preservation Order ) AT 63 Trueway Drive
2247CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
a) Shepshed Cricket Fireworks It was RESOLVED to make a contribution of £120 towards the cost of the above event.
b) George Walker Tree Care – Tree Works It was RESOLVED to accept the following tree works as circulated prior to the meeting:-
Trees to the side of 12 Tyler Court – The Cherry adjacent to the front boundary of no. 12 is far too large for the area, encroaching over no. 21, blocking the lamp stand and damaging the public path. The Ash has several dead branches over the path and the crowns of the remaining Silver Birch & Cherries are very low.
To fell and treat the stump of the Cherry, remove the dead branches from the Ash and crown lift the remaining trees to a minimum of 3.0m and remove all arisings from site = £650 .00 + VAT
Rear of 41 Penrith Drive – to remove vegetation and crown lift the trees to open up the area, to discourage the use as an antisocial area, arisings to be chipped on site = £350.00 + VAT
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