Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 9thJanuary2018

Present: Cllr A Granger, Cllr B Granger,Cllr Sparrow, Cllr CawteCllr Cockett, Cllr Whitby, Cllr Platts Cllr Parker

Chairman:Cllr S Farmer

Apologies:Cllr Bennett, Cllr Barrett, Cllr Finney, Cllr Tabberner, District Councillor Clarke

Clerk: Nicola Land

Public: 3

POLICE REPORT

No police in attendance, no report submitted

PUBLIC SESSION:-

A member of the parish raised concern about the amount of litter being left on the play area, on the rear of the welfare site and the amount of dog mess not being picked up.

The chairman advised that we did employ a litter picker, but bins are provided for people to deposit their litter. Dog waste is a problem as it is out of sight so irresponsible owners will not pick up.

There is also damage to the equipment, The Council are aware of this, it was damages shortly after being located there, but at the moment, the cost of repairing it is substantial, knowing it will be damaged again, as we have a spate of vandalism across the parish,

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

17/01874 Mill Hill Farm

Councillor Farmer declared an interest in this Application, therefore Vice Chairman Sparrow took the chair for this item. Cllr Farmer played no part in the discussions/Vote.

Council to oppose the application on previous objections.

17/1901 37 Copson Street

Change of use C3/C2

No objection but council would like further information and reassurance for existing residents living in the area

COMMENTS FROM DISTRICT/COUNTY COUNCILLORS

Councillor Ricichi requested that he be copied into any correspondence from the clerk relating to planning applications in his ward

UPDATE FROM ANY OTHER VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS

No updates

Public Session Closed.

Ibstock Parish Council Meeting

086/2017APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Cllr Bennett, Cllr Barrett, Cllr Finney, Cllr Tabberner, District Councillor Clarke

It was noted that Councillor Bennett has not attended a meeting in Six months, therefore will be disqualified as a councillor. Clerk to contact NWLDC legal and democratic services.

087/2017DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillors were reminded of their duty to complete declaration of Interest forms, and to update them with any changes.

Cllr Farmer declared an interest in the Planning application for Mill Hill farm, Cllr Sparrow took the chair for that item

088/2017CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING

The minutes from the December meeting were agreed as a true and correct record. They were signed off by the Chair,

089/2017MEMBERS UPDATES FROM THE PREVIOUS MINUTES

None

090/2017ACCOUNTS

Bacs payment schedule agreed

Accounts summaries and bank reconciliations agreed

Accounts year to date against precept agreed.

091/2017COUNCIL MATTERS FOR DECISION

LAND TRANSFER ADJUSTMENT

Plans drawn up by David Wilson Homes for land transfer of Legion Drive/Thomas Street, were incorrect. Chairman signed the amended plans.

092/2017PARISH COUNCILLORS COMMENTS ON ITEMS SPECIFIC TO

ENVIRONMENT

Leicester Road Verge has been badly damaged by traffic, during the severn trent water pipe work. Matter reported to LCC

Damaged bollard on Ashby Road has been replaced.

ALLOTMENTS AND CEMETERY

Allotment rent letters will be sent Janauary 2018. Paymet by cheque or Bacs,

RECREATION AREA

None

LIGHTING AND FOOTPATHS

None

WELFARE

Confidential

OTHER

Quotation received for tree Works on Parkdale. Work to commence ASAP

093/2017CORRESPONDENCE

Ibstock In Bloom –

Council will request contractor carries out work on Under 5s flower bed as requested. Clerk to reply to IIB

094/2017NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

February 6th 2017 7pm

Battram Access Centre.

Confidential Meeting – Miners Welfare Site Repairs

7pm 17th January 2018 – Ibstock Scout Hut,

Meeting Closed.