MINUTES OF THE THURMASTON PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 14th APRIL
2015 at 7.45 p.m. IN THE MEM. HALL
PRESENT:
Councillors:
M D Lowe (Chairman)
D Atterbury
J Brown
S R Brown
S Coombe
R E Davies
D J Hill
J Knaggs
D Maguire
K Knaggs
P Newman
B J Seaton
C A Wooding
P S Harley
APOLOGIES:
PCSO Harkerat Sanghera
Councillors: D Knaggs, S O Rose, L Seaton
ALSO PRESENT:
The Clerk and the Deputy Clerk
8 Members of the Public
PC 4011 Lucy Page
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON TUESDAY 14th APRIL
AT 7.00 PM IN THE LIBRARY
PRESENT:
Councillors;
M D Lowe (Chairman)
D Hill
R E Davies
S Brown
P Newman
ALSO PRESENT:
The Clerk & Deputy Clerk
1.
To Receive apologies for Absence: B J Seaton
2.
Disclosures of Interest - To receive disclosures from Members and
Officers and the nature of those interests as specified In respect of items
on this agenda.
Councillor Hill declared an interest in any business concerning Mrs R Hill
Councillor Brown declared an interest in any business concerning Miss S Brown
3.
Monthly Expenditure Report – Mrs G M Smith
ACCOUNTS: Expenditure: The Deputy Clerk presented cheque no’s 110640110664 for invoices and petty cash and direct debits totalling £31,048.97.
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Councillor Hill commented on the cost of the Electricity and it was agreed that
comparisons would be made following the commissioning of the new solar
panels.
4.
Monthly Income Report - Mrs G M Smith
The Deputy Clerk presented income reports for March.
It was proposed and seconded that the Council accepts the accounts.
Resolved: The motion was carried
5.
Bank Account Reconciliation Statements;
The Deputy Clerk agreed to forward copies of the bank Account
Reconciliation Statements for February.
Resolved: Councillors considered and approved the reports.
8.
Correspondence
None
Confirmed and signed this
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Chairman Councillor M D Lowe welcomed all to the April meeting of the
Council.
1.
To Receive Apologies for Absence:
Councillors: D Knaggs, S O Rose, L Seaton
Resolved: Reasons given for the apologies were accepted by the Council.
2. Disclosures of Interest (in respect of items on this Agenda):
Councillor Lowe declared an interest in any Business concerning Charnwood
Borough Council.
Councillor D Atterbury declared an interest concerning the British Legion.
Councillor S Coombe declared an interest concerning Thurmaston Events
Team.
Councillor B J Seaton declared an interest in any business concerning
Charnwood Borough Council.
Councillor K Knaggs declared an interest in any business concerning
Leicestershire County Council.
3.
To receive Reports from the Police
Copies of the Police Report were issued to all Councillors.
PC 4011 Lucy Page explained the contents of the report and took questions
from Councillors.
4.
To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting of the Full Parish Council
Pages 182 - 188 Tuesday 10th March 2015.
(make corrections amendments) to be signed by the Chairman enc).
It was proposed and seconded that the minutes and resolutions therein be
adopted as a true and correct record.
Councillor Kate Knaggs reported that there was an error on the reports from
LCC as quoted CBC in the minutes.
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The Clerk apologised for the error and agreed to amend the official copy of
the minutes
Resolved: the motion was carried.
5.
To confirm and sign the minutes of the following Committee Meetings
Page 189 - 193 minutes of the meeting of Env. Committee 24.03.15
It was proposed and seconded that the minutes and resolutions therein be
adopted as a true and correct record.
Resolved: the motion was carried.
Page 194 - 196 Minutes of the Meeting of Leisure Centres Comm. 31.03.2015
It was proposed and seconded that the minutes and resolutions therein be
adopted as a true and correct record.
Page 196: Councillor Wooding reported that he has received complaints from
residents of Ivydale re the laying of the hedge on the Park. Councillor Lowe
and Councillor Brown offered to meet with the residents concerned on site to
discuss their concerns.
Resolved: the motion was carried.
6.
Public Participation - Maximum of 15 Minutes (Meeting adjourned)
Mr M Westwood
Questioned whether the LDF Working Party would reconvene to discuss the
modifications to the Core Strategy. Councillor Lowe replied that the Core Strategy
modifications would be an item for discussion at the next meeting of the
Environmental Committee and members of the public are welcome to attend.
7.
Questions from Councillors: in accordance with standing order number
27, A Councillor may seek to answer a question concerning any
business of the Council provided (7) clear days’ notice of the question
has been given to the Proper Officer. None.
8.
Sustainable Urban Extension – 4,500 Houses – Application No. P/13/2498/2
Department for Communities and Local Government
Letter from Department for Communities and Local Government
The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009
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Mixed use residential-led development, to be developed in phases, including:
Preparatory works including demolition as necessary; Approximately 4,500
residential units (Class C3, including affordable homes); Class C2 (specialist)
housing; Up to 13 hectares of employment land (Use Classes B1(a),(b),and (c),
B2 and B8); Two local centres and one district centre (including uses A1-A5,
B1, C1, D1 and D2 and including a food-store (up to 4,500m2 gross) with
associated car parking); Provision for school facilities including reserve site for
a secondary school, healthcare facilities; a reserve site for gypsies and
travellers; open space including allotments; parks; natural and semi-natural
green space; amenity green spaces; facilities for children and young people;
outdoor sports provision including playing pitches and tennis courts;
associated infrastructure including footpaths cycleways, a north-west link road
between Barkby Lane and the A607 with bridge across the railway line; and
associated engineering and landscaping works (including SUDs).
At Land North East of Leicester. Application No. P/13/2498/2
I refer to your letter of 1 December 2014 referring to the Secretary of State for
Communities and Local Government (“The Secretary of State”) an
application for planning permission for the above development. The
application was also subject to a number of third party requests to the
Secretary of State to call in the application for his determination.
The Secretary of State has carefully considered the case against call-in policy,
as set out in the Written Ministerial statement by Nick Boles on 26 October
2012. The policy makes it clear that the power to call in a case will only be
used very selectively. The Government is committed to give more power to
councils and communities to make their own decisions on planning issues, and
believes planning decisions should be made at the local level wherever
possible.
In deciding whether to call in the application, the Secretary of State has
considered his policy on calling in planning applications. This policy gives
examples of the types of issues which may lead him to conclude, in his opinion
that applications should be called in. The Secretary of State has decided,
having had regard to this policy, not to call in the application. He is content
that the application should be determined by the local planning authority.
In considering whether to exercise the discretion to call in the application, the
Secretary of State has not considered the matter of whether the application is
ElA Development for the purposes of the Town and Country Planning
(Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011. The local planning
authority responsible for determining these applications remains the relevant
authority responsible for considering whether these Regulations apply to these
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proposed developments and, if so, for ensuring that the requirements of the
Regulations are complied with
The Article 25 Direction issued pursuant to the Secretary of State’s letter of 18
December 2014 is hereby withdrawn.
9.
End of Council Term Report – Cllr Harley
Councillor Harley explained his reasons for absences over the last few months.
10.
Correspondence
Charnwood BC Core Strategy examination – Main Modifications and Sustainability
Appraisal consultation
The Schedule of Main Modifications, along with A Sustainability Appraisal Report in
the proposed main modifications, is now published for a six-week period of public
consultation commencing today, Monday 13 April and ending at 5pm on Tuesday 26
May 2015.
Resolved: Agenda item for the next meeting of the Environmental Committee.
11.
To receive reports from the Clerk and Councillors (for information only)
Clerks Report
The Clerk reported as follows:
I have received a request from Mr Mick Westwood of Thurmaston Time: Mick
would like to take photographs of all new Councillor at the May meeting, prior
to the start of the meeting, as he would like to publish councillor’s photos and
contact details in the next edition of Thurmaston Times.
Glynis and I would like to thank you all for your support over the last four years,
we have enjoyed working with you and will you all the very best.
Councillor P S Harley:
Reported that a large banner had been attached to the footbridge over the
A607 Humberstone Lane junction. However, it has since been removed.
Councillor S Coombe:
Reported that the first session of the Special Needs Children and Carers Group
is due to take place on Thursday and asked Councillors to promote the Club,
any support would be appreciated.
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Councillor R Davies:
Reported that Mr Bryn Bedder has been elected Chairman of Thurmaston
Boxing Club.
Councillor Seaton
Expressed disappointment about derogatory comments posted by a member
of the Council about fellow councillors on a Social Media Site.
12.
To receive Reports from Borough Councillors and the County Councillor
(for information only)
Councillor M D Lowe and Cllr B J Seaton gave a report on business relating to
the Borough Council and their experiences and achievements over the last
four years and thanked Councillors for their support throughout the Borough
Council term of office.
Councillor K Knaggs gave a report on business relating to Leicestershire
Council Council.
Chairman Councillor Lowe thanked all present for attending the meeting.
Confirmed and signed this
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE H&S AND HR COMMITTEE TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY 21ST APRIL 2015
PRESENT:
Councillors:
M D Lowe
S R Brown
D J Hill
ALSO PRESENT:
The Clerk and the Deputy Clerk
B J Seaton
R Davies
1.
Election of Temporary Chairman
Due to the sad loss of Councillor Raven, the Committee does not have a
Chairman and it was proposed and seconded that Councillor Lowe chairs the
last meeting of this committee for the current term of Council.
Resolved: the motion was carried.
2.
To receive Apologies for absence
No apologies.
3.
Declarations of Interest (in respect of items on this Agenda):
Councillor Brown declared an interest in any business concerning Miss S Brown.
Councillor Lowe declared an interest in any business concerning Mr Max
Lowe.
4.
Public and Press to be excluded under the Public Bodies Admission of
Meetings Act 1960 for the following items of confidential business:
It was proposed and seconded that the Public and Press to be excluded
under the Public Bodies Admission of Meetings Act 1960 for the following items
of confidential business: Appraisals Report, Staff Pay Review.
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Staff Training Proposals
The Clerk reported that the Training Budget for this year is £1500.00 – this is for
all staff and Councillors.
Grounds Staff:
The Clerk reported that Callum Ryan has requested further training and Kevin
Ward would like chainsaw and cross cutting training.
Following the appraisals, the Clerk had a further meeting with Ground staff
and the following programme of training was agreed for this year
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Callum
Kevin Ward
David:
Pesticide Course PA1 £211.00 and PA6 £166.00
Chainsaw £376.00
Machinery Maintenance – to be confirmed pending
availability and funding.
Centre Staff:
The Clerk explained that the Centre Staff had completed a programme of
training in the past year including, Fire Warden, First Aid, Paediatric First Aid,
Catering Certificates.
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Robert Potts
Julie Hudson Carl Walsh
Liam
No training requested
No Training requested
Management Training
Management Training
A discussion took place and Councillors suggested that Carl and Liam should
investigate Management Training Course options. It was proposed and
seconded that the training program to date is approved.
Resolved: the motion was carried.
5.
Health and Safety No issues raised.
6.
Requests for Next Agenda None.
7.
Date of Next Meeting - TBC New Council.
Confirmed and signed this
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Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE ON TUESDAY
28TH APRIL 2015 AT 7.00PM IN THE MEETING ROOM ELIZABETH PARK CENTRE
PRESENT:
Councillors:
ALSO PRESENT:
The Clerk and the Deputy Clerk
1.
B J Seaton (Chairman)
S R Brown
D Atterbury
D Maguire
D J Hill
S O Rose
M D Lowe
To receive apologies for Absence:
Councillor C A Wooding
Resolved: Reasons given for apologies were approved.
2.
Disclosures of Interest - To receive disclosures and nature of those
interests as specified in respect of items on this agenda.
Councillor Lowe declared an interest in Planning Applications being a
member of CBC Plans Committee.
Councillor Seaton declared an interest in Planning Applications being a
member of CBC Plans Committee.
3.
Charnwood Borough Council Core Strategy Examination – Main
Modifications and Sustainability Appraisal Consultation.
The Clerk reported that the Charnwood Core Strategy was submitted to the
Secretary of State on 20 December 2013 for Independent Examination. A
Public Hearing was held between 9 December 2014 and 16 January 2015.
The Inspector has identified where changes (main modifications) are
necessary to make the Core Strategy sound. The Schedule of Main
Modifications, along with a Sustainability Appraisal Report on the proposed
main modifications, is now published for a six-week period of public
consultation commencing today, Monday 13 April and ending at 5pm on
Tuesday 26 May 2015.
Links to the schedule of Main Modifications and the Sustainability Appraisal
Report were forwarded for all members of the Council prior to the meeting.
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Any comments on the Schedule of Main Modifications and/or Sustainability
Appraisal Report must be received by 5 pm on Tuesday 26 May 2015.
Comments should only be made in relation to the Main Modifications and/or
Sustainability Appraisal Report. This consultation is not an opportunity to repeat
or raise further representations about the Core Strategy or to seek further
changes to it.
Most of the Main Modifications relate to changes to the housing allocations in
the Core Strategy. While the overall housing figure has been reduced from
17,380 to 13,940, the time period for the delivery of the housing has also been
reduced from 2006-2028 to 2011-2028. The figure of 13,940 reflects the up-todate assessment of housing need
1. Whilst the housing figure set out in the Core Strategy appears lower, the
total amount of housing to be delivered in the district over the period 20062028 is largely unchanged due to under delivery during the years 2006 to 2014.
As such, the likely effects of policy CS1 (which sets out the overall strategy for
delivering housing development) are unchanged from those set out in the
March 2013 SA report. At that stage, likely significant positive effects were
identified in relation to SA objectives 13 (housing
Relevant Policy CS19: North East of Leicester SUE
A reduction form 3,750 homes to approximately 3250 by 2028 and the
remaining homes beyond that period.
A discussion took place including the following points:
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Trigger points need to be clarified – Traffic congestion in the area of
Barkby Thorpe Lane and the bridge on Barkby Thorpe Lane is not
suitable for additional traffic load - when will the link road be instated.
Additional school and Medical facilities will be required – existing
facilities are already oversubscribed.
Recognise and welcome the reduction in housing numbers, however
Councillors did not feel the reduction was not sufficient.
At what stage will industrial land be developed?
It was proposed and seconded that the above comments are forwarded to
the relevant department of Charnwood Borough Council, and a response to
the Main Modifications is forwarded relevant to policy CS19.
4.
Car cruising – at ASDA and McDonald
Councillor Lowe expressed concern about organised car cruising who
regularly congregate in the car park of McDonalds on Tuesday evenings.
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Councillors have received complaints about cars speeding in and around the
shopping centre and on the Highway, and witnessed cars racing on the A607.
Additionally, complaints have been received about noise nuisance from loud
exhausts and loud music. It was felt that the Police were taking no action,
and it was proposed and seconded that the clerk writes to the Police
requesting (under the freedom of information act) details of any associated
incidents and prosecutions.
Resolved: the motion was carried.
5.
Planning Applications
P/15/0615/2
67 Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8JH
Two storey side extension to dwelling
A discussion took place and it was proposed and seconded that the Clerk
writes to the Planning Authority with the following comments:
 Thurmaston Parish Council would like to object to the above
application, they consider that the proposed development constitutes
over-development of the site and will be overbearing on neighbouring
properties.
Resolved: the motion was carried.
6.
Highway Maintenance Issues
The following issues have been reported and acknowledged following the last
meeting of the committee:
Further to your enquiry concerning the pothole on the above mentioned
road. This report has been investigated by the Highways Officer who has
confirmed the pothole has now been repaired. The necessary works to make
the location safe was carried out on the 17th April 2015.
Thank you for your email dated 14th April 2015, in relation to the banner and
pothole, in Thurmaston.
From what I understand that the banner has now been removed, please
advice on this matter.
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The hedge bordering Barkby Thorpe Lane from Inglenook mobile Home
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Park to the railway bridge is overgrown and the ditch is littered with fast
food cartons and general litter.
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At the junction of Barkby Thorpe Lane (triangle) running parallel railway
line, lorry tyres have been dumped.
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At the bottom of Humberstone Lane the access road which goes to the
left before the traffic-lights is very badly rutted on the north side out-side
the Liquor Store and the Chip-shop. One pothole is so deep that if
anyone stepped off the pavement into it they could be badly hurt.
New Issues
6.
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Following the recent pruning of the hedge on the corner of Wayside
Drive, tree cuttings have been left on the verge. Additionally, a tree
stump has been lifted leaving a hole in the verge.
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Highway Road – There is a crack in the road, near to the bus stop.
Correspondence
CPRE - Field Work - Spring 2015
CPRE - Countryside Voice - Spring 2015
7.
Health & Safety no issues raised.
8.
Reports and Requests for Agenda Items
Councillor S Coombe requested an agenda item – Street Lighting.
9.
Date of next meeting TBC – New Council
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