clerk@levenparishcouncil.gov.uk
Meeting of the Parish Council on Tuesday 3rd December, 7.15pm in Leven Sports Hall
Present: Cllr. S. Mathison, (chair) Cllr. L .Burrows,(vice chair), Cllr. A. Fearnall, Cllr. F. Hood, Cllr. G. Jones, Cllr. I. Lamping, Cllr. J. Richardson, Cllr. D. Robins, Cllr. K. Roydhouse.
In attendance: A. Woodward (clerk), PCSO Lee Legrove, Humberside Police
Public session:
One member of the public attended. The removal of a private hedge on The Orchard was discussed and supported. ERYC had been informed.
AGENDA
24-25/150 Apologies for absence
Cllr. C. Ablett, Cllr. C.Farley
24-25/151 Declaration of interest both pecuniary and non-pecuniary
None
24-25/152 To approve the minutes of the last meeting
Proposed: Cllr. J. Richardson, Seconded: Cllr. L. Burrows, Approved.
24-25/153 To receive a report from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Ward Member
Cllr. Smith was unable to attend
24-25/154 To receive a report from Humberside Police
PCSO Legrove reported that there had been several garage break-ins recently. He reminded residents that care should be taken to ensure these and dwellings are locked and secure. Cllr. Richardson said there had also been a couple of house burglaries in the Westlands Way area.
Anti Social Behaviour and drug dealing has been observed close to the Leven Canal. Evidence of those involved was discussed.
PCSO Legrove also reported that online scamming is a growing issue across the East Riding.
Councillors will be signed up to Humberside Police’s Community Alert reports.
Cllr. Hood enquired if Humberside Police would, as in Tickton, handout bike lights to young people who are using bikes without them. PCSO Legrove agreed to find out.
24-25/155 To receive and note the Clerk’s update report
VAT return submitted for August to November £572
Commuted Sums work is ramping up
HMRC issue – the Clerk had spoken to Autela. The income tax liability correct. Parish pays both employees income tax as staff are only paid net. The NI employer liability will increase by 4% in 2025/26 due to the announcement in the Autumn budget.
The Northern Powergrid return has been completed and returned for the festive lights.
Matt Ollett will be invited to the Feb meeting
The Multi Use card application to Unity Trust Bank is successful and being processed
The Clerk will be drafting a grant bid to RWFP re the replacement bus shelter
No info back re The Close but the dealing with it officer acknowledged the parish intentions report.
24-25/156 To note and update the Parish Council Action Tracker
Updates noted
24-25/157 To consider and comment on East Riding of Yorkshire planning applications:
None received
24-25/158 To note East Riding of Yorkshire planning decisions
TPO – Leven no. 6 1999#9Ref 527) T1 – Crown reduce 1 red maple tree by 2.5 metres in height and to the western side, and shape to maintain shape and suitable size for location. Oak Dene 1 Carr Lane Leven
Approved
24/02279/PLF Erection of a building for use as a car showroom, workshop and office and to construct a septic tank (revised scheme to previous consent). Denis Winter Ltd. 72-74 South Street
Approved with conditions
24-25/159 To note correspondence
The festive light permit has been received from ERYC
ERYC informed that the pothole on Carr Lane is now repaired
Precept Calculator had been received from ERYC
24-25/160 To receive and consider the monthly budget monitoring report
Noted
24-25/161 To note and authorise the bank reconciliation
Noted and Authorised
24-25/162 To receive details of November payments
Clerks Salary £694.10
Handyperson salary £423.30
Scribe subscription £14.40
Scribe upgrade set up and transfer £298.80
Get Extra online support £45
Cllr. Hood printing flyers £27.14
Get Extra Annual hosting and associated services £1894.56
Autela Payroll Services £75.05
Cllr. Hood tree decorations £111.45
Scribe Subscription £14.40
Receipts
Love Leven sponsorship £180
24-25/163 To approve December payments
Curry’s Business Account – Laserjet toner cartridges £622.40
Authorised
24-25/164 To consider the quotes for the replacement bus shelter and agree which quote to accept
3 quotes were considered. It was agreed that the preferred quote was provided by PR Latus Joinery, this provided the features preferred by Councillors. The cost based upon a shelter with a pitched roof, constructed with green oak timbers and covered in rosemary tiles on galvinised feet – £15400.
A vote was recorded. The decision was made on a vote of 8 for and 1 against.
Proposed: Cllr. Roydhouse Seconded: Cllr. Fearnall.
It was agreed that the Clerk would apply for a grant to the Routh Wind Farm Panel to support the re-provision of the shelter
The Clerk will submit a grant application to the Routh Windfarm Panel to fund the project.
24-25/165 To consider the updated draft 20025/26 budget
The Clerk presented a revised draft budget for 2025/26 and the options for setting the precept now that the ERYC precept calculator has been received. The Clerk presented 2 potential options to reflect inflation forecasts, the NI increase of 4% outlined in the Governments budget and potential developments.
It was agreed that option 1 was preferred. This will result in an increase of the precept for Band D properties from £19.73 in 2024/25 to £21 in 2025/26. This will provide an overall precept for Leven Parish Council in 2025/26 of £21052.50. This represents a 6.44% increase.
The draft budget was therefore agreed for 2025/26.
Proposed: Proposed Cllr. Hood, Seconded: Cllr. Fearnall
24-25/166 To consider and approve any additional councillor/officer training
None
24-25/167 To receive Councillor Representative update reports
Cllr. Lamping reported that the footpath between the New Inn and the small bridge at the Canal needs clearing. It was suggested that a local farmer may be able to do this. Cllr. Richardson would contact a local farmer to enquire as to whether they could help, if not the Clerk will contact Albanwise.
Cllr. Jones reported that ERYC are unlikely to renew the lease with youth group for the building at the school.
Cllr. Fearnall reported that the Playing Fields Trustees have a new landlord for the Members Club
at the Sports Hall. It is unclear who and whether a contract has been signed.
Cllr. Richardson reported that the new noticeboard for the Recreational Hall has been delivered, arrangements now need to be made to install it.
24-25/168 General purpose matters
168/1 Commuted Sums planning group update
The clerk updated Councillors on the meeting of the Commuted Sums Action Group held on 27th November. The meeting was well attended, and steady progress is being made to identify priorities from community groups. The next action will be to collate that information and consult the wider community in the new year.
168/2 The Close Office update
The Officer dealing has been on leave since out last meeting.
168/3 Mock up newsletter
Cllr Hood has drafted up a mock newsletter for consideration. It was agreed that it would be trialled initially on a 6-month basis starting in May 2025. It would cover parish news and support for local groups news. The cost was estimated at £80 for 1000 copies.
168/4 VE Day 2025
The Clerk has obtained some prices for suitable memorials. This is also being considered by the new veterans group established in the village
168/5
Parish Councillors agreed tasks to support the Christmas light switch on the Light up Leven Competition.
It was agreed that Cllr. Lynn Burrows would purchase items for the hamper prize using section 137.
23-24/169 Date of next meeting 4th February 2024 at 7:15pm in Leven Sports Hall
A Woodward
Clerk to Leven parish council
Chairman Stuart Mathison__________________________________________________________