Draft Minutes of Leven Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 at 7:15pm in the school.
Present: Mrs B Ellerington-Jennings, S Nicholson, D Thorne, R Jennings, Miss J Richardson, K Macklin, S Mathison, Mrs N Saunders, Mrs A Fearnall, Councillor Gateshill
21-22/128 Apologies: R Gibson
Letter of resignation: The Clerk had, prior to the meeting, received a letter from Councillor Bakes tendering his resignation. The clerk had written to Councillor Bakes thanking him for all his support. The clerk will advise East Riding of Yorkshire Council accordingly.
21-22/129 Declaration of interest both pecuniary and non-pecuniary: None
21-22/130 Minutes of the last meeting: S Nicholson proposed, R Jennings seconded, and all were in favour of them being signed as a true record.
21-22/131 Clerk’s report: The clerk gave a brief update on the parish council and what groups in the village the parish council has had representatives supporting in the past. This is not part of the standing orders, and it is up to the individual councillors as to whether they feel that they want to do this or whether a group would like this input from the parish council.
21-22/132 Planning applications
22/00128/PLF – Mrs Bailey – Erection of a single storey extension to side at 10 North St, Leven, HU17 5NF – No objections to the application
22/00439/PLF – Mr Martyn Pottage – Erection of a two storey extension and re-location of existing dormer window to rear at 7 The Orchard, Leven, HU17 5QA – No objections to the application.
21-22/133 Planning decisions
21/03551/PLF – Leven Playing Fields Association – Alterations to extend car parking area with construction of new underground surface water drainage system, hard standing, installation of 4 illuminated bollards, two lamp posts, three electric car charging points and alterations to widen the existing vehicular access, erection of storage shed in playing field, construction of secure enclosure with 2.4m high palisade fencing and gates adjacent to scout hut for outdoor activities, portable goal storage, the siting of a shipping container for football equipment and 4 portable team shelters and replacement of existing damaged timber fencing with 2m high metal fencing following demolition of existing garage buildings and removal of existing outdoor gym equipment and sheds at Sports Hall, North Street, Leven Approved
20/03915/STOUT – Messer’s Foster, Crozier, Draper and Coates – Erection of Residential Development (up to 135 dwellings) and Employment Development (up to 26,670sqft) and associated public and private amenity space, landscaping, suds, parking areas and other infrastructure following demolition and clearance of the existing site (Access to be considered) at Land South West of Poultry Farm, Starcarr Lane, Brandesburton (Brandesburton parish) Refused
21-22/134 Correspondence
| February 2022 | ERNLLCA | Newsletter |
| Humberside Police | Parish/Town News Release | |
| 10 February 2022 | ERNLLCA | Section 137 amount for 2022/23 |
| 15 February 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Temporary Speed Reduction Order A1035 |
| 16 February 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Leven Flood Alleviation Scheme |
| 17 February 2022 | Mr P Bauckham | Planning application 21/03551/PLF |
| Leven CE (VC) School | Room hire | |
| Newbald Parish Council | Consultation – ERYC Joint Communication on behalf of town and parish councils | |
| 18 February 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Funding still available – Business most affected by COVID 19 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Town and Parish Council Meetings – 17 and 18 March | |
| 21 February 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Land to the North of Holy Trinity Church |
| 25 February 2022 | National Association of Local Councils | Chief Executive’s Bulletin |
| 1 March 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | East Riding Community Governance Review |
21-22/135 Treasurer’s report
| 1 March 2022 | Allan Binks Timber Ltd | £258.90 | Wood to repair seat and Danish Oil to protect tree carving |
| 1 March 2022 | John E Wright & Co (Sally Woolfitt) | £270.00 | 3 x plaques The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee |
| 1 March 2022 | HART | £500 | Donation |
| 25 March 2022 | Mrs S L Woolfitt | £399.13 | Clerk’s salary and expenses |
| 25 March 2022 | Mr A E Dawson | £193.67 | Handyman’s salary |
S Nicholson proposed, R Jennings seconded, and all were in favour of the above payments being made.
21-22/136 Financial matters:
Grass cutting tenders: As no tenders had been received by the closing date the clerk advised that the parish council can now invite people to submit quotes. The decision will be made at the April meeting.
HART donation request: A letter had been received from HART asking if the parish council would consider making a donation towards keeping the services operating. S Mathison proposed,
S Nicholson seconded, and all were in favour of the parish council giving £500. This is an invaluable service that helps residents in the village with transport to hospital, clinics, and dental appointments along with day trips.
Brick planter maintenance: The clerk had approached a builder, who had been recommended to the council, to provide a quote for remedial work to be carried out to the brick planters in the village.
The clerk is awaiting another quote to obtain a comparable price.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Matters:
Councillor Gateshill updated the parish council on the review that has recently been carried out by the Local Government Association. Senior Officers and Councillors were interviewed as part of the review. East Riding of Yorkshire Council are yet to respond on the report. A salary review is also being carried out for East Riding of Yorkshire Council by an external company at a cost of circa £2.5 million. The pay settlement for 2021 through the National Association of Local Councils, has been agreed with an increase of 1.75% for most salaries. The clerk will receive notification in due course which will be backdated to April 2021.
Councillor Gateshill left the meeting at 8:10pm.
21-22/137 HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: 2 June 2022 – 5 June 2022
A meeting had taken place on 6 February on the Jubilee Garden with residents and councillors to discuss The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. No one came forward to lead on the decorating of the village. This was discussed by the councillors, and it was decided that the parish council would try and put bows on all of the lampposts, the planters and hanging baskets would be planted up with red, white and blue plants and hopefully the residents will decorate their own properties. The clerk is to apply for funding from East Riding of Yorkshire Council to purchase the bows. The National Association of Civic Officers are working with The Queen’s Green Canopy project. The parish council are to plant a tree on the Jubilee Garden which will be recorded on the map which will be part of the comprehensive record of all the Jubilee trees planted. The clerk will apply for funding to purchase a commemorative plaque in front of the tree.
21-22/138 General purpose matters
Village Interpretation Board, South Street: Miss Richardson advised that the Interpretation Board was put in by East Riding of Yorkshire Council many years ago. As the board now needs some remedial work to be carried out to it the clerk will ask Mr. Dawson if he could carry out the work.
Youth Club: D Thorne reported that ‘Stitch’ is painting all the youth club and hopes to have it back up and running soon.
Mill Drive: East Riding of Yorkshire Council are due to paint the double yellow lines at the junction of Mill Drive and High Stile and High Stile and The Orchard on 4 March 2022 weather permitting.
Parking cones have been put out to stop vehicles parking.
Leven Scouts: The chair has been contacted by Leven Scouts asking whether they could have a representative from the Parish Council to liaise with them. As none of the councillors volunteered the clerk will be the person to liaise with them.
21-22/139 Date of next meeting: Tuesday, 5 April 2022 at 7:15pm in the school. As there was no further business the meeting closed at 8:45pm