DRAFT Minutes of Leven Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday, 5 April 2022 at 7:15pm in the school.
Present: S Mathison (chair), S Nicholson, D Thorne, K Macklin, Mrs A Fearnall
21-22/140 Apologies: Miss Richardson, Mrs B Ellerington-Jennings, R Jennings, Mrs N Saunders, Councillor Gateshill
The clerk advised that a letter of resignation had been received from Councillor Ray Gibson. The clerk would advise East Riding of Yorkshire Council accordingly.
21-22/141 Declaration of interest both pecuniary and non-pecuniary: K Macklin declared a non- pecuniary interest in item 21-22/148 Leven Playingfields Association donation (revised) and would not be taking part in the discussions.
21-22/142 Minutes of the last meeting: S Nicholson proposed, Mrs Fearnall seconded, and all were in favour of the minutes being signed as a true record.
21-22/143 Clerk’s report: All included on the agenda
21-22/144 Planning applications
22/00556/PLF – Mr Chris Campbell – Erection of two storey extension to rear and increase in roof height of existing dwelling – AMENDED DESCRIPTION at 2 Nursery Walk, Leven – No objections
22/00602/PLB – Leven and Beeford Medical Practice – Erection of single storey extension and partial removal of existing boundary wall at side at Leven and Beeford Medical Practice, 29 High Stile, Leven No objections
21-22/145 Planning decisions
22/00128/PLF – Mrs Bailey – Erection of a single storey extension to side at 10 North St, Leven, HU17 5NF – Approved
22/00062/STVAR – FCC Environmental Ltd – Application to vary Condition 10 (Foul Water Drainage) of planning permission 21/03947/STVAR Construction of holiday park comprising of 55 lodges, reception/amenity building and associated infrastructure at Catwick Grange, Hornsea Road, Leven Withdrawn
22/00160/TCA – Mrs Annie Wilcock – LEVEN CONSERVATION AREA – Fell 1 no. Leylandii tree (T1) due to the tree outgrowing its current situation, proximity to neighbouring properties and creating heavy shade; Crown reduce 3 no. Prunus trees (T2) by 50% due to the trees becoming excessively leggy and concerns over structural integrity at Beech Grove, 38A East Street, Leven -No objections
21/04552/PLF – Mr & Mrs Cliff – Erection of a single storey extension to rear following removal of existing conservatory; Erection of carport to side; erection of porch to front and conversion of existing detached garage into additional living accommodation at 40 The Orchard, Leven – Approved
21-22/146 Correspondence
| 2 March 2022 | ERNLLCA | Update on 2021/2022 pay settlement |
| 7 March 2022 | Humberside Police & Crime Commissioner | Community Payback |
| 9 March 2022 | HART | Letter of thanks |
| 10 March 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Village Walkabout 2022 |
| 21 March 2022 | BHIB Councils Insurance | Looking to renew your Council’s insurance policy in 2022? |
| 24 March 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Village Walkabout 2022 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Parish Council vacancy | |
| 29 March 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Double Yellow parking |
| Michael Pashby | Double Yellow parking | |
| 31 March 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Residents urged to complete survey on fast food litter in the East Riding |
| 31 March 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | East Riding of Yorkshire Council – The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Community Fund |
21-22/147 Treasurer’s report
| 5 April 2022 | Mrs F Cooper | £50.00 | 2 x Flowering Cherry trees/ stakes and ties |
| 5 April 2022 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | £154.80 | 3 salt bins filled/ 3 maintenance visits |
| 5 April 2022 | HMRC | £517.60 | Quarterly tax payment |
| 5 April 2022 | Autela Payroll Services | £55.46 | Quarterly payroll fees |
| 5 April 2022 | ERNLLCA | £805.93 | Annual membership subscription 2022/2023 |
| 25 April 2022 | Mr A E Dawson | £200.97 | April salary |
| 25 April 2022 | Mrs S L Woolfitt | £489.39 | April salary and expenses including backdated pay increase |
S Nicholson proposed, Mrs Fearnall seconded, and all were in favour of the above payments being made.
As the salary advice for the clerk and Mr Dawson had not been received before the meeting the payments could not be approved. The clerk asked for permission to send to the councillors the amounts by email when the payslips were received to enable the salaries to be paid. S Nicholson proposed, Mrs Fearnall seconded, and all agreed to the above.
21-22/148 Financial matters:
Grass cutting tenders: The clerk had received 2 tenders after the closing date. The parish councillors considered both and S Nicholson proposed, Mrs Fearnall seconded, and all were in favour of offering Mr Phil Peel the 2-year contract.
Brick planter maintenance: Matter to be put on hold. Will consider again in the autumn.
Leven Playingfields Association donation (revised): At the October 2021 meeting of the parish council the councillors had agreed in principle to award a grant of £500 towards phase 2 of the Leven Sports Hall carpark refurbishment. As the cost of materials has gone up the Leven Playing Fields Association had asked if the grant could be used towards phase 1 instead. S Nicholson proposed, Mrs Fearnall seconded, and all were in favour of the grant being used towards phase 1.
21-22/149 HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: 2 June 2022 – 5 June 2022
The clerk advised the councillors that the recently submitted grant application to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Community Fund had been successful. A grant up to the sum of £386 has been approved. This will allow the parish council to purchase bows to be tied onto the lampposts and a plaque for The Queen’s Green Canopy to be sited in front of the Flowering Cherry tree planted on the Jubilee Garden. As the clerk will have to purchase the goods herself and claim the money back, she has asked if the payment can be made to her once the goods have been received. S Nicholson proposed, Mrs Fearnall seconded, and all were in favour of the above.
21-22/150 General purpose matters: None
21-22/151 Date of next meeting: Tuesday, 3 May 2022 following the Annual Parish Meeting at 7:15pm in the school. As there was no further business the meeting closed at