March 2010

EAST KESWICK PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MARCH 23 2010 POLICE AND RESIDENTS FORUM 2 members of the Police attended and reported 2 crimes committed during the last month, 1of assault and 1 of the theft of a land rover. 2 residents attended the meeting and raised the following issues:-· The first resident expressed concern over traffic and parking. He claimed that the village was becoming a race track particularly along Lumby Lane at School times and also cited problems associated with parking at the end of Lumby Lane. The Police replied regarding parking on Lumby Lane that it was not an offence to park on the Highway unless an obstruction was being caused. It was agreed that the speeding problem was most acute at school times.The siting of the speed restriction sign was also discussed. The Police promised to check carefully round the village concerning the problems raised and would refer to the PCSO. There was merit in looking again at the use of the speed gun. · The second resident raised the issue of dog fouling, especially in the churchyard, near the village shop and on the ginnel on Moor Lane. The Chairman said that the only action the Council could take was to ask Cleansing to clean up the streets, which they frequently did. Mention of the problem would be made in the Church Newsletter, and the Annual Report and the Council would endeavour to make a list of all dog owners (with assistance from the complainant) and write to them individually asking for their co-operation in cleaning up after their pets. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Cllr Anning declared an interest in M/A 1.

Cllr Pentith declared an interest in M/A 12.

Cllr Pinkney declared an interest in Planning 1(a).

PRESENT Cllrs Priestley, Thornton, Pinkney, Anning, Pentith, Ogden and Batty.

APOLOGIES None. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 16^TH These were approved. MATTERS ARISING1.Dangerous Exit from Rose Croft. Although a number of photographs had been submitted ,there had been no response from Traffic. The Clerk was asked to action. 2.Bins at City Centre Bus Stop.and at end of Crabtree Lane opposite car park The local refuse manager had been asked to respond directly to the Council but had failed to do so. The Clerk to chase. 3.Water Problem on Laurel Close. There had been no further response from Highways. The Clerk to chase Steve Parry and to seek the help of Cllr Ann Castle, Ward Councillor with long outstanding items. 4. Village Clock . This has been repaired. 5. Purchase of Mirror for end of Gateon House Lane. Allianz Insurance had written stating that the Council’s Public Liability policy would cover the Council’s legal liabilities arising out of the mirror on condition that:-· The mirror was placed safely in accordance with Highway recommendations· Permission was sought in writing if placed on Third Party property· It was regularly inspected to ensure that it remained safe and did not cause a hazard for drivers or pedestrians. As the first requirement could not be met, it was agreed that no further action could be taken by Council towards acquiring a mirror in this location. 6. Parish Assembly 2010.Sarah Hellewell, Parish Councils Liaison Officer had agreed to attend. Brian Dower had been asked to produce and distribute notices of the meeting. Councillor Anning agreed to purchase nibbles and the Chairman to purchase the wine, which would be served at the start of the meeting. Susan Priestley to be asked to serve wine but if unable to attend John Pentith would take her place. The following brief talks by Cllrs were agreed on:-· The Chairman – Planning (to be incorporated in Review of the year).· Cllr Thornton – Dog Fouling · Cllr Batty – Website.· Cllr Pinkney – Footpaths· Cllrs Anning & Pentith – The Forum and Crime (Cllr Pentith).· The Clerk – End of Year Finances. 7. Survey of Grit Bins in village . Cllr Pentith had found that there were only 2 LCC bins in the village – at the top of The Grove and on the corner of St Mary’s Garth. It was agreed to ask Highways whether they would be willing to supply 4 further bins and fill them with grit. Mr Thornton was to be asked to produce a map indicating the desired locations. 8. Crabtree Lane Car Park. Cllr Ogden and the Chairman had held a site meeting with Andrew Lloyd of Castle Grove, Bardsey, about possible improvements. It had been agreed that ideally there needed to be a drain, the entrance and the rubble should be cleared out and a new gravel surface put down .Railway sleepers might also be useful. An estimated cost of £18-20k had been given. It was agreed that a breakdown of this figure should be requested as it was likely that only part of the work could be financed. A further 2 tenders would be required. Peter Anning was to be asked to check on grants available. 9. Cutting back Grass Erosion on Crabtree Lane Footpath near Memorial Trees. Mark Hullah is dealing with this. He has dealt with the bottom, but not the top end to date. 10. Fencing behind War Memorial Garden .As there had been no response from David at the Plant Centre, it was agreed to ask Mark Hullah for a quotation. 11. Repair to stones adjacent to white railings. This work was still outstanding in spite of several requests. The Clerk to chase. 12. Surface of Ginnel leading to Tennis Courts. GGS Groundcare claim to have strimmed the ginnel but have done nothing to the lane leading from Moor Lane to Carr Green as requested. The Clerk to investigate the discrepancy. 13. Future Vacancy on Council. When Cllr Thornton announces her resignation in writing, the vacancy will be advertised and anyone interested in joining the Council invited to apply. Each Candidate would be asked to provide a brief written cv to include a statement why they wished to be co-opted14. Annual Report. It is hoped to finalise this to coincide with the distribution of the July Newsletter. Topics had been identified and referred to in the Minutes for February 2010.15. Rights of Way Improvement Plan. Cllr Pinkney has studied this document and discovered nothing new to report to Council. She did wish to inform Cllrs however of the work carried out on Fitts Lane path to the river, which had become overgrown and impassable and has now been largely cleared. She had thanked Roger Brooks (LCC) for work done to date and hoped that the remainder would be dealt with in due course. 16. Fencing and Wire Netting at Carr Green Play Area. Mark Hullah has repaired the broken fence and re stapled all the existing chicken wire, which he did not consider needed replacing. . 17. Wall over Bridge – Footpath No 6. Cllr Pinkney has taken a large number of photographs. She will send some to Roger Brooks. 18. Repair Works in Moor Lane. A detailed schedule of works has been received. PLANNING

1.New applications:-

(a) No P/10/00837/FU/HE – Hallam - 1st floor rear extension Hope Cottage, Moor Lane

It was resolved to make no objection to this application, but to stress that the driveway to Danetree should not be impeded by building works.

(b) No P10/00829/ FU/HE – Van-Ek- 1^st floor front ,single storey side extensions and new basement store Vesper Cottage, Main Street

It was resolved to make no objection to the modified plans but to stress that contractors’ vehicles should be parked considerately.

(c) No P/10/00794/FU/NE – Irwins Ltd – Change of use from public house to offices with application for a replacement porch and windows and provision of a ramp- Travellers Rest

It was resolved to object to this application for change of use on the grounds that it is the oldest public house in the village, dating back to 17^th century, and increased traffic at peak times on an already busy major road..

2.APPROVALS BY LCC:-

(a) 09/05533 – 6 St Mary’s Garth – Exts.

3. Old Star Pub – Smoking Shelter. There had been no response. The Chairman produced a draft letter to the meeting seeking a meeting with the Landlord. The letter was approved.

4. Notice of Appeal (101365) by Mr O’ Malley re refusal for Planning App. 09/04461 – Ivy Grange Barn – Retro App. for Garage & Link Ext. This appeal is to be heard by written representations .The Chairman agreed to check on all correspondence from the Council on this matter to ensure that the Inspector was fully informed of the extent of Council’s opposition to the proposal.

FINANCE

1.Bills for payment:- Net VAT Gross

(a) YLCA – Booklet on Standing Orders £ 27.00 27.00

(b) J. Galllant – Salary & Expenses. 784.90 784.90

(d) East Keswick Voluntary Care – Expenses 13.00 13.00

(e) Dr S. Pinkney – Expenses. 30.52 30.52.

(f) East Keswick Voluntary Care – Replacement cheque 23.50 23.50

It was resolved to pay all the bills listed above.

2. Year End accounts and Notice from Mazars. The year end accounts will require completion before the April meeting. The External Audit documentation has been received and will require completion in time for the May meeting.

3. New Signatory on Cheques Cllr Batty offered to replace Cllr Thornton when the latter retires. This was agreed.

CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Green Communities re Energy Saving. Noted. 2. YLCA – Training & Development Programme 2010. This had been circulated. 3. Notice from Lord Mayor for 3 Cllrs to attend Civic Reception – Banqueting Hall, Civic Hall, 7-9pm Wed. 14^th April. Cllrs Batty, Pentith and Anning agreed to attend. 4. War Memorial Theft Prevention & Solutions – New Publication. Noted. 5. Notice of Spring Conference – Wed. 26^th May and details of sessions. Those Cllrs wishing to attend should contact the Clerk.6. SLCC W .Yorks Training Day – Friday 30^th April – Parish Centre, Thorner, commencing 10am.Noted. NEW BUSINESS1. EKVH – Report of AGM and new Chairman The Minutes of this meeting had been circulated to Cllrs. The Chairman announced that at the meeting Will Lifford had stood down as Chairman of EKVH and had been replaced by Peter Guildford. 2 .Wildlife Trust – Annual Report The Secretary of the Wildlife Trust, Debbie Lord, had circulated a detailed report of the year’s work. It was agreed to thank her, both for the report ,and for the excellent work carried out by members. She had mentioned an on going problem with Indian Balsam and an incidence of drinking, and fire lighting at the extreme western end of the Marsh near the stream. It was agreed to ask whether there was anything further which could be done to prevent the spread of the weed and to express concern about the drinking incident which Council hoped had been reported to the Police. MINOR MATTERS FOR DELEGATION TO CLERK/NEXT AGENDA1. Broken Top Step on Ginnel from Moor Lane to The Grove. The Clerk was asked to report that this was again broken and needed replacing urgently.2. Broken Railings adjacent to Brookside Cottage, Main Street It was noted that some railings were broken once again. The Clerk to report.

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