BLABY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL Held at Blaby Civic Centre, Leicester Road at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 8th September 2015

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1 BLABY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL Held at Blaby Civic Centre, Leicester Road at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 8th September 2015 PRESENT: Mr D Statham (Chairman), Mr R Benford, Mrs M Broomhead, Mr N Courtney, Mr B Duggan, Mrs L Gutteridge, Mr G Harding, Mr M Harbot, Mr M Sheikh, Mrs E Statham, Mrs V Wilkinson, Mr G Willcox, Mrs V Jepson (Manager) & Mrs S Talbot (Admin). A written resignation has been received from Cllr. Mrs V Wilkinson which was read out to members. The chairman said it is a great shame and would like to record the council s thanks for Val s hard work, sense of humour and it has been a pleasure working with her. AGREED: Write a letter of thanks to Cllr. Mrs V Wilkinson for her support and hard work during her time as a councillor APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence are received from Cllr. Mrs S Skeemer and Cllr Mr B Fear the reasons for which are approved TO RECEIVE MEMBERS DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST & REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT The following disclosures of interests were made:- Mrs M Broomhead Burial Rights Personal Mrs E Statham Allotments Personal Mr D Statham Allotments Personal Mrs L Gutteridge Burial Rights & Item 659b) Personal Mrs V Wilkinson Allotments Personal Mr N Courtney Burial Rights Personal Mr G Harding Burial Rights Personal MINUTES a) To Receive, Approve & Sign the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 11 th August The minutes of the meeting held on the 11 th August 2015 were considered for accuracy and agreed to be a true record. Proposed by Cllr. Mr G Willcox seconded by Cllr. Mr R Benford and passed unanimously. RESOLVED: The Chairman signed the minutes of the 11 th August 2015, as approved, as a true and correct record. b) To Receive & Approve Committee Minutes with Questions & Answers Where Possible:- All Members were issued with a copy of the following minutes: Planning 11 th August 2015 Planning 25 th August 2015 Estates & Community 25 th August 2015 Staff, Policy & Finance 1 st September 2015

2 The minutes of the committee meetings held during August & September 2015 were considered for accuracy and agreed to be a true record. Proposed by Cllr. Mr G Harding seconded by Cllr. Mr B Duggan and passed unanimously. Acorn Room The Chairman reported that the manger has spoken to Blaby District Council, Planning Department to enquire if the Acorn room lease for the Physiotherapist would require a change of use. It has been confirmed that planning permission would be required for this change of use. An application form would need to be submitted along with an internal floor and car park plan of the premises. The fee for this application is Business Rates The district council s valuation officer has confirmed that as the civic centre is a council building we receive a reduction in our rates but as rooms are now being leased an officer needs to visit the site to consider if the business rates need to be amended. AGREED: Await decision from Blaby District Council on the business rates and the change of use, than refer this matter back to the next full council meeting FOR DECISION a) To Receive & Approve the Neighbourhood Plan. All members have been issued with a copy of the final draft of the Neighbourhood Plan where they are asked for their comments to be made. AGREED: All members are to Cllr Mr D Statham with any input or comments. AGREED: The next steering group meeting will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, 13 th October. Members are asked to consider the invoice received from Node Urban Design Ltd for the Design Guidance work they have completed. RESOLVED: Pay Node Urban Design Ltd 5, for the neighbourhood plan design guidance work. AGREED: Funds for this invoice are to be refund once the government grant has been received. b) To Consider Committee Recommendations to Council. EC TO CONSIDER QUOTATIONS RECEIVED FOR A REPLACEMENT MOWER RECOMMENDATION RESOLVED: Accept quotation number 1 for the purchase of 1 x 18 Honda Izy Self Propelled mower priced at VAT, funds are to be taken from the Ear Marked Replacement Equipment account.

3 FOR INFORMATION a) Parishioners Time: For Information Only Matters will be forwarded to the relevant committee. i) Cllr Mr M Sheikh thanked Cllr Mr R Benford for showing him around the allotments. ii) Cllr Mr G Harding & Cllr Mrs M Broomhead attended the Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils branch meeting where car parking issues & how councillors behave in meetings were discussed. iii) Cllr Mrs M Broomhead brought to the meeting that Countesthorpe Country Park has been signed back to Blaby District Council to take ownership of the Land. AGREED: Write to Blaby District Council s Properties Department to enquire what plans they have for the Country Park. b) Cheque Rota. RESOLVED: Cheques are to be signed at the end of the Council session by Cllr Mr D Statham & Cllr Mrs V Wilkinson. c) Reports of Representatives. There are no reports to be made. d) To Receive Grant Thornton Auditor /15 Annual Return Report. (i) The external auditor s Grant Thornton has advised the audited Annual Return for Blaby Parish Council for the year ended 31 st March 2015 is concluded. Grant Thornton have advised that On the basis of our review in our opinion the information in the annual return is in accordance with proper practices and no matters have come to our attention giving cause for concern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirements have not been met. The 2014/15 qualified annual return is to be advertised on the Councils noticeboard and website. All members thanked the manager of Blaby Parish Council and her team for putting the audit together and passing. (ii) The external auditor s fee to be paid is 1, VAT. RESOLVED: Pay the fee of 1, VAT for the external auditor Grant Thornton UK LLP. e) To Report Update on Churches Together in Blaby, Remembrance Day Service. Churches together would like to thank the Parish Council for their help and support along with sending out the invite letters to all the dignitaries. It is reported there will be 4 police officers present to help with the parade and all councillors are invited to attend. The next meeting is to be held on Friday, 11 th September where Cllr. Mrs M Broomhead will attend on behalf of the Parish Council. AGREED: Cllr Mrs M Broomhead is to report back to council after attending the meeting.

4 AGREED: Cllr Mr G Willcox will attend the Remembrance Day Service on behalf of Blaby Parish Council as the Chairman has a prior engagement. RESOLVED: Purchase a wreath to be laid at the service. AGREED: Cllr Mr G Willcox will lay a wreath at the service on behalf of the Parish Council Authorisation of the Council s Accounts. All members have been issued with a copy of the September accounts. ACCOUNTS AUTHORISED AT PREVIOUS MEETINGS Grant Thornton UK LLP 1, External Auditors Fee 2014/15. Broker Network Ltd Malcolm Lane & Son Sharnford Horticultural Ltd Independent Technicians Ltd ACCOUNTS PAID UNDER STANDING ORDER 13C Citroen Berlingo & Nissan Cabstar - Vehicle Insurance Renewal. 1, x Bingham Benches Water Bowser Repair to watering lance IT Support 1 st August st October 2015 Blaby District Council September 2015 Rates BCC. Blaby District Council September 2015 Rates Cemetery Blaby District Council September 2015 Rates - Oakfield Park. Cash Petty Cash top-up ACCOUNTS RECOMMENDED FOR PAYMENT Espo Stationery, Equipment & Cleaning Materials. The Fuelcard Company UK Ltd Petrol/Diesel. CSL Business Machines Photocopier charges Gibbs & Dandy Shelving for BCC Milners Bakers Catering Services Cooleraid x Water Bottles. Pitney Bowes Franking Machine Rental DVLA Tax for Nissan Cabstar. Falon Nameplates Cromwell Safety Ltd 1, Burial Plot Markers Groundstaff Uniform. COMMERCIAL CARD Aylestone Road Testing Citroen Belingo MOT UK Ticket Printing Wristband for fun day 2016

5 Amazon 3.29 Stationery Display Products Ltd 7.45 Freestanding Leaflet Holder DIRECT DEBITS/STANDING ORDER/BACS LCC Pensions (August 2015) 2, TalkTalk Line Rental & Fibre Business Broadband & Telephone ( ) Southern Electric Leicester Road, Electricity Southern Electric Oakfield Park Electricity Southern Electric Northfield Park Toilet Block RESOLVED: The September accounts were agreed to be a true record. Proposed by Cllr. Mr M Sheikh, seconded by Cllr. Mrs V Wilkinson, and passed unanimously Correspondence: All correspondence has been issued to Members. a) Village Areas Needing Attention Received During August b) Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils:- Round Robins 7 th, 14 th, 21 st & 28 th August c) Blaby District Council Annual Local Council Seminar. Annual Local Seminar will take place at Blaby District Council Offices at 5.15pm on Tuesday, 6 th October d) Leicestershire County Council County Service Invitation. H. M. Lord-Lieutenant, Jennifer; Lady Gretton JP and The Chairman of the County Council, Mr David Snartt warmly invites you to the County Service for Leicestershire to be held at Leicester Cathedral on Sunday, 18 th October 2015 at 3pm. AGREED: Cllr Mr M Statham will attend the service on behalf of the Parish Council. Proposed Traffic Regulation Order Cross Street, Blaby. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for Cross Street, Blaby. The purpose of this is to facilitate the installation of a new electric cable and the order will incorporate a temporary road closure. Whilst the TTRO is physically in place the diversion route will be via:- Sycamore Street, Leicester Road, and vice versa. e) Rural Community Council - News Bulletin 10 th & 24 th August Correspondence Received After Issue of Agenda: For Information Only None Chairman s Time. Thank you all for attending, the meeting has been very interesting with good input. MEETING CLOSED: 8.30PM