Notes from the Parish Council Meeting held on 13th March 2012
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Present: Cllrs Green, Hardwick and Lawrence. Brian Smith, Parish Clerk and Ward Member Bosworth Ward HDC and 8 members of the public. QUESTION TIME FOR PARISHIONERS A parishioner referred the present position regarding items that he had raised prior to his recent absence. In connection with the overgrowing hedge between Pincet Lane and Rosedale the Clerk indicated that he had reported the matter to the County Council but would make a further request for action. The Chairman reported that the Parish Council had made a donation of £500 towards the improvement of the Sports Club entrance and that the Sports Club would be arranging for the necessary works to be carried out. Concerning the ownership of the Village Hall Car Park it was agreed that the matter would be discussed at the next meeting of the Parish Council as there was a need for further investigation. Peter Jones indicated that he had made a planning application for a wood store and was willing to hear any observations on the plans. BROADBAND ENHANCEMENT Councillor Lawrence reported that he had attended the Community Forum Meeting held on 1st March at the Old Baptist Chapel in Sutton Elms. The main item discussed was the enhancement of broadband services throughout Leicestershire and Rutland. Sue Otter as the Broadband Champion for North Kilworth, Husbands Bosworth, Theddingworth and Sibbertoft (all on the Husbands Bosworth Exchange) highlighted the need for individuals and businesses to complete the County Council’s Broadband Survey to register their need for an improvement in internet speeds. It would appear that the County Council’s bid to central government had not been as successful as it had hoped and there would be a possible shortfall of some £4m of funds. Harborough DC had pledged some £500,000 towards the County Council’s costs but doubts had arisen as to who was going to get the improvements. It would appear that the whole scheme would not be operational until 2015. She reiterated that there was a need for everyone who wished to see an improvement to broadband services to complete the survey being undertaken by the County Council. The Chairman thanked Sue for her efforts in trying to improve this important facility for the community. PLANNING MATTERS 12/00074/HED. Location: Land Corner of Kilworth Road Lutterworth Road North Kilworth. Proposal: Removal of hedgerow The Parish Council offered no comments on this application 11/01793/FUL Location Land Off Station Road North Kilworth. Proposal: Change of use to form 220-berth marina, formation of boat yard, erection of workshop building, office/chandlery building and brokerage building, formation of hard-standing and car parking areas and creation of an access (revised scheme of 10/01713/FUL). The Clerk reported that the application had been passed by the Planning Committee. The Clerk indicated that he had tried to get a condition inserted to establish a liaison committee between North Kilworth Parish Council, Husbands Bosworth Parish Council and the operator of the marina but had been unsuccessful FINANCIAL MATTERS The Clerk informed the meeting that as of close of business on 8th March 2012 the current account stood at £10533.10 of which £3929.37 was available for funding heritage based projects. At the close of business on 30th December 2011 the reserve account stood at £6446.95 VILLAGE STRUCTURE/LOCAL ISSUES • The Clerk reported that the County Council had confirmed that the Parish Council could use various lamp columns for the fixing of the SID device. Ian Duncombe tabled and was thanked for the set of figures he had down loaded for the period: • The Clerk reported that he had obtained some dog fouling notices from HDC and that he had handed them to Andy Wall. The Clerk also reported that the dog bin referred to in last month’s meeting had been delivered and had been erected opposite Gandys on the A4304. The Clerk was requested to contact HDC to arrange for the bin to be emptied on a regular basis. • Tom Evans was invited by the Chairman to outline proposals for the acquisition of a parish based defibrillator. Mr Evans indicated that an opportunity has arisen for North Kilworth to acquire a defibrillator. A Public Access Defibrillator would be a valuable asset to the parish of North Kilworth. It could be deployed quickly by anyone to begin emergency treatment to a person experiencing a heart attack. This early intervention is essential to survival of the individual. Its location and status will be known to the Ambulance service (EMAS) and it is fully integrated into their emergency response. The automated external defibrillator (AED) would be in a secure box sited in North Kilworth village in a prominent and easily reached location. It would be of an approved type of defibrillator that can become accessible following a 999 call. It would be purchased from Community Heartbeat Trust, an approved supplier that liaises with EMAS. He and others would like to raise funds to purchase one. Monies have already been pledged to buy the AED. Other funding will come from local initiatives with the help of the Masharani Patient Participation Group (MPPG) in Lutterworth of which we are all members. The MPPG has successfully raised funds for two defibrillators. Additionally an application is to be made to the Leicestershire Big Society Grant Fund. The documentation and evidence is being prepared. The first tranche applications, and the most likely to succeed, must be received at County Hall by 15th March. For this application to succeed it must have the approval and endorsement of the County Councillor. A request has been sent to Mr Hart and a reply received stating his support. Councillor Smith added his support for the purchase of the equipment. The support of the North Kilworth Parish Council is essential as it would be the required formally constituted body that makes the application to the Big Society Grant Fund and acts as a guardian of the funds raised until the purchase is made. After some discussion it was agreed to submit a bid to the County Council’s Big Society Fund and that the Clerk be empowered to sign the necessary documents. • The Chairman reported that he had received letters of resignation from the Tree Wardens Anne Hampson and Barry Houghton. Councillor Hardwick agreed to include an advertisement for volunteer/s in the next Newsletter. The Clerk was requested to send a letter of thanks to both Anne and Barry thanking them for their comments on tree applications over the past years. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVISION The Chairman reported that matter was still on going with further meetings scheduled. The Parish Council noted the letter from Godfrey Peyton regarding the possible use of land on South Kilworth Road which had been registered in HDC’s Strategic Land Availability Assessment 2011 published in February 2012. They recognised that the site in particular had not scored highly in the recent assessment of potential sites for affordable housing. The Parish Council felt that the potential use was the responsibility of HDC in assessing the release of suitable land for development. SWINFORD WINDFARM COMMUNITY FUND The Chairman indicated that there was to be a further meeting later this month. The Clerk reported that he had informed the Steering Group of the Council’s decision. PARISH PLAN/NORTH KILWORTH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN The Chairman reported that revision meetings were still continuing with the aim being to complete the revision by Christmas 2012. A suggestion was made that it would be appropriate to use the remaining Heritage Money to finance the printing of the revised document. ALL WEATHER PLAY AREA. The Clerk reported that he had banked £1175.29 of which £1132.29 was the profit from the Safari Supper, the remainder £43.00 was from the use of the Floodlit Play Area. An electricity bill had been received from e-on for £109.49 and would be paid by direct debit in due course. The Chairman indicated that he had received a copy of the Safety Report for the Play Area from HDC. He indicated that some expenses would be incurred in the repair of certain items. The Clerk was requested to contact Julie Fish regarding suitable persons to carry out the required work. The report did not contain any requests that a second exit be formed. At the close of business on 13th January the amount of money held in the Current Account was £6342.94 and the amount held in the Reserve Account on 30th September 2011 was £19790.77. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday25th April 25th 2012 in the PARISH Hall at 7.45 pm.
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