Minutes – Apr 25

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 15th April 2025, 730pm at East Keswick Village Hall

Present: Cllrs Batty (Chair), Ballmann, Groves Clerk: Cruse

Residents Forum: None 1. Public Forum

None.

2. Apologies

Received from Cllrs Waterfield and Bailey. RESOLVED to approve reasons for absence.

3. Declarations of Interest

None.

4. Minutes

RESOLVED to approve minutes of the meeting held on 18th March 2025.

5. Clerk Report

5.1 Councillor Vacancy
Next steps for co-option of a new Councillor were discussed.
RESOLVED that Clerk would issue eligibility forms to candidates and organise interviews with Councillors.

5.2 Neighbourhood Plan
Documents received, Cllrs to review and discuss at next Parish Council Meeting. RESOLVED that Clerk would discuss next steps with Leeds City Council (LCC).

5.3 Sports Association
Initial legal advice sought on amending the trusteeship, awaiting feedback on next steps.

5.4 2021-2022 AGAR
Previously approved document reviewed and approved to be minuted and resubmitted. RESOLVED that Cllr Batty would issue notice for a period for the exercise of public rights. RESOLVED that Clerk would resubmit a completed form.

5.5 The Duke of Wellington
Awaiting an update from Stonegate on potential sale.

5.6 Playground Inspection
Wickstead to carry out an inspection in the next 16-20 weeks.

5.7 Pavement Creep
Awaiting a response from the Highways department on works to take place.

5.8 Stile wear on footpath behind the Grove Awaiting updates from LCC.

5.9 Village Litter Pick
To take place on Sunday 27th April.
RESOLVED that Clerk would issue a poster for the event. RESOLVED that Clerk would collect and manage litter grabbers.

6. Planning Applications

6.1 For Consideration
25/01850/FU/NE Sandpiper, Main St, East Keswick
Demolition of existing conservatory; construction of single storey infill extension; replace garage door with window; new pitched roof to garage; new sliding doors to rear; new ground and first floor windows to side
RESOLVED that there was no objection

6.2 Decisions made by LCC
25/00782/FU Paddock View, Wharfe Bank 25/00304/TR 22 Church Drive

7. Matters Requested by Councillors

Approved Approved

None requested.

8. Financial Matters

8.1 Bank Account Balances Community Account
Sports Association Account Savings Account

£26,185.69 £2,283.55 £26,224.80

8.2 Accounts for Payment
The list of payments from 14th March to 11th April 2025 were presented. RESOLVED to approve the list of payments.

8.3 External Accountant Appointment
The appointment of a new accountant, Parker Hartley & Co, was approved.
RESOLVED that Clerk would gather all previous documents from Philip Oddy and share with John Hartley.

9. Matters for Inclusion

None.

10. Next Meeting

RESOLVED that the village assembly would take place on Tuesday 13th May at 7.30pm after ordinary Parish Council meeting at 6.30pm.

The meeting closed at 830pm.
These minutes were recorded and prepared by O Cruse, Clerk.