Minutes – June 23

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 6.30PM AT EAST KESWICK
VILLAGE HALL ON 20
th June 2023
PRESENT Cllrs Batty, Waterfield, Groves, Bailey, Edwards, Harrison
APOLOGIES
Apologies received from Cllr Ballmann
RESIDENTS FORUM
None in attendance
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY AND OTHER INTEREST
Declarations made by Cllr Groves item 7.1.3
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 16
th May 2023
The minutes of the meeting held on 16
th May 2023 were approved.
MATTERS ARISING
4 4.1 It was AGREED to report by exception on the attached Issue Log.
5 To consider and decide upon planning and landscape applications:
5.1 23/03200/FU Glen House Harewood Road: Demolition of existing conservatory and
erection of replacement single storey extension to rear – no objection
5.2 23/03025/FU – 2 Church Drive, single storey side/rear extension – no objection
6 Matters requested by Councillors:
6.1 King Charles III Coronation memorial benches (DH) – Cllr Harrison has made contact with
Vicki Nunns of LCC and Cllr Robinson, Cllr Harrison will provide an update when a cost is
received
6.2 EKSA Pitch Advisory Inspection (BG) – It was noted Cllr Groves had progressed this and
the report is written, just waiting to receive the report. Thanks were given to Cllr Waterfield
and Geoff Waterfield for their assistance given to clear the cut grass from the pitch.
6.3 Memorial Planter update – It was agreed for Mark, GGS to contact David Bowes to move
this forward. Cllr Groves confirmed awaiting an update on the tree delivery.
6.4 East Keswick Sports Association funding update – Cllr Groves confirmed West Riding FA
will prepare a Pitch Inspection/analysis and this will give us access to funding opportunities.
Cllr Groves confirmed he has arranged for the balance of EKSA monies to be transferred
from the previous bank account to EKPC account. On transfer to EKPC bank account it
became evident that the EKSA bank account had been held in the incorrect company name
which the Councillors were previously unaware of.
6.5 EKSA Long Term Plan- . It was noted that Leeds Superkings Cricket Club are currently in
discussions with EKSA and will attend the next PC meeting in July. Cllr Groves presented
a request to the PC for future consideration of purchasing maintenance equipment for
EKSA.
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6.6 Pavement Creep (BG)– Cllr Waterfield confirmed an incident report has been submitted to
LCC. Cllr Waterfield to follow up with Cllr Robinson.
6.7 Adopt a memorial tree – Cllr Bailey to follow up.
6.8 Crabtree Lane car park pot holes (DH) – It was agreed Cllr Harrison to follow up and
contact LCC Highways.
6.9 Land Purchase update (AB) – A further update to be provided next meeting
6.10 Newcomers Lunch – It was agreed to provide a two course meal at a cost of £14/15
per head. Cllr Edwards to liaise with the Pub.
6.11 Village Walks – Cllr Bailey confirmed the short walk on 14th June was a success.
Cllr Batty confirmed the long walk will take place on 21st June at 7pm.
7 7.1 Financial Matters
The following accounts were AGREED and approved for payment:
7.1.1. EKVH £30.00
7.1.2. Zurich Town and Parish Policy Insurance £993.32
7.1.3. Cllr Groves expenses – £555.89 EKSA groundswork
7.1.4. Collingham Junior Football Club – 50% contribution towards defibrilator £375.00
7.2.It was AGREED to pay the following payments previously authorised, clerk’s salary and
Inland Revenue.

  1. To notify the Clerk of matters for inclusion on the agenda of the next meeting
  2. To confirm the date of the next meeting as Tuesday 18
    thJuly 2023.
    The meeting closed at 7.40pm.
    Signed:
    A Batty
    Chair of East Keswick Parish Council
    Issue Log
    1.1 Neighbourhood plan
    1.2 East Keswick Sports Association
    1.3 EKWT
    1.4 Playground
    1.5 Bins, waste and recycling – LCC
    1.6 Village Paths Project
    1.7 Replacement white railings at City Square
    1.8 Traffic camera
    1.9 Parish Walks
    1.10 Defibrilator
    1.11 Village Trees
    1.12 Newcomers Lunch
    1.13 Maintenance of War Memorial
    1.14 Outer North East Meeting
    1.15 Marsh Footpath repairs
    1.15 Bus route X99
    1.16 Car Park Picnic Bench