Minutes – Oct 23

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 7.30PM AT EAST KESWICK
VILLAGE HALL ON 17th October 2023
PRESENT Cllrs Batty, Groves, Bailey, Edwards, Harrison
APOLOGIES
Apologies received from Cllrs Waterfield and Ballmann
RESIDENTS FORUM
None in attendance
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY AND OTHER INTEREST
Declarations made by Cllr Batty re item 7.1.3
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 19th September 2023
The minutes of the meeting held on 19th September 2023 were approved.
MATTERS ARISING
To consider and decide upon planning and landscape applications
23/06100/TR 2 Lumby Garth – Tree works – no comments
23/05540/FU 4 Keswick Grange – single storey side extension no comments
23/05482/FU 7 Wharfe Bank – alterations including part conversion of garage to form
habitable room no comments
23/05345/TR Rigton Croft The Paddock – T1 Cherry removal no comments
Matters requested by Councillors
Update on Highway issues, Church Drive ginnel
It was noted Church Drive ginnel has now been cut back. Ebor Way hedges cut
back, Cllr Bailey to follow up
Memorial benches (DH)
It was noted that June Gallant’s family are contributing towards a memorial bench in
her name, the location to be agreed. The Queens bench is being funded by the
Ward Council. The Kings bench will be funded by the PC, Cllr Harrison to provide
update.
Memorial Planter update (BG)
Cllr Groves confirmed this will be completed once the trees are available. Cllr
Bailey confirmed the Plant Centre will provide these by the end of November. Cllr
Edwards agreed to source a memorial plaque.
East Keswick Sports Association update (BG)
Cllr Groves noted that all villagers had now left the EKSA and confirmed no further
repair work has been completed on tractor and gangmower repairs. Cllr Groves
confirmed he is contacting West Riding FA in relation to funding options.
Adopt a memorial tree (BB)
To c/f to next meeting
EK Village Hall – Illingworth Field
It was agreed Cllr Batty will liaise with LCC re transferring the Outer North East Funding.
Update on War memorial information board (DH)
Cllr Harrison confirmed she has been liaising with the War Memorial Trust and will
provide an update at the next meeting in relation to a weatherproof board providing
information with QR code.
Playground equipment replacement and grant funding update
To c/f to next meeting (AW)
D Day 80 – 6 June 2024 working party update
Discussion re a possible event at the Sports Ground. To consider further in next PC
meeting.
Remembrance Sunday
It was agreed to commence at 12.145 on 12th November. Clerk to make
arrangements and confirm invitations to the event.
Newcomers Lunch update (NE)
To c/f to next meeting
Outer North East meeting – 1 November 2023
The date was noted for Councillors to attend where possible

Parish Precept Timetable
To be considered in January PC meeting
Financial Matters
The following accounts were AGREED and approved for payment:
EKVH £30.00
GGS – £1140.00
Creative Marketing
Iain Bullock – £1317.45 Winter preparation of cricket square
It was AGREED to pay the following payments previously authorised, clerk’s salary and
Inland Revenue.

To notify the Clerk of matters for inclusion on the agenda of the next meeting

To confirm the date of the next meeting as Tuesday 21stNovember 2023.

Signed:
A Batty
Chair of East Keswick Parish Council
Issue Log – update
1.1 Neighbourhood plan – Janet Thornton and Cllr Ballmann liaising to move this forward.
1.2 X99/X98 bus service – Cllr Batty chasing up with Ward Councillors
1.3 Defibrilator
1.4 EKWT
1.5 Playground – Cllr Waterfield requesting quotes for damaged equipment
1.6 Village Paths Project
1.7 Parish Walks
1.8 Village Trees
1.9 Newcomers Lunch
1.10 Maintenance of War Memorial
1.11 Outer North East Meeting
1.12 Marsh Footpath repair
1.13 Village Christmas Tree – Booked in to be delivered on 24th November. 4th December at
6.30pm Christmas lights will be illuminated.
1.14 Village Litter Pick
1.15 Allerton Drive
1.16 6th June 2024 : D-Day 80 Anniversary Guide