Agenda and minutes
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PDF 112 KBVenue: Elephant and Castle Thurlaston
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Election of Chairman Minutes: The Clerk invited nominations for the election of Chairman for the Leicester Forest West Parish Meeting. |
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To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 18 May 2015 (enclosed). Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 18 May 2105 ,as circulated, were approved as a correct record. |
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Matters arising from the Minutes Minutes: There were no issues to discuss. |
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Update on the Fosse Villages Neighbourhood Plan Minutes: The Chairman updated the residents on the Fosse Villages Neighbourhood Plan. The definition of the plan had been approved by Blaby District Council. The process would now include finalisation of a Pre –submission Plan for approval by Parish Councils.
Cllr Maggie Wright explained that LFW came under the umbrella of Thurlaston Parish Council.
The Chairman reported that she would produce a newsletter to residents, Cllr Maggie Wright also said that she would raise the matter of a newsletter for residents of LFW at the Thurlaston Parish Meeting. |
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Any Other Business Minutes: Strategic Rail Interchange Development
Residents discussed the possibility of a Strategic Rail Interchange Development which would include opening up the south bound access at Junction 2 of the M69, creating a rail freight interchange on the Leicester – Birmingham line between Burbage Common and Elmesthorpe and effectively creating a huge distribution centre between the M69 Jcn2 to Sapcote/ Stoney Stanton.
County Councillor E White advised that any plans would have to be determined by the Secretary of State at Westminster.
Police Authority Rural Watch
Residents and Councillors discussed the Police Authority Rural Watch which is a free scheme set up to support communities in their fight against rural crime.
The scheme consists of police officers and a network of people who share information about crimes in rural areas, and help reduce the opportunities for crime to take place.
To become a member of the scheme email – rural.watch@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Grass Verges – Peckleton Lane and Dans Lane
It was reported that the grass verges on Peckleton Lane and Dans Lane were overgrown and the Chairman confirmed that she would contact the Highways Department.
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Date of next meeting Minutes: The date of the next meeting to be arranged in consultation with the Chairman. |