The Democratic Services Officer invited nominations for the election of Chairman of the Leicester Forest West Parish Meeting.

The minutes of the meeting held on 16 May 2016 ,as circulated, were approved  as a correct record.

The Chairman reported that the grass verges on Peckleton Lane and Dans Lane had been cut.

Fosse Villages Neighbourhood Plan

The Chairman talked about the Neighbourhood Plan and said that 84% of the Parish had responded to the questionnaire in respect of the Issues and Options facing the Fosse Villages.

A Newsletter had been produced which set out the vision for 2029.

·         Individual character of Leicester Forest West

·         There are good opportunities for local work

·         Development is supported by new infrastructure

·         Impact of traffic is reduced

·         Important open areas are protected

·         New homes meet local housing needs – Leicester Forest West has few services and facilities and is not a sustainable location for new development. The plan is to designate the hamlet as countryside and restrict most new development happening there.

·         Local residents were keen that the woodland known as the Old Brake should be protected.

The final draft of the plan should be completed by June/July and would be presented to the Council.

Coventry Airport

The Chairman reported that there was a plan to alter the  flight path and that it would be over the Fosse Villages which may result in noise and pollution.

The Chairman advised that If there was any objections to this matter , then to let her know.

The date of the next meeting to be arranged in consultation with the Chairman for a date in May 2018.