Agenda for Potters Marston Parish Meeting on Thursday, 19th May, 2011, 7.00 p.m.

Minutes

0116 272 7638, Potters Marston Parish Meeting - Thursday, 19th May, 2011 7.00 p.m.

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Proposed venue: Brooks Room

Contact: Mrs D Johnson

Items
No.	Item
1.	ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Minutes: The Clerk invited nominations for the election of Chairman to the Potters Marston Parish Meeting for the ensuing year.
2.	Minutes PDF 55 KB View the background to item 2. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 27 May 2010 ,as circulated, were approved and signed as a correct record.
3.	Matters arising from the Minutes View the background to item 3. View the decision for item 3. Minutes: Sandpit Farm Parishioners expressed their concerns over the ongoing issues with Sandpit Farm. The Chairman read out an email to the meeting from the Council’s Enforcement Officer which stated that ‘ Following the refusal of the planning application which had been submitted by the occupiers, the Council has had several meetings with the owner of the land and have requested a reduction of the amount of vehicles stored there. The owner of the land has indicated that he wishes to submit a further application in the very near future and the Council is awaiting that application. It is noted that further development of the site has occurred with the erection of two buildings and this is being pursued as a separate matter. Councillor E White explained the planning process to the meeting and answered Parishioners questions. The Chairman requested that he be kept informed of the situation at Sandpit Farm. Grit Box on Pingle Lane The Chairman reported that he had contacted Leicestershire County Council regarding the provision of a grit box, and was advised that they are no longer provided free of charge. The Chairman pointed out that the Parish Meeting did not receive any financial assistance and therefore would not be in a position to purchase a grit box. Councillor E White confirmed that he would look into the matter. Please see the attached response to Councillor White from Leicestershire County Council.
4.	Any Other Business View the background to item 4. Minutes: Parishioners raised concerns over road safety issues in respect of speeding vehicles along Huncote Road/Stanton Lane and enquired whether traffic speed reducing measures could be implemented. Councillor E White confirmed that he would contact Leicestershire County Council Highways Department. Please see the attached response to Councillor White from Leicestershire County Council Highways Department.
5.	Date of next meeting View the background to item 5. View the decision for item 5. Minutes: That the next Parish Meeting be arranged for a date in November 2011 in consultation with the Chairman.