Council Meeting – 21 January 2025

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 21st January 2025, 730pm at East Keswick

Village Hall

Present: Cllrs Batty (Chair), Waterfield (Vice-Chair), Bailey, Ballmann, Edwards, Groves, Harriso
Clerk: Cruse
Residents Forum: None

1. Public Forum
   None.
2. Apologies
   None.
3. Declarations of Interest
   Cllr Batty declared an interest in item 8.2
4. Minutes
   RESOLVED to approve minutes of the meetings held on 10th December 2024 and 17th December 2024.
5. Clerk Report
   5.1 Neighbourhood Plan
   It was advised that the document needed work doing to make it suitable for submission and further
   grants may be available for production of the document.
   RESOLVED that Cllrs Ballmann and Waterfield to work on finalising the docum
   RESOLVED to look into current grants available for Neighbourhood Plans.
   RESOLVED that Clerk would research election costs for a Parish referendum on the plan.
   5.2 Business Plan
   The next steps were discussed and the recommendation to appoint the Parish Council as a corporate
   trustee of the East Keswick Sports Association agreed.
   RESOLVED to instruct legal firm to handle trustee appointment in the next quarte
   RESOLVED that Clerk to discuss existing constitution & powers with Yorkshire Local Council Association
   (YLCA) and draft Asset Register.
   5.3 Road Closures
   Confirmed closures on Cleavesty Lane (4/2/25-6/2/25) and Main Street (31/3/25-4/4/25) wer
   discussed.
   RESOLVED that Cllr Batty would discuss impact of Main St closure and potential mitigation with
   Ward Cllr Firth.
   5.4 Crabtree Lane Car Park Fundraising
   Clerk reported on acceptability of voluntary donations for users from outside the Parish.
   RESOLVED that Clerk would seek advice on setting bylaws.
   5.5 The Bull Pound, Moor Lane
   Communications from existing tenant discussed.
   RESOLVED that Cllr Batty would get valuation from local Estate Agent.
   5.6 Newcomers’ Lunch
   On hold pending the resolution of issues at The Duke of Wellington.
   5.7 Village Litter Pick
   Resurrecting the Spring community litter pick was discussed.
   RESOLVED that Clerk would contact Leeds City Council about potential timings and equipment loan.
6. Planning Applications
   6.1 24/07184/FU/NE
   Construction of a detached garage and a car parking bay to side; widening of existing steps. Craven
   Bank, Harewood Road, Collingham.

6.2 24/07406/FU/NE
Small single storey garage/workshop extension to rear of existing single storey semi-detached garage/
workshop.14 Allerton Drive, East Keswick.
RESOLVED that Council had no objections to the applications.

7. Matters Requested by Councillors
   7.1 East Keswick Wildlife Trust Funding
   Awaiting a proposal from the chairman of East Keswick Wildlife Trust.
   7.2 Lumby Lane / Whitegates Pavement Creep
   Awaiting a response from Leeds City Council (LCC).
   RESOLVED that Clerk/Cllr Harrison would log a request for an update with LCC Highways and
   Transportation.
   7.3 Stile wear on footpath behind the Grove
   Awaiting a response from Leeds City Council.
   7.4 VE Day
   Potential event in conjunction with East Keswick Village Hall (EKVH) discussed.
   RESOLVED to have further discussions with EKVH about nature of event.
   RESOLVED to speak to local interest groups to gauge interest in involvement.
8. Financial Matters
   8.1 Bank Account Balances
   The balances of the current account and the business (savings) account were presented.
   8.2 Accounts for Payment
   The list of payments from 17th December 2024 to 20th January 2025 were presented. One invoice was
   queried.
   RESOLVED to approve the list of payments bar one queried amount.
   8.3 Precept
   RESOLVED to sign the Precept Return for 2025.
   8.4 External Accountant Appointment
   Cllr Batty advised on local interest in the role.
   RESOLVED that Cllr Waterfield would produce job descriptions for the roles of auditor and accountan
9. Matters for Inclusion
   Cllrs requested an item on Paths Partnership.
   RESOLVED to include on the Agenda for the next meeting.
10. Next Meeting
    RESOLVED that the next ordinary meeting would be Tuesday 18th February 2025 at 7.30pm.
    The meeting closed at 9pm.
    These minutes were recorded and prepared by O Cruse, Clerk.