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Parish Liaison meeting – 3 December 2014

W lWelcome

John RichardsonH d f C i S iHead of Community Services

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Area working and general updates

Pritesh PadaniyaFinance Team Managerg

W dWendy MayCommunity Focus Team Leader

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Local Council Tax Scheme grant• 18 Nov – Cabinet agreed in principle to continue the grantsg p p g• mid Dec – Finance Team to write to all Parish/Town Councils 

with provisional figures• 13 Jan – Cabinet set to agree Council Tax base for 2015/16

note – the district council is not changing eligibility for Council Tax

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Community Focus• Officer per area• Area action plans• Supporting complex/long term issues/problems• Communication and information – ‘point of contact’• Liaison between services and officers• Delivery of district wide initiatives (Small grants scheme, 

£20,000 for Seven, Free tree scheme, Parish liaison, special ti lt ti C it Ri ht t i i f dimeetings, consultations, Community Rights, training, funding 

advice etc.)

Community Focus Team contact detailsCommunity Focus Team ‐ contact details

District wide and special projectsWendy May – 01530 454769 wendy.may@nwleicestershire.gov.uk 

A hb M h d M iAshby, Measham and MoiraEmma Trahearn – 01530 454567 emma.trahearn@nwleicestershire.gov.ukCoalville AreaCatherine Ridgway – 01530 454740catherine.ridgway@nwleicestershire.gov.ukg y@ gNorthern ParishesGillian Squires – 01530 454771gillian squires@nwleicestershire gov ukgillian.squires@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

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Local Plan update

Ian NelsonPlanning Policy Team Manager

Limits to development drop in sessionsLimits to development – drop in sessions3pm to 7.30pm

• Coalville area ‐Wednesday 10 December(Coalville Urban Area, Ravenstone, Heather, Ibstock, Ellistown)Ravenstone Institute, Leicester Road, Ravenstone LE67 2AQ, ,

• Northern Parishes ‐ Thursday 11 December(Castle Donington, Kegworth, Long Whatton, Belton, Swannington, Breedon, Coleorton, Worthington Diseworth)Worthington, Diseworth)Kegworth Village Hall – Nottingham Road, Kegworth, DE74 2EH

• Ashby, Measham and Moira area ‐ Tuesday 16 Decembery, y(Albert Village, Appleby Magna, Ashby de la Zouch, Blackfordby, Donisthorpe, Oakthorpe, Measham, Moira, Packington)St Laurence’s Church Hall – High Street, Measham, DE12 7HZ

Limits to development consultationLimits to development – consultation

All consultation materials can be viewed at:All consultation materials can be viewed at:

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Complete the on‐line consultation at:

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Electronic planning applications pilot update

Sarah WorrallPrincipal Planning Officer (Team Leader)

Neighbourhood planning in North West LeicestershireNeighbourhood planning in North West Leicestershire

Ellistown and Battleflat Parish Council

Gary Kirk

Ashby de la Zouch Town Council

Jack Fargher

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Parish and Town Council elections 2015

M l PhilliMel PhillipsDemocratic and Support Services Team Manager

Louise BeestonElectoral Services OfficerElectoral Services Officer

ContentsContents Obj ti• Objective

• Boundary ReviewDistrib tion of Packs• Distribution of Packs

• NominationsRegistration of Political Parties• Registration of Political Parties

• Other IssuesImportant Dates to Note• Important Dates to Note

• Questions?

ObjectiveObjective

That all individuals involved i thi k t thin this process work together to ensure the smooth runningto ensure the smooth running of the nomination processof the nomination process.

Boundary ReviewBoundary Review

• Any changes following the recent Boundary Review come into effect for the elections in May 2015

• There are no changes to parish boundariesg• Parishes that are to be warded from May 2015

that were not previously – Castle Donington,that were not previously Castle Donington, Coleorton, Hugglescote & Donington le Heath, Kegworth, Measham & WhitwickKegworth, Measham & Whitwick

• Currently warded parishes where the ward boundaries will change from May 2015 – Ashbyboundaries will change from May 2015 – Ashby de la Zouch, Ashby Woulds & Ibstock

Distribution of PacksDistribution of PacksThe pack includes:-The pack includes:

• Nomination Paper • Candidate Consent• Candidate Consent• Political Registration Form

El ti Ti t bl• Election Timetable • Key Dates

You will be given as many packs as seats available in your parish. Those with warded parishes will have packs for each ward. Please seek advice on anything on which you are unsure and do not accept complete forms butanything on which you are unsure and do not accept complete forms but ensure they are delivered to the Council Offices.

Nomination TimetableNomination TimetableNominations in ited from Th rsda 26th March 2015• Nominations invited from Thursday, 26th March 2015

• Hours of delivery must be during office hours 8 45• Hours of delivery must be during office hours – 8.45 am – 5.00 pm

• Deadline for receipt 4.00 pm Thursday 9th April 2015

• Delivery MUST be BY HAND to these Council Offices – nominations cannot be accepted if received by postreceived by post

• Informal checking process available – noInformal checking process available no appointment necessary

QualificationsQualifications

• Minimum age 18• Registered as a local government elector for the g g

parish for which you are standing• Having during whole of preceding 12 months :-Having during whole of preceding 12 months :

– Occupied as owner or tenant land or premises in the parish.parish.

– Principal or only place of work in the parish– Resided in the parish or within 4.8 kms of it.Resided in the parish or within 4.8 kms of it.

• Must not be disqualified from holding office

Who is disqualified?q• Hold any paid office or employment for the

parish where standingparish where standing• Subject to bankruptcy restriction or interim order

Wi hi b f d f l i b• Within 5 years before day of election been convicted of any offence which has had passed

th t f i i t [ h thon them a sentence of imprisonment [whether or not suspended] for a period of not less than 3

th ith t th ti f fimonths without the option of a fine.• This is not a complete list – the full list is

complex and the candidate should consult the relevant legislation and/or seek legal advice.

Consent to NominationConsent to Nomination

• Date of consent must be within one month before close of nomination

• Ensure form is signedEnsure form is signed

Must be received before the deadline for close• Must be received before the deadline for close of nominations

Descriptions/EmblemsDescriptions/Emblems• You may have a description which will appear under your

details on the ballot paper This must not exceed six wordsdetails on the ballot paper. This must not exceed six words and they must not mislead or infer party association.

• You may use the word ‘Independent’ or you may choose not to have a description at all.

• If you are representing a political party, you may use the description but only if it is registered.

• You must supply a certificate of authorisation signed by your party’s nominating officer.

• If you want your party’s emblem, you must also sign and submit an emblem request form before close ofsubmit an emblem request form before close of nominations.

Other Issues• It is important to ensure that where a parish is

d d th i ti i b ib d bwarded, the nomination paper is subscribed by electors from the ward where a candidate is standingstanding

• A candidate can withdraw their nomination byA candidate can withdraw their nomination by delivering a notice in writing to the Returning Officer at these offices by no later than 4.00 pm

Th d 9 A il 2015on Thursday 9 April 2015.

Ins fficient nominations ill res lt in those• Insufficient nominations will result in those nominated being elected uncontested –therefore no election. We will confirm in writingtherefore no election. We will confirm in writing after close of nominations.

Important Dates for your DiaryImportant Dates for your Diary.• Prospective Candidate event 11th February p y

2015, 6.30 pm in the Council Chamber, Coalville• Nominations invited from 26th March 2015• Close of Nominations - Not later than 4.00 pm

on 9th April 2015p• Last day for applications to be included on

register of electors in order to vote in the electiong- 20th April 2015

• Last day for requests for a new postal vote or to y q pchange or cancel an existing postal vote or proxy appointment - Not later than 5pm on 21st

201April 2015

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£20,000 for Seven and other funding

Wendy Mayy yCommunity Focus Team Leader

• 22 applications received• over 2100 residents registered to voteover 3500 votes placed

22 applications received over 2100 residents registered to voteover 3500 votes placed

£20 000 awards

• over 3500 votes placed• Awards announced on 17 December 2014 over 3500 votes placed Awards announced on 17 December 2014

£20,000 awards

Area one

10 applications received, total project value ‐ £833,000

• Youth activity provision (Castle Donington)Area two• A centre for scouting in the Whitwick area• Workout in Whitwick: Free fitness 4 familiesArea three• The sanctuary @ Castle Rock• A new community centre and garden• One stop shop for young people

£10,000 awardsp p y g p p

Area four• Worthington Church – provision of disabled                     

persons access, toilet and serveryArea five

8 applications received, total project value ‐ £207,000

• Bowls club pavilion (Castle Donington)• Kegworth community hub (Kegworth)

• Ashby Bath Grounds footpath for improved                accessibility

Area six• Skatepark for Measham

g y ( g )• Skittles Alley (Coalville)• ICT for ACT (Coalville and districtwide)• Newbold Playing Field• Community media mini bus (Appleby and Measham)

Area seven• South Street Sports (Ellistown)

y ( pp y )• Changing rooms comes to Donisthorpe youth club• Heather Village Hall

Small grants scheme www.nwleics.gov.uk/grants

l h d O t b 2014• launched October 2014• community and voluntary organisations• grants of up to £500 available• 50% match funding required (other funding or in‐kind)• new and innovative projects• on‐going grant scheme, no deadlines• application turnaround approx. 4 weeks

Green Footprints Community Challengewww.nwleics.gov.uk

Green Footprints Community Challenge supporting communities  to be cleaner and greener

• 2014 tree schemes – community orchards, working in partnership with the National Forest Company.Parishes supporting the 2014 schemeParishes supporting the 2014 scheme‐ Castle Donington‐ IbstockWhit i k‐Whitwick

• Small scale cleaner and greener projects – up to £300 available to support initiatives

l l h ( ff )‐ replacement lighting (energy efficient)‐ wildflower meadows‐ grass cutting equipment‐ soft fruit plantingsoft fruit planting‐ shrub/environmental improvements‐ daffodil planting

A £1 00 i i i i i iApprox. £1,500 remaining to support initiatives

U b hi hUrban area highway verge improvements

Typically trees, hedges, shrubbery, landscaping etc.

Expressions of interest received from:p• Ashby de la Zouch Town Council – clearing the banks of Gilwiskaw Brook• Castle Donington Parish Council – reseeding and planting of shrubs and bulbs• Coalville special expenses – various initiatives• Long Whatton and Diseworth Parish Council – footpath at The Green, Long Whatton  • Measham Parish Council – work to overgrown trees on Burton Road• Packington Parish Council – footpath installation• Swannington Parish Council – improving railings on Main Street

Next steps• Grounds maintainance specification and costs• Grounds maintainance – specification and costs• Parish/Town councils – seeking permissions and relevant licenses if not the landowner• 18 Dec – meeting to consider the applications• 19 Dec – parish/town councils contacted19 Dec  parish/town councils contacted

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Parish charter update

Emma TrahearnCommunity Focus officer

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Parish charter update• District and Parish/Town working party established/ g p y

Appleby Magna, Ashby de la Zouch Town Council, Belton, Castle Donington, Ellistown and Battleflat, Long Whatton and Diseworth and Oakthorpe, Donisthorpe and Acresford

Proposed timeframe• October and November ‐meeting/workshop sessions• December – update to Parish Liaison meetingp g• Draft to parishes for consideration – January/February 2015• March 2015 – update to Parish Liaison meeting

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Th k i d t d t

• Ashby Woulds TCl b

Thank you ‐ responses received to date:

• Measham PC• Appleby Magna PC• Breedon on the Hill PC• Castle Donington PC

• Oakthorpe, Donisthorpe & Acresford PC• Osgathorpe PC• Packington PC

• Charley PC• Coleorton PC• Ellistown and Battleflat PC

• Ravenstone with Snibston PC• Swannington PC• Whitwick PC

• Heather PC • Kegworth PC• Lockington cum Hemington PC• Long Whatton & Diseworth PC

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Q ti d iQuestion and answer session

2015 proposed future meeting dates:W d d 4 M h 5Wednesday 4 March, 5pmWednesday 3 June, 5pm

Wednesday 9 September, 5pmWednesday 2 December, 5pmWednesday ecember, 5pm