2024 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Action

150    To receive an update on progress & resolutions for the meeting held on 4 November 2024. 

Full council minutes

1. The Clerk is now chairing the monthly staff meeting.
2. The paved area around the Bungalow investment has been authorised the Clerk will chase for an update.
3. A letter of thanks has been sent to the organisers of the fireworks event.

Planning

      1) Clerk to contact Margaret Beardshaw to discuss Abbey clock.

F&G

1. Reform Street hedge – the contractors have revisited and done further work but not up to standard – the Clerk will chase.
2. An initial order of hedge plants has been planted at the new cemetery.

Amenities

1. Compound tree removal – deferred until position clarified with CTFC the Clerk has written.

Clerks outstanding issues

1.  To arrange an update meeting with Meridian Solar.
2.  Site visit to Thorney Road re dropped kerb.
3.  Arrange site meeting at the allotments with the National Grid.

TC

TC

151    Chairman’s Report.

It is with great sadness that we have to note the death of Cllr Michael Atkinson who had served on the Parish Council for 47 years.

My thanks to everyone who helped organise and or attend the Remembrance Day events, it was great to see the number of people attending both on Sunday and Monday.

The Fireworks event turned out to be a very successful event attended by a very large number of people. Particular thanks to the Clerk who persevered to the eleventh hour to ensure all of the requirements were in place.

May I also thank Cllr Boor, our Staff and everyone involved in the Christmas light switch on which again was well attended, letters of thanks will be sent to Mr Green, Mr Strickland for their involvement

May I take this opportunity to wish all members and staff a very happy and peaceful Christmas & New Year.

TC

152    Amenities Committee.

To consider the Chairmans report and any recommendations therein. A report was distributed to members prior to the meeting. The bowls clubhouse is now in position Cllr Kempton will draft a memorandum of understanding setting out the arrangement for the transfer of toilet which will remain in ownership of the Council. The Clerk will check the insurance situation.

Proposed by Cllr Boor – Seconded by Cllr Davis and all agreed.

An update on the Pavilion development will be provided in Committee.

Zip wire – the contractors have advised that some of the cabling needs replacing which will increase the cost from £892.32 by an additional £352.68.

Proposed by Cllr Boor – Seconded by Cllr Boot and all agreed.

Tennis court refurbishment – Cllr Davis reported that he had arranged for a contractor to visit the site before preparing a quotation.

153    Finance and Admin Committee

To consider the Chairmans report and any recommendations therein. A report was distributed prior to the meeting.

The RFO has prepared the budgets for 2025-2026 which is showing it will be a challenging year. The proposed budget for 2025-2026 shows income of £168,542 and expenditure of £319,131 which will require a precept of £150,589. This represents an increase precept of 7.7% compared to the previous year.

Proposed by Cllr Boor – Seconded by Cllr Davis and all agreed.

154    Accounts for Payment.

A report was distributed prior to the meeting.

To note bank balances and investments at 26th November 2024

Account ending 338       £ 442,910.06

Account ending 461       £   17,491.60

Petty cash                      £          29.10

It was proposed, seconded and resolved,

1. Orders for payment made in the sums of £ 16,523.79
2. Incomes received in the amounts of £ 12,579.79 in November 2024 be noted.

Proposed by Cllr Williams – Seconded by Cllr Davis and all agreed.

155    Farms & Gardens Committee

       To consider the Chairmans report and any recommendations therein, a report was

        distributed prior to the meeting.

        There is a requirement for our allotment holders, who keep chickens, to register them with

        DEFRA, the Clerk will write to those effected.

        Cllr Boor also reported that he will invite a number of representatives to view our machinery

        So that they can recommend a replacement strategy.                 

TC

156.     Planning Committee

To consider the minutes of the recent meeting and any recommendations therein.

A report was distributed prior to the meeting, matters for discussion are included separately on the agenda.

The Chairman reported that a stanchion in Trinity Court has rotted and needs work to remove the rotten part and replace.

157     Safety & Security Committee

The latest figures had been circulated prior to the meeting.

158     Assets Working Party.

To Chairman gave a verbal update.

Option land agreement is still progressing slowly, an overage agreement has been agreed in principle.

Development site – a planning agreement will be submitted but the four month deadline has been removed as a planning condition.

The planning application for the cemetery will be delayed as the planning officer will visit to advise on the bio diversity improvement required.

159  Emergency planning

The Clerk has spoken to the officer at Lincolnshire County Council and will liaise with Cllr Boot who has done some initial work.

GJH

160  Matters to be considered for inclusion on a future Council Agenda.

A member of the public attended and expressed concern at the Highways proposals for parking restrictions in North Street, members agreed for this to be added to the agenda for the next meeting.