Full Council Minutes - 11th August 2025
Monday 11 August 2025 at 7pm in Crowland Community Hub, Hall Street, Crowland
Present: Cllrs. Bryan Alcock, Reg Boot, Jon Boor, Peter Davis, Annette Williams, Graham Searle, David Kempton, Jordon Bloom, Cathi Elphee, Darren Warner & Peter Stowe.
Also in attendance: G Hawkes, Clerk (minute taker).
62) Apologies for Absence – Cllrs Jay Levesley, Katie Pepper & Jack Turner.
63) Declaration of Interests – Cllr Searle – re SHPVCS – non pecuniary
64) To approve the Minutes of the Previous Meeting – 7 July 2025
Min ref 57 should read Court not Road
Confidential minutes should read Peter Stowe, not Peter Snow.
Proposed by Cllr Boot, seconded by Cllr Bloom – all agreed, Cllr Kempton abstained.
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65 To receive an update on progress & resolutions for the meeting held on 7 July 2025. |
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There have been ongoing issues regarding heavy lorries using Deeping Bank and the A1073, although the contract may have ended the damage to the bank needs to be reported on Fix My Street
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66. Chairman’s Report. |
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A report was distributed prior to the meeting. Co-opted Cllr Stowe was welcomed to his first meeting. Following the meeting on the 30 June when representatives of the council met with SHDC regarding the future of CCTV we still await a full report. The Government re-organisation progresses slowly with various options being considered. Thanks were given to Paul for keeping on top of the grass cutting and watering, also to Tina Croxford for covering the Senior Clerk's absence on holiday.
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67. Amenities Committee. |
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A report was distributed to members prior to the meeting. The inspection of the adventure playground equipment has taken place and we await the report. The skatepark has also been inspected and remedial work will be arranged post the school holiday. The pavilion replacement of cladding will start week commencing 26 August. As reported following the last council meeting with CTFC about the goals storage a secure area has been created next to the Implement shed and the Scout Hut. The grinding of one tree stump has been done. A memorandum of understanding will need to be to be agreed with CTFC setting out the responsibilities of each party. Proposed by Cllr Searle – Seconded by Cllr Kempton - and all agreed.
Cllr Kempton reported that a final report for the new pavilion has been received and is underwhelming so more work in house will be needed by the Working Party.
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68. Finance and Admin Committee |
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To consider the Chairmans report and any recommendations therein. A report was distributed prior to the meeting. The local government pay award has been agreed at 3.2% from 1 April for our office staff. There is an updated version published of the Financial Regulations which will need to be considered against our own published procedures.
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69. Accounts for Payment. |
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A report was distributed prior to the meeting. To note bank balances and investments at 31.07 2025 Account ending 338 £ 566,094.12 Account ending 461 £ 29,569.94 Petty cash £ 32.96 It was proposed, seconded and resolved,
Proposed by Cllr Davis– Seconded by Cllr Elphee - and all agreed.
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Farms & Gardens Committee |
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A report was distributed prior to the meeting. An allotment inspection is due to be completed, currently we have 10 full allotments and 13 half allotments vacant. Adventure playground – weeds around the perimeter need strimming. Paul and Stuart are keeping up well with the work and watering at the moment.
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Planning Committee |
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A report was distributed prior to the meeting. There were no further questions. The expected planning application from Allison Homes for 80 new dwellings has been received and will need review by the planning committee.
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72. Safety & Security Committee |
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The latest crime figures will be available at the next meeting
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73. Assets Working Party. |
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To consider the Chairman's report which was distributed prior to the meeting. No payment has been received for work on the attenuation pond this will be chased. Quotes will be requested for work that is needed to comply with the conditional requirements on the Cemetery planning application. Proposed Thorney Road development site – the developers have requested additional time to submit the planning application.
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74. VJ Day celebrations |
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Cllr Williams has done a promotional poster. Cllr Stowe is writing the proclamation. There will be a 2 minutes silence at the cenotaph. The Beacon will be lit as part of a low key celebration on the 15 August.
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75. Activities on the Snowden relating to the Rock bus. |
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In the absence of any promotion it has been suggested that an event is planned for later in the year.
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76. Matters to be considered for inclusion on a future Council Agenda |
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None. |
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The meeting finished at 09.50 pm |
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