Farms & Garden Committee Minutes - 27th October 2025
Farms & Garden - Monday 27 October 2025 at 7pm in the Parish Rooms, Hall Street, Crowland
Present: Cllr. Jon Boor (in the Chair)
Cllrs. Peter Davis, Bryan Alcock, Cathi Elphee, Peter Stowe, Graham Searle, Annette Williams and David Kempton.
Apologies for the Absence - none
In attendance: G Hawkes – Clerk (minute taker)
Jon thanked everyone for attending and a minute's silence was held for Cllr Reg Boot following his recent passing.
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Apologies for Absence |
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The meeting was advised that ni apologies had been received.. |
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Declarations of Interest - none |
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To approve the minutes of the last F&G meeting |
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It was proposed by Cllr Stowe and seconded by Cllr Elphee that the minutes of the previous meeting dated 18 August 2025 be accepted as a true record. This was agreed by all. There were no matters arising. |
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Trees & Hedges |
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A ) Quotations had been received for the cutting down of the Reform Street Hedge to 3ft, this will be discussed in the confidential part of the meeting. B) South Street replacement tree – we need to contact SHDC for their recommendation. C) 6 Croyland Way – boundary trees on the old Highway verge were last cut by LCC County Council and are not our responsibility. D) Members discussed the need to regularly review the condition of our trees and a tree policy will be considered, the Clerk will research |
TC
GJH
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The Clerk and Cllr Elphee will undertake an allotment inspection on the 4th November. |
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Cemetery |
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Cllr Boor advised that the new cemetery land had been topped. The council needs to comply with the planning conditions to progress the work. The planting scheme report will be completed by the Robert Doughty Consultancy who prepared the planning application. Two further reports are required the Biodiversity gain plan and how we will achieve the Biodiversity net gain, Company A had quoted £750 plus VAT and Company B £889 plus VAT. On the proposal of Cllr Elphee, seconded by Cllr Davis and agreed by all to accept the quotation of Company A. |
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Machinery replacement |
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Cllr Boor advised that various machinery demonstrations had been given to members to replace the Kubota grasscutter, and further demonstrations will be organised. |
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Maintenance of the Attenuation Pond |
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There are ongoing delays agreeing a way forward with Anglian Water and the management company. On the proposal of Cllr Elphee, seconded by Cllr Searle and agreed by all for Cllr Boor to undertake the maintenance required. |
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Hanging baskets watering |
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Members will discuss in the confidential part of the meeting. |
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Any other matters to be included on a future agenda |
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Allotment inspection report |
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Election of a vice chairman |
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“Closed Session”
The Public & Press were excluded from the meeting in accordance with the provision of Section 1 (2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings Act 1960). The items to be discussed being of a confidential nature.
Confidential
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Reform Street Hedge Maintenance |
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Prices received regarding the Reform St hedge. £280 annual growth £800 to reduce it down to 3-4 feet £1650 to reduce it to ground level £1800 to reduce it to ground level and stumps and roots ground out. On the proposal of Cllr Stowe, seconded by Cllr Elphee and agreed by all to accept the quote for £800 to reduce the height to 3-4 feet and reduce the width. |
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Matters relating to Hanging Basket Watering |
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Members agreed that for 2026 Enyas will not be included in the hanging basket plan due to Health & Safety issues reported by our workers. |
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The meeting ended at 8.40pm