Minutes of the Meeting November 2023
LONG BENNINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
NOT YET APPROVED MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting
Held Monday 6th November 2023
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Public Forum |
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12 members of the public attended. Residents raised the issue of flooding on Church Street, questioning whether the newly installed flood alleviation scheme in the centre of the village was partly responsible. A resident from Westborough Lane reported trees on the riverbank and in the river that need reporting. ACTION CLERK A further resident questioned the lack of official flood warning. AM updated the meeting on the current position, advising that two months of rainfall fell in one day with 350 properties across Lincolnshire being flooded. It has generally been acknowledged that the pattern of this flooding was different to previous incidents. It was confirmed that the opinion of LCC is that the outflow impact is negligible and according to the modeling completed, the newly installed scheme would not have had an impact elsewhere. All affected residents were encouraged to submit a report via Fixmystreet and this will automatically result in eligibility to a Section 19 investigation where the issues and resolutions to the individual incidents will be documented. It was confirmed that the main Flood Alleviation Scheme has been completed with some additional works around the school being planned. AM is to request that when associated CCTV investigations are done in this area, that these are extended to Church St and The Pastures. ACTION AM It was suggested and agreed to put details of Fixmystreet in the next Saxonwell News ACTION CLERK A resident expressed concerns about speeding in the village and the poor condition of the footpaths on Church St. AM advised LCC have plans to look at the potential future issues in the village as it grows, including congestion, road safety, footpaths and HGV movements to Roseland Business Park. It was confirmed the condition of the footpaths on Church St are to be re-assessed by LCC. MB advised the Community Speedwatch volunteers need support – more volunteers are needed. |
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Meeting commenced at 7.40 pm |
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Present |
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Mark Newton (MN) Chairman, Geoff Fearn (GF) Vice-Chairman, Jane Bell (JB), Mick Walker (MW), Mick Brooks (MB), Carole Lee (CL), Daryl Walton (DW), John Leventhall (JL), Paul Wood (PW) and Jane Evans, Parish Clerk |
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23/176 |
Apologies for Absence |
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Iain Lyon (IL) due to work commitments and Ross Warman (RW)- apologies accepted. |
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23/177 |
Declarations of Interest. |
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To receive Disclosable Pecuniary Interests in accordance with the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012. None |
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23/178 |
Minutes & Matters Arising from Previous Meeting 2nd October 2023 |
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Matters Arising 23/142 – contact with Whitakers about parking remains outstanding. ACTION CLERK 23/166 – AM confirmed LCC advised the proposed traffic movements are acceptable. It was RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a true record. |
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23/179 |
County Council Report |
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Councillors were advised the proposed devolution has moved on with final details expected for the next full Council meeting in December and plans on course for mayoral elections in 2025. |
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23/180 |
District Council Report |
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Councillors were given a summary of the Committees that PW sits on and details of two major areas of concern. The first is the level of maintenance of the 6000 SKDC council houses and the second being the proposal by some Councillors to purchase the Deepings Leisure Centre. PW advised he expects this to be on the next Full Council meeting agenda and he will not be supporting this if it is proposed. |
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23/181 |
Planning |
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Applications – S23/1677 Marris Foston Ltd. Application for the erection of 2 no. additional poultry houses – RESOLVED no comment S23/1784 Nevard. Application for single storey and attic extension to side of dwelling, insertion of a catslide roof dormer to extension. Proposed front porch extension to replace old PVCU/Flat roof entrance. Demolition of garage and creation of new in and out driveway at 1 Church Street, Long Bennington. RESOLVED no comment S23/1790 Cooper Permission in Principle application for residential development of one dwelling at Redhouse Retreat, 5 Wheatsheaf Lane, Long Bennington. RESOLVED to object due to overcrowding/overdevelopment and restricted access. ACTION RW/Clerk S23/1814 Maxwell. Application for porch door canopy. Front extension. Rear extension to dwelling. Exterior alterations to existing at Priory Corner, 73 Church Street, Long Bennington. RESOLVED no comment. Planning Approvals – see agenda, no comment required. Planning Refusals – none Planning Appeals/Withdrawals – none Other planning issues – None |
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23/182 |
Flooding – to discuss flooding in the village as a result of Storm Babet. |
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No further comment – see Public Forum |
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23/183 |
Defibrillator at Village Hall – to discuss/approve replacement |
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Councillors were referred to the quotes and information from Community Heartbeat Trust. It was RESOLVED to approve Option 3 - being a replacement locked cabinet and new AED at a cost of £1595. It was agreed that no other quotes would be needed (further quotes could be sought from online businesses if necessary) and the reasons for provision from CHT being acknowledged - previous supplier, a registered charity providing help with homeless centres, providing ongoing support and governance, with properly tested equipment. ACTION CLERK Councillors were referred to an email (including links to three lights and associated costs) regarding the installation of a PIR wall light for above defibrillator at Village Hall – RESOLVED to approve the battery light costing £25.95 plus required batteries. ACTION CLERK |
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23/184 |
Gift of Land – to formally approve signing of the Transfer of Title |
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RESOLVED to sign the document subject to inclusion of the PC address. |
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Section 106 monies re Park View – to provide update on request for funding for car park and discuss tender report/quotes received |
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Councillors were advised that PW has told SKDC that unless further definitive information is received, a formal complaint about the process and the PC experience regarding applying for the S106 monies. It was agreed that an email is to be sent to Phil Jordan at SKDC confirming the PC wishes funds to be forwarded directly to the PC bank account. ACTION CLERK
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23/186 |
Village Hall Ownership Structure – to discuss current position |
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An update/summary of the process was provided, confirming Janet Thurston has resigned as Trustee of St James’s Hall and our solicitor has provided JL with a project plan. It was confirmed re-assignment of the lease is to be completed to protect and retain the insurance of the hall. |
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23/187 |
Gateway Project – to discuss current position with contractors for installation and possible solutions. |
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Councillors were advised the required additional quotes have now been submitted to the grant provider. |
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23/188 |
Chairman’s and Clerk’s Report |
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Chairman’s Report No report Clerks Report Councillors were referred to the attached report. No further issues raised/comment |
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23/189 |
Finance |
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Councillors were referred to the attached schedule of invoices for payment totalling £4651.44 RESOLVED – to pay the invoices. ACTION Clerk to arrange payment. Monthly financial reports were provided, Cllrs were referred to the revised Summary Budget circulated at the meeting, reflecting contribution towards VH floor refurb. Community Cleaner hours worked and payment – approved. To approve purchase of PIR wall light for above defibrillator at Village Hall – see 23/183 above |
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23/190 |
Reports |
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Playing Fields Management Committee – Cllrs were referred to a plan to develop the Playing Field and Pavilion. 70% of the development costs would be covered by Football Foundation funding with a possible contribution of circa £15k required from the PC sinking fund. Agreement in principle to use sinking fund monies was sought and this was agreed subject to more clarity from the PFMC regarding longer term plans and capital expenditure. Village Hall Management Committee – it was confirmed the fundraising fashion show was well attended, the Local History Society may close and on 24th November, the Christmas tree lights will be turned on. School Liaison – no report Emergency Planning Group Report – no report Road Safety – it was suggested and agreed to ask AM to request that a Cllr joins LCC consultants when they survey the village parking and road safety. ACTION CLERK/AM Police Report – AM is to attend a remote meeting with the Police Commissioner, with questions having been submitted already regarding the lack of local policing. Footpaths & Streetlights – Cllrs were referred to the issue raised regarding parking in the layby on Lilley Street with a trailer causing an obstruction in the footpath. Further, the dropped kerb needs to be protected. Ownership of the trailer is to be established and the original purpose of the layby is to be investigated. ACTION CLERK The bollards erected on Acklands Lane were referred to and an update from AM requested – ACTION CLERK Witham Meadow – No report |
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23/191 |
Correspondence |
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Councillors referred to attached list of correspondence received during the last month. Cllrs referred to Item 18 regarding street naming of the new development near the Playing Field. It was suggested that North End Crescent is put forward. ACTION CLERK
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23/192 |
Items for next agenda and Parish News Report. |
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Next agenda – Village gateway, S106 monies/carpark tenders, Village Hall transfer of title Parish News - Fixmystreet |
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23/193 |
Date of next meeting – 4th December 2023 |
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Meeting Closed 9.04pm |
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Signed Mark Newton Designation Chairman Date 4th December 2023 |