Minutes of Meeting 4th July 2022
LONG BENNINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting
Held Monday 4th July 2022
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Public Forum |
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6 members of the public were in attendance. No questions were raised, some members of the public present mainly interested in agenda item 8 discussion. |
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Meeting commenced at 7.32pm |
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Present |
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Martin Wright (MMW) Chairman, Geoff Fearn (GF), Paul Wood (PW), Ross Warman (RW), Iain Lyon (IL), Carole Lee (CL), Daryl Walton (DW), John Leventhall (JL) and Mark Newton (MN) and Jane Evans (Clerk) |
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18/901 |
Apologies for Absence |
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Mick Brooks (MB), Mick Walker (MW) and Alex Maughan (AM) due to personal commitments – apologies accepted |
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18/902 |
Declarations of Interest |
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GF declared a personal interest in agenda item 6 Planning Appeals re rear of Royal Oak |
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18/903 |
Minutes & Matters Arising from Previous Meeting 6th June 2022 |
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Matters Arising 18/889 and 18/875. AM confirmed Highways England completed the works and he has reported the poor standard of work. 18/889 and 18/882 – it was confirmed the land belongs to the Crown and resolved to continue with enquiries to obtain ownership. ACTION CLERK
It was RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a true record. |
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18/904 |
County Council Report |
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Cllrs were referred to the report circulated via email. No questions were raised. |
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18/905 |
District Council Report |
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No report as all issues will be reported under item 6, planning. |
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18/906 |
Planning |
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Applications – S22/1084 Goff Application for the addition of an orangery to the rear of property, alteration of window locations and sizes from original application S21/1516 at Bosworth, 8A Main Road, Long Bennington. RESOLVED no objection, commenting on robust drainage plans required. S22/1139 Mark. Application for conservatory to from of dwelling at 2 Sparrow Lane, Long Bennington. RESOLVED not to object, commenting on robust drainage plans required. S22/1022 Steele Application for change of use from agricultural land to use as a residential caravan site for one gypsy / traveller family group; containing 7 plots (comprised of a total of 12 touring caravans and 11 static caravans) each with no more than two utility buildings, stable block and paddock land; formation of a new access, hardstanding for parking and the installation of a package sewage treatment plant at Marshall Way Foston Lincs. RESOLVED to object as unsuitable site for residential use. Planning Approvals – see agenda Planning Refusals – see agenda Planning Appeals/Withdrawals – Appeal re S21/1998 - noted Appeal re Traveller Site Valley Lane – no date confirmed yet Appeal re Development of Land at Rear of Royal Oak – no date confirmed yet Other planning issues – none |
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18/907 |
Neighbourhood Plan – to discuss review |
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It was agreed to defer discussion until after SKDC have completed the review of the Local Plan. Investigations into grants available to enable a consultant to be employed are to be undertaken now. ACTION CLERK |
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Road Safety Working Party – to discuss |
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It was agreed to hold a village meeting to gather feedback from residents on the main areas of concern. The provisional date is Tuesday 19th July at 7.30pm. Once established, these can be raised by Cllrs at a meeting being arranged by Cllr Maughan with Rowan Smith, LCC Highways. Residents are to be encouraged to gather evidence to support any requests for improvements to road safety. It was suggested and agreed to contact Lincs Co-op asking if they can undertake a review of the car park entrance. Cllrs were advised the Clerk has liaised with Cllr Maughan, agreeing that a joint meeting with LCC and SKDC would be useful to discuss the longer-term plans for Roseland and how they intend to protect the local community. It was agreed to obtain up to date accident data for Long Bennington – ACTION CLERK |
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18/909 |
Village Hall – to discuss maintenance funding and update on investigations on ownership simplification. |
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It was agreed to continue with the investigations into simplification of the legal ownership of St James’s Hall and then once this has been done, future maintenance funding can be discussed. ACTION CLERK |
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18/1000 |
Defibrillators – to discuss if lighting at Pavillion is required. |
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It was agreed a motion activated light is required. ACTION CLERK It was confirmed the VHMC are to consider the requirement at the village hall. |
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18/1001 |
Chairman and Clerk’s Report |
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Chairman’s Report No report Clerks Report Councillors were referred to the attached report. Cllrs were referred to item 4 and it was agreed to suggest the Jubilee Flag continues to fly until a few weeks before Armistice. Fiona Schilling is to be advised.
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18/1002 |
Finance |
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Councillors were referred to the attached schedule of invoices for payment totalling £3665.83 RESOLVED – to pay the invoices. Monthly financial reports were provided, and no questions were raised. Community Cleaner hours worked and payment – approved. Cllrs were referred to a request from the VHMC to cover the cost of the insurance renewal. It was RESOLVED to approve this; funds having been allocated for this purpose with the current budget. Payment of £2106.04 is to be arranged via cheque. ACTION CLERK |
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18/1003 |
Reports |
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Playing Fields Management Committee – it was confirmed the AGM has taken place and accounts are to be forwarded to the PC for information. Village Hall Management Committee – it was confirmed the Jubliee event raised £1351, the Christmas light switch-on is scheduled for 25th Nov and new soap dispensers have been installed in the toilets. School Liaison – no report Emergency Planning Group Report – no report Road Safety – no report Police Report – no report Footpaths & Streetlights – no report Witham Meadow Project Report – further to recent reports of antisocial behaviour have been reported. It was agreed the need for cameras is now a priority and the camera previously approved by Cllrs is to be ordered and installed. ACTION CLERK |
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18/1004 |
Correspondence |
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Councillors referred to attached list of correspondence received during the last month. No further comment.
A Councillor referred to a report via a resident of Peacock Farm. Main Road, becoming a health and safety issue for pedestrians given loose roof tiles beginning to fall. RESOLVED to report this to SKDC as a dangerous building. |
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18/1005 |
Items for next agenda and Parish News Report. |
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Next agenda – Road safety working party, update on cycle lane Parish News – anti-social behavior at Witham Meadow |
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18/1006 |
Date of next meeting – 1st August 2022 |
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Meeting Closed 9.00pm |
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Signed Martin Wright Designation Chairman Date 1st August 2022 |