Agenda and Minutes 2022

Public Forum

Two members of the public were in attendance.

AM raided the issue of dog fouling and asked if provision of an additional bin can be investigated. Exact location to be considered and discussed as an agenda item in January. ACTION CLERK

Meeting commenced at 7.35 pm

Present

Martin Wright (MMW) Chairman, Geoff Fearn (GF), John Leventhall (JL), Mick Walker (MW), Mark Newton (MN), Mick Brooks (MB), Paul Wood (PW), Ross Wasrman (RW), Jane Evans (Clerk) and County Cllr Alex Maughan (AM)

18/1069

Apologies for Absence

Iain Lyon (IL) and Daryl Walton (DW) due to work commitments – apologies accepted.

Carole Lee (CL) due to personal commitments – apologies accepted.

18/1070

Declarations of Interest.

MW – item14 re invoice M&C Gardening

Dispensations granted to Councillors to allow precept setting.

18/1071

Minutes & Matters Arising from Previous Meeting 7th November 2022

Matters Arising  

18/1055 – 18/1027. Meeting with a representative from the Co-op took place and it was established no further action is viable.

18/1055 - 18/1049. A flail cut has not been arranged as the area has been too wet. Deferred to spring.

18/1065. Cllrs mentioned the upgrade of the streetlights on Main Road and it was agreed to contact SKDC to ask when the current lights will be changed to brighter LED. ACTION CLERK

18/1065. The report via Fixmystreet has been submitted with no action proposed by LCC. AM agreed to liaise with Highways to establish if some improvements can be made. ACTION AM

It was RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a true record.

18/1072

County Council Report

Cllrs were provided with a summary of the meeting with representatives from LCC regarding the Cycle Scheme and confirmed lines and signage will be installed first. The design for the remainder of the project is underway, at a scaled down level.

An update of the Flood Scheme was provided, the bid to the Environment Agency having been submitted. Landowners authority is being sought and is in progress. It was confirmed preparatory work has started.

Cllrs were advised LCC has received just over £5m from the Government Household Support Fund and is liaising with District Councils re distribution of the funds.

18/1073

District Council Report

PW advised Anglian Water presented at a recent Planning Committee meeting, providing details of a new reservoir planned in the North Kesteven district.

Cllrs were given a summary of issues currently under discussion and review regarding the (currently closed) Deepings Leisure Centre.

18/1074

Planning

Applications – S22/2206 Pocock. Application to change of use from retail

premises to a 2 bedroom residential flat at 41 Main Road, Long Bennington RESOLVED to comment on lack of parking.

Planning Approvals – see agenda

Planning Refusals – none

Planning Appeals/Withdrawals – none

Other planning issues – none

18/1075

Precept and Budget Planning – to agree precept required for 2023/24

RESOLVED to increase the precept to £52950, representing a 1.6% increase (86p per Band D household) and this will allow £1000 to be added to the sinking fund to support future Village Hall expenditure. A request is to be submitted to SKDC and the budget is to be finalised at the January meeting. ACTION CLERK

18/1076

Village Gateway – to discuss quotes and plans.

RESOLVED to defer to January.

18/1077

Section 106 monies re Park View – to provide update on potential projects

It was confirmed a request has been submitted to SKDC, for S106 monies, to support the establishment of a car park at the Pavilion.

18/1078

Village Hall Ownership Structure – to discuss current position

Cllrs were advised the up to date position is that, following conversations with solicitors, a resolution is to be sought from the Charities Commission. It was agreed a request is to be submitted with reference to MMW, the Clerk and solicitors.

18/1079

Cycle Lane – to discuss current position

See County Councillor Report above

10/1080

Parish Agreement Scheme (Urban Highway Grass Cutting) – to approve and sign agreement.

RESOLVED to sign the Agreement ACTION CLERK

18/1081

Chairman’s and Clerk’s Report

Chairman’s Report

MMW confirmed he had a meeting with the Chair of the VHMC as agreed and attended a meeting with LCC re the Cycle Scheme.

Clerks Report

Councillors were referred to the attached report. No questions.

18/1082

Finance

Councillors were referred to the attached schedule of invoices for payment totalling £7558.88

which includes £5883.15 from HAG-Smp re works to play equipment approved by the PFMC a the May22 meeting.

RESOLVED – to pay the invoices.

Monthly financial reports were provided, and no questions were raised.

Community Cleaner hours worked and payment – approved.

Quotes for works to Memorial Garden and Village Hall shrub bed – To be presented next meeting ACTION: CLERK

18/1083

Reports

Playing Fields Management Committee – no report

Village Hall Management Committee – no report

School Liaison – No report

Emergency Planning Group Report –

Road Safety – it was confirmed the Police have been conducting speed checks in the village.

Police Report – no report

Footpaths & Streetlights – A faulty streetlight on the corner of Acklands Lane/Elm Close is to be reported.

Witham Meadow – it was confirmed the free trees applied for via LCC are to be delivered imminently.

18/1084

Correspondence

Councillors referred to attached list of correspondence received during the last month. NO questions raised.

18/1085

Clerk’s Salary Review – to discuss (CLOSED SESSION)

Confidential minute.

18/1086

Items for next agenda and Parish News Report.

Next agenda – Update on cycle lane, Village gateway, S106 monies, Village Hall transfer of title, budget, works to shrub beds, litter bin

18/1087

Date of next meeting – 9th January 2023

Meeting Closed 8.38 pm

Signed: Martin Wright         Designation Chairman      

Date 9th January 2023