Minutes of the Meeting 4th April 2022
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Public Forum |
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4 members of the public was in attendance. A member of the public asked if there were any local arrangements to support Ukraine refugees. It was confirmed LCC have a team working on placing families locally and the PC advised it would look to help with initiatives to support families arriving in and around Long Bennington. Mark Newton introduced to himself as the applicant for the Councillor vacancy being considered in agenda item 4. A brief personal background to support his application was provided. |
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Meeting commenced at 7.45pm |
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Present |
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Martin Wright (MMW) Chairman, Paul Wood (PW), Daryl Walton (DW)), John Leventhall (JL), Mick Brooks (MB), Mick Walker (MW), Alex Maughan (AM) and Jane Evans (Clerk) |
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18/853 |
Apologies for Absence |
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Geoff Fearn (GF) due to illness, Ross Warman (RW), Iain Lyon (IL), Carole Lee (CL),due to personal commitments – apologies accepted |
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18/854 |
Declarations of Interest |
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None |
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18/855 |
Minutes & Matters Arising from Previous Meeting 7th March 2022 |
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Matters Arising 18/838. DW and MMW to meet with JL to sort emails. ACTION MMW/DW/JL 18/838. IL to confirm if advised increased signage re dog fouling is in hand and dog control orders has been investigated. ACTION IL 18/844. It was agreed all Cllrs are to review the Neighbourhood Plan with a view to reporting back at the June meeting. ACTION ALL 18/849. Confirmation that the book tokens have been delivered to school is outstanding. ACTION IL 18/849. Communications meeting is to be arranged. ACTION MMW/JL It was RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a true record. |
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18/856 |
Co-option of Councillor – to discuss application received |
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Councillors considered the application for co-option from Mark Newton. It was RESOLVED unanimously to approve the co-option. The completion/authorisation of the dispensation form was approved by the Council. Mark was welcomed by Councillors and invited to join the meeting. |
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18/857 |
County Council Report |
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It was confirmed Lincs Fire and Rescue have sent supplies to the Ukraine Fire Service. Various Highways matters were discussed including confirmation of previously highlighted issues now being addressed (Sparrow Lane, Acklands Lane and the southern end interchange), confirmation the LCC Highways will cut back the hedgerow from Vicarage Lane to Costa Row and AM has requested for some works to the road surfaces on Main Road and Costa Row (either side of The Paddocks). Cycle Scheme – it was confirmed signs and materials have been ordered and installation can be expected within 6 months. Flood Scheme – AM advised the modelling has now been completed by Anglian Water and site visits are intended on 14th April. The PC is to be invited. Acklands Lane – it was confirmed contractors will return to level the verge either side of the newly surfaced road. JL referred to the poor state of Valley Lane, asking if Rowan Smith, LCC Highways could be asked again to look at the edge damage. It was agreed JL was to report the issues again via Fixmystreet. ACTION JL |
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18/858 |
District Council Report |
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Councillors were advised the application for 43 dwellings on Main Road has been approved by Committee and the appeal hearing for the traveller site on Valley Lane is re-scheduled for 26th April at 10.00am. It was agreed to chase SKDC for an invitation to attend. ACTION CLERK
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18/859 |
Planning |
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Applications – S22/0450 Rees. Application for two storey and single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling and conversion of exiting outbuilding to an annexe Lilley Street Long Bennington. RESOLVED no objection but need to establish if there would be use as an additional dwelling so a separate application would be needed. ACTION CLERK S21/1780 Jarram. Application for the erection of 3 holiday let units and use of existing static caravan for holiday let purposes at Woodlands, Fen Lane. Long Bennington. RESOLVED no comment as already commented. S22/0598 Cazoo Properties. Siting of security cabin and rising step access barriers at Land Adjacent To Runway Roseland Business Park Long Bennington. RESOLVED no objection S22/0637 Eden Application to assess limecrete floor. If needs replacing this is to be with a sub floor breathable aggregate, lay underfloor heating and limecrete on top. Remove lino & ceramic tiles with tumble limestone tiles. As well as replacing the kitchen at 58 Main Road Long Bennington. RESOLVED no objection. FURTHER PLANNING APPLICATION CONSIDERED S22/0630 Limetree, Long Bennington. RESOLVED to object due to road safety implications, loss of hedgerow, presence of great crested newts and ref to hedge retention being part of planning permission for larger adjacent site. ACTION CLERK Planning Approvals – see agenda Planning Refusals – see agenda Planning Appeals/Withdrawals – Appeal re Development of Land at Rear of Royal Oak, Long Bennington. For info only as date not yet set. Other planning issues – S22/0153. Comments submitted by SKDC for Adjoining Authority Consultation re creation of hardstanding at Hangar 2, Roseland Business Park. No comments
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18/860 |
Annual Parish Meeting – to discuss format. |
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It was agreed that the Annual Parish Meeting will be more like a fair and the circulated poster to advertise the meeting was approved for circulation. |
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18/861 |
To discuss and approve Parish Council Calendar and Councillor Roles/Responsibilities. |
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The circulated calendar, to be used as an aide-memoir was approved. |
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18/862 |
Parish Council Noticeboard – to provide update on refurbishment |
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It was confirmed a further discussion has taken place and it continues to be in hand. |
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18/863 |
New Cycle Scheme – to discuss current position. |
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See County Councillor report above |
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18/864 |
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration Plans – to discuss current plans and consider request for £750 support. |
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It was confirmed a £500 District Councillor ward grant has been received. RESOLVED to approve a payment of £750 to support local celebrations. ACTION CLERK |
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18/865 |
Highways Issues – to discuss defects on Main Road and Costa Row |
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See County Councillor report above |
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18/866 |
Chairman and Clerk’s Report |
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Chairman’s Report No report Clerks Report Councillors were referred to the attached report. 9 – it was agreed to contact Roger Taylor regarding the legal advice for simplifying the village hall ownership. ACTION CLERK |
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18/867 |
Finance |
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Councillors were referred to the attached schedule of invoices for payment totalling £1829.01 RESOLVED – to pay the invoices. Monthly financial reports were provided and no questions were raised. Community Cleaner hours worked and payment – approved. Revised budget £61770 approved with amendment to accommodate increased salary costs. Resolved to approved revised bank mandate to remove Stephen Pearson as a signatory. |
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18/868 |
Reports |
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Playing Fields Management Committee – it was confirmed repairs have been done including some to address some minor damage/vandalism. There are two confirmed solstice runs this year. Village Hall Management Committee – no report School Liaison – no report Emergency Planning Group Report – no report Road Safety – MB advised the unmarked police car in the village for a couple of days in March issued a number of fixed penalties. Cllrs were informed the Community Speedwatch volunteers have had a member of the public verbally abusing them and this has been reported to the police. The abuser will be visited by the police. A summary of recent speed checks was provided. Police Report – no report Footpaths & Streetlights – no report Communications Committee – no report. |
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18/869 |
Correspondence |
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Councillors referred to attached list of correspondence received during the last month. No further comment. |
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18/870 |
Items for next agenda and Parish News Report. |
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Next agenda – urgent items only to keep agenda short Parish News – Annual Parish Meeting, completed road works |
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18/871 |
Date of next meeting – 9th May 2022 |
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Meeting Closed 9.16pm |
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Signed Martin Wright Designation Chairman Date 9th May 2022 |