Minutes July 2021
LONG BENNINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
ACCEPTED MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting
Held Monday 5th July 2021
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Public Forum |
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2 members of the public were in attendance. Councillors were referred to the request for donations for the wreaths for the war graves to be discussed in agenda item 12 and questions invited. No further comments made. MMW referred to the recent sad news of the passing of Cllr Fearn’s wife Beryl. Deepest condolences were expressed by all Councillors. It was agreed to send a donation of £100 to the named charities on behalf of the Parish Council. Clerk |
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Meeting commenced at 7.36 pm |
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Present |
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Martin Wright (MMW), Paul Wood (PW), Iain Lyon (IL), John Leventhall (JL), Ross Warman (RW), Carole Lee (CL), Daryl Walton (DW), Stephen Pearson (SP), Mick Brooks (MB), Mick Walker (MW) and Jane Evans (Clerk) |
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18/707 |
Apologies for Absence |
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Cllr Fearn (GF), Cllr Brooks(MB) and Cllr Maughan due to personal commitments – apologies accepted. |
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18/708 |
Declarations of Interest |
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CL declared and interest in item 6, S21/1183 Kirke. |
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18/709 |
Minutes & Matters Arising from Previous Meeting 7th June 2021 |
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Matters Arising 18/691 – the walkaround with LCC has been arranged for Friday 9th July. RW, JL and MMW to attend. 18/692 – the email to LCC regarding funding for potholes and footpaths is outstanding. Clerk 18/693 – a meeting with a planning officer is to be arranged. PW
It was RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a true record. |
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18/710 |
County Council |
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Councillors were referred to the attached report. |
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18/711 |
District Council Report |
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PW confirmed that the Development Control Committee approved outline planning for the development of 50 houses adjacent to The Pastures. Disappointment was expressed regarding the lack of S106 provision for primary school education. MMW is to liaise with AM to tackle the issue with LCC. |
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18/712 |
Planning |
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Applications – S21/1183 Kirke. Application for extension to existing dwelling comprising of entertainment room and garage block at Stable Barn, Church Street, Long Bennington. RESOLVED not to object but to comment on requirement for the existing tree line to be retained. S21/1281. Harwood-Gray. Listed building application for installation of extractor vents at 40 main Road, Long Bennington. RESOLVED no objections S21/1292 Liley. Application for a single storey extension at 4 Lilley Street, Long Bennington. RESOLVED no objections Planning Approvals –see agenda. Planning Refusals – see agenda Planning Appeals/Withdrawals –. Other planning issues – None |
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18/713 |
S106 Provision – to discuss position regarding support for local amenities. |
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Sub-committee meeting to be arranged and a report to be provided at the August meeting. |
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18/714 |
Street Naming – to discuss consultation re Alma Farm development |
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Proposed street names were discussed and no objections or strong views made. |
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18/715 |
To agree winners of Long Bennington Academy Anti-littering campaign poster competition. |
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RESOLVED - Postponed until the August meeting |
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18/716 |
Public Footpaths – to discuss response from LCC regarding Public Rights of Way. |
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A summary of the response from LCC was discussed and it was agreed to make contact with the Scunthorpe Angling Association to discuss whether permissive rights along the river bank may be granted. SP |
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18/717 |
Chairman and Clerk’s Report |
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Chairman’s Report No report Clerks Report Councillors were referred to the attached report. No questions were raised.
Councillros discussed the continuation of no paper meeting documents and it was agreed with the current arrangement. Councillors are to be asked before the meetings if any printed documents are required. |
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18/718 |
Finance |
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Councillors were referred to the attached schedule of invoices for payment totalling £4523.56 RESOLVED – to pay the invoices. Community Cleaner hours worked and payment – approved. RESOLVED to provide reimbursement to VHMC re annual insurance renewal £1,913.89. Clerk RESOLVED to provide £200 donation to Royal British Legion to cover Remembrance Day wreaths and additional wreaths for War Graves. |
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18/719 |
Reports |
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Playing Fields Management Committee – a summary of the last meeting was provided. Village Hall Management Committee – it was confirmed maintenance issues were discussed at the recent meeting, including details of vandalism to the noticeboard. School Liaison – covered 18/715 Emergency Planning Group Report – It was agreed to request further volunteers, via the Parish News, to join the group following a couple of resignations. Clerk Road Safety – No report Police Report – No report Footpaths & Streetlights – no report Communications Committee – it was suggested and agreed to undertake some research for free online booking systems for the Village Hall. All Witham Meadow Project Report – a camera is to be discussed at the next meeting. Clerk |
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18/720 |
Correspondence |
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Councillors referred to attached list of correspondence received during the last month. Item 12 – it was agreed to participate in the request for comments/input. SP/Clerk
Councillors were referred to the updated Fixed Assets Register and it was RESOLVED to approve. |
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18/721 |
Items for next agenda and Parish News Report. |
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Next meeting – School poster competition, CCTV policy and camera for Witham Meadow Parish News – promote availability of Village Hall |
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18/722 |
Date of next meeting – 2nd August 2021 |
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Meeting Closed 8.55pm |
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Signed…Martin Wright Designation - Chairman Date 2nd August 2021 |