2018 minutes

July 2018 minutes

SOUTH WITHAM PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting held on the 3rd July 2018 at 7.30pm

Present 18-99 Cllr K Jolley (Chair), Cllr F Parish, Cllr J Oldfield, Cllr C v Straubenzee, Cllr S Lansdowne, Cllr M Kinning, Cllr P Golding, Cllr C Hodgkin, Mrs H Sandon (parish clerk), LCCllr/SKDCllr R Adams

Apologies for Absence 18-100 Cllr C Ashton, Cllr A Smith, Cllr White

Public Forum 18-101 none

Receive Declaration of Interests 18-102 none

Report from LCCllr Bob Adams 18-103 Cllr Adams advised that Fairer Funding is still being looked into which if implemented would benefit Lincolnshire greatly. Mr David Mitchell has been appointed LCC Community Speedwatch Co ordinator in charge of the Parish Scheme to undertake roadside speed checks. It has been suggested that local Parishes should group together and undertake each other’s speed checks, Cllr Adams agreed to co ordinate this locally.

Notes of the Parish Council monthly meeting held on the 5th June 2018 18-104

The notes of the meeting were approved by the Council and signed by the Chair in acceptance as minutes.

Financial Matters 18-105

  1. Monthly Accounts SWPC total bank balance £31010.47, BMM £30737.61, Play Project BMM £272.86. Payments made; 1) Helen Sandon (Jun pay/exps includ. refund for ICO fee £40.00 £709.59,

  2. Janine Costello (Jun litter picking) £224.00, 3) Finding Fitness inv6 £230.40.

Clerk’s and Councillors’ reports on ; 18-106 a)Village Hall, Cllr Jolley

  1. External Lights VH light repair and jitty solar lights still outstanding, Cllr Jolley to chase fix.

  2. Roof Cllr Jolley in receipt of one quote for repair £1950 plus vat (further work to be added) and one for scaffolding £1614 plus vat. Further quotes being sought by Cllr Jolley, to be circulated to all cllrs once received.

  3. Other Quotes to be sought for guttering clean out, other VH exterior painting and window fix, so work may be undertaken whilst scaffolding is in place.

  4. Road Safety, Cllr Parish asked for assistance to take down the new speed sign on the North Witham Rd so it may be recharged and moved to a new location, Cllr Jolley offered to help. Clerk to further contact LCC re. moving the existing speed sign from the High St to the North Witham Rd.

  5. Play area inspection / repairs, Cllr Oldfield to undertake minor repairs, prior to Rospa due in August.

  6. Armistice Day 2018, Cllr van Straubenzee advised that the church will be holding a service on Sunday 11th November to mark this occasion. On Sat 19th Nov there will also be a Remembrance Evening Concert in Castle Bytham featuring the Military Wives, details tbc.

Planning Matters 18-107

  1. New planning applications received by SKDC for Parish Council comment after publication of the agenda none

  2. SKDC planning permissions granted/refused

Planning permission granted for ;

S18/0626, 11 Thistleton Lane- provision of driveway and vehicular access / crossing

S18/0492, Greenacres, Broadgate Rd- alteration to building for residential occupation following prior approval S17/2111

S18/0825, Thistleton Lane, agreement of details in connection with conditions 3 (levels) and 4 ( obscure glazing) of S17/1735

Damaged trees bordering allotment field, North Witham Rd 18-108 LCC had contacted the clerk to advise of damaged tree branches overhanging and obstructing the carriageway. LCC agreed to clear this on behalf of SWPC, bill for work to follow.

Maintenance of Village Troughs 18-109 Complaint received re. state of Thistleton Lane trough and surrounding area, PC to deal.

Correspondence 18-110 Clerk asked to write to a Hillview Rd resident re. cutting their hedge that borders the High St as it is obstructing the pavement. Also to contact a resident re. cutting protruding brambles in Blue Cow jitty. Cllr Jolley to look into siting of new litter bin in Station Avenue / Thistleton Lane area. SKDC Local Plan Proposed Submission- Public Consultation, Mon 11th June-Mon 23rd July various venues, or visit SKDC website, www.southkesteven.gov.uk/newlocalplan,

C & C Direct.

Appointment of third member 18-111 Cllr White

Date of next meeting 18-112 Tues 4th Sept at 7.30pm Meeting closed at 8.10pm