Minutes March 2022
Held on the 8th MARCH 2022
Present:
Cllrs: D Spittlehouse Chair. P Rushton Vice Chair. S Barrow. P Fotheringham. K Smith. M McDaniel.
Cllr J Milne.
Clerk. L Holman.
Also Present:
1 Member of the public
Absent:
All present.
Matters Raised in the Public Forum:
Potholes on Church Road are really bad. Fly tipping down Cow Lane. Dog fouling on footpath between Ave A and Church Road. Cllr. J Milne informed the meeting that anyone caught without a poo bag and in possession of a dog can be challenged and fined up to £100 by WL. Anyone catching the culprit in the act can be reported directly to WL.
Report from Cllr J Milne:
The budget has been set for WL. Council tax to increase by 3%.
Parish Councillors now have the same rights on commenting on planning applications as Councillors of the planning committee.
WL is looking for a new conservation officer. Cinema for Gainsborough all going ahead and 3.9 million set aside to upgrade town centre.
The meeting commenced at 7.15
01/22 TO RECEIVE AND RESOLVE TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES OF ABSENCE:
None.
02/22 MINUTES OF MEETING 9th November 2021:
It was proposed by Cllr Rushton and seconded by Cllr Fotheringham that the official minutes of meeting held on the 9th November 2021 are approved as correct records and signed by the Chairman. Resolved.
03/22 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST UNDER THE LOCALISM ACT 2011:
There were no declarations of interest.
04/22 GRASS CUTTING:
Jack and Stuart have agreed on another season of grass cutting. They have renewed their public liability insurance and have been sent a copy of the latest Code of Practise from LCC Highways. Resolved.
05/22 QUICKLINE UPDATE:
Quickline are having an open day at the village hall from 10-2.0 pm on Saturday 12th March to talk about their full fibre roll out plans.
06/22 DEFIBRILLATOR:
We are now signed up for the full guardianship from LIVES. Cllr Smith asked the question, is the defib registered on the circuit. Clerk to confirm. Also mentioned was a concern over vehicles parked directly in front of the Defib. Clerk to ask if this can be dealt with when the next monthly check is done. Action required.
07/22 SUGGESTIONS FOR A LOCATION OF A LITTER BIN:
Jack Bowles asked the Parish Council for any ideas of a suitable location for a new litter bin. This is part of his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. It was asked for one outside the Chapel to replace the existing small one, as this gets overflowing especially after Friday and Saturday chip shop rubbish. This is already on the collection list from WL waste team. Clerk to write to Jack. Action required.
08/22 GATE BURTON ENERGY PARK:
Stage one consultation is now closed and feedback is being reviewed that has been submitted.
A member of the team will provide us with an update at one of our Parish Council meetings. It was agreed that it would be a good idea. Clerk to email to arrange. Action required.
09/22 UKRAINE APPEAL:
The amount of £200 was agreed to donate to the appeal. Resolved.
10/22 QUEENS PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS UPDATE:
A committee has been formed and many ideas for the Saturday have been discussed.
These are examples of activities depending on funds available:
2nd June Thursday PM. Lighting of the beacon at the playing field.
4th June afternoon. Activities on the playing field for all ages. Children’s games, competitions etc.
This will roll into the evening where a couple of bands will entertain us.
Catering vans and an outside bar will be provided.
5th June Sunday.
A faith tea and possibly a service will be held inside the village hall organised by the W.I.
An application for a grant has been submitted by both Parish Councils, each PC will donate a sum of money to the fund as well as fund raising events and possible donations from local businesses.
Upton Parish Council are giving a special Commemorative mug to every child 16 and under living in Upton.
These will be distributed during the week of the celebrations.
11/22 FINANCIAL ISSUES:
The Clerks salary for period Jan/Feb was proposed for approval by Cllr Barrow and seconded by Cllr Smith. Resolved.
All payments and receipts made since 9th November 2021 were approved. Proposed by Cllr Barrow and seconded by Cllr Smith. Resolved.
12/22 PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
144299. Full planning 5 dwellings. Land East of Church Rd. Letter of objection submitted. Reason: The dwellings exceed the 1000 Sq meters set out in condition 9 on the outline planning application.
144422. The Forge. Padmooor Lane. Application for 5 instead of 4 dwellings of the original plan. The PC was approached prior to this application, and a letter of support was admitted to the architect. No objections.
13/22 TO RECIVE PLANNING APPLICATION DECISIONS:
144196. Household extension. Padmoor Lane. No objections. Granted.
144095. 2 No. Annexes. Lodge Lane. A letter of objection was submitted by the PC. Refused.
14/22 CRIME REPORT:
Nov. Trailer stolen from back of works van. Dec. Trailer stolen from a driveway.
15/22 VILLAGE HALL REPORT:
Report from Cllr Fotheringham. £16,500 in investment account. £2,200 in current account.
Hall let 4 nights per week as well as usual parties and bookings.
New door on the back of the hall £1,500. Water leak in the kitchen. Post office paid but still in arrears of 2 months. New cleaner has been appointed. Cllr Barrow to attend the next meeting.
16/22 TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE NEW CODE OF CONDUCT:
All Councillors received and accepted the new code of conduct. Resolved.
The meeting closed at 8.30.pm. Date of next meeting 10th May 2022