2019 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

February 2019 Minutes

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2019 IN THE SMALL HALL, OLD SCHOOL, NETTLEHAM.

PRESENT: Councillors John Taylor (IChairman), Mrs Sarah Bates (Vice Chair), Keith Johnson, Chris Thatcher, Mike Taylor, District Councillors *Mrs Anne Welburn, *Maureen Palmer (*left at 8.05), Chris Darcel, County Councillor Ian Fleetwood (left at 8.10), Three residents, Christine Myers, Clerk to the Council

143 -18/19 PARISHIONERS ITEMS

Residents had raised concern about the amount of dog fouling around the junction of Lawley Close/Westfield Avenue. A request for a dog bin to be provided had been received. It was pointed out that if a suitable position for a dog bin could be agreed this could be applied for through West Lindsey District Council. In the meantime ‘No Dog Fouling’ notices would be displayed in the area.

144 – 18/19 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Councillor Alex Harris – that the reason given be accepted - unanimously Resolved.

145 – 18/19 CO-OPTION TO VACANCY OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

No application received.

146 – 18/19 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA – None declared.

147 – 18/19 ADDRESS BY MRS JANET CLARK, COMMUNITY LINCS ON PRODUCTION OF A NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Mrs Clark explained to the meeting that West Lindsey District Council and Community Lincs were available to support a Working Group in order to produce a Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish. Having a NP enables communities to have more say in the development of their parish and also address some of the housing shortages.

148 – 18/19 POLICE MATTERS

Police alerts had been circulated by Clerk when received.

149 – 18/19 COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT

CC Ian Fleetwood had produced a brief, attached to these minutes.

150 – 18/19 DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS - Cllrs M Palmer and A Welburn

Greater Lincolnshire has been chosen as one of the Government’s new Manufacturing Zones in the East Midlands and will receive £155,000 to further support the creation of the three Food Enterprise Zones, including the one at Hemswell Cliff, where the funding will be used to further develop the use of smart grid technology.

Market Rasen Racecourse is presenting the Love Market Rasen Race day on Sunday 17 February 2019.

As well as a full programme of jump racing, lots of activities are being laid on for families to enjoy including:

  • Football fun with Mini Kicks
  • Model Railway
  • Agricultural display of new & old
  • Live music from The Moonshiners
  • Pop up market
  • Bake Off and lots more!

WL have two pairs of free tickets up for grabs. Email: communications.team@west-lindsey.gov.uk with your name and contact telephone number to be entered in a draw. Names will be picked at random on Monday 4 February 2019 and you must be 18 years of age to apply. Or you can purchase tickets from the racecourse £10 in advance or £15 on the day kids’ go free. For more information about the event visit: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/marketrasen/events-tickets/love-market-rasen-raceday

Theo Ancient who starred as Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be performing in Gainsborough on Tuesday 12 February 2019, 8 pm. He will be performing a solo piece in The Shy Manifesto, which takes the experience of being shy as its central subject and he will be running a drama workshop at the theatre prior to the show.” If you know someone who wants to be involved in the workshop with the West End Star, before the performance, please contact Craig Sanders to register for the workshop, which takes place at 4.15 pm to 6 pm. Tickets are now on sale at the Trinity Arts Centre www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/trinity-arts-centre/booking/

West Lindsey District Council has successfully installed two electric vehicle charging points in Gainsborough thanks to a Government grant. The Energy Saving Trust awarded the grant, to support the purchase and installation of two new 22-kilowatt chargers in Gainsborough’s Roseway Car Park. The electric charge points are now available for motorists to use for 30 pence per Kilowatt hour (pkwh).

For information the council’s one-hour free parking is offered in all council owned car parks.

Up-and-coming athletes in West Lindsey are being given the opportunity to receive funding from a local leisure provider as part of its athletes mentoring scheme.

Everyone Active is urging aspiring sports stars to apply for funding and support as part of its Everyone Active Sporting Champions scheme. An online application form will be open from Monday 21 January to Friday 22 February. All athletes are provided with free access to Everyone Active’s centres across the country, and those on the higher tiers of the programme can also receive a sponsorship grant of up to £5,000 to help towards their training and competition costs. Athletes on the scheme are also given exclusive opportunities to join mentoring sessions led by some of Britain’s most influential sports stars including Olympic silver medallist Colin Jackson CBE. In 2018, the scheme hosted two sessions across the country which not only included talks from industry experts, but Olympic and Paralympic athletes were also on hand to share their experiences with upcoming athletes. Everyone Active operates West Lindsey Leisure Centre and De Aston Sports Centre in partnership with West Lindsey District Council, and is encouraging local athletes to apply for the scheme
Applicants should visit www.easportingchampions.com/apply-now/

151 – 18/19 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

Correspondence received since last meeting of the Parish Council and circulated to members * circulated to residents email list

  • 8.1.2019 – Invitation to Western Power Stakeholders workshops January/February
  • *8.1.2019 – County Councillor Ian Fleetwood’s brief
  • 8.1.2019 – WYPF Pension Matters December 2018
  • *8.1.2019 – Lincs Alert – HM Revenue and Customs alert
  • 8.1.2019 – Notice of Lincoln Transport Strategy Stakeholder Workshops
  • *8.1.2019 – Police Alert – Fake TV Licence emails
  • 9.1.2019 – Invitation for nominations for Buckingham Palace Garden Party
  • *10.1.2019 – Lincs Alert -Cold Calling sale of intruder alarms
  • 10.1.2019 – Information from the ICO
  • 14.1.2019 – Notice of Employer Annual meeting
  • 14.1.2019 – WLDC Notice of Agenda for meeting 21.1.2019
  • 16.1.2019 - Reminder of the Pension Fund Contribution Monitoring process and hints and tips
  • *16.1.2019 – Police alert – theft from vehicle in Scothern
  • 18.1.2019 – Neighbourhood Plan newsletter
  • 23.1.2019 – FOI request
  • 26.1.2019 – On-line transport survey

a) Village Gateways – The Chairman had met a street works accredited contractor for a site meeting in order for them to issue a quote for fixing the gateways if purchased. The price quoted was £600.00. As the total cost of the project was over the £1000.00 budget the Clerk was asked to investigate the possibility of grant contributions.

b) Resurfacing of Westfield Drive footpath – The LCC Highways Officer had stated that he would be conducting a site visit in order to assess the footpath.

152 – 18/19 TO RE-CONSIDER PARTAKING IN COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH AND SHARING THE PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT WITH CHERRY WILLINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Cherry Willingham Parish Council had offered to share with Greetwell Parish Council the cost of the equipment purchased for carrying out voluntary speed checks. It was felt that before committing to sharing the equipment more residents required to be available to carry out the checks. This would be mentioned in the next Greetwell News.

Following a request for 30mph Wheelie Bin Stickers for Westfield Drive it was unanimously Resolved that 60 stickers be purchased at a cost of £30.00.

153 – 18/19 TO CONSIDER THE MINERALS AND WASTE STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLMENT AND MAKE ANY COMMENTS

That the Council make no comments – Unanimously Resolved.

154 – 18/19 THE CHASE – COMPULSORY PURCHASE OF LAND BY LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

No further correspondence received

155 – 18/19 FINANCE

a) Bank Reconciliation to 31.12.2018 – The Chairman signed the Reconciliation. All members had been issued with a copy.

b) Budget against spent – All members had been issued with copy which was noted.

c) Income – WLDC – District Councillor Initiative Fund - £379.99

d) Accounts for payment

  • Nettleham Parish Council – room hire 7.1.2019 = £9.00
  • Lincolnshire County Council – 30mph stickers = £30.00
  • Mrs C Myers – expenses = £11.58
  • Mrs S Leach – purchase of plants for planters = £2.99

156 – 18/19 PLANNING ITEMS

a) Neighbourhood Plan for Greetwell – To consider agreement in principle to the production of a Neighbourhood Plan - It was understood that 8 residents of Greetwell were interested in being part of the Steering Group. Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates offered to be the Parish Council representative and co-ordinate correspondence.

That the Parish Council agree in principle to the production of a Neighbourhood Plan – proposed by Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates, seconded by Councillor Mike Taylor - unanimously Resolved.

b) Application 138825 – Land at Westfield Drive, North Greetwell – amendments to the approved design under 137687 to plot 3 to incorporate rooms in the roof space and dormer windows – No objections.

157 – 18/19 CLERKS REPORT

The Clerk reported that she was in receipt of nomination papers for the forthcoming parish election in May. It was also noted that NALC had produced election material for use in the notice boards.

There had been a query from members as to methods of payment of accounts other than cheques. The Clerk explained that on-line banking facilities were also available. Members stated they did not want to proceed with this method at present.

158 – 18/19 CHAIRMANS COMMENTS

The Chairman stated that it would be an opportune time to produce a Greetwell News prior to the date for submission of nomination forms for Councillors.

159 – 18/19 DATE OF NEXT MEETING - 4 March 2019, 7.30pm, Old School, Mill Hill, Nettleham.

 

Cllr. Ian Fleetwood's - February 2019 brief:

The latest on, what’s happening in the public sector in Lincolnshire.

Bardney Bridge Closure for repairs: Lincolnshire County Council will be giving regular updates to local Parish Councils until the bridge is re-opened in July after closure to vehicles in mid-April. Pedestrians and cyclists should be able to use the bridge most of the time through a walkway along the centre of the bridge.

New executive directors: The new executive directors for resources and commercial have been officially appointed and we look forward to welcoming them both to LCC. James Drury to take up the new post of executive director commercial and has recently worked on major ICT transformation projects alongside multi-million pound commercial programmes. He starts on Monday 8 April. Andrew Crookham is a CIPFA qualified accountant. He has delivered significant savings and built financial resilience. He joins us on Monday 1 April.

Highways 2020: This project is replacing the existing Highways Alliance contracts which end on 31 March 2020. The project has recently completed the Selection Questionnaire phase which is required to assess the suitability of applicants to perform the contract. The Applicants that were successful at the Selection Questionnaire phase were invited on the 18 January 2019 to submit initial tenders. During the next phase of the project the bidders will complete pricing documentation and provide quality statements on how they propose to deliver the service. Issuing the documentation to these timescales allows all parties adequate time to assess and consider their bids whilst retaining a suitable mobilisation period ahead of the contract start date of the 1 April 2020.

The Domestic Abuse Bill: “Local MP, Victoria Atkins, recently launched the vital Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Commons which will provide greater protection for victims and allow for more effective penalties for perpetrators. The Bill sets out provisions for a new statutory definition of domestic abuse, outlines the creation of the Domestic Abuse Protection Order which will set specific conditions on perpetrators interactions with their victims, and lays out the remit of a new, independent statutory office, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner.

The government Bill, launched by Ms Atkins on January 21, will also allow for additional protective measures to be adopted in public courts in order to help prevent victims from being bullied out of testifying by their abusers. These measures will prevent some domestic abuse perpetrators from cross-examining their victims in order to minimise further distress in the court room. Further to this, the Bill will ensure that victims in local authority housing are not left without accommodation if they need to leave their homes in order to escape abuse. Not only will this set a new legislative precedent for the government’s protection of victims of domestic abuse, but it will serve as a vital step to protecting children that are subject to domestic abuse as well by assisting all victims to escape their abusive environments.”

The Greater Lincolnshire Manufacturing Conference 2019: If you're involved in the manufacturing industry, the Greater Lincolnshire Manufacturing Conference 2019 could help you to learn how to develop your business in the future! Covering topics from automation to post-brexit trade, the conference promises to be comprehensive and informative. Find out more
https://www.businesslincolnshire.com/events/event-details/?id=482&navigatedFromSearch=true

Protecting Lincolnshire's heritage for future generations: Proposals for the future of local heritage services have been revealed by the county council, promising a more sustainable approach so that people can enjoy Lincolnshire’s rich history for decades to come. For more details see our website.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/protecting-lincolnshires-heritage-for-future-generations/133295.article

Fire service bids farewell to Chief Fire Officer: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue’s Chief Fire Officer, Nick Borrill will retire from the role. Nick has been with Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue since 2006, after a 25 year career in the Army. Fire service bids farewell to Chief Fire Officer
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolnshire-fire-and-rescue/fire-and-rescue-news/fire-service-bids-farewell-to-chief-fire-officer/133321.article

National recognition for Counter Fraud and Investigations Team: Congratulations to Lincolnshire County Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigations Team which has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Raising Fraud Awareness Category in the Government Counter Fraud Awards. This is in recognition of its fraud awareness for schools campaign. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, on 13 February.
https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2019/01/congratulations-all-shortlisted-nominees-government-counter-fraud-awards

Lincolnshire Young Voices launch event: Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being invited to play their part in shaping services aimed at supporting them and their families. Lincolnshire Young Voices is a new group of young people with SEND, who are promoting their work to other young people with SEND at a launch event on Saturday 2 March at The Showroom, Lincoln. If you work with or know a young person with special educational needs and disabilities who would like to be involved and/or receive further information please pass on these details. Michelle White, Children's Services, 01522 555373.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/childcare-and-family-support/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/lincolnshire-young-voices/133162.article

Raising awareness of young carers' mental health: The Lincolnshire Young Carers Service helps and supports children and young people up to the age of 19 who are helping to care for someone at home. Please contact youngcarers@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01522 553275 for information or if you have any queries.

Take a look at Lincoln's joint fire, police and ambulance station progress: Lincoln’s new joint fire, police and ambulance station on South Park is on track to open in the autumn of 2019, with the first staff expected to occupy the building this summer.
When complete, this flagship project will be the first operational hub between all three emergency services in the country.
Take a look at Lincoln's joint fire, police and ambulance station progress
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/take-a-look-at-lincolns-joint-fire-police-and-ambulance-station-progress/133323.article

Have your say on veterans' issues: If you are a member of the Armed Forces Community, or have an interest in veterans' issues, the Government want to hear your views on how its Veterans Strategy could be implemented. Share your thoughts and experiences by taking part in this survey.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strategy-for-our-veterans

Update to the JSNA: The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment provides a range of evidence, data and information on health and wellbeing needs in Lincolnshire to inform decision making. It is made up of 35 topic areas. The Smoking in Adults topic has recently been updated and can be found here.
http://www.research-lincs.org.uk/jsna-Smoking-Adults.aspx

Public Health advice: If you're finding it hard to deal with life's ups and downs visit One You's Every Mind Matters guide from Public Health England for a whole host of practical advice.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

Quit Smoking? If you're a smoker who wants to give up why not download the NHS Smokefree app or contact our smoking cessation service provider Quit 51.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/apps/

Events at the Collection: Minecraft activity sessions for kids this half term at The Collection
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/minecraft-activity-sessions-for-kids-this-half-term-at-the-collection/133290.article
Author talks return to The Collection in Lincoln
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/author-talks-return-to-the-collection-in-lincoln/133289.article

Thank you

Ian

Cllr. Ian Fleetwood
Bardney & Cherry Willingham division.
Tel: 07921 161113 or Email: cllri.fleetwood@lincolnshire.gov.uk