March 2019 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 4 MARCH 2019 IN THE OLD SCHOOL, MILL HILL, NETTLEHAM.
PRESENT: Councillors John Taylor (Chairman), Mrs Sarah Bates (Vice Chairman), Keith Johnson, Mike Taylor, Chris Thatcher, Christine Myers (Clerk)
160 – 18/19 PARISHIONERS ITEMS
A report had been received of possible business activities taking place at a property on Wragby Road East. The Clerk was instructed to inform WLDC in order for them to make any enquiries they deemed necessary.
161 – 18/19 APOLOGIES
Councillor Alex Harris, County Councillor Ian Fleetwood, District Councillors Chris Darcel, Maureen Palmer, Anne Welburn
That the reasons given be accepted - unanimously Resolved.
162 – 18/19 CO-OPTION TO VACANCY OF COUNCILLOR - None received.
163 – 18/19 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA – None received.
164 – 18/19 NOTES OF MEETING HELD ON 4 FEBRUARY 2019 FOR APPROVAL AND TO BE SIGNED AS MINUTES
That the notes be signed as minutes - unanimously Resolved.
21/02/2019 – Wragby Road East – Traffic Offence – Report of a vehicle swerving all over the road.
165 – 18/19 COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT
CC Ian Fleetwood’s brief attached.
166 – 18/19 DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT
The following report received from Cllrs M Palmer and A Welburn:-
‘WLDC is supporting “The Great British Spring Clean” campaign. The national campaign is promoting the Great British Spring Clean between 22 March & 23 April however planned events can be scheduled to take place at any time.
WLDC will help local volunteer groups/Parish Councils or even individuals who would like to arrange events and will log them with The Great British Spring Clean - equipment can be supplied (i.e.) litter picking sticks, hi-vis vests, gloves, bags and litter/rubbish bags can be collected for disposal after the event. The Road sweeper may be available to help support some events.
Do you live in West Lindsey and love taking photos? Then why not enter West Lindsey District Council’s Hidden Gems Photographic Competition? The competition is being run by the Lincolnshire Show Committee at the council – which supports the annual event. The competition will be judged by a special panel and there are three categories to enter:
1. Over 18s winner
2. Under 18s winner
3. People's Choice Award (These will be on display at the Lincolnshire Show for visitors to vote for their favourite photograph)
Entries will be displayed in West Lindsey District Council’s marquee at the 2019 Lincolnshire Show. The closing date for entries is 6 May 2019. Lucky winners will receive gift vouchers to put toward any photographic equipment or supplies.
Entries will need to be emailed to communications.team@west-lindsey.gov.uk or alternatively they can be handed in at the Guildhall in Gainsborough to the communications team, where they will be shortlisted.
New figures show that 2,384 incidents were monitored across the district on council owned CCTV cameras last year. West Lindsey District Council also completed a total of 242 reviews for the police, to provide evidential footage and support criminal prosecutions and they regularly support police and our partners when searching for missing people including those who may be vulnerable. In addition, they work closely with shops, as part of the Shop Watch Scheme, which monitored 765 incidents in the same year.
The latest CCTV technology is used to deliver high quality surveillance that keeps people, property and our communities safe.”
Other figures showed:
- 468 incidents were detected by CCTV operators patrolling with the cameras
- 992 incidents were monitored by CCTV when someone called the police
The systems are operated by fully trained and security vetted operators and operate within a CCTV Code of Practice. Parish Councils may wish to join the scheme but there is a cost.’
167 – 18/19 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
a) Correspondence received since last meeting and circulated to members:-
*Circulated to residents
5.2.2019 – Notification of two bridges opened on bypass for construction work
5.2.2019 – Notification of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Environmental Awards
5.2.2019 – Notification of Awards ceremonies, LALC
7.2.2019 – Notification of works to new roundabout near Wickes
7.2.2019 – Information from the ICO
7.2.2019 – Notification from Co-operative Bank of interest rate on deposit account increased to 0.37% wef 29.10.2018
*7.2.2019 – Police Alert – Call Blockers
8.2.2019 – Information on Great British Spring Clean
8.2.2019 - WYPF Pension Matters
*10.2.2019 – County Councillor Ian Fleetwood’s briefing
21.2.2019 – Information from LCC re Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO)
21.2.2019 – Email from Cllr R Davies, CC for Highways re reporting of Highway issues
21.2.2019 – Advert for member of WLDC Remuneration Panel
b) Village Gateways – The Clerk was still researching possible grants towards the project.
c) Resurfacing of Westfield Drive footpath – Nothing further to report.
168 – 18/19 TO CONSIDER A TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER ON THE CORNER OF WESTFIELD DRIVE/WESTFIELD APPROACH
That a request be made to County Councillor Ian Fleetwood to support a TRO on parking restrictions and future planned development at the junction of Westfield Drive/Westfield Approach – unanimously Resolved.
169 – 18/19 THE CHASE – COMPULSORY PURCHASE OF LAND BY LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
The Clerk had pursued this matter with the Council’s agent but to date there was nothing further to report.
170 – 18/19 FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
That the following be incorporated into the Greetwell Parish Council Financial Regulations:-
‘To delegate powers to the Clerk/RFO to pay normally recurring invoices between meetings and report to the next meeting of the Council’.
Proposed by Councillors Mrs Sarah Bates, seconded by Councillor Mike Taylor - unanimously Resolved.
171 – 18/19 STANDING ORDERS
That the following addition be incorporated into Greetwell Parish Council Standing Orders
‘To delegate powers to the Clerk to respond to planning applications when Council have not been able to meet formally to agree a corporate response to an application but have been contacted for their views’.
Proposed by Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates, seconded by Councillor Mike Taylor - unanimously Resolved.
172 – 18/19 FINANCE
a) Accounts for payment
- Mrs S Bates, reimbursement for purchase of gazebo - £316.66 net, £63.33 VAT = Total £379.99 (funds received from WLDC)
- EKM Ltd – New bushes to seesaw, cap to spring mobile, play equipment inspections from 20.11.18 – 8.2.19 = £248.70 net, £49.74 VAT = Total £298.44
- Nettleham Parish Council – Room hire 4.2.2019 = £9.00
- Mrs C Myers – expenses February - mileage/postage = £17.88
That the above accounts be approved for payment – unanimously Resolved.
b) HMRC Pensions Regulator – Re-declaration of Compliance - The Clerk advised that a date had been set for this compliance as 1.5.2019.
173 – 18/19 PLANNING
Neighbourhood Plan for Greetwell – Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates reported that an inaugural meeting of the Greetwell Neighbourhood Plan Working Group had been held on 19 February 2019 with 6 members of the Group present along with Mrs J Clark from Community Lincs. Notes taken at that meeting were presented to members of the Parish Council.
A good start had been made and the next meeting would be held on 26 March 2019.
174 – 18/19 GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN – LITTER PICK FOR GREETWELL
Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates offered to arrange this for the parish to be held on 6 April 2019.
The Risk Assessment was reviewed. That it be adopted - unanimously Resolved.
175 – 18/19 GREETWELL NEWS
Items for inclusion were discussed and the Clerk would produce the Greetwell News for distribution as soon as possible.
176 – 18/19 CLERK’S REPORT
The Clerk reported that the new gazebo, purchased from the District Councillor Community Fund had now been received.
The Clerk offered to organise refreshments for the forthcoming Annual Parish Meeting. That the offer be accepted - unanimously Resolved.
177 – 18/19 CHAIRMANS REPORT
A summer event for Greetwell was mentioned. Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates offered to host a Garden Party and Produce Show on Sunday 11th August which was welcomed by members.
It was suggested that Councillor Bates put an item in the next Greetwell News so that residents were aware and that preparations could begin.
178 – 18/19 DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Annual Parish Meeting 7.00pm – Monday 1 April 2019, Old School, Mill Hill, Nettleham followed by Parish Council meeting at 7.45pm.
Cllr. Ian Fleetwood's - March 2019 brief:
The latest on, what’s happening in the public sector in Lincolnshire.
Leader's budget speech: Council leader Cllr Martin Hill's budget speech on Friday 22 February discussed meeting both present and future needs. See our website for more details. An increase to the county council’s element of council tax of 4.95% (2% of which will be exclusively spent on adult social care). We continue to be one of the lowest-charging English shire counties for council tax.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/council-sets-service-spending-budgets-for-upcoming-2019/20-financial-year/133369.article
Reporting Highways Issues: All highways issues should be reported via www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/faultreporting . The online system is the quickest and easiest way to report problems and is available 24/7. However, you can also raise matters via customer services (by calling 01522 782070 or emailing cschighways@lincolnshire.gov.uk). An alternative is to use the ‘FixMyStreet’ website at www.fixmystreet.com where you can see if an item has been reported previously, update an item already reported or mark it as fixed.
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. 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#_blank
Have your say on the future of Lincolnshire's heritage service: People are being invited to share their views on a proposed blueprint for the future of Lincolnshire County Council’s heritage service. The County Council revealed plans that would see changes at The Collection and Usher Gallery, Gainsborough Old Hall, Discover Stamford, Lincoln Castle and windmills in Lincoln, Alford and Burgh Le Marsh.
Full details on the proposals and a link to an online survey can be found at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/heritageconsultation. Alternatively, people can request these in a different format by emailing hmt@lincolnshire.gov.uk or calling 01522 782040.
Business in Lincolnshire: LCC and the Greater Lincolnshire LEP continue to help businesses to promote their job opportunities to potential applicants. We have established a website full of information, video and photography that businesses can use to explain what a great place this is to live and to invest. It's called www.promotelincolnshire.com
Lincolnshire Joint Strategy for Dementia launched: Lincolnshire County Council along with NHS partners has today launched the Lincolnshire Joint Strategy for Dementia. The Lincolnshire Joint Strategy for Dementia can be downloaded here, where useful links to advice and support can be found for people living with dementia and their families.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/adult-care/professionals-and-providers/professionals/strategies-policies-and-plans/joint-dementia-strategy-2018-21/121668.article
How Lincolnshire's towns have changed over time: A project bringing together new and old archaeological information, will for the first time ever, show how 30 Lincolnshire towns have changed since the Middle Ages.
For more information on the project, visit https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/how-lincolnshires-towns-have-changed-over-time/133367.article
Armed Forces Covenant newsletter: If you are interested in finding out more details about the Armed Forces Covenant and related issues, then see the latest edition of our newsletter. Sign up here to receive it straight to your inbox. Or call Liz Dockerty, covenant development officer: 01522 553487.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/community-leisure-and-events/community-support/lincolnshire-armed-forces-covenant/
Veg on menu of Lincolnshire schools: Lincolnshire schools are taking part in a national campaign to encourage children to eat more fresh vegetables. Veg Power and ITV have joined forces to launch the initiative to improve the nation’s health.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/veg-on-menu-of-lincolnshire-schools/133338.article
New art installation to The Collection: The Collection Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first walk on the moon with a spectacular art installation. From 2 March to 28 April 2019, the Lincoln attraction will host Museum of the Moon, a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/new-art-installation-brings-giant-model-moon-to-the-collection/133337.article
Awards success for North Sea Observatory: The North Sea Observatory was among the winners at Greater Lincolnshire’s Construction and Property Awards 2019. The new Chapel St Leonards attraction was named Development Project of the Year.
For more on Lincolnshire’s natural coast, visit www.lincsnaturalcoast.com.
Walkers to enjoy new 16-mile public path in Lincolnshire: Natural England will today open the latest stretch of the England Coast Path with a new 16-mile route from Skegness to Mablethorpe.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/walkers-to-enjoy-new-16-miles-public-path-in-lincolnshire/133398.article
Thank you
Ian
Cllr. Ian Fleetwood
Bardney & Cherry Willingham division.
Tel: 07921 161113 or Email: cllri.fleetwood@lincolnshire.gov.uk