June 2019 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 3 JUNE 2019 IN THE OLD SCHOOL, NETTLEHAM.
PRESENT: Councillors John Taylor (Chairman), Mrs Sarah Bates (Vice Chair), Keith Johnson, Mike Taylor, Chris Thatcher, County Councillor Ian Fleetwood
32 – 19/20 PARISHIONERS ITEMS
Report from resident of Hawthorn Chase about poor condition of grass at The Chase – agenda item for later in the meeting.
33 - 19/20 APOLOGIES
District Councillors Chris Darcel, Cherie Hill, Anne Welburn
That the reasons given be accepted - unanimously Resolved.
34 – 19/20 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – None received.
35 - 19/20 CO-OPTION TO VACANCIES OF COUNCILLORS
No applications received. Advertisements continued to be displayed on noticeboards and on the website.
36 – 19/20 NOTES OF MEETING HELD ON 13 MAY 2019 FOR APPROVAL AND TO BE SIGNED AS MINUTES
That the notes be signed as minutes - unanimously Resolved.
37 – 19/20 POLICE MATTERS
No report received.
38 – 19/20 COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT
CC Ian Fleetwood reported the following:-
- The closing of Hawthorn Road for a period of three weeks commencing 25 June 2019.
- That the commencement of construction of the roundabout on Fiskerton Road would commence during August 2019.
- That Hawthorn Road would be stopped up permanently during the autumn of 2019.
- That the Community Speedwatch in Cherry Willingham was going from strength to strength and that 12,000 vehicles had been checked to date.
39 – 19/20 DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS – No reports received.
40 – 19/20 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
a) Correspondence received since last meeting of Parish Council and circulated to members
*circulated to residents email list
- 13.5.2019 – Agenda for WLDC Annual meeting
- 14.5.2019 – LALC Weekly News
- *14.5.2019 – CC Ian Fleetwood’s Brief May 2019
- 18.5.2019 – LALC Weekly News
- 27.5.2019 - Pension Regulator News
- 28.5.2019 – Notification from Gallifordtry of Hawthorn Road temporary closure
b) Bus shelter opposite Mach Restaurant – repairs update – It was noted that LCC Highways had been approached by the LCC Transport Department re the Parish Council carrying out fitting of trellis to the bus shelter. That if no reply received from LCC during the next two weeks that the trellis be fitted - unanimously Resolved.
c) Village Gateways – Nothing further to report.
d) Resurfacing of Westfield Drive footpath – Nothing further to report.
e) Traffic Regulation Order – County Councillor Ian Fleetwood was pursuing this on behalf of the Parish Council.
f) The Chase – compulsory purchase of land – Nothing further to report.
g) Community Speed Watch – The PC insurance company had confirmed that volunteers from outside of Greetwell undertaking community speed watch would be covered by the public liability section of the insurance.
h) Garden Party and Produce Show - 11 August 2019 – The Schedule had been prepared and this would be printed and distributed.
i) To consider attendance by a member at LALC AGM and Conference 15.10.2019 – No interest shown in attendance.
41 – 19/20 THE CHASE PLAY AREA – GRASS CUTTING
A resident had reported on 26.5.2019 that the grass was uncut and that the ruts still not levelled. The Clerk reported that she had spoken to the grass cutting contractor and since that date the grass had been cut twice and assurances given that it would be kept under control. The contractor had requested that the infilling be carried out by another company.
That the Clerk be authorised to organise and instruct the infilling of the ruts - unanimously Resolved.
It had been brought to the Parish Council’s attention that a trampoline, owner not known, had been sited on the Parish Council owned land adjacent to the pumping station. Confirmation had been made by the Parish Council Insurance Company that no liability would be accepted for injury caused to any user of the trampoline.
That a polite notice be attached to the trampoline requesting that the owner remove it within seven days - unanimously Resolved.
42 – 19/20 REIVEW OF POLICIES
a) Communications Protocol – Reviewed without amendment - unanimously Resolved.
b) Complaints Procedure – Reviewed without amendment – unanimously Resolved.
c) Parish Council Risk Assessment – Reviewed without amendment – unanimously Resolved.
43 – 19/20 FINANCE
Accounts for payment
- Nettleham Parish Council – Room rent 13.5.2019 - £10.00
- Mrs C Myers – expenses - £10.25
- Greenfield Groundskeeping – 2 cuts at The Chase - £85.00
That the above accounts be paid – unanimously Resolved.
44 – 19/20 PLANNING
Neighbourhood Plan – Councillors Mrs Sarah Bates provided minutes of the meeting held on 15 May 2019 for all Councillors and a copy of the Flyer to be distributed to all properties in Greetwell.
45 – 19/20 CLERKS REPORT
Nothing to report.
46 – 19/20 CHAIRMANS REPORT
The Chair suggested change of date of September Parish Council meeting to 9 September 2019 – unanimously Resolved.
47 – 19/20 DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Monday 1 July 2019 – Old School, Mill Hill Nettleham, 7.30pm.
Cllr. Ian Fleetwood's - June 2019 brief:
The latest on, what’s happening in the public sector in Lincolnshire.
Leader's AGM speech: Council leader Cllr Martin Hill's speech to the annual meeting on Friday 17 May highlighted how Lincolnshire is focusing on what really matters. Council achievements showcased at annual meeting
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/council-achievements-showcased-at-annual-meeting/133563.article
Lincolnshire County Council new Chairman Cllr Tony Bridges: Cllr Tony Bridges was elected the new Chairman, following a year as vice-chairman with Cllr Michael Brookes as his deputy. Cllr Bridges represents Louth North. With a keen interest in economic development, Cllr Bridges aims to use his position to promote skills development and support new opportunities for employment in the county. New chairman of Lincolnshire County Council plans to promote skills development during year in office
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/new-chairman-of-lincolnshire-county-council-plans-to-promote-skills-development-during-year-in-office/133565.article
Could you be a child's someone? Find out at one of our upcoming adoption information evenings from 7- 9pm on Tuesday 5 June at Branston Hall Hotel, Lincoln, and on Wednesday 12 June at Brackenborough Hotel, Louth. Book your place now. Philippa Gagliano, Fostering and Adoption, 01522 553833.
A big thanks to all Lincolnshire County Council volunteers: National Volunteers Week, 1-7 June, is a chance to celebrate the fantastic contribution made by those who carry out sterling work for the council in their spare time. Council leader, Cllr Martin Hill has written to our volunteers to personally thank them for their efforts.
Health visiting and children and young people services rated 'Good': The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have rated our health visiting and children and young people nursing services as 'Good' overall, following an inspection at the end of February. Overall, inspectors concluded that services were effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Consultation on how Lincolnshire deals with flood risk and water management: Lincolnshire County Council is asking residents to have their say on flood risk and water management in Lincolnshire. Working in partnership, the County Council, as the Lead Local Flood Authority, has produced a revised and updated flood risk and water management strategy. The strategy looks at farmland, economic hotspots, businesses and communities across Lincolnshire, in particular the Coastal strip, and talks about what can be done to ensure these are better protected against flooding. It also explores the water resources currently available in Lincolnshire, and discusses whether these are appropriate for housing and economic developments, both now and in the future.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/consultation-on-how-lincolnshire-deals-with-flood-risk-and-water-management/133573.article
Greater Lincolnshire leaders back British steel: Lincolnshire County Council and North East Lincolnshire Council have joined North Lincolnshire Council in signing up to the UK Steel Charter. The charter is a UK Steel initiative that seeks to promote the use of quality British steel in construction projects.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/greater-lincolnshire-leaders-back-british-steel/133577.article
Armed Forces Covenant recognition for LCC: Lincolnshire County Council has achieved the Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award for our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. This aims to foster and support a positive relationship between local people and the Armed Forces Community. For more details, see this webpage.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/residents/community-and-living/community-and-voluntary-sector-support/lincolnshire-armed-forces-covenant/112682.article
The NHS in Lincolnshire has launched the Healthy Conversation 2019: An engagement exercise, which will run into the autumn of this year. Information can be accessed at https://www.lincolnshire.nhs.uk/healthy-conversation
We have been asking for NHS organisations to publish their future plans and have an honest conversation with the public for far too long, and at last it seems there is a firm commitment to do this.
Highways work: For the latest news on roadworks around the county: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks
Roman treasure found by metal detectorists in Lincolnshire: The largest haul of Roman coins from the early 4th Century AD ever found in Britain has been unearthed by two metal detector enthusiasts. The discovery was made near the village of Rauceby in Lincolnshire after the detectorists painstakingly searched the area for years.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/roman-treasure-found-by-metal-detectorists-in-lincolnshire/133535.article
Medieval Cooking: Travel back in time and find out how people ate in medieval times at a cooking demonstration with a difference being held at Lincoln Castle on Wednesday 12 June, 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Admission is £20 including a hot drink and medieval themed light refreshments as well as full access to the wall walk. See Lincoln Castle's for details on how to book your place.
Thank you
Ian
Cllr. Ian Fleetwood
Bardney & Cherry Willingham division.
Tel: 07921 161113 or Email: cllri.fleetwood@lincolnshire.gov.uk