April 2021 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REMOTE MEETING OF GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 12 APRIL 2021
PRESENT: Councillors John Taylor (Chairman), Mrs Sarah Bates (Vice Chair),
Keith Johnson, Mike Taylor, Chris Thatcher
Clerk Christine Myers
1 – 21/22 PARISHIONERS ITEMS
It was noted that the resident who currently looked after the planters on Westfield Drive would shortly be moving. That a flyer be produced by the Clerk for circulating to properties in near proximity to the corner of Westfield Drive asking for someone to take over the care of the planters unanimously Resolved.
A resident from a nearby village had sought information on the history of North Greetwell. The Clerk would supply what information was to hand.
2 – 21/22 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND REASONS GIVEN
District Councillor Anne Welburn.
3 – 21/22 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None received.
4 – 21/22 COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS
CC Ian Fleetwood’s briefing as per attached.
5 – 21-22 NOTES OF MEETING HELD ON 1 MARCH 2021 FOR APPROVAL AND TO BE SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN AS MINUTES
That the notes be signed as minutes unanimously Resolved.
6 – 21/22 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
A Correspondence received since last meeting as per list below:-
*Sent to resident’s email list
*24.2.2021 – Revised Household Waste Recycling arrangements
1.3.2021 – Update from Parish Magazine Printing Co.
2.3.2021 – WLDC Budget – from DC Anne Welburn
2.3.2021 – LALC News
2.3.2021 – LCC Highways News
*3.3.2021 – Nettleham Police Team news
3.3.2021 – Notification from Anglian Water of ecological Surveys
4.3.2021 – WYPF Pension Matters
*3.3.2021 – LCC transport bus timetables update
3.3.2021 – News from the ICO
*9.3.2021 – CC I Fleetwood’s briefing
9.3.2021 – LALC News
10.3.2021 – Play Equipment inspection report for The Chase Feb 2021
12.3.2021 – Notification from DC Anne Welbourn re Planning training sessions at WLDC
18.3.2021 – WLDC PCC Review
23.3.2021 – WYPF Alert re log in details for employers
23.3.2021 – Pelican Trust information
23.3.2021 – Fix My Street update – Overgrown hedge on Greetwell Road – ‘investigating’.
23.3.2021 – LALC Weekly News
25.3.2021 – WLDC Parish News
29.3.2021 – WLDC Parish News
29.3.2021 – Copy of support letter from Nettleham PC re request for illuminated bollards at Lodge Lane
29.3.2021 – LALC update re PC’s not being able to hold remote meetings after 7th May 2021
30.3.2021 – LALC News – March 2021
30.3.2021 – LALC Weekly News 20.3.2021
31.3.2021 – LRSP – new Police campaign - Bumper stickers - for collection from South Park Police or Market Rasen
1.4.2021 – Notification that Lincs Alert will now be managed by the Safer Together Team
8.4.2021 – Further update re remote meetings from LALC
B Pedestrian Crossing – Anything further to report – The Chairman reported that CC Ian Fleetwood had confirmed that Greetwell reached all criteria for a crossing and that he would be pursuing a site meeting with LCC Highways Officers.
C Traffic island/bollards, Westfield Drive junction with A158 – It was noted that since the last meeting and request made for replacement, one of the bollards had been damaged and confirmation received that it would be replaced but not with an illuminated bollard.
D Request to LCC re the marking of solid white lines either side of the ladder markings on Wragby Road East – no reply received to date.
E Speeding through North Greetwell – Reply from Police re conducting speed checks on the A158 - The Local Police Team had confirmed that they would conduct checks as time permitted.
7 – 21/22 TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY MOTTMAC, WORKING IN CON JUNCTION WITH ANGLIAN WATER FOR A NEW AGREEMENT APPROACH FOR ‘BLANKET’ ACCESS FOR ALL UPCOMING NON-INTRUSIVE SURVEYS
This request was approved unanimously.
8 – 21/22 TO CONSIDER LOBBYING LCC HIGHWAYS TO ENSURE THAT THE ‘BUNNY RUN’ – PUBLIC HIGHWAY BETWEEN STOCKING WAY AND GREETWELL ROAD - IS REOPENED
This request had come through DC Anne Welburn and members asked that the item be deferred for more information to be obtained.
9 – 21/22 TO REVIEW UPDATES TO THE PARISH COUNCIL PUBLICATION SCHEME
This was reviewed with amendments.
10 – 21/22 DEFIBRILLATOR – ALERT FROM BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
An alert had been received from BHF that some Lifepak defibrillators were displaying a fault. Councillor John Taylor had checked Greetwells’ and it was found to be in order.
11 – 21/22 FINANCE
A Review of Fixed Assets Register – This was reviewed with amendments.
B External Audit for year ending 2020/21 – To consider and approve by Resolution the Certificate of Exemption from a Limited Assurance Review – That Greetwell Parish Council be exempt from a Limited Assurance Review unanimously Resolved.
C Bank reconciliation to 31.3.2021 – This had been circulated to all members by the Clerk and was noted.
D Review of budget against spent for financial year 2020/2021 – This had been circulated to all members. It was noted that Council had spent within budget during the year.
E Funds/Balance at 31.3.2021 –
The chase Account – expenditure for year taken from account - £1457.33 plus £100.00 administration fee = £12,248.15 – to carry forward to next financial year
Parish Council Current Account – Co-op Bank = £11,114.97. This amount includes:-
Outstanding/uncleared cheques: £489.64
Events Fund = £973.96
Funds for seat from DC A Welburn - £341.09
Parish Enhancement from Precept - £1000.00
Parish Enhancement from Cil payment - £644.20
That £1000.00 be included in Parish Enhancement from Contingency Fund unanimously Resolved
Total in Parish Enhancement = £2644.20
Total in in Contingency Fund = £6,666.08 (should a Parish Council Election be called expenditure would be taken from this amount).
F Accounts for payment
LALC – Annual Subscription - £246.76
EKM – Repairs to the Chase play area from annual play equipment inspection - £45.00 gross, £9.00 VAT, £54.00 Gross
Glendale – Grass cutting at The Chase - £36.05 net, £7.21 VAT, £43.26 gross
Mrs S Leach – plants for planters on Westfield Drive - £9.00
Mrs C Myers – Clerks expenses – Mileage £3.60, Postage £1.32, Telephone/Broadband £12.76 = £17.68
EKM The Chase inspections - £60.00 net, £12.00 VAT, £72.00 gross
Mrs C Myers – Clerks Salary/pension payments, April
That the above payments be made unanimously Resolved.
Income received - WLDC – Precept - £9,600.00
12 – 21/22 PLANNING
Application 141686 – Application for advertisement consent for 4 non-illuminated signs – A15 Bunkers Hill/A158 Wragby Road East roundabout – Comments to be forwarded to WLDC Planning Department as follows:-
Greetwell Parish Council strongly object to this application.
All members reside in that vicinity and use the road on a regular basis.
The visibility on approach to the roundabout is poor due to the trees and foliage. Motorists constantly use the wrong lane and more advertisements will further distract users.
It would be a good solution to remove the trees on the island of the roundabout as this would improve the view of traffic attempting to join the traffic flow. At present traffic appears suddenly from the cover of the trees.
Road markings need to be addressed.
Plans showing the roundabout access roads are not currently up to date.
13 – 21/22 CLERKS REPORT
The Clerk reported as follows:-
That consideration of the Parish Council insurance would be an agenda item for the next meeting
That a report had been made to LCC Highways of a large clod of tarmac in the road on Westfield Drive left by the contractors when resurfacing had taken place.
That notification had been received for the reopening of the Small Hall at Nettleham Old School. Prior to 21 June 2021 the hall would not be large enough for a Greetwell Parish Council meeting to be safely held face to face, with social distancing in accordance with government guidelines.
14 – 21/22 CHAIRMANS REPORT
The Chairman stated that the road surface of the ELB was very rumbly.
The Chair suggested that an email be sent to Galliford Try as follows:-
Heras fencing had been left near to the bridge on the A158 which requires removing, one panel being in the waterway. Also the fence access to the public footpath from the A158 is very unstable. A proper fence post has not been installed.
That an update on the fitting of the bollard at the entrance to The Chase play area be requested.
That an update on the filling in of the ruts and additional planting of trees on The Chase play area be requested.
Is the limestone on the temporary footway near to the Chase play area to be landscaped?
That an email be sent with the above enquiries unanimously Resolved.
15 – 21/22 DATE OF ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - TO CONSIDER RESCHEDULING THE MEETING DATE TO TUESDAY 4 MAY 2021 DUE TO LEGISLATION FOR REMOTE MEETINGS NOT BEING EXTENDED BEYOND 7 MAY 2021
That the meeting date be rescheduled as above – unanimously Resolved.
16 – 21/22 TO RESOLVE TO DELEGATE POWERS TO THE CLERK AND CHAIRMAN TO CONTINUE TO CONDUCT BUSINESS UNTIL SUCH POINT AS IT IS SAFE TO HOLD ANOTHER MEETING
Following the Annual Parish Council meeting it will not be possible to hold a face-to-face meeting until after 21 June 2021.
That the Clerk and Chairman be given delegated responsibility to conduct business of the Council unanimously Resolved.
Cllr. Ian Fleetwood's – March brief:
The latest on, what’s happening in the public sector in Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire County Council BUDGET SPEECH 2021
By Councillor Martin Hill OBE Leader, Lincolnshire County Council delivered on Friday 19 February, 2021.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/566/budget-boost-for-communities-and-businesses
Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs):
From Monday 8 March, the HWRCs across the county will change – with residents being able to take recycling, garden waste and general waste on any opening day.
In order to manage the number of people on site and to prevent queues, the Click and Tip booking system will remain in place. We also now have the permit scheme for Vans and larger trailers to access the sites. Therefore, residents will still need to visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/clickandtip, or call 01522 782070, to book their time slot.
The Lincolnshire Leadership and Wellbeing Hub has launched:
We've joined with Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce to create a Leadership and Wellbeing Hub to support local businesses. A one-stop-shop where businesses can access expert advice, resources and fully-funded support sessions, the hub is here to support businesses with issues regarding mental, physical and financial health during this difficult time.
Business support & start-up loans:
For more information on First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans, please visit www.first-enterprise.co.uk For more information on the funding support available to Greater Lincolnshire businesses, click
https://www.businesslincolnshire.com/start-and-grow-my-business/grant-and-support-finder/
Further funding schemes can found at: (www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/grants-funding)
Digital voucher fund (supporting businesses in improving digitisation)
Window will be open between 8 March 2021 and 12 March 2021
Invest for the future grant (to contribute towards business expansion)
Window will be open between 15th March 2021 – 26th March 21
Rural business grant (for businesses and organisations with projects in rural areas)
Window will be open between 8 March 2021 and 17 March.
Grow your team or find a career from the comfort of your own home:
If you're on the hunt for new team members, don't miss the next Greater Lincolnshire Online Jobs and Careers Fair. Whether you're in need of an experienced manager or a new apprentice, register now for your free booth and meet talented Lincolnshire job seekers in a COVID-secure environment!
https://greaterlincsjobsfair.co.uk/
One You Lincolnshire:
The health and wellbeing of residents is important at this time when restrictions through lockdown at home have meant reduced opportunities for exercise. Now we should all encourage our communities to take advantage as we move towards spring and better weather. Check out the Get Active section at www.oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk/ or there are details of activities throughout the county through Connect to Support.
https://lincolnshire.connecttosupport.org/
If you are interested in them coming to your community, when we open back up our village halls, to put on events or would like further information for Parish Newletters etc, either contact me or speak with Dan Rogers email: Dan.Rogers@oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk
Mobile: 07780 217066 or Office: 01522 705162.
Healthwatch Lincolnshire:
In April 2020, Healthwatch Lincolnshire invited the public to tell us how the Covid-19 pandemic was affecting them, both in terms of accessing healthcare services and personally with their emotional and mental health needs.
Now one year on, we are revisiting this work to ask how you have adapted to new ways of accessing healthcare, whether you are excited about getting back shopping, going to the hairdressers or on a night out, or maybe you have re-evaluated your priorities and the things that were once important, no longer are.
Completing the survey will only take a couple of minutes, it is anonymous and most importantly it will help to direct changes in healthcare services over the coming months and years. To assist us in this piece of work please click on the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LPHFTQP or for a copy in the post, Call: 01205 820892
Covid Testing:
For more information of the local testing offer visit the LCC website https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-support-services/community-help-volunteering/8
Thank you
Ian
Cllr. Ian Fleetwood
Bardney & Cherry Willingham division.
Tel: 07921 161113 or Email: cllri.fleetwood@lincolnshire.gov.uk