July 2022 Minutes
GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 4 JULY 2022 IN THE SUDBROOKE VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT: Councillors John Taylor (Chairman), Mrs Sarah Bates (Vice Chair), Keith Johnson, Ms Sue Pullen, Mike Taylor, Chris Thatcher, Vernon Stuffins
40 – 22/23 PARISHONERS ITEMS
Reports receive as follows:-
• That the bus timetables displayed in the bus shelter were incomplete. Councillor John Taylor would investigate this matter.
• Water was collecting near both bus shelters in the pull-ins resulting in persons waiting for buses being sprayed as the bus pulled up – Councillor John Taylor to photograph this when it next occurred and the Clerk to report on Fix My Street.
• Dog fouling in North Greetwell – This appeared to have improved since notices had been displayed etc.
41 – 22/23 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND REASONS GIVEN
District Councillors Anne Welburn, Chris Darcel and Cherie Hill – all attending WLDC meeting.
42 – 22/23 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None declared.
43 – 22/23 DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT
DC Anne Welburn’s report attached to these minutes.
44 – 22/23 NOTES OF MEETING HELD ON 6 JUNE 2022 FOR APPROVAL AND TO BE SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN AS MINUTES
That the above notes be signed as minutes unanimously Resolved.
45 – 22/23 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
A Correspondence received since last meeting
13.6.2022 – Notification received of The Chase Annual Inspection to be carried out during August 2022
14.6.2022 - Play area inspection report at The Chase 13.6.2022
14.6.2022 - Information from the ICO
14.6.2022 – LALC Weekly News
16.6.2022 - County Views
20.6.2022 – PKF Littlejohn, External Auditors - LI0158: Receipt of documents – notification of exempt status, 2022
22.6.2022 - LALC Weekly News
B Pedestrian Crossing – update – DC Anne Welburn had confirmed that a Project Officer had been appointed for the crossing. No reply received from CC Fleetwood as to what the situation is regarding funding for the crossing.
It was noted that a previous request and agreement by the Highways Department had still not resulted in the display of 40mph roundels on the A158. Resolved that County Councillor Ian Fleetwood be asked to pursue this on behalf of the Parish Council.
C Community Speedwatch – Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates reported that data on the speed indicator device showed as follows:-
From 25 March to 28 May:
Incoming vehicles - 532,674
Outgoing vehicles – 271,361
Total 804,035 using the A158 in a 2 month period.
It was noted that on 21.6.22 at 10.00pm a vehicle was recorded travelling towards the city at 102mph.
46 – 22/23 FINANCE
A Budget against spent to 30.6.2022 – This had been circulated to members and it was noted that spending during the first quarter of the financial year was within budget.
B Bank Reconciliation – Circulated to all Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
C Accounts for payment/income
Glendale – The Chase, Westfield Avenue roundabout, village gateways, 2 cuts - £138.44 net, £27.69 VAT, = £166.13 gross
EKM Ltd – Play equipment inspections 9 since 11/2 (reports received = ££450.00 net, VAT £90.00 Total £540.00
Sudbrooke Village Hall – Room hire – 4.7.2022 - £15.00
Mrs C Myers – Clerks expenses – Use of home as office, £13.00, mileage - £10.35 = £23.35
Staffing payments (July) salary/tax/pension - £520.51 - to be paid 29.7.2022
Staffing payments (August) Salary/tax/pension - £520.51 - to be paid 31.8.2022
That the above accounts be ratified for payment – unanimously Resolved. Councillor Mike Taylor to approve banking.
No income to report.
47 – 22/23 PLANNING
Letter received from Persimmon Homes regarding naming suggestions of street names on the new development – Bardney, Southrey, Birch, Scotgrove, Newball, Hardy Gang, Sotby.
It was felt that names more relevant to the area could have been used, possibly relating to the former industries in Lincoln ie ‘Ruston’, ‘Clayton’, ‘Hornsby’ or ‘Quarry’.
However if the names suggested are preferred by the developer the names relating to villages, ie Bardney, Southrey, Newball or Sotby should only be used as ‘Close’ or ‘Court’ and not ‘Road’. It is considered that if ‘Bardney Road’ were used this could be very confusing to motorists/delivery drivers.
The above unanimously Resolved.
48 – 22/23 CLERKS REPORT
The Clerk reported:-
• That she would be attending the Networking Day at Woodhall Spa on 6 July.
• That no reply had been received from LCC re the purchasing of street furniture, i.e., seats, bins for the route of the LEB.
The Clerk asked that her salary grade be reviewed in line with other local Clerks. Council agreed to consider this at a future meeting.
49 – 22/23 CHAIRMANS COMMENTS
It was noted that trees ordered through the Woodland Trust for planting on the area of land near the bypass would be delivered in the Autumn.
50 – 22/23 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Monday 5 September 7.30pm, Bramham Lounge of Sudbrooke Village Hall.
District Councillor Anne Welburn’s Report for July and August
Developers behind plans for two solar projects in West Lindsey are inviting people to take part in the consultation process. Island Green Power (IGP) are proposing two projects that cross the county border between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire – Cottam Solar Project and West Burton Solar Project. The infrastructure would be hosted within West Lindsey and Bassetlaw District Councils.
The public consultation for both projects starts Wednesday, 15 June 2022 and will be open for 6 weeks, closing on 27 July 2022. These large scale (nationally significant) infrastructure projects (NSIP) will go to the government, via its Planning Inspectorate, for a Development Consent Order (DCO).
They will not go through the normal local planning requirements, which means that West Lindsey District Council is not the decision-making body for this application. The developers are required to consult on their plans before submitting the applications.
Please remember there are two projects that the developers are consulting on and if you wish to comment on both you will need to make sure you do this separately direct to the developers.
The developers will also be holding six information events and two webinars on the following locations and dates:
• Clayworth Memorial Hall, Town Street, Clayworth, Retford, DN22 9AD – Wednesday 22 June, 2pm to 6pm
• Saxilby Village Hall, 34 High Street, Saxilby, Lincoln, LN1 2HA – Thursday 23 June, 3:30pm to 7:30pm
• Blyton Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Blyton, Gainsborough, DN21 – Friday 24 June, 11am to 3pm
• Marton and Gate Burton Village Hall, Trent Port Road, Marton, Gainsborough, DN21 5AR – Saturday 25 June, 12:30am to 4:30pm
• Willingham Village Hall, High Street, Willingham by Stow, Gainsborough, DN21 5JZ – Friday 1 July, 10am to 2pm
• Gringley on-the-Hill Community Centre, W Wells Lane, Gringley on the Hill, Doncaster, DN10 4QY – Saturday 2 July, 11am to 3pm
• Webinar – Monday 27 June, 5:30pm-6:30pm
• Webinar – Tuesday 12 July, 6:30pm - 8pm
Details of both projects and consultation form can be viewed by visiting the developers web pages:
West Burton Solar
Cottam Solar
Gainsborough’s Trinity Arts Centre has a brand-new website showcasing its beautiful venue and the array of amazing upcoming shows!
The grade II listed building is cultural hub offering a dynamic programme of live theatre, music, comedy, and cinema for the residents of West Lindsey and beyond.
Along with a series of facilities available to hire, they can now be checked out in more detail on their new, well-needed site.
The new website which has been funded by the Cultural Recovery Fund, a grant supporting cultural organisations through the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, was awarded following a successful application in Autumn 2021 to the Arts Council.
The unique picture-house and theatre is housed in a stunning grade II listed Church dating back to 1843 in Gainsborough. It is run by West Lindsey District Council and has undergone significant investment in recent years including new seating, projector, lighting and a make-over of the inside of the building. The changes have been captured by Electric Egg, a local photography company whose images have been used on the website. visit the new website
West Lindsey District Council provides a bulky waste collection service for household items?
Booking an appointment has never been easier thanks to upgrades made to the online booking system. Customers can go on to the website and book a bulky waste collection without any manual intervention from staff. A 48-hour collection time slot will be given at the time of the request.
Customers have the right to cancel a request within 14 days of placing your order, with a minimum notice of 24 hours before the collection date. For those customers who cannot book online they can still contact our customer services team and speak to an operator to book an appointment.
Any electrical items collected are sent for recycling under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations, via Repic, who are an industry leading producer compliance scheme. Mattresses are also sent for recycling and do not go to the Energy from Waste Plant.
Items that are collected under this scheme are free-standing furniture and appliances such as:
• tables and chairs
• washing machines
• carpets
• suites
• beds
• wardrobes
• cookers and similar
Please be aware that they are unable to collect the following items:
• garden refuse, unless in prepaid sacks or in West Lindsey’s garden waste wheeled bins
• bricks
• concrete
• tyres and car parts
• cast iron boilers
• plasterboard
There is a minimum charge for this service for items worth up to 6 points, for items of more than 6 points there will be an extra cost.
Please see fees and charges page for current charge.