PC Meeting - Minutes and Agenda - 3rd September 2024
MINUTES FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 3rd SEPTEMBER 2024
PRESENT: Councillor A Wilson, (Chairman), Cllr Mrs Penketh, Cllr Mrs Patrick (RFO), Cllr C Campion, Cllr J Parsons. Also present County Cllr A Key, District Cllr R Jackson and the Parish Clerk, Mrs S. McIntyre.
No members of the public were present.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Cllr Andrews, his apology, with reason, was accepted.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Block Dispensation – Playpark/Reservoir/Budget, Precept.
3. MINUTES OF MEETING. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Penketh and seconded by Cllr Parsons, that the Notes from July 16th, be accepted as Minutes. All agreed, the Chairman signed the Minutes.
4. REPORTS FROM VISITING REPRESENTATIVE(S). C/Cllr Key gave details of road improvement figures. Extra funds allocated are starting to take effect. Some minor roads are being treated. Various ideas were discussed about the A52 junction, the Chairman and Cllr Campion will put these together, to be sent to C/Cllr Key.
D/Cllr Jackson had sent a report, and some of the points were discussed. These included updates on the Sleaford Cinema, the Monument area improvements and the narrowboat. He encouraged nominations for this year’s Community Champion.
5. COUNCILLOR VACANCY. There is no interest to date. Enquiries will continue.
6. PLAYPARK.
(a) Grant application update. Climbing Wall and Monkey Bars. Cllr Mrs Penketh updated on the equipment available and the types of surface. Enquiries will continue.
(b) Siting of Information Board. The posts are to be made and galvanised.
(c) Replacement Trees. Enquiries with the Crown Estates are continuing.
(d) Interim Inspection. The Clerk had circulated some information after the last meeting, but received no replies.
(e) Lock on Vehicle Gate. The Chairman had circulated details of a suitable combination lock. It was proposed by Cllr Campion and seconded by Cllr Parsons that this be purchased. All agreed.
7. NOTICE BOARD. This has been installed.
8. MAJOR PROJECTS/CONSULTATIONS.
• Reservoir Liaison Committee. There had been a Liaison Committee meeting and a following public meeting. Around 30 people attended. Cllr Campion spoke about the points raised. There was a discussion about these. Points are being put together to submit into the consultation.
9. NEWSLETTER. Nothing has been finalised, discussions continue.
10. TREE PRESERVATION. A map showing the existing TPO’s has been obtained. Other trees which possibly need a TPO will be identified. Proposals will be brought to the November meeting.
11. SPEED INDICATION DEVICES. Cllr Mrs Penketh has made preliminary enquiries about converting the 2 devices to solar power. She will check for possible grants.
12. SURGERY ITEMS, if any, BROUGHT TO THE MEETING.
Overgrown land and footpaths. Specific details of problem areas will be put together to be sent to the Crown Estates.
13. FINANCE.
• Monthly report and BACS payments. It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Penketh and seconded by Cllr Parsons that the report and the payments be accepted. All agreed, the Resolution was passed.
• Pre-Budget Discussions. Possible Solar Power for the S.I.D’s, also Village signage. These will be costed ready for the budget discussions in November’s meeting.
14. PLANNING MATTERS. There were none.
15. L.A.L.C. Bulletins have been circulated when received.
16. CLERK’S REPORT
• Environment Agency. River Vegetation Management and Grass Cutting. Details circulated.
• N.K. Climate action. Details of a survey were forwarded.
17. DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS.
Budget setting Meeting : November 19th.
2025 suggested dates, for approval in November.
January 21st (Budget meeting), March 18th, May 20th (Annual Meetings)
July 15th. September 16th, November 18th.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.37pm.
November meeting:
Budget setting. Projects to be costed.
2025 meeting dates.
T.P.O. – proposals for additional Orders.