2018 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

 

There were no members of the public present. Councillors Mrs Harvey, Mr Coulber, Mr Brown (Chair), Mr Langley, Mr Leggate, Mr Eldridge, Mr Fitter, Mr Edwards, Mrs Dawson, Mrs Kay, Mr Singleton-Cragg, Mrs Tyson, Mr Fletcher and D Cllrs Mr S Avison, Mr M Foster and C Cllr Mr T Ashton plus clerk Mrs K Elliott.

 

7.15pm - Public Forum: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and the meeting discussed the footpath link connected to the S106 which is now becoming urgent, leaves on footpaths in the Market place – this is the responsibility of the District Council, painting of the phone box which has been requested with BT, storage of the poppies which will be done by Mr & Mrs Shaw and the success of the recent Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.

 

2018/136 Chairman’s Report – NB thanked everyone for the excellent arrangements for the recent Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. It is regretful that arrangements had to be altered; however the tree and lights in the Market Place look great. Thanks were offered to Mr Coulber for taking down the poppies.

 

2018/137 Apologies – The parish clerk reported that apologies for absence with valid reasons given had been received from Mr Adams and Mrs Shaw and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that apologies be noted with valid reasons for absence being accepted.

 

2018/138 To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 – There were none.

 

2018/139 To approve as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Council – It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED unanimously that the official minutes of the last meeting held on 6th November 2018 having been previously circulated were approved as a true record of the minutes, Chairman signed and dated.

 

2018/140 Reports from District and County Councillors, Police and any other outside agencies – Mr Ashton commenced with his County Council report; he advised that there is a new Chief Exec at ELDC, Mr Bob Barlow and that the Chief Exec at LCC has left and interim arrangements have been made. Ofsted and CQC have praised the County Council special needs support as being strong and effective for children and young people in Lincolnshire. £200 million has been raised at Government Level for installation of Broad Band and Fibre optic and Lincolnshire will bid for some of this money to improve supply and broadband speeds over the next 2 years. On 28th January Mr Ashton will be touring his ward with Mr Davies, portfolio holder for Highways to discuss speed limits and highways matters and if there is anything to bring to his attention please advise Mr Ashton directly. With regard to the S106 monies for the footpath, there are 2 years left to resolve this matter and Mr Ashton is continuing to pursue the land owners and work on this matter on our behalf. Our ward is the 7th least deprived within ELDC and ELDC has the highest population over 65 in the country.

 

[Mr Ashton left the meeting at 7.37pm]

 

2018/141 Clerks report on correspondence and matters outstanding:

 

a) To confirm meetings for 2019 – dates are as per the circulated list and will be displayed on all noticeboards.

 

b) To confirm arrangements for taking down large tree and Market Place lights – this will be done on 6th January 2019 at 9am. Small trees will be returned to NB Law and then collected and disposed from there via Coningsby Town Council.

 

c) Clerk’s regular parish visits 2019 – dates from January through to May were agreed and noted. The clerk’s appraisal will also take place at the April visit.

 

2018/142 To report on S106 meeting with ELDC – parish councillors expressed their feelings on this matter which has been discussed on many occasions. ELDC has a duty to take into consideration the views of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council. It was felt that our District Councillors are aware of the parish council views and that the District Council Officer could have been more accommodating. Mr Foster, Mr Avison and Mr Ashton have been trying to get as much for the parish as possible whilst Mrs Shorland investigates what the exact commitment is to the Co-op. The parish council are grateful to our District Councillors for the work they have done. The exact amount of grant promised to the Co-op is still not known and following further discussion and debate it was RESOLVED that the clerk should contact A Shorland at ELDC to request further details of the commitment to the Co-op and to clarify this position and also that the parish council still wish for all the work listed in our submission in August to be carried out. A costing for the lighting work is also to be supplied by ELDC. This matter will be discussed further at the February meeting.

 

2018/143 To receive report on Community Speed Watch Scheme – the clerk confirmed that non council members are covered by our insurance under public liability. The meeting RESOLVED to go ahead with joining this scheme and RESOLVED that this should be a joint project with Coningsby Town Council. Mrs Dawson advised that the equipment can be stored at the salon. The equipment will be purchased by Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council and loaned to Coningsby Town Council when required.

 

2018/144 Holy Trinity Funding Project – the meeting discussed the request from Revd. Sue Allison and noted that it is a little unclear what is required from the parish council, however in principle the parish council would want to be involved and would be represented at any forthcoming meetings. It is noted that the District Councillors have not been involved in this project to date.

 

2018/145 WI Letter and proposal for commemorations – it is not known how much money is involved in this proposal and therefore it is difficult to make any suggestions for consideration. This matter will be dealt with at the February meeting.

 

2018/146 Planning Matters:

 

a) S/175/01850/18 – FPP Given, Flat Roof House Farm.

 

b) S/176/01836/18 – Willow Holt application withdrawn.

 

c) 1A High Street – no breach of planning control has taken place.

 

d) S/035/01833/18 – Refusal to remove or vary a condition.

 

e) S/175/01890/18 – FPP Given, Tattershall Lakes outdoor swimming pool.

 

f) S/175/01892/18 – FPP Given, land of Marsh Lane.

 

2018/147 Financial Matters: to authorise the signing of cheques and to note income for this month.

 

a) Payment of Accounts – see attached accounts sheet and bank reconciliation. Members were advised of the list of payments and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that payments were made to the sum of £2,294.95 including VAT and there was £19.00 income for the month.

 

2018/148 Reports from Outside meetings – Mr Fletcher had attended the village hall meeting and the hall continues to be very busy and the hall committee are investing in some new heating.

 

2018/149 Items for next agenda are requested.

 

a) Full Council Meeting – will be on Tuesday 5th February 2019 at 7.15pm at the Village Hall.

 

b) It was RESOLVED that the F & GP committee would deal with any urgent matters should they arise before the next meeting.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50 pm.