2020 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

 

There were three members of the public present. Councillors Mrs Harvey, Mr Langley, Mr Coulber, Mrs Taylor, Mr Eldridge, Mr Stanley, Mrs Dawson, Mr Leggate, Mr Morgan and C Cllr T Ashton and clerk Mrs K Elliott.

 

7.17pm - Public Forum: The public forum commenced with a report from the County Councillor including flooding on local roads and blocked drains. TA hopes that the highways officers will be addressing these concerns. TA also advised that A Shoreland has now left ELDC and S Milson has taken over the matters to do with S106 and Market Place improvements. The Market Place improvements have been signed off. County are dealing with their budget and are making £14m of efficiency savings and an extra £4m will be spent on highways gangs in order to catch up with potholes and other tasks. There is to be a lower level increase on county level council tax and there is a budget consultation which TA encourages everyone to take part in. County Council are still facing challenges as far as adult social care. The council are looking at extending extra care housing scheme across the county. Members asked if there is a start date for the Market Place improvement works; is it possible for an electric car charging point be installed in Tattershall? Where is our nearest Post Box now that the PO is being refurbished and please provide an update on the footpath link negotiations.

 

The meeting started at 7.31pm

 

2020/142 Chairman’s Report – CD welcomed everyone to the meeting.

 

2020/143 Apologies – The parish clerk reported that apologies for absence with valid reasons given have been received from Mr Avison, Mr Foster and Mr Brown, it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED that apologies be noted with valid reasons for absence being accepted.

 

2020/144 To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 – there were none.

 

2020/145 To approve as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Council – It was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED unanimously that the official minutes of the last meeting held on 3rd December 2019 having been previously circulated were approved as a true record of the minutes, CD signed and dated.

 

2020/146 Reports from District and County Councillors, Police and any other outside agencies – Mr Ashton gave his report during the public forum and the Police report was circulated. There were no reports from District councillors. A report is to be requested from the Police panel meetings. Members also requested that a current parish council member is part of this panel.

 

2020/147 To Co-opt – the clerk confirmed that there had been no expressions of interest.

 

a) The proposal to distribute a leaflet to all households via the wapentake to try and encourage new councillors was discussed; the cost is £126 plus vat. We currently have vacancies for 4 Tattershall councillors and it was concluded to decide this at the March meeting.

 

b) A thank you letter is to be sent to Mrs Kay.

2020/148 Clerks report on correspondence and matters outstanding:

 

a) Blacksmiths Corner update – a meeting is to be held on 5th February for further discussion with regard to this development and a report will be provided for the next meeting. JS will also attend this meeting.

 

b) Public Toilets at Picnic site – we have been advised that they are now being regularly cleaned and are currently being painted.

 

c) Open space and empty plot at Castleview – we are still waiting to hear from enforcement and legal services at ELDC. The clerk will ask SA to assist if possible.

 

d) Clinton Park Link – TA is still dealing with this matter on our behalf.

 

e) Post Office Closure & Refurbishment – the post box has been removed, where is the next nearest one? The half hour per week replacement Post Office services are inadequate and very poorly advertised. Is the Defibrillator still in situ?

 

f) LALC Annual Training Scheme – the meeting RESOLVED to re-join this scheme.

 

g) LALC training courses – a copy of the forthcoming training courses has been circulated to all councillors.

 

h) Annual Parish Meeting – it was RESOLVED to hold the meeting before our ordinary May meeting on 5th May at 6pm and the Tattershall Thorpe meeting will be held on 6th May from 7pm at Thorpe Camp.

 

2020/149 To approve purchase of Litter Bin – this is to replace the damaged bin at Tattershall Thorpe and council RESOLVED to approve the purchase of one black dual purpose pole mounted bin.

 

2020/150 Community Speed Watch update

 

a) CSW report – a written report has been supplied by the CSW coordinator for Tattershall outlining that a new site has been secured for monitoring on the corner of Lodge Road/Marsh Lane. More volunteers are always welcome. The clerk is organising training locally with our PCSO. Select Electrical are to be requested to put the interactive speed sign on Lodge Road more often.

 

2020/151 Highways Matters

 

a) Passive Signs – the meeting discussed this request and again declined to install more signs.

 

b) Potholes – there are several areas of concern which include: Lodge Road, the entrance to the public car park, at the 30mph sign on Lodge Road, Chapel Lane, Paul’s Lane, the junction of North Road & Chapel Lane. The clerk is requested to report these sites again.

 

2020/152 Tree Works in Churchyard – The clerk is to meet with N Leggate in the Churchyard to inspect the trees and agree what is required. This matter will be on the next agenda.

 

2020/153 Love Tattershall Event, 8th May 2020 – CD provided more background on this event and the inclusion of lots of local businesses and attractions in this event which is to be hosted by Tattershall Village Hall. The launch event is on 8th May and help on the day is required. The aim is to provide a long term marketing and tourism strategy to improve the visitor experience for Tattershall. The meeting discussed the event and the involvement of all local groups, businesses the aim to engage with neighbours and friends to encourage people to support the event for the benefit of everyone.

 

2020/154 To approve purchase of more Christmas Lights – a proposal has been put forward to replace the two missing sets for the small tree lights, to have lights on all the trees in the Market Place and this will cost £289; this was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED. It was further discussed to renew the lights for the tree at Tattershall Thorpe at the March meeting. Members also discussed cutting back the basal growth to the trees in the Market Place and N Leggate agreed to sort this task.

 

2020/155 Asset Review – to carry out a review of our assets. SC and LT agreed to carry out this review and report back to council. The clerk will produce a list for each parish to aid this task.

 

2020/156 Planning Matters:

 

a) Enforcement Blue Bell, Thorpe – no further action, this matter is now closed.

 

b) S/175/01897/19 – Listed Building Consent given – Castle Cottages.

 

c) S/035/01950/19 – FPP Given; 59 High Street, Coningsby

 

d) S/176/01879/19 – FPP Given; Holly Lodge, Thorpe.

 

2020/157 Financial Matters: to authorise the signing of cheques and to note income for this month.

 

a) Payment of Accounts – see attached and circulated accounts sheet and bank reconciliation. Members were advised of the list of payments including amended amounts and it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED that payments were made to the sum of £1,442.94 including VAT and there was £3,320.37 income for the month.

 

2020/158 Reports from Outside meetings – there were none that had not already been reported on. It is noted that the RAF family’s day will be held on 24th July. It is also noted that has been a lot of dog fouling on Castleview.

 

2020/159 Items for next agenda are to include the S106 Footpath Link.

 

a) Full Council Meeting – it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED that this will be held on Tuesday 3rd March 2020, at 7.15pm at the Village Hall.

 

A member of the public asked how does the parish council communicate – we use our parish notice boards, word of mouth, our website and Facebook page.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.10 pm.