June 2024 DRAFT Minutes
Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council
Minutes of the Full Council Meeting on Tuesday 2nd June 2024 at 7.15pm
Attendees:
Cllr Nick Brown (Chair), Cllr Serv Coulber, Cllr Caroline Dawson, Cllr Chris Sivill, Cllr Jaqueline Gravett, Cllr James Knowles, Cllr Nigel Langley, Cllr Marc Keeling and Sarah- Louise Kulwicki (Clerk). District Cllr Martin Foster.
Absences: Cllr Ebru Sarifindik, Cllr Neville Edwards, Cllr Daniel Fenton, County Councillor Tom Ashton and District Councillor Alex Hall.
No members of public present.
Public Forum:
Cllr Dawson reported that she receives messages on her private messenger for the attention of the council; she has asked them to get in touch with the clerk for any future matters. Cllr Brown told all the landowners of the land off farrier’s way have sent letters to local resident’s asking for support.
028-24/25 Welcome and Chair’s report
The chairman welcomed all present and thanked the Cllrs for erecting the business flag poles and bunting in the market place.
029-24/25 Apologies for Absence in accordance with Local Gov. Act 1972, Sch 12, para 40. To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk prior to the meeting
Apologies received from Cllr N. Edwards, Cllr D. Fenton and Cllr E. Sarifindik. Apologies were also received from County Cllr Ashton.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to accept the apologies.
030-24/25 To receive any declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations for items on the agenda not previously recorded on member’s register of interests
None.
031-24/25 To approve as a correct record the notes of the meeting held on 07th May 2024 and to authorise the Chair to sign the official minutes.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to approve the minutes.
032-24/25 To receive reports from County and District Councillors
Cllr M. Foster told the council that he attended Thorpe’s annual parish meeting where he was asked to report the Old Fordge as it looks unsafe. He told all that the site is secure and remains free of any vermin so there is nothing that can be done at this time. He has also been in touch with the pride team about North Road footpaths being swept and cleared of encroaching grass which they will do as and when they can depending on their availability. He also reported that the car park EV charges are now available to use and the surfacing will be carried out towards the end of summer.
Cllr J. Knowles had nothing else to add.
033-24/25 The co-option of any potential candidates present
None.
034-24/25 Report to council from Thorpe annual parish meeting
Cllr Coulber told all that the meeting was well attended and everyone seemed to enjoy the event. There was a talk from Heckington Archaeological Services which discussed local artefacts found in Tattershall Thorpe and Tumby. The main issue from members of the public at the meeting was the current grass cutting and poor standards of work.
035-24/25 Best Kept gardens – Location allocations
The clerk circulated the location allocations which the councillors will complete and bring back to the next council meeting. The clerk was asked to get in touch with Mr. Avison to see if he would be willing to judge the competition.
036-24/25 Christmas 2024 - arrangements
The council discussed the PAT testing and options for erecting the small business trees and large market place one. The clerk was asked to contact a local farmer to see if they are available to help put the large tree up on Sunday 24th November. Cllrs Sivill and Brown offered to erect the small business trees on that day as well. The clerk was also asked to contact the new vicar and see if they are available to do a church service after the Christmas tree lighting on Friday 29th November.
037-24/25 Ragwort at Cemetery – treatment
Cllr Brown told the council that he would treat the cemetery over the weekend. The clerk was asked to investigate the council’s responsibilities on the closed churchyard.
038-24/25 Planning matters
None.
039-24/25 Council committees and appointment of members for 2024 – 2025
It was Proposed, Seconded and Resolved that the finance and general purpose committee consist of all councillors should they wish to be on the committee.
It was Proposed, Seconded and Resolved that the personal committee consist of Councillors N. Langley, C. Dawson, M. Keeling and clerk is to ask D. Fenton.
040-24/25 Financial matters:
1. To ratify the payments for May 2024 (see schedule) with current bank balances
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to approve the above payments.
041-24/25 Clerks report – including correspondence and matters outstanding
a) D-Day flag removal date – Cllr Brown and Cllr Sivill will take down the flags and bunting on the 14th June.
b) Meeting scheduled for 26th June with Coningsby Town Council all Cllrs will try to attend.
c) Current grass cutting – The council have received several complaints about the condition of the grass after being cut and several missed areas. The clerk informed the council that the new contractors are quick to respond and correct any works. The clerk was asked to keep passing on the complaints to them so they can be rectified.
042-24/25 The next meeting will be on the 2nd July 2024 at 7:15pm in Tattershall village hall
043-24/25 Any items for inclusion on the next agenda
a) Christmas 2024
b) Grass cutting
c) Churchyard responsibilities