February 2025 Minutes
Minutes of the Full Council Meeting on Tuesday 4th February at 7.15pm
Attendees:
Cllr Chris Sivill (Acting as Chair), Cllr Serv Coulber, Cllr Caroline Dawson, Cllr Jaqueline Gravett, Cllr Neville Edwards, Cllr Marc Keeling, Cllr Nigel Langley, Cllr James Knowles, District Cllr Martin Foster and Sarah- Louise Kulwicki (Clerk).
Absences: Cllr Nick Brown, Cllr Ebru Sarifindik, County Cllr Tom Ashton and District Cllr Alex Hall.
Public forum (One member of public present)
Cllr Dawson thanked Tattershall Brownies for their participation in a competition ran by ELDC which led to one on their members drawings being on the side of ELDC road sweepers. Cllr Dawson asked Cllr Foster some information on the EV chargers and why they are not more powerful to enable for a fast charge. He informed her that the power system would need upgrading to do this which is not covered by government funding.
125-24/25 Welcome and Chair’s report
None.
126-24/25 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 Nick Brown and County Cllr Tom Ashton.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to accept the apologies.
127-24/25 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
Cllr Dawson declared an interest in application S/175/01578/24.
128-24/25 To approve as a correct record the notes of the meeting held on 3rd December 2024 and to authorise the Chair to sign the official minutes.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to accept the notes as minutes and be signed by the chairman.
129-24/25 To receive reports from County and District Councillors
Cllr Ashton sent his reported via email which has been circulated to the councillors. Cllr Dawson made all aware that in his report it included that the pedestrian crossing is currently in the works programme for installation this coming summer near Barnes Wallis and some significant surfacing works on Hunters Lane in April.
Cllr Foster reported that subs are due for the green bins which are £52.50 due by the 17th February. He also told the council that ELDC have invested 1 million pounds into the community fund which you can apply for via UKSPF.
Cllr Knowles reported that he still had some Cllr community grant funding available. The clerk asked him to send over the application form.
130-24/25 The co-option of any potential candidates present
None.
131-24/25 Amenity areas
1) Litter bin/ Grit bin, Clinton park – The clerk reported that she has requested for the forms to be sent to her to get this request processed.
2) Additional grass cutting for JW
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED for John Ward to cut the 3 small additional areas near Bramhall and Barnes Wallis.
3) Lectern for Market place – Quotes circulated and designs to be finalised. The clerk told the council she has obtained permission for a lectern to be erected in the market place and remove should it become unsightly.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED for the clerk to order 2 lecterns for the market place in black from GRS.
132-24/25 Planning matters
1) Ref: S/175/01578/24 - PLOT 3, 1 HIGH STREET, TATTERSHALL, LINCOLN, LN4 4LE Listed Building Consent - Formation of new doorway and window. Full planning has been given.
133-24/25 Request to add clerk to WhatsApp group
The council discussed what the possible benefits of this could be.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED for the clerk not to be added as the group as it is only used to arrange the poppies and Christmas light erection and removal which mainly take place outside of the clerks working hours.
134-24/25 Financial matters:
1) To ratify the payments for December 2024 (see sch) with current bank balances
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to approve the payments.
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2) To ratify the payments for January 2025 (see sch) with current bank balances
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to approve the payments.
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135-24/25 Clerks report including correspondence and matters outstanding
a) Cemetery site – The clerk reported that she is waiting for alterations to her original letter by Cllr Brown.
b) Joint working group – The clerk reported that Coningsby Town council are not able to get the volunteers for this group. The clerk was asked to write to them and let them know to bear it in mind in the future should anything change.
c) Marketplace service rates provider – The clerk reported that she has spoken with various suppliers none of which are willing to take on an unmetered supply. The council will stay with the current provider SSE at this time.
d) Request for a knitted poppy display received – The clerk reported that a request to make poppies for a display has been received. The clerk was asked to speak with LALC and see what powers the council would have to purchase wool and camo nets and to keep the council updated on this via email.
e) The clerk told the council she has arranged a meeting for the erected of new poles for the potential new speed signs on Lodge Road outbound and Thorpe Road inbound.
136-23/24 The next meeting will be on the 4th March 2025 at 7:15pm in Tattershall village hall
137-23/24 Any items for inclusion on the next agenda
1) Cllr Knowles told the council that he will clean the village name plates.
2) The purchase of additional poppies
The meeting closed at 8:17pm