July 2021 Minutes
MINUTES OF WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 13 JULY 2021 AT 7.00PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Present: Cllr S Davey(Chairman), Cllrs K Corner, Mrs J Clements, R Sirs
and M Harrison.
In Attendance: County Cllrs A Hagues and Denise Gascoyne Parish Clerk
Public Forum:
There were no public present. However, Cllr Mrs Clements had been asked why residents park on the road instead of their own driveways. Cllrs concluded that there was not enough parking space at properties on Main Street, and in some cases it was unavoidable.
Cllr K Corner said that the footpath was at its narrowest part near 13 Town End, and could we request a streetlight in the area. County Cllr A Hagues agreed to investigate.
Cllr Sirs confirmed that all dog bins were now being emptied by NKDC, except the one at the top of Blackberry Way. He would monitor and report back if necessary.
The meeting began at 7.10pm
1.Chairman’s Welcoming Remarks:
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He asked if Item 6 Vacancy for a Parish Councillor be discussed before Item 5 Reports from County Councillor and District Councillor. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that Item 6 be discussed before Item 5.
2.Apologies for Absence:
The Clerk confirmed that apologies for absence had been received from Cllr Ms M Miller. She would join the meeting by telephone to give report on Item 12b. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that apologies for absence with valid reasons be accepted from Cllr Ms M Miller.
3.Declarations of Interest:
There were none.
4.To approve and accept as a true record the notes of the meeting held on 08 June 2021. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that the notes of the meeting held on 08 June 2021 be accepted as a true record. These were signed by the Chairman.
5.Reports from County Councillor and District Councillor:
a. County Cllr Andrew Hagues confirmed that £10m had been allocated to the repair of pothole repairs in Lincolnshire.
He confirmed that all meetings were now face-to-face.
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The upgrade to Holdingham Roundabout is on target and 50% of the work completed.
b. District Cllr Russell Jackson had sent a report as he was unable to attend. He reminded Cllrs they had until 24 August to comment on the central Lincolnshire local plan. The NKDC community awards were now open. The NK walking festival runs from 17 July to 1 August. A consultation is taking place which could change the Parliamentary Boundaries for Sleaford and North Hykeham. It is proposed to move Heckington Rural and Osbournby ward into Grantham and South Kesteven. Wilsford would remain in North Kesteven.
6.Vacancy for a Parish Councillor:
a. Mrs Val Blankley had expressed an interest in becoming a parish councillor. She told Cllrs a little about herself, filled in the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and
Disclosable Pecuniary Interest Form and took her place at the table.
7.Reports from Outside Bodies:
a. Village Hall – Cllr Sirs reported that the lottery grant had been successful, and it was hoped that the work would start on the village hall around the 01 October.
b. CLT – Cllr Sirs reported that a Project group is being set up with 2 members from the village hall, 2 from the CLT and 2 from the parish council if we wish. Cllr K Corner agreed to represent the parish council along with Cllr Sirs.
c. Allotments – Richard Frankland reported that a meeting had been held on 04 July and everything is fine. There may be a plot becoming available in the near future. The storage contains, breeze blocks and pallets should be positioned in the next few weeks, which will increase the water supply from 4 cubic metres to 10 cubic meters.
d. St Mary’s Church – Nothing to report
e. Cemetery – Nothing to report
f. Playing Field – Cllr Harrison reported that brackets on the goal posts were being installed.
8. Parish Clerk Update:
a. The Clerk reported that NKDC had supplied a litter picking kit and a risk assessment. Cllr Corner told the meeting that the young man had started the litter picking in support of the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme.
b. Due to the weather, complaints had been received about the grass cutting. This had now been resolved and up to date.
c. Cllr Clements had reported a SKDC refuse lorry had been seen speeding and taking a short cut through Wilsford village. This had been reported to SKDC who had said our complaint had been forwarded to the Business Manager of the Waste Team. Nothing further had been received.
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9. Correspondence:
a. LALC e-news – circulated to all Cllrs.
b. Central Lincolnshire Local Plan Consultation – circulated to all Cllrs.
c. NKDC Gambling Policy Consultation – circulated to all Cllrs.
d. Neighbourhood Policing – circulated to all Cllrs.
e. Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Update – circulated to all Cllrs.
f. LCC Broadband Connectivity – circulated to all Cllrs.
g. North Kesteven Police Quarterly briefing July 2021 – circulated to all Cllrs.
10. Planning:
a. PL/0087/21 Planning application for retention of fire suppression system water storage tank and containerised pump/switchgear upon land adjoining building 3B New Earth Solutions(West)Ltd
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to make no comments on this application.
11. Finance:
a. The Approval List for Staff payments had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Staff Payments and authorise the Clerk to make the payments.
b. The Approval list for BACS payments had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the following BACS payments and authorise the Clerk to make the payments.
R & W Office Supplies Newsletter £70.00
Tidy Gardens & Grounds Grass cutting £444.00
Wilsford Village Hall Hire charges £14.00
James Bell Website Maintenance £25.00
c. The Bank Reconciliations and Cashbook to 30 June 2021 had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Bank Reconciliations and Cashbook to 30 June 2021.
d. Cllrs discussed the NS&I account which had not been used and just received yearly interest. There was currently £2538.81 in the account. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to close the account and request the money is paid into the current account.
12. Reports from Cllrs.
a. Cllr Corner reported that a CUPIT lorry had been seen travelling in excess of 40mph. He had contacted the company but had received no reply. A Mountain lorry was also seen with no cover allowing paper and litter to blow on to the road. The company had been contacted and they had reprimanded the driver. He said the interest had not been as good as he had hoped from the request in news and views.
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However, he did have 7 volunteers for training, and asked if he could now order the equipment needed. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that Cllr Corner email the equipment needed, and the Clerk would raise the order.
b. Cllr Ms Miller was unable to attend the meeting tonight but joined via telephone. She told the meeting that an interactive map of the playing field showing the wildlife areas, pathways etc was being prepared.
She suggested that 50% of the ground at the pit should be cleared and erect a fence/gate. This was not something the parish council could do, so it was suggested we use a contractor for both elements.
The areas in the playing field which have been left will be stripped and turf removed ready for sowing in October. The verge and triangle opposite the village hall together with the area near the beck at Main Street/Town End could be plug planted in Spring 2022. Signs have been erected to show which areas are in the scheme.
Cllr Ms Miller was in the process of applying for grants towards the work on the Naturehood Project, with the help of Andy Newton. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that Cllr Miller submit her bid when ready and report back to the council at a later date.
A quotation had been submitted for cutting the grasses areas and to rake and remove completely from road-side areas and playing field. After a short discussion it was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the quotation and authorise Cllr Ms Miller to liaise with the contractor as to when the work should take place.
13. To resolve to accept the following polices:
a. Updated Standing Orders had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Updated Standing Orders.
b. Updated Financial Regulations had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept Updated Financial Regulations.
c. Code of Conduct had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Code of Conduct.
14. Training:
a. Cllr Davey reported he had attended the Planning system zoom presentation. He felt it was more geared up for Town Councils etc.
15. Date of Next Meeting:
a. The date of the next meeting was scheduled for 14th September 2021 at 7.00pm in the village hall.
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There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.20pm
Chairman ………………………….
Wilsford Parish Council
14 September 2021
It is important to understand that the information given above represents notes of the meeting which took place in Wilsford Village Hall on 13 July 2021 and do not become Minutes of WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL until accepted or otherwise at the next meeting.