February 2022 Minutes
MINUTES OF WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE CONSERVATORY OF THE PLOUGH INN WILSFORD ON WEDNESDAY 9 FEBRUARY AT 7.00PM
Present: Cllr S Davey (Chairman)
Cllrs Mrs J Clements, M Harrison, K Corner, R Sirs Mrs V Blankley
As the Clerk was unable to attend, Cllr Mrs Blankley agreed to take the minutes.
In Attendance: County Cllr A Hagues, and 5 members of the public.
Public Forum:
The clerk had circulated an email received from a gentleman who was in possession of a 30-page printed booklet which was written by his great grandfather. It recollects the houses, the countryside, and the lives of the people who lived in Wilsford in about 1870 and a further section of the changed when he revisited the village in 1935.
A discussion took place with the editors of the Village Newsletter in relation to having additional pages as and when required and a separate advertisement supplement and it was agreed that a proposal and costings would be presented to a future meeting for consideration.
Cllr Ms M Miller had collated and shared feedback on proposals for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. After discussions it was agreed that due to tight timescales a small working group would be formed to take this forward. Cllr Sirs agreed to engage with Cllr Ms M Miller regarding this.
Two representatives of the CLT attended the public forum to bring councillors up to date on various aspects of the refurbishment of the village hall and that their considerations would include the possible use of alternate sources of energy for which outside expert advice would be sought.
Cllr Harrison raised a query in relation to traffic calming on School Lane and reported that the 30mph sign was missing. Cllr Hagues agreed to report the sign to LCC and Cllr Davey will speak to PCSO Colin Ironmonger.
The meeting began at 7:25 pm.
1. Chairman’s Welcoming Remarks:
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting, reminding them that although it was a public house, no alcohol was allowed during the meeting.
2. Apologies for Absence:
It was confirmed that apologies for absence had been received from Cllr Ms M Miller 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 as a true record the notes of the finance meeting held on 07 December 2021. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that the notes of the finance meeting held on 07 December 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 was in attendance and reported that:
• There has been an increase in planning applications for housing in and around the Lincoln Eastern By-Pass location
• During 2021 there had been 49,287 public enquiries via the call
• Holdingham roundabout work is complete, and it was agreed that flow of traffic is improved
• Central government have withheld 25% of funding
• Matters relating to the fingerposts and the bus shelter steps come under the jurisdiction of NKDC and would be picked up by Cllr Jackson
• Concerns have been raised re. damaged footpaths opposite the bottom of School Lane and mid Main Street and Cllr Corner agreed to take photos and report to NKDC
• Requests for additional street lighting at Town End and the bus shelter are to be submitted by Cllr Corner
b. District Cllr Russell Jackson was unable to attend, however, he had submitted a report which was circulated to all Cllrs.
6. Reports from Outside Bodies:
a. Village Hall – Cllr Sirs reported that the refurbishment work is ongoing, the store has been rebuilt, toilets stripped out and internal cladding started. The material costs have increased significantly and there is a possibility of a 10% uplift in funding, to be confirmed.
b. CLT – Cllrs acknowledged support of the update given in the public forum.
c. Allotments – all plots currently taken and there is a waiting list. Two additional water I.B.C.s are in position in preparation for the spring refilling. The pedestrian/vehicle access signpost requires re-positioning Cllrs Harrison and Corner agreed to action. The contract between Henry Tickler and the Parish Council regarding land in Wilsford allocated as allotments was presented to the meeting. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that the document be duly signed by the Chairman.
d. St Mary’s Church – Cllr Davey reported a £27k shortfall in the Church Roof funding.
e. Cemetery – nothing to report.
f. Playing Field – additional litter bin has been sited. A quote has been submitted for the gate/entrance work and it was agreed to put this proposal on hold until completion of the village hall refurbishment but go ahead with replacement of the damaged gate posts as essential work. The dog bin has been reported as over-flowing, Clerk to report.
7. Parish Clerk Update:
a. As the meeting in January had been cancelled, the clerk had prepared a report which had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that the Clerk’s report be accepted.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions Anglian Water as and when necessary between19.01.22 and 23.12.22. FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
8. Correspondence:
a. LALC e-news circulated to all Cllrs.
b. NHS Lincolnshire Engagement Bulletin – circulated to all Cllrs.
c. National Association of Local Councils Issue 4 2021 – passed to Cllr
d. Clerk & Councils Direct – passed to Cllr Harrison
e. The Clerk Magazine – passed to Cllr Harrison
f. Glasdon Catalogue – passed to Cllr Harrison
9. Planning:
21/1732/CCC Formation approval of two srf/recovered plastics bale storage areas, New Earth Solutions (West) Ltd, Copper Hill Industrial Estate, Barkston Heath. FOR INFORMATION ONLY
10. Finance:
a. The Bank Reconciliation and Cashbook to 31 December 2021 had been circulated to all Cllrs.
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Bank Reconciliation and Cashbook to 31 December 2021 and they were passed to the Chairman for signature.
b. The Bank Reconciliation and Cashbook to 31 January 2022 had been circulated to all Cllrs.
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Bank Reconciliation and Cashbook to 31January 2022 and they were passed to the Chairman for signature.
c. The retrospective staff payments had been made on 18 January 2022. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Retrospective staff payments, and the Chairman signed the Approval List.
d. The following retrospective payments had been made on 18 January 2022.
James Bell Maintaining Website £25.00
Simon Davey Stationery £39.94
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the retrospective payments and the Chairman signed the Approval List.
e. The Approval List for staff payments had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Approval List and authorise the Clerk to make the payments.
f. The Approval List for payments had been circulated to all Cllrs.
James Bell Maintaining Website £25.00
R & W Office Supplies Newsletter £70.00
L.A.L.C. Annual Training Scheme £114.00
L.A.L.C. Annual Subscription £153.75
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Approval List and authorise the Clerk to make the payments.
11. Reports from Councilors:
a. Cllr Corner reported that following the successful speed watch sessions carried out at Town End it was proposed to carry out the same on School Lane but unfortunately to date no-one had come forward to support this. It was agreed to look at doing a session in March and to advertise this again in the Village Newsletter.
Cllr Ms Miller was unable to attend the meeting, therefore her report, having been circulated to Cllrs with the papers, was accepted and recorded in her absence and included:
b. LWT – working party to take place on Sunday 27th February tools, supervision etc. will be provided. A “Wild Wilsford” weekend proposal for weekend of 23rd/24th July to include bat, butterfly and moth surveys, a scything class and talks.
Community Wildlife Grant - the £500 grant received from LCC to cover wildflower seeds and equipment, was confirmed as paid into our bank account and spent in full. The sowings have taken place on the playing field and the triangle in front of the Village Hall.
c. No Mow May – proposal to encourage residents to take part within their own garden. Signs will be sourced and purchased for the communal areas to provide a guide on what they can see.
d. & e. Free Trees for Community Projects & The Queen’s Green Canopy - as we already have a lot of trees in the Parish LWT has suggested enhancing the boundary hedgerows in commemoration of the Queen’s Jubilee. If we decide to go for Specimen Oaks, then advice is available on position etc.
A quote is awaited from Simpsons Arboriculture for the trees on Blackberry Way.
12. Training:
a. New Councillor Training by Zoom 22.02.22 6pm-9pm.
b. As the Clerk was unable to attend the meeting, she would report back at the next meeting the End of Year Webinar held on 08.02.22.
13. Date of Next Meeting:
a. The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 09 March 2022 at 7:00 pm. This would take place in the conservatory at The Plough Inn, Wilsford.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8:45 pm
Chairman
Wilsford Parish Council
It is important to understand that the information given above represents notes of the meeting which took place in the conservatory at The Plough Inn, Wilsford, on 09 February 2022 and do not become Minutes of WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL until accepted or otherwise at the next meeting.