April 2022 Minutes
WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN ST MARY’S CHURCH WILSFORD ON WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 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 V Blankley agreed to take the minutes.
In Attendance: District Cllr R Jackson and 3 members of the public
Public Forum:
The Clerk had shared emails relating to inconsiderate parking at the Post Office which had resulted in the bus being damaged whilst trying various manoeuvres. Following this incident, the bus did not follow the normal route through the village. After discussion, it was agreed that Cllr S Davey would summarise the details and that District Cllr R Jackson would take up the matter with Centrebus with the suggestion of moving to a smaller vehicle in line with the Green Agenda. Concerns were also raised about parking at the junction of Myers Close and School Lane obscuring vision, and it was acknowledged that there are several pinch points in the village where parking can cause problems. The Parish Council will investigate options available i.e., speak with the local PCSO and placing polite notices on any vehicles which are causing a traffic flow problem. A further query was raise relating to parking in the lay-by at Paddock Close. There is parking available for five vehicles generally used by the six properties, but it was noted that other vehicles are also using the spaces. Clerk to raise the matter with County Councillor A Hagues for advice.
Two representatives of the CLT attended the public forum to give a further update on the refurbishment of the village hall and the possible use of alternate sources of energy.
The meeting began at 7:55 pm.
1. Chairman’s Welcoming Remarks:
The Chairman welcomed everyone to 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 meeting held on 09 February 2022. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that the notes of the meeting held on 09 February 2022 be accepted as a true record. These were signed by the Chairman.
5. Reports from County Councillor and District Councillor:
• County Cllr Andrew Hagues was not in attendance
• The faulty streetlight at 37/39 Main Street has been reported and will be replaced with a new LED lantern.
• The matter of the fingerposts is still outstanding, Clerk to ask Cllr Hagues for an update for the next meeting.
• District Cllr Russell Jackson was in attendance and presented his report which had been circulated to all including:
• By-election for Sleaford, Quarrington & Mareham Ward taking place on 26 May 2022.
• Information for donations and fundraising for Ukraine
• Payments of the £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate – due to start at the end of April.
• Anglian Water’s Priority Services Register – reminder for residents.
• HM Government petition for re-instatement of online meetings.
• 2023 review of Parliamentary Constituency boundaries consultation – Wilsford to be moved to the Grantham constituency.
6. Reports from Outside Bodies:
a. Village Hall – Cllr R Sirs reported that the refurbishment work is on track for completion w/c 23 May. The material costs have increased significantly, and an application has been made for a 10% uplift in funding. Village Hall Committee to submit the floor invoice to the Parish Council. Cllr Sirs agreed to action.
b. CLT – Cllrs acknowledged support of the update given in the public forum.
c. Allotments – plots available, anyone interested to contact the Allotment Committee. The meeting due on 10 April was cancelled but has since taken place. The water system improvements are ongoing including the linking of the paired tanks together for a more reliable summer supply.
d. St Mary’s Church – Cllr S Davey reported that nearly 50% of the funds has been raised to install a new terne-coated stainless-steel roof and the Church Council hopes it will now be able to access funds to raise the full amount.
e. Cemetery – nothing to report.
f. Playing Field – Cllr M Harrison reported that some of the dog fouling signs have been moved and some are missing. Cllr Harrison agreed to action relocation and replacement of signs.
7. Parish Clerk Update:
a. The Clerk had compiled the Calendar of Meetings for 2022/2023. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that the Calendar of Meetings be accepted.
b. Confirmation of the Parish Agreement with LCC has been signed and updated plans circulated.
c. Inconsiderate parking – discussed in the public forum.
8. Correspondence:
Circulated to all Cllrs.
a. LALC e-news
b. Fields in Trust update.
c. Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England.
d. Central Lincolnshire Proposed Submission Local Plan Consultation.
e. Elan City Road Safety and Urban Communication Solutions.
9. Planning:
a. PL/0156/21 Planning permission for formation of forces aeration reed bed surface water treatment and drainage system New Earth Solutions(West)Ltd. FOR INFORMATION ONLY
b. 21/1061 Appeal against planning refusal erection of 2 dwellings adj. 40 Town End
c. 22/0391 Planning application to reduce height of unknown trees 3 Granary Court
d. 22/0387 Planning application to Fell Silver Birch 2 Granary Court – Planning Not required.
e. 22/0369 Proposed 95 kilometers pipeline and 3 kilometers spur Grantham to Bexwell Pipeline
10. Finance:
a. The Bank Reconciliation and Cashbook to 28 February 2022 and 31 March 2022 had been circulated to all Cllrs.
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Bank Reconciliation and Cashbook to 28 February 2022 and 31 March 2022 and they were passed to the Chairman for signature.
b. The Playing Field Account Cashbook had been circulated to all Cllrs.
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Playing Field Account Cashbook and it was passed to the Chairman for signature.
c. The quotations for cutting back trees were presented. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the quotation from Peter French, Cllr S Davey to acknowledge to the selected provider and arrange date to proceed work.
Cllr Davey to thank Simpsons Aboriculture for their interest.
d. New costings for the extended Wilsford and Kelby Newsletter and proposal for raising income from advertisements had been circulated. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the new costings and to review the position at twelve months.
e. Confirmation received that LCC have agreed contribution of £387.54 towards
LCC Grass cutting
f. See item b.
g. Insurance quotation from Zurich Municipal for 2022/23 had been circulated to all Cllrs.
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Zurich Municipal insurance quotation for 2022/23.
h. The Approval List for Staff BACS Payments had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Approval List for Staff BACS Payments and authorise the Clerk to make the payments.
i.The Approval List for BACS Payments had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Approval List for BACS Payments and authorise the Clerk to make the following payments.
Mrs. D Scott Admin Fees £46.97
Tidy Gardens & Grounds Grass cutting £304.00
Wilsford Village Hall Donation £540.00
St Mary’s Church Donation Grass cutting £550.00
St Mary’s Church Donation roof repairs £1000.00
R & W Office Newsletter £70.00
Zurich Insurance £364.97
J Bell Website £30.00
Solopress Jubilee Flyers £40.60
j. To discuss the money in current account and deposit balance to savings account. Item to be rolled over to May meeting.
k. The quotation for new clerk training was discussed. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: new clerk training would be funded if required.
11. Biodiversity Project:
a. Cllr Ms M Miller had circulated an email report relating to the working party day for the restoration of the Wilsford Pit detailing the progress to date, link to photographs of the day and suggested next steps. All agreed that the day had been a huge success, look forward to future sessions and extended thanks to Cllr Miller for her ongoing work. As agreed, the Wild Wilsford Weekend is due to take place on 23/24 July 2022 and Cllr Miller has confirmed that a “Save the date” will be in the next newsletter as a reminder.
12. Reports from Councillors:
a. Cllr R Sirs gave an update on the forthcoming Platinum Jubilee Celebrations to take place on Sunday 5t June on Blackberry Way which will enable use of the village hall facilities. There will be games and teas in the afternoon with music and live singers in the evening and a bar available throughout the day. Monies to support the event to be allocated from the VE Day fund and a contribution from the CLT. The proposal is to close Blackberry Way and Cllr Sirs has spoken to the residents of Blackberry Way who are in support.
Clerk to contact County Cllr Hagues re. closing the road for the day. Clerk also to check that Parish Council Insurance covers such activities and that a risk assessment is carried out. Next meeting to take place on 19 May.
Post meeting note: Cllr Sirs has submitted a form on the LCC website and cc’d Cllr Hagues for awareness.
b. Cllr R Sirs had attended an Open Day at the Sleaford REP Power Plant and reported back on an interesting session. There is a £25k Community Project Fund available to local groups in lots of up to £5k and he has passed the details on to the Village Hall Committee.
13. Training:
a. New Councillor Training 10.05.22 Zoom 10.00am-1.00pm
b. New Councillor Training 17.05.22 Zoom 6.00pm-9.00pm
14. Date of Next Meeting:
a. The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 11 May 2022 at 7:00 pm, Annual Meeting and Parish Council Meeting.
This would take place in the conservatory at The Plough Inn, Wilsford
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8:25 pm
Chairman
Wilsford Parish Council
Date: ……………………………
It is important to understand that the information given above represents notes of the meeting which took place in the conservatory at St Mary’s Church, Wilsford, on 27 April 2022 and do not become Minutes of WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL until accepted or otherwise at the next meeting.