August 2023 Minutes
MINUTES OF WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 08 AUGUST 2023 AT 7.00PM IN THE SMALL ROOM OF THE VILLAGE HALL
Present: Cllr Davey(Chair) Cllr Sirs (Vice-Chair)
Cllrs Harrison, Blankley, Corner and Miller
In Attendance: County/District Cllr Hagues, 4 members of the public and Denise Gascoyne Parish Clerk
Public Forum:
One member of the public was a member of the PPG group at the surgery. She was concerned that the Section 106 monies from the Wilsford Lane development would not be released until 2027. As the development is in South Kesteven they would have the upper hand getting any monies from the developer. County Cllr Hagues agreed to investigate.
All Cllrs including the members of the public were very concerned about the wall that was recently knocked down by a lorry towing machinery that didn’t even stop. This is the second time in a few months the wall has been knocked down. Photographs of the wall had been forwarded to County Cllr A Hagues, and he had said in an email that he had reported it to LCC Highways, but they said it was a matter between the homeowners and the lorry company and would not get involved.
Several suggestions were made to stop this happening again, but unfortunately the road structure was not made to have such heavy large vehicles travelling through. The Parish Council have in the past requested a weight restriction, not suitable for HGV’s etc. County Cllr Hagues agreed to investigate.
A member of the public was concerned about the parking outside the Post Office and the bus stopping there. This was the narrowest part of the village and there were bus stops at the bus shelter and Town End. This was a request stop and when it did stop cars just overtook it. Some Cllrs wanted to approach Centrebus to close this unmarked request stop but it was pointed out that we could not take such action before consulting the parishioners. Cllrs agreed we should look at the whole Traffic Management and put on the next agenda.
A member of the public reported that the A153 hedges both sides of the village needed cutting back as there had already been 3 near misses through bad visibility. Cllrs suggested the 30mph speed limit be extended to the railway crossing. County Cllr Hagues agreed to investigate this.
The footpath from Town End to Waterloo Farm was now overgrown making it very difficult to walk and cycle. County Cllr Hagues agreed to investigate.
The area between School Lane and the bus shelter was badly overgrown and encroaching in gardens. It was believed this area was owned by several people. It was suggested we contacted one and hopefully they could tell us who owned it and cut it back.
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The meeting began at 7.45pm.
1.Chair’s Welcome:
a. The Chair Simon Davey welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. Apologies for absence:
There were none.
3. Declarations of Interest:
Item 7(b) Cllr Harrison
Item 7(c) Cllr Sirs and Miller
4. To approve as a true record the notes of the meeting held on 18 July 2023. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: that the notes of the meeting held on 18 July be accepted as a true record and the Chair to sign.
5. Vacancy for a Parish Councillor:
a. Sarah Reseigh attended the parish council meeting and expressed an interest in becoming a parish councillor. Sarah Reseigh told councillors a little about herself and was co-opted as a member of Wilsford Parish Council. She filled in the DPI and Acceptance of Office and took her place at the table.
6. Reports from Councillor A Hagues:
a. Nothing to report.
7. Reports from Outside Bodies:
a. Village Hall - The wi-fi was now available.
The rendering of the wall had now been completed on the village hall. A request for a donation towards this had been received. Last month Cllrs had agreed that a donation of £1000 towards this could be available. After a short discussion, it was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to donate £1000 towards the cost of this.
b. CLT – A member of the CLT attended the meeting asking if we had any objection to the siting of a seat at the top of Kelby Hill. It was proposed they may purchase a two-sided memorial bench. The Parish Council were asked for a small contribution and to include it on their asset list and insurance. After a short discussion, it was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to agree to this request and contribute £50.00
c. Allotments – The Chair attended the meeting and said the lease had now been signed and a copy with the Secretary. In the next few weeks, it was hoped to have a skip for the plot holders. The Chair asked if the Parish Council might consider giving a donation towards this. After the Chair had left the meeting, it was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to donate £100.00 towards this.
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d. St Mary’s Church – Cllr Davey told the meeting that the work on the roof was due to start at the end of August.
e. Cemetery – It was noted that the hedge in the cemetery was ready for a trim. However, this would be left until the birds had stopped nesting in September.
f. Playing Field – Cllr Miller had voiced her concerns over the planned work to the Wendy House on the playing field. The Clerk had contacted the company again for a revised quotation. Cllrs Harrison and Corner were still happy to make the repairs themselves. Cllrs asked that the Clerk contact the Insurance Company to make sure we are covered. If not, to contact an alternative supplier for a second quotation. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to contact the Insurance Company and make sure we are allowed to do this work. Also, if not covered to contact an alternative supplier.
b. A parishioner had telephoned the Clerk, with a complaint. This was relayed to Cllrs. As this had not been put in writing, or the complainant attended the meeting, no further action would be taken.
8. Parish Clerk Update:
a. None this month.
9. Correspondence:
a. LALC e-news – circulated to all Cllrs.
b. LCC Highways Survey – circulated to all Cllrs.
c. LCC Drainage Records – circulated to all Cllrs. The email had requested help to identify the location of any drain or drains that aren’t currently on the map. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: Cllrs Davey and Sirs would do a survey and report back.
d. Countryside Access Public Rights of Way Grass Cutting – circulated to all Cllrs.
10. Planning:
a. 23/0707 Confirmation TOP not required for work on trees 47 Main Street. FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
b. 23/0921 Planning application to reduce 5 conifers by half and fell one conifer 10 Main Street. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to make no comments on this application.
11. Finance:
a. The Bank Reconciliations and Cashbook to 31 July 2023 had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Bank Reconciliations and Cashbook to 31 July 2023 and authorise the Chair to sign.
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b. 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.
c. 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
R & W Office Supplies Newsletter £115.00
James Bell Website £35.00
Prowebs Email domain £160.00
Wilsford Village Hall Hire charges £16.00
Wilsford Village Hall Donation (see 7a) £1000.00
12. Reports from Councillors:
a. Cllr Miller told the meeting that the recent Butterfly Count was excellent with a greater number taking part and there was a very positive outcome. She had planted 20 plugs, and these seemed to being doing well. The contractor had been told where to mow in the playing field to allow the flowers to grow. She said when the autumn comes there will be a lot of work to do, but hopefully a working party can be arranged.
The new oak is doing really well, as well as the 2 new trees in the cemetery.
Cllr Miller gave an update on the purchase of the benches and showed alternatives to all Cllrs. Cllrs agreed on the design, and it was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to allow Cllr Miller to place the order and arrange delivery.
b. Cllr Miller had requested ideas for parish councillors to get involved in the village.
Ideas included welcoming signs at the entrance to the village. Plants with flowers.
An open evening was suggested, hosted by the parish council with coffee, cake, wine, and nibbles. The Village hall, CLT, Church Community Speed Watch etc could also be invited. This would allow parishioners to see first-hand what happens in the village.
It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to see how the refurbishment was coming along in the village hall, and to see if a date could be considered.
13. Training:
a. LALC Training Bulletin August 2023 – circulated to all Cllrs.
14. Date of Next Meeting:
a. The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 10 October 2023 at 7.00pm in the small room of the village hall.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50pm
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Chair …………………………….
Wilsford Parish Council
10 October 2023
It is important to understand that the information given above represents notes of the Parish Council Meeting which took place in the small room of the village hall on 10 OCTOBER 2023 and do not become Minutes of WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL until accepted or otherwise at the next meeting.