July 2022 Minutes
SUDBROOKE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SUDBROOKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY 7TH JULY 2022 IN THE VILLAGE HALL, SUDBROOKE
PRESENT: Councillors Peter Heath (Chairman), Simon Crampton, Paul Fido, Dave Scott, District Councillor Bob Waller.
Clerk Mrs Christine Myers, Treasurer Mrs Bridget Solly (from 8.15pm) 48 – 22/23 PARISHIONERS ITEMS
A report had been made from a resident of a foul smelling discharge from a drain in the woods into the beck. This had been reported by the resident and the Clerk to the Environment Agency.
A complaint made by a resident that the bridleway through the farm and the short wooded area between the scout camp and the exit to the A158 is overgrown, riders not being able to get around the bridleways on their horses safely when the far gate is locked. The Clerk was instructed to write to the landowner requesting cut back of the bridleway.
49 – 22/23 SIGNATURE OF DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN, COUNCILLOR PETER HEATH
This was duly signed by Councillor Heath.
50 – 22/23 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND REASONS GIVEN
Councillors Mrs Tracey Bowman, Andy Cottam, Bhikhu Mistry, Sandra Clayton, County Councillor Sue Rawlins. That the reasons given be accepted unanimously Resolved.
51 – 22/23 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA
None declared.
52 – 22/23 NOTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 9 JUNE 2022 TO BE APPROVED AND SIGNED AS MINUTES
That the notes be signed as minutes Proposed by Councillor Simon Crampton, seconded by Councillor Paul Fido.
53 – 22/23 COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS
No report received from CC Sue Rawlins.
District Councillor Bob Waller reported as follows:-
• That he had been appointed to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
• That the issue of the siting of a bollard on Main Drive was in the hands of the Enforcement Officer, WLDC.
54 – 22/23 REPORTS ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING
A Burial space/new cemetery – Report of Cemetery Working Group – It was noted that Councillor Dave Scott was now a member of the Group.
That a letter be sent to local landowners outlining the situation with regard to the limited amount of burial spaces at St Edward’s church and requesting that they consider selling an area of land for use as a cemetery.
B Speed indicators in village – Councillor Dave Scott had received a reply from Lincs Road Safety Partnership indicating that the evidence from the result of a survey carried out on Manor Drive indicated low evidence for justifying the purchase of a speed indicator device for that area.
Councillor Scott stated that he would arrange for a survey to be carried out on Holme Drive.
It was noted also that the LRSP were conducting a survey on the A158 during the next 2 – 3 weeks and this data would be shared with the Parish Council.
C Proposed closure of Nettleham Lane by LCC – reply to complaint – No reply received to date. The Clerk was instructed to contact Sir Edward Leigh MP to ask him to intervene.
D FP159 – Reply from LCC Footpaths Officer re signage depicting live electric fence – Recommended that the landowner be requested to erect signage or that this would strengthen the case for the County Council to re-establish the course through the wood. Resolved that the landowner be asked to erect adequate signage depicting a live electric fence.
55 – 22/23 TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO REQUEST LCC HIGHWAYS TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT ON WRAGBY ROAD TO 40MPH
This suggestion was considered and felt that to have 40mph through Sudbrooke would be consistent with North Greetwell and Langworth.
That a request be made to LCC Highways to reduce the speed limit through Sudbrooke to 40mph unanimously Resolved.
56 – 22/23 TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO PURSUE THE SUGGESTION OF A DECORATIVE VILLAGE SIGN FOR SUDBROOKE TO BE SITED ON THE GRASS VERGE ENTERING THE VILLAGE
This suggestion was considered and Resolved that it should not be pursued at the present time due to the cost involved.
57 – 22/23 DEFIBRILLATOR – TO CONSIDER REVISION OF POLICY
The policy was reviewed with amendment. That it be adopted unanimously Resolved.
58 – 22/23 TO CONSIDER SHARING COST WITH SCOTHERN PARISH COUNCIL OF THE FOLLOWING
A Cut back overhanging branches to the cycle/footpath to the east of Sudbrooke Road - £280.00
+ VAT
B Cut back the hedge 3 foot from the footpath to the West of Sudbrooke Road between Scothern and Church Lane, Sudbrooke including overhanging branches as above - £180.00 + VAT
The above unanimously Resolved.
59 – 22/23 FINANCE
Bank Account position
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Current Account - £4,015.34 Instant Access Account – £49,842.22 14 Day Account - £4,434.48 Fox Covert Account - £2,159.74 Northfield Park Account – £19,178.69 Sportsfield Account - £3,924.46
Total in Accounts as of 7th July 2022 - £83,554.93 |
Payments to be approved to be paid via BACS
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Mrs C. Myers - Clerks expenses - £34.15 e.on – Electricity at Stone monthly payment – £17.00 Sudbrooke Village Hall Committee – Hire of Hall for PC Meeting - £17.00 Mrs C Myers – Purchase of Office 365 for new laptop - £59.99 Mrs C Myers – Reimbursement of setup of new laptop by Computer Sage - £40.00 Arborez – Work on trees at Multi-Purpose Sports area – Net £400.00, VAT £80.00, Gross £480.00 EKM Ltd – April and May Play Area inspections – Net £400.00, VAT £80.00, Gross £480.00 Glendale Ltd – Grass cutting and strimming June and May – Net £1,058.87, VAT £211.78, Gross £1,270.65 Mrs Coral Evans – wood treatment for treating all wood carvings and village sign £85.00 Mrs C Myers – re-imbursement of payment for new laptop – Net £449.06, VAT £89.81, Gross £538.87 Tesco – Mobile Phone Bill – Direct Debit - £2.50 Groundwork – repayment of grant for Neighbourhood plan - £1,112.10 (held over from last month due to bank account details being requested) |
That the above accounts be paid unanimously Resolved.
60 – 22/23 PLANNING
A Application 145011 – 4 Scothern Lane – removal of 3 garages and creation of room in the roof accommodation, extensions and internal alterations - To ratify comments made to WLDC as ‘No objections’.
B Application 144908 – Station Yard, Station Road, Langworth - to lift roof height and create first floor, install roof lights, new doors and glazing and erect single storey extensions for a WC and dog kennel. Also, remove temporary timber panels and extend height of security fence and gates to 2800mm – To ratify comments made to WLDC as ‘No objections’
C Application 145043 – The Bothy, West Drive – loft conversion and roof
alterations consisting of hip to gable extensions and internal roof light to first floor with alterations to windows and doors - No objections
A, B and C – unanimously Resolved.
61 – 22/23 CLERKS REPORT
The Clerk reported as follows:-
• That she had attended LALC Networking day at Woodhall Spa on 6 July.
There had been an interesting talk from BHIB insurance on Risk Assessment, Monitoring Officers from all District Councils in Lincolnshire addressing the new Code of Conduct.
It was stressed the importance of ongoing training for Councillors and Clerks.
The Guest speaker was the Chief Exec of the CCG, now to be known as the Integrated Care Board. For information he gave out statistics of illnesses in Lincolnshire compared to other parts of the country and Lincolnshire came out highest county in the country for diabetes and obesity, also being high up as a county of smokers.
• The Manager of the Pre-school had agreed that the Pre-school would plant the tubs fronting the Village Hall from September 2022. That the Parish Council contribute £30 for compost and plants unanimously Resolved.
• Some of the trees on Scothern Lane near to the noticeboard were in need of trimming back. Councillor Paul Fido agreed to carry out a tree inspection in the village.
• PCSO Jackie Parker had checked the registration number of the car involved in dropping off youngsters when a fire was started on the field and reported that it was registered to the trade therefore not able to pinpoint an owner.
• Mrs Coral Evans would be treating the wood carvings with preservative. That a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs Evans unanimously Resolved.
• Councillor Bhikhu Mistry would carry out an inspection on the village furniture.
• The lights at the millennium stone would be checked on 18 July and bulbs replaced.
• Messrs Trueloves had asked permission to enter the Stuart Curtis field to cut the boundary hedge playing field side and will plant where there is a gap.
62 – 22/23 CHAIRMANS REPORT
It was noted that following a request to a local farmer for signage depicting farm machinery in use a reply had been received that heavy vehicles from the new development were also speeding along West Drive.
Resolved that the Parish Council write to the Project Manager of The Parklands requesting that some signage be displayed depicting heavy machinery using West Drive, to enquire when the road would be made up and if a footpath could be constructed alongside it to alleviate the problem of heavy vehicles from the site sometimes alarming those on foot.
An enquiry had been made as to when the Christmas tree would be switched on and it was agreed Sunday 27 November 2022. Agenda item for next meeting.
63 – 22/23 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED SINCE LAST MEETING AS LISTED BELOW
*Sent to residents email list
4.6.2022 – LCC Fix my Street questionnaire on reported damaged drain cover on Sudbrooke Lane – Still not fixed.
14.6.2022 – LCC PROW Cutting programme 15.6.2022 – LALC Weekly News
15.6.2022 – LALC Weekly News
16.6.2022 – Notification of TPO Order 2022 – Tree belt across front gardens of nos 4 – 14 Scothern Lane, 24 to 30 Scothern Lane and westerly garden of 2 St Edward’s Drive and nos 32 to 38 Scothern Lane
17.6.2022 – Notification from Parklands development that shared ownership housing for Phase 2 on their site has now become available through Ongo.
27.6.2022 - Invitation from LIVES to an afternoon event at the Epic Centre
*29.6.2022 – Events in West Lindsey
64 – 22/23 - DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 1 September 2022 – 7.30pm Bramham Lounge of the Village Hall.