October 2024 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SUDBROOKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 2024 AT 7.30PM IN THE BRAMHAM LOUNGE OF SUDBROOKE VILLAGE HALL
Present: Councillors Peter Heath (Chair), Mrs Tracey Bowman (Vice Chair), Mrs Sandra Clayton, Simon Crampton, Paul Fido, Mrs Pauline Loven, Bhikhu Mistry, Mrs Cathryn Nicoll,
1 Resident,
County Councillor Mrs Sue Rawlins, Mrs Christine Myers (Clerk), Mrs Bridget Solly (Treasurer)
91 – 24/25 PARISHIONERS ITEMS
A resident had asked that signage be provided to the church car park on Church Lane. This had been referred to CC Sue Rawlins who had passed it to the LCC Highways Team.
Report of a dead tree on Oak Close – Councillor Paul Fido to take a look and instruct a contractor to remove.
92 – 24/25 APOLOGIES
District Councillor Baptiste Velan.
93 – 24/25 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEM9S0 ON THE AGENDA
None declared.
94 – 24/25 NOTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 5 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO BE APPROVED AND SIGNED AS MINUTES
That the notes be signed as minutes unanimously Resolved.
95 – 24/25 COUNTY COUNCILORS REPORT
CC Sue Rawlins reported as follows:-
• That Age UK were requiring signatures against the withdrawal of the winter fuel allowance from some pensioners.
• That there would be construction of further pylons on the east coast.
• That an LCC traffic survey had been carried on the A158 Sudbrooke during July and this had resulted in the decision to improve the refuge in the centre of the junction, rather than the provision of a puffin crossing.
96 – 24/25 REPORTS ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING
A Section 106 Agreement, Church Lane – nothing further to report.
B Resurfacing of footway on Wragby Road – Northing further to report.
C Resurfacing of footway on Scothern Lane and St Edward’s Drive – Nothing further to report.
D Millennium Stone lighting/drainage of the area around the Stone – Referred to LCC
Highways through CC Sue Rawlins and awaiting a response.
E Church Lane near to Two Corners – provision of passing place – Nothing further to report.
F Area of land Northfield Avenue/Broad Dale Close -
i Report from meeting of the Group and to consider the opening of a bank account
to enable the Group to apply for a Grant from the National Garden Scheme
Community Garden Grants – The Clerk provided a brief report of the first meeting of
the Group - named the Northfield Park Gardening Group. Copies of the notes
of the meeting had been circulated to Councillors. It had been established that
it would not be possible to open a bank account for the small amount of funds to be
held so there would not be an application for this grant. Other grant funding
suggestions were being investigated.
The Group requested that a green wheelie bin be provided by the Parish Council for
the next season. Members considered that this would be useful for the Group.
A tree would be required as a centre piece for the area, possibly a Christmas tree.
A request was made by the Group for £1000 to be precepted for the next financial year.
The Parish Council would further consider this request at its Precept meeting in December.
Next meeting of the Group would be 6 November 2024.
ii To consider the quotation for the removal of the tree stumps and roots – quotation
received in the sum of £270.00 plus VAT – That this be accepted unanimously Resolved.
G Community engagement – East Mercia Rivers Trust - Councillor Mrs Pauline Loven reported that the Trust were arranging a Community Event on Saturday 25th October 2024 10.00am – 1.00pm to outline their plans for the beck and how the community could become involved.
A request had been made by the Trust to the Parish Council for a letter of support to be used by them in future grant applications. That this be sent unanimously Resolved.
H Christmas Tree event - The Clerk reported that the Christmas tree had been ordered; lighting booked; Hot Dog cart booked; Choir booked; Scouts had kindly agreed the loan of a gazebo and burner; Nettleham Co-op had offered 25 boxes of mince pies; Lincoln Veterinary Hospital had offered some raffle prizes; Arvind at the Village shop and Post Office had offered a donation for further mince pies; Arrangements had been made for Santa to visit the event.
The Chair agreed to apply for a TENS licence.
That the Parklands developers be asked if they would like to contribute to the event unanimously Resolved.
97 – 24/25 VILLAGE FURNITURE REPORT - TO RECEIVE REPORT CONDUCTED BY COUNCILLOR MRS SANDRA CLAYTON
Seats Scothern Lane near to noticeboard and millennium stone – may require replacement/funding in a future budget
Memorial Seat, Northfield Park – seat wobbly - Councillor Simon Crampton to look into stabilising.
98 – 24/25 TO RECEIVE REQUEST TO ATTEND NEXT ANNUAL PARISH MEETING TO PRESENT THE WITHAM VALLEY ACCESS PROJECT
Request received and agreed. Date to be confirmed.
99 – 24/25 FINANCE
Accounts for payment:-
Mrs C Myers Expenses September 2024 - £24.70
Mrs B Solly Expenses to 4 October 2024 - £28.80
Tesco Mobile – Parish Council Phone bill - £8.09
E.on – electricity at the millennium stone – £25.00
Cllr P Fido – bulbs – Tulip Sparkle Mix – Net £29.16, VAT £5.83, Gross £34.99
LALC – WMS – Additional hours x 5 – Net £90.00, VAT £18.00, Gross £108.00
EKM Ltd – Northfield Park play area moss removal, spring paint. Village Hall replace rotting timbers – Net £1,120.00, VAT £224.00, Gross £1,344.00 (£700 of this will be transferred from the Northfield Park Account)
Salaries to be paid 31 October 2024 – Total £1,146.87
That the above payments be made proposed by Councillor Simon Crampton, seconded by Councillor Peter Heath.
NB Councillor Mrs Cathryn Nicoll declared interest in payment to LALC as a Committee member and Internal Auditor.
100 – 24/25 PLANNING
A Neighbourhood Plan Review – Consultation with Residents to be held 16 October 2024 Village Hall – to confirm Councillors attending event – Councillors Peter Heath, Simon Crampton and Mrs Pauline Loven would attend. Councillor Mrs Tracey Bowman tendered apologies.
B WL/2024/00735 – Grange Farm, Station Road, Langworth – Planning application for extension of agricultural building to allow installation of biomass boiler heating system – No objections – unanimously Resolved.
101 – 24/25 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED SINCE LAST MEETING *sent to residents email list
*1.9.2024 - Scothern News
LCC Survey carried out on A158 during July.
9.9.2024 – Lincs Police Driving offences stats
10.9.2024 - Central Lincolnshire Authority Wide Design Code Consultation
10.9.2024 – 22.10.2024
11.9.2024 - LCC request for grit bins to be checked
19.9.2024 - Greater Lincolnshire Devolution – letter of thanks
*24.9.2024 – LCC Parish Councils update
*24.9.2024 – West Lindsey News
102 – 24/25 CLERKS REPORT
The Clerk reported as follows:-
• Councillor Mrs Tracey Bowman would attend the Licensing Service of Reverend Jess Bellshaw as Vicar of Barlings and South Lawres.
• That there would be a Service of Remembrance at the Millennium Stone at 3.00pm on Sunday 10 November 2024. Members agreed that Councillor Paul Fido should lay the wreath.
• That the budget would be considered at the December meeting of the Parish Council, therefore thoughts should be given to any additional items/expenditure.
103 – 24/25 CHAIRMANS REPORT
Nothing further to report.
104 – 24/25 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
7 November 2024 7.30pm, Bramham Lounge, Village Hall