At the beginning of the meeting there will be a 10 minute public forum when members of the public may address or put questions to the Parish Council on any matter connected with the agenda, or for inclusion in a future agenda.
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AGENDA – 14th September 2022
19:00 in St. Bartholomew’s Church
1. Apologies for Absence
To receive apologies from those councillors unable to attend.
2. Confirmation of eligibility, quorum and Declaration of interest
- To confirm eligibility of councillors and quorum present to make a legal meeting; and
- To receive declarations of the existence and nature of any private interest, both disclosable and financial and any other registrable interests, in any matter to be considered or being considered.
3. Public Representations
To receive items and comments from members of the public.
4. Minutes of previous meeting
To authorise the Chairman to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 20th July 2022 as a true and accurate record.
5. a) Reducing speeding through Welby
- Speed watch: to receive an update from the speed watch team.
- SID: review results to date.
b) Fundraising strategies for Speed Indicator Devices (SID) and white gates.
To receive an update on the progress to date and any remaining work to be completed.
6. County and District Councillor Reports (if Councillors present at meeting)
- To receive an update from the County Councillor Martin Hill on Lincolnshire County Council matters.
- To receive an update from the District Councillor Sarah Trotter on South Kesteven District Council matters.
7. Lincolnshire Police Report (if PCSO present at meeting)
To receive an update from PCSO Stuart Bowden regarding local police matters.
8. Correspondences
To receive a report from The Clerk on relevant correspondences received and action taken since last meeting.
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Date |
Type of Correspondence |
Received from |
Reference |
Action taken |
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weekly |
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SKDC –Planning |
Summary of weekly planning list for district. |
Circulated to Councilors for information. |
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22/7/22 28/7/22 5/9/22 |
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P. Atherton |
Best Kept Village Email |
Circulated to Councilors for consideration. |
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5/8/22 |
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W. Carter |
Notice of amended planning application |
Circulated to Councilors for consideration. |
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15/8/22 16/8/22 |
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G. Butler S. Hart |
Archer survey results |
Circulated to Councilors for consideration. |
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22/8/22 |
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J. Lesley |
NHW contact details |
Circulated to Councilors for consideration. |
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6/9/22 |
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J. Cowgill |
Email to be circulated to WPC |
Circulated to Councilors for consideration. |
9. Planning Applications:
Planning applications to consider with the following planning applications received:
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Reference |
Name |
Location |
Proposal |
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S22/0230 |
Anglian Water
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Exact location as yet unknown |
The planning application for the pumping station (it’s part of the wider application/Environmental Statement for the remaining 9km of the Lincoln to Grantham pipeline) – has been reviewed by WPC and comments have been provided. SKDC pending consideration. |
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S22/1549 |
Mrs Chandler |
Wel-but Cottage Church Lane |
Amended planning application. SKDC pending consideration. |
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S22/1540 |
Mr & Mrs Paul Carter |
5 Long Row cottages, Main Street, Welby |
Non-material amendments to permission S20/0041 to change the existing garage to incorporate pitched roof and connect house to garage with flat roof and roof lights. Amendments Approved by SKDC 23rd August 2022. |
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S22/1604 |
Mr J Lesley |
Jasmine Cottage, Main Street, Welby |
Demolition of rear extension and outbuilding, erection of a two-storey and single storey extensions and detached garage. |
10. Highways
Update from The Clerk on highway faults including those reported by WPC to LCC Highways and SKDC.
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Council Ref: |
Date Logged |
Description of Fault |
Update |
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20/5/20 |
Due to accidents within the village SKDC to be contacted regarding extending speed limit boundary |
Extension approved and signs will be moved out. |
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415514 |
25/1/22 |
Pavement Church Lane deteriorating |
No immediate action because with these footways being concrete with no tarmac overlay, it would require a larger scheme to rebuild and renovate these footways to have any lasting effects over simply adding tarmac to them in their current condition. A forward planning brief has been raised for this location for a future larger scheme. |
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424521 |
17/5/22 |
Road opposite Crown and Anchor pub |
Repaired. |
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426605 |
22/6/22 |
Road near bus stop |
LCC will not taking immediate action because this section of the road will be reinspected during the next scheduled inspection in the coming months. |
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426606 |
22/6/22 |
Saxondale road surface |
Scheduled for repair. |
11. Village Matters
a. Dog-waste bin Red Lane: currently being emptied by councilors on a Rota basis. WPC have purchased a general purpose waste bin so waste can be collected by the council. Waste bin has been installed. SKDC have been requested to add this bin to their regular route.
b. Repairs to bench and village sign on village green:
* park bench on village green:
* loose coping stones on one side
* woodwork could do with painting
* village sign: metal post needs sanding down and repainting
c. Trees on village green: there has been some vigorous growth over the last few months / years and some pruning / up-crowning might be beneficial
e. Pigeons at Chestnut Farm.
f. Restarting council surgeries.
g. Current status of NHW.
h. BKV.
i. Best Kept Village award presentations (10am on Monday 24 October at the Wyndham Park Visitor Centre in Grantham).
j. Siting of BKV bin.
k. Draft Code of Conduct procedure.
12. Finance
Since last meeting the following income has been received:
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Date |
Method |
Amount |
From |
For |
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Since last meeting payments made from bank account:
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Chq No |
Amount |
Payee |
Payment for |
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- |
8.00 |
HSBC |
Bank a/c charges |
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- |
18.23 |
EON |
Electricity village green July |
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Cheques raised during meeting:
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Chq No |
Amount |
Payee |
Payment for |
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The petty cash has a balance of £7.06 as of today’s date.
Since last meeting payments made from Petty Cash:
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Folio No |
Amount |
Purchased From |
Payment for |
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The Chairman signed off Cashbooks as a true record after agreement from Councilors that both bank statement and cash books were accurate.
13. Urgent business
To consider any urgent business.
Please note if it is “urgent” only because it was not notified in time to appear on the agenda, it should be left till the next meeting. If it is genuinely “urgent”, that is it was too late for the agenda and it will be too late for action if left till the next ordinary meeting The Chairman and The Clerk need to decide whether an additional meeting should be called or actioned during this meeting.
14. Decide next meeting of the parish council.
Councilors and Clerk to agree date and time of next meetings.