July 2019 Minutes
Minutes of the meeting of the above Council which was held on Tuesday 9th July 2019 in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm.
Present: Ms M Nelstrop (chairman), Mrs C Stokes, Mrs K Willgoose, Mr G McLusky, Mr S Locking, Mr T Sisson, District Councillor Mrs L Hagues, County & District Councillor Mrs M Overton.
1. Apologies: none
Declarations of Interest: none
2. Consideration of the Draft Notes of the previous meeting and signing into Minutes
Mrs K Willgoose proposed they be a true record of the meeting. Mr G McLusky seconded the proposal. There were no objections. The Chairman signed the Minutes
3. Consideration of the Clerk’s Report on Matters Arising from the Minutes of the previous meeting
a) Speed Indicator Device – Mr McLusky reported:
i) the device cannot be attached to lamp posts – only other sturdy upright posts
ii) Insurance cover - needs to be clarified at next Cliff Cluster meeting
iii) Brackets for fixing to posts – are they included in the purchase price quoted or is that an additional cost?
iv) Repair/maintenance works – has this issue been raised/addressed?
v) Contract – is there to be a contract set up regarding usage/maintenance/repair/insurance between the villages involved.?
Mr McLusky to contact and discuss with Bracebridge Heath PC prior to Cliff Cluster meeting (Thursday 18th July)
b) Wi Fi installation in the Village Hall – Query from the Village Hall Committee regarding the contact for installation to carry out a survey. Mr McLusky is to send details to the Clerk.
c) Drains on Sleaford Hill – Mrs Stokes reported the drains are full of gravel following the recent resurfacing works. To be reported to Highways.
d) Pot holes – Clerk reported an inventory was being drawn up of areas in the parish requiring work.
e) Planning Consultation The George Hotel car park – no response from the Agents concerned.
f) Councillor Vacancy – no responses to date.
g) Bus Shelter opposite the Green – the possibility of seeking funding to assist purchase of a basic shelter was put forward. Way forward:
h) investigate funding sources ii) investigate locally costs of purchasing a shelter built to order.
i) Radar Gun Training – application made to RSP regarding possible training.
j) 30 mph stickers on Waste Bins on High Street – this was discussed but was rejected on the grounds that due to vehicles being parked along High Street, view of the bins would be greatly restricted to passing road users.
4. Consideration of Planning Matters
Ref: 19/0766/VARCON
Proposal: Application to vary Condition 2 (materials) and Condition 3 (timber windows and doors) attached to the application 19/0152/VARCON – Demolition of existing workshop and erection of 4 No. detached dwellings with garages Location: to the rear of Blacksmiths Cottage Ad Telephone Exchange, Main Road, and Leadenham LINCOLN LN50PY
The Council had no comments to make concerning this application.
5. Consideration of Financial Matters
a) Bank Statements not available
b) Payments in none
c) Payments to be made
LALC workshop attendance £30.00 M Everett (maintenance works 2 invoices) £245.00 Glendale Countryside Ltd (grass cutting services) £444.41 H Proctor (Clerk’s expenses) £137.50 Mr P Reeve (rent for Playing Field) £250.00
d) External Audit – Clerk reported that all paperwork had been forwarded to the External Auditors as required.
6. Police Report
1. Theft of £30 of fuel from the Service Station, Main Road
2. The rear doors of a van parked on North Road have been forced open and tools stolen.
3. An offender entered an insecure stone building at the Polo Club, Rectory Lane and taken a £500 strimmer and associated spare parts.
7. County and District Councillor Reports
District Councillor Lucille Hagues reported that as a new Councillor she was still undergoing training.
As County Councillor, Mrs Marianne Overton reported:
a) LCC Highways has a new Director, Mr Richard Fenwick.
b) Widening of the footway on the approach to the railway bridge – no further action reported to date on the works agreed between Highways representative and Fisher German (agents for the land owner) to move the hedge back and thus widen the footway and make safer for all users. Mrs Overton advised contacting Highways again to revive the issue.
c) Footway clearance – recently undertaken on footways in the village. The Chair reported that St Anne’s Well had not been initially included in that work but the workmen involved had covered that stretch successfully. The Clerk reported that footways had not been cleared north of The Green.
d) Local Plan Review – Mrs Overton raised concerns regarding this Review (adopted in 2917 covering a ten year period) concerning the possible changes which could take place regarding housing development policy.
Following discussion, it was agreed to hold a Workshop/Presentation in Leadenham Village Hall on Wednesday 17th July with residents informed via leaflets to all homes. The information would be passed to Welbourn PC.
8. Consideration of Matters of Correspondence
None.
9. Update regarding Neighbourhood Plan
Councillors Mr Sisson and Mr McLusky reported they were meeting with Ms J Clarke (Community Lincs) the following evening to gain further details on the way forward on producing a Neighbourhood Plan for Leadenham
10. Update regarding refurbishment and placement of memorials and commemorative plaques
Councillor Mr Sissons reported as follows:
a) Leadenham Airfield Plaque (currently removed from the Pottergate) is awaiting quotes for refurbishment work
b) Angle grinder still required to remove metal support left in the base.
c) War Memorial refurbishment – Stone mason quotation required. Clerk to send Mr Sisson recommendations from other Councils.
11. Update regarding the possibility of creating a Fund Raising Committee for various issues pertaining to the village
Progress in establishing this seems to have faltered. Councillor Mr Sisson volunteered to approach people who may be interested in being involved.
12. Matters for Urgent Discussion
a) Footway on Main Road (adjacent nos 5/7) badly disrupted by tree roots form tree in the garden. Highways to be contacted.
b) Parish Field – future usage – to be on the Agenda for next meeting.
c) Grant sources – Councillor Mrs Overton stated that WREN was functioning again as a grant source.
d) Public Consultation regarding a Lottery Grant application is required to be held prior to submission of an application. This will be held on a date prior to the September PC meeting where all quotations and ideas will be on view and residents can comment and submit further ideas.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.20 pm. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 10th at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall