February 13 2024 - Minutes
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL OF
LEADENHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Held on Tuesday 13 February 2024, 7.15 pm at Leadenham Village Hall.
PRESENT: Cllr M Nelstrop (Chair), Cllr N Johnson (Vice Chair), Cllr M Everett, Cllr S Hall,
Cllr P Linacre, Cllr P Dowen.
3 member(s) of the public present.
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS. Chair Cllr M Nelstrop welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained that due to the absence of the Clerk and to aid minute taking, the meeting would be recorded.
Acting clerk – Cllr N Johnson.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Apologies had been received from Cllr K Willgoose and Ruth Keillar (Clerk to the Council), reasons accepted.
2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Members of the Parish Council are required to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they may have in any matter which is to be considered at this meeting.
None at this point.
3. PUBLIC FORUM.
A member of the public highlighted issues of concern from around the village. This included Leadenham Hill footpath, which is being partly obstructed by the material falling from the bank due to weather erosion, resulting in a hazard to walking public.
The member of the public added that he had followed an HGV through the village.*added at the request of Cllr M Everett.
Overhanging branches obscuring various road signs on the A17, Newark Road and the village crossroads/traffic lights.
Drains blocked on gulleys at various locations – an update on the Drain Survey was given by Cllr Everett.
An update on HGV numbers driving through the village was also given by Cllr Everett.
It was suggested that the PC could investigate who is responsible for informing Landowners that hedges/trees are obscuring road signs.
Two members of the public presented on behalf of other interested individuals, the feasibility of a Community Right to Bid (Assets of Community Value in Legislation) application in relation to the George Hotel. The initial idea was briefly discussed, with a view to further updates in due course.
4. MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr N Johnson, seconded by Cllr M Everett and it was RESOLVED that Notes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 09 January 2024 be approved as a true record and signed as Minutes.
5. PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND ISSUES
a) Applications received:
i. 24/0166/TCA Description of works: T1-T3 - Holly - Reduce by 1m on the sides and 2m in height T4 - Conifer - Fell T5 - T6 - Conifer- Reduce in height by 3m Location: 29 Main Road, Leadenham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 0QB Parish : Leadenham. Comments by 26/02/24.
It was agreed that no comments from the PC were necessary.
b) Decisions received:
i. None.
6. REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
To receive reports from the following:
a) District Councillor (DCllr Lucille Hagues, Cllr M Overton). District news – click here.
DCllr Lucille Hagues had nothing to add to her report.
b) County Councillor (Cllr M Overton). Newsletters can be found here.
7. HIGHWAYS ISSUES
a) no updates received.
b) updates received
c) Updated received as discussed earlier in public forum
d) Updates received – no work on traffic lights as resurfacing work scheduled
e) Update received – Cllr P Dowen enquired about gully needing attention near Church.
8. TREES ON PC LAND
a) It was proposed by Cllr S Hall, seconded by Cllr P Dowen, and it was RESOLVED that quote C be approved for Simpson Arboriculture Ltd Ref 6701, to carry out essential and desirable works.
9. PARISH CLERK
To consider the Parish Clerk’s Report (to follow).
10. CORRESPONDENCE
To consider correspondence (to follow). None at this time.
11. SPEED ISSUES
It was agreed that further action to take. Cllr P Dowen asks for the SID to be reviewed in the future.
12. FINANCIAL MATTERS
a) It was proposed by Cllr S Hall, seconded by Cllr P Dowen and it was RESOLVED that the statement of accounts and payments be approved.
b) Updates received.
c) It was proposed by Cllr N Johnson, seconded by Cllr S Hall and it was resolved that Mrs A Smith be appointed as internal Auditor for 2023/24.
13. VILLAGE HALL/LAW/BOWLS CLUB
No comments
14. MEMORIALS
a) Add to next Agenda.
b) Cllr S Hall to forward photos to contacts and meeting to be arranged and quotes supplied.
15. PLAY AREA PROJECT
a) As per finance report.
b) Noted
c) Easter Opening? Details to confirm when date is organised.
16. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Items raised in public forum.
17. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 12th March 2024.
Meeting closed at 20:15hrs by Cllr M Nelstrop.
Signed (Chair) ……M NELSTROP………….Date…09/04/2024……