2020 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Minutes of the Parish Council held at Washingborough Community Centre (Bar Lounge) on Thursday 20th February 2020 at 7.30 pm

Present

• Cllr D Fothergill (Chairman)
• Cllr Mrs B Bland
• Cllr R Clark
• Cllr R Dowlman
• Cllr G Kent
• Cllr G Peck
• Cllr Mrs Y Pierce
• Cllr Mrs L Simons
• Cllr Mrs R Whipp
• Miss K Broddle (Clerk)
• Mrs M Romaine (Asst Clerk)

• Also Present: Cllrs G Tinsley & C Goodwin (NKDC) and 6 residents

113. APOLOGIES, DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION

1. APOLOGIES - Cllrs Mrs J Aspinall, I Carrington (NKDC) & L Cawrey (LCC)

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – interest was declared by all Councillors, regarding the Precept

3. APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION – Dispensations were granted to all Councillors.

114. PLANNING MATTERS

• It was resolved to move the Planning Application item to allow residents present to hear Councils comments.

1. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:
   1. 20/0018/HOUS: Pear Tree Farm, Fen Road – erection of extensions
      • Washingborough Parish Council do not wish to comment on this application
   2. 20/0135/HOUS: 53 Granson Way – demolish conservatory, erect extension
      • Washingborough Parish Council wish to comment on this application the proposal for the property is not in keeping with the rest of the estate – cladding inappropriate – Council supporting the residents.
   3. 20/1615/HOUS: 24 Main Road – rear extension (amended plans)
      • Washingborough Parish Council do not wish to comment on this application
   4. 20/0087/PNTEL: The Precinct, Park Lane – consultation of public payphone removal scheme
      • Washingborough Parish Council do not wish to comment on this application
2. DECISIONS - The following applications have been Approved:
   1. 19/1630/FUL - 9 Harrow Close
   2. 19/1473/FUL - Land adj, 3 Main Road
   3. 19/1756/HOUS - 98 Washingborough Road

115. NOTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

• The Notes for the meeting held on the 16th January 2020 were agreed and signed as minutes.

116. CLERKS REPORT

1. Washingborough Railway Station Sign – contacted Sustrans are happy for a Sign to be erected, they will supply relevant paperwork to apply officially for permission.
2. Co-op Community Champions – They are happy for the Council to spend the grant as they wish.
3. Clerk and Assistant Clerk are booked on upgrade of Website training – March 2nd.
4. Annual Parish Meeting – Galiford Try not able to attend but will send a report.
5. A parishioner has requested a TOR, further information is required. This has been requested but as yet no response has been received.
6. Sustrans will be closing the Cycle route from 9.30 am – 4.00 pm starting 26th February 2020.

117. PUBLIC FORUM

1. Residents Comments
   1. Six residents attended the Meeting to comment on Planning Application 20/0135/HOUS.
2. District and County Councillor Reports
   1. NKDC: Newsletter is circulating advertising events within the District; Community Champions for 2020 are now being advertised; Lincoln Transport Strategy document is being drafted.
   2. LCC: Cllr L Cawrey has taken up the issue of HGV’s using Church Hill rather than the official diversionary route, during the closure of the B1190.

118. REPORTS

1. COMMUNITY CENTRE: -
   1. Bar Options Working Party updates- Meeting arranged for February 25th.
2. HIGHWAYS:
   1. Ward Walk, with LCC, will take place on 9th March.
3. SOCIAL MEDIA: - Followers on 23rd January = 371, 24th February = 397
   1. Average post – 170 people reached, 20 engagements, no comments & maximum 5 shares
   2. Traffic Light post – 6729 people reached, 1073 engagements, 46 comments and 63 shares.
4. POLICE REPORTS: the latest report was noted
5. TWINNING ASSOCIATION – A visit from Orgerus has been arranged for 18th - 19th October a program is being arranged to incorporate the 30 Anniversary celebrations.
6. PLAYING FIELDS & SPORTING FACILITIES:
   1. Request by e mail regarding potential Cricket Club –it was agreed to contact the organisation for more information.
   2. To organise a meeting with the Bowls and Tennis Clubs to update their agreements regarding the Five- Year Electric Testing for their Pavilions – this was agreed.
7. EVENTS WORKING PARTY
   1. V.E Celebrations – A meeting with the Working Party has taken place and it was agreed to buy buntings and contact the Ice cream company to get a definite answer for their attendance.

119. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED AND RESOLVED

1. Electoral Review of NKDC – It was agreed the Council is satisfied with the present boundaries.
2. Grass Cutting of LCC Verges – It was agreed that the Council will not take on the responsibility of cutting the verges
3. Purchase of replacement Defibrillator Pads – It was agreed to purchase and replace the Pads
4. Bus Services during the closure of B1190 – It was agreed to contact Stage coach concerning the temporary Bus stop on Church Hill
5. Weed & Feed of the Football Pitches – It was agreed to go ahead.

120. FINANCIAL MATTERS

1. The following were resolved:
   1. The schedule of payments (see below)
   2. The Unity Trust Bank balance was reported as £ 60,427.48 at the end of January 2020.
   3. The accounts for December were noted.

121. CORRESPONDENCE

1. For discussion:
   1. Keep Britain Tidy: Great British Spring Clean - it was agreed to place in the Sheepwash Times, and on the Councils Website, the Council’s appreciation for volunteers who pick litter up in Washingborough Village and to remind residents there is a Great British Spring Clean up encouraging people to pick up their litter and place in bin or take it home.
2. For information:
   1. Galiford Try: Canwick Hill Traffic Signals - noted
   2. Cllr Cawrey: Western Power Distribution Works - noted
   3. Galiford Try: Weekend Road Closures, A15 Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath - noted

Under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 Councilors’ resolved to move into closed session for the following items

122. SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS (WAGES/SALARIES)

• The schedule of payments was approved.

123. Community Centre Bookings

• A complaint was received concerning the obstruction of Fire Doors in the Community Centre. It was agreed for a letter to be sent to the hirer advising the Health and Safety requirements of the building.

124. STAFFING MATTERS

• None

There being no further business e meeting closed at 9.25 pm