2021 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Washingborough Parish Council.

Minutes of the Full Parish Council Meeting 15 April 2021 at 2pm Held remotely, under The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 

Present:

• Cllr D Fothergill (Chairman)
• Cllr Mrs J Aspinall
• Cllr Mrs B Bland
• Cllr R Harrington
• Cllr Mrs L Simons
• Cllr G Kent
• Cllr G Peck
• Cllr P Scigala
• Cllr Mrs R Whipp
• Miss K Broddle (Clerk)

• Also present: None

A two-minute silence was respectfully held to remember HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Cllr Rob Dowlman

112. In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, recieved -

1. Apologies were received and resolved to accept the reason from Cllr R Clark and Cllrs Tinsley, Carrington & Goodwin (NKDC) and Cllr Cawrey (LCC)
2. Declarations of Interest received - None
3. Applications for Dispensation - None

113. Draft notes of the Parish Council meeting held on the 18 March 2021 were approved for signeature as the minutes.

114. Reports from NKDC and LCC Councillors: 

• No reports were received for this month. 

115. Public Forum:

• No members of the public were in attendance

116. Councillor Co-option

1. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to co-opt Mrs M Parker on to the Council, following her application.

117. Clerks Report

1. The Clerk advised that a reply had been received from the Dept of Transport, via Dr Caroline Johnson MP, regarding budget cuts to LCC Highways and how the funding was distributed.

118. Notes from Finance and General Purposes Committee - 12 April 2021.

1. The notes were circulated prior to the meeting and the following was recommended:
   1. to adopt NALC Model Standing Orders - a working party from Finance & General Purposes will finalise these before they are distributed to Full Council for comments and resolution;
   2. Council proposed, seconded and resolved to purchase an Interactive Speed Sign.

119. The following items were discussed with the resolutions as stated:

1. Local Authority Remote Meetings Consultation - the consultation questions were discussed and answers greed.
   1. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Clerk complete the online consultation document with these answers.
2. Heighington Parish Council: request to sub-contract the Environmental Warden - this request was proposed, seconded and resolved.
3. NKDC Re-opening High Street Shops Fund - the District Council are producing a range of materials to 
   1. display locally to advise that shops are now able to open and to advise on measures for 'safe shopping'.
   2. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to advise NKDC that we have noticeboards in the Village that can be used for this.
4. LALC Training - the following training courses and attendees was proposed, seconded and resolved:
   1. Finance - Cllrs Kent, Harrington, Scigala, Aspinall, Peck and Parker;
   2. Planning - Cllr Scigala;
   3. Freedom of Information & data Protection - Cllr Kent;
   4. New Councillor Training - Cllr Parker.
5. School Lane; possibility of a one-way system - after some discussion on traffic flow and the general opinion that the problems on this road relate to School arriving and leaving hours, it was proposed, seconded and resolved not to request that LCC look into the one-way system.
6. Volumes of traffic - there were a number of questions from a parishioner which need to be answered by our LCC Councillor (these have been forwarded). Mention is also made of the Branston Traffic Calming Group who have stated that they are trying to divert HGV's, so they do not go through the village.  The Clerk is to contact this group to find out more information on this for a future meeting. It was also discussed that when a Four Parishes meeting is held this should be an agenda item. A further suggestion of contacting hauliers to ask their drivers to slow down was not feasible.
7. Parking problems on Park Lane - the complaints received related to vehicles being parked over private driveways, this is a matter for the Police as the vehicle would be blocking the highway, the complainants will be notified of this. Council have already discussed vehicles parking on the road and, while they realise this is annoying, if a TRO was requested, the problem would move to another area of Park Lane and would not be welcomed by all residents.
8. Face-to-face Meetings Risk Assessment - the assessment is an addendum to the Community Centre Risk Assessment and covers safe working arrangements for future meetings that will not be held remotely. 
   1. The assessment was proposed, seconded and resolved.

120. Planning Matters.

1. Applications received
   1. 21/0426 & 21/0247: Suffolk House, 2 Oak Hill – re-roofing of existing dwelling and re-building of side porch.
      1. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Council do not wish to make any comment on this application.
   2. 21/0451: 60 Lincoln Road - demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey extension.
      1. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Council do not wish to make any comment on this application.
   3. 21/0340: Manor Farm, Church Hill - to vary condition19 of 16/1285.
      1. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Council do not wish to make any comment on this application. 

121. Financial matters

1. The payment schedule was proposed, seconded and resolved (see below).
2. The accounts/budget for March 2021 were noted.
3. The Unity Trust Bank balance of account as at 31st March 2021 was noted

122. For information

1. Lincolnshire Police: bumper stickers speeding campaign - noted.  The clerk will ask if some stickers can be sent to the office for distribution.

123. Under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 it was proposed, seconded and resolved to move into closed session for the following items.

124.The payroll payments were proposed, seconded and resolved.

125. Staffing Panel

1. Council were advised that the member of staff on sickness absence has returned to work.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 4.05pm.