2021 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Washingborough Parish Council.

Minutes of the Full Parish Council Meeting 15th September 2021 at 2pm, at Washingborough Community Centre.

Public Forum - no members of the public were in attendance

Reports from NKDC & LCC Councillors - appended

Present:

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

Also present: Cllrs Tinsley. Carrington & Goodwin (NKDC)

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

1. Apologies were received and the reason for absence resolved for Cllrs Clark, Kent and Whipp. Apologies were also received from Cllr Cawrey (LCC)
2. A declaration of interest was received from Cllr Harrington regarding item 41e.
3. Applications for dispensation - None

37. Draft notes of the Parish Council meeting held on 21st July 2021 were resolved for signature as the minutes.

38. Clerks Report:

1. The Scarecrow Festival had been a great success and it was proposed, seconded and resolved to hold the festival, with Heighington (following their approval) again in 2022 and to invite both Branston and Canwick Parish Councils to take part if they wish to do so.
2. The road closure/parade training dates have been booked. As bookings are limited to two people from each organisation Cllr Kent and the clerk will attend.
3. The risk assessment for the Youth Club to re-start has been received and has been produced under NYA Government Guidelines.
4. The interactive speed sign will be delivered in early October. Following receipt, permission for siting the sign will be required from LCC Highways.
5. The PPE items for the voluntary litter pickers have been ordered and received.
6. External Auditors Report and Certificate 2020/21 has been received, with no comments.

39. The following items were discussed and resolved as stated:

1. Invite to the LALC Conference and Annual General Meeting 2021 - it was proposed, seconded and resolved for Cllr Kent to attend.
2. Request from Washingborough ACF Detachment to use Chapel Park for training/exercise purposes - it was proposed, seconded and resolved to allow the AFC to continue using Chapel Park and that future requests, unless there have been any complaints, come under Clerk's delegated powers.
3. Requests for LALC Training Courses - no requests for training were made.
4. The final details with regard to the voluntary litter pickers and to agree for them to start - it was proposed, seconded and resolved that the litter picking volunteers working party be reinstated with the remit of  producing a set of guidelines and contacting the volunteers to; find out if they are still interested, organise for them to collect their equipment and guidance, answer any questions and advise that they may start at their convenience. The facilitator is Cllr Peck and the timescale is by 20th October 2021
5. Bar Licence: to remove the requirement to have a designated premise supervisor - it was proposed, seconded and resolved to reinstate the bar working party with the remit of familiarising themselves with the guidance notes, completing the appliation form on behalf of the Council and bringing this to the next meeting of the Council in October for agreement and authorisation of payment. The facilitator is Cllr Scigala.
6. Updates from Play Equipment working party, including resolving a ‘rent a key’ scheme for the Pavilion exterior toilets - Cllr Simons advised that the FCC grant application, requesting £32,000 had been completed and submitted and the decision will be known by early December. The working party will meet in October to look at the procurement process.
   1. During the consultation for the play equipment a number of comments had been received asking for access to toilets. A rent a key scheme has been proposed, seconded and resolved in principle where individuals purchase a key to allow them to use the Pavilion outdoor toilets.

40. Planning Matters:

41. Financial Matters:

1. The payment schedule, for August was ratified by resolution (see below)
2. The payment schedule for September and to note the salaries payments were proposed, seconded and resolved (see below).
3. The accounts/budgets for July and August 2021 were noted.
4. The Unity Trust Bank statements for July and August 2021 were noted by Council and signed by the Chairman.
5. The grant award of 2021/22 to Penfold Players was discussed and it was proposed, seconded and resolved to award an amended figure of £1000 towards their costs of the young players December production and the March murder mystery.

42. Items for Information:

1. NKDC: Promotion of shopping locally - this was felt to be an excellent iniative from the District Council.

43. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to move into Closed Session (Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960)

44. Staffing Panel:

1. The Clerks Appraisal has taken place.
2. Clerks Temporary additional hours - it was proposed, seconded and resolved that these hours be made permanent.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 2.50pm.

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS - AUGUST 2021

District Councillors' Report

Heighington, Washingborough & Canwick

September 2021

Covid (Date as at 9 Sep 21)

• England 383 positive tests per 100,000
• North Kesteven 293
• Heighington area 268
• Washingborough & Canwick area 236
• 89% of adult population (16 and over) have had 1st dose
• 80% have had 2nd dose

Purple Bins

NKDC wishes to focus residents’ minds on ‘Right Thing, Right Bin’.

• Clean, dry paper and card should now be placed in Purple Bins
• Week commencing 13 Sep will be a Green Bin collection but they should contain no clean, dry paper or card.
• Purple bin collection will begin week commencing 27 Sep.

Everyone has the opportunity to contribute to improved recycling across Lincolnshire by using the purple bins correctly and thereby allowing card and paper to be re-purposed more effectively than it was when mixed in with other recycling. Residents’ efforts will contribute positively to environmental improvement and our climate change goals.

NKDC Covid 19 Business Grants

Over £15M in Business Grants has been distributed since Nov 20, helping local businesses to survive during the turbulence caused by Covid. Two new Additional Restrictions Grants are due to launch next month and details will be announced in the near future.

NKDC Priorities

The top priority remains the response to the Covid pandemic. Throughout this next quarter the Executive Board will take reports on the Community Strategy, the NK Plan and the Finance Strategy. The Council’s planning framework will replace its Golden Thread with a Green Thread which will ensure that climate change runs through every activity, project and service in our pursuit of net zero by 2030. The Finance Strategy will be critical in building a sustainable financial outlook following the economic turbulence associated with the pandemic.

Afghan Settlement

NKDC leads the Lincolnshire Migration Partnership and is at the forefront of ensuring that appropriate support arrangements are established for potential refugees. Two hotels have been allocated within the county as temporary accommodation and NKDC officers have assisted with H&S checks and are ensuring that personnel have access to vaccinations, GPs and education services. Two properties within NK have been identified as long-term accommodation and families are shortly due to take up residence. A point of contact is being established to advise how communities might help and to offer guidance on donations. 

LCC Councillors Report

September 2021

Full council on Friday and will be discussing matters including:

• The Review of the Financial Performance 2020/2021
• Amendments to the council’s constitution
• The Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report

Work on Fen Road is progressing but causing rather a lot of hassle for residents which I apologise for, but - in time-honoured fashion, it will be worth it when it’s finished.

I am considering asking Highways to review the surface of Park Lane which is suffering from the familiar blight of tarmac on concrete.