Draft Minutes Subject For Confirmation 20 March 2025
Present: Cllr Pam Powell (Chair), Cllr Tony Deal, Cllr David Makins,
Cllr Caroline Wills-Wright, Cllr Isobel Godsell
Also in attendance: D Money - Parish Clerk, District Councillor Grover, and County Councillor Gray.
66. To open the meeting and welcome
The Chair opened the meeting at 7.05pm.
67. To note any apologies and accept valid reasons of absence.
No absences
68. No pecuniary interests were declared.
69. It was resolved to accept the minutes of the meeting held on the 16th January 2025 as a true record and the Chair signed the minutes.
70. To receive reports from the County and District councillors.
a) County Councillor Gray sent his report before the meeting, which was forwarded to all Parish Councillors before, and was published onto our website. Items on the report included the pylons, the Mayoral and County Councillor elections, Avian Flu, Magna Carta documents which will be on display in Lincoln, Flooding, Road Gritters, and the new proposed models for Lincolnshire County Council.
b) District Councillor Grover highlighted the new £4000 community grant available for this year. The new council tax was also discussed.
71. Finance
a) To formally note financial position as of 20th March 2025
Current account balance of £1149.65
32-day interest balance: £15,745.77
b) Lloyds bank to add charges to each bank account at £4.25 a month.
c) To formally note bank reconciliations
Paper work was sent prior to the meeting and was agreed and signed by Cllr Makins.
d) To formally approve any automated, retrospective and future payments to be made
It was resolved to approve the following payments:
|
V.No |
Date: |
Payment Type |
To |
For |
+ VAT |
|
|
52 |
18/01/25 |
BACS |
Cloud Next |
Emails |
£49.99 |
£9.99 |
|
59 |
31/03/25 |
BACS |
D.Money |
Salary (LGA 1972 s.112) |
£308.31 |
|
|
59 |
31/03/25 |
BACS |
D.Money |
Mileage - March |
£41.40 |
|
|
62 |
18/03/25 |
Debit Card |
HMRC |
Income Tax |
£33.82 |
|
|
61 |
19/02/25 |
Debit Card |
Royal Mail |
Post |
£3.50 |
|
|
63 |
26/02/25 |
BACS |
Tongs |
Gate Spring |
£5.59 |
£1.16 |
|
|
30/04/25 |
BACS |
D.Money |
Salary (LGA 1972 s.112) |
£342.11 |
|
f) To note any income received since the last meeting
The following income was noted: Bank Interest rates have been reduced.
|
V.No |
Date: |
Income |
From |
Paid In |
|
17 |
31/01/2025 |
Interest |
Lloyds Bank |
£30.67 |
|
18 |
29/01/2025 |
Playground |
Playground Committee |
£45.20 |
|
20 |
28/02/2025 |
Interest |
Lloyds Bank |
£27.72 |
|
21 |
04/03/2025 |
Refund |
Post |
£2.55 |
72. Planning
a) To consider any planning applications received since the last meeting
Councillors had no objection to either planning, and clerk has advised East Lindsey District Council, planning.
|
S/018/00267/25 |
Change of use of former chapel to provide 1no. dwelling |
Methodist Chapel, Chapel Lane, PE23 4ES |
|
S/018/00112/25 |
Erection of a detached gym/workshop and storage shed |
Vine Cottage, West Keal Road, PE23 4EX |
b) To note any planning decisions and/or appeal notifications since the last meeting
Permission has been given.
|
S/018/00112/25 |
Erection of a detached gym/workshop and storage shed |
Vine Cottage, West Keal Road, PE23 4EX |
73) Village issues
a) The Neighbourhood Watch report was circulated, prior to meeting and has been placed on the Council’s website. Linda Creedy, was unable to attend the meeting and sent her apologise.
b) To receive an update on highways matters.
|
Reason |
|
Location |
Dates |
|
Drainage |
Road Closure |
Horncastle Hill Road, Chapel Lane |
31/01/25-05/05/25 |
|
Carriageway & Verge Improvements |
Road Closure |
Horncastle Hill Road (Between Hagnaby Road & a point 30m Northwest) Closures to be carried out in phases, one side of the monument at a time. |
07/04/25-20/04/25
|
Cllr’s discussed the ongoing issues with Hagnaby Road
West Keal Road was also discussed, with water running down the hill, and remaining on the road. During the cold weather this is icing up and causing locals problems. The mud from the road is blocking the drain, at the moment this has been cleared but will need to be continuously checked
74) Internal Parish Council issues
a) The Social Media, Equality and Diversity, and Publication policies were sent out before the meeting and were agreed. The clerk with update the website.
b) Freedom of Information request was discussed, the Clerk has taken advise and has responded to the request.
c) It was agreed that the Parish Council Newsletter, would be published and distributed bimonthly with some residents also requesting the information to be sent via email. Forms to request this are also available.
d) Agreed the Parish Council Meeting Dates for 2025-2026
15 May
17 July
18 September
20 November
15 January
19 March
21 May
e) Discussion regarding moving the Defibrillator on the wall of the former chapel. Cllr’s will try to think of the best location for this.
75) To receive correspondence and resolve action if required
a) Black Horse Storage Container, an enforcement notice has been delivered to the owners, requesting the removal.
b) Ossian Transmission Infrastructure information has been sent to all Parish Councillors.
c) Black Horse Public House, has now been listed on the Asset Community Register.
d) Horncastle Road Closure.
76) Clerk and Councillor Reports
a) Local Event on the 29th March between 2.00pm and 5.00pm at the Gas House, Castle Shed and grounds.
b) Planters for Village and bulbs.
c) With great sadness, we remember Sanda Dawson, a remarkable individual who devoted so much of her life to our community. As a long-standing Parish Councillor and Chairperson, Sanda's commitment, and leadership, helped shape our parish into the vibrant and united place it is today. Our thoughts and sympathies are with her family during this difficult time.
77) Matters for Next Agenda
AGAR
It was noted that the date of the next meeting of the Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Thursday 15th May 2025, at 6.30pm followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting at 7.00pmThe meeting closed at 8.35pm