Agendas

Notes from the public forum held on 03 October 2024

There were two members of the public present, together with County Cllr Bowkett and Dist Cllr Jones. 

There has been some damage to gravestones, flower vases and the chains in the cemetery – this will be reported to the Police.  Dead birds have been found in the cemetery and in the picnic area, they have pellet holes in them – this will be reported to the Police.  Tractor drivers seen on the mobile phone whilst driving will be reported to the company they work for.  The 30mph signs have been moved – they should be moved every six weeks.  Good comments were made regarding the garden by the defibrillator, further work will take place at the entrance to the secondary school with the help of the pupils.

County Cllr Bowkett reported:

a. The puffin crossing will be installed from 14 October – delayed due to weather conditions.

b. Three properties in Hall Lane have been affected by the recent heavy rain, this will be looked at by Anglian Water.  Any property affected by sewerage in the garden should report it to County Cllr Bowkett or Anglian Water.

c. The storm drains at Main Road and Horbling Lane will be ‘flushed’ again.

d. The glass in the defibrillator box was broken by some LCC contractors who admitted this when it happened.  This has been reported on Fix my Street and the report is that there will be no action taken, County Cllr Bowkett will look into this matter.

Dist Cllr Jones reported:

a. Folly Lane has been repaired.

b. There is a £10m grant available via ELDC to revitalise villages.

c. There is still some District Councillors grant available.

d. The S106 agreements are being looked at to check that the money from the local developments is being given to the organisations they are for, schools and NHS.

e. There will be elections in May for a Mayor for Lincolnshire.

Dist Cllr Ashton arrived and reported:

a. There is a vacancy on the Governance and Audit Committee at ELDC to be filled by co-option.

b. The IDB’s are not receiving agreed funding from the Environment Agency.  This funding is discretionary not compulsory.

c. The burger van in the village needs planning permission.

7.50pm   Two members of the public and the County and District Councillors left the meeting

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 03 October 2024 at 7.50pm in the Youth Centre, Hall Lane

1. To accept apologies and reason for absence

Apologies were received from Cllrs Sherriff and Pritchard

Present:  Cllrs Gray, Hopkins, Pocklington, Burton, Jones and Edwards (Chairman)

2. To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies

County Cllr Bowkett and Dist Cllrs Jones and Ashton gave their reports in the Public Forum.

Cllr Gray has nothing to report from the Police meeting.

3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011

There were no declarations of interest.

4. Notes of the meeting held on 05 September 2024 to be approved and signed as the minutes

It was resolved that the notes, previously circulated, be signed as the minutes.

5. Clerk’s report

a. The Audit has been returned and is in the notice board together with the Notice of Conclusion of Audit as required.

b.   The External Audit report states that the 2022/23 audit was exempt so there was no audit to compare the 2023/24 with.

c.   The wreath will be delivered to the Church.  Following discussion it was resolved to give a donation of £100.00 for the wreath.

6. Chairman’s report

The Chairman had nothing to report, all items are on the agenda.

7. Finance report:

        £

a. Authority for payment:

i. Salaries (September)                894.28

ii. Clerk’s expenses     57.50

iii. K & P Services (clock winding/cemetery work)       80.00

iv. 707 Ltd (Cemetery Skip - August)       45.76

v. Bolingbroke Deanery (October – cheque previously signed)     108.00

vi. Bolingbroke Deanery (November)      TBA

vii. HSBC Bank Charges         6.20       

viii. Malc Firth Landscapes (Play area grass cuts)     29.40

ix. Haines Watts (PAYE)       27.00

x. HMRC (PAYE)   209.37

xi. PKF Littlejohn (External Audit)   252.00

xii. Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal (Wreath)   100.00

c.   The balances in bank at 15 September:  Current account    £6,739.11, recon £5184.92 

Deposit account  £11,937.56

    No2 account         £6,535.67

d. The precept of £12,500.00 have been received.

8. Planning applications received

The Parish Council had no objections to the following planning application:

S/169/01363/24 - Mr B Exton - Erection of a menage and construction of a horse walker at Meadow View, Stickney Meadows,

9. To report any planning decisions from ELDC

Full planning permission has been received for:

S/169/01156/24 - Mervyn Greatrix - Lean-to extension to existing lorry parking bay at Mervyn Greatrix, Main Road

10. To discuss the Neighbourhood Policing Team priorities for Boston

a. An email with a survey has been sent to all Councillors.

b. The issues in the cemetery and picnic site will be reported.

c. The kids riding their bikes on the A16 will also be reported for their safety with darker nights. 

11. To consider purchase of an interactive speed sign

a. A quotation has been received for both mains and solar charging units together with three additional mounting plates.

b. Costs regarding the solar panels for additional posts will be checked.

c. Grant funding will be sought to pay for this equipment.

12. To consider making a Neighbourhood Plan for Stickney

a. Cllr Jones is looking at the paperwork needed to start on the path of producing a Neighbourhood Plan.

b. The first steps will be taken in April 2025 for funding to be available for as long a possible.

13. To report highways issues

a. Puffin Crossing

The puffin crossing will be sited on A16 from 14 October, as reported in the Public Forum.

b. Any other matter

i. Trees are overhanging the flashing 30mph sign at Main Road.

ii. The Pride Team have started work on the footway at Horbling Lane.

14. To receive play area report

a. The Perspex cover will be removed from the Hall Lane entrance sign and taken to a local company to see if a new one can be made.

b. A new sign will be ordered for the Hall Lane entrance and the post needs to be re-sited.

c. The bins have not been emptied, this will be checked over the weekend.

d. New bins will be considered for the play area.

e. The surfacing will be looked at in the Spring.

15. To discuss the 2024 Christmas event

a. Following discussion it was resolved to have the Christmas event on 27 November 2024.

b. Additional tree lights will be ordered and the tree will be placed inside the Church.

c. The Hundleby Community Choir will be asked to attend again

d. Santa will be invited again and food was organised.

16. Correspondence received for this meeting

There was no other correspondence received for this meeting

17. Other business – matters for the next agenda

There were no matters for the next agenda

18. Date of next meeting

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 07 November 2024 in the Youth Centre at 7.30pm with a Public Forum from 7.15pm

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.35pm