October 2023
Notes from the public forum held on 05 October 2023
There were no members of the public present.
A minutes silence was held to mark the passing of the chairman, Margo Bolland
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 05 October 2023 at 7.50pm in The Bungalow at the Old Rectory, Main Road
Before the start of the meeting Cllr Edwards asked if there were any nominations for Chairman, following discussion it was proposed by Cllr Pocklington and seconded by Cllr Pritchard that Cllr Edwards be the Chairman, having served as Vice Chairman. Cllr Edwards accepted the position and took the Chair.
Following discussion it was resolved that no Vice Chairman would be appointed and a Chairman nominated at any meeting where Cllr Edwards was absent.
1. To accept apologies and reason for absence
Apologies: Apologies were accepted from County Cllr Bowkett
Present: Cllrs Pritchard, Edwards, Hopkins, Jones, Pocklington, Roberts and Edwards (Chairman)
Also present: Dist Cllrs Ashton and Jones
2. To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
Dist Cllr Jones reported:
a. Councillors Community Grants are still available, between them the District Councillors had £4000.00.
b. It was resolved that £500.00 of the grant would be made available towards a defibrillator.
Dist Cllr Ashton reported:
a. Negotiations are still taking place with regard to devolution, the situation was outlined.
b. ELDC will become financially comfortable with business rates being available for collection from Tritton Knoll and from Viking Link.
c. The points scoring system for planning and development is being changed, for the better.
d. There is a ‘push’ for the re-use and re-build of existing buildings rather than buildings being left to deteriorate and new buildings being put up in the same area.
e. Special levies are being sought from Central Government with regard to Drainage Board Fees. A one-off payment was received, but this needs to be a regular payment.
f. The Dist Councillors were asked about a local planning application. Should this be refused then the applicant can appeal. If the appeal is upheld then the application can go ahead. If the appeal is turned down then planning enforcement can start to do the necessary work they need to do. The applicant can only put in a second application.
g. A question about planning to the north of the village was asked, Dist Cllr Ashton will look into this and report back to the Council.
7.50pm the Dist Councillors left the meeting
3. Receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011
There were no declarations of interest.
4. Notes of the meeting held on 07 September 2023 to be approved and signed as the minutes
It was resolved that the notes, previously circulated were a true record and will be signed at the next meeting.
5. Clerk’s report
a. An email received regarding the policing in Lincolnshire was sent to all Councillors. Cllrs Hopkins and Pocklington will attend the ‘teams’ meeting on behalf of Stickney.
b. There are no litter picking kits available, they were given to the first 100 parishes to apply.
c. The Risk Assessment will be sent out to all Councillors.
6. Chairman’s report
The Chairman had nothing to report.
7. To consider donation for wreath for Remembrance Day
a. A small service is usually held at the War Memorial on 11 November, Rev Fran will be asked if this will be the case this year.
b. Following discussion it was resolved to give a donation of £100.00 for the wreath.
8. Finance report:
a. Authority for payment: £
i. Clerk’s expenses (September) 74.75
ii. Salaries (September) 840.01
iii. K & P Services (clock winding/cemetery work) 80.00
iv. 707 Ltd (cemetery skip - September) 45.76
v. Bolingbroke Deanery (October – cheque prev. signed) 92.00
vi. Bolingbroke Deanery (November magazine) TBA
vii. HSBC Bank Charges 9.80
viii. E L Arnold (White paper for 2 x magazines) 51.90
ix. E L Arnold (Ink) 33.50
x. Malc Firth Landscapes (Play area grass cuts) 27.22
xi. Beesons of Boston (Deposit for defibrillator box glass) 194.00
xii. Beesons of Boston (Final payment for defibrillator box glass) 291.00
xiii. Evelyn Sands (PAYE) 70.00
xiv. HMRC (PAYE) 295.22
xv. Paul Greenhough (coloured paper for magazines) 28.70
xvi. Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal (S137 donation) 100.00
xvii. LALC (training 2 x councillors) 60.00
b. The bank statements were not available for this meeting.
c. The bank account was discussed. The address and date of birth of the new Councillors is required to open an account elsewhere.
8. To receive report regarding the £2000.00 ‘loaned’ to the Stickney Show Committee
a. No reply has yet been sent to the Stickney Show Committee. The Clerk explained that continually looking for information is very time consuming and a charge of £25.00 per hour should be passed to the show if they require any further information.
b. An explanation of the closure of the Jubilee Committee account will be sent to the Stickney Show Committee.
c. They already have all the information they should need to return the £2000.00.
9. Planning applications received
There were no planning applications for this meeting.
10. To report any planning decisions from ELDC
There were no planning decisions for this meeting.
11. To discuss the quotation for work to be carried out on the trees in the cemetery and churchyard
a. The quotation was outlined by the Clerk.
b. Following discussion it was resolved to ask for the work to be carried out.
c. A quotation will be sought to re-erect the headstones currently laying down.
12. To consider siting a defibrillator at the youth centre
a. The Community Committee will allow a defibrillator to be sited on the Youth Centre building.
b. A cost will be sought for a defibrillator and cabinet.
c. Grants will be sought to help with the cost.
13. To receive play area report
a. Mr Bolland will continue to empty the play area bins.
b. The signs will be chased up, there was a mis-understanding regarding one of the signs but the supplier has now been informed.
c. The Clerk will check when the next play area inspection should take place. All Councillors will be sent a copy of the last inspection report.
14. To receive reports for highways
a. The white lines at the Hall Lane/A16 junction need re-painting.
b. The puffin crossing should be sited nearer the shop, LCC will be advised of this request.
c. The 30mph signs will be measured for a quotation to be sought.
15. Correspondence received for this meeting
There was no additional correspondence for this meeting.
16. Other business – matters for the next agenda
Christmas event on Wednesday 29 November at the Church.
17. Date of next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 02 November 2023 at 7.30pm in the Bungalow at the Old Rectory, Main Road with a Public Forum from 7.15pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50pm