Minutes 2023/24

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL

HELD AT THE PAVILION, GIBSON WAY, MANBY

ON WEDNESDAY 20th MARCH 2024

Present                                          Councillor T. Knowles (TK) (in the chair)

Councillors:                     B. Adams (BA), M. Bruce (MB), Mrs. E. Billings (EB), C. Fairburn (CF), N. Hind (NH), L. Knowles (LK) and T. Vamplew (TV)

Councillors not present:   A. Bunting (AB), M. Starsmore (MS)

The Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips was also present. 

1. Apologies
   Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. AB.
    
2. Chairman’s Remarks
   The Chairman reported that 1) Pylons had been in the national news a lot and he thought the Parish Council had done its best to alert residents of the danger and what they should do, via the leaflet.  He reported that LCC had also put out a postcard on which residents had been able to write their names and address and whether they supported or objected.  The postcard had then needed posting but the postage had been prepaid.  He was concerned that the National Grid wouldn’t accept the cards and that anyone filling one in wouldn’t also have filled in the official online survey.  2) When the gym had been sold the money in its account had been distributed to local good causes.  Two of those chosen had not yet received their cheques but he confirmed that £9,500 had been given out and that receipts had been received from all of the organisations who had so far benefitted.  3) He had spoken to the owner of the Lancaster Inn who had confirmed that the carpark was private and not for use by anyone.  He had been informed that the pub would be put on the market for £275,000 and the owner would try to sell it as a pub but if there was no interest within a reasonable timeframe he would consider leasing it. 
    
3. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
   Cllr. NH declared an interest in agenda item 10 as an allotment holder. 
    
4. Council Minutes
   It was RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 21st February 2024.
    
5. Finance
   The Council received, noted and duly RESOLVED to authorise:
   1. The Financial Report for March, showing a closing balance on 29th January 2024 of £81,153.19 which agreed to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 14th February 2024.  
   2. Cheques for authorisation, listed on the Cheque Schedule 032024 totalling £1,386.28.

1. Planning
   1. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
      The Council considered current applications including those listed in the schedule (Plans_03_20_24) / ratify comments already made by the Planning Working Group and RESOLVED to support the application N/113/00213/24 – Extensions and alterations to 2no. existing blocks of industrial units to provide 6no. additional units – Highway Depot, Manby.
   2. ELDC Planning Decisions to Note
      The following planning decision was noted:
      1. N/067/00035/24 – 86 Tinkle Street, LN11 8TF – ELDC has granted full planning permission.

1. National Grid Electricity Transmission – Grimsby to Walpole
   The Council RESOLVED to ratify the Corporate Response submitted to meet the deadline for comments by the Clerk, in between meetings, distributed to Councillors for approval prior to submission, completed as agreed at the February meeting. 
    

1. Standing Orders / Financial Regulations / Code of Conduct
   The Council RESOLVED to approve the continued use of the above which required no amendments.  It was noted that the Council’s Grant Application form needed to be added to the website.
    
2. Asset Register
   The Council reviewed and RESOLVED to approve its Asset Register.
    
3. Allotments
   The Council considered and RESOLVED to approve a request for the erection of a structure, in which to grow plants, on Allotment plot 4.  The structure was to have feet which would be sunken into the ground for stability, have a sloped roof (possibly to allow the collection of rainwater), Perspex doors, cladded sides, was to be located at the back of the plot and would be to a maximum size of 3m x 1.2m x 1.4m, LxWxH.
    
4. Grass Verges in Grimoldby and Manby
   Following receipt of correspondence from members of the public regarding some of the grass verges in the village which had been churned up by vehicles the Council noted that this had been reported to the County Councillor for the area, who had requested that LCC review the situation to see if there was anything they could do.  The footpaths had also been reported to ELDC’s Pride in East Lindsey team who had been and cleaned up the footpath near the Post Office.  The Clerk reported that she would let everyone know when a response was received from LCC. 
    
5. Pavilion Facilities
   It was RESOLVED to look into increasing the facilities available at the Pavilion by obtaining quotes for the installation of a sink and tap for use when making tea.

1. Any Other Business
   Cllr. Hind asked if the lamp style posts laid down on the inside edge of the allotments could be moved so that the grass could be but.  Cllr. Fairburn agreed to look into this.  Cllr. TV reported that he had looked into the possible restriction of vehicles weight in the village but this looked like a highways matter.  It was agreed to ask Cllr. McNally to take this up.  Finally, Cllr. TK thanks Cllr. NH for distributing the Pylon leaflets to local businesses recently. 
    
2. Next Meeting
   The Council noted that the next scheduled meeting of Grimoldby and Manby Parish Council would take place on 17th April 2024.

The meeting closed at 8.15pm

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)         Dated_________________________