Minutes 2023/24

Minutes April 2024

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL

HELD AT THE PAVILION, GIBSON WAY, MANBY

ON WEDNESDAY 17th APRIL 2024

 

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

 

Councillors:                     B. Adams (BA), A. Bunting (AB), N. Hind (NH), L. Knowles (LK), M. Starsmore (MS) and T. Vamplew (TV)

 

 

Councillors not present:   M. Bruce (MB), Mrs. E. Billings (EB), C. Fairburn (CF)

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

  1. Apologies
    Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. MB.
     
  2. Chairman’s Remarks
    The Chairman had no remarks to make.
     
  3. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
    Cllr. NH declared an interest in agenda item 7 as an allotment holder. 
     
  4. Council Minutes
    It was RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 20th March 2024.
     
  5. Finance
    The Council received, noted and duly RESOLVED to authorise:
    1. The Financial Report for April, showing a closing balance on 5th March 2024 of £81,682.70 which agreed to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 14th March 2024.  
    2. Cheques for authorisation, listed on the Cheque Schedule 041724 totalling £1,431.81.

 

  1. Planning
    1. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
      There were no applications to consider.
    2. ELDC Planning Decisions to Note
      The Council noted the following planning decision:
      1. N/113/00213/24 – Industrial Units Off, Manby Middlegate, Grimoldby, LN11 8SU – ELDC has granted full planning permission.
    3. Appeal Decision
      The Council noted that the Planning Inspectorate had dismissed the appeal made re. Application N/067/01344/22 - Land south of Middlesykes Lane, Grimoldby, LN11 8TE
    4. Proposed Work to Trees
      The Council consider the following and RESOLVED that the matter was for the ELDC tree officer to decide upon:
      1. Location: Coquet, Carlton Road, Manby.  Proposals: T14 - Lime - (T2 on plan) 1. Remove basal growth on the main stems to the main crown union at 6m to a diameter not exceeding 3cm. 2. Crown thin by 20%, removing branches less than 4cm in diameter.
        T15 - Lime - (T1 on plan) 1. Remove basal growth on the main stems to the main crown union at 6m to a diameter not exceeding 3cm. 2. Crown thin by 20%, removing branches less than 4cm in diameter. Reasons: T14 and T15 - 1. To clear the road and garden. 2. To increase light levels within the garden whilst retaining the height and shape of the tree.
    5. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
      The Council noted the following:
      1. Organisation responsible for restriction: LCC
        Nature and location of restriction: Carriageway Repairs
        Road closure Order - Mill Lane
        Period of restriction:22/04/2024 - 23/04/2024
        (Restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates and times will be displayed on site in advance)
        Alternative route or access arrangements: Diversion routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements will be signposted.
      2. Organisation responsible for restriction: OCU Group
        Reason for restriction: New electrical connection
        Nature and location of restriction
        Road closure Order - Middlesykes Lane (Between Eastfield Lane & a point 150m Southwest)
        Period of restriction: 29/04/2024 - 03/05/2024
        (Restrictions to be implemented for 5 days as and when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates and times will be displayed on site in advance)
        Alternative route or access arrangements:  
        Diversion routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements will be signposted.

 

  1. Allotments
    The Council considered requests from allotment holders for permissions on their plots and RESOLVED as follows:
    1. Plot 2 – To grant permission for a water butt and composter to be sited at the far end of the allotment (that end furthest away from the Pavilion).  To defer a decision regarding a request to retain a ‘shed’ and appeal to the tenant to improve the appearance of the current structure before applying again. 
    2. Plot 3 – To grant permission for:
      1. two fruit trees (plum and apple) as long as they are miniature, kept to a reasonable size (not taller than 5ft) and sympathetically planted so as not to overshadow the neighbouring plots.
      2. ⁠a dozen fruit bushes (gooseberry and black current).  These to be kept to a reasonable height and planted so as not to encroach or overshadow neighbouring plots.
      3. a small cold frame/mini greenhouse with plastic cover - this to be positioned against the back fence (that end furthest away from the Pavilion) so that it won’t interfere with neighbouring plots.  Dimensions not to exceed 72cm wide, 50cm depth and 92cm height and the structure should not be permanent.
      4. a wooden arch for growing climbing vegetables.  This to be erected with a ground spike so as to be removable (should not be a permanent structure) and to be placed sympathetically so that it does not interfere with neighbouring plots.

All permissions re. plot 3 should be read in conjunction with the plan provided by the plots tenant.

  1. Plot 4 – To grant permission for a peach tree to be planted in the position as shown on the photo provided by the tenant provided that this is not allowed to grow over 5ft tall. 
  2. Plot 6 – To grant permission for the tenants of plot 6 to retain some patio fruit trees (see photo of site taken at the time).  Provided that they are not allowed to grow taller than 5ft in height.
     
  1. Bins
    Further to previous discussions, the Clerk confirmed that ELDC had agreed that they would add 4 bins to their emptying schedule to be located at 1) Corner of Manby Middlegate and Tinkle Street, 2) Corner of Manby Middlegate and Gibson Way/Manby Fields, 3) Next to the cut through from Manby Middlegate to Gauntlet Road/Bulldog Crescent, 4) Corner of Amelia Wood Way and Manby Middlegate (near pub) should the Council wish to install bins in all locations.  The Clerk continued that LCC had also approved the locations but would require Structure Agreement forms to be signed to formalise the arrangements.  The Clerk read out the conditions on the Structure Agreement that the Council would be required to abide by.  The Council discussed the locations, conditions and noted costs.  It RESOLVED that:
    1. The Council should proceed with the placement of bins in the first 3 locations but should hold off on the fourth for the time being.
    2. The Clerk should sign Structure Agreements on behalf of the Council, as required.
    3. That 3 Derby Standard Litter Bins and appropriate fixings should be purchased from Broxap at an approximate cost of £1,260.
    4. That quotes should be acquired for the installation of the bins from suitably qualified contractors and that the Clerk should be given delegated authority to progress installation provided costs for this aspect could be contained under £1,500.
    5. Costs to be taken from EMR Contingency or General Reserve.
       
  2. Play Park Inspection
    It was RESOLVED to approve that the Clerk make the necessary arrangements for the above with the equipment provider.
     

 

  1. Any Other Business
    Cllr. AB enquired about the hedge adjacent to the Tennis Courts and Carlton Road.  The Clerk explained that Mr. Towler had confirmed that it was currently too tall for him to be able to cut.  Therefore, the Clerk was to look for quotes from Tree Specialists to have the hedge cut down to 5ft, after which Mr. Towler would maintain it. 

 

  1. Next Meeting
    The Council noted that the next scheduled meeting of Grimoldby and Manby Parish Council would take place on 15th May 2024.

 

 

The meeting closed at 8.32pm

 

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)         Dated_________________________