Minutes February 2021

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL

HELD BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE

ON WEDNESDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2021

 

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

 

Councillors: Mrs. E. Billings (EB), M. Bruce (MB), D. Copeland, C. Fairburn (CF), Mrs. L. Knowles (LK), M. Starsmore (MS), T. Vamplew (TV)

 

Councillors not present: Mrs. N. Turney (NT)

The Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips was also present.  No members of the public spoke in the public forum:

  1. Apologies for Absence
    There were no apologies for absence.
     
  2. Chairman’s Remarks
    The Chairman remarked that ELDC were hoping to finalise the asset transfer by July.   

    Cllr. CF arrived at 7.33pm.

    He had no update on Beech Grove or ELDC’s proposed asset transfer. 
     
  3. Declarations of Interest
    There were no declarations of interest. 
     
  4. Council Minutes
    Following a vote of the Council it was resolved to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 20th January 2021.
     
  5. Finance
    The Council received, noted and duly RESOLVED to authorise the following:
    1. The Financial Report for February, showing a closing balance on 8th January 2021 of £49,559.84 which agrees to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 14th January 2021.  (Attached).
    2. Cheques for payment, listed on the Cheque Schedule 021721 totalling £441.28.  (Attached).

 

  1. Planning
    1. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
      The Council considered current applications including those listed in the schedule (Plans_02_17_21) and RESOLVED as follows:
      1. N/067/00141/21 – Land to the North of Mill Lane, Grimoldby, LN11 8TB - G&MPC Objected to this application on 17th February 2021 on the following grounds: 1) Mill Lane is already over developed
        2) The lane is very narrow and inadequate for any increase in traffic
        3) Vehicles are already having to enter the lane in reverse as there is no turning area
        4) There is no room for vehicles to pass one another in the lane and no footpath
        5) There are also no provisions for refuse in wheelie bins to be included at the west end of the private unadopted road.
        6) I would suggest that Plot 1 could be made longer, to form a public/County Council adopted HGV Turning Space. This would reduce the lengths of the rear gardens to Plots 2 and 3.
        7) No drainage details are shown, and on Question 12 of the application form it is stated that the storm water would be connected into the main sewer. There is no main storm water sewer in the Lane, so this is impossible. This storm water requirement is a constant problem/requirement with our planning applications. Therefore more information upon what can be achieved is required.
        8) There would need to be the temporary provision provided for all building/road materials deliveries to be made within the site to permit free access to the existing properties.
        However, if ELDC are minded to grant planning permission the Council would make the points:
        - That before the commencement of any development of the site the development of the site the developer shall construct a sufficient turning space to enable all vehicles to turn and so be able to enter and leave the lane in a forward gear.
        - Such Turning Space to be kept clear of any obstruction thereafter.
    2. Planning Decisions to Note
      The Council noted the following planning decision:
      1. N/067/02244/20 – The Old Chapel House, Priory Lane, LN11 8SP - ELDC have granted full planning permission.
    3. Temporary Road Closures
      The Council noted the following forthcoming temporary road closures:
      1. Organisation responsible for restriction: Freedom Group 
        Reason for restriction:  Cabling Works
        Location and nature of restriction: Road Closure Order in place on: Middlesykes Lane (Between Northgate Lane & a point 90m South)
        Period of restriction:  15/3/2021 to 19/3/2021 (Restrictions to be implemented as & when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates & times will be displayed on site in advance)
         
  2. Gift
    The Council RESOLVED to write an open letter for inclusion in the next Village News.  The letter to thank everyone on behalf of the Council for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. 
     
  3. Traffic on Middlesykes Lane
    Cllr. Starsmore confirmed that he and Cllrs. TV and TK had met Cllr. McNally to discuss the above.  He reported that Cllr. McNally had tried to get LCC officers to attend also but this had not proved possible.  Cllr. Starsmore tinformed the Council that he would provide a further update when one was available. 
     
  4. Standing Orders / Financial Regulations / Code of Conduct
    It was RESOLVED that as no updates to the above had been recommended by NALC since last review in 2020, that the Council would approve the amendment of the review date only.
     
  5. Notice Boards
    The Council noted that the noticeboards located at the bus shelter on Tinkle Street and at Bulldog Crescent had been repaired and that the Co-op had confirmed that a new noticeboard could not be placed in/on/around their premises.  Councillors discussed noticeboard options and quotes.  It was RESOLVED to:
    1. Replace those noticeboards located at Grimoldby Village Hall and Manby Post Office, if permission could be obtained from the landowner with Stormguard Noticeboards and that funds should be taken from the appropriate budget head and reserves, if required.
    2. Decommission those noticeboards located at Grimoldby’s Old Post Office and on the bus shelter opposite Church Lane.
       
  6. Grant Application
    The Council considered a grant application form from Mimi’s Mission, circulated by email 9th February 2020, supporting paper circulated 10th February and it was RESOLVED to award the organisation £200.
     
  7. Issues and Options Consultation
    The Council confirmed receipt of the above (circulated by email on 9th February 2021) and RESOLVED that the Planning Working Group should formulate a draft corporate response for ratification at the March meeting by the Council.
     
  8. LALC Annual Training Scheme
    It was RESOLVED that the Council would not join the LALC training scheme in 2021/22.
     
  9. Any Other Business
    Councillors commented as follows:
    Cllr. MB: hoped to have an update on the green agenda for the next meeting and proposals.
    Cllr. DC: said that the surface of Chapel Lane was breaking up and was very dangerous for pedestrians.  Cllr. TK agreed to look into this.

 

 

The meeting closed at 8.31pm

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)         Dated_________________________