MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL
HELD AT GRIMOLDBY VILLAGE HALL
ON WEDNESDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2022
Present Councillor T. Knowles (TK) (in the chair)
Councillors: M. Bruce (MB), Mrs. D. Copeland (DC), C. Fairburn (CF), Mrs. L. Knowles (LK), T. Vamplew (TV)
Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Billings (EB), M. Starsmore (MS), N. Turney (NT),
The Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips was also present. No members of the public spoke in the public forum.
- Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. MS.
- Chairman’s Remarks
The Chairman reported that following the last meeting he had talked to ELDC’s chief executive again about the gatehouse and explained that the public were concerned. He had been assured that it would be looked into again. Cllr. MB wondered if ELDC had approached Mimi’s Mission to ask if it would like to buy the gatehouse or set up a community interest company to buy it. Cllr. TK was not aware. The Clerk suggested that if not, Mimi’s Mission could approach ELDC. Cllr. TK went on to talk about the gym, saying that it is going to be available for use until sold and may still be available afterwards. He reported that the Pavilion heating still had not been fixed but the litter problem reported around the Pavilion was being monitored on a daily basis. The issue with parking on Tinkle Street, previously brought up by Cllrs. had been solved. Cllrs. TK, TV and MS were going to speak to ELDC about planning. Cllr. CF and the Clerk were working to get quotes to mend the village aeroplane.
- Declaration of Interest / Dispensations
There were no declarations of interest.
- Council Minutes
It was RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 19th January 2022.
- Finance
To Council received, noted and duly RESOLVED to authorise:- The Financial Report for February, showing a closing balance on 15th December 2021 of £62,569.56 which agrees to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 14th January 2022.
- Cheques for payment, listed on the Cheque Schedule 021622 totalling £450.13.
- Planning
- Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered current applications including those listed in the schedule (Plans_02_16_22) and RESOLVED as follows:- N/113/02564/21 – Pattinson House, LN11 8UT – remain neutral.
- N/113/02565/21 – Pattinson House, LN11 8UT – remain neutral.
- N/067/02004/21 – Former Methodist School, LN11 8SW and N/067/02004/21 – Land East of Tinkle Street - maintain their objections of 19th January which were:
Q.25 on the application form, regarding Ownership Certificates. What has happened to Mr. Anthony Buntings Claim for possible ownership, or a long standing Right of Access over the land to be used for the access road? The access point for the proposed road does not show any radii at its junction with Tinkle Street. Furthermore, the current high usage of vehicles parking on either side of this point causes interruptions to the lines of sight in either direction.
From Q.8 on the application form, we note that the new road giving access to the proposed dwellings is not to be adopted, and it appears that there is a Right of Way. From Q.11 on the application form assessment of flood risk it states that the proposals will not Increase the Flood Risk elsewhere It also states that a soakaway would be sufficient for storm water drainage. This would be insufficient, the existing land has a historic Ridge and Furrow in place, and would need water storage system SUDS in place to limit the discharge into the piped dyke in Tinkle Street.
As the land is ridge and furrow the Council believes that an archaeological survey should be undertaken on the site before any development is permitted.
Q.13 on the form states that foul sewage would be connected into the Mans Sewer. Has it got sufficient size?
Q.14 on the form states that no areas would be available to store waste, and no arrangements have been made for this. The access road proposed is too narrow for ELDCs Refuse Vehicle and there is no turning facility of sufficient size within the site. Additionally, G&M PC would implore ELDC to take account of the neighbour and statutory consultee comments. G&M PC is particularly concerned about comments made by the Fire Brigade and Highways.
- Planning Decisions Noted
There were no planning decisions to note.
- Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
- LALC Annual Training Scheme
The Council RESOLVED not to join the LALC Annual Training Scheme in 2022/23.
- Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Council discussed ways to commemorate the above and it was RESOLVED that mugs should be bought for local school children and that a contribution to school celebrations might also be afforded if the school so wished.
- Standing Orders / Financial Regulations / Code of Conduct
The Council RESOLVED to approve the continued use of the above with no amendment other than to the review dates.
- Internal Auditor
The Council RESOLVED that its previous suitably qualified auditor be appointed for 2021/22.
- Closed Session Item
The Council RESOLVED to move into closed session in order to discuss information of a confidential, commercial and third party nature.- Amenity Grass Cutting – the Council considered quotes for amenity grass cutting and RESOLVED to engage Tudor Grounds Maintenance to undertake the work in 2022/23.
- Allotments and Football Field – the Council considered quotes for grass cutting in the Allotments and Football Field and RESOLVED to engage Glendale to undertake the work in 2022/23.
The Council RESOLVED to move out of closed sessions.
- Any Other Business
No information was exchanged.
- Next Meeting
The Council noted that the date of the next scheduled meeting was Wednesday 16th March 2022.
The meeting closed at 8.25pm
Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________