Minutes 2022/23

Minutes January 2023

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL

HELD AT THE PAVILION, MANBY

ON WEDNESDAY 18TH JANUARY 2023

 

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

 

Councillors: A. Bunting (AB), Mrs. E. Billings (EB), C. Fairburn (CF), Mrs. L. Knowles (LK), M. Starsmore (MS), Mrs. N. Turney (NT), T. Vamplew (TV)

 

Councillors not present: M. Bruce (MB)

 

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

  1. Apologies for Absence
    Apologies for absence were received from Councillor M. Bruce (MB).
     
  2. Chairman’s Remarks
    The Chairman reported that a) the meeting was being held at The Pavilion because a letter had been received from the Village Hall informing the Council that it could no longer have the big room at the Village Hall every third Wednesday, as the Bowls Club would now be using it.  However, he confirmed that the Council had been offered the back room at a cost of £10/hr but The Pavilion was free.  It was agreed that the Council would discuss the matter and future arrangements at the next meeting.

    Cllr. MS arrived at 7.33pm.

    The Chairman continued that b) the planning working group had commented on a scoping application for a biodigester in Manby.  He confirmed that LCC would be responsible for the ultimate decision and that if an actual planning application were to be submitted the Council would be consulted again.  c) He remined Cllrs. that the situation with the football club and rent needed to be formalised.  He suggested that the Clerk draft a simple document and that he and Cllr. Fairburn meet with the Football Club to discuss, amend and bring back to Council for consideration.  d) He explained that arrangements had been made to place gravel in front of the telephone box to fill a declivity which was forming a puddle in the rain and soaking users.  e) He confirmed that part of the sale of Tedder Hall was the gymnasium and that now that the sale had gone through the gym could not be used. 
     
  3. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
    There were no declarations of interest. 
     
  4. Council Minutes
    It was RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting held on 16th November 2022.
     
  5. Finance
    The Council received, noted and duly RESOLVED to authorise:
    1. The Financial Report for December, showing a closing balance on 8th November 2022 of £78,166.63 which agrees to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 14th November 2022.  (Attached).
    2. The Financial Report for January, showing a closing balance on 12th December 2022 of £79,456.45 which agrees to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 14th December 2022.  (Attached).
    3. Cheques for authorisation, listed on the Cheque Schedule 011823 totalling £2,553.64.  (Attached).

The Council also noted that the three cheques identified with asterisk’s on the Financial Reports had been cancelled and RESOLVED that these should be written back.

  1. Planning
    1. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
      The Council considered current applications including those listed in the schedule (Plans_01_18_23) / ratified comments already made by the Planning Working Group as follows:
      1. EIA/36/22 – Manby Airfield, Manby – Grimoldby and Manby Parish Council have a number of concerns about this application including, but not limited to: 1) Smell, 2) Flys, 3) Traffic, 4) What the lorries are carrying; and 5) Proposed location too close to residential area.

        The Council discussed the meeting that members had attended organised by the developers of the above and subsequent reports that had circulated.  Councillors were very concerned about the amount of vehicles that would be travelling through the village.  How untidy the village would become with detritus that had blown off of the loads on trailers.  The ability of the pipework at the crossroads to stand the weight of the extra lorries.  The fact that it was rumoured that LCC Highways had approved some roads for use (Cllr. TK agreed to investigate this statement).  He also agreed to ask whether there were any handouts from the meetings that could be sent to the Council and he confirmed that he would find out what stage the developer was at and what pressure the Council could apply to ‘nip it in the bud’ if possible.  
      2. N/113/02457/22 – 20 Pleasance Way – Support with condition that access drive must remain clear of all delivery vehicles at all times.
    2. ELDC Planning Decisions to Note
      1. N/067/01296/22 – Former Methodist School, Tinkle Street – Full planning permission granted.
      2. N/067/00412/22 – The Old Orchard, Northgate Lane, Grimoldby – Full planning permission granted.
      3. N/113/01329/22 – Bilney House, Manby Park, LN11 8UT – Listed building consent granted.
      4. N/113/01331/22 – Bilney House, Manby Park, LN11 8UT – Full planning permission granted.
      5. N/113/01915/22 – Lynx House, Manby Park, LN11 8UT – Full planning permission granted.
      6. N/067/02008/22 – Poppy Lea, Eastfield Lane, Grimoldby, LN11 8TD – Full planning permission granted.
    3. Planning Appeal
      The Committee noted that following refusal by ELDC an appeal had been lodged as follows: N/113/00480/22 for the Outline erection of 1no. dwelling., relating to Land at Church Lane, Manby.  Council originally commented as follows: All materials to be contained within site to not obstruct the lane.  SUDs system needs to satisfy ELDC as no dyke.  No objection, subject to above observations.  Council to resolve upon whether it wishes to make any further or amended comment.  The Council RESOLVED that the Clerk should resubmit its original comments to the Planning Inspector to ensure that they had been received .
    4. Pre-Consultation
      The Council noted documentation circulated by email 13/1/23 re. proposed rooftop installation update at Cornerstone, Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd, Manby Industrial Estate, LN11 8UX and commented that this was a matter for ELDC.
       
  2. Planning Committee/Working Group
    The Council noted that Cllr. Starsmore no longer wished to be the lead on planning matters.  It was RESOLVED that Cllr. AB would lead and that other Cllrs. should assist as much as possible.
     
  3. Asset Transfer
    The Council note4d that transfer documentation for the Play Park and Tennis Courts had now been signed.
     
  4. Clerk’s Membership of SLCC
    It was RESOLVED that the Council should renew the Clerk’s membership of the above at a cost of £139.
     
  5. Bins
    The Council considered current village provision and RESOLVED to undertake a review and look into the possibility of placing new bins.  The Chairman confirmed that he would also ask ELDC if they could empty the existing bins more frequently.
     
  6. Relocation of ELDC
    The Council noted that confirmation had been received that from 23rd January 2023 ELDC would relocate to Horncatle.
  7. Any Other Business
    Cllr. TV wondered if there had been any developments with regard to trimming the hedge to the front of the Tennis Courts to make visibility in better and so deter vandalism and anti-social behaviour.  Cllr. TK confirmed that these would be cut in the very near future.  
  8. Next Meeting
    The Council noted that the next scheduled meeting of the Council would take place on Wednesday 15th February 2023.

 

The meeting closed at 8.44pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)         Dated_________________________