September 2021 Notes

Notes of the  meeting of Ashby de la Launde and Bloxholm with Temple Bruer and Temple High Grange Parish Council held on 7 September 21

Present: 

Mrs L Reilly, Mr I Douglas,  Mr T Eley,  Mrs A Douglas, Mrs J Wilkinson, Mr G White

Also present:

Mrs J Eley (Clerk)

Meeting opened 7.30pm

 21/37 Chairman's Remarks

The Chairman wished to express to councillors his concerns over the complexities of our current recycling arrangements and the possibility that overcomplicating the process may make residents switch off from the process – no Cllrs present to take concerns up.

He also addressed Speeding and Unsociable Behaviour issues and would have asked what help NKDC and the County Council could offer in helping us to deal with these problems.

21/38 Apologies for Absence

Apologies from

Cllr Jim Clark (NKDC) -  unavailable due to a long standing personal appointment
Cllr Rob Kendrick (Lincs CC)  – unable to attend but provided monthly update (forwarded to councillors post meeting as received after 7th September)
Cllr Steve Clegg  (NKDC)  -   unable to attend – report to follow
                                                                                                                                         
21/39  Declarations of Interest in accordance with Localism Act 2021

No Declarations of Interest

21/40 Requests for dispensations

There were no requests for dispensations                                                                                              

21/41 Notes of the last meeting held on 19 July 2021

The notes of the meeting on 21 July 2021 were agreed as correct and signed by the Chairperson.  
               
21/42  Clerk's Report on Matters Outstanding

The Clerk provided a report and explained its contents. Annual payment for all training courses agreed @ £70+VAT.  LALC to be notified of agreement.    210

21/43  Internal Audit (Lalc Working on internal auditing)

It was agreed for the Clerk to speak to Val Smith regarding this issue.

21/44  New Councillor required

Discussed in some detail. It was agreed that notification should be posted on Notice Boards at all three areas of the parish to attract interest in the role.

21/45  Village Gates

T Eley to speak to NALC and Highways Agency regarding street licence requirement or other restrictions regarding fitting of village gates.

21/46   Dog Bin – Temple Bruer 

As no actual request has been made for this facility it was agreed that the allocation of funding should be saved for when an actual request is submitted.  Clerk to check amount available and time left to spend it.

21/47    Speeding

Discussed in some detail. R Walker to take this up with Community Police/Traffic Coordinator, to request use of a hand held camera as a possibility?

A Douglas suggested making a request to the Commander at Digby RAF Camp to ask personnel to check their speed through the villages.

G White expressed concerns over the lack of road speed signage when entering Bloxholm.

21/48    Anti Social Behaviour

R Walker produced a detailed report of Facebook entries highlighting the local ASB issues being raised on the media platform. It was agreed to invite our local Community Officer to the next meeting to address the problems being experienced.         

21/49  Financial Matters

21/49/1  Income and Expenditure Sheet 

21/49/2  Payment of cheques

The following cheques were approved and signed:

Ashby Village Hall            £  20.00

J Eley  - Salary            £245.60

21/50 Planning Matters

Planning Applications
    
21/0790/FUL had an amendment – no comments made.

21/0623/FUL  - new application – change of use of agricultural land to equestrian use – no comments made

Planning Approval 

21/0673/FUL – approval noted.

21/51    Standing Orders

Model Standing Order discussed and time limits agreed.  Amendments to be finalised and sent out by Clerk to councillors for approval.

21/52 Maintenance of Website

Agreement of Premium service at a cost of £126.00 inc. VAT.  Invoice received and payment agreed.  Cheque to be issued.

21/53 Correspondence 

Correspondence noted.    211

21/54 Date of next meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for 17 November 2021

Meeting closed at 8.24pm