2022 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Ashby de la Launde with Bloxholm and Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange Parish Council

DRAFT - Notes of the meeting of Ashby de la Launde with Bloxholm and Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange Parish Council held on 20 July 2022

Present: 

Mrs L Reilly (Chair), Mr R Walker (Vice-chairman), Mrs J Wilkinson, Mr W Lawrence, Mr G White, Mr T Eley

Cllr R Kendrick, Cllr J Clarke

Also present:

Mrs J Eley (Clerk)

Meeting opened 19.29

22/41  Chair opened the meeting, welcomed all present and invited Councillors to speak.

Meeting paused 19.30 -

Cllr J Clarke -  Discussed at some length the revised Nolan Report and the need to be respectful to each other.

Also outlined the recent development/investment made by NKDC.  Cllr Clarke invited councillors to feel free to visit NKDC offices and offered a guided tour around the building to those wishing to visit.

Cllr R Kendricks Report –

Cllr Kendrick referred to his monthly Newsletter.  He also spoke about the legacy of the pandemic in relation to a drop in uptake of child immunisation - now steadily increasing again.  LCC is starting its gritting preparation in readiness for winter and in relation to Highways, outlined the community scheme (applications now finished)  reminding the Parish Council that he is keen to offer support in relation to any issues we may have regarding our highways.  

Meeting reopened at19.48pm 

22/42  Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr S Clegg who is away until the beginning of September and Maisie McMahon who had more pressing demands on her time but offered assistance by way of email if required.

22/43  In the absence of the talk on Anti-Social behaviour a discussion ensued on the situation within the Parish at this time regarding ASB.  Cllr R Walker declared that he is still aware of issues with younger members of the community.  It was agreed that advice be sought from Maisie McMahon as to the best course of action given the issues discussed.  Also to ask her if a social media post on the PC website might be a useful tool to bring to the attention of parents within the community the concerns of the PC.

22/44 Declarations of Interest

None

22/45  Notes of the last meeting held on 18 May 2022

The notes of the meeting on 18 May 2022 underwent a small amendment (Item 22/34 - hrs changed to wks - Cllr Walkers request), then agreed as correct and signed by the Chair.

22/46 Clerks Report

a)  Updates of Declaration of Acceptance forms signed by existing Councillors

b)  Parish Clerks Salary –  protocol not followed at the meeting with regard to the voting/agreement of this proposal, discussions were held post meeting by the Chair and Vice Chair the outcome of which    recommended that a vote on the formation of a Sub Committee should be taken at the next meeting in order to address this matter.

c)  Village Hall hedge cutting which has become something of an issue.  Cllr J Wilkinson affirmed that she had instigated the recent hedge cutting but that this is not legally the responsibility of them as local land owners. Agreed that the Village Hall Committee are ultimately responsible for this task.

d)  ICO Data Protection – to continue with current DD payment.

e)  Thank you acknowledgments for Grants provided this year

f)  Stationery Budget discussed and agreed at a £50.00 limit without further authorisation/agreement. Precept assigned £100 for the year 2022/23.

22/47 Requests for Dispensations

None 

22/48  Vacancies – Chair aware of one potential new councillor who will be invited to next meeting with a view to co-option.  Further media promotion on the PC’s Facebook page to be carried out.

22/49  Village Gates

T Eley outlined paperwork received in respect of the gates and further work to be undertaken in order to submit the full application in order to comply with the Highways Agency.  He has also been in contact with Knights of Lincoln in regard to fitting the gates. 

22/50  Speeding – Cllr R Walker

Speed monitoring has taken place in Ashby with the recording device being in place for 2 wks.  Data analysis can take up to two months to process - update should be available for the next meeting.  This will indicate if there is a need for further monitoring by the police/highways.  

All in agreement to work in conjunction with Dorrington PC in imposing a possible speed limit change in Dorrington – from 50mph to 40/30mph.

Community Speed Watch scheme outlined and all agreed not to participate at this time.

22/51  Bloxholm Notice Board -  Cllr G White

Cllr White requested to take the Notice Board item off of the agenda for the time being.  This is in relation to the issues surrounding the siting of the notice board on Bloxholm Recreation Room land and the possibility of this land being sold. 

22/52  Financial Matters

22/52/01     Financial Report – Reconciliation and Balance Sheet - approved and signed.  

22/52/02     Cheques paid between meetings -

The following cheques were approved and signed -

22/52/03  Bank Mandate

Bank Mandate for signatories Cllr W Lawrence and Cllr L Reilly (Chair), change of bank account address to receive statements to new clerks address and removal of Ian Douglas as a signatory.  

All signed and approved.

22/53    Planning Application - Ref.  22/0828/FUL – Erection of a 1.5 storey dwelling with attached double garage.  The Lodge, Main St, Ashby de la Launde.

Application displayed – no comments.

22/54   General  Correspondence - listed

22/40   Date of next meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for 14 September 2022

Meeting closed at 21.00 pm.