March 2019 Minutes
A meeting of Canwick Parish Council was held on Monday 18th March 2019 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
County Councillor Cawrey, District Councillor Oxby and the Clerk were also present.
Present:
Councillor L.J. Pennell – Chairman
Councillor I.D. Carrington - Vice Chairman and District Councillor
Councillor C.M. Griffin
Councillor H.L. Dowson
Councillor M.T. Hales
Councillor R. Narborough
Councillor L. O’Melia
1. Apologies and Declarations of Interest: Apologies had been received from District Cllr Herring. There were no Declarations of Interest.
Police Report: A report had been received stating that during the period 16th February to 18th March 2019 there had been no recorded crime.
2. Clerk’s Notes from the Meeting on 18th February 2019: The notes from this meeting had been distributed to each member. The Chairman proposed the notes be accepted and approved as minutes for signing and this was unanimously agreed.
3. Matters Arising:
3a. Information Packs for New Residents: Nothing to report.
3b. Website: No update.
4. Planning:
4a. 16/1564/OUT – Canwick Heath Development: On-going.
4b. 19/0018/RESM – Land off Canwick Avenue and Westminster Drive, Bracebridge Heath: The Chairman reported that we had submitted a formal objection to NKDC. Cllr Carrington stated it will now be considered at a Planning Committee meeting.
4c. 17/1287/VARCON – Bomber Command Centre: On-going. Cllr Narborough enquired as to why we had heard nothing more on this regarding the turn right lane entrance from the Canwick Hill direction. Cllr Carrington would investigate with NKDC.
4d. Items Notified since Publication of the Agenda: None.
5. Environment:
5a. Highways Issues: Cllr Griffin reported that she had spoken to a man in a vehicle from Galliford Try regarding water usage. He informed her that they are now using a hydrant at the top of Grange Lane and it is metered water which they are paying for. It was noted there was no more grass verge damage.
5b. Washingborough Road and Footpath: The Chairman reported that Washingborough Parish Council had informed us that they are waiting to hear back from Lincoln City Council. When they make a request to LCC for a footpath and widening of the road from the railway bridge to the crematorium we will support it as previously agreed.
5c. Grass/Hedge Cutting Quotation: A Grounds Maintenance quotation had been received from Glendale for 2019-2020 with a minimal increase on last years prices. The Chairman proposed we accept the quotation. All agreed. The Clerk to do.
6. Correspondence:
6a. What’s On March 2019: Nothing received.
6b. NKDC – Voter ID: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman confirmed with members that they were all aware of the need to bring ID to vote. The Chairman stated he had mentioned it at the recent Coffee Morning and asked members to spread the word. Cllr Carrington gave the Clerk a colour poster to be displayed on the Notice Board.
6c. LCC – Traffic Regulation Orders: This had been e-mailed to members. It was noted all requests have to go through the local County Councillor.
6d. Cycle Event 26th May 2019: This had been e-mailed to members. It was noted the event passes through the village on Canwick Hill.
6e. Lincs NHS – Healthy Conversations: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman asked if they had any comments. No comments. Noted.
6f. NK Community Champion Awards: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated nominations were open and if they knew of anyone worthy of being nominated to let himself or the Clerk know.
6g. Free Business Support for NKDC: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman asked them if they knew of anyone starting a business to point them in the right direction.
6h. LCC - Highways News: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated communications from Highways were much improved recently.
6i. Revised Code of Conduct: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated the District Council has adopted a new Code of Conduct to come into force after the May elections. He stated the 3 options we had were:
- Adopt the NKDC version
- Adapt and adopt the NKDC version
- Write our own Code of Conduct
After discussion the Chairman proposed that we formally adopt the NKDC Code of Conduct. Unanimously agreed. The Clerk to confirm with NKDC.
6j. Elections - May 2019: The Chairman informed members he had collected their packs from NKDC and presented each member with their pack to fill in. It was noted all nominations had to be back with the District Council by 3rd April. It was also noted that the Government had extended to District and Parish Councils legislation to remove the requirement for candidates to have their addresses published.
6k. Items Received since Publication of Agenda: None.
7. Four Parishes Cluster Group:
7a. Update: The Chairman stated we are hosting the next meeting on 25th March 2019 at 7pm.
8. Parish Plan Action Plan:
8a. Defibrillator: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman confirmed that the defibrillator had been registered with the East Midlands Ambulance Service and we had been issued with a reference number. Cllr Carrington wished to record appreciation to the Chairman for his efforts in the matter.
9. Meeting Calendar 2019-2020: After confirming room availability the meeting calendar had been finalised. Cllr Narborough to print and laminate copies for display. The Clerk to publish on the website.
10. Finance:
10a. Bank Account Update: The Chairman reported that on 28th February 2019 the balance on the deposit account was £8044.27 which included £7.14 new interest and the current account balance was £1147.42 with a £65 cheque outstanding leaving a net balance of £1082.42.
10b. Clerk’s Salary: The Clerk’s salary for the period January-March 2019 which totalled £334.77 was due for payment. All agreed.
10c. Payments due in March:
See 10b. The Chairman confirmed we had paid the Glendale invoice of £504 for the annual hedge cutting as previously agreed. Two invoices were due to Lalc on the 1st April 2019, the first the annual subscription of £139.39 and the second the annual training fee of £90. Payments agreed.
10d. Transfer of Funds: None.
11. Urgent Items for Information: Cllr Cawrey reported on a Fire and Rescue Service passing out parade that she had attended with Cllr Carrington. She stated they are looking for on-call fire fighters and encouraged members to look on the website. Cllr Carrington said the training is exceedingly tough both mentally and physically. It was noted that Lincs Fire and Rescue is one of the best run in the country.
Cllr Cawrey informed members that the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan is to be reviewed on whether it is still fit for purpose. She stated smaller sites are to make up 10 per cent of the allocation giving planning authorities more control. The Plan is going out to public consultation in June and members were encouraged to give their views.
Cllr Carrington stated the NHS is disorganised and needs help so he has written a report on Primary Health Care and presented it to NKDC where he proposed it as a motion, Cllr Cawrey seconded it and it was unanimously agreed. He stated it provides a framework to help the NHS help itself.
Cllr Narborough stated he felt there had been an increase in cooking smells from Mill Lodge and asked if anything could be done about it. To be monitored.
12. Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting was scheduled for Monday 15th April 2019 starting at 7.00pm followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at 8.00pm at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.15pm.