July 2019 Minutes
A meeting of Canwick Parish Council was held on Monday 22nd July 2019 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
District Councillor Tinsley, District Councillor Goodwin, County Councillor Cawrey and the Clerk were also present. Georgina McCrae was present for the Linden Homes presentation.
Present:
Councillor L.J. Pennell – Chairman
Councillor I.D. Carrington - Vice Chairman and District Councillor
Councillor C.M. Griffin
Councillor M.T. Hales
Councillor R.C. Narborough
Councillor L.T. O’Melia
7.00pm Open Forum – Linden Homes Presentation:
The Chairman thanked members for coming to the meeting ahead of the usual time. Ahead of the formal part of the meeting the Chairman introduced Georgina McCrae, the Planning Manager from Linden Homes to members. Georgina had asked if she could speak with members after the Planning Application for Land off Canwick Avenue and Westminster Drive, Bracebridge Heath was deferred at the NKDC Planning meeting the previous week. The Chairman reminded everyone that we cannot express an opinion. Georgina thanked everyone for seeing her at short notice and stated she would like to work with us as well as Bracebridge Heath Parish Council to make sure amendments to the application are in line with our aspirations. She spoke and sought to indicate how they hoped to address the reasons for deferral with members. She answered a number of questions from those present. Following this she was thanked for coming and speaking.
The meeting then moved into formal session.
7.45pm.
1. Apologies and Declarations of Interest: Apologies had been received from Cllr Dowson. There were no Declarations of Interest.
The Chairman welcomed District Cllr Goodwin to her first meeting at Canwick and introduced her to Councillors and the Clerk.
Police Report: A report had been received stating that during the period 19th June to 19th July 2019 there had been no recorded crime.
2. Clerk’s Notes from the Meeting on 17th June 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: Cllr Narborough reported he had delivered a pack to Mr and Mrs Smith at
3 Hall Farm and they were very appreciative of the information.
3b. Website: No update
4. Planning:
4a. 16/1564/OUT – Canwick Heath Development: No update.
4b. 17/1287/VARCON – Bomber Command Centre: This had been e-mailed to members. It was noted that work is expected to start on the right turn lane at the Mill Lodge/Canwick Avenue junction late September and to last approximately ten weeks.
4c. 19/0875/HOUS – Treasured View, Hall Drive: This had been e-mailed to members. After discussion it was suggested that care should be taken that limestone used on the front facing matches local materials. The Chairman asked members to let himself or the Clerk have any comments by the end of the month so a response can be submitted by the August 9th deadline.
4d. 19/9487/OUT – Demolition of Bungalow and Erection of Two Detached Dwellings – Danum, Grange Lane: The revised plans had been e-mailed to members. After discussion it was agreed the plot was still too dense. There was also concern over the future of the annexe. The Chairman asked members to let himself or the Clerk have any further comments by the end of the week so any additional response could be submitted by the 29th July deadline.
4e. 19/018/RESM - Land off Canwick Avenue and Westminster Drive, Bracebridge Heath: Awaiting amended
plans.
4f. 19/0556/VARCON – Change 3 Timber Windows to UPVC – The Borrowers, Hall Drive: Passed by NKDC.
4g. Items Notified since Publication of the Agenda: None.
5. Environment:
5a. Highways Issues: The Clerk updated members on responses from LCC Highways ‘Fix my Street’ after reporting several issues from last months meeting. It was noted no action was being taken on any of them. The Chairman asked Cllr Cawrey if she had any comments and she replied the system is being looked into as it is not working. To be monitored.
Cllr Carrington reported that there are some paint markings on the drains opposite Canwick Hall indicating work on them should be starting shortly.
Cllr Hales reported that overgrown hedges on certain stretches of pavement past the bowling alley on the B1190 force pedestrians to walk on the road. It was noted that Anglian Water are to cut the hedge in the next few days. Cllr Cawrey will investigate the matter.
Cllr Narborough reported an ongoing problem with the soakaway at the Canwick Hill end of School Lane.
Cllr O’Melia enquired about a footpath between Canwick and Bracebridge Heath. Cllr Carrington replied we are awaiting SUE monies to progress this and that timing is essential.
5b. Damaged Litter Bin: On-going.
5c. Washingborough Road and Footpath: The Clerk to contact Karen Broddle, Washingborough Parish Council Clerk, for an update.
6. Correspondence:
6a. LCC - Highways News: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6b. Inviting the NKDC Chairman: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6c. NKDC – Waste and Duty of Care: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated NKDC had made several successful fly tipping prosecutions.
6d. VE Day Celebrations 2020: This had been e-mailed to members and the Social Club had been notified.
6e. RAF Benevolent Fund - Veterans: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman asked if they knew of anyone who this could benefit to give them details.
6f. Hardwood Bus Shelters: Correspondence had been received and was noted.
6g. NKDC Whats On: This had been e-mailed to members and a hard copy to be displayed in the Village Hall.
6h. Lincoln Eastern Bypass Traffic: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6i. NKDC – Electoral Review: This had been e-mailed to members. It was noted Districts are to be reviewed in time for the next district elections in 2023
6j. Call Connect Summer Promotion 2019: This had been e-mailed to members. The notice to be displayed on the Notice Board.
6k. Items Received since Publication of Agenda: An e-mail hade been received from LCC stating that the 3 mobile libraries are coming to the end of their lease agreement and need to be replaced. They are to be replaced with smaller more environmentally friendly vans.
7. Four Parishes Cluster Group:
7a. Update: No update.
8. Finance:
8a. Bank Account Update: The Chairman reported that on 30th June 2019 the balance on the deposit account was £12831.08 which included £11.43 new interest and the current account balance was £474.26 with cheques for £70.03 and £365.76 outstanding leaving a net balance of £38.47. The Chairman sought clarification with the bank reference the bank charges they planned to levy and was informed that as the account falls into the ‘Clubs and Societies’ bracket we should not pay bank charges. To be monitored. Cllr O’Melia wished to record thanks to the Chairman for his efforts.
8b. Payments due in July/August: A payment of £140.06 was due to Glendale for grass cutting weeks ending 7th June and 21st June 2019. Payment agreed. The Chairman asked members for delegated authority to pay for up to two further
cuts should an invoice become due before the next meeting. He further asked for authority to purchase the new computer/printer / scanner as previously agreed. All agreed. The Chairman reminded members we had not received an invoice from NKDC for elections costs as yet but to anticipate one later in the year.
8c. Transfer of Funds: The Chairman proposed transferring £1200 from the deposit account to the current account to cover the payments due. All agreed.
8d. Annual Audit: It was noted we had received confirmation of exempt status for year ending 31st March 2019. The Chairman reported that the requisite paperwork was on the Notice Board and published on the Website with an opportunity for parishioners to view the accounts until 8th August.
9. Urgent Items for Information: Cllr Cawrey reported:
- The whole library van fleet is to be replaced with smaller more environmentally friendly vans. It will be a slimmed down service but more flexible in meeting peoples needs.
- The Ambulance and Fire and Rescue Services had moved in to the new South Park building with the Police to follow.
- The Future of the Heritage Service will go before the Scrutiny committee later that week after a period of consultation.
Cllr Narborough enquired if there had been any development with the rattling manhole cover on Canwick Hill. Cllr Cawrey will investigate.
Cllr Carrington reported that our MP Dr Caroline Johnson is holding a programme of roving surgeries with one to be held on 1st August at 2pm at the Butcher and Beast in Heighington.
10. Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting was scheduled for Monday 16th September 2019 starting at 7.30pm at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.45pm.