March 2022 Minutes
A meeting of Canwick Parish Council was held on Monday 21st March 2022 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
County Cllr Cawrey, District Cllr Goodwin, District Cllr Tinsley and the Clerk were also present.
Present:
Councillor L.J. Pennell – Chairman
Councillor I.D. Carrington – Vice Chairman and District Councillor
Councillor H.L. Dowson
Councillor C.M. Griffin
Councillor R.C. Narborough
Councillor L. T. O’Melia
1. Apologies and Declarations of Interest: Cllr Griffin declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 4c as a neighbour of the development. The Chairman reminded members they could make the appropriate declaration at any stage should it become necessary.
2. Clerk’s Notes from the Meeting held on 21st February 2022: The notes from this meeting had been distributed to each member. Cllr Griffin commented that item 3a should read Ivy Cottage and not Grange Cottage. The Clerk to amend accordingly. The Chairman proposed that the notes then be accepted and approved as minutes for signing and this was unanimously agreed.
3. Matters Arising:
3a. Information Packs for New Residents: Cllr Griffin confirmed she had delivered a pack to Ivy Cottage, Grange Lane.
3b. Website: Routine maintenance. Lalc had sent details of the 2022/23 website contract. After discussion it was agreed by all to accept the 10 hours a year contract at a cost of £150.
4. Planning: The Chairman reminded members that any District Councillor present could not express an opinion on any of the planning items. He also informed members if they wished to listen to any NKDC planning and other public meetings they were live streamed on audio via the NKDC website.
4a. 20/0057/OUT – Land off Sleaford Road Bracebridge Heath: Passed by NKDC.
4b. 21/1443/OUT – Outline Application for the Erection of Four Dwellings with Access for Consideration – Land to the rear of 253 and 255 Lincoln Road Branston: It was noted the applicants had appealed the refusal decision.
4c. 22/0302/VARCON – Application to Vary Conditions of Planning Permission 91/0582/FUL – Orchard House, Plot 2, Grange Lane: The Chairman reported this is a variation of conditions to allow for modern materials. It was agreed by all that we had no comments to make. The Clerk to reply accordingly.
4d. Items Notified since Publication of the Agenda: None.
5. Environment:
5a. Highways Issues: The Clerk had reported a pothole on Canwick Hill to LCC ‘Fix my Street’ and works had now been scheduled.
The overgrown hedge on Branston Road had been reported to ‘Fix my Street’ but no further action was being taken.
Cllr Cawrey stated the lay-by surface on Canwick Road was all broken up. The Clerk to report to ‘Fix my Street’.
5b. Sewage Leak – Uppingham, Hall Drive: Cllr O’Melia stated that as far as he was aware works were still to be completed. Cllr Carrington to check with NKDC.
6. Correspondence:
6a. NKDC Parish Updates: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6b. Police Correspondence: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6c. 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated this was the second round of consultations and asked members if they had any comments or wished to register to speak. No comments raised. It was agreed that all were content as in the first consultation. The Clerk to respond accordingly.
6d. Platinum Jubilee: There had been no update on an event from the Playing Field Committee or the Social Club. It was noted that an email had been received from NKDC and forwarded to members requesting details of any events planned.
6e. Zoom Account: An e-mail had been received from Lalc stating they are not continuing to organise the Zoom account when the current subscription expires on 23rd April. The Chairman stated that we still find it very useful and proposed we renew individually. All agreed. The Clerk to arrange (see 10d).
6f. Glendale Grounds Maintenance Quotation: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated there had been a nominal increase and proposed we renew. All agreed. Clerk to arrange.
6g. Items Received since Publication of Agenda: An e-mail had been received from the Central Lincolnshire Planning Policy Consultations reference The Central Lincolnshire Local Plan Review. The Chairman and Cllr Carrington both declared a non-pecuniary interest in the review. It was noted the Consultation runs from the 16th March until the 9th May 2022. Cllr Carrington stated there are two key changes – housing numbers had been reduced, and the environment. He urged members to view it. The Chairman asked members if they had any comments to let the Clerk know.
7. Four Parishes Cluster Group: No update.
8. County and District Councillor Reports: A report had been received from Cllr Tinsley and e-mailed to members. Noted. Cllr Tinsley also reported:
• Covid numbers were increasing again at present.
• NKDC had been nominated for Council of the Year 2022 along with five other Councils.
• There was a push to find accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. The minimum stay was 6 months and the maximum was 12 months.
He asked for any questions. No questions raised.
Cllr Cawrey had nothing to report but asked members if they had any questions. No questions raised.
9. Provisional Meeting Calendar: The Chairman asked members if they had any issues with the Calendar. There were no issues. The Clerk to confirm and ask Pete Langford to publish on the website.
10. Finance:
10a. Bank Account Update: The Chairman reported that on 28th February 2022 the balance on the deposit account was £8579.80 which included £2.19 new interest. The current account balance was £1636.22.
10b. Clerk’s Salary: This had been e-mailed to members. The Clerk’s salary for the period January – March 2022 totalling £403.20 was due for payment. It was noted that the Local Government Salary scales effective from 1st April 2021 had just been settled so this included the relevant back payment. Payment agreed.
10c. Lalc Subscriptions: It was noted the Lalc Subscription and Training Fee were both due on 1st April. The subscription for the year was £142.88 and the annual training fee was £114. Payments agreed.
10d. Zoom Subscription: See 6e. The Chairman sought up to £200 for the subscription renewal. All agreed.
10e. Payments due in March/April: See 10b and 10c.
10f. Transfer of Funds: None.
10g. Audit: The Chairman stated the forms were available on the website but no formal notification of the audit had yet been received.
11. Urgent Items for Information: The Chairman reported there had been a very good turnout for helping with the tree planting on the playing field the previous month.
He then asked members if there was anything they would like mentioning in his Annual Report. No comments.
12. Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting was scheduled for Monday 25th April 2022 followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.50pm.