February 2023 Minutes
Canwick Parish Council
A Meeting of Canwick Parish Council was held on Monday 20 February 2023 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick. District Cllr Goodwin and the Clerk were also present.
Present:
Councillor L.J. Pennell – Chairman
Councillor H.L. Dowson
Councillor C.M. Griffin
Councillor R.C.Narborough
1. Apologies and Declarations of Interest: Apologies had been received from Cllr Carrington, Cllr O’Melia, District Cllr Tinsley and County Cllr Cawrey.
There were no Declarations of Interest. 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 16 January 2023: The notes from this meeting had been distributed to each member. The Chairman proposed that the notes be accepted and approved as minutes for signing and this was unanimously agreed.
3. Matters Arising:
3a. Information Packs for New Residents: None.
3b. Website: Pete Langford, the Webmaster, had issued Clerks with a monthly update on the numbers of hours left for the financial year. It was noted we would have approximately five hours to carry over to the next financial year so no further purchase would be necessary for the time being. The Chairman stated we are receiving an excellent service which is both efficient and helpful.
3c. Telephone Box: No update.
4. Planning: The Chairman reminded members that any District Councillor present could not express an opinion on any of the planning items. He also reminded 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. 22/1735/HOUS: Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension and Alterations to Dwelling – Fables, 7 Heighington Road: Passed by NKDC.
4b. 23/0114/FUL: Proposed New dwelling and Garage in Curtilage of Garden - Glebe Farm, Heighington Road: This had been e-mailed to members. The application was for an eco-home to be built in the existing large garden. No comments raised. The Clerk to reply accordingly.
4c. Central Lincolnshire Planning Policy Consultations: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated the Local Plan is being examined by the Planning Inspectors. The Chairman asked members if they had any comments. No comments raised.
4d. Items Notified since Publication of the Agenda: None.
5. Environment:
5a. Highways Issues: Following a parishioner notification the Clerk reported two faulty street lights in Sibthorp Gardens to LCC ‘Fix My Street’. It was noted one was repaired promptly and the other was still ‘in progress’.
6. Correspondence:
6a. NKDC Parish Updates: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman highlighted various sections including celebration plans for the Coronation of King Charles 111 in May and also a reminder about Voter ID at the May elections.
6b. Police Correspondence: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated that we as a Parish Council are disappointed to learn of PCSO numbers halving. The Clerk to respond accordingly. It was noted the Vice-Chairman had spoken about his concerns at the County Council meeting the previous week.
6c. Parish Policing Priority Settings: This had been e-mailed to members. No comments raised.
6d. LCC Town and Parish Council Newsletter January 2023: This had been e-mailed to members. Noted.
6e. Playing Field Spring Newsletter: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman suggested in principle we could help contribute to the cost of the newsletter.
6f. Electoral Register – Re-Issue: This had been e-mailed to members. It was noted the Register had been published as normal at the beginning of December but as some of the District Council boundaries were changing for the May elections the revised registers were re-issued early February.
6g. Funding to Improve Homes and Community Spaces: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated it is not applicable to the Parish Council as we do not own any property. The Clerk to forward to the Playing Field Committee, the Parochial Church Council and the Village Hall Trustees.
6h. Elsham – Lincoln Pipeline: This had been e-mailed to members. It was noted that Anglian Water were offering to attend a parish council meeting to answers questions or listen to any concerns reference the new pipeline. The Clerk to respond stating we are content at present but to please keep us informed.
6i. 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.
6j. Items Received since Publication of Agenda: None
7. Four Parishes Cluster Group: No update.
8. County and District Councillor Reports:
No LCC report.
A District Council report had been received from Cllr Tinsley and e-mailed to members. The Chairman asked members if there were any questions. No questions raised.
9. Provisional Meeting Calendar: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman asked if anyone had any problem with the dates. No problems raised. The Clerk to forward to Di Vaughan, the Village Hall booking secretary, to check room availability before finalising.
10. Finance:
10a. Bank Account Update: The Chairman reported that on 31 January the balance on the deposit account was £10,995.76 with £9.04 new interest. The current account balance was £693.86.
10b. Payments due in February: A payment of £572.65 was due to Glendale for the playing field hedge cutting. Payment agreed.
10c. Transfer of Funds: None.
10d. Precept: The Chairman confirmed the form had been sent to NKDC requesting a precept of £8200 which would be due in April.
10e. Annual Audit: No paperwork had been received as yet.
11. Urgent Items for Information: None.
12. Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting was scheduled for 7pm on Monday 20 March 2023 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.47pm.