July 2021 Minutes
A meeting of Canwick Parish Council was held on Monday 26th July 2021 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
The Clerk and County Cllr Cawrey were also present. No parishioners or members of the public attended.
Present:
Councillor L.J. Pennell – Chairman
Councillor I.D. Carrington – Vice-Chairman and District Councillor
Councillor C.M. Griffin
Councillor R.C. Narborough
Councillor L.T. O’Melia
The Chairman welcomed those present to the first meeting back in our usual room.
1. Apologies and Declarations of Interest: Apologies had been received from Cllr Dowson, District Cllr Tinsley and District Cllr Goodwin. Cllr Carrington stated as a District Councillor he would not be able to give an opinion on Items 4a and 4b.
The Chairman declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 4d as he is a neighbour. 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 30th June 2021: 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: None.
3b. Website: The Chairman reported the website is now fully functioning and just needs a bit of tidying up.
3c. Playing Field Pavilion: No further news. The Chairman stated we will offer to assist where we can as plans move forward.
4. Planning: The Chairman reminded members that all District Councillors present could not express an opinion on any of the planning items.
4a. 16/1564/OUT – Canwick Heath Development: The Chairman stated we were still awaiting confirmation of the date for the NKDC Planning Committee meeting.
4b. 20/0057/OUT – Land off Sleaford Road Bracebridge Heath: Amended plans had been received and forwarded to members. The Chairman explained some of the changes to members including the deletion of plans for a primary school. He asked them for any comments to be given to himself or the Clerk by the end of the week so a response could be formulated.
4c. 21/0737/HOUS – Erection of Side and Rear Extension and Demolition of Existing Garage – Moon Cottage, Heighington Road: Passed by NKDC.
4d. 21/1086/TPO – Tree Works – The Gables, Pelham Lane: It was noted that this is a huge tree and one of the boughs had fallen off it with others at risk to neighbouring properties. It was felt it would be disappointing to lose such a prominent tree. The Chairman suggested we leave it to the expertise of the Tree Officer and request to see a copy of the report. All agreed. The Clerk to respond accordingly.
4e. 21/0881/HOUS – Demolition of Detached Single Garage and Erection of Detached Double Garage – Pantiles, Pelham Lane: No update.
4f. Central Lincolnshire Local Plan: The Chairman stated a periodic review of the Plan was taking place and the revised Plan had gone out to Consultation. He asked members to review it and let himself or the Clerk have any comments by the 15th August so a response can be formulated. Cllr Carrington stated it covers a lot of areas including the Environment and Climate Change and he would urge every Parish Council and individual to comment on it.
4g. Items Notified since Publication of the Agenda: An e-mail had been received from NK-Talk Planning reference the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan Consultation. It was noted there is a dedicated webpage on the Central Lincolnshire website giving key information.
5. Environment:
5a. Highways Issues: A message had been received from Cllr Dowson stating that NKDC had done a good job of tidying up Pelham Lane.
There had been no further news on the sewerage problem at Uppingham on Hall Drive. Cllr Carrington stated it is a public health issue and NKDC will get the problem resolved.
It was noted inferior stone was being used on a wall repair on Heighington Road.
It was noted there was graffiti on several tele-communication boxes around the village. Cllr O’Melia to investigate.
Cllr Griffin reported graffiti on the garden wall of Canwick Hall. Cllr Carrington to investigate and let the Clerk know.
Cllr O’Melia enquired about the red phone box outside the Village Hall as he felt it looked a disgrace. Cllr Carrington stated it has been sold to a company although it is on Village Hall land. To be investigated.
5b. Overgrown Hedging/Footpaths: Cllr O’Melia reported overhanging branches on to the pavement on Heighington Road from a Willow tree at Greenacres on Sibthorp Gardens. The Clerk to investigate.
6. Correspondence:
6a. NKDC Parish Council Updates: This had been e-mailed to members. The main topic was the roll-out of the purple lidded bins which were to be delivered to every household in the coming weeks. They are to be used for clean and dry paper and card and will rotate with the green bin each being collected monthly. Cllr Carrington stated there will be an intensive publicity campaign to follow.
6b. Police Correspondence: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6c. Defibrillator maintenance: An email had been received from Andrew Deptford informing that the Pads and ChargePak reach their ‘use by’ date on 1st August. A replacement pack of 2 sets of Pads and a ChargePak is available for £99 + VAT. The Clerk to order a Pack.
6d. Canwick Road Overnight Road Closure: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6e. Lalc News: This had been e-mailed to members and we are awaiting a hard copy. The Chairman asked members if they had any comments. No comments received.
6f. Items Received since Publication of Agenda: None.
7. Four Parishes Cluster Group: No update.
8. County and District Councillor Reports:
A District Council report had been received and e-mailed to members. Noted.
Cllr Cawrey reported:
The Usher Art Gallery will remain open 3 days a week after the County Council and City Council agreed to allow private hire of the space as well, meaning the artefacts will stay in the County.
An additional £10m for road repairs and improvements is being invested by LCC.
The governance of Fire and Rescue services is being transferred over to the Police and Crime Commissioners.
Cllr Cawrey invited questions. No questions asked.
Cllr O’Melia stated the County News magazine was very informative.
9. Finance:
9a. Bank Account Update: The Chairman reported that on 30th June 2021 the balance on the deposit account was £13,805.63 which included £3.52 new interest. The current account balance was £1641.20 with two cheques totalling £524.42 outstanding leaving a net balance of £1116.78.
9b. Website Maintenance: The Chairman reported Lalc are working on a scheme whereby Pete Langford will maintain the website for a monthly fee of £15 plus VAT. He asked members for authority to proceed with this including paying any invoice that may become due before the next meeting. All agreed. The Clerk to confirm with Lalc.
9c. Payments due in July/August:
A payment of £148.58 was due to Glendale for grass cutting weeks ending 11th and 25th June 2021. Payment agreed. The Chairman sought authority to pay for up to two further cuts in August as an invoice became due. All agreed.
The Chairman sought reimbursement for the following –
Wireless Keyboard - £21.99
HP Laptop - £484.18
Computer Monitor - £125.49
All agreed.
It was noted that a printer and Office package were still to be sorted.
9d. Transfer of Funds: None.
9e. Audit: The Chairman reported that the exemption certificate had been accepted and that the relevant paperwork was on the noticeboard and published on the website.
10. Urgent Items for Information: The Chairman asked members to think about the new properties on Westminster Drive and how we can connect with them. He suggested updating the current information pack and publishing on the website under ‘Are you new to Canwick’.
Cllr Narborough reported that Alan Mayo is restarting the Coffee Mornings the following Friday using the money donated by Cllr Cawrey. All welcome.
11. Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting was scheduled for Monday 20th September 2021 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
It was agreed by all that the meetings would commence at 7pm when convenient otherwise 7.30pm
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.25pm.