March 2019 Minutes
Corringham Parish Council
Clerk to the Council: Mrs A Hayward
Lindale Villa, Gringley Rd, Walkeringham DN10 4HT
Tel: 01427 891118, email: angela@lindalevilla.com
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 5 March 2019 at 7.30 pm in Corringham Village Hall
Present: Cllrs. D Semley (Chair), P Hardwick, J Sims, J Saxon, S Blades, J Eyre, M Parr, A Hayward (Clerk) and Dist. Cllr. Howitt-Cowan. Members of the Public: none
01.03.19 Chairman’s Remarks
Cllr. Semley welcomed everyone to the meeting.
02.03.19 Apologies for absence and reasons given
Cllr. Arthy (illness)
Cllr. Watson (other commitment)
It was resolved to accept the apologies
03.03.19 Declarations of interest
The following declarations of interest were made:
Cllrs. J Sims, P Hardwick and S Blades – village hall matters (committee members)
Cllrs. P Hardwick and M Parr – allotment matters
04.03.19 Public Discussion
No members of public were present.
05.03.19 Notes of the last meeting of the Council
The minutes of the meeting held on 5 February 2019 were discussed and resolved as being a true record (after two minor corrections to attendees and declarations of interest).
06.03.19 Police Report
PCSO Mcfaul had forwarded a note to say there were no incidents to report for February 2019.
07.03.19 District and County Councillors’ reports
County Councillor
No report given.
District Councillor
District Cllr. Howitt-Cowan gave the following report:
• Purdah starts on 12th March 2019.
• Councillor nominations needed to be submitted by 3rd April 2019.
• At the last Full Council the Corporate Plan was approved which will run until 2023.
• Improvements to the Corringham Junction should take place sometime this year (still unsure whether this will be traffic lights or a roundabout)
• The 13th Neighbourhood Plan has recently approved.
• The West Lindsey Church Festival is to take place in May.
08.03.19 Clerk’s Report
The following update was given:
• WLDC has agreed to look into installing an additional bin near Edmund Close.
• There had been no response from WLDC regarding the Parish Council’s request for an update about the fires and rubbish in the field next to the Beckett Arms. Cllr. Howitt-Cowan agreed to chase up.
09.03.19 Reports
Village Hall
Cllr. Blades reported as follows:
A table top sale is to take place on Sunday 10th March 2019
Neighbourhood Plan
Cllr. Semley reported that a public consultation event will take place towards the end of March. Local farmers are to be encouraged to attend. Cllr. Parr agreed to contact as many as he could.
Emergency Planning
There was nothing further to report at this time.
10.03.19 Matters for consideration
Community Payback Scheme
Cllr. Saxon informed members that the co-ordinator of the scheme had not yet replied to her despite several phone calls and texts.
Newsletter
On-going
Public Meeting – School Parking
Nothing further had been received from Cty. Cllr. Perraton-Williams regarding a proposed meeting.
Noticeboard
Cllr. Semley agreed to look at a selection on noticeboards on-line and email members some suggestions.
Donation Request – Village Hall
The Village Hall Committee made a request for a donation towards the cost of new tables and additional chairs for the village hall. It was felt that fold-up, light weight circular tables would be beneficial. It was also explained that there was not enough chairs available should the hall be booked at its capacity. The total cost of the tables and chairs would be in the region of £2,000. After some discussion, it was agreed to make a donation of £500 towards the cost.
Local Elections 2019
The Clerk confirmed the arrangements for the submissions of the nomination packs to WLDC. The notice of election would need to be displayed on the noticeboard. Councillors Saxon and Eyre informed members that they would not be standing again.
11.03.19 Financial Matters
Financial Report:
Income to date: £18,346.14
Outgoings to date: £10,556.28
Funds available: £13,158.59
(Funds earmarked for the Neighbourhood Plan: £4,403)
The following payments were proposed, seconded, voted and agreed.
|
Cheque Number |
£ |
Payee |
Reason |
|
200195 |
208.59 |
A Hayward |
Salary |
|
200196 |
90.00 |
LALC |
Annual Training Scheme |
12.03.19 Planning Matters
New Planning Applications:
PA: 139038 – Two storey, Single storey extension and detached double garage and log store
Location: 52 Aisby Lane, Aisby
Resolved: No objections/comments
PA: 139083 – Rear extension to dwelling
Location: Moscar Farm House, Aisby Lane, Aisby
Resolved: No objections/comments
WLDC Planning Decisions
None
13.03.19 Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:
WLDC – Grounds Maintenance Framework Agreement
WLDC – Press Release – Garden Waste Collection
WLDC – Great British Spring Clean Poster 2019
LCC – Reporting Highways Issues
All noted
14.03.19 Councillors’ reports and items for inclusion on the next agenda
The following items were reported:
• It was reported that there was a light out on Middle Street. Cllr. Semley agreed to find out the column number and report it.
• Cllr. Hardwick reported that the she had recently received a phone call from a member of staff at Barningham Memorials who was upset because she was unable to locate a grave. Cllr. Hardwick explained that she would have made arrangements to mark the grave had she been aware of their visit to the cemetery. Cllr. Hardwick felt that the member of staff’s attitude was quite unprofessional, bordering on obnoxious. Further the widow, who had requested the monument, had also found this to be the case when speaking to the member of staff. Members felt this was unacceptable; the bereaved should be shown respect and dignity rather than feeling distressed. Clerk to write to Barningham Memorials expressing the Council’s concerns.
15.03.19 The date of the meeting was confirmed as Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 7.30pm on Corringham Village Hall.
Meeting closed at 9.00 pm