September 2022
GLENTHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on 22/9/2022 in the Village Hall
Present:- Cllr A. Shaw (Chairman), Cllr P. Smith, Cllr V. Smith & Cllr R. Francis.
In attendance: Helen Pitman (Clerk).
Visitors: None.
1. Co-option of Councillors: No interest.
2. Apologies for Absence and Reasons Given:- Cllr S. Shaw
3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act:- None.
4. Notes of last meeting on 7th July 2022, to be approved as minutes:-
The minutes were signed as a true record.
5. Chair and Council’s Comments:- Cllr P Smith informed council he had attended a meeting organised by Cllr Bunney to discuss traffic issues with neighbouring parishes and LCC/LRSP. The main discussion was re the A15 which was the main concern of Atterby and Bishop Norton, particularly regarding the huge disruption to villages when there are diversions due to accidents. The A631 was also discussed re speeding and bike nights. It was acknowledged by LCC and LRSP there is a problem and more resources are being devoted. However there are worse issues at Willingham. No guarantees were given but it is very likely that the average speed cameras will be extended to Glentham in time.
Concern raised re overgrown footway towards The Chestnuts. Clerk advised this is LCC’s responsibility and is now only cut twice a year. Monitor for next year.
Contractor has done an excellent job of hedge cutting at the playground. Clerk to confirm contract set up for another two years.
6. Reports from County & District Councillors:- Neither councillor present and no report sent.
7. Crime & Vandalism:- PCSO has informed there will be no more reports which is at variance with the chief constable’s email received last year. Clerk to remind NPT of this and the expectation that there is to be a good working relationship with parish councils.
8. Clerk's Report on Matters Outstanding:- Discussion took place regarding recent presentation from Anglian Water and how this will affect Glentham. The clerk to contact to ask whether a “sweetener” may be given for the disruption such as funding towards the village hall road.
Following email from resident, contractor to be asked for quote to remove overhanging willow tree branches at Barff Meadows.
9. Planning:- 145431 Highfield Cliff Barn, Norton Place: change of use of agricultural barns and land to form dwelling and domestic curtilage- Council objects on the grounds that the parish is at capacity; information regarding services and transport links are incorrect; wind turbine of the proposed size is unnecessary for one dwelling.
Central Lincs Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal consultation: there are seven proposed sites with a potential of 184 houses all on greenfield land. Council objects to five sites but has no objections to inclusion of sites WL/GLH/003 and WL/GLH/004 as reasonable alternatives in the CLLP.
10. Correspondence:- None.
11. Finance & Accounts for payment:-
Payments for authorisation: Resolved to pay: salary costs: £478.65; HMRC: £103.60; AJ Williams: £522; Wicksteed Leisure £144. Resolve to renew insurance on a 3 year contract with Hiscox at a cost of £772.67pa.
12. To discuss financing of refurbishment to the village hall road: It was agreed that an open meeting be called with the residents affected and the Village Hall committee to discuss financing of the project. To be held on 3rd November at 7pm prior to the council meeting.
13. To resolve to pay 50% of the cost of church clock repairs now grant awarded: Resolved to pay remainder of cost. Proposed, Cllr P. Smith. Seconded, Cllr V. Smith.
14. To consider play inspection report: Report circulated to councillors prior to meeting. As expected the only matter raised was wetpour under the swings and slide. Council agreed to monitor for any further deterioration as advised and review as appropriate.
15. To elect a council representative on the Village Hall committee: Cllr Francis. Proposed, Cllr A. Shaw. Seconded, Cllr V. Smith. Elected
16. Items for next meeting:
Co-option; village hall road scheme; budget.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.50pm.