22nd February 2023 Minutes
GLENTWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Monday 22nd February 2023
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: W. Annibal, C. Hebborn, E. Rook, S. Tymoszczuk. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk) and District Councillor Howitt-Cowan and one member of the public.
2202/1 Apologies for absence
Apologies received and accepted from Councillors J. Latham, C. Montgomery, H. Fitzpatrick, PCSO McFaul, and County Councillor C. Perraton-Williams.
2202/2 Declarations of interest and dispensations from members in accordance with the Local Government
1. To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items. None declared
2. To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the agenda items. None declared
2202/3 Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 11th January 2023
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 11th January 2023.
2202/4 Clerks Report
Councillors noted the report. It was noted that a road sweep has been requested for the village and road resurfacing is due to happen on Hanover Hill and St Georges Hill in April.
2202/5 Chairman's/ Vice Chairman's report on activities undertaken on behalf of the PC
The Vice Chairman said she had helped deliver the solar meeting flyers to each household.
2202/6 Representative Reports
County Council Issues: There was no report.
District Council Issues: District Councillor Howitt-Cowan presented his report. He added that the District Council had agreed to a 3% increase in council tax.
Police report: There were no issues noted.
2202/7 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered
None.
2202/8 LALC subscription and training renewal
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to renew the membership with LALC for 2023/24 but not to subscribe to the training package.
2202/9 Solar Meeting Boards
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to ratify the decision to purchase poster boards from Elite Signs.
2202/10 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED to approve the financial report and approve electronic payments 701 to 703.
Payee Amount
701 G. Monks (January 2023) £
702 Smith of Derby (Clock Service) £274.80
703 Elite Signs Ltd (Poster boards) £357.60
Budget 23/24: Councillors discussed budgetary items.
Staff backpay: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to pay backpay for 2022/23.
2202/10 To receive reports for discussion
Play Area and Pocket Park risk assessment Report by the Clerk: The Clerk reported that the play park equipment was operationally safe to use. The new Community Noticeboard is in place on Stoney Lane.
IGas Oil Wells: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to ratify the planning response made to Lincolnshire County Council. The Clerk will arrange a site meeting with the County Councillor and also contact the MP for the region.
Tillbridge Solar: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to send the joint letter outlined by 7000 Acres Group. The Clerk was asked to invite Tillbridge Solar to the Annual Parish Meeting on 24th May.
Kings Coronation: It was noted that the Village Hall Committee would be making some arrangements.
Elections 2023: The Clerk outlined the process and next steps for Councillors.
Glentworth/ Harpswell Bridleway: Further information is awaited following the appeal stage.
Christmas Tree hole: Councillor Latham will talk to Mr Chambers about this.
2202/11 Correspondence for Information
All correspondence was noted by Councillors.
2202/12 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
Councillor Tymoszczuk noted that a silo had blown over close to his property. The Clerk was asked to contact the HSE to see if any action can be taken with respect to safety.
2202/13 Date of Next Meeting
The next Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council will be on Wednesday 29th March 2023.
Meeting Ended: 21.24