28th June 2023 Minutes
GLENTWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Monday 28th June 2023
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: J. Latham, C. Montgomery, H Fitzpatrick, E. Rook and 2 members of the public. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk), District Councillor Howitt-Cowan
2806/1 Apologies for absence
Apologies received and accepted from Councillor W. Annibal and C. Hebborn
2806/2 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
2806/3 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 17th May 2023
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 17th May 2023.
2806/4 Clerks Report
Councillors noted the report. The Clerk was asked to establish where the 30mph zone on Kexby Road/ Hanover Hill starts.
2806/5 Chairman's/ Vice Chairman's report on activities undertaken on behalf of the PC
The Chairman reported that he had helped with the responses to the IGas proposal and solar proposals.
2806/6 Representative Reports
County Council Issues: There was no report. The Chairman will be writing to complain about a lack of attendance.
District Council Issues: The District Councillor provided a report.
Police report: No incidents were reported. The number of PCSO’s in Lincolnshire will be halved.
2806/7 Consideration of applications for Councillor vacancy
Councillors RESOLVED (Vote 2 for LG, 2 for AJ – casting vote Chairman) to co-opt Mrs L. Garbutt to the position of Councillor.
2806/8 Appointment of Internal Auditor
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to appoint P. Mellows as Internal Auditor for 2023/24.
2806/9 Data Protection Fee
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to pay the data protection fee of £40.
2806/10 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered:
146703, Woodside Cottage 18-20 Kexby Road Glentworth Gainsborough DN21 5DQ, application for two storey rear extension – Councillors agreed to support this application.
146804, 12 Hawthorne Close Glentworth Gainsborough DN21 5ED, application to install a Velux roof window – Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to object to this application and support the concerns of 16 Hawthorne Close.
2806/11 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED to approve the financial report and approve electronic payments e714 to e717.
Payee Amount
714 G. Monks (May 2023 salary) £
715 Information Commissioner (Data Protection Fee) £40
716 CGC Ecology Ltd (Pocket Park survey) £367.32
717 G. Monks (June 2023 salary) £
2806/12 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 albeit with some bird fouling. Some signage is obscured by plants which should be cut back. The defibrillators are emergency ready.
Pocket Park Ecological Survey: The Chairman said it was a good report. The Clerk was asked to find out which parts would need to be implemented by an expert and which parts can be done by the Parish Council. Councillor Montgomery said that a place to tie up dogs should be considered.
IGas Oil Wells: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to ratify the decision to request a holding direction and to call in the proposal.
Solar Proposals: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to ratify the decision to comment on the Gate Burton proposal. District Councillor Howitt- Cowan will ask the leader of WLDC if there will be any legal assistance available for Parish Councils with respect to the proposals.
Christmas Tree hole: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to purchase asset maps from Anglian Water and BT.
Hillside Road: The Clerk will share information received with the parishioner who requested adoption which indicates a large deposit is required up front to support an application. The Clerk has requested an indication from LCC whether it is feasible to transfer the ownership of the road based on its general dimensions and condition.
Future Projects: Councillors discussed project ideas and prioritised focusing on Pocket Park and looking at adult exercise equipment, a covered seating area for the park, litter bins and assisting the Village Hall Committee in improving the hall.
Traffic mirrors: Councillors agreed that there is a need for traffic mirrors at the junction of Church Street and Kexby Road and at the bottom of St Georges Hill. The Clerk was asked to formally request these from LCC Highways.
Village Venture: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to pay the publishing fee from 2023/24 of £220.
Glentworth/ Harpswell Bridleway: Councillors discussed the news that an objection from an unknown source had been received by LCC. It is understood that a letter will be sent to the objector to request that the objection is withdrawn. If it is not withdrawn, then the case will go to the Planning Inspectorate for determination.
Actions from Annual Parish Meeting: None.
2806/13 Correspondence for Information
All correspondence was noted by Councillors.
2806/14 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
None.
2806/15 Date of Next Meeting
The next Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council will be on Wednesday 26th July 2023.
Meeting Ended: 20.55