10th January 2024 Minutes
Glentworth Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: J. Latham, E. Rook, H Fitzpatrick, W.Annibal and L. Garbutt. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk) and District Councillor Howitt-Cowan
1001/1 Apologies for absence
Councillors Councillor Hebborn & C. Montgomery.
1001/2 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
1001/3 Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 22nd November 2023.
1001/4 Clerks Report
Councillors noted the report.
1001/5 Chairman's/ Vice Chairman's report on activities undertaken on behalf of the PC
Councillor Annibal reported that the Christmas Tree has now been taken down and expressed thanks to Lindum and Mr Loynes for their assistance. Councillors agreed that there should be more lights on the tree next year. The Clerk will redistribute chippings over the Christmas Tree base.
1001/6 Representative Reports
County Council: None.
District Council: The report by District Councillor Howitt-Cowan was noted.
Police report: There were no new incidents reported.
1001/7 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered:
There was discussion about Glentworth Hall and Northlands Road track. District Councillor Howitt-Cowan agreed to ask the West Lindsey Planning enforcement team about the current situation and at what stage a planning application for change of use must be submitted by Group Retreats. The Clerk will send him background information.
1001/8 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED to approve the financial report and approve electronic payments e733-e738.
Payee Amount
e733 G.Monks (November salary and backpay) £
e734 G. Monks (December salary) £
e735 HMRC (PAYE Oct-Dec) £40.52
e736 West Lindsey District Council (Defibrillator Maintenance Scheme Village Hall) £100
e737 West Lindsey District Council (Defibrillator Maintenance Scheme Hawthorne Close) £100
e738 Loynes Electrical Ltd (Christmas tree light parts £103
The Chairman checked the statement balance and signed the statement to confirm the value of £24,310.97 at 30/12/23.
• Councillors considered budgetary items for the budget in 2024/25.
• Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to request a final precept value of £10,918 for 2024.25, being a 3 % increase on the 2023.24 value.
1001/9 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 and the defibrillators are emergency ready.
Solar Proposals: Councillor Garbutt reported that there are hearings scheduled during January for the West Burton proposal. Tillbridge solar are undertaking a targeted consultation due to a boundary change.
Trough upkeep: Councillors Annibal and Rook agreed to remove existing dead plants from the troughs. Councillors discussed the use of a gardener to plant the troughs.
Tree Kexby Road: The Clerk will ask Glentworth Scottish Farms if they own the field where the tree is rooted.
1001/10 Correspondence for Information
All correspondence was noted by Councillors.
Councillor Fitzpatrick announced that she intends to resign. Councillor Latham thanked her for her time and service to the Parish Council.
1001/11 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
Councillor Rook said that there could be a village allotment.
1001/10 Date of Next Meeting
The next Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council will be on Wednesday 28th February 2024.
Meeting Ended: 21.07