DRAFT 6th November 2024 Minutes
Glentworth Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: J. Latham, W.Annibal, C. Montgomery, E. Rook, C. Hebborn, S. Pickering-Paterson and L. Garbutt. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk) and Paul Howitt-Cowan (District Councillor).
06/11/1 Apologies for absence
None.
06/11/2 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
06/11/3 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 4rd September 2024
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 4th September 2024.
06/11/4 Clerks Report
Councillors noted the report. The Clerk added that the new SID pole had been erected on Kexby Road and a street light is not working at the end of Church Street. This has been reported to Highways for repair.
06/11/5 Chairman's/ Vice Chairman's report on activities undertaken on behalf of the PC
The Chairman agreed to lay the remembrance wreath at a ceremony on 10th November.
06/11/6 Representative Reports
County Council: None.
District Council: The District Councillor provided an update about local matters noting that he had provided some funding toward improved lighting and a flood door at the Village Hall.
Police report: There were no new incidents recorded in September or August.
06/11/7 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered:
WL/2024/00638, Glentworth Hall Northlands Road, Glentworth, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5DL, change of use of dwelling and grounds to holiday let/group accommodation – refused. Councillors noted this outcome.
06/11/8 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED to approve the financial report and approve electronic payments e766-e770. The Chairman signed the bank statement to confirm the balance of £31,115.77 at 31/9/24
Payee Amount
e766 G.Monks (September 2024 salary) £367.76
e767 G.Monks (October 2024 salary) £367.76
e768 PKF Littlejohn LLP (External audit fee) £252
e769 Royal British Legion (Wreath) Free resource s.137 £27.50
e770 Elancity (Solar speed sign) £2,807.99
External Audit: The audit response showing no issues was noted and the Chairman thanked the Clerk.
Budgetary items 2025.26: Councillors were reminded to consider budgetary items for 25/26.
06/11/9 To receive reports for discussion
Play Area and Pocket Park risk assessment report by the Clerk: The Clerk provided a report noting that the play equipment was operationally safe and the defibrillators are emergency ready. A quote is awaited for the repairs to the swings.
Solar Proposals: Councillor Latham provided an update with respect to the Tillbridge Solar proposal. Additional written comments can be submitted by 8th November and a written representation should be sent by 14/11.
Village Hall maintenance: The proposal from the Village Hall Committee was considered. Representatives of the VHC and Parish Council will meet to discuss repair and maintenance. It was agreed in principle that the Parish Council will pay for grass cutting of the Village Hall grounds. The Clerk will request an up-to-date quotation and indication of how many cuts would be required.
Bus shelter and Hanover Hill footpath: The Clerk has reported the condition of the footpath to LCC for their attention. He has also discussed the bus shelter with the cleaning company were maintaining it.
Defibrillator and CPR refresher training: The Clerk was asked to contact LIVES to see if they can provide refresher training in January for adults and children.
06/11/10 Correspondence for Information
All correspondence was noted by Councillors.
06/11/11 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
It was noted that the Christmas Tree has been ordered. Councillor Rook enquired about having a social media presence. This will be an agenda item at the next meeting.
06/11/12 Date of Next Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Wednesday 20th November 2024.
Meeting Ended: 21.00