2nd July 2025 Minutes
Glentworth Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: J. Latham (Chairman), W.Annibal (Vice Chairman), C. Montgomery, C. Hebborn, S. Pickering-Paterson, L. Garbutt. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk) & County Councillor Reeve and Paul Howitt-Cowan (District Councillor).
02/07/1 Appoint a Chairperson
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to appoint Councillor Garbutt as Chairperson for this meeting.
02/07/2 Apologies for absence
Councillor E. Rook
02/07/3 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
02/07/4 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 21st May 2025
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 21st May 2025.
02/07/5 Chairman and Vice Chairmans report
The Chairman had nothing to report.
The Vice Chairman reported that the troughs would be replanted soon.
02/07/6 Representative Reports
District Council: The District Councillor reported that Ian Knowles had retired, there is a full council meeting on 7th July, Community Grants are available, the reorganisation for devolution continues to be discussed, the money raised by the Churches Festival is being assessed, solar panels are now on Gainsborough Leisure Centre, the cinema should be open in July.
County Council: Councillor Reeve reported that the trees at the top of St Georges Hill had been cut back and he is now sitting on the Highways scrutiny committee.
Police: The Clerk noted that there were no incidents in April.
02/07/7 Clerks report
The report by the Clerk was noted.
02/07/8 Data Protection fee
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to pay the data protection fee of £52.
02/07/9 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered
None.
02/07/10 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED to approve the financial report and approve electronic payments e792-e798. The Chairman signed the bank statements to confirm the balance of £9,793.51 in the Natwest current account at 30/06/25 and £24,545.59 in the Liquidity Manager 35 days savings account.
Payee Amount
e792 G. Monks May 2025 salary £385.40
e793 G. Monks June 2025 salary £385.40
e794 Informa tion Commissioner Data Protection fee £52
e795 Glendale Countryside Ltd Grass cut inv 1356 £91.20
e796 G.Monks Reimbursement seat anchors £15.67
e797 C.K Pennington Swing repair £45
e798 Glendale Countryside Ltd Grass cut inv 1483 £501.60
02/07/11 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. The Clerk and Councillor Hebborn will move the picnic seat to replace the barrier close to the swings. The Clerk noted that he had cleaned signage and dog bins in the village.
Solar Proposals: An update by Councillor Garbutt was discussed.
Glentworth/ Harpswell bridleway: The objection to the proposal was discussed and it was agreed to respond to the planning inspectorate by 22/7/25. The Clerk will draft a response. The Clerk will also contact the Planning Inspectorate to request that there is reassurance that the landowner will not be present at the unaccompanied site visit and if they do appear then the Parish Council should be notified.
Defibrillator Training: The Clerk has suggested 30/7 and 17/9 to LIVES who are checking availability with their team. The event will be advertised on Facebook, Glentworth News and the noticeboards if the dates are confirmed and the Village Hall is available. Willoughton Parish Council will be notified also.
Annual Insurance renewal: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to renew with Ecclesiastical for £478.16, continuing the three-year deal.
Broadband review: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to continue with the agreement with the Village Hall Committee.
Boundary Gates: Councillors discussed the idea of boundary gates on Hanover Hill and Kexby Road and agreed that this was a good idea in principle. The Clerk will ask LRSP and Highways to assess the locations and find any restrictions for size, materials and proximity to the highway.
Co-option policy: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to adopt the LALC model policy.
Grant Awarding Policy: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to adopt the LALC model policy with amendments to include no applications for retrospective work, no personal bank accounts may be used and applications must be made by a constituted organisation.
Village Hall Development Plan: The plan for works to the Village Hall was reviewed.
02/07/12 Correspondence for Information
Correspondence was noted.
02/07/13 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
None.
02/07/14 Date of Next Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
Meeting Ended: 21.32