November 2022 Minutes
SWINESHEAD PARISH COUNCIL
PARISH OFFICE
1-2 North End
Swineshead
PE20 3LR
EMAIL: swinesheadpc@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.swineshead.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
CHAIRMAN: Councillor Carl Gibbard
CLERK: Mrs Victoria Clark
Minute taken by the Clerk, Mrs Victoria Clark, at the meeting of Swineshead Parish Council, which was held on Monday 14 November 2022, commencing at 7:00pm in the Swineshead Parish Council Office, 1-2 North End, Swineshead, PE20 3LR
Present: Councillors, Carl Gibbard (Chairman), Ian Maclean, Sean Trafford, Mike Brookes, Phillipa Parnell, Roy Hilton, George Cornah, Roger Welberry and Mrs V Clark, Clerk to the Council
Councillor Jean Powell arrived after the meeting had started
Public Forum: No public in attendance
Police Matters:
On the 12 November, CCTV footage shows a vehicle crashing into the fencing in the Market Square, the registration was passed to the police and incident number 181 12/11/2022 received.
The Clerk and Councillor Welberry will gain 3 quotes and the Clerk to find the access amount.
The Meeting started at 7:02pm
22/062 Chairman’s remarks:
Councillor Gibbard commented on the great turn out the remembrance Sunday service with over 240 attending which included young people and youth groups.
22/063 Apologies for absence: To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk or Chairman prior to the meeting
Apologies with valid reasons were received from Councillors Chelcei Trafford and Keith Osbourne, on proposal from Councillor Maclean, seconded by Councillor Cornah and with no objections, all resolved to accept the reasons given
22/064 To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in agenda items
Councillor Gibbard declared and interest in the Gillrange
22/065 To approve as a correct record, the notes of the meeting of the Council held on 10 October 2022 and to authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes
On proposal from Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Cornah and with no objections, all resolved to accept the minutes of 10 October 2022 as a correct record of the meeting, and gave permission for the Chairman to sign them
22/066 Financial matters:
I. Bank Balances as of 31 October 2022 £48,798.96
II. To approve accounts for payment: Attached
On proposal from Councillor Hilton, seconded by Councillor Welberry and with no objections, all resolved to approve the above payments
III. Approve/amend grant application form and policy
On proposal from Councillor Trafford, seconded by Councillor Hilton and with no objections, all resolved to adopt the policy presented to them from the Clerk
IV. To discuss/approve purchase of small projector screen
On proposal from Councillor Maclean, seconded by Councillor Brookes and with no objections, all resolved to approve the purchase at approximately £50
V. Budget 2023-2024 and precept request: To receive and consider recommendations from the Finance Committee
On proposal from Councillor Hilton, seconded by Councillor Maclean and with no
objections, all approved the budgeted amount and resolved to request a precept amount of
£43,640.00, it was noted that this has not increased from last years request.
22/067 Town and Country Planning Act 1990. To consider and make observations on all planning applications received and to note planning approvals, refusals, enforcement complaints and appeal decisions advised by the district council. To include those received from the date of this notice and the day on the meeting
I. B/22/0472 Proposed front and side single storey extension at Two Sisters, Forefen Lane, Fen Houses, PE20 3HW
No objections or comments
Received after the agenda was posted:
II. Heckington Fen Solar Park
No objections or comments
III. B/22/0463 Dial House, Timms Drove, Low Grounds, PE20 3PG
An extension to be requested
Councillor Powell joined the meeting
22/068 Councillor’s Reports
I. New position for the bench removed from the Memorial to help stop A.S.B
The proposed site was in front of the Village Hall in the Market Place.
Councillor Brookes stated that Highways would be OK with the proposed site
Councillor Powell stated that the PCC ask that it is not against the wall
It was agreed that between the two planters would be a good site
II. Yellow Lines on the High Street: Update
Councillor Brookes and Highways have visited the site
If Highways would extend up to King Johns Road the Parish Council would support that, all were in favour of this.
III. Providing Warm Space in Lincolnshire: Discuss supporting the local community – Cllr. Gibbard
IV. Cost of living crisis: Lincolnshire Community Foundation Grant
For both the above Councillor Powell stated that the Church and Chapel were both aware of this and were opening the Chapel and Church for soup, roll and tea or coffee
V. White speed markers painted on the road through the village: To discuss – Cllr. Hilton
An Archers report would be requested and the price of flashing signs be gained
22/069 Clerk’s outstanding matters and correspondence
I. St. Mary The Virgin Church: Notice of intension to discontinue burials – Updates
Boston Borough explained the situation, the Parochial Church Council need to advertise this in prominent places around the village.
II. Community Speed Watch – Approve purchasing advance notification signs
On proposal from Councillor Hilton, seconded by Councillor Parnell and with no objections,
All resolved to purchase 2 no. Complete F1 Kit & Bag for £72.57 per unit from CSW Advisory Signs
III. Condition of the Wheatsheaf: To discuss any updates
Councillor Cornah to discuss this with Boston Borough officers
IV. Lincs Reservoir Project Consultation: To discuss any comments
No objections, the council were impressed with the amount of communication and the wildlife aspect of the plans.
V. Council to join SLCC Click here for benefits of joining. Joining fee of £12 plus full year subscription £171
On proposal from Councillor Hilton, seconded by Councillor Maclean and with no objections, all resolved to approve the above
VI. School Governor Application
Councillor Powell advised being a School Governor and so it was agreed that another member of the Parish Council is not needed
VII. Discuss application for grant monies
The Clerk to send the new grant application form and advise them that the Biker Wind Farm Trust grant is still open
VIII. East Midlands Boundary Commission for England: To discuss new proposal
All agreed to support the new proposal
22/070 Date for the next meeting:
It was agreed that to allow members with Monday commitments that from January 2023, full Council meetings would be held on the third Tuesday of every month unless circumstances change the occasional date.
The meeting was closed at 8.10pm