Minutes November 2022
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LITTLE CAWTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL
A Meeting of the Parish Council was held at The Royal Oak on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 7.30 pm.
PRESENT:- Chairman Cllr Graves
Vice-Chairman Cllr Grist (ELDC)
Cllr: Mrs Poppleton
Also Present: Cllr Ms Parkin (LCC) & 1 Parishioner.
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Apologies – None.
2. Minutes of Last Meeting
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 29 September 2021 were approved and signed.
3. Reports
Cemetery Working Group
There was nothing to report, other than that responsibility for grass cutting of the closed churchyard at St Helen’s Church Little Cawthorpe had now been transferred to the Parish Council.
Legbourne Community Centre Group
Cllr Mrs Poppleton advised that there had been a meeting the previous evening, but there was nothing to report.
Speeding, Traffic & Highways Issues/Police Matters
Cllr Ms Parkin (LCC) had kept the Parish Council up to date with progress. Concern was expressed at the possible longevity of the work carried out and it was agreed to monitor the completed work. It was noted that the grit bins were all full, ready for the cold weather, they would also be monitored to ensure they could be topped-up when they got low.
4. Clerk’s Report
The Clerk reported that a new trolley cart was required for the parish council records and it was
RESOLVED that a new trolley cart should be purchased by the Clerk.
5. Planning
The Committee noted that the Section 73 Application N/100/01843/21 relating to condition no. 2 imposed on the original Planning Application No: N/100/01779/19 by Mr Oliver, Trout Farm, Mill Lane, Legbourne had been approved by the District Council. The Parish Council noted the Tree Preservation Order for works to trees at Tumbledown Toft/Whistlestop.
6. Correspondence
Clerks & Councils Magazine, ELDC-Electoral Update, Open Spaces – noted. CAB E Lindsey -request for donation-the Parish Council agreed that no donation should be made to this organisation.
7. Accounts
The statement of Income and Expenditure was noted which met the Council’s approval.
Clerk’s Salary £358.28
8. Business
Budget/Precept Projects for 2022/23
The committee noted the draft Budget/Projects document, and it was noted that a verbal quote had been given of £30 per cut once a fortnight for the grass cutting at the closed churchyard. It was agreed that a written quote would need to be submitted. Following discussion, it was
RESOLVED i) to obtain written quotes for the grass cutting prior to January Meeting;
ii) to increase the precept by £250 to £4250 per annum.
Pond Improvements
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman were looking at the work required and Mr Grantham had offered his plant to assist in this matter, the possibility of hiring a skip was also being considered.
Noticeboard Update and John Lill Woodland Walk
Cllr Mrs Poppleton advised that the Men’s Shed had this matter in hand, but due high demand there would be a slight delay in the work being completed.
Cllr Ms Parkin advised that she had some daffodils for use, it was agreed they could be planted along the bank and near the John Lill Bench. The Chairman advised that they soldier had been installed near the seat and this had been welcomed by the family of Mr Lill.
9. Matters for Discussion
The Committee had received complaints about the bonfire event held in the village, these related to the lack of policing of the event in respect of inconsiderate parking (blocking properties entrances), general chaos and litter left by those attending the event. The Committee felt that better organization would resolve these issues for future events and encourage goodwill in the village. A temporary one-way system could be arranged via the Highways department. It was agreed to request a meeting with Mr Peter Grantham to resolve these matters.
10. Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday 12 January 2022 at 7.30 pm.
Meeting closed 8.20 pm.
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