NEWTON ON TRENT PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES

An Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council

Held on Monday 8th March 2021.

Beginning at 7.00 pm

Zoom Technology

20.01   Those Present.

Cllr B. Goodacre.                                           Chairman.

Cllr J. Stringer.

Cllr M. Maddison.

Cllr R. Spink.

Cllr E. Thompson.

Cllr A. Arden.

Mr R. Pilgrim.                                                 Parish Clerk.

20.02   Apologies for Absence.

WLDC Cllr J. Ellis. Having been informed of the reason for her absence, Council approved her apologies for absence.

20.03   Declarations of Interest.

None received.

20.04   Approval of the Minutes.

Resolved: That the Minutes of the last meeting, held on Monday 8th February 2021, be approved as a true record.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

20.05   Matters Arising.

None received.

20.06   Planning.

Agricultural Storage Shed Southmoor Road.

Resolved: That a letter is sent to West Lindsey District Council Planning expressing concern that the owner of the storage shed, 3 Southmoor Road, Newton on Trent, is being allowed to apply for a change of use.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

142172 Redundant Workshop 51 High Street Newton on Trent.

Resolved: That a letter be sent to West Lindsey District Council Planning asking how the issues concerning parking, and access for emergency vehicles, have been resolved. Also, the pathway which gives access to the gardens is now not wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

20.07   New Notice Board.

The new notice board is now in place.

Council is pleased with the new board which is now much easier to read and fill.

Cllr Arden will ask for the contractors contact details and an invoice for the work.

20.08   Loneliness in Newton on Trent.

Cllr Thompson is organising for residents to take part in an Art project, which employs one artist who will help residents to produce a piece of Artwork which can be retained by the village.

Resolved: That Cllr Thompson be responsible for the day to day running of the project.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

21.09   Litter Picking Group.

Cllr Thompson is willing to organise a litter picking group once the lockdown regulations have been relaxed.

21.10   Dog Fouling in the Parish.

Information form both West Lindsey District Council and Lincolnshire County Council Highways, concerning the effectiveness of spraying dog faeces before collection, will be sent to Councillors. The subject will be discussed at the next Parish Council Meeting, Monday 12th April 2021.

21.11   Planting of a Small Orchard in the Parish.

After some discussions it was decided that the idea was not workable. Consequently, it will be removed from the Agenda.

21.12   Play Park.

a) Litter & Litter Bins. It has been noticed that the litter bin next to the telephone kiosk on High Street has not been emptied. The Clerk will contact West Lindsey District Council.

The two square litter bins are full.

It has been agreed that they should be removed, and the sites left safe for the general public. Cllr Spink will organise their removal, and Cllr Arden will collect and dispose of them.

b) Other Issues.

No issues reported.

21.13   Health and Safety.

a) Play Park: There are a number of issues which need to be resolved. A contractor has been given a RoSPA list and will carry out any necessary work over the next few months.

b) Playing Field: No issues reported.

21.14   Newton News.

a) Content.

New Gates Townend Lane and Dipper Lane.

The art project organised by Cllr Thompson.

Litter Picking.

Dog Fouling.

b) Distribution.

Cllr Maddison.            34-73 High Street and The Grove.

Cllr Spink.                   ! -33 High Street, Church Yard, Orchard Close.

Cllr Thompson.           Dunham Road, Dunham Close, Trent Lane, Paddocks.

Cllr Goodacre.            The Brambles.

Cllr Arden.                  Collingham Road, Laughterton Road, Cockerels Roost.

21.15   Correspondence.

No comments.

21.16   Finance:

a) Financial Statement for February 2021

Resolved: That the Financial Statement for February be approved as a true record.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

b) Clerk’s Salary & Expenses                                                                         £206.45

Resolved: That the Clerk’s Salary and Expenses be approved

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

c) Invoices for Payment:

HMRC PAYE                                                                                                 £48.60

Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils.                                                  £142.97

Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils Training.                                   £102.00

MKS Groundcare.                                                                                          £402.00

Resolved: That the above expenditure at 21.16.c. be approved for payment.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

d) Annual Payment to St Peter’s Church Grounds Maintenance.

Resolved: That this Parish Council pay the sun of £200.00 to St Peter’s Church, Newton on Trent, for Grounds Maintenance expenditure.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

22.17   Future Agenda Items.

The Clerk to forward examples of Slides and a ZIP wire to Councillors for discussion at the next meeting, Monday 12th April 2021.

22.18   Dates for Future Meetings.

Monday 12th April 2021.

Monday 10th May 2021. AGM and APM.

Monday 14th June 2021.

22.19 Closure of the Meeting.

There being no further business the meeting as closed at 2030 hrs. (8.30 pm).

Approval of the Minutes.

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