October 2021 Minutes
NEWTON ON TRENT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
An Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 11th October 2021 beginning at 7.00pm at St Peter’s Church High Street Newton
38.01 Those Present.
Cllr B. Goodacre (Chairman)
Cllr A. Arden.
Cllr M. Maddison.
Cllr R. Spink.
Cllr Cheetham
Mr R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk.
38.02 Apologies for Absence.
Cllr J. Stringer. Having been informed of the reason for his absence, Council approved his apologies for absence.
Resolved. That Cllr Stringer be given a further six months leave of absence due to an existing medical condition.
Proposed Cllr Goodacre. Seconded Cllr Arden. Carried unanimously.
Cllr E. Thompson. Having been informed of the reason for her absence, Council approved her apologies for absence.
38.03 Declarations of Interest.
None received.
38.04 Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting.
Resolved: That the Minutes of the last meeting, held on Monday13th September 2021, be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
38.05 Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting.
None received.
38.06 Co-option of a new member to the Parish Council.
Resolved: That Mrs. J. Cheetham be co-opted as a member to the Parish Council.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
The Declaration of Acceptance of Office was duly signed.
The Receipt of Code of Conduct was duly signed.
38.07 Planning.
None received.
38.08 Project on the Playing Field.
The subject of bespoke cabins made by Concept was discussed at some length. It was considered that such a cabin would satisfy the requirements of this project. The Clerk will forward initial details to the Head of the primary School for an opinion.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
38.09 Naylors Hill Allotments. Rents.
The Clerk has written to Mr Rose explaining Council’s decision to ask for the full amount. To date there has not been a reply.
38.10 Defibrillator Training and Maintenance.
Defer until the next edition of Newton News, when training will be offered for those electors who would like to volunteer.
39.11 Replacement Benches for the Village.
Resolved: That the Clerk contact Marmax for a quotation for four Sloper seats with extended legs.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
39.12 Website Management through LALC and a third Party.
Resolved: That Councillors agree to have their contact telephone numbers displayed on the website.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
39.13 Verge Maintenance.
Resolved: That the Clerk obtain quotations for consideration at the next meeting. Monday 8th November 2021.
39.14 Solar Project. Cottam & West Burton.
The project does not affect Newton on Trent as much as other adjacent parishes. Councillors will look at the website for further information.
39.15 Play Park.
a. Litter & Litter Bins. Councillor Maddison will look at the bins on the Play Park.
b. New Play Equipment. After some discussion it was decided that the Clerk should obtain more information about the Alvier equipment. 51152 701100. Larch GL.
c. Other Issues.
Cllr Arden will organise repairs to the gates at Dunham Close and the Paddocks.
The Panel, which delaminating, will be removed as soon as possible. Cllr Arden to organise.
The Play Park fence needs painting. Initially, it was thought that the YOS could do the work. However, after some discussion it was decided that the Clerk should first obtain quotations from local companies.
39.16 Health and Safety.
a. Play Park. One bin has not been emptied. Cllr Maddison will inspect after the next Friday collection.
Defects detected by the RoSPA inspection are noted.
Cllr Spink will look at issues with the Rocker Duck, See Saw base, and Swings.
b. Playing Field: No issues reported.
c. RoSPA Reports. Issues have been noted and will be dealt with as soon as possible. Councillors to bring solutions to the next meeting. Monday 8th November 2021.
39.17 Newton News.
Defer until next Meeting. Monday 8th November 2021.
39.18 Face book Page.
Material will be uploaded as and when required.
39.19 Correspondence.
No comments.
39.20 Finance
a. Financial Statements.
Resolved: That the Financial Statement for September be approved.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
b. Clerk’s Salary and Expenses. £203.30
Resolved: That the Clerk’s Salary and Expenses be approved for payment.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
c. Invoices for payment.
HMRC PAYE £48.60
Resolved: That the above expenditure be approved for payment.
39.21 Future Agenda Items.
None received.
40.22 Dates for Future Meetings.
Monday 8th November. 2021
Monday 13th December. 201,
Monday 14th February 2022.
40.23 Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 2100 hrs. (09.00 pm)