December 2024 Minutes
NEWTON-ON-TRENT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
AN ORDINARY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
held on Monday 9th December 2024.
St Peters Church high Street Newton on Trent
207 Those Present.
Cllr Goodacre. Chairman.
Cllr Spink.
Cllr Maddison.
Cllr Kopetzki.
Cllr Stringer.
Mr R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk. District Councillor Torksey Ward.
Members of the Public. 3
208 Apologies for Absence.
Cllr Arden: Having been informed of the reason for his absence, Council approved his apologies for absence.
Cllr Cheetham: Having been informed of the reason for her absence, Council approved her apologies for absence.
209 The Chairman will suspend the meeting for 15 minutes to allow for a public forum.
The Chairman of Governors, Head Teacher, and a member of staff of the Primary School attended the meeting.
A record of items discussed can be found at item 215.
210 Declarations of Interest.
None received.
211 Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting. Monday 11th November 2024.
Resolved. That the Minutes of the last meeting be approved as a true record.
Proposed Cllr Kopetzki Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously.
212 Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting. (Not covered in this Agenda).
None received.
213 Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
None received.
214 Memorial Bench on the Verge. An electors request.
The Clerk will write to the occupant of 11b High Street to ask if they would have any objections to a bench being sited between the footpath and the hedge bordering their property.
215 Bus shelter. General maintenance. Painting.
The Primary School has offered to paint the bus shelter as well as install a notice board which may contain pieces of children’s work and notices of local interest.
They would also like to install seating for the more elderly people waiting for a bus.
Resolved. That the above proposals be approved.
Proposed Cllr Goodacre. Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously.
216 Playing Field. Vegetation damage to fencing and buildings at an adjacent property.
Report from Councillors. Inspection of the site and possible solution.
After a close inspection it was decided that the Ivy was coming from a property on Church Yard. Council’s mowing had kept the ivy from becoming a problem on the Playing Field, however, it is much more difficult to control when the growth is between the fence and a shed. Essentially, because of the above, the problem experienced at number 11 is not the responsibility of the Parish Council.
A letter explaining the position will be sent to the complainant.
217 Project on the Playing Field. Install changing room/hospitality facilities.
Due to the absence of Cllr Arden the business will be deferred until the February Meeting. Monday 13th February 2025
218 One Earth Solar Project.
No further information.
219 Highways Issues.
a. Footpath to Dunham Bridge. Land ownership.
Result of a search through Land Agency.
A request for a search has been made. Unfortunately, to date, no reply has been received
b. Missing Lamp standard. Dunham Road.
The problem has been recognised and an investigation has been completed. The work to replace the lamp standard should begin shortly.
220 Planning.
None received.
221 Play Park
a. Litter & Litter Bins. Acceptable
b. Play Equipment Report.
RoSPA Play Safety Report 2024.
A number of companies have been contacted, asking for a possible visit and quotation to complete outstanding work. To date no replies have been received.
c. Other Matters.
222 Health & Safety.
a. Play Park. No Issues
b. Playing Field. Playing field. No issues.
c. Defibrillator. OK 30% Battery.
223 Facebook Page.
Possible suggestions for content.
224 Correspondence.
225 Finance.
a. Financial Statement November 2024.
Resolved. That the Financial Statement for November 2024 be approved as a true record.
Proposed Cllr Maddison Seconded Cllr Spink. Caried unanimously.
Clerk’s Salary & Expenses. £216.93
Resolved. That the Clerk’s Salary & Expenses be approved for payment.
Proposed Kopetzki Seconded Cllr Maddison. Carried unanimously.
c. Invoices for Payment December 2024.
HMRC PAYE £48.60
Newton on Trent PCC Room Hire. £30.00
Resolved. That the above expenditure at 225.c. be approved for payment.
Proposed Cllr Goodacre Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously.
226 Future Agenda Items.
None received.
227 Dates for Future Meetings.
Monday 10th February 2025.
Monday 10th March 2025.
Monday 14th April 2025.
228 Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 2025. (8.25 pm).