June 2025 DRAFT Minutes
NEWTON ON TRENT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
An Ordinary meeting of the Parish Councilheld on Monday 9th June 2025
St Peter’s Church, High Street, Newton on Trent
100. Those Present.
Cllr Goodacre. Chairman
Cllr Spink.
Cllr Kopetzki.
Cllr Arden.
Mr R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk District Councillor
101. Apologies for Absence.
Cllr Maddison. Having been informed of the reason for her absence, Council approved her apologies for absence.
102. The Chairman will suspend the meeting for 15 minutes to allow for a public forum.
No members of the public present.
103. Declarations of Interest.
None received.
104. Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting. Monday 12th May 2025.
Resolved. That the Minutes of the last meeting be approved as a true record
Proposed Cllr Spink Seconded Cllr Kopetzki. Carried unanimously.
Pending the addition of Cllr Arden to those present.
105. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting. (Not covered in this Agenda).
None received.
106. Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
Grass Cutting 4 & 6 The Brambles. Member of the public.
The land in question is not owned by anyone. It is intended to be communal land for the surrounding area to use. All surrounding properties (11.12.14) are equally responsible for the maintenance of the area.
Vans outside number 6 Dunham Road. People are living in them whilst working in the area. Contact West Lindsey enforcement.
This is causing problems for the grass cutting contractors.
107. Open Reach Wayleave Agreement. (RAP)
The Clerk signed the necessary forms. The payment has been received.
108. Bus shelter. General maintenance. (Newton on Trent Primary School.)
For Discussion proposition to install planters each side of the entrance to the Bus Shelter.
Resolved. That Council approve of the provision of planters each side of the opening to the bus shelter, Dunham Road
Approved. Proposed Cllr Goodacre. Seconded Cllr Arden. Carried unanimously.
109. For Discussion. Replacement commemorative Bench for the Church Yard.
Resolved. That Council replace the old wooden seat with a recycled plastic Seat.
Approved Proposed Cllr Kopetzki. Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously.
110. For discussion. Fence. High Street/A57 in need of attention. (AA).
The fence has been replaced.
Council will pay the invoice for Materials.
The contractor will invoice for labour.
111. For discussion. Play Park. Replace the damaged fence on the Paddocks boundary. (AA)
The fence has been replaced. See item 110 for details.
112. Project on the Playing Field. Install changing room/hospitality facilities. Report.
Contact Portacabin for a quotation and progress report.
113. One Earth Solar Project.
For Discussion. One earth Community Fund.
The Clerk will apply for the application forms.
The deadline for applications is 31st July 2025.
114. Highways Issues.
Footpath to Dunham Bridge. Hedge Clearance. Verge Grass Cutting. (RAP)
Highways has been contacted for a site meeting and assessment of the verge for use as a footpath.
Highways reference number 4204068 has been allotted to the request.
The Clerk is waiting for a Highways officer to contact Council.
Missing Lamp Standard. (RAP)
The missing lamp standard has now been reported several times, but very little has been done to replace it. The Clerk will contact Lincolnshire County Council again to emphasise that the missing light is causing problems.
115. Planning.
None received.
116. Play Park
Litter & Litter Bins.
Acceptable.
Play Equipment Maintenance Contract. Report. (RAP).
A contractor was to submit a quotation for the work. However, since the first meeting nothing has been heard from them. The Clerk will contact them again to see if they are still interested and intent to quote.
Other Matters.
Tree Works in the Play Park.
The works have been approved and booked.
The trees on the Paddocks boundary will be crown lifted as soon as possible.
It is now almost ten years since the trees were pollarded. A n inspection will be carried out in the Autumn to see whether pollarding is required this year.
117. Health & Safety.
Play Park. No issues reported.
Playing Field. No issues reported
Pedestrian gate. Needing attention. Cllr Arden to provide details of a new gate design.
Defibrillator. Ckecked and active.
118. Facebook Page.
Possible suggestions for content.
No Comments
119. Correspondence.
No Comments.
120. Finance.
Financial Statement May 2025
Resolved. That the Financial Statement be approved as a true record.
Proposed Cllr Kopetzki. Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously.
Clerk’s Salary & Expenses May 2025. £266.97
Resolved. That the Clerk’s Salary and Expenses be approved for payment.
Proposed Cllr Arden. Seconded Cllr Goodacre. Carried unanimously.
Invoices for Payment June 2025.
HMRC PAYE £48.60
Krinkels £458.33
Newton on Trent PCC Room Hire £20.00
Gallagher Insurance. £735.07
Resolved. That the above expenditure be approved for payment.
Proposed Cllr Arden. Seconded Kopetzki. Carried unanimously.
121. Future Agenda Items.
None received.
122. Dates for Future Meetings.
Monday 14th July 2025
Monday 15th September 2025
Monday 13th October 2025
123. Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 20.20 hrs (8.20 pm).