November
Date/ Time: Tuesday 7th November 2023 at 7.00 pm.
Location: The Parish Office @ The Venue, Navenby.
Present (Cllrs): Mr K Lamyman; Mr A Watts; Mr I Standen; Mrs H McFaul; Mr C East; Mrs G Delves; Mrs E Carless & Mr T Everett.
In Attendance: Ms S Letham (Parish Clerk)
Absent/Apologies: Mr M Burt (Chairman); Mr K Gunning (Vice Chairman) & Mrs R Watson.
1. Chairman’s - Welcoming Remarks
Cllr Everett welcomed all those present to the meeting.
2. Public Session
There were no residents present.
3. Apologies for absence and declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011. Consider any applications for dispensations in relation to disclosable pecuniary and/or prejudicial beneficial interests.
Absences - Mr M Burt; Mr K Gunning & Mrs R Watson.
Declaration of Interests – None.
4. To consider and sign the minutes from the previous Parish Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 3rd October 2023.
It was proposed by Cllr Standen and seconded by Cllr McFaul and therefore RESOLVED that the minutes from the previous Parish Council meeting held on 3rd October 23, should be accepted as a true record of the meeting. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion.
5. To consider the financial report and authorise payments (Appendix A).
Not available.
6. To consider updates from District/County Councillors.
Cllr Hagues – confirmed her latest Newsletter had been distributed.
Cllr Overton – not in attendance.
7. To consider updates from local police.
PC Matt Roberts attended the meeting and gave a brief on the impact of the reduction in police staff levels. Despite the reduced numbers, PC Roberts continued to have a presence in the village on an almost daily basis. Crime in the village continued to be low level and was mainly anti-social behaviour, drug abuse and social media crime & fraud. He encouraged residents and the council members to report incidents as and when they saw them happening.
8. To consider Planning Matters
a. Planning Applications – No comments.
b. Correspondence – No comments.
c. Tree Conservation – No comments.
9. To consider correspondence.
10 Oct 23 Resident Complaint regarding golf on the John Cutforth Sports Field – after discussion it was agreed that the signage on the field needed to be reviewed and that the Clerk should write back to the resident and advise that any further instances should be reported to the Venue Manager or the Parish Clerk.
18 Oct Lincs Police Policing Priority Setting – after discussion it was agreed that the priorities were ASB and drug abuse.
24 Oct LRF Community Emergency Planning – Cllr Everett volunteered to attend the open evening at the County Emergency Centre on the 22 Nov 23.
10. NKDC Allotments off High Dyke.
Cllr Everett advised that NKDC was currently reviewing the issue of ownership with its legal department. NPC was to continue to manage the allotments and await confirmation of the issue of a new draft lease agreement.
11. To discuss progress on the Skate Park Proposal.
Cllr Standen advised that he was continuing to pursue a GRANT and would update the Council in due course.
12. To discuss progress on the Christmas 2023 event.
Cllr McFaul advised that everything was progressing and that the final “Christmas Lights” meeting was scheduled for the 13th Nov 23.
13. Wellingore & Navenby Royal British Legion.
Cllr Everett advised that he had made contact with the local RBL group and that he hoped to arrange a visit to one of their meetings.
14. FOSSE Green Energy Development Action Group.
Cllr Everett advised that he had sent an e mail out advising everyone of the outcome of the last meeting and that he was looking to put something on Facebook that would keep residents informed.
15. Updates from Portfolios Holders:
a. Cemetery
Repair of Lych Gate – Cllr East advised that this continued to be a work in progress with Contractor meetings arranged for later in the month.
Commonwealth War Grave Sign – Cllr Everett confirmed that he had completed an application for a sign for the cemetery and sent it off.
b. Highways
Litter GRANT for FY 23/24 – the Clerk advised that NPC had been successful in obtaining the GRANT.
Community Speed Watch (CSW) – Cllr Burt to update at the next meeting.
c. Navenby Car Scheme
On behalf of Cllr Watson, the Clerk advised that the car scheme was not currently very busy. The co-ordinator would continue to advertise the service via the Graffoe LINK and then on Facebook in the New Year. Due to the unavailability of drivers the car service would be suspended during November and December 2023.
d. Play Areas
Cllrs McFaul & East led discussion on the progress of the ROSPA repairs. It was agreed that the slide at Twenty Row needed to be removed and replaced. In North Lane Play Area, it was agreed that NPC should source a hard standing for the Basketball Ball net and a football goal post.
Action: the Clerk to obtain quotations for a basketball hardstanding and a football goal post.
e. Schools House Trust (SHT).
No comments.
f. Library
No comments.
g. WEBSITE/IT
Cllr Delves reported thar PC Facebook was actively being used.
h. VENUE Trustee Chairman
Community Consultation Contract – The Clerk advised that the Chairman was still currently reviewing the draft document and would be looking to hold a meeting in due course with Cllr McFaul, Mrs Hall & Mrs Thompson
i. Community Wellbeing inc Youth Club
ACTS Youth Club – discussion took place regarding a recent quotation submitted by ACTs for restarting the Monday Youth Club. It was proposed by Cllr McFaul and seconded by Cllr Standen and therefor RESOLVED that NPC writes to ACTs declining the offer to renew their services. An alternative option was to be investigated in due course.
Action: the Clerk to write to ACTs and decline their offer to continue with a Youth Club service.
j. Speed Indicator Device (SID).
SID Data - Cllr Watts advised that a download of data had been taken for the period 28 Jul 23 to 30 Oct 23. The data showed that north bound traffic was travelling faster and that the south bound traffic was adhering to the speed limits.
k. Defibrillators.
No comments.
l. Street Lamps.
No comments.
The Chairman thanked all present for their participation and declared the meeting closed at 20.40 hrs.
16. Date & Time of next meeting is the 5th December 2023 at 7.00pm.
Minutes Accepted: Original Signed MJ Burt Chairman Date: 5th December 2023