Minutes for July 2024

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­­DRAFT MINUTES: CORBY GLEN PARISH COUNCIL

Draft Minutes of the meeting held on Wed July 10^th 2024 at 7.00pm in the Willoughby Memorial Gallery, Corby Glen.

Present: Cllrs Walsingham (Chair), Lamming, Ellam, Evans, Harwood, & Shepperson.

In attendance: 3 residents, Cllr Hill, Mrs. S. Woodman (Parish Clerk).

Open Forum:

It was noted that the agenda was late being uploaded to the web site, as the clerk was away on holiday. Apologies.

Traffic on Swinstead Road: This has increased as it is understood that the developers have instructed all construction traffic to use the Swinstead Road entrance. Quarry lorries continue to be a problem, although it is believed that the local quarry may be ceasing production. The speed of vehicles, especially near the school, was of grave concern.

Cllr Walsingham suggested asking the CSW to do extra sessions there.

The resident was asked to capture details of vehicles travelling at excessive speed.

The council is planning to use some of the S106 money to install an upgraded Speed Indicator Device (SID) on Swinstead Road, possibly from the funds allocated to the RDMH. The council was asked to consider more 30mph signs on lamp posts. And to request LCC to install a ‘Priority’ sign as the road is not wide enough for 2 vehicles to pass. The clerk was requested to contact LCC Highways (cc Cllr Hill) about this.

Smell on Swinstead Road: It is believed that the change to route all sewerage down Swinstead Road resulted in a significant cost saving for the developers. Could these savings be re-directed to the village? Cllr Ellam is pursuing his formal complaint with SKDC. He has received 1 phone call, but as yet no response to his email confirming the details of the conversation.

Dog Poo: The issue continues via social media.

1. Apologies for absence: Cllrs Cook, Harty & Mardling. Reasons given and accepted.
2. District and County Councillors’ Reports: Cllr Hill shared a pre-consultation notification regarding changes to parking restrictions in the village: it is proposed to implement a 24-hour parking ban (double yellow lines) on part of the Barleycroft; also, no parking on Station Road in front of the school between 8.00am & 4.00pm. It was not clear what was driving these potential changes. After discussion it was felt that the restriction on the Barleycroft should not be pursued at this time, but the restriction in front of the school should proceed to consultation.

The parking situation in the Market Place without bay markings should is to continue to be monitored.

Work is continuing to resolve the drainage issue on Irnham Road.

Cllr Hill reported that work on local sections Anglian Water’s long distance pipe lines has been suspended and will probably not recommence until 2026/27. Cllr Hill is pushing for the land to be re-instated in the interim.

Cllr Hill is waiting to see the impact of the new government on local matters. As Corby Glen is designated a ‘Main Village’, more housing is likely, but Cllrs Hill & Robins are pushing for the current developments to be allowed to integrate first.

3. The minutes of the meeting of the Council both held on Wed June 12^th 2024 2024 were approved by a majority
   (3 for, 2 abstentions)
4. Councillors’ Declarations of Interest:
5. Review of Action Log:

O/F Speed Indicator missing: This will not be replaced as CGPC is planning to purchase a more sophisticated device.

24/02/12 Market Place Layout: Footpath markings now re-instated.

24/02/15 Bollards on Tanner’s Lane: Now re-instated.

6. Clerk’s & Chairman’s reports on matters outstanding:

01 Christmas Tree Lights: Cllr Cook is progressing.

02 Neighbourhood Planning: SKDC’s revised Local Plan is progressing.

03 War Memorial renovation: Listed Building Consent has been received from SKDC. Clerk will contact Hurst and ask them to schedule the work, and to value the War Memorial and Butter Cross.

04 S106 funds from NCHA & DWH development:

NCHA: Application for Funds for the replacement toddler tower and SKDC’s planning consent both approved. Equipment can now be ordered. The old equipment is to be advertised – buyer dismantles and removes when the new equipment is read for installation.

Allison Homes (RDMH): SKDC has asked whether the Parish Council wishes to submit a bid for some of these funds. It has been agreed informally that they could be used for the SID on Swinstead Road. Also, the funding for the CSR Roof – estimated at around £4,500.

DWH: Installation cost for SIDs still being sought.

05 Emergency Planning: Cllrs Mardling & Harty not present to report.

06 Leaflet with useful contacts etc: In progress. It was agreed that a group photo of cllrs will not be included.

07 Issues associated with the new housing estates – sewerage issues: See Open Forum. It is understood that the NCHA pumping station is being modified; it is hoped that this will improve the situation. The new MP for our constituency has publicly supported the resolution of this issue as her priority, after improvements to the A1.

The lack of publicly available documentation regarding the change of route for the sewerage and the signing off process were discussed. A FOI request could be considered in the future.

08 Progress on tree tags: In progress

09 Crown lift of tree where basal growth occurs: Done. Thanks to Cllr Evans.

10 Barleycroft – Pridmore Footpath Lights: Purchased; installation when Cllr Ellam is available.

7. Matters to be resolved:

07 Consider a resident’s request to add the St John’s grass area to the grass cutting schedule: Cllr Robins has contacted Kier re state of the ground but no response as yet. The issue of grass cutting to be reconsidered when the contract is renewed and when CGPC budget is reset.

08 Consider the need for additional warning signs on the bend at Corby Birkholme: Clerk has been advised by the fire service to contact LCC and / or LRSP to seek statistics.

8. Reports from:

Planning: to consider planning applications received prior to & after publication of the agenda:

S22/0731 Allison Homes / S21/1841 David Wilson Homes / S22/1808 Nott’m Housing Assoc’n)
S23/1103 – Decision Notice – Modus Partnerships – Clarification: no action
S24/0730 – Mr Kerry, Irnham Grange – Amendment: No comment.

Greens Working Group:

13 Playground Equipment Maintenance: After discussion, it was agreed unanimously to authorise Cllr Ellam an increased budget of £65 for the purchase of a recycled plastic post.

9. Payments and Accounts

(i) Bank balances – monthly update approved unanimously as set out below.

(ii) Invoices for payment – Councillors resolved unanimously to approve payments as set out in schedule below.

10. Matters to be further discussed at the meeting:

14 Consider the purchase of a new litter bin to replace the broken bin on Tanners Lane: Owned by CGPC & emptied by SKDC. SKDC have quoted £320 to replace. Agreed unanimously that Cllr Shepperson research alternatives and purchase – maximum budget £320.

15 Agree whether to request that the playground inspection be accompanied: Considered beneficial. Cllr Harwood would like to accompany for continuity. Agreed unanimously to pay the additional £50.

16 Confirm all cllrs changes / no changes to Dpi: Cllr Shepperson’s situation has changed. All others present remain the same.

11. Next meeting:

The next regular meeting will take place on Wed 11^th September 2024 at7.00pm in the Willoughby Gallery, Corby Glen.

Meeting closed at 8.46pm.                                                                                                            Mrs. Sue Woodman – Parish Clerk

Action Log 10^th July 2024