Minutes for November 2024

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DRAFT MINUTES: CORBY GLEN PARISH COUNCIL

Draft Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday Nov 19^th 2024 at 7.00pm in the Willoughby Memorial Gallery, Corby Glen.

Present: Cllrs Walsingham (Chair), Ellam, Harty, Harwood, Mardling & Waumsley.

In attendance: 5 residents, Cllr Hill (part time), Mrs. S. Woodman (Parish Clerk).

Open Forum:

Welcome: Cllr Walsingham welcomed all attendees.

Minutes: A resident raised queries and commented on previous minutes.

Speeding: A resident raised the issue of speed control measures in the village and asked about average speed cameras. Cllr Hill responded that this was the province of Lincs Road Safety Partnership (LRSP). Cllr Waumsley pointed out that the proposed SIDs would collect data which would support a case for further traffic calming measures.

The possibility of 30mph repeater signs was discussed. Cllr Hill offered to investigate.

Footpaths to Swayfield Road: A resident complained about the overgrown footpath on the A151 leaving the village towards Colsterworth. He had reported it on Fix my Street without action being taken. Cllr Hill will follow this up.

Bourne Road: The issue of potholes & associated noise on the A151 was raised.

Ex-Cllr Lamming: The clerk had received a letter from residents thanking Mrs Lamming for all her help & hard work whilst on the council.

1. Apologies for absence: Cllr Shepperson. Reasons given and accepted.
2. District and County Councillors’ Reports:

Cllr Hill reported on financial matters concerning LCC. He also reported that LCC needed to cut down potentially dangerous trees on the A151 near the old station and this might necessitate a road closure.

3. The Draft Minutes of the EGM held on Tuesday 22^nd Oct 2024 were approved unanimously. The draft minutes of the meeting of the Council held on Wed 9^th Oct 2024 will be submitted for approval at the next meeting.
4. Councillors’ Declarations of Interest:
5. Review of Action Log:

Barleycroft / Pridmore footpath: Repaired.

Barleycroft garages: Hazard tape installed.

24/07/04: Old Toddler tower dismantled & removed from the site. To be scrapped – slide to be offered to Pre-school.

24/09/23: Bench at the bottom of Coronation Rd cannot realistically be moved.

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

01 Christmas matters – ‘Tree’ Lights – putting up & taking down – agree dates / who etc: Tried out successfully. To be erected on November 24^th. Cllrs Shepperson & Mardling to assist.

02 Neighbourhood Planning: No update.

03 War Memorial renovation / valuation: The War Memorials Trust grant has been received – an article about our war memorial is included in their latest bulletin.

Valuation: Insurance company has contacted their valuer – the same company contacted by clerk previously who again quoted a high cost – cannot be justified from public funds. Swinstead’s cross is insured for the cost of its repairs.

No further action – to be revisited when renovation carried out – S106 funds required.

04 S106 funds from new developments – planters?:

NCHA (S18/0452): The new play equipment is now expected on November 28th. The ‘old’ equipment has been removed.

Allison Homes (S19/2235 – RDMH): The clerk is still awaiting the 3 quotes to accompany the application.

DWH (S21/1841):

1. CSR Roof: Awaiting decision from SKDC.
2. CSR Exterior Paintwork: Awaiting decision from SKDC.
3. Road Safety: SIDs – awaiting the 3 quotes to accompany the application; walkabout with LCC Highways & LRSP to be arranged to agree sites – Cllr Waumsley to join.
4. Planters: Already included on the list of projects
5. New uprights for swings: Quote sought from the previous supplier of metal uprights.
6. River Glen Sign: LCC Highways are considering.
7. ‘Lest we forget’ Memorial Bench: Research options & associated costs.
8. Bowls Club Mower: A request has been received from the bowls club for £4,000 for a new mower from the S106 funds.

The council agreed unanimously that applications for the mower and swing uprights should be submitted when the information is available.

05 Emergency Planning: Cllr Mardling to continue to chase for approval.

06 Leaflet with useful contacts etc: Cllr Shepperson to submit a draft to the chair as soon as it is available.

07 Issues associated with the new housing estates – sewerage issues: Cllr Ellam explained the position – a representative of SKDC has visited the site; communication with interested parties remains a problem. It is believed that a report has been issued which we have not received. Cllr Waumsley outlined one of the physical problems with the drainage slope which is believed to be a contributory factor.

The clerk was requested to contact SKDC planning by email and post to request a follow up meeting (as promised). Cllr Mardling will advise on suggested wording.

Cllr Ellam will escalate the issue via Anglian Water’s formal complaints procedure.

08 Progress on tree tags: Deferred.

09 Trees: Clerk has established that the Horsepool is not within the conservation area. It is believed that the lower branches have been removed.

10 Consider a resident’s request to add the St John’s grass area to the grass cutting schedule: It may be possible to trade off some area/s (eg rewilding river banks) when the contract is renewed. To be re-considered along with contract renewal.

11 Request for a bench / dedication re Mr & Mrs M – update: The payment has been received from Mr M’s daughter. Bench and plaque have arrived. It was agreed unanimously that Cllr Ellam should investigate moving one of the existing benches facing the play area to the empty plinth (bench to face the war memorial) and siting the new memorial bench in its place, as Mr M had requested that the memorial bench be near the play area.

12 Purchase of 30mph signs – update: Cllr Shepperson not present.

7. Matters to be resolved:

13 Consider the draft budget for 2025-26: The clerk answered Cllrs queries about the draft budget. This proposes a precept of £19,000. The draft budget & precept were agreed unanimously, subject to the clerk clarifying the insurance figure.

14 Consider opening an interest-bearing account for reserves: The clerk provided details of the Nat West interest-bearing accounts which could be a repository for the reserve and accrue interest. It was agreed unanimously to research this further,

15 Consider matters concerning the co-option of new councillor/s: As none of the prospective Cllrs was known to all of the council, it was agreed unanimously to hold a separate meeting where they would be invited to introduce themselves and Cllrs could decide who to co-opt. Non-Cllrs to be included in working groups in future. [Post meeting note: As one of the applicants has since withdrawn, no additional meeting will be held.]

16 Review the start time for future meetings. It was agreed unanimously that future meetings would start at 7.30pm.

8. Reports from:

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

The Chair suggested that all planning applications be listed even if deadlines are prior to next meeting. Unless an additional meeting is arranged, the default position would be of no comment.

S22/0731 Allison Homes / S21/1841 David Wilson Homes / S22/1808 Nott’m Housing Assoc’n)

S24/1848 Mr Y Boyfield – 14, High St – Extension: It was agreed unanimously to raise no objection, subject to the work complying with conservation area criteria.

S24/1897 Mrs Rowe – The Rectory, 24 Church St – Add rooflights (conservation area): The council discussed the issues of making changes to Grade II Listed buildings. It was agreed by a majority (4 for, 2 abstentions) to make no comment.

Greens Working Group:

17 Playground Equipment Maintenance: Covered elsewhere.

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:

18 Consider suitable recognition of past service: Deferred.

19 Consider the condition of flags / replacement? Deferred.

20 Consider the NCHA Playground issues & agree action/s: SKDC had agreed that the developer could discharge the responsibility for providing play equipment on site by providing funding via the S106 agreement for play equipment in the village. This funding had been used to replace the toddler tower on the Green.

21 Agree Roles & Responsibilities: Main discussion and resolution deferred until the full council is available. Cllrs Ellam & Waumsley agreed to monitor the defibrillator on a weekly basis.

22 Consider recent ASB issues & agree action/s: It appears that the recent incidents were not reported. It was stressed that all incidents could be reported directly to the police by witnesses / victims – although the council could be kept informed.

23 Agree action re Parking on the Green Deferred.

24 Agree action re Barleycroft Footpath Lights: It is understood that the lights are not working. Cllr Ellam to investigate (current budget agreed unanimously) – but the council believes that lighting this footpath is LCC’s responsibility.

25 Agree responsibility for Community Speed Watch (CSW): Cllr Mardling agreed to liaise with Mrs Lamming.

26 Re-wilding of Horsepool area: Deferred.

27 Consider matters concerning social media: Deferred.

28 Agree schedule for removing poppies / wreaths: Cllrs Walsingham & Mardling will do.

29 Agree response to government consultation on remote meetings: The issues involved with remote meetings was discussed. It was stressed that under current legislation, councils may not meet remotely, whatever the circumstances. Meetings may be recorded. Cllrs believed that meeting in person is always preferable, but there may be occasions where meeting remotely is appropriate. This consultation is about making remote meetings legal under certain circumstances. Cllrs will respond individually to the consultation.

11. Next meeting:

The next regular meeting will take place on Tuesday December 10^th 2024 at 7.30pm in the Willoughby Gallery, Corby Glen.

Meeting closed at 9.11pm.                                                                                                            Mrs. Sue Woodman – Parish Clerk

Action Log 19^th November 2024 – TO BE UPDATED PRIOR TO NEXT MEETING going forward