January 2023 Minutes
Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held at Woolsthorpe Social Club
Wednesday 18 January 2023
Present:
Councillor Packer
Councillor Remzi
Councillor Bradshaw
Councillor McCallion
Councillor McPhilbin
Janet Morton (Clerk)
Guests District Councillor Mark Whittington
1. WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIR
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. APOLOGIES: TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN
District Councillor Pam Bosworth
3. TO RECEIVE DECLARIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011
No requests for dispensations from Members.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was resolved to accept the Clerk’s notes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 28 November 2022.
5. CLERKS REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE.
Grantham Transport Strategy
Belvoir Castle Woodland Management
Allotment Query – Cllr McCallion informed the council that the Duke is keen to set up an allotment area in the village – Clerk to contact. Cllr McPhilbin had heard that the lady who has the allotment by play area is willing to share if anyone is interested.
Share your views on the SKDC Budget and council tax proposal 2023/24
Proposed Touring Camping and Caravan Park – Concern due to the issues after the Caravan and Motorhome event in Belvoir Castle grounds.
David Holland query regarding internment of ashes
Finance
Income since 28 November 2022 as outlined in the respective Finance Report was noted.
It was resolved to retrospectively approve the expenditure since 28 November 2022 as outlined in the respective Finance Report. Proposed by Cllr Bradshaw seconded by Cllr Remzi and unanimously agreed.
To resolve to approve Q3 Accounts
It was resolved to approve the quarter 3 accounts proposed by Cllr Remzi, seconded by Cllr McCallion and unanimously agreed. All financial sheets signed by the Chair Cllr Packer.
To view the budget to year actuals
The budget to date was reviewed. It shows that the budget is very tight to the end of the financial year. This was put down to some larger expenses this year including upgrading of the play area, a new parish noticeboard and reroofing of the bus shelter. Cllr Packer looked at the expected outgoings for the rest of the financial year and resolved that spending should be kept to a minimum until the next financial year. This was agreed unanimously by all the Councillors
6. PLANNING
S23/0001
Applicant: Mr S McArdle
Proposal: Reduce two holly trees back to a previous level, about 50% crown reduction. Remove 4 self-seeded sycamore sapling/small trees in back garden.
Location: The Hollies, Main Street, Woolsthorpe By Belvoir, Lincolnshire, NG32 1LT
App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice
No objections received
7. PLAY AREA
The clerk has had no response from companies regarding the grass cutting for 2023. To continue to try and find someone to care for the area.
Cllr Remzi informed the council that the no dog allowed signs are up.
Cllr Remzi has also checked the area on a couple of occasions.
It has been noted by the Council that the area is being used on a regular basis.
8. CHURCH YARDS
Old paperwork has been found by the clerk showing that St James is a closed churchyard and the responsibility of the District Council to maintain. The information to be scanned and sent to all relevant parties for perusal.
9. EMPTYING OF THE BINS ON SEDGEBROOK ROAD
Cllr Remzi suggested the bin on Sedgebrook road could be added to the routine bin collection route. DC Mark Whittington informed the council that any SKDC owned bins are routinely emptied but any additional bins will be charged for. Clerk to email Mark Whittington regarding the siting of the bin with the intention of getting it put on the route.
10. BUS SHELTER
All the councillors were happy with the work carried out re-roofing the bus shelter.
11. KINGS CORONATION
Cllr Packer thought it best to liaise with other groups in the village to see if anything is being organised. Cllr Remzi remarked that it would be a good time to get the Jubilee Tree blessed.
The plaque for the Queens Jubilee tree has been stolen. There has been no site of it despite appealing for it to be returned. Cllr Remzi will order a replacement in the new financial year. Cllr McPhilbin offered to set it in concrete to deter it from being stolen again.
12. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Grass Cutting
Kings Coronation
Dog Litter Problem
Parish Elections - Julie Edwards re information when info being sent out.
13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Monday 13 March 2023
Meeting closed at 19.55