March 2023 Minutes
Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held at Woolsthorpe Social Club
Monday 13 March 2023
Present:
Councillor Packer
Councillor Bradshaw
Councillor McCallion
Janet Morton (Clerk)
Guests 3
The Caravan and Motorhome Club gave a presentation on a prospective site adjoining The Dirty Duck for a new club site. They are hoping to submit plans in a couple of months to the planning department.
1. WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIR
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. APOLOGIES: TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN
Cllr Remzi – Family commitments
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 Parish Council Meeting held on 18 January 2023.
5. CLERKS REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE.
Q4 NSK Newsletter
Parish Policing Priority Setting Meeting Feedback Form
Informed villager of possible allotments
Allotment Enquiry
How to be a Councillor - May 2023 elections
South Kesteven Prosperity Fund Grants
Road closure notice
Play area issues from a resident.
Finance
No income since 18 January 2023 as outlined in the respective Finance Report was noted.
It was resolved to retrospectively approve the expenditure since 18 January 2023 as outlined in the respective Finance Report. Proposed by Cllr Bradshaw seconded by Cllr McCallion and unanimously agreed.
The accounts were noted and balanced with the bank account, signed by the Chair.
Other Business
Pension Regulations submitted for the next 3 years.
Clerk to look at the Insurance renewal.
Due to council funds being low the Clerk has offered not to take her renumeration for February and March until receipt of the precept in April 2023.
6. PLANNING
S22/2346 Permission Granted
Proposal: Conversion of chapel to form independent dwelling, along with extensions and alterations Location: The Old Chapel, Chapel Hill Woolsthorpe-By- Belvoir NG32 1NG
S23/0001 Permission Granted
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
7. PLAY AREA
Two quotes have been received for the grass cutting. It was agreed to use the same person who previously maintained the area due to his high quality. It was agreed that the area would receive 16 cuts and strims through the 2023 season and one hedge cut.
A resident informed the council that the swing and slide wood is perishing.
Cllr Bradshaw said he would check the equipment the next morning.
The equipment is waiting for a safety report from an outside company which should be completed within the next few weeks.
Clerk to contact a contractor to see if the equipment can be repaired.
8. COBLEAS
Only one contractor responded for maintaining the grass for 2023. This has been awarded to the company who will do 8 cuts and strims plus a hedge cut for 2023.
It was discussed that the general care of the area should be passed to the church/landowner ie taking charge of the water, bins and general maintenance of the area. The council will continue to assist with the grass cutting.
A letter to be sent to Sarah Tierney and Anthony Haslam informing that the council no longer would be taking responsibility for the area except for the grass cutting.
9. KINGS CORONATION
The councillors are not aware of any events regarding the coronation.
The Queens Jubilee plaque will be replaced in the new financial year.
10. DOG LITTER
This seems to vary as to the extent of excrement being left on the pavements.
The councillors agreed that currently there doesn’t seem to be much of a problem and that residents of the village are mainly very conscientious about collecting the dog litter. This will be monitored on a regular basis.
11. PARISH ELECTIONS
The Parish and District Council elections start on 20th March 2023. There will be information regarding the elections on the website and noticeboards.
All voting at polling stations will require photo ID.
12. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Election of Chair
Play area equipment
13. DATE OF ANNUAL PARISH MEETING AND ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday 18 May 2023