April
AUBOURN AND HADDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on
Monday 11th April 2016 in Aubourn Clock Tower
At 7.30pm
Present at the meeting
Chairman Cllr. Mrs. P. Woodman MBE, Cllrs M. Coulson, D. Knott, F. Harston, S. Dinsdale, Cllr. Mrs. S. Howe & the Clerk.
Cllr. Mrs Woodman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Police time
There were no police present. The clerk read out a report sent. Sorry we are not able to attend the meeting this evening. I have had a look at the crimes and there is nothing to report since the 7th March for Haddington & Aubourn. I have been out with the speed gun and will be out again in the next few days. The priority set from the Panel Meeting last week is crime prevention activity to reduce burglaries to outbuildings – obviously this ties into the burglaries in Aubourn within the last 3 months, as well as in other villages. If anyone would like power tools property marking we do have paint pens to be able to do this for free, any requests for property marking or crime prevention surveys can either be made via the team email or by contacting me on my mobile number.
Public Time
No Public.
Apologies for Absence
Apologies from Cllr Ray Philips via Cllr Sue Howe.
Declaration of Interests
Cllr. Mrs Woodman declared an interest in items relating to the clerk and finances.
Minutes of the Last Meeting
These were read, agreed and duly signed.
Matters Arising
*Cllr Harston has put a sign on Stone Lane asking people to take their litter home.
* A litter bin is too expensive to buy. A bin bag loop may be a possibility.
*The new Dovecote notice board at Haddington has 2 mistakes on it. This is in the process of being re done.
*The 30mph repeater sign on the green at Haddington is missing. The clerk had a reply from Highways stating that it was never there.
*The possibilities of a chain link fence on the green at Aubourn are ongoing.
*St Peters Church sign is still down, clerk to report again.
*Road traffic count results wanted. Ask Police.
LCC Report
Cllr Ray Philips absent, no report.
NKDC Report
Cllr. Mrs. Sue Howe reported that Steve Clegg recently elected in the bi‐election held in
the Cranwell & Ashby le la Launde Ward within the District.The Executive Board has
approved a Sport & Physical Activity Charter with the aim of providing a clear direction for
individual's health, addressing obesity and the risk of diabetes and heart disease. It has also
signed up to a Hate & Crime Charter to protect residents from these types of offences. Hate
‐ targeted for ethnicity, race, religion, belief. Hate ‐ where a person has been exploited by
someone considered as a friend. The District is encouraging community groups, landowners
and local councils to light a beacon as a tribute to the Queen's 90th birthday on 21st April.
Norton Disney Parish Council is holding an event at Norton Lodge to celebrate the Queen's
90th birthday on 21st April at 6.30pm with a beacon being lit at 7.30pm. Free entry,
fireworks, BBQ, music, etc. The District is happy to advise and promote any local
arrangements. The District is rated 14th in the country as a great place to live (up two places
from last year).There is a drop‐in event tomorrow, (12.04.16), at Lincoln Guildhall, offering
landlords of private, rented housing advice and guidance regarding recent changes in
legislation to ensure properties meet the required standards for conditions, safety and
energy efficiency.IT Taster Day on Wednesday (13.04.16) at The Venue, Navenby (10am‐
2pm) aimed at guiding anyone unsure of digital media. Otters Reach, a new children's
indoor adventure playground opened on 9th April at Whisby Natural World Centre ‐
providing an all‐weather experience and educational resource for toddlers and young
children.
Highways Matters
The hedges and verges still need cutting In Haddington. The clerk is to contact Aubourn
Estates.
PLANNING
Planning 16/030/HOUS single story extension 1 Baileys Lane Haddington. The Parish
Council supports this plan and have no objections.
CLOCK TOWER
Cllr Coulson is to research heaters that are suitable.
Currently waiting for a date for the work on the clock to commence.
Open this Sunday April 17th2-4. PW and JW will cover it.
The Bells are to be rung for the Queen’s birthday.
FINANCES
A form for Cllr Harston was filled in from Barclays to enable him to be a signatory.
The Financial Breakdown for April is on a separate sheet.
The Audit paperwork has arrived.
A cheque for Bassingham Parish Council £253 for our share of the new SID was
written.
INDIVIDUAL CLLRS REPORT
Cllr Knott reported that he cleaned out the phone box and enquired if BT have a
planned maintenance schedule as it needs repainting.
Cllr Harston reported on potholes on Dovecote lane and the over grown verges in
Haddington.
Cllr Dinsdale –None.
Cllr Coulson – None.
AOB
The AGM and Annual Parish meeting were decided to be held at the next meeting on:
Next Meeting
Monday 11th May At 7pm.
Meeting closed at 8.50pm