2022 Meeting Minutes

December 2022

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held at the Clock Tower in Aubourn on Monday 12 December 2022 at 18:00

Agenda Item 

 

Welcome Min. No. 2022.12.01 

Councillor Mosedale welcomed everyone to the meeting   

 

Public Meeting 

 

Public Time Min. No. 2022.12.02 

 

A resident reported that no action had been taken following the complaints regarding Sky Lane Haddington with the issues going to NKDC, then LCC then back to NKDC.  It was agreed that the Parish Council would send a letter of complaint to NKDC as advised by Cllr Mrs Green who advised she was still waiting to hear from Planning Enforcement.  The visitor from Highways offered to look into the footpath issue.             Action Clerk 

Highways Min. No. 2022.12.03 

Visitor from LCC Highways 

The Parish Council welcomed the visitor from LCC Highways and asked about the process of reducing some of the speed limits in the Parish and imposing weight restrictions due to the volume of heavy vehicles which have a huge impact on the state of the roads. 

 

The highways officer advised, the Lincolnshire Speed Limit Policy and Traffic Calming Policy were currently under revision and any request to amend a speed limit or impose weight restrictions, would need to be submitted by the local member (Cllr Mrs Overton) with her backing and commitment.  Any additional signage requests will also need to be received by Cllr Mrs Overton who was present and agreed to investigate. 

The Parish Council were advised that on receipt of an application, LCC would look at evidence alone for the need for the amendments and not on what may be. 

 

Police Time Min. No. 2022.12.04 

No recent Police news updates 

County/District Councillors Min. No. 2022.12.05 

 

Councillor Mrs Green had previously circulated her newsletter where she spoke about the Pension Credit deadline and cost of living payments.  She also advised that Bassingham Hall is now established as a ‘Warm Space’ facility and open on Monday mornings, and Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursdays with drink making facilities available.  A full copy of her newsletter can be received in full on request from the clerk. 

 

Councillor Mrs Overton had previously circulated her newsletter where she spoke about her recent visit to speak at the COP27.  A full copy of her newsletter can be received in full on request from the clerk. 

Formal Council Session 

 

In Attendance Min. No. 2022.12.06 

Councillor Mosedale (Chairman), Councillor Snape, Councillor Earnshaw, K Vickers (Clerk), 1 member of the public 

Apologies Min. No. 2022.12.07 

Councillor Mrs Woodman MBE, Councillor Mrs Plackett-Smith - accepted 

Minutes of Previous Meeting Min. No. 2022.12.08 

To approve notes of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 14 November 2022 as minutes. Agreed and signed as a true record. 

Matters Arising Min. No. 2022.12.09 

None 

Declarations of Interest Min. No. 2022.12.10 

 

To receive Declarations of Interest In accordance with The Localism Act 2011 

 Councillor Mosedale declared an interest in item 5 of the payments to be authorised 

Finance Report Min. No. 2022.12.11 

 

  • Bank reconciliation  

               Current Account £19612.45                Clock Tower Account £3254.86 

  • To agree the following payments; 

  1. Eon Quarter 3 Street Light Maintenance Contract - £211.20 

  1. Cleaning in Clock Tower - £15.00 

  1. Clerk’s salary and agreed (£20) expenses - £314.72 

  1. Cloak room tickets – reimburse Cllr Mrs Woodman - £5.58 

  1. Materials for installation of bench – reimburse Cllr Mosedale - £109.26 

  1. Christmas decoration– reimburse clerk -  £13.93 

  1. Anti-virus renewal - £24.99 

 

The Parish Council were not quorate for item 5 due to Cllr Mosedale’s declaration of interest. All other payments agreed. 

2023/24 Precept Min. No. 2022.12.12 

 

To discuss the Precept for the financial year 2023/2024 

The clerk had previously circulated a draft budget.  It was agreed to hold a working action meeting on January 3rd 2023.  The deadline for submission to NKDC is 27th January 2023.                                                                                                            Action All 

Clerks Report 

Min. No. 2022.12.13 

 

Clerks update, recent correspondence and review of ongoing actions; 

Recent correspondence: 

Ongoing actions : 

  • Financial Standing Orders – deferred to a future meeting 

  • Replacement streetlight lanterns - on hold due to recent connection issues 

  • Forthcoming Coronation   

Planning Min. No. 2022.12.14 

N/a 

Highways Min. No. 2022.12.15 

To discuss any other issues not covered with Highways Officer in public time 

N/a 

Street lighting Min. No. 2022.12.16 

 

To discuss the recent connection issues with the streetlights on Bridge Road.  

Eon have advised that there is a connection issue on 3 of the streetlights on Bridge Road.  It was agreed the clerk would do further investigations by contacting the National Grid and Lincolnshire County Council.                                                             Action Clerk 

Neville/Summers Charity Min. No. 2022.12.17 

No news 

Chairmans Report Min. No. 2022.12.18 

 

Councillor Mosedale advised that the bench on the green in Haddington had been installed with plaque now in place.   

The Christmas tree has been put up on the green in Aubourn.   

Councillor’s Reports Min. No. 2022.12.19 

Councillor Earnshaw asked about setting up a Parish Council WhatsApp group to enable better communication.  It was agreed this was a good idea.                        Action All 

Items for Herald/Staple Min. No. 2022.12.20 

 

Items for Next Agenda Min. No. 2022.12.21 

2023/24 Precept, item 5 of items waiting for payment 

Date of Next Meeting Min. No. 2022.12.22 

9 January 2023 .Meeting concluded at 20:10