2022 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

PINCHBECK PARISH COUNCIL

COUN. J. AVERY presided at the meeting of the Pinchbeck Parish Council on Monday 21st November 2022 held at Pinchbeck Community Hub & Library, Knight Street, Pinchbeck commencing at 7.30 p.m.

Attending were:

Coun. Mrs. L. Andrew
Coun. Mrs. E. Beavis
Coun. Mrs. A. Gregory
Coun. Mrs. S. Jeffery
Coun. Mrs. A. Savage
Coun. A. Chamberlain    
Coun. G. Garner
Coun. D. Houghton
Coun. T. Moore
Coun. O. Wood                        

together with Clerk Mrs. Barbara Camps
                
1.  APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence received from Coun. P. Ruysen, Coun. D. Dickens and Coun. R. Dobbs

2.  DECLARATION OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS

There were no Declaration of Interest from Members.

3.   CONFIRM MINUTES (Circulated)

The minutes were approved and agreed as follows:

Full Council Meeting –  31st October 2022                               
Proposed by Coun. Mrs. E. Beavis/Seconded by Coun. Mrs. A. Savage
            
New Blue Gowt Cemetery Committee – 31st October 2022
Proposed by Coun. Mrs. E. Beavis/Seconded Coun. T. Moore

4.  REVIEW ACTION TABLE – FULL COUNCIL MEETING – 31st OCTOBER 2022
All items within the Action Plan assigned and actions taken, excluding those awaiting updates, as shown.

5.  CORRESPONDENCE
List of planning and tree determinations received since last meeting circulated.

Email from Mr. P. Sanders, CLT requesting permission to approach the Woodland Trust with a view that the CLT could take on some alterations and improvements to Pinchbeck Wood.   Mr. Sanders to be invited to the next parish council meeting.

November issue “Clerks & Councils Direct”

6.  REDEDICATION OF WAR MEMORIAL 
Pinchbeck Royal British Legion had written thanking the Parish Council for their help and assistance with the Remembrance Parade which was held on Sunday 13th November 2022. RBL are requesting the support from the Parish Council to hold a rededication service at the War Memorial, possibly being held on Saturday 8th April 2023 and this would involve a similar parade to that of Remembrance Sunday. The Parish Council keen to support this initiative and suggested that as many community groups and the school be given the option to become involved.   Clerk to apply for a road closure for 8th April 2023.

7.  HIGHWAY MATTERS
Coun. T. Moore reported on a disappointing meeting with Highways officers.  There was a negative outcome as actions that the parish council requested were not responded to positively.  Coun. T. Moore continued to report on a second follow up meeting, again this had not been positive as all actions proposed by the PC, again met with a negative response. 

Highways emphasised they were unable to assist with any speeding cars.  Average speed signs would only be sited at locations where there had been known fatalities

Coun. T. Moore had put together a wish list for highway improvements:

Average Speed Signs/Speed Camera – Northgate
Average Speed Sign – Spalding Road and Surfleet Road
One-way System – Market Way from the Spalding junction
20 mph restriction – Both Pinchbeck and West Pinchbeck Schools
Drop off point Pinchbeck School – Library
Introduce street furniture to both villages (May have to send in some
Plans/drawings, as recommended by Highways officer)
Engage with local hauliers
Pelican Crossing – Rose Lane/Wimberley Way
Six House Bank – Extension of 30 mph whole length of road
Village gates to be sited at all entrances to the village
    
Councillors J. Avery, Coun. T. Moore and Coun. Mrs. A. Savage to meet together to discuss a strategy to enable fruition of proposals. 

The following to be included in the afore-mentioned list:  Weight limit on Rose Lane and Rotten Row
   
Other Highway Matters:
Clerk advised that she had been copied into emails from Spalding Road resident to Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership regarding the loss of the passive 30 mph signs along the B.1356.

Public Notice received relating to new No WAITING AT ANYTIME at junction of Brunel Road and Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck.

Clerk to purchase additional 30 mph passive signs.

8.  UPDATE ON INSTALLATION OF BENCH SEAT – ROTTEN ROW/KNIGHT STREET GREEN SPACE
Clerk awaiting a response from LCC requesting their permission to site the bench seat on piece of land

9.  UPDATE ON DEFIBRILLATOR FOR WEST PINCHBECK
Agreed that spare Defibrillator to be located at Library.  A fourth to be located close to West Pinchbeck notice board.  Coun. Mrs. A. Savage advised that cost of a defib is £1,180 from St. John’s and £3,410 for a cabinet.  Clerk to ascertain from West Pinchbeck School details of their defibrillator, which is located at the entrance to the site. Clerk to advise at next meeting.

West Pinchbeck Defibrillators located:  Godfreys, Glenside South
West Pinchbeck School
West Pinchbeck Villa

10.  CONSIDER BANK HOLIDAY RE. CORONATION KING CHARLES III CELEBRATIONS – MONDAY 8TH MAY 2023
Pinchbeck celebrations in Pinchbeck to take place on Monday 8th May 2023.  Coun. Mrs. A. Savage, Coun. J. Avery, Coun. T. Moore and Clerk to form Coronation Committee.  Clerk to source coins and prices for next meeting.

Clerk to check with West Pinchbeck School to ask if they have any Coronation celebrations planned for the village or perhaps celebrations will be organised at the Village Hall.
 
11.  CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING – WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2022 
All members present advised that the village Christmas tree was being delivered on the morning of Wednesday 30th November 2022.  Coun. G. Garner and Coun. D. Houghton volunteered to assist on the day.

Clerk to look into finding either Bay Tree or Birchgrove to fund new lights for the future. A plaque could be displayed to acknowledge sponsorship. 

12. TO REVIEW GLEBE FIELD RENTAL – CLOSED SESSION
Please see confidential minutes

13.  SOCIAL MEDIA
The Chairman advised that the PC require a dedicated FB page to be managed by two or three people.  Chairman to write a policy, to be brought to next meeting. 

14.  PROSPERITY FUND
As part of the Government’s levelling up agenda, there is an opportunity for local groups to apply for funding allocated to a SHDC share of £2.7m over a three-year period.  Expected to be parish council workshops and PPC needs to ensure they are becoming involved in securing funds.  Monies available to SHDC over three years with first year allocation of £320,000 – second year £650,000 and third year £1,700,000.  

15.  TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT QUOTATION FOR BLUE GOWT CEMETERY FENCING
Please see Confidential Minutes

16. APPROVE AND ACCEPT QUOTATION FOR REPAIRS TO VILLAGE STOCKS – CLOSED SESSION
Please see Confidential Minutes

17.  FINANCIAL REPORT/TO PASS ACCOUNTS
The Financial Report upon the proposal of Coun. D. Houghton and seconded by Coun. Mrs. A. Savage was accepted.   Agreed.

18.  AOB
The bin at top of Pinchbeck Wood on Glenside North requires to be emptied.

The Chairman to raise Parish Council’s concerns with Cty Councillor E. Sneath, who is managing and liaising with LCC regarding alternative routes whilst Glenside South is closed. 

Large lorries driving down Blue Gowt Lane and then find it difficult to turn.  Chairman to speak to the builders concerned to ensure their vehicles use correct route.

Coun. Mrs. L. Andrew has not received a quotation for surfacing of the car park, Six House Bank.  She will obtain a quote and then pass to clerk who will obtain two more like for like quotes.

19.  CONSIDERATION OF FOLLOWING PLANNING APPLICATIONS.

The following planning applications were recommended for approval:

H14-0957-22 – Land off Bervor Close, Wardentree Park – Proposed commercial units
H14-1083-22 – 9 Mill Green Road – Alterations to rear extension and front porch
H14-1068-22 – 1 Hall Gardens – Proposed side extension

Prior to the following planning application discussion, Coun. Mrs. S. Jeffery left the meeting room.
H14-0992-22 - The Grange. Northgate – Alterations (Retrospective Listed Building) 

It was agree that as the Conservation Officer is the custodian of our local heritage, the Parish Council should support his judgement. The Conservation Officer would oversee that the correct methods, materials etc. would be adhered to therefore ensuring the building is kept in good order in terms of visuals and aesthetics etc.

Request this application be determined at either Full Planning Committee or Chairman’s Panel.

There was no further business and meeting therefore concluded at 9.45p.m.