2022 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

PINCHBECK PARISH COUNCIL

COUN. J. AVERY presided at the meeting of the Pinchbeck Parish Council on Monday 31st October 2022 held at Pinchbeck Community Hub & Library, Knight Street, Pinchbeck commencing at 7.30 p.m.

Attending were:

Coun. Mrs. E. Beavis
Coun. Mrs. A. Gregory
Coun. Mrs. A. Savage    
Coun. D. Dickens
Coun. G. Garner
Coun. T. Moore
Coun. P. Ruysen
Coun. O. Wood                        

together with Clerk Mrs. Barbara Camps
                        
Before continuing with the business of the meeting, the Chairman welcomed to the table newly co-opted councillor to the Pinchbeck Parish Ward, Councillor G. Garner, who duly signed his Acceptance of Office.

                
1.  APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence received from Coun. Mrs. S. Jeffery, Coun. D. Houghton, Coun. A. Chamberlain, Coun. R. Dobbs and Cty Coun. Elizabeth Sneath.

2.  DECLARATION OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS

Coun. T. Moore expressed an interest in Item 17 - and would therefore withdraw from the discussion – Planning Application - H14-0328-21 – Land off Milestone Lane, Pinchbeck – Residential development of 36 dwellings and associated works.

3.   CONFIRM MINUTES (Circulated)

The minutes were approved and agreed as follows:

Full Council Meeting –  27th September 2022

Proposed by Coun. Mrs. A. Savage/Seconded by Coun. Mrs. E. Beavis

New Blue Gowt Cemetery Committee – 3rd October 2022

Proposed by Coun. P. Ruysen/Seconded by Coun. J. Avery

4.  REVIEW ACTION TABLE – FULL COUNCIL MEETING – 27TH SEPTEMBER 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.

Sample Police and Parking notice being issued by local police in response to parking offences on Knight Street.
 
Information received from Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Project.  Copies of information available at Lincolnshire Council Offices and four Libraries which included Pinchbeck Library.

A quotation received which was looked at favourably for the repairs to the village Stocks.  To be an agenda item for next meeting.   

6.  NEW BLUE GOWT CEMETERY – UPDATE – TO AGREE ON LATEST PROPOSALS, ETC.

Original proposal for the erection of round building to be replaced with a building identical to brick built shed in existing Cherry Holt Lane cemetery.  Further to changes made, Coun. T. Moore to update costings.

Successful funding application for grant of £500 for further fruit trees to be set on the perimeter.  

Various options and prices received for fencing round the site and agreed that a local contractor upon the proposal of Coun. J. Avery and seconded by Coun. A. Savage.  This to be an agenda for next Full Council meeting.

7.  HIGHWAY MATTERS

From LCC:  notification of revised waiting restrictions on Fennell Road, Forge Crescent, Knight Street and Westfield Drive.  Copies circulated to all present.

A very positive meeting with two LCC Highways representatives was held together with Couns. A. Savage, Coun. J. Avery and Coun. T. Moore.  A “Walkabout” throughout the parish was scheduled for Tuesday 8th November 2022. 

8.  AGREE LOCATION FOR SEATING TO BE GIFTED BY HERRING LANE BAKERS

Bench seating to be donated by Herring Lane Bakers, proposed it be situated on open green area at junction of Rotten Row and Knight Street.  Clerk to obtain necessary permission and permits. 

9.  UPDATE ON DEFIBRILLATOR FOR WEST PINCHBECK

Coun. Mrs. A. Savage and Coun. T. Moore are sourcing a Defibrillator that does not require an electricity supply.  To be brought to next Parish Council Meeting.

10.  TO AGREE FLOWER PARADE FLOAT COMMITTEE

Agreed following to be on committee:

Coun. Mrs. A. Savage
Coun. T. Moore 
Coun. Mrs. A. Gregory
Clerk Barbara Camps

11. ACCEPT REPORTS ON RECENT PLAY EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS

Proposed by Coun. J. Avery and seconded by Coun. Mrs. A. Gregory that quotations received from Wicksteed Play Ltd. be accepted following their recent inspection of all play equipment within the three parish sites.  Agreed.

12.  REQUEST FOR REDEDICATION OF PINCHBECK WAR MEMORIAL

Following repairs carried to the War Memorial it was agreed to a request to hold a rededication of the war memorial at Easter 2023 service, in conjunction with David Sweeting.

13.  REMEMBRANCE SERVICE PARADE – SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2022 & LAMP-POST POPPIES

Members advised that the lamppost poppies would be put on posts following day.  

Those members who intended to take part in Remembrance Service Parade to congregate at Village Hall for 10.15 a.m. in good time for 10.30 a.m. commence of the parade.  Agreed to attend: Coun. J. Avery, Coun. Mrs. A. Gregory, Coun. T. Moore together with Coun. G. Garner and his wife.

14.  TO ARRANGE “ALL MANNER OF SCAMS” PRESENTED BY SHARON HALL/CHRISTINE TAYLOR – LINCS POLICE- ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 27TH MARCH 2023 

Agreed, that Sharon Hall and Christine Taylor be invited to the next Annual Parish Meeting.  Meeting scheduled for Monday 27th March 2023 to cover “All Manner of Scams.”

15.  FINANCIAL REPORT/TO PASS ACCOUNTS

The Financial Report upon the proposal of Coun. P. Ruysen and seconded by Coun. Mrs E. Beavis was accepted.   Agreed.

16.  AOB

Clerk asked if the Parish Council would consider some council meetings being held on a Tuesday.  It was agreed that this was acceptable.

Potholes on Blue Gowt Lane and Blue Gowt Drove.

Coun. Mrs. E. Beavis asked if and when the repairs were to be made to the bus shelter on Church Street.   

Clerk advised it had been reported multiple times to LCC.  Coun. Mrs. E. Beavis advised it seemed a tree was growing out of the adjacent litter bin. 

Coun. J. Avery asked if the graffiti had been cleared on Crossgate Bridge.  Clerk to check.

Coun. J. Avery reported he had spoken to representative of the junior football club who was using the Rotten Row Playing Field, who had requested that football be played both Saturday and Sunday.  All agreed and were pleased to support and encourage young people into sport and exercise.

17.  CONSIDERATION OF FOLLOWING PLANNING APPLICATIONS.

The following planning applications were recommended for approval:

H14-0956022 – Pudding Lane – Proposed roof mounted solar panels

H14-0939-22 – Mayflower Farm, Tydd Road – Proposed extension including internal and external alterations.

The following planning applications were recommended for refusal:

H14-0922-22 – Wisteria Farm, Northgate – Change of use of agricultural buildings to form 3 dwellings and associated works

Recommend refusal as the site is within open countryside and is outside of the settlement boundary as defined in the SELLP

H14-0697-22 – Lake Ross, Dozens Bank – Change of use land and static/tourer caravan pitches and also new access/parking/toilet block.  Resubmission of H14-1205-21

Recommend refusal

H14-0942- Land at Horsepit Lane – Bungalow – Resubmission of H14-0969-21

Recommend refusal –  The site is outside of the settlement boundary as defined in the SELLP

For following planning application Coun. T. Moore left the meeting and therefore took no part in the discussion

H14-0328-21 – Land off Milestone Lane, Pinchbeck – Residential development of 36 dwellings.

Recommend refusal; part of site is outside development boundary.  The roads/lanes adjacent to site not built for the level of additional traffic development would bring.  Concerns regarding risk of flooding as known to be flooded following heavy downpour.  The development would swamp this area and would create challenges in the future

There was no further business before meeting and it concluded at 9.00 p.m.