July 2020 Minutes
ALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held via Zoom
Wednesday 15 July 2020
Present: Councillor Plummer Councillor Sharp
Councillor Reynolds Councillor Jackson
Councillor Marsh Councillor Mould
Councillor Goodall Janet Morton (clerk)
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Welcome remarks by the Chairman |
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Cllr Plummer welcomed everyone to the Zoom meeting
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Apologies: to receive apologies for absence and reasons given |
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Cllr Reynolds left the meeting at 20:30hrs due to work commitments.
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Declarations of Pecuniary Interest in Accordance with the Localism Act 2011 No declarations of Members interests in relation to agenda items. No requests for dispensation from Members.
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Approval of Minutes The minutes of 20 May 2020 were agreed and signed by the Chairman.
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Review of Orders Standing orders were reviewed, amended and agreed. Financial Regulations were reviewed, amended and agreed.
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Planning Cllr Goodall gave a breakdown of the planning applications and was concerned about the amount of trees being felled within the village. S20/0994 Martin Jackson Allington Hall Reduce 2 Leyland Cypress to improve light for neighbours S20/1111 John Callaghan Lofty Trees Fell and stump grind tree under preservation Proposed Solar Farm South of between Allington, Foston & Long Bennington Concern raised regarding the battery storage Planning Permission Granted S20/0555
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Correspondence LALC coronavirus updates Gallifordfry updates on A1 RoSpa re play equipment annual check
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Finance 2020/21 Quarter 1 accounts were approved. Income for since 20 May 2020 was noted and agreed Expenditure since 20 May 2020 was noted and Councillor’s unanimously approved the payments retrospectively. |
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Fundraising & Grants Easy fundraising explained as a way of raising funds towards special projects. Cllr Mould to do further research. Clerk to check SKDC for possible grants.
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Playing Field Cllr Marsh has joined the Playing Field Advisory Group and was elected as the chairperson. Green portacabin has now been moved across the playing field into the hedging. CCTV is being tested prior to fitting. Discussed the possibility of rental for the MUGA to help towards refurbishment. The MUGA is getting damaged and showing its age. Agreed to get some professional advice on its condition. No response from GYFC regarding pitch fees |
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Community Wood A policy has been written and will be published. A tree surgeon is to be instructed regarding the damaged trees |
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Traffic Calming Cllr Sharp has been looking into the various ‘gateways’ that could possibly help with traffic calming. |
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Green Lane/Sewstern Lane If anyone observes misuse of this lane it should be reported to 101 so a case can be built up to support the attempts to keep the lane usable by all and not just 4x4 off roaders |
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Dates of Next Meetings Wednesday 9 September 2020
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Signed: ----------------------------------- (Chairman). Date: --------------------------------------
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