September 2021 Minutes
ALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held at Allington Village Hall
Wednesday 08 September 2021
Present: Councillor Plummer Councillor Goodall Councillor Marsh Councillor Mould Cllr Sharp Janet Morton (clerk)
Guests: 1
1. WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN
1.1 Cllr Plummer welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. APOLOGIES: TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASON
2.1 Apologies from Cllr Scott – on vacation
Cllr Reynolds – Family commitments.
3. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011
3.1 No declarations of Members interest in relation to agenda items.
3.2 No requests for dispensation from Members.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 The minutes of the Annual Parish Council meeting 14 July 2021 were agreed and signed by the Chairman.
5. PLANNING
5.1 S21/1313 Permission Granted
Applicant: Mr Carl Hilton
Erection of porch to the side elevation
Poplars Cottage, Side Street, Allington, NG32 2DZ
5.2 S21/1343 Permission Granted
Applicant: Mrs Mary McKinlay
New Resin gravel foot path from the main entrance to the South Porch. New stone and brick steps to access the garden of remembrance. New trench arch drainage system.
Holy Trinity, Bottesford Road, Allington, NG32 2EB
5.3 S20/2164 Permission Granted
Applicant: Mrs Caroline Smith
Removal of 580m self-set hedgerow to prevent future flooding
Location: Land North of Bottesford Road Allington
5.4 S21/1301 Permission Granted
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Machin
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of permission S21/0878 (and S21/0879)
Corner House, The Green, Allington, NG32 2EA,
App Type: Listed Building Consent
5.5 S21/1300 Permission Granted
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Machin
Proposal: S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of permission S21/0878 (and S21/0879)
5.6 S21/1453 Permission Granted
Applicant: Mr J A Ellis
Proposal: T1 - Prunus - Fell and remove
Location: Northside Cottage Side Street Allington Lincolnshire NG32 2DZ
5.7 S21/1709
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Walsh Proposal:
Proposed Single Storey Extension to the Lodge and Proposed Extension to Garage. Location: Ashes Farm, Side Street, Allington, NG32 2DZ
6. CORRESPONDENCE
6.1 Age UK has asked if there is anyone who would be willing to volunteer to welcome and register visitors, help them complete a Covid test, register the result, assist with correct donning and doffing of PPE and generally make them welcome at Care homes to help relieve staff.
6.2 Grantham Transport Strategy invite for input to the future of local transport.
6.3 Berkeley Homes re the hedge to the right-hand side on entrance to The Gardens.
6.4 A resident concerned about the speed of tractors through the village.
6.5 SKDC survey re the facilities within the village.
7. FINANCE
7.1 Income was noted since 14 July 2021 to date as outlined in the respective financial reports
7.2 It was resolved to approve the expenditure since 14 July 2021 to date as outlined I n the respective finance reports
7.3 HSBC Bank is changing it terms and conditions, from November the accounts will levy a monthly charge plus each cheque will be charged for.The Clerk presented alternative banks that had been researched with the Co-op Bank being the preferred one.It was proposed by Cllr Mould, seconded Cllr Marsh and unanimously agreed for the Clerk to open an account with the Co-op Bank.
7.4 It was unanimously agreed for the Clerk to move ringfenced money into the saving account from the current account.
8. VILLAGE CROSS
8.1 The total raised so far is £14422.19
8.2 Two quotes for renovation have been received
a) Stamford Stone £17710.00 including VAT plus additional items ie toilets, scaffolding and any other ancillary items.
b) RLS Restoration £16000.00 including VAT.
A further quotation is being sourced.
Each quotation has advised different courses of action.When all quotes have been received, they will be each be considered against the needs.
8.3 Meetings with SKDC planning and other bodies are in place to find out information and gain permission to do the renovation.
9. QUEENS JUBILEE
9.1 It was agreed that there was a need to get all the different groups in the village together for a meeting for planning the event ieWI, Fundraisers, Village hall, Agra
10. BEST KEPT VILLAGE
10.1 Winners of the medium sized village: - First: - Harlaxton, runners up:-Thurlby, Fulbeck.
Winners of the small sized village: - First: - Stubton, runners up:- Swinstead, Welby.
11. PLAYING FIELD
11.1 Bonfire night is to be discussed with The Fundraisers group.
11.2 RoSpa report this year was excellent compared to previous years. A big thank you was given to David Smedley for all the work he has done since the last report.
11.3 It was agreed to purchase new football nets and basketball net.
11.4 The marquee’s damaged tops are in the process of being replaced.
11.5 Playing field hire agreement is being finalised.
11.6 The Petanque is proving to be popular with currently two regular playing times, Thursday and Sunday from 3pm. It was agreed to finance the correct surface material For the area as the current gravel is unsuitable and damaging the players boules.
12. TREE PLANTING
12.1 An application for trees for planting in areas around the village has been sent by Cllr Goodall.
13. AFGANISTAN REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
13.1 Cllr Mould is trying to find out if any assistance in collecting items for the refugees is required. Currently the Sleaford centre is full and has closed its doors to further donations. It appears that housing is the main issue.
14. ST JAMES GRAVEYARD FOOTPATH
14.1 It was agreed to purchase gravel for the footpath to try to prevent the quagmire of previous winters.
15. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Budget
Precept
Storage Facility adaptations
16. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
17 November 2021