2022 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Allington Parish Council

Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held at Allington Village Hall

20 July 2022

Attendees       Cllr Plummer                           Cllr Mould

Cllr Scott                                 Cllr Sharp

Cllr Goodall

Janet Morton Clerk

Guests            District Councillor Mark Whittington

DC Mark Whittington informed the council that Robert Leadenham of Denton Parish Council would like all the local villages to join forces in a community speed watch scheme sharing the community speed guns.  This would reduce costs for the villages wishing to participate.

A resident reported that they were forced off the road by a tractor and trailer in the middle of the village.  It has been noted that they are travelling too fast within the village.  It was agreed that a letter will be sent to all the local farmers asking them to reduce their speed within the confines of the village itself.

1. WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN

Cllr Plummer welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2. APOLOGIES: TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN

Cllr Marsh – on holiday

Cllr Reynolds – Work commitments

3. TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011

No declarations of Members interests in relation to agenda items declared.

No requests for dispensations from Members received.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was resolved to accept the Clerk’s notes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 11 May 2022 to be approved as minutes.

5. CORRESPONDENCE

Clerks’ correspondence and to resolve to agree any subsequent actions.

Parishioner requesting to know who owned some land as a possibility to keep his bees on.

Overgrown Trees and hedges along Side Street – DC Mark Whittington informed that it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain trees and hedges adjacent to roads and footpaths.

Pensions Regulator has been updated for the next 3 years.

RoSpa will be doing the Play equipment inspection in August.

Minerals and Waste Consultation via LCC

Lives invitation

Sewstern Lane Review by SKDC

Zero Carbon Grant

Archers Survey re Peach Lane and Sedgebrook Road – It was reported that there was no significant speeding along these 2 roads. Average speed along Peach Lane was 18mph and 28mph on Sedgebrook Road.  2 minor incidents on Peach Lane not caused by speeding in the last 3 years and non on Sedgebrook Road.

6. FINANCE

Income was noted since 11 May 2022 as outlined in the respective Finance Reports.

It was resolved to approve the expenditure since 11 May 2022 as outlined in the respective Finance Reports. Proposed by Cllr Sharp, 2nd Cllr Mould agreed unanimously.

It was resolved to approve the Quarterly Accounts for April to June 2022.  Proposed by Cllr Scott, 2nd Cllr Mould, unanimously agreed.

It was agreed to appoint LALC as the Internal Auditor for the Years ending 31st March 2023 & 31st March 2024.  Proposed by Cllr Scott, 2nd Cllr Goodall, unanimously agreed.

7. VILLAGE CROSS

It was announced with great delight that the Village Cross has now been restored according to Heritage England’s specifications.  It took 16 months of fundraising and discussions from the start to finish. 

The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who contributed and assisted with this project especially as there were no grants forthcoming

Cllr Plummer suggested that a plaque with concise historic information be placed where one of the benches is sited and moving the bench sideways.  Cllr Sharp said he would source a polycarbonate plaque until the final plaque could be purchased. It was agreed to proceed with the moving of the bench as long as the total costings could be kept to around £200. Proposed by Cllr Goodall, 2nd Cllr Scott, unanimously agreed.

It was agreed that the opening ceremony would take place when the initial work was completed.

8. QUEEN'S JUBILEE

Cllr Scott who co-ordinated the events over the Jubilee weekend reported that it went very well only the Sunday was spoilt with the rain.  Lots of praise has been received from attendees.

The final expenses for the event have been sent to SKDC payment from the Jubilee grant.

The planting of trees to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee was discussed.  Possibly 7 oaks, one for each decade of the Queens reign to be planted.  Possible sites to be reviewed by Cllr Goodall and Cllr Sharp.

9. PLAYING FIELD

It was agreed that the MUGA playing surface was needing some care.  A quotation for a deep clean and re sand has been received.  Clerk to check full price including the sand and if under £1000 to go ahead.  Proposed by Cllr Scott, 2nd Cllr Mould, unanimously agreed.

To discuss the internal layout of the ‘shed’. This is ongoing.

Sadly, John Slater has decided to stand down as Chair of the Playing Field Fundraisers.  Many thanks to John for all his hard work and dedication over the years promoting events and raising funds for new projects at the Playing Field.  Cllr John Plummer has stepped into this position.

10. PLANNING

To consider the following planning applications-

S22/1066 Extension to side of property. St James, Side Street, Allington. Permission Granted

S22/0854 Erection of 2 prefabricated garages. Plot 74 & 75 The Green, Allington Gardens. Permission Granted

S22/0749 Extension to side and front of property. 46 Park Road, Allington. Permission Granted

11. RED PHONE BOX

The Red Phone Box has been purchased, awaiting the date for siting.

12. DPI

DPI forms received from Councillors in attendance.

13. PARISH WEBSITE

To consider using the LALC recommended person for maintaining the Parish Website.

It was agreed to keep the maintenance of the Website within the Council with Cllr Goodall keeping it updated.

14. COMMITTEES

Playing Field Committee – Cllr Marsh, Cllr Sharp, Cllr Scott.

Planning Committee – Cllr Goodall, Cllr Mould, Cllr Reynolds.

Personnel Committee – Cllr Reynolds, Cllr Scott, Cllr Goodall

15. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Zero Carbon Parish Funding

Speed watch update

Jubilee Tree Planting

Playing Field Shed review

Red Phone Box update

Village Cross plaque

16. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

            Wednesday 7th September