September 2023 Minutes
Allington Parish Council
Minuttes of Parish Council Meeting held at Allington Village Hall
8 September 2023
Attendees
Cllr Marsh
Cllr Baron
Cllr Lowes
Cllr Reynolds
Cllr Storer
Cllr Plummer
Janet Morton (Clerk & RFO)
Guests
District Councillor Mark Whittington
1 resident
1. WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIR
Cllr Marsh welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. APOLOGIES: TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN
Cllr Marvin – On vacation
District Councillor Rob Leadenham
District Councillor Pam Bosworth
3. TO RECEIVE DECLARIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011
No declarations of Members interests in relation to agenda items.
No requests for dispensations from Members.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was resolved to accept the Clerk’s notes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on 12 July 2023 to be approved as minutes.
Proposed by Cllr Storer, seconded by Cllr Baron unanimously agreed.
5. CLERKS REPORT
Correspondence.
Clerks’ correspondence and to resolve to agree any subsequent actions.
South Kesteven District Council Climate Action Strategy Consultation
Lincolnshire Highways: We need YOUR local knowledge about YOUR local roads
Connect to Support Lincolnshire Website to promote local activities
Resident regarding overgrown trees on Side Street
Request to use the tennis nets
Resident with concerns regarding fencing along Cow Lady Lane
Resident with concerns regarding the hedges on Sedgebrook Road – District Councillor Whittington is talking to Lincolnshire Highways to suggest a visit and order the land owner to cut the hedgerows back.
Proposed Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25
Finance
Income from 12 July 2023 as outlined in the respective Finance Reports was noted.
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Date |
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Amount |
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18-Jul-23 |
Car Parking |
60.00 |
|
05-Aug-23 |
Bank Interest |
28.01 |
|
Total Income |
88.01 |
|
Date |
|
Amount |
VAT |
|
21-Jul-23 |
Beermat Brewing |
199.20 |
|
|
21-Jul-23 |
Oakham Ales |
236.78 |
|
|
21-Jul-23 |
Ferry Ales Brewery |
244.80 |
|
|
21-Jul-23 |
8 Sail Brewery |
185.40 |
|
|
21-Jul-23 |
Zest Brewery |
179.69 |
|
|
21-Jul-23 |
Scott Burland |
60.00 |
|
|
21-Jul-23 |
Laptop Stand (J Morton) |
8.48 |
|
|
21-Jul-23 |
Wild Flower Seeds (A Whincupp) |
22.80 |
|
|
22-Jul-23 |
P E Hempstead 56810 |
415.50 |
69.25 |
|
23-Jul-23 |
HMRC |
336.20 |
|
|
24-Jul-23 |
Opus Energy |
77.43 |
3.68 |
|
24-Jul-23 |
LALC Website Maintenance |
102.00 |
17.00 |
|
24-Jul-23 |
LALC Internal Audit |
240.00 |
40.00 |
|
24-Jul-23 |
LALC Website Maintenance |
102.00 |
17.00 |
|
24-Jul-23 |
Keyboard & mouse (J Morton) |
23.99 |
4.00 |
|
26-Jul-23 |
Smith Construction MUGA clean |
800.40 |
133.40 |
|
26-Jul-23 |
Bank Charges |
5.00 |
|
|
11-Aug-23 |
Items for toilets (S Ashley) |
9.55 |
|
|
11-Aug-23 |
LALC Annual Training Scheme |
96.00 |
16.00 |
|
11-Aug-23 |
Phenomenal Fireworks |
500.00 |
83.33 |
|
11-Aug-23 |
Office Equipment (J Morton) |
28.47 |
4.76 |
|
11-Aug-23 |
Speed Gun (J Morton) |
182.30 |
|
|
12-Aug-23 |
Election Charges |
1202.56 |
|
|
13-Aug-23 |
P E Hempstead 56897 |
415.50 |
69.25 |
|
11-Aug-23 |
RLSS |
60.00 |
|
|
26-Aug-23 |
Bank Charges |
5.00 |
|
|
29-Aug-23 |
Opus Energy |
32.48 |
1.55 |
|
29-Aug-23 |
Scott Burland (Car Park) |
3760.00 |
|
|
|
Salaries |
1560.94 |
|
|
|
Total |
11092.47 |
459.22 |
It was resolved to approve the expenditure since 12 July 2023 as outlined in the respective Finance Reports. Proposed by Cllr Baron seconded by Cllr Storer unanimously agreed.
It was suggested that the outside light at the playing field should be changed to one with a movement sensor to reduce costs.
The Budget reviewed and agreed proposed by Cllr Plummer, seconded by Cllr Reynolds, unanimously agreed
6. DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORT
Community Speed watch is progressing, DC Rob Leadenham is in the process of setting up training sessions dates. He will inform the Parish Councils as soon as he has some dates.
DC Mark Whittington is trying to get the speed limit reduced on the A52 from Grantham to Bottesford to try and prevent accidents. All the local Parish Councils are joining forces to support this action which spans 3 counties. Local residents support is also required. Allington Parish Council agreed to support this action.
7. PLANNING
To consider the following planning applications-
S22/2440 Permission Granted
Date Received: 9th February 2023
Applicant: Mr & Mrs M Barnett
Proposal: Change of use of barns to residential annexe including single storey extension and erection of link extension including enlargement of residential curtilage
Location: Chestnut Farm Bottom Street Allington Lincolnshire NG32 2DT
S23/1054 Permission Granted
Date Received: 6th June 2023
Applicant: Mrs Anne Jackson
Proposal: Section 211 notice to remove four Cypress trees.
Location: Allington Hall Bottesford Road Allington Lincolnshire NG32 2DH
S23/1491
Applicant: Janet Morton
Proposal: GT2 - removal of deadwood Location:
Land At The Green, Allington,
App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice
S23/1352 Permission Granted
Applicant: Janet Morton
Proposal: GT1 - clearance around telephone wires Location:
Land At Park Avenue, Allington,
App Type: Trees in CA - Section 211 Notice
S23/1431
Proposal: Removal of approx. 1530 metres of self-set hedgerow to prevent future flooding of farmland and improve management of the land.
Location: Marston Lane Allington Lincolnshire NG32 2DY
FOR: Mr R Smith
S23/1017 Permission Granted
Date Received: 30th May 2023
Applicant: Mr Chris McCabe
Proposal: Erection of 2(no) detached 1.5 storey dwellings following demolition of the existing dwelling. Location: The Rookery, The Green Allington Lincolnshire NG32 2EA
Concerns were raised regarding the removal of the ‘self-seeded’ hedgerow along Marston Lane. It is believed that the hedge has been there for well over 30 years and would have a detrimental effect on the wildlife and natural habitat. It was agreed to put the concerns to SKDC planning.
Cllr Baron spoke about The Rookery and how disappointed he is with SKDC planning department who totally ignored all the comments from the Parish Council and residents of Allington. Cllr Baron believes the Parish Council should write to the Chief Executive asking for a review of the recording of the meeting. It was unanimously agreed to follow this action.
8. VILLAGE IN BLOOM
Planters around the village
Suggestions were put forward regarding the potential purchase of various types of flower containers. Some of which would have a dual purpose in protecting the edges of The Green from traffic.
Tree pruning around the Village, Park Road, Community Wood trees - This is now
Planning has been applied for dead wooding and trimming trees. The work will be carried out when all permissions have been received.
9. PLAYING FIELD
MUGA – Further deep cleans of the matting will take place, hopefully extending the life of the flooring.
MUGA – Cllr Plummer continues to research the replacement fencing for the damaged areas.
Car Park – Cllr Marsh reported on the car park extension which was agreed during a changeover of councillors due to the elections. Unfortunately, it was not noticed prior to the agreement that the contract quote was for a smaller extension than was required. Processes will now be put in place to prevent this type of error recurring in future. The hedgerow and undergrowth will be cut back to create more space and a further extension into the field will be considered in the future.
The advisory group is to meet to discuss the way forward and present to the council for consideration at the next meeting.
The new posts require protection from strimming - clerk to organise.
Cllr Plummer and Cllr Lowes agreed to move excess bollards that are at the top of the car park into the Shed.
Childrens play area flooring – Clerk is looking for grants to assist with the cost of replacement flooring.
Toilet update – Cllr Plummer gave costings for putting a ply sheet over the front of the toilet doors and treating at a cost of around £100. Proposed Cllr Baron, seconded Cllr Reynolds unanimously agreed
10. DEFIBRILLATORS
Save a life – Cllr Baron is looking for and collating a list people who would like to attend the session in December.
Red phone box and playing field defibs have had a quote for fitting both by a qualified electrician and will be certificated at £530 plus VAT. Cllr Storer proposed and Cllr Plummer seconded unanimously agreed.
It was agreed that the playing field defibrillator needs a lock, preferably with a key if the cabinet allows to help prevent damage.
First Aid Mental Health Champion – Cllr Storer volunteered to become Allington’s champion.
11. HIGHWAYS
6 x 30 mph signs have been given to the council for around the village. It was agreed to place
1 x exiting the village near red house gardens, 3 x on each entry to the village, 1 x bottom street, 1 x Bottesford Road to the playing field. Cllr Lowes volunteered to put them up.
Community speed watch – The speed camera has been purchased; other material required to be sourced by the clerk. Only 6 residents have emailed the clerk to become a speed watch volunteer.
The signs entering the village require updating showing the best kept village winning years– clerk to research.
Sedgebrook Road hedges – District Councillor Mark Whittington is in contact with Lincolnshire Highways regarding the overgrown hedgerows along Sedgebrook Road.
12. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Playing Field Toilet
Community Speed Watch
Village in Bloom
A52 speed reduction
MUGA fencing
Defibs
Policies
13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
8 November 2023
Closed session if required