Minutes FY2024/25

 

Public Session.  There was one member of the public present who reported his and his wife’s experiences of incidents when travelling on bicycle along the blind bends in the parish.  The discussions and actions are summarised under 2024/11-10 Highways below.

 

a) ELDC Ward Member.  Cllr A Grist was not present and did not send any reports.

b) LCC Ward Member.  Cllr S Parkin sent her apologies but informed the council that she is meeting with the Highways team next week.

 

Present: Cllr M Exley (ME) (Chairman) Cllr P Maw (Vice Chairman) (PM), Cllr S Cole (SC), and Cllr D Harrison (DH)

Also Present: Mrs N Must (Parish Clerk)

Apologies accepted: LCC Ward Member Cllr S. Parkin

 

2024/11-2 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest.  None declared.

 

2024/11-3 Minutes from 9 September 2024.   It was resolved that the draft minutes were accurate and the Chairman signed the official minutes.

P: PM S: SC, All in favour

 

a) Remembrance Sunday.  Many people attended and a lovely service was held to mark the event.  The Chairman offered a wreath on behalf of the parish council.

 

b) Co-option candidate.  The Chairman and the Parish Clerk met with a resident interested in being co-opted to the parish council.  This will be considered at the next meeting.

 

c) BBC Look North.  The parish council noted that the programme had featured the scarecrow of Peter Levy still on display in the village which entertained television watchers and motorists passing by. This was a positive promotion for the parish and it was agreed that the Vice Chairman would talk to the property owner and let him know of the programme’s suggestion for a Christmas theme.

P: DH S: PM, All in favour

 

a) Speed Indicator Device.  The device has been delivered and will be set up imminently.  The suggested site is along the western access to the village close to Red Hen Nursery.

 

b) Actions from previous meetings. This was noted.

 

c) Correspondence Received.  Noted

i. Victoria Atkins, MP Community Summit. No councillors available to attend.

 

ii. Virtual Meetings Consultation.  The Council discussed and completed the questionnaire which will be submitted to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. In essence the parish council agreed on the broad principle of granting local authorities power to allow remote attendance at formal meetings. The Parish Council also agreed to allow proxy voting under certain circumstances.

 

iii. Notification of Policy Consultation 2026/27 (Legbourne East Wold Church of England Primary School).  The Council had no comments to submit.

 

iv. Lincolnshire Police Engagement Session 16 January 2025. No councillor was available to attend.

 

a. Purchase of new defibrillator. It was resolved to accept the quote from the Department of Health and Social Care of £750 towards a new defibrillator.  This was a considerable saving compared to the equipment available from LIVES.  It was expected that the Community Centre would organise and pay for the installation.

P: PM S: SC, All in favour

 

b. Payments.  The following payments for November 2024 were approved.

P: DH S: SC, All in favour

 

c. Budget Proposal for Financial Year 2025/26.  The Council considered the draft budget proposal prepared by the RFO and agreed to the allocated amounts except for assets maintenance which was increased from £1,350 to £2,500.  The total budget agreed was £9,906 and a precept amount of £6,610, a two percent increase from last year. 

P: DH S: SC, All in favour

 

d. Latest Receipts and Payments and Bank Statements. This was noted.  The Clerk was asked to contact the bank to change the mailing address for bank statements as this was still being sent to a former councillor.

 

a. There were no applications received for consideration.

 

a. Bus Shelter Refurbishment.  This is still work in progress but is expected to start soon.

 

b. Scarecrow Trail.  Only ten scarecrows were taken for the Bonfire Night and the attendance was less than expected.  The Committee will consider moving the bonfire night at the close of the event instead of November.

 

2024/11-9 Legbourne Picnic Site.  It was reported that the anti-social incidents still occur and the suspect vehicles continue to be around.  The Police still need further intelligence to consider options to mitigate the incidents and will continue to monitor the site. The advantages and disadvantages of installing a gate to be provided by LCC were considered. After much discussion, the Council resolved to defer any decision until the Annual Parish Meeting next year to gather the views of residents regarding retaining the picnic site and volunteers to open and close the gate if it is decided to safeguard and install a gate on the site.  The Council authorised the Chairman to meet with the Police on matters relating to incidents on the site.

P: PM S: SC, All in favour

 

a. Blind bends in the parish.  The blind bends near the village shop and the Queen’s Head pub are a major concern especially for cyclists.  There have been many near misses and minor collisions and residents have asked the parish council to push for measures/signs to mitigate incidents.  This issue was reported to the LCC Ward Member who will meet with the Highways Team next week.  The installation of the new speed indicator device near to the pub might help reduce speeding and urge motorists to follow the highway code.  The Council resolved to request an Archer Survey to be situated close to the pub.

 

b. Beck at Mill Lane.  It was reported that a wooden board was displaced. The Clerk to get an update from the LCC Ward Member.

 

c. Househams Lane.  The Clerk to request the LCC Ward Member for an update.

 

d. FixmyStreet reports

i. Lights at Mill Lane.  An energy utility vehicle was seen at the site but the lights are still off.  The Clerk will request a progress report on the Fixmystreet site and ask the LCC Ward Member to provide an update.

 

2024/11-11 Community Centre.  The Committee will meet tomorrow to discuss future events and consider the vital need for more volunteers to help run and organise events.

 

 

The meeting closed at 10:30 pm. 

 

 

 

Signed __________________________________ (Chairman) Date:  ______________

Notes P: Proposed; S: Seconded, Vote