Minutes 2022

WADDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL                                  

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON 11th JULY 2022

IN THE COMMUNITY HUB

Present:        Councillors:          Barling, Gallagher, Hallam, Kenyon,

    Ms Norman, Sanders (Chair), Spence,

Clerk:                   Mrs Smith, 

OFFICIAL BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL

1.   Apologies for absence. (Reasons to be given to the Clerk in advance of the meeting)

Apologies were received from Mrs Belli, Barnshaw, Bayston, Edwards, Mrs Hopkins, Newman, Stewart and Williams.

2.   Declarations of interest for any agenda item.

None.

3.  Signing of the minutes.  To accept the Clerk’s notes from the meeting held on 13th June 2022.

It was proposed by Cllr Gallagher and seconded by Cllr Norman that the minutes of 13th June were a true record of the meeting, and they were agreed to be signed.

5 agreed, 1 Abstention, Carried.

4.   Finance

a)   Monthly finance report – to receive and accept the monthly finance report.

It was proposed by Cllr gGallagher and seconded by Cllr Ms Norman that the finance report be accepted.

All agreed.  Carried.

b)   Signing of cheques. To resolve to authorise the BACS payments listed by the RFO. And certify invoices.

It was proposed by Cllr Gallagher and seconded by Cllr Sanders that the BACS payments and invoices could be signed.

All agreed.  Carried.

Cllr Barling entered the meeting.

5.   Clerks Report and Correspondence.

The Clerk informed that the previous week they had had two residents come to the office about the grass cutting.  They had both been unpleasant, with one being aggressive from the minute they walked in.  The handymen had been asked to strim the banks on the Hiltop, but last week, one had been on holiday, and one had got covid.  Therefore, they would be starting it tomorrow.   The Clerk had purchased some signage and equipment to help them do the work. 

The Clerk informed that along with the Chairman she had been down to the Hiltop to look at what was required.  They agreed that the Rectory Lane junction was difficult to pull out of even when the grass was cut, so the Chairman had suggested a mirror, to help with visibility, which the Clerk has now purchased. 

The plans have now been submitted for the new road at the Village Hall. 

The paperwork for the S106 from NK has been submitted, for the Pitsford Close playground maintenance, £32,896.55 over 10 years.

The two new monkey walls are to be installed on Thursday and Friday this week, at Sidney Hall Field and the Village Hall.

District Councillor Pennell entered the meeting.

It was proposed by Cllr Gallagher and seconded by Cllr Barling that they go out of session to allow Cllr Pennell to give his report.

All agreed, carried.

See open forum for Cllr Pennell’s report.

It was proposed by Cllr Gallagher and seconded by Cllr Barling that they go back into session.

All agreed. Carried.

6.   Matters arising from the last meeting.  Only for discussion.

None.

7.   To discuss and adopt the New Code of Conduct.  

It was proposed by Cllr Gallagher and seconded by Cllr Kenyon that they adopt the new code of conduct.

All agreed.  Carried.

8.   Re-adopt the orders / regulations / Terms of reference.

            i.   Social media Policy

It was proposed by Cllr Norman and seconded by Cllr Barling that they adopt the social media policy.

All agreed.  Carried.

          ii.   HR Committee

It was proposed by Cllr Norman and seconded by Cllr Barling that they adopt the HR Committee orders.

All agreed.  Carried.

iii.   Freedom of Information.

It was proposed by Cllr Norman and seconded by Cllr Barling that they adopt the Freedom of Information Policy.

All agreed.  Carried.

9.   S106 payment from the Persimmon Site.  To discuss the S106 payment to be claimed from NKDC.

The Clerk informed that she had received notification from NKDC regarding claiming the S106 payment of £15,665.45 for off site play equipment. 

In March 2021 Cllr Edwards had received some quotes for play equipment, therefore, the Clerk had contacted Sovereign Play and asked them for the quotes to be updated.

It was proposed by Cllr Barling and seconded by Cllr Gallagher that they go ahead with the equipment as previously quoted for and submit the paperwork.

All agreed.  Carried.

10.   Damage to the Aeroplane on Sidney Hall Field.  To discuss the damage to the aeroplane.

The Council were shown photos of the damage.  The age of the aeroplane, who used it and the cost of the repairs required were discussed.

It was proposed by Cllr Gallagher and seconded by Cllr Norman that they demolish the aeroplane.

All agreed, carried.

The Clerk will look at replacements and bring them to the next meeting.

11.   Urgent matters for attention – Items which the Chairman is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency due to special circumstances.

None.

12.   ‘In Camera’ item.

It was proposed by Cllr Barling and seconded by Cllr Gallagher that in view of the special/confidential nature of the business about to be transacted it is advisable in the public interest that the press and public be temporarily excluded and they are instructed to withdraw.

All agreed.  Carried.

1.  Redwood Drive Community Centre.  To discuss public consultation.

It was proposed by Cllr Gallagher and seconded by Cllr Norman that they proceed with the public consultation document once the amendments are made.

All agreed. 

A meeting will be held on Monday 5th September to discuss the distribution of the document.

Public Consultation events will take place on

Wednesday 21st September, 3pm to 7pm, in Redwood Drive Community Centre

Monday 26th September, 3pm to 7pm, in the Community Hub

13.  Date of the next meeting.  The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 12th Sep 2022 in the Community Hub.

Meeting closed at 8.50pm.

Open Forum

Resident

Dr Butter, Ash Lane, informed that he was concerned about the mowing of the grass verges, and how the banks are not being mown.  It is making the village look untidy.

Cllr Spence informed that he had been approached by a resident about the grass not being cut and how it was dangerous to pull out of Rectory Lane.

The Chairman informed that the Council would look into it.

County Cllr Tom Dyer, CC Report

Cllr Dyer informed that highways scheme that he had reported on last month, had been put back to the 25th July and it would be completed in a different order.

            Hollywell Road

            Far Lane and Manor Lane

            Brant Road

Hilltop and Tinkers Lane

He informed that he had received some complaints about the roads that had received surface dressing, the dressing had moved, exposing tar in places.  Highways have been out and thrown some more dressing on it and will come back later and sweep the roads.

Highways have also announced some footpath micro surfacing to take place on Grantham Road, Bar Lane and Melbourne Way.

District Cllr Peter Burley, NKDC Report

Cllr Burley informed that the Community Champion awards were open again for nominations, details can be found on line.

There are some code of conduct online briefings taking place on the 19th July, 4th August and 5th September.

Its that time of year again for the Annual canvass for the electoral roll.

Fly tipping NKDC have recently received £11,598 in fines from fly tipping. 

District Cllr Lance Pennell, NKDC Report

Cllr Pennell informed that the Covid cases are increasing, the District Council management team are considering how to react if it continues.

The deadline for the Community Champion awards is the 9th September and there are an arrange of categories.

Planning Committee is now made up of 15 Councillors, who cover all the areas.

District Cllr Lindsey Cawrey, NKDC Report

Cllr Cawrey sent her apologies.