February 2021 Minutes
Notes taken by the Clerk at the meeting of Carrington Parish Council, which was held on Tuesday 23th February 2021 via video conference commencing at 6.00pm
Any member of the public or press can join the meeting via this link
(These notes will be checked at the next meeting before the council amends/approves them as a correct record)
Present: Cllr. K. Rundle (Chairman), Cllr. A. Paul, Cllr. E. Wells and the Clerk, Mrs Victoria Clark
Also present L.C.C/E.L.D.C Cllrs T. Ashton and N. Jones (Joining the meeting at Item 9)
Public forum:
As there were no public attending, the meeting started at 6.00pm
Apologies for absence To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk prior to the meeting
Apologies with reasons had been previously given to Clerk from Cllr. T. Morgan, Cllr. T. Ducker, Cllr. J. Hayes, Cllr. R. Thompson and Cllr. I. Thompson. On proposal from Cllr. Paul and seconded by Cllr. Wells all resolved to accept the reasons given
Declarations of interest (if any) To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests
None Given
Notes of the parish council meetings held on 24th November 2020
To resolve as a correct record and to authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes
On proposal from Cllr. Wells and seconded by Cllr. Paul, with no objections all resolved to accept the notes of the 24th November 2020 as a correct record of the meeting and gave permission for the Chairman to sign them
Payments to be approved Previously sent to members of the council
On proposal from Cllr. Wells and seconded by Cllr. Paul, with no objections all resolved to approve the payments totalling £2,808.00
Cash book & bank statement – To 31st January to be approved
On proposal from Cllr. Paul and seconded by Cllr. Wells all agreed that the Cash Book and Bank Statement balanced
Grant policy – Resolve to approve
All members had previously received a draft policy to approve or change. On proposal from Cllr. Paul and seconded by Cllr. Wells, with no objections all resolved to adopt this Grant Policy
Planning – Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - To consider and make observations on all planning applications received and to note planning approvals, refusals, enforcement complaints and appeal decisions advised by the District Council – To include those received between 16th – 23rd February 2021
No planning application had been received
Correspondence received, events and updates
Directional signage on Main Road Carrington Opposite Stickney Lane
This has been reported several times, the Clerk reported again on Fix My Street with photos ref: 389877
Stickney Lane is also known as Hall Lane; the Clerk will report it as this if no action is taken
Due to several accidents with vehicles overshooting the junction the Clerk reported on Fix My Street with photos that more signage is needed before the junction ref: 389874
Foot lamp Missing due to accident
This has been reported several times - The clerk reported it again on Fix My Street this time with photos and was informed that it is the responsibility of E.L.D.C
The Clerk reported it to E.L.D.C who passed it on to the Property department ref: ELC-2125006, the Clerk was then informed that it had been passed to the contractor but the time scale is unknown
Gauges in verges due to accident North of New Bolingbroke
The Clerk reported this on Fix My Street however the reply was that the verge would mend and no action would be taken
It was agreed that this could be a hazard if a vehicle drove onto the verge and that a letter to the company that owns the vehicle which caused this should be sent asking for them to mend the verge
Action: The Clerk to write to the company
Lobby Day
The Clerk had previously sent all members information from L.A.L.C regarding the continuation of the legislation allowing councils to continue to meet remotely after the expiration date of the current regulations of 7th May 2021. It was agreed that this would be beneficial and practical.
The Clerk had previously sent a draft of reasons for the above to be approved, no other reasons were added
Action: The Clerk to send to all members for the opportunity to suggest further reasons for this to be passed
Action: When all reasons are added, the clerk to send to Matt Warman MP
Burials training
The Clerk is booked onto this virtual training over 2 sessions in April and Fishtoft Parish has agreed to pay half the cost
Community LED Housing
The new home in Occupation Road is not yet occupied
Action: The Clerk to contact the new resident after they move in
L.A.L.C Facebook page @LincsALC
Information for those with a Face Book account
Lincolnshire county council & East Lindsey district councillors report – Cllrs. T. Ashton and N. Jones
E.L.D.C Cllr. N. Jones was let into the meeting
The Council was offered £750 for their project that includes keeping the community informed and would include Covid updates. It was mentioned that a bench might also be beneficial to those residents walking for exercise. Thanks were given and it was agreed that Cllr. Ashton would communicate with the Clerk regarding the form.
The Council were asked if the refuse collection was back on schedule, it was confirmed that it was
The Council were informed that the housing strategy would be available soon and were urged to complete the relevant parts.
Future meetings
All agreed with the proposed forward meeting dates starting at 6pm and via video conferencing until further notice
Next meeting – Tuesday 30th March 2021 via Zoom video conferencing at 6pm
The meeting closed at 6.30pm