October 2023 Minutes
CARRINGTON and NEW BOLINGBROKE TOWN COUNCIL
2 Frith Bank
BOSTON
PE22 7BA
Town Mayor: Councillor Ken Rundle
Deputy Mayor: Councillor Eric Wells
Town Clerk: Mrs Victoria Clark
Email: cnbtowncouncil@gmail.com
Minutes taken by the Town Clerk, Mrs Victoria Clark, at the Meeting of Carrington and New Bolingbroke Town Council, which was held on Tuesday 3 October 2023, in Carrington Village Hall commencing at 7.15pm
Present: Councillors Ken Rundle (Town Mayor), Tim Morgan, Andy Paul and the Clerk
Public forum for a maximum of 10 minutes when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the council
No public in attendance
A maximum further 10 Minutes will be set aside for the meeting to receive reports from Lincolnshire Police, elected Members of Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) and other outside bodies.
Councillor Jones reported that both he and Councillor Ashton still have grant money available
Apologies were received from County/District Councillor Tom Ashton
1. Mayor’s welcome
The Mayor welcomed those attending
2. 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 were given to the Clerk from Councillor Eric Wells (Deputy mayor), on proposal from Councillor Morgan, seconded by Councillor Paul and with no objections, all resolved to accept the reasons given
3. To receive the Declaration of acceptance of office from Members of the council not having previously signed and to be witnessed by the Proper Officer
Those councillors attending have signed the declaration
4. 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
Councillor Morgan declared an interest in item 10d
5. Notes of the Parish Council meeting held on 25 July 2023
To resolve as a correct record and to authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes
On proposal from Councillor Paul, seconded by Councillor Morgan and with no objections, all resolved that the meeting had been Non quorate
6. Financial matters: Previously sent to Councillors, to resolve as correct and authorise payments
a) Bank balance as of 31 August 2023 £26,438.58
All members had received a copy of the August Bank Statement prior to the meeting
7. 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 from the date of this notice and the day on the meeting
No planning application were received
It was noted that the planning department no longer send the Council decision notices. The Clerk will look into this
8. FixMyStreet, Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey
a) Update on damaged foot lamp #2 and the connection of the new column
The broken column is still in situ, the Clerk has been communicating with ELDCs Property services and Councillor Ashton for updates on when this is scheduled to be removed
b) Resurfacing of footpaths
Footpaths on the Main Road through New Bolingbroke and Occupation Lane are scheduled for slurry seal/micro surfacing in 24/25
c) Reducing the 60mph speed limit to connect both 50mph and reduction through New Bolingbroke
The clerk had requested any updates from Highways
d) Tree on verge in New Bolingbroke Main Road reported as a hazard – Update
The tree has been inspected and LCC have reported that other than a bit of dead wood within the branches the tree is healthy.
9. Clerk’s reports, outstanding matters and new matters
a) Village Gates and sign for New Bolingbroke: To receive any updates
Costs will be needed in Spring for gates and installation
b) Telephone Kiosk: To discuss insurance options, public liability only or to include reinstatement
Zurich has added the kiosk to our asset list and it has cover for £2,500
c) Telephone Kiosk: Usage as a micro museum of the area. To receive updates
This still needs someone agree to run it and also the bin needs to be moved to the other side of the kiosk
d) Ownership of The Green: To receive any information and discuss next actions
This is an ongoing matter
e) Councillors independent email addresses: To discuss
Tose councillors in the meeting are using the new council email address
f) The Council owned defibrillator in New Bolingbroke: Maintenance
Councillor Paul will check the defibrillator and report back to the Clerk
10. Information, reports and correspondence
a) Notice board for Carrington Village Hall: Update
Councillor Morgan will speak to the Village Hall Committee and get back to Councillor Rundle
b) Signs for land: To approve proof and cost of £15 each plus VAT
To put on the April agenda
c) Telephone Kiosk: To discuss insurance options, public liability only or to include reinstatement
Duplicated
d) Carrington Village Hall: Requesting a grant of £75 for the purchase of Defibrillator Pads.
On proposal from Councillor Paul, seconded by Councillor Rundle and with no objections it was agreed to grant this amount and the clerk to transfer the monies
11. Next meetings:
The next meeting will be in Carrington Village Hall on 28 November 2023
The Meeting Closed at 20:03