November 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 28 November 2023, in Carrington Village Hall
Present: Councillors Ken Rundle (Town Mayor), Eric Wells (Deputy Town Mayor), Andy Paul and the Clerk
Also present: 3 members of the public
Public forum:
• Committee members from Carrington Village Hall stated where the Council notice board might be sited
Council & committee will meet on site at a mutually convenient time
• The committee members also bought to the attention of the council, the condition of the War Memorial Garden and fixtures
2 members of the public left the meeting
The Meeting started at 19:11
1. Mayor’s welcome:
Those attending were welcomed
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 Tim Morgan, on proposal from Councillor Wells, 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
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 Rundle declared an interest in item 7, S/029/02121/23 (late in)
5. Notes of the Parish Council meeting held on 3 October 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 Rundle and with no objections, all resolved to accept the minutes as a correct record and gave permission for the Mayor to sign them
6. Financial matters: Previously sent to Councillors, to resolve as correct and authorise payments
a) Bank balance as of 31 October 2023 £26,363.58
b) To agree to the purchase of new pads for the Council owned defibrillator in New Bolingbroke
c) V Clark ink cartridges £36.97
d) Knights PLC: November invoice £1,332.00 plus VAT for Works relating to Land dispute (To be paid when invoice received)
On proposal from Councillor Rundle, seconded by Councillor Paul and with no objections, all resolved to pay the invoice total
e) To resolve to give the Clerk delegated powers if needed between meetings to pay Knights PLC for works relating to land dispute, The Clerk to gain permission from the Mayor and inform all members before paying.
On proposal from Councillor Paul, seconded by Councillor Rundle and with no objections, all resolved to grant the Clerk delegated powers to pay invoices once the Mayor had checked them.
f) To review and resolve the budget and precept for 2024/2025
All members had received a copy of the budget and reserves, on proposal from Councillor Paul, seconded by Councillor Wells and with no objections, all resolved to increase the precept request by £5,000 to £15,000, the reason for the increase was due to the Land Dispute at “The Green”, council reserves would also be used if needed
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
LATE IN
S/029/02151/23 Outline erection 5 x 2.5 storey terraced with means of access, layout & scale to be considered. Land at Globe foundry, Main Road, New Bolingbroke
The members had no objection or comments to this application
8. FixMyStreet, Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey
a) Update on damaged foot lamp #2 and the connection of the new column
The stump of the damaged lamp has not yet been removed
b) Resurfacing of footpaths
In July Leila Hardy Highways Manager gave dates of 24/25 for Occupation Lane and in November gave dates for North & South of New Bolingbroke & 25/26
People are now walking on the road in wet weather as the grass has grown over the path
c) Reducing the 60mph speed limit to connect both 50mph and reduction through New Bolingbroke
No Update
9. Clerk’s reports, outstanding matters and new matters
a) Village Gates and sign for New Bolingbroke: To receive quotes and updates
Gate prices are dependent on size, an average cost is £500 and erection of 2 gates and a sign north of the village £500 - £1000 this is for a contractor with road & street works
b) Telephone Kiosk: Usage as a micro museum of the area. To receive updates
A member of the history group has confirmed that she would take on this project, the council will be there to back the project & help when they are needed.
c) Parish Council Engagement Session: To discuss any local issues
All members had received the information
10. Information, reports and correspondence
a) Ownership of The Green: To receive any information and updates
Updates were given
b) Notice board for Carrington Village Hall: Update
Discussed in the public forum
11. Next meetings:
Tuesday January 30 2024 in New Bolingbroke Town Hall at 7pm
The meeting was closed at 19:48