October 2024 DRAFT 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 29 October 2024, in New Bolingbroke Town Hall
Present: Councillors:
Ken Rundle (Town Mayor),
Eric Wells (Deputy Town Mayor),
Tim Morgan,
Andy Paul,
Richard Wiggall,
Mike Forward
Clerk.
Also present:
County/District Councillor Tom Ashton
District Councillor Neil Jones
two members of public
Public Forum:
A member of the public brought to the council's attention the deteriorating condition of the path from Station Row and going North, specifically noting the presence of potholes. They were requested to submit photos with measurements to the Clerk, who will report the issue on FixMyStreet.
The council clarified that it has been advocating for the pathway’s repair with the highways department for many years, and this work is now currently scheduled for 2026/2027.
The resident also raised concerns regarding the 50mph speed limit. They were informed that this limit was previously 60mph before the parish council successfully got a reduction to 50mph. The council has since continued efforts to lower the limit further. With the assistance of County Councillor Tom Ashton, this matter will be reviewed in early 2025, and there is optimism for a successful outcome.
County and District council updates:
Councillor Ashton and Councillor Jones
Updated those present of the county council budgeting, Drainage Authorities costs, Mayoral County Combined Authority and highways repairs.
Also discussed were the funding available for small village projects, Councillor fund and defibrillators, with a contribution to the installation.
The meeting was opened at 19:07
1. Mayor’s welcome:
Our thoughts are with Sandra Brown, who sadly passed away. Sandra was co-opted onto the council in 2005 and later served as Vice Chairman. She was also a dedicated committee member for many years at New Bolingbroke Town Hall, spending much of that time as Chairman.
2. Apologies for absence: To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk prior to the meeting
All Members of the council were present
3. 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
4. Notes of the Town Council meeting held on 24 September 2024
To resolve as a correct record and to authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes
On proposal from Councillor Wells seconded by Councillor Paul and with no objections, all resolved to accept the minutes as a correct record and gave permission for the Chairman to sign them
5. Financial matters: Previously sent to Councillors, to resolve as correct and authorise payments
a) Bank statement for 30 September 2024 £25,959.76 including £7,500 received from ELDC for the 2nd half of the precept
All members have received a copy of the bank statement
b) To receive and approve the cash book to 30 September 2024
All members have received a copy of the cash book and agree with the transactions
c) To approve & sign Bank Reconciliation to 30 September 2024
All members have received a copy of the bank reconciliation and agree with the balance, the Clerk and Chairman signed it
d) Payments: To approve
i. Poppy Wreath £25.00 plus £5.00 donation = £30.00
On proposal from Councillor Wells seconded by Councillor Wiggall and with no
objections, all resolved to approve the payment, a cheque is preferred by the RBL Poppy Appeal representative
e) To consider costs for the 2025-26 budget to be resolved at the November meeting
Councillors will let the Clerk know of any extra budget items to be considered
6. 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
a) S/029/01428/24 Extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation - Ramsdale, Main Road, New Bolingbroke, PE22 7LN
A reply has been sent on 17/10/24: No objections, this does not increase the properties foot print by any great degree and is a fairly low impact extension.
7. FixMyStreet, Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey
a) Resurfacing of footpaths – To receive any updates
The Clerk is in contact with highways regarding the scheduled resurfacing in 2026/2027
Councillors agreed they would have a walk around & send pictures to the clerk so that these can be sent to highways.
b) Reducing the 60mph speed limit to connect both 50mph and reduction through New Bolingbroke: To receive any updates
This matter will be reviewed in early 2025 and Councillor Ashton will keep the Clerk informed of the date of the meeting.
c) Overgrown bushes at Bus shelter and litter within: Update
The Council’s Handyman has cleared the litter
8. Clerk’s reports, outstanding matters and new matters
a) Village Gates, sign and posts for New Bolingbroke: Update
Highways have sent the paperwork to be returned for approval
b) To discuss jobs that need completing for the handyman Darren
It was decided that as highways were taking their time in cutting back the foliage at the bus shelter that Darren would be asked to do this and also to tidy the war memorial before Remembrance Sunday.
c) To note that a certificate of public liability has been received from Darren Kingdon
9. Information, reports and correspondence
a) Ownership of The Green: Transfer of Green TR1 for approval to sign
It was resolved at the meeting on 24 September 2024 that Councillors Rundle & Wells should sign the Transfer documents, all members had received a copy and had no objections, the Clerk witnessed Councillors Rundle and Wells signing the document
b) Notice board for Carrington Village Hall: To receive any updates
No updates
c) Telephone Kiosk: Usage as a micro museum of the area. To receive any updates
No updates
d) To discuss the costs, positions and maintenance of planters within Carrington and New Bolingbroke
It was agreed that the councillors would have a walk around to identify where the planters could be sited and what sizes would be needed.
This information will be sent to the Clerk at least one week before the next meeting so that costs can be gained.
It was also agreed that this could be a village project that could be available for funding.
10. Defibrillator: To receive updates on checks and health
The dating on the pads is confusing, the Clerk will ask LIVES to clarify it.
11. Next meeting/s:
Tuesday 26 November 2024 (Budget meeting) Carrington Village Hall 7.15pm
The meeting was closed at: 19:40