Parish Council ’Cabinet‘ reshuffle!
A depleted Parish Council sat this month; the Clerk was on holiday, apologies were received from Councillor Neil Summers and our district and county councillors and news of the resignation of Councillor Jill Burr.
Parish Councillors took the opportunity to thank Jill Burr for all her good work whilst a member of the Council and to wish her well for the future.
Reports
- Police – Councillor Graham Jones reported on the theft of a bicycle and items from unlocked cars in Potterhanworth. Despite previous requests, the information provided by the police in their written reports is very basic and the Clerk is to ask again that for the information to be of real use to the public and to help us play our part in reducing crime, we need to know rather more!
- Clerk - Information on a proposed new bench at the end of the bridleway (costs kindly donated by a resident) were circulated.
- Wasps Nest Grit Bin - The residents of Wasps Nest (as the principle users) are to be asked where they wish the new bin to be sited.
Councillor Ian Goldsworthy had, on behalf of the Parish Council, read all 97 pages of the draft Plan and prepared a suggested response from the Parish Council. This can be read in its entirety on the Parish Council website.
Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd
Councillors Goldsworthy and Jones had met with a representative from Vattenfall and learnt that following the recent public consultation, the project size was now to be reduced from 23 to 20 turbines and the development moved further away from houses and the River Witham. Recent news that future subsidies would not continue at the same level or the Prime Minister’s comments that there were enough on-shore windfarms in Lincolnshire were not commented on and it was still currently proposed to put in a planning application next autumn/winter. Neither would Vattenfall confirm or deny that there was insufficient capacity in the National Grid to deal with the Wind Farm’s output – as had been claimed by some people recently - but said that discussions were continuing with Western Power on this particular point.
The six monthly budget report was circulated and showed that the Council’s expenditure was broadly in line with projections. However, it was agreed that a close eye would continue to be kept on avoiding unnecessary costs. A letter had been received from NKDC asking that each Parish Council add £1000 for meeting the costs of electing parish councillors next May to its precept for 2015/16. This was considered a rather large proportion of our small budget and clarification is being sought.
The long awaited plans for the proposed remodeling of the Village Hall were circulated and will be discussed at the next Project Team meeting. Councillor Williams is to replace Mrs Burr and Councillor Goldsworthy is taking over from Councillor Tyler for the next phase of this project. The plans are attached and if anyone has any queries, suggestions or any other positive input please do not hesitate to let either the Parish Clerk or one of the Project Team members know. It is intended to have the plans and suggestions on show at the next Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 2 December.
Two taster sessions have been well advertised and we are hopeful that this initiative will be a resounding success.
It was agreed to give a grant of £250 to the Parish Church towards its costs in maintaining the churchyard.
Councillor Jones agreed to take over producing the Welcome Pack from Mrs Burr. Councillor Faulkner said that he will know when new people move into the Peter Sowerby houses and other new arrivals could be reported by the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators. In this way, it was hoped that a Pack would be given to all new residents as soon as they move into the village.
Councillor Williams asked that seeds donated by National Rail for village space enhancement be sown along the back edge of the Village Green by the wood (opposite the Church). This was agreed and a one metre strip will be roped off while the seed has a chance to grow.
Councillors Reports
- No news yet on Nocton Hall.
- SID has returned although we have not yet received the new speed aware signs.
- The street light outside Halls Yard is to be checked as it appears not to be very bright.
- A lawnmower has now been purchased which will negate the need for the NKDC to cut our Village Green (and the subsequent cost that this entails).
Before the meeting mince pies and a glass of cheer will be available together with a chance to see the proposed Village Hall plans and suggestions.
Remember “It seems impossible until it is done!”
Councillor MaryAnn Williams
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