July 2022 Minutes
Hagworthingham Parish Council
Notes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 4 July 2022 commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Present: With Cllrs Edmund Done in the Chair, there were present, Cllrs – Mark Clayton, Mrs Heather Devereux, David Freeman, Mrs Jan Hewitt
In attendance: Clerk Mrs Susan Archibald
Also present: LCC Cllr Hugo Marfleet (part)
3 members of the public
The Chairman opened the public forum where concerns were once again raised over the state of the village footpaths; the Clerk undertook to raise these concerns with LCC and the County Councillor.
Speeding on the A158 was discussed and the results of a recent Archers survey would be considered later in the meeting.
The Chairman declared the meeting opened at 7.35 p.m.
1. Chairman’s Announcements
There were none.
2. Apologies for absence and reasons given
It was
RESOLVED – That apologies with valid reasons for absence be accepted from Cllrs Hammond and Powell.
3. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 not previously notified and/or consideration of any written request for Dispensation
Cllr Done wished to declare a non-pecuniary interest in relation to payment to be made to the Church. Cllr Freeman wished to declare a pecuniary interest in relation to payments for room hire.
4. Notes of the Annual meeting of the Council held on Monday 16 May 2022 to be approved as Minutes and signed by the Chairman at a later date
It was proposed by Cllr Devereux, seconded by Cllr Hewitt and:-
RESOLVED – That the notes of the Annual meeting of the Council held on Monday 16 May 2022, with the correction with regard to web maintenance rather than web hosting (min 93(b) 16.5.22 refers), be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
5. To receive the notes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on Monday 16 May 2022
Members received the notes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on Monday 16 May 2022
6. Trees and Highways Matters
The Clerk advised the meeting of the site visit to view tree issues in the lay–by on the main road.
She also updated the meeting on the result of a recent Archer’s Survey carried out by LRSP which found no evidence of significant sustained speeding in the village.
Following discussion around several tree and highway matters:-
It was
RESOLVED – (a) That the Clerk reports back to LCC Tree officer regarding overgrown trees in lay-by, at main road outside JJ’s Café, at West End Cottage, hedge at Raithby Road and trees overhanging highway’s signage at West End; and
(b) that Cllr Done approach David Powell regarding possible removal of stumps, etc on village triangle at Church Lane, but the matter of whether to clear/cut back would be deferred to the next meeting.
7. Community Speedwatch
The meeting noted that speedwatch flyers had gone out with the Village Voice and two extra volunteers had come forward.
Note: The Clerk undertook to arrange refresher training for Community Speedwatch volunteers as online sessions were no longer available
Note: Cllr Done wished to enquire about possible recalibration of the speed gun to ensure accuracy.
8. Village Signs
The Clerk reported the quote received from Louth Men’s Shed to reburbish the village sign posts and
It was
RESOLVED – (a) That the quote of £1,100 be accepted with the Clerk to sign the quotation document.
It was further proposed by Cllr Freeman, seconded by Cllr Clayton and
RESOLVED – (b) that one artwork be produced for both signs, incorporating the Church within the current design for production as soon as possible; authority being delegated to the Clerk in consultation with the Chairman to arrange as the earliest opportunity.
Note: The revised artwork would be circulated to Members prior to the next meeting for comment.
Note: The meeting was suspended for a short while to allow participation of Cllr Marfleet who had arrived. He was appraised of earlier discussions regarding footpaths/trees and hedges and undertook to support the Parish Council in its requests to LCC Highways in regard to these matters.
9. Financial Matters
(a) Monies at bank
Current account - £8492.58
Bus account - £6032.50
(b) To approve payment of outstanding invoices and payments already made as detailed in Appendix A (attached)
It was proposed by Cllr Hewitt, seconded by Cllr Clayton and:-
RESOLVED – That items (a) and (b) (above) be noted and approved.
10. Planning Matters
To note Planning decisions received:-
S/070/01029/22 | Planning Permission - Extension to existing storage building. | MANOR HOUSE, MANOR ROAD, HAGWORTHINGHAM, SPILSBY, PE23 4LN
No objections were raised and no comment was submitted on behalf of the Parish Council.
Members noted the foregoing.
11. To receive reports from Councillors relating to outstanding projects
Members noted that the proposed litter pick had not gone ahead.
12. To receive reports from the Clerk in relation to Council matters
The Clerk reported that she had an application form to request that ELDC empty a litter bin in the lay by at Old Main Road; Members wished the bin to be of large floor-standing form and this would be included in the application.
Members were advised of the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Disposal Consultation currently active online.
13. To confirm the date of the next meeting of the Council
It was proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – That the date of the next meeting of the Parish Council be agreed as Monday 15 August 2022 JJ’s Café at 7.30 p.m.
The meeting closed at 8.53 p.m.