PC Meeting 1st March 2022

Apologies for absence.

Chairman’s Remarks.

Declarations of interest in accordance with the LGA 2000.

Approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting.

County/District Councilor Report.

Resolve to have Parish Council approval to investigate the provision of fibre gigabit broadband, pending review. (Cllr L Bennett)

Resolve to allocate £3,500.00 for commemorative items for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 02-04 June 2022 (in addition to resolution of agenda Item 2021.144(2.2) Jubilee Beacon) – see supporting documentation

1.         Purchase and install Green canopy plaque and new bench at the Nature Trail (£767.00)

2.         Purchase Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bench (x 2 = £1,224.00)

3.         Confirm siting of additional/replacement Jubilee Bench(es)

4.         Purchase/Commission install Commemorative Planters one each for North Witham, Colsterworth, Woolsthorpe and Stainby (up to £400 each x 4 = £1,600.00 (Cllr C Hainsworth)

Resolve to select the venue of future Parish Council Meetings.

Resolve to agree to hold the Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 17th May 2022 at 7.30pm, venue to be confirmed.

Resolve to move the Parish Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday 7th June to Tuesday 31st May 2022.

Risk Exception report

Clerks Report

Correspondence Received

Planning Applications

Group Reports

2021.144.1

Highways & Footpaths Working Group Report (Cllrs L Bennett, R Brocklebank, J Clark and C Hainsworth)

2021.144.2

Environment & Amenities Working Group Report

To resolve to move into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to meetings) Act 1960 due to the confidential nature of the business to be discussed in relation to the following matter.

1. War Memorial Project (Phase 2) Update. (Cllr C Hainsworth)

2. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons. (Cllr’s T Neale, I Johnson, K Vickers & L Bennett)

1. Resolve to take part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons 2nd June 2022.
2. Resolve to agree the location of where the beacon shall be lit subject to insurance requirements of 20-meter rule.
   1. Colster Way Green
   2. Social Club Sports field
   3. Woolsthorpe Road Playing Field.

3. Resolve to purchase either: -

1. The Gas fueled Platinum Jubilee Beacon at a cost of £490 excl vat including carriage. Manufactured by Bullfinch Gas Equipment.
2. Resolve to purchase the locally sourced wood burning Platinum Jubilee Beacon at a cost of £650 excl vat. (The supplier is not vat registered)

4. Resolve to nominate a minimum of 4 volunteer safety marshals for the event.

2021.144.3

Planning Committee Report – No Report this month.

2021.144.4

Finance and Administration (F & A) No meeting this month next meeting19th April 2022 (Cllrs Bouvie, Hainsworth, E O’Neill & McShane).

1. Resolve to renew the Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils Membership subscription of £452.99 net.

2. Resolve to renew the Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC) annual training scheme membership at £162 net.

Resolve to adopt the following policy at their annual review.

3. CAD Marking the Death Of A Senior National Figure.

Net Position by Cost Centre and Code uploaded to website.

Finance – Approve Accounts for payment.

Matters requiring attention such as potholes and faulty streetlights.

Date of next Parish Council meeting is Tuesday 5th April 2022.