February 2023

Minutes 15th February

Minutes of Meeting of Dowsby Parish Council

Held 15th February, 2023, 7.30p.m. at Village Hall, Main Road, Dowsby.

 

Present:                                 Cllrs. L. Rodford; J. Dixon; V. Barker; R. Burley

Members of the public:     Cllr. R. Dixon-Warren

 

1039    CHAIRMANS REMARKS: Welcome to Cllr. R. Dixon-Warren

 

1040    APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: None

 

1041    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None

 

1042    REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OUTSIDE BODIES -

1042.1 J. Dixon (representing the Village Hall Committee) highlighted concerns about the state of progress in renovating the front doors. She said that payment had been made and the doors replaced but the condition is unsatisfactory and not in line with the original requested specification. They are disappointed with the situation, and would seek completion or the money returned. Having sought legal advice, they will pursue this in the small claims court if satisfactory progress is not achieved.

1042.2 Planning to mark the occasion of the coronation with an event. A request for a contribution was made citing various costs eg. Children’s entertainer £275. Cllr Barker proposed £400, LR and RB in favour. Further request if necessary.

1042.3 Village gateway signs not purchased JD to follow. Confirm total price, request invoice, Clerk to raise cheque, LR/CC to approve. JD to complete purchase. Possible storage in Village Hall outbuilding.

1042.4 Cllr Dixon-Warren highlighted a new funding initiative from SKDC and suggested the council should apply if they were aware of a suitable project.

1042.5 Cllr Dixon-Warren also pointed out that the housing team had been revamped and was working hard to improve social housing with particular reference to damp and mould concerns.  

 

1043    NOTES OF MEETING 16th November 2023 were approved as Minutes.  Proposed Cllr. V. Barker, seconded by Cllr. J. Dixon.

 

1044    CLERK’S REPORT ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING

1044.1 Village hall front door refurbishment. See item 1042.1

1044.2 Line marking for the bus stop (clearway) Cllr. Dixon-Warren to check on the status of this. It may be included in the work for the extending the speed limit the timing of which is not confirmed.

1044.3 Website continually being updated on an on-going basis.

1044.4 Speed limit extension proposal from highways has been added to the work list at highways but no timing has been confirmed.

1044.5 Defibrillator cabinet cover has been installed. Payment to be made to Cllr. Rodford who made a direct purchase online, as agreed at the last meeting.

1044.6 General power of competence to be considered. Clerk to follow.

1044.7 A police priorities suggestions form has been received. Councillors agreed speeding through the village remains the main issue for Dowsby. Clerk to complete form and return.

1044.8 Quickline full fibre full fibre installation being carried out in the area.

 

 

 

1045    FINANCE

 

1045.1 Bills for approval

 

Phil Galpin (Net 4th qtr payment)                                                 £144.00                                      (100388)

HMRC (tax Dec/Jan/Feb 4th qtr payment)                                £36                                            (100389)

LALC                                                                                                 £69.88                                       (100390)

L. Rodford (reimbursement for Defib. Cover)                            £66.90                                       (100391)       

Total bills:                                                                                        £316.78

 

1045.2 Bank accounts                                     

 

            Cheque account on 31.1.23                                                             £3913.09

Savings account on 31.1.23                                                             £1919.17

Total available funds:                                                                    £5832.26

 

1046    PLANNING

 

1046.1 Weekly planning report checked for any applications pertaining to Dowsby

 

1046.2 Public presentation of plans for Spinney Farm by Savills seemed to go well with a good turnout from the village. Cllr. L. Rodford has written to Savills stressing that they need to deal directly with the Parish Council regarding the plans. A general response in favour of the development in its presented format was returned, also stating that any further developments on adjacent land should not happen.

            Item 66 in the correspondence from Anthony Jennings was noted, and a response was needed to state that no work is being carried out on the Neighbourhood Plan by the Parish Council. Clerk to action.

 

1047    CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

  1. (Finding Fitness) Promotional information
  2. (Clerks & Councils Direct) Newsletter – January 2023 Issue 145
  3. (Zurich) Name change
  4. (Pensions Regulator) Re-enrolment information
  5. (Barclays) Organisation update required
  6. (Barclays) Bank statements
  7. email(LALC) Civility and Respect newsletter Nov. 22
  8. email(Char,gy) Promotional literature
  9. email(LALC) E news 21.11.22
  10. email(Lincs Police) Bourne update
  11. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 22.11.22
  12. email(LALC) Clerks networking day
  13. email(LALC) E news 28.11.22
  14. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 29.11.22
  15. email(RDW) Police priorities setting
  16. email(Arien Signs) Promotional information
  17. email(SAAA) Appointment of external auditor
  18. email(TSG) Lincs bus service xmas info.
  19. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 11.10.22
  20. email(LALC) Computer information
  21. email(LALC) E news 5.12.22
  22. email(Rural Services) Funding digest Dec.22
  23. email (RDW) Aveland update November 22
  24. email(LCC) Maths skills survey
  25. email(LALC) E news 12.12.22
  26. email(LVET) Funding for facilities
  27. email(LALC) Xmas card
  28. email(Lincs Police) Bourne update
  29. email(LALC) E news 19.12.22
  30. email(SKDC) Electoral register
  31. email(Savills) Spinney Farm feedback
  32. email(LCC) Budget survey
  33. email(DMU) Youth council survey
  34. email(LALC) E news 9.1.23
  35. email(Quickline) Full Fibre installation
  36. email(LALC) Annual subscription invoice
  37. email(WalkinginEngland) Promotional information
  38. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 10.1.23
  39. email(Lincs Police) Bourne update
  40. email(SKDC) Grant funding for village halls
  41. email(LALC) E news 16.1.23
  42. email(Lincs Police) Safer Together Q4 newsletter
  43. email(Lincs Police) Police priorities setting
  44. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 17.1.23
  45. email(LALC) Annual training scheme 23/24
  46. email(Rural Services) COL survey
  47. email(RDW) Aveland update December 22
  48. email(SKDC) How to be a (District) councillor
  49. email(Futurform) Bench information
  50. email(LALC) E news 23.1.23
  51. email(EON) Energy efficient street lighting
  52. email(LALC) Website maintenance service
  53. email(LCC) Town and parish newsletter
  54. email(LVET) Funding for facilities
  55. email(LALC) E news 30.1.23
  56. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 31.1.23
  57. email(Zurich) Event insurance
  58. email(Lincs Police) Safer together survey
  59. email(LALC) E news 6.2.23
  60. email(Lincs Police) Bourne update
  61. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 7.2.23
  62. email(LALC) Website accessibility
  63. email(RDW) Best kept village competition information
  64. email(Lincs Police) Neighbourhood policing quarterly update
  65. email(LALC) E news 13.2.23
  66. email(A. Jennings) Spinney farm planning info.

 

1048    MATTERS OF AN URGENT NATURE

1048.1 Rebecca Burley welcomed to be co-opted onto the council. Unanimously agreed. Clerk to formalise paperwork.

1048.2 Cllr. Barker informed of an RTA that had destroyed the chevron signs at the corner on the Fen road. Clerk to raise a report with highways (ref 448256)

 

1049    DATE OF NEXT MEETING: TBA May, 7.30p.m., Village Hall, Main Road, Dowsby.

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9-05pm.

Phil Galpin, Clerk to Dowsby Parish Council.

19th Feb 2023