Minutes 17th November
Minutes of Meeting of Dowsby Parish Council
Held 17th November, 2021, 7.30p.m. at Village Hall, Main Road, Dowsby.
Present: Cllrs. C. Chambers; J. Dixon; V. Barker
Members of the public: None
983 CHAIRMANS REMARKS: None
984 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Cllr. L. Rodford
985 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
986 REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OUTSIDE BODIES -
J. Dixon gave a summary of activities in the village hall. The blinds have been replaced.
There had been several successful events including the remembrance service and Halloween, with forthcoming events including Shannon Mason singer and a December Xmas party. The bingo events provide a regular income to bolster funds.
Renovation work to the front doors is on-going.
987 NOTES OF MEETING 16th September 2021 were approved as Minutes. Proposed Cllr. V. Barker, seconded by Cllr. J. Dixon.
988 CLERK’S REPORT ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING
988.1 Rippingale Neighbourhood Plan – final document had been passed to Dowsby PC councillors to review, as part of the approval process. Having been involved in the preparation of the combined Rippingale and Dowsby plan, Cllr Dixon felt there would be no issues for Dowsby. No other comments. Clerk to respond accordingly.
988.2 Sandbags – These and the sand has been delivered, sand needs to be transferred to the bin at the front of the village hall. Letter of thanks to be sent to Cllr Moseley. Clerk to action.
988.3 Playground inspection – inspection report sent to Village Hall committee. Any issues were only orange and are being remedied. Clerk to pay invoice.
988.4 Police survey – Maisie McMahon invited to council meeting but not available. Specific rural issues for Dowsby highlighted to be Speeding, Dog fouling and small amount of Anti-social behaviour at the village hall. Councillors also felt hare-coursing and fly-tipping should be included. Survey at the link provided is available for all to complete should they wish to do so.
988.5 Queens Platinum Jubilee – communication suggesting a Beacon lighting or other event to mark the occasion. All to consider ideas for the village.
988.6 Bumpy Fen road – Fix my street request for the bumpy Fen road rejected as outside the criteria for action to be taken.
988.7 Salt – an offer of salt for winter use on the highways has been made although there is no actual storage facility in the village. The purchase of bins may be necessary. Clerk to check deadline.
988.8 NHS survey – similar to the Police survey available for all to respond if they wish to do so.
989 FINANCE
989.1 Bills for approval
Phil Galpin (Net 21/22 3rd qtr payment) plus photocopying £154.00 (100370)
HMRC (tax Sep/Oct/Nov 21/22 3rd qtr payment) £36 (100371)
Community Heartbeat Trust £162 (100372)
Playsafety Ltd. £107.40 (100373)
Total bills: £459.40
989.2 Bank accounts
Cheque account on 29.10.21 £3696.02
Savings account on 29.10.21 £1917.27
Total available funds: £5613.29
989.3 2022/23 budget agreed. Request £2000 precept. Clerk to action.
990 PLANNING
990.1 Weekly planning report checked for any applications pertaining to Dowsby
991 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
- (Barclays) Bank statements
- (Broxap) Promotional information
- (Community Heartbeat Trust) Annual support charge
- (Playsafety) Inspection invoice
- (Clerks & Councils Direct) Newsletter - November 2021 Issue 138
- email(LALC) Annual report 2020-2021
- email(LALC) AGM information
- email(LALC) E news 14.9.21
- email(LALC) E news 21.9.21
- email(Playsafety) Inspection booking
- email(LALC) E news 28.9.21
- email(SKDC) Invest SK update
- email(LALC) NHS engagement survey
- email(SKDC) Funding workshop
- email(LALC) E news 5.10.21
- email(LALC) Platinum Jubilee Beacons
- email(LALC) E news 12.10.21
- email(LALC) Zoom news letter
- email(LALC) E news 19.10.21
- email(LALC) E news 26.10.21
- email(CarlUpsall) VAT guide book promotion
- email(INVOLVEUS) NHS engagement bulletin
- email(Noticeboard Company) Promotional information
- email(Meon) Jet surface cleaner information
- email(YMCA) Lincolnshire newsletter
- email(Lincolnshire Police) Road safety campaign
- email(NHS) Consultation launch
- email(Neighbourhood Planning) NP consultancy
- email(Playsafety) Inspection report
- email(Police) October update
- email(Sovereign) Playground equipment information
- email(SKDC) Council Tax support scheme consultation
- email(AvelandHG) Phone box project
- email(Rural services network) Update
- email(Police) Newsletter
- email(Opusxenta) Promotional information
- email(LCC) Bus information update
- email(RPC) Neighbourhood Plan for review
- email(Arien) Signs manufacture
- email(YMCA) Lincolnshire October update
- email(LCC) Lincolnshire Transport Plan consultation
- email(LALC) E news 2.11.21
- email(Police) Consultation information
- email(Playsafety) Invoice for playground inspection
- email(CloudyIT) Clerks Tech Forum
- email(DataTechServices) Promotional information
- email(LALC) Remembrance day security message
- email(SKDC) Precept information
- email(Intellitech) Website services
- email(LALC) E news 9.11.21
- email(SKDC) Queens green canopy project
- email(NHS) Survey information
- email(Voluntary Engagement Team) Virtual summit and Bursary offer
- email(Police) Survey live
992 MATTERS OF AN URGENT NATURE
992.1 Sign at junction in need of cleaning. Cllr. Dixon to raise a Fix my street.
992.2 Stone wall at Dodds farm buildings still in a state of disrepair. Ask for status. Clerk to follow.
992.3 Undergrowth in Dyke could do with clearing again. Cllr. Chambers had removed rubbish after the last cut. Clerk to follow.
993 DATE OF NEXT MEETING: TBA, 7.30p.m., Village Hall, Main Road, Dowsby.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8-50pm.
Phil Galpin, Clerk to Dowsby Parish Council.
24th November 2021