September 2022

Minutes 26th September

Draft issue

Minutes of Meeting of Dowsby Parish Council

Held 26th September, 2022, 7.30p.m. at Village Hall, Main Road, Dowsby.

 

Present:                                 Cllrs. L. Rodford; C. Chambers; J. Dixon; V. Barker

Members of the public:     None

 

1016    CHAIRMANS REMARKS: Savills meeting in July was an interesting initial discussion

            as will be their presentation to the council in November for Spinney Farm

 

1017    APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Cllr. Dixon-Warren, R. Hurley (potential new councillor)

 

1018    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None

 

1019    REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OUTSIDE BODIES -

J. Dixon representing the Village Hall committee, said that there were no ‘Red’ issues in the playground inspection report, just advisories about the outbuilding repair which has been completed.

 

1020    NOTES OF MEETING 26th May 2022 were approved as Minutes.  Proposed Cllr. L. Rodford, seconded by Cllr. J. Dixon.

 

1021    CLERK’S REPORT ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING

1021.1 Village hall front door refurbishment is ongoing. A quotation from the original carpenter was presented to the meeting although he can no longer carry out the work. A quotation was also presented from a second carpenter who should be completing the work in the coming weeks. Cllr J Dixon was thanked for pursuing this.

1021.2 Line marking for the bus stop (clearway) Fix my street was cancelled with no action. This was mentioned to District Councillor at the AGM. Clerk to follow and raise again if necessary.

1021.3 Website continually being updated on an on-going basis.

1021.4 Speed limit extension proposal from highways is now out for consultation. There will be a length of 40mph restricted highway at the southern entrance to the village.

1021.5 Defibrillator cabinet leaking ongoing. Photos sent to CHB with no response. Clerk and Cllr Rodford to follow.

1021.6 General power of competence to be considered. Clerk to follow.

1021.7 Audit registered. Exemption status accepted.

1021.8 New LALC website. Dowsby access registered.

1021.9 Anti-social behaviour status of no further incidents. Clerk to inform District Councillor.

1021.10 Aveland History Group donation returned after grant not awarded.

1021.11 Polling station review checked by Cllr. Dixon. No issues for Dowsby which remains on the list.

1021.12 Proposed new reservoir updates being followed although location appears to be some way from Dowsby near Swaton. Further announcements expected.

1021.13 Gates from Belvoir sawmills look as if they may be a low cost and attractive solution for the village gateway project. 6 would be required along with posts. Cllr. Dixon provided a quotation for £755.28 with an indicated price for the metal feet of £13 each. This was agreed in principle and a cheque could be raised once an updated quote including the feet is available in order for the items to be purchased. Cllr. Dixon to follow. Installation needs to be at approved locations already accepted.

1021.14 New passive speed limit signs have not been installed. Waiting for new gates to be installed.

1021.15 Proclamation for King Charles in Grantham attended by Cllr, Rodford and Dixon

 

1022    FINANCE

 

1022.1 Bills for approval

 

Phil Galpin (Net 22/23 2nd qtr payment)                                   £144.00                                      (100382)

HMRC (tax Jun/Jul/Aug 22/23 2nd qtr payment)                   £36                                            (100383)

Playsafety                                                                                         £109.20                                      (100384)       

Total bills:                                                                                        £289.20

 

1022.2 Bank accounts                                     

 

            Cheque account on 29.7.22                                                             £4574.29

Savings account on 29.7.22                                                             £1917.51

Total available funds:                                                                    £6491.80

 

1023    PLANNING

 

1023.1 Weekly planning report checked for any applications pertaining to Dowsby

 

1023.2 Rippingale Neighbourhood Plan opened for public scrutiny. Link shared to councillors.

 

1024    CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

 

  1. (HMRC) Tax code information
  2. (Barclays) Bank statements
  3. (LALC) Newsletter – issue 178 2022
  4. (Clerks & Councils Direct) Newsletter – July 2022 Issue 142
  5. (Littlethorpe) Promotional information
  6. (Barclays) Update required
  7. email(LALC) E news 10.5.22
  8. email(LALC) E news 17.5.22
  9. email(GeViews) Promotional information
  10. email(SLCC) Events information
  11. email(NALC) Star Council awards
  12. email(LALC) Networking day
  13. email(NHS) The contributor newsletter
  14. email(Noticeboard Company) Jubilee Plaques
  15. email(LALC) Networking day
  16. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 24.5.22
  17. email(LALC) Networking day
  18. email(YMCA) Bulletin
  19. email(LALC) E news 24.5.22
  20. email(Lincs Police) Neighbourhood Policing Priority setting meeting
  21. email(NHS) The contributor newsletter 21
  22. email (Creative play) Promotional literature
  23. email(NHS) The contributor newsletter 16
  24. email(Funtopia) Promotional information
  25. email(LALC) E news 1.6.22
  26. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 7.6.22
  27. email(Gordon Ellis) Planter Promotional information
  28. email(YMCA) Dance classes
  29. email(RDW-SKDC) Priorities for policing
  30. email(Cloudy IT) Promotional information
  31. email(Arien) Signs promotional literature
  32. email(Community Heartbeat) Door complaint
  33. email(LRSP) Speeding signs provision
  34. email(Playsafety) Inspection notification
  35. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 14.6.22
  36. email(NHS) Community diagnostic centre survey
  37. email(LALC) E news 14.6.22
  38. email(NHS) The contributor newsletter 22
  39. email(LALC) Plea for good news stories
  40. email(Lincs Police) Parish update
  41. email(NHS) Anticipatory Care survey
  42. email(Sutcliffe Play) Promotional information
  43. email(Arien signs) Promotional information
  44. email(Aveland History Group) Donation returned
  45. email(YMCA) Bulletin June 22
  46. email(LALC) E news 22.6.22
  47. email(NHS) The contributor newsletter 23
  48. email(LCC) Minerals and Waste plan
  49. email(LIVES) Invitation
  50. email(LALC) Minerals and Waste plan
  51. email(Zurich) Change in legal status
  52. email(PKF Littlejohn) Receipt of Audit
  53. email(SKDC) Anita Eckersley retiring
  54. email(MEON UK) Promotional information
  55. email(London Hearts) Defibrilator infomartion
  56. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 5.7.22
  57. email(Arien signs) Promotional information
  58. email(Futurform) Promotional nformation
  59. email(MEON UK) survey
  60. email(LALC) Networking day survey
  61. email(LALC) Civility and respect project
  62. email(YMCA) Dance classes
  63. email(LALC) E news 14.7.22
  64. email(NHS) The contributor newsletter 24
  65. email(Yew Tree) Speeding concern
  66. email(Lincs Police)  Strong Voices Project
  67. email(Playsafety) Inspection booked notification
  68. email(LIVES) Event cancelled
  69. email(BHIB) Insurance quotation
  70. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 19.7.22
  71. email(LALC) E news 19.7.22
  72. email(RDW) Aveland update July 22
  73. email(Lincs Police) Safer Together Q2 update
  74. email(LCC) Communication survey
  75. email(PKF Littlejohn) Notification of exemption status
  76. email(MEON UK) Feedback
  77. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 26.7.22
  78. email(LALC) E news 26.7.22
  79. email(BBC) Good home alliance project
  80. email(LCC) Soeed limit extension
  81. email(LCC) Rest centre (Village hall) contact info. request
  82. email(TSG) Bus pass marketing scheme
  83. email(LIVES) Event back on
  84. email(Papernest IT) Information
  85. email(Community Heartbeat) Cabinet door repaired
  86. email(Community Heartbeat) Annual report done
  87. email(LALC) Training in new CRM
  88. email(LALC) LALC news edition 178
  89. email(HenleyClerk) Survey for dissertation
  90. email(Arien signs) Promotional information
  91. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 2.8.22
  92. email(Creative play) Promotional literature
  93. email(Rural Services) Funding digest
  94. email(Lincs Police) Neighbourhood policing survey (deadline missed)
  95. email(Caloo) Outdoor projects promotional information
  96. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 9.8.22
  97. email(LALC) NALC civility and respect pledge
  98. email(Lincs Wildlife) Donations for Parrott Zoo trust
  99. email(LCC) TRO for speed limit extension
  100. email(LALC) E news 10.8.22
  101. email(SAAA) Option to opt out of choosing external auditor
  102. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 16.8.22
  103. email(Dogs Trust Loughborough) Rehoming centres
  104. email(LALC) E news 16.8.22
  105. email(LALC) NALC legal update
  106. email(Anglian Water) New reservoir update
  107. email(RDW) Aveland update August 22
  108. email(SKDC) Survey on licensing and gambling
  109. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 23.8.22
  110. email(LALC) E news 23.8.22
  111. email(NHS) The contributor newsletter 26
  112. email(Lincs Police) Parish update
  113. email(LALC) Odoo account to access LALC website
  114. email(Scribefest) Promotional information
  115. email(Playsafety) Link to inspection report
  116. email(LALC) E news 6.9.22
  117. email(LIVES) Presentation
  118. email(NHS) The contributor newsletter 27
  119. email(RDW) Polling station review
  120. email(Lincs Police) Police Priority setting
  121. email(LALC) E news 13.9.22
  122. email(SKDC) Polling station review
  123. email(LCC) TRO consultation for speed limit extension
  124. email(LALC) E news 20.9.22
  125. email(SKDC) Council Tax support scheme no change
  126. email(SKDC) Rippingale NP consultation

 

1025    MATTERS OF AN URGENT NATURE – all covered earlier in meeting

 

1026    DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 16th November, 7.00p.m., Village Hall, Main Road, Dowsby.

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8-55pm.

Phil Galpin, Clerk to Dowsby Parish Council.

6th Oct 2022