Minutes

Item No

Discussion

Action

2019/36

Apologies

 Cllrs Andrews and Cllr White

2019/37

Declaration of Interests.

There were no further declaration of interest to declare than those declared on an annual basis

2019/38

Minutes of Parish Council Meeting 10th July 2019

Actions Arising:-

Millbeck Drive

As it was not a through road it was not thought that any speed restrictions would be possible . However it was agreed that the Clerk should contact the Road Safety Partnership to see if they had a solution.

It was proposed by Cllr Diver and seconded by Cllr Scarborough to accept the minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Resolved all in favour.

Clerk

2019/39

 Councillor and Clerk’s Report

Cllr White

She provided a comprehensive written report which was presented by Cllr Foster

Cllr McNeill

He confirmed that Gainsborough Old Hall position was being considered as it was not financially viable for the County Council to continue.

Heritage funding had been received to look to restore some of the buildings in the centre of Gainsborough.

He was currently attending various national and local conferences to consider future strategies.

Gainsborough Crematorium was on target and once opened should make an impact and improve the services offered.

In response to concerns on vehicle damage on Riseholme Lane raised by Cllr Diver he contact Marc Jones Lincoln Police

There was a budget windfall from the business rate for WLDC.

Cllr Brockway

The synopsis on the front of Council papers from various members gave a good insight into the business of the County Council.

The issues regarding the Health Visitors was hopefully resolved.

The peer review had gone down well.

2019/40

Finance

 Payments since last Meeting

The Clerk presented the financial accounts  since the last meeting.

Subscriptions:-

26.07.19  WLDC Election Expenses   £  98.93

26.07.19 Came & Co Insurance           £218.00

Clerk

HMRC

Balance   £6,014.00

 They were proposed by Cllr Scarborough and seconded by Cllr Diver. Resolved All in favour.

It was proposed to accept the balance by Cllr Scarborough and seconded by Cllr Diver Resolved All in favour.

Precept

The amount in the account was accepted as adequate however there was the purchase of the Heritage Boards. It was proposed by Cllr Foster and seconded by Cllr Scarborough to keep the precept for 2020-2021 at £2000.00 Resolved All in favour

2019/41

Planning Application

130743 7 Langdale Close

There were no concerns.

2019/42

Heritage Trail

Martin and Tina Finney circulate their draft designs. They were complimented for having taken the project this far forward. It was agreed that the next step would be to go to Allen signs and agree the best design and look at pricing. They would also look to commissioning. It was thought if on 27th October 2019 as the anniversary of Private Watson they would look to unveil the signs. Agreed that a meeting date with Allen signs would be circulated.

2019/43

 Riseholme Parish Church

It was  discussed that due to reducing numbers the church maybe at risk. Cllr Diver agreed to contact the curate.

Cllr Diver

2019/44

University Update

None