July 2024
Minutes of the Meeting of Quadring Parish Council
held on Monday 1st July at St Margarets Hall, Quadring at 7pm
Present: Councillors: H. Bingham (Chair) M Clifft, C Robinson, D Beehoo, A Jackson, T Diggins, J Young, S Plummer, S Rycroft-Jones, F Newton (Clerk).
Also, in Attendance: Dist Cllr M Geaney and one MOP
Open Forum: none
121. To note apologies and accept valid reasons for absence: no apologies received
122. To receive declarations of Interest and consideration of requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011: Cllr Diggins declared an interest in agenda item 129
123. To receive and approve the minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 13th June 2024: It was Resolved to approve the minutes
124. To receive report from District Councillors- Dist Cllr Geaney apologised for not attending any meetings. Thanks was expressed for the donation that she had given towards the park funds. Cllr Bingham reported that there would be extra signage available for Councils to help remind people that they should clear up dog waste, and that there would be on going enforcement of this. There is also training being arranged to help with Planning. There is a currently a consultation period over the proposed extension of the TRO in Town Drove, Highways are also funding new village gateways. Donington and Gosberton PC’s both have active Community speedwatch teams and it was felt that this is something that Quadring should try to reinstate. There was a discussion regarding the new Town Drove TRO, the Council support this action but felt that more should be done to overcome the speeding in the rest of the village
125. To receive Chair/Clerks report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations- Clerk reported that the information regarding the proposed Solar Panel project had been circulated, the Chair explained to Council the implications that this would have on the area, and advised that Councillors should consider the information given.
| LALC | e news -circulated |
| SHDC | notice of election -notice board |
| Highways | Road closures- website |
| Police engagement session | circulated |
| SHDC | Chairmans church service- circulated |
| Highways | TRO- Town drove, circulated and discussed at meeting |
| PKF littlejohn | confirmation of receipt of AGAR |
| Planning Office | Meridan solar farm- circulated |
| LALC | Training news-circulated |
| Highways | Road closure- added to website |
126. To consider
I. NALC updated Financial regulations
II. New Co-option policy and procedure
It was resolved to adopt both of these policies
127. To discuss update on Playpark and play equipment in Casswell drive- Cllr Jackson reported that he had received a call from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation regarding funding towards the Playpark, as the UK prosperity fund is currently oversubscribed, the LCF have offered £13,832.30 towards the refurbishment. There is now £16510.00 raised and £6543.00 required from the Council. The funds from LCF should be available within the next 5 days. Clerk has received latest Casswell drive playpark report from SHDC. It was resolved – Cllr Jackson to request an updated quote form Playdales, Clerk to look into new Gas and electricity underground surveys, and also obtain a quote to repair fencing. As the budget has already been agreed for this project Cllr Jackson was authorised to go ahead and order equipment. Clerk to arrange for new signage for Casswell drive and also quotation to clean up area.
128. To consider response to email from developer ref St Margarets access- This matter was discussed in detail, and whilst the Council understand that there is a need for affordable housing, there is concern over the access to this site- It was resolved to contact the developer to pass on concerns that the park is an “open green space and the Council are not in a position to alter this”.
Cllr Diggins left the room at 8.01 pm
129. To discuss update on purchase of plaque for Salem burial ground- Clerk is still working on this and is to contact Andi signs to request a quote for sign, also to contact local Historian’s for more information regarding the site
Cllr Diggins returned to the room at 8.07pm
130. To discuss refurbishment of Crossroads sign in the middle of the village- Cllr Diggins reported that the sign is in need of being welded. Dist Cllr King has been in touch with Highways, who have no record of owning the sign, and it has been passed back to SHDC- It was resolved Clerk to contact SHDC assets regarding a joint venture to restore the sign, and Clerk also to contact local welding companies for quotations.
131. Planning Matters
Planning applications/decisions received since the last Council meeting
For comments
I. H15-0471-24- Proposed side extension at 16 Beck Bank, Quadring Fen- Mr Thorold
No comments
132. Finance
I. To approve payments in Clerks report
| DATE | PAYEE | NET AMOUNT | VAT | TOTAL PAID | PAYMENT METHOD |
| 01/04/2024 | Bak Accounting | 14.60 | 14.60 | BACS | |
| 28/05/2024 | Bak Accounting | 14.60 | 14.60 | BACS | |
| 06/06/2024 | Chattertons | 1048.00 | 200.60 | 1248.60 | BACS |
| 10/06/2024 | Chattertons | 102300 | 200.60 | 1223.60 | BACS |
| 31/05/2024 | Andi Signs | 42.00 | 8.40 | 50.40 | BACS |
| 17/06/2024 | TN Sneath | 331.00 | 66.20 | 397.20 | BACS |
| 25/06/2024 | LALC | 250.00 | 50.00 | 300.00 | BACS |
Payments made between meetings using delegated authority
| DATE | PAYEE | NET AMOUNT | VAT | TOTAL PAID | PAYMENT METHOD |
| 31/05/2024 | Clerk | 241.70 | 241.70 | BACS | |
| 31/05/2024 | HMRC | 14.80 | 14.80 | BACS | |
| 30/06/2024 | Clerk | 241.70 | 241.70 | BACS | |
| 30/06/2024 | Clerk | 14.80 | 14.80 | BACS |
II. To review income and expenditure to 1st July 2024
Income from 8th May to 30th June
£80.84 from
A Jackson donation £78.00
Bank Interest £2.84
Expenditure from 8th May to 30th June 2024 (including items to be approved at this meeting)
£3762.00
III. To receive bank reconciliations
Balance of account at 30th June 2024
Current Account - £32577.12
Instant Savings- £1308.92
IV. To review Budget 2024/25
V. To approve payments of Clerk’s salary and HMRC contributions up to 31st December 2024 (Financial reg 6.6)
It was resolved- to approve payments, income and expenditure, bank reconciliations, and Clerk’s salary. Clerk to rework budget
133. To receive reports from other committees- no meetings held
134. Agenda items for the next meeting
Playpark
Sign
Casswell drive
St Margarets planning
Benches
Grass cutting
Picnic benches
Next meeting 12th August 2024
Meeting closed at 8.24 pm
Chairman……………………………….
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