March 2024

Minutes of a meeting of Bracebridge Heath Parish Council held at the Pavilion on 5th March 2024 at 7pm  

Present: Councillors C Barr (arrived at 19:08), C Broad, C Callan, B Emes, V Marden, J Moran, G Scott, R Stone and K Trought

In attendance: Clerk to Council, Mrs S Knowles, Deputy Clerk, Mrs R Fraser

The chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.

COUNCIL SESSION  

Code of conduct reminders

Nolan Principles

Members were reminded of the Nolan Principles which underpin the Council’s Code of Conduct - Selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty & leadership.

Register of interests

The Chairman reminded members that they should submit to the Monitoring Officer at North Kesteven District Council any changes to the content of their Register of Member Interest forms. Interests should be declared in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

24032. TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND ACCEPT VALID REASONS FOR ABSENCE – It was RESOLVED: That apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Manders.  It was RESOLVED: That apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Barr.

24033. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

a. TO RECEIVE MEMBERS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CODE OF CONDUCT – Cllr Callan declared an interest in matters relating to the Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC) and would abstain from discussion and voting.

b. TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER MEMBERS’ REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CODE OF CONDUCT AND STANDING ORDERS – Nil

23034. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING – 6th FEBRUARY 2024- It was RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 6th February 2024 be approved and signed as a true record by the chairman.

24035. FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE

a. TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT ON PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEETINGS – Payments made between meetings, direct debits - Presented at report 24035a. All reports can be downloaded from https://bracebridge-heath.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/march-2024/2

b. TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS - It was RESOLVED: That payment of accounts as presented at report 24035b be accepted and signed. All reports can be downloaded from https://bracebridge-heath.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/march-2024/2.

Two refundable deposits of £50 for hire of facilities were also approved to be paid.

c. TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BANK RECONCILIATIONS – It was RESOLVED: That bank reconciliations for the council’s savings account for January be accepted and signed by Cllr Stone.

It was RESOLVED: That bank reconciliation 390-391 be accepted and signed by Cllr Stone.

d. TO REVIEW BUDGET, INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AND CONSIDER ANY BUDGET VIREMENTS - Report noted. No concerns raised.

e. TO REVIEW THE COUNCIL’S ASSET REGISTER – It was RESOLVED: That the asset register (dated 22.02.24) be accepted.

f. TO REVIEW THE COUNCIL’S RESERVES – It was RESOLVED: That the report on earmarked and general reserves is accepted, no changes to be made.

g. TO CONFIRM THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE ORIDNARY SCHEME OF DELEGATION (VILLAGE HALL REFURBISHMENT) – It was RESOLVED: That the addendum to the Ordinary Scheme of Delegation (Village Hall refurbishment) is withdrawn following completion of the project.

24036. TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND CONSIDER ANY RECOMMENDATIONS –

Cllr Barr arrived at the meeting at 19:08.

Items noted: FC Lincs request for signage at the recreation ground, a resident’s query regarding refuse collection, broadband at The Heath, the Kings portrait, ‘Bracebridge Heath Toddler group, the allotments, Friends of School artwork, St John’s Road and The Heath address. Correspondence from three residents regarding the Red Arrows was received and an opportunity was provided to speak to a representative from RAF Waddington at the Annual Parish Meeting on 7 March 24.

It was RESOLVED: That permission be given to FC Lincs to install signage on the Recreation Ground gates to advertise the football club.

24037. TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT A REPORT ON DECISIONS MADE USING DELEGATED AUTHORITY – The following report was accepted:

• Payments made as reported at item 4a.
• Credit card statement.
• Agreed fee use of the car park at The Heath for Bread and Cheese on 23rd February 2024. Risk assessment and public liability documents were received.

24038. PLANNING

a. TO CONSIDER PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

24 0260 HOUS – 2 Appian Way – It was RESOLVED: That Bracebridge Heath Parish Council has no comments or objections.

24 0262 TPO – 51 Salisbury Drive - It was RESOLVED: that Bracebridge Heath Parish Council will support the recommendations made by the North Kesteven District Council tree officer.

24 0257 OUT – 23 Grantham Road - It was RESOLVED: That the Council object to the proposal on the grounds that there is insufficient information provided by the applicant to support development in this location. The council has concerns around the lack of documentation in relation to the desirability, layout and access arrangements.

Further, the council requests that Lincolnshire County Council Highways consider the viability of the access arrangements for the proposed property. In particular, access to the parking at the front of the property is likely to be very difficult without changes to the existing dropped kerb. If the dropped kerb is extended it reduces the available on street parking for other residents and businesses nearby. Parish council would like a more comprehensive assessment of the impact on the highway.

b. TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON PLANNING DECISIONS – a written report was received.

24039. TO CONSIDER A COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY – A discussion was held. No decisions made.

24040. THE HEATH: VILLAGE HALL AND LIBRARY

a. TO CONSIDER HIRE CHARGES FOR USE OF THE HEATH CAR PARK – It was RESOLVED: That a charge of £10 would made.

b. TO CONSIDER PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE FOR PARKING IN THE CAR PARK AND ON RED HALL LANE –  It was RESOLVED: That  ‘Do not park on the grass verge’ signage would be installed on Red Hall Lane.

It was RESOLVED: That customer liability signage would be installed at The Heath car park.

24041. TO CONSIDER CO-OPTION TO COUNCIL VACANCIES – Nil.

24042. TO CONSIDER ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING – Bowls Club update and allotments.

Items of a confidential nature to be debated in the absence of the press and public. Under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 (due to the confidential nature of business)

It was RESOLVED: That the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the consideration of the following items on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information.

24043. TO CONSIDER QUOTES FOR AN INSURANCE RE-INSTATEMENT VALUATION FOR THE HEATH: VILLAGE HALL & LIBRARY – It was RESOLVED: That the quote from BCH be accepted for an insurance re-instatement valuation for the Heath.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20:41                                                                                          

Signed___________________________Chairman                                                                                                                                9th April 2024