Minutes - Full Council - 5th May 2020
Minutes of a meeting of Bracebridge Heath Parish Council held remotely using Zoom on 5th May 2020 at 19:30
Present: Cllrs C Barr, C Broad, C Callan, L Hauton, J Kilcoyne, S Manders, V Marden, J Moran, D Parr, A Smith, K Trought and A Walker.
District Cllrs Burley and Cawrey were present
Clerk to Council, Mrs S Knowles and Assistant Clerk to Council, Mrs R Fraser were present
No members of public were present
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION
Report from Lincolnshire County Councillor Cawrey – Cllr Cawrey reported on the COVID-19 community support grant and the funding provided through County Councillors; progress on the Lincoln Eastern Bypass and likely delays to completion due to COVID-19; possible delays in receiving funding for the proposed Hykeham Relief Road; ward walk carried out on 9th March; the role of Lincolnshire County Council and the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum (LRF) in response to COVID-19 including assistance for those suffering domestic abuse, Call Connect bus services, online library services and information about scams exploiting the current situation. Cllr Cawrey thanked everyone within the parish for their work on setting up and managing a scheme of volunteers to assist those in need in the
current times.
Q: Cllr Kilcoyne asked about the pavement repair work on and around Sycamore Grove and whether there was any further information on this.
A: Cllr Cawrey had followed this up with highways officers and they were monitoring the standard of work.
Q: Cllr Callan thanked Cllr Cawrey for the opportunity to participate in the ward walk and requested information about the longer-term vision for highways in the area. In particular, Sleaford Road which persistently suffers from erosion around drains.
A: Cllr Cawrey explained that NKDC members were encouraging the County Council to complete some of the smaller projects as well as focusing on the large infrastructure works being carried out.
Reports from North Kesteven District Councillors Burley, Cawrey & Moran – Cllr Cawrey reported on the first remote meeting held by NKDC on 23rd April; that 3186 residents of North Kesteven had been assisted through Wellbeing Lincs; booking COVID-19 testing online for key workers and thanks again to all the volunteers assisting with the COVID-19 response.
Cllr Burley reported on the process for holding Planning meetings remotely and the next large planning application for discussion was the development of a livestock unit at Harmston.
Cllr Moran expressed thanks to officers and leaders at NKDC in their response to COVID-19
Questions / Points raised by residents / members of the public – Nil
PUBLIC COUNCIL SESSION
A reminder was given to members about the need to submit to the monitoring officer at NKDC any changes to the content of their Register of Member Interest Forms.
20047. TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL – It was RESOLVED: That Cllr Moran be elected chairman for civic year 2020-2021.
20048. TO DECIDE WHEN THE CHAIRMAN’S DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE SHALL BE RECEIVED – It was RESOLVED: That the declaration of acceptance of office would be received prior to the next meeting of Full Council on 2nd June 2020.
20049. TO ELECT A VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL – It was RESOLVED:That Cllr Manders be elected vice-chairman for civic year 2020 - 2021.
20050. TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND ACCEPT VALID REASONS FOR ABSENCE - Nil
20051. TO RECEIVE MEMBERS’ DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY, NON-DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS IN RELATION TO ANY AGENDA ITEM –Councillor Manders Non-disclosable pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in matters relating to: Correspondence from St John the Evangelist Church
20052. TO REVIEW DELEGATION ARRANGMEENTS TO COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, STAFF AND OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES – It was RESOLVED: That Council continue with the existing committee structure and delegation arrangements.
20053. TO REVIEW TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR COMMITTEES – It was RESOLVED: That terms of reference for committees remain the same for civic year 2020-2021 or until otherwise reviewed by Council.
20054. TO REVIEW MEMBERSHIP OF COUNCIL STANDING AND SUB-COMMITTEES – Cllr Kilcoyne resigned from the Amenities committee and the Environment committee.
It was RESOLVED: That excluding resignations as received at this meeting and noted above, membership of committees and subcommittees would remain the same for civic year 2020-2021.
It was RESOLVED: That Mrs Donaldson, Ms Elwood, Mrs Kempton and Dr Kirk be appointed as co-opted community members of the Neighbourhood Plan sub-committee for civic year 2020-2021.
20055. TO APPOINT A CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE
- AMENITIES COMMITTEE;
- ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE; &
- FINANCE & POLICY COMMITTEE
It was RESOLVED: That Cllr Trought be appointed as the chairman of the Amenities committee for civic year 2020-2021.
It was RESOLVED: That Cllr Callan be appointed as the vice-chairman of the Amenities committee for civic year 2020-2021.
It was RESOLVED: That Cllr Manders be appointed as the chairman of the Environment committee for civic year 2020-2021.
It was RESOLVED: That Cllr Trought be appointed as the vice-chairman of the Environment committee for civic year 2020-2021.
It was RESOLVED: That Cllr Kilcoyne be appointed as the chairman of the Finance & Policy committee for civic year 2020-2021.
It was RESOLVED: That Cllr Barr be appointed as the vice-chairman of the Finance & Policy committee for civic year 2020-2021.
20056. TO PERMIT SUB-COMMITTEES TO APPOINT A CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE CIVIC YEAR – It was RESOLVED: That the Executive sub-committee and the Neighbourhood Plan sub-committee are permitted to appoint chairmen and vice-chairmen at their first meeting of the civic year.
20057. TO APPOINT NEW COMMITTEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 4 – It was RESOLVED: That no new committees would be appointed at this time.
20058. TO REVIEW ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE BRACEBRIDGE HEATH PARISH COUNCIL FACEBOOK GROUPS AND PAGE – It was RESOLVED: that existing appointments for the administration of Council’s Facebook accounts including the Council group, Neighbourhood Plan group, Council page and Community Library page continue.
- Administration of the Council group: Cllrs Callan, Trought and Walker.
- Administration of the Neighbourhood Plan group: Cllrs Barr, Trought and Walker.
- Administration of the Council page: Mrs Fraser and Mrs Knowles.
- Administration of the Community Library page: Mrs Fraser, Mrs Knowles and Mrs Wanless.
20059. TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR REVIEW OF
- STANDING ORDERS AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS;
- ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORKING WITH OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES, NOT-FOR-PROFIT BODIES AND BUSINESSES;
- INVENTORY OF LAND AND OTHER ASSETS;
- INSURANCE;
- SUBSCRIPTIONS TO OTHER BODIES;
- COMPLAINTS POLICY;
- POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES RELATING TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND DATA PROTECTION LEGISLATION;
- POLICY FOR DEALING WITH THE PRESS AND MEDIA;
- EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND
- EXPENDITURE INCURRED USING S137 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972.
It was noted that review procedures for all documents and practices were in place.
20060. TO REVIEW COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS – It was RESOLVED: That existing Council appointments to other organisations continue, with an opportunity for members not present to review their appointment at a future meeting of Council.
20061. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 3rd MARCH 2020 - It was RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 3rd March 2020 be approved and signed as a true record by the chairman.
20062. TO CONSIDER FINANCIAL MATTERS
a. TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT ON PAYMENTS MADE BETWEEN MEETINGS – It was reported that the following payments were made between meetings:
Payments made between meetings – Direct Debit Payments – March and April 2020
Payment Date Method Payee Amount (£) Reference
- 02/03/2020 DDR SSE Gas 152.29 Pavilion - gas
- 02/03/2020 DDR Trade UK 21.41 Caretaker materials
- 02/03/2020 DDR SSE Electric 740.91 Pavilion - electricity
- 03/03/2020 DDR Vodafone 44.65 Staff mobiles
- 16/03/2020 DDR EON 705.94 Street lighting - electricity
- 27/03/2020 DDR Vodafone 44.82 Staff mobiles
- 30/03/2020 DDR SSE Electric 183.82 Library – electricity
- 31/03/2020 DDR Elliot Group 48.00 Container hire
- 31/03/2020 DDR Anglian Water 123.81 Pavilion – water
- 01/04/2020 DDR TV Licensing 154.50 Library – TV Licence
- 06/04/2020 DDR Information Commissioner’s Office 35.00 ICO registration
- 16/04/2020 DDR EON 754.62 Street lighting - electricity
- 21/04/2020 DDR Anglian Water 41.94 Library – water
Payments made using delegated authority during April 2020
Payment Date Method Payee Amount (£) Reference
- 17/04/2020 BACS Redacted 50.00 Pavilion deposit return
- 17/04/2020 BACS ElanCity 2384.60 Speed Indicator Device
- 17/04/2020 BACS E-ON 855.95 Street light repairs and quarterly maintenance
- 17/04/2020 BACS ESPO 66.80 Office supplies & PPE
- 17/04/2020 BACS Lincolnshire Association of Local Council 200.40 Annual Training Scheme, training events attended
- 17/04/2020 BACS Mayflower Washroom Solutions 28.08 Pavilion & Library – waste collections
- 17/04/2020 BACS NKDC 114.13 Library - rates
- 17/04/2020 BACS Shell UK Ltd 2.40 Fuel - caretaker
- 30/04/2020 BACS HMRC 548.68 Tax & NI month 1
- 30/04/2020 BACS Lincolnshire Pension Fund 992.78 Pension contributions
- 30/04/2020 BACS Salaries & reimbursements 3611.72 Salaries & reimbursements
It was RESOLVED: That Council accepts and ratifies payments made between meetings.
b. TO CONSIDER PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS – The Clerk to Council presented the accounts for payment.
Payments for approval
Payment Date Method Payee Amount (£) Reference
- 11/05/2020 BACS ESPO 151.20 PPE for volunteers
- 11/05/2020 BACS Mayflower Washroom Solution 14.04 Pavilion & Library – waste collections
- 11/05/2020 BACS NKDC 119.00 Library - rates
- 11/05/2020 BACS Shell UK Ltd 2.40 Fuel - caretaker
- 11/05/2020 BACS Viking Direct 138.47 Office supplies / Library storage
- 29/05/2020 BACS HMRC 549.08 Tax & NI month 2
- 29/05/2020 BACS Lincolnshire Pension Fund 992.78 Pension contributions
- 29/05/2020 BACS Salaries & reimbursements 3721.72 Salaries & reimbursements
It was RESOLVED: That Council approve the payment of accounts.
It was agreed that signatories would sign (either electronically or with wet ink) the payment authorisation sheets as required and return to the clerk.
c. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BANK RECONCILIATIONS – It was RESOLVED: That reconciliation of bank statements numbered 294, 295, 296 and 297 be approved and signed by Cllrs Callan, Marden, Smith and Walker respectively at the earliest opportunity.
d. TO REVIEW BUDGET, INCOME AND EXPENDITURE – The budget was reviewed. No concerns raised.
20063. TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND CONSIDER ANY RECOMMENDATIONS –
Correspondence for consideration – items received in March 2020
- Anglian Water
- BBH NPT Newsletter
- Calor
- Counter Terrorism Police
- Countryside Alliance
- E.ON
- EKM
- Galliford Try
- Groundwork
- Heathcliff View
- ICS Funding
- Keep Britain Tidy
- LALC
- LCC
- Lincolnshire Funding Portal
- Lincolnshire Police
- My Neighbourhood Plan
- NALC
- NKDC
- Parish Online
- Power for People
- PSMA
- St John's Primary School
- The Rural Bulletin
- Town and Parish News Online
- YMCA
Correspondence for consideration – COVID-19 correspondence
- Healthwatch
- LALC
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Lincolnshire Resilience Forum
- NALC
- NKDC
- PKF Littlejohn
Correspondence for consideration – items received in April 2020
- Active Places
- CO-OP bank
- EE Telecoms
- E.ON
- Environmental concerns
- LALC
- LCC
- Lincolnshire Funding Portal
- LIVES
- Living Wage Foundation
- My Neighbourhood Plan
- NALC
- Neighbourhood Planning
- NKDC
- Ordnance Survey
- Power for People
- Rural Services Network
- St John the Evangelist Church
- YMCA
It was reported that correspondence received from EE Telecoms was in relation to conducting a survey to investigate the suitability of siting a new telecoms mast at the south western corner of the recreation ground. The survey had taken place. Permission to carry out work on the land would need to be obtained if the site was suitable.
Correspondence regarding the creation of a community garden at the rear of St John the Evangelist Church was discussed and referred to the Finance & Policy committee.
Correspondence regarding small business grants from NKDC was discussed. The clerk reported that an application was made for the pavilion but had been informed that the library was not eligible.
Correspondence regarding Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payments was discussed and referred for consideration by the Finance & Policy committee.
20064. TO CONSIDER PARISH COUNCIL STANDING AND SUB-COMMITTEES
a. TO RECEIVE A REPORT AND WHERE NECESSARY, ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS FROM WITHIN THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS –
i. Neighbourhood Plan sub-committee – 16th March 2020 – A verbal report was given. The report was accepted.
ii. Environment committee – 16th March 2020 – A verbal report was given. The report was accepted.
Cllr Barr left the meeting at 21:01 and returned at 21:03.
iii. Environment committee – 21st April 2020 – A verbal report was given. The report was accepted.
iv. Executive sub-committee – 20th April 2020 – A verbal report was given. The report was accepted.
b. TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON DECISIONS MADE USING DELEGATED AUTHORITY – A written record of decisions made was circulated prior to the meeting.
It was RESOLVED: That Council accept and ratify decisions made using delegated authority.
Planning applications discussed at the Environment committee meeting on 16th March 2020
- Ref. No: 20/0207/HOUS Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and front porch extension, 12 Lichfield Road Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2SS |Received: Mon 17 Feb 2020 | Validated: Mon 17 Feb 2020 Status: Registered Consultation extension granted
- Ref. No: 20/0161/HOUS Erection of a single storey rear extension, Sleepy Hollow 3 Dorothy Avenue Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2NE Received: Mon 10 Feb 2020 Validated: Fri 14 Feb 2020 Status: Registered Consultation extension granted
- Ref. No: 20/0175/TPOT1 Beech - crown lift to 3m and remove dead wood, repair damaged limb to northern side at 7m; T2 Sycamore - crown lift to 3m, repair damaged limb on northern side at 11m, epicormic growth removal, 42 Worcester Close Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2TY Received: Wed 12 Feb 2020 Validated: Wed 12 Feb 2020 Status: Awaiting decision Consultation extension granted
- Ref. No: 20/0037/FUL Demolition of existing garage and storage building and change of use to incorporate the erection of single storey building for use as wedding dress storage and sales, 72 Grantham Road Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2PZ Received: Wed 15 Jan 2020 Validated: Thu 20 Feb 2020 Status: Registered
- Ref. No: 20/0294/HOUS Erection of ground & first floor side extensions and demolition of existing conservatory, Highfields 5 Coningsby Crescent Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2JL Received: Wed 04 Mar 2020 Validated: Thu 05 Mar 2020 Status: Registered
Planning Applications considered at the Environment meeting 21st April 2020
- Ref. No: 20/0344/HOUS Erection of 2 storey side extension., 24 Gloucester Close Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2TB Received: Fri 13 Mar 2020 Validated: Mon 16 Mar 2020 Status: Registered
- Ref. No: 20/0296/VARCON Application to Vary Condition 8 (Increase maximum number of children allowed from 40 to 55) and condition 10 ( change opening time from 07:45 to 07:15) attached to application 10/0676/FUL Change of use to Day Nursery, extension to rear and on site car parking. 91 Grantham Road Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2PZ Received: Wed 04 Mar 2020 Validated: Fri 13 Mar 2020 Status: Registered
- Ref. No: 20/0247/HOUS Erection of single storey extension and alterations to existing dwelling, 27 Canwick Avenue Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2LZ Received: Mon 24 Feb 2020 Validated: Mon 24 Feb 2020 Status: Registered
Planning applications for consideration at the next Environment committee meeting
- Ref. No: 20/0383/FUL Erection of side extension to existing building for class use B1 and B8, Unit 6 The Old Brickyard Brant Road Waddington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 9AD Received: Fri 20 Mar 2020 Validated: Mon 20 Apr 2020 Status: Registered
- Ref. No: 20/0315/HOUS Single storey rear extension, 33 Hillman Close Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2QR Received: Mon 09 Mar 2020 Validated: Tue 21 Apr 2020 Status: Registered
Planning decisions received – March, April and May 2020
- Ref. No: 20/0207/HOUS Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and front porch extension, 12 Lichfield Road Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2SS Received: Mon 17 Feb 2020 Validated: Mon 17 Feb 2020 Status: Approved
- Ref. No: 20/0175/TPO T1 Beech - crown lift to 3m and remove dead wood, repair damaged limb to northern side at 7m; T2 Sycamore - crown lift to 3m, repair damaged limb on northern side at 11m, epicormic growth removal, 42 Worcester Close Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2TY Received: Wed 12 Feb 2020 Validated: Wed 12 Feb 2020 Status: TPO works approved
- Ref. No: 20/0161/HOUS Erection of a single storey rear extension, Sleepy Hollow 3 Dorothy Avenue Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2NE Received: Mon 10 Feb 2020 Validated: Fri 14 Feb 2020 Status: Approved
- Ref. No: 20/0037/FUL Demolition of existing garage and storage building and change of use to incorporate the erection of single storey building for use as wedding dress storage and sales, 72 Grantham Road Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2PZ Received: Wed 15 Jan 2020 Validated: Thu 20 Feb 2020 Status: Refused
- Ref. No: 20/0247/HOUS Erection of single storey extension and alterations to existing dwelling, 27 Canwick Avenue Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2LZ Received: Mon 24 Feb 2020 Validated: Mon 24 Feb 2020 | Status: Approved
- Ref. No: 20/0294/HOUS Erection of ground & first floor side extensions and demolition of existing conservatory, Highfields 5 Coningsby Crescent Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2JL Received: Wed 04 Mar 2020 Validated: Thu 05 Mar 2020 Status: Approved
- Ref. No: 20/0296/VARCON Application to Vary Condition 8 (Increase maximum number of children allowed from 40 to 55) and condition 10 ( change opening time from 07:45 to 07:15) attached to application 10/0676/FUL Change of use to Day Nursery, extension to rear and on site car parking, 91 Grantham Road Bracebridge Heath Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2PZ Received: Wed 04 Mar 2020 Validated: Fri 13 Mar 2020 Status: Approved
20065. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS: -
i. Bracebridge Heath Allotment Holders Association – Cllr Manders – No meeting.
ii. Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club – Cllr Trought – Verbal report given.
iii. Bracebridge Heath Neighbourhood Watch – Cllr Smith – Verbal report given. Next planned meeting is 21st September 2020.
iv. Heath U3A – Cllr Callan – Verbal report given.
v. St John the Evangelist Church – Cllr Kilcoyne – Verbal report given.
vi. Bracebridge Heath Village Hall Management Committee – Cllr Adeyemi – Nil – not present.
vii. Cliff Cluster of Parish Councils Leadenham to Bracebridge Heath – Cllrs Manders & Trought – No meeting.
viii. Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils – Cllr Kilcoyne – A verbal report was given.
20066. TO CONSIDER COUNCIL’S MEETING SCHEDULE – It was RESOLVED: That the meeting schedule to September 2020 is approved and adopted.
20067. TO CONSIDER CONTINUATION OF THE SCHEME FOR DELEGATED AUTHORITY– It was RESOLVED: That That the scheme of delegation, approved on 25th March 2020, continues until it is formally withdrawn and while in place and where ever possible is reviewed every 2 months at a meeting of Full Council.
20068. TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 – Thanks were given to members involved in setting up the scheme and for managing requests for assistance from members of the community. A written report was circulated prior to the meeting and a verbal report was given by Cllr Marden.
It was RESOLVED: That the information leaflet for assistance during COVID-19 is approved and distributed to residents.
It was RESOLVED: That Council suspend Standing Order 3v, that the meeting will last no longer than 2 hours.
20069. TO CONSIDER VE DAY – Thanks were given to all those involved in putting the event together. The event was postponed due to COVID- 19 and it was agreed that alternative dates would not be considered at the current time.
20070. TO CONSIDER ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING – Nil
ITEMS OF A CONFIDENTIAL NATURE TO BE DEBATED IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC (COMMERCIALLY SENSITIVE). {AS PER THE PUBLIC BODIES (ADMISSION TO MEETINGS ACT) 1960}
It was RESOLVED: That the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the consideration of the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information (commercially sensitive), as defined in the relevant paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.
Cllr Walker left the meeting at 21:37 and returned at 21:40.
20071. TO CONSIDER QUOTATIONS FOR SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CCTV AT THE RECREATION GROUND – In accordance with standing order 3q, a record of member votes was requested for resolutions made at this item.
It was RESOLVED: That Council accepts the quote from Lincoln City Council to supply and install CCTV at the recreation ground.
In favour: Cllrs Broad, Hauton, Kilcoyne, Marden, Moran, Parr, Smith, Trought and Walker.
Opposed: Cllrs Barr and Callan
Abstentions: Cllr Manders
It was RESOLVED: That Council accepts the quote from Lincoln City Council for maintenance and monitoring of the CCTV system.
In favour: Cllrs Broad, Hauton, Kilcoyne, Marden, Moran, Parr, Smith, Trought and Walker.
Opposed: Cllrs Barr and Callan
Abstentions: Cllr Manders
It was RESOLVED: That Council suspends financial regulation 12.1h, the requirement to obtain 3 comparative quotes for maintenance and monitoring of the CCTV system.
In favour: Cllrs Broad, Hauton, Kilcoyne, Marden, Moran, Parr, Smith, Trought and Walker.
Opposed: Cllrs Barr and Callan
Abstentions: Cllr Manders
There being no further business the meeting closed at 22:18
Signed___________________________Chairman 02 June 2020