Minutes - 22 May 2023
Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting of Bracebridge Heath held on Monday 22nd May 2023 at 7pm at the Methodist Church Hall.
Present: Cllr Callan chaired the meeting. Clerk to Council Mrs S Knowles & Deputy Clerk to Council Mrs R Fraser were in attendance.
18 members of the public were present.
The chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
1. Presentation from Anglian Water representatives about the Elsham to Lincoln Pipeline – Two representatives gave information about the new pipeline and the section of the pipeline affecting the Bracebridge Heath Community. Full information about the project can be found on the Anglian Water website - https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/about-us/our-strategies-and-plans/newwater-pipelines/.
2. To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting – 25th April 2022 - The minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting, held on Monday 25th April 2022 were accepted as a true record and signed by the chairman.
3. To receive a report from the Chairman of the Parish Council – A written report had been submitted by Cllr Callan. An overview of Council activities was given. In particular, the Chairman thanked Council members, staff and the community for their contributions over the last year.
4. To receive a report from Lincolnshire County Councillor – Cllr Cawrey reported on:
- The Lincolnshire County Council’s annual budget; highways consultation events regarding the North Hykeham Relief Road and a request for a pedestrian crossing on Sleaford Road in Bracebridge Heath.
5. To receive reports from District Councillors – Cllrs Burley and Cawrey reported on their re-election in May 2023, help for families struggling with the cost of living crisis, NKDC’s energy efficient council homes and reduction in carbon emissions.
6. To note reports from village organisations - Written reports were received in advance from community groups. Verbal reports were given by the Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club, Heath U3A and the Bracebridge Heath Women’s Institute.
7. Questions or points raised by residents and members of the public – A question was asked about the estimated date for completion of the village hall refurbishment project. It was noted that this would be towards the end of 2023 or early 2024. A resident asked about the Bracebridge Heath Bowls Club and the condition of Red Hall Lane.
Signed_________________________________Chairman