October 2019 Minutes
Minutes Of The Croft Parish Council Meeting Held On Monday 7th October 2019
Present Councillors
Cllr Mr N Dowlman (Chairman)
Cllr Moore,
Cllr Bowser
Cllr Peacock,
Cllr Vokes,
In Attendance Mrs C Newton (Clerk)
1 Member of the public
1 Apologies for absence
Cllr Dennis, Jane Richardson, these absences were formally approved, by vote, having considered and accepted the reasons for absence.
2 To sign as correct the minutes from the last meeting held on 2nd Deptember2019, it was unanimously agreed that the minutes should be signed
3 Declarations of Interest
None
4 Matters to Report
a) Reply sent to a resident concerning the hedges around the playing field
b) The Clerk has been looking for quotes for the meshing in the car park, and a bench for the bus stop
c) Work has begun on the asset register
Noted
d) letter & P45 sent to caretaker
The Village Hall Keys have not been returned, it was agreed that the Clerk should contact the ex-caretaker to chase return
5 Correspondence received
a) Wendy Moore LCC Communities Team Funding Officer confirmation received that she will attend the November meeting
b) LCC – Adoption of the LCC statement of Community Involvement
Noted
6 Informative matters from LCC & ELDC Councilors
Not Present
7 Planning Applications
a) Decisions
Planning Permission - Change of use of land to create a new holiday park to include a caravan site for the siting of 15no. static caravans, a fishing lake, internal access roads, a pedestrian access, a play area with play equipment, a building consisting of reception office and toilet with 2 no. electric car port bays.
Sunshine Field, Croft Lane, Croft, Skegness, PE24 4PF
Object with Comments
Refusal of Planning Permission
S/039/02173/18
Application to vary condition no. 7 (site occupancy) as imposed on planning permission reference S/039/01345/14 (siting of 10 static caravans).
Old Chequers Inn, Croft Lane, Croft, Skegness, PE24 4PF
S/039/02148/18
Application to vary condition no. 7 (occupancy of site) as imposed on planning permission reference S/039/02359/15 (siting of 13 static caravans).
Old Chequers Inn, Croft Lane, Croft, Skegness, PE24 4PF
Appeals Dismissed
b) Submitted
S/039/01509/19
Planning Permission - Extension to the existing detached garage.
Highcroft House, Croft Bank, Croft, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4AL
1 abstain 4 Support
Support
c) To Discuss
S/023/01557/19
Application to remove condition 4 (restricting colour of caravans) imposed on planning permission ref. no. S/023/0387/17 for the change of use of land for the siting of 30 no. static lodge/caravans.
Jockhedge, Wainfleet Road, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness, PE24 5AH
Unanimously agreed to Support a variation to the condition in the form of grey/Green, would not Support a removal of the condition
S/039/01711/19
Planning Permission - Change of use of agricultural land to equine and erection of a stable block
Field Off Croft Lane, Croft, Skegness, PE24 4SL
Unable to access application form
If Domestic Support
If Commercial Object
d) Enforcement
EC/039/0022/19
Mark Shaw Water Plants, Church Lane
Application remains invalid
Noted
8 Finance
a) Bills to Pay
Salary September £277.98
Postage £7.32
Inland Revenue £208.20
Ladybug £90
M Beacom – cleaning of Village Hall £164.20
It was unanimously agreed that these bills should be paid
b) Funds received
2nd Half of the Precept £ £5342.00
Village Hall £2000.00
Noted
c) Account Balances
Treasurer account £ 4669.32
Instant Account £73663.05
Petty Cash £18.88
Noted
d) Accounts from the Village Hall
The Accounts had been sent to all Councillors before the meeting, there were no questions, The Chairman gave the Parish Councils thanks for the work carried out
9 Footpaths & Highways
a) Outstanding
Edges of verges require trimming – West Side of Low Road
Low Road Verges
Croft Road sign damage reported
b) To report Pothole at church Lane/service Road to the Council properties
10 Village Hall
a) Report – Cllr Mr. P Vokes
Cllr Vokes reported on the new Care taker
The RCD’s and sensor work are in hand
Future bookings, Gospel meeting, 70th Birthday Party, Auction of new goods. There is a possibility of Stretching sessions being arranged
b) Redecoration of the Village Hall – Quotes in hand
11) The Drope Proctor Charity – Cllr Moore
It was agreed that the funds should be distributed, between neighboring parishes however the accounts and agreements need to be checked over. The Parish Council will speak to the potential new Councillor when she joins
12) Speed Watch Report
Speed watch have visited the Village and have agreed 4 sites
The Co Ordinator has contacted all 6 volunteers to arrange the next step. 4 other people have been contacted to arrange training
It was also suggested that once the scheme is up and running a leaflet drop should be made, making people aware of the programme
Speeding on Church Lane - No Action at the moment
13) Recreation Ground – Update
Information is being collected by the Clerk, and the LCC funding Officer will attend the next meeting
14) Change of ownership of land with the PCC – Cllr Vokes
It was agreed that a formal approach to the PCC should be made,
The Clerk will bring the information required to the next meeting
15) Notice Board – The Clerk
It was agreed that a new notice board is required on Croft Lane which should be accessible to the residents and the Parish Council. The clerk will get quotes and speak to the Landowner concerning the replacement
16) Path to the A52 – Cllr Vokes
It was agreed that the Parish Council would like to install a footpath from the end of the Village to the A52, Cllr Bowser will contact the landowner and report at the next meeting.
17) Agenda Items for the next meeting
a) Up Date on the Croft Gym
b) Problems with bottle bank
Next Meeting 4th November Wendy Moore LCC will be attending