May 2021 Annual Parish Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE CROFT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 27th May 2021
Present
Councillors Cllr Mr N Dowlman (Chairman)
Cllr Vokes, Cllr Moore
Cllr Dennis, Cllr Peacock
Cllr Bowser
Cllr Blackburn (LCC)
In Attendance Mrs C Newton (Clerk)
Public Participation session
There were no Public Present
1 Apologies for absence
Cllr Mrs. Coxall, PCSO J Richardson these absences were
formally approved, by vote, having considered and accepted
the reasons for absence.
2 Election of Chairman and Declaration of Acceptance of Office to
be signed
Cllr Dowlman was nominated by Cllr Vokes, seconded by Cllr Bowser, and unanimously agreed. Cllr Dowlman accepted the post and signed his acceptance of office.
Election of Vice Chairman and Declaration of Acceptance of Office to be signed
Cllr Peacock was nominated by Cllr Dowlman, seconded by Cllr Vokes, and unanimously agreed. Cllr Peacock accepted the post and signed his acceptance of office.
3 Declarations of Interest
Planning Cllr Dowlman
Allotments Cllr Moore
4 To sign as correct the minutes from the last meeting held on
the 19th of April
It was unanimously agreed that the minutes should be signed.
5 Matters to Report
a) Reply sent to a resident suggesting that he contacts the Parochial Church Council with his concerns.
Noted
b) Arrangements made with a resident to meet Cllr Dennis to discuss Croft Lane Dyke.
The resident has not contacted Cllr Dennis.
6 Correspondence received
None
7 Informative matters from LCC & ELDC Councilors
Cllr Blackburn introduced herself, she has been completing her induction, and will attend her first full Council meeting on Friday.
8 Planning Applications
a) Response
S/020/00220/21
Planning Permission - Change of use of land for the siting of 40no. static caravans, excavation of land to form a lake and construction of internal access roads, change of 4 existing touring pitches to static pitches and provision of one additional static pitch on existing touring caravan site
VIRLEY HOUSE TOURER PARK, VIRLEY HOUSE, HIGH LANE, CROFT, SKEGNESS, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE24 4SJ
SUPPORT WITH COMMENTS
FULL PLANNING PERMISSION
b) Submitted
S/039/02047/20
Planning Permission - Change of use of land for the siting of 33 no. static caravans with decking and sheds. Excavation of land to form a wildlife pond, siting of a gas compound with fencing, construction of vehicular access and internal roads
CROFT BANK CARAVAN SITE, CROFT BANK, CROFT, SKEGNESS, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE24 4RE
SUPPORT WITH COMMENTS
S/039/00645/21
Planning Permission - Extension to existing dwelling to provide a dining room, utility, w.c. and conservatory
3 CHURCH LANE, CROFT, SKEGNESS, PE24 4RS
SUPPORT
S/039/00645/21
Planning Permission - Extension to existing dwelling to provide a dining room, utility, w.c. and conservatory
3 CHURCH LANE, CROFT, SKEGNESS, PE24 4RS
SUPPORT 6 ABSTAIN 1
c) To Discuss
S/039/00939/21
Planning Permission - Erection of a detached garage/store and construction of a vehicular access.
SANCTUARY, CROFT LANE, CROFT, SKEGNESS, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE24 4PF
Cllr Dowlman declared an interest and left the room
Cllr Dennis Abstained
SUPPORT
S/039/00687/21
Planning Permission - Erection of 2no. pairs of semi-detached houses.
CROFT MILL COURT, CROFT LANE, CROFT
Cllr Dennis & Cllr Peacock abstained
For 3 Against 1
SUPPORT
9 Finance
a) Bills paid between meetings
Zurich Insurance £562.23
Willlsons (Entitlements) £892.50
Unanimously agreed
b) Bills to Pay
Salaries March £ 420.38
Ladybug £180.00
Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board £171.84
V Clerk (Audit) £25.50
Unanimously agreed
b) Funds received
Allotments £765.00
c) Account Balances
Treasurer account £ 14993.40
Instant Account £71336.59
Petty Cash £14.60
Noted
d) Letter from the Auditor
Noted
e) Audit - To be discussed and agreed – sent to Councillors before the meeting
(i) To Sign the Certificate of exemption
It was unanimously agreed that Cllr Dowlman should sign the certificate
ii) To complete & sign the Annual Governance Statement
(iii) To complete & sign the accounting statements
It was unanimously agreed that Cllr Dowlman should sign the statements
10 Village Hall Report Cllr Vokes had sent a detailed report to Councilors before the meeting
The CCTV system was discussed, and it was unanimously agreed that an annual service of the system should be set up, with the possibility of upgrading the system in the near future.
Cllr Vokes also advised that 2 new cookers were included in the kitchen upgrade.
11 Playing Field equipment update – Cllr Mrs. Coxall & Cllr Vokes
An application for funding has been made to the National Lottery – there is a lead time of 12 weeks on a decision, other avenues are also being explored.
12 Footpaths & Highways
It was noted that there seems to be more fly tipping by the side of the bottle banks, and it was agreed that the Clerk should request a No-Fly Tipping sign to be erected.
13 Meeting Dates for the fiscal Year
2021 2022
June 7th February 7th
July 5th March 7th
September 6th April 4th
October 4th
November 1st
December 6th May 16th Annual Parish Council meeting &
Parish Meeting
The next item was a pink paper
Councilor Moore left the meeting
14 Allotments and Rural Payments
A report was made by the Clerk, it was unanimously agreed that the rent should be paid in full for 2021, and that the agent should be instructed to prepare a new contract going forward.
Meeting closed at 8.15 pm