Julu 09 2019 - Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of Nocton Parish Council held in The Hive, Wasps Nest, on Tuesday, 9 July 2019 at 7:00 pm
PRESENT: Cllr Ian Goldsworthy (Chair), Cllr Elisabeth Murray (Vice Chair), Cllr Neil Faulkner, Cllr Philip Johnston-Davis, Cllr Graham Jones, Cllr Michael Kaye.
Also present: R Keillar (Clerk), CCllr Ron Oxby, DCllr Nick Byatt (arrived at 7:08)
7 members of the Public
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
No questions had been received at this time.
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APOLOGIES AND REASON FOR ABSENCE
Apologies had been received from Cllr J Kania, reason accepted. DCllr Laura Pearson.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA
None received.
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MINUTES
It was proposed by, seconded by and it was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 11 June 2019 were taken as read and signed as correct.
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REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
a) Local Police – The police report had been received; 9 June – 9 July 2019; there have been no reported crimes.
b) District Councillors –DCllr Nick Byatt gave a brief verbal report on his follow up actions from the last meeting. DCllr Nick Byatt hopes to attend the monthly coffee mornings organised by the local WI to hold surgeries for the community.
c) County Councillor – CCllr Oxby had submitted his report by email, which had been circulated and posted onto the website. He gave a brief verbal update.
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PARISH CLERK
a) a) The Parish Council noted the Clerk’s Report which had been circulated previously. Items discussed further:
item 3. It was agreed that a letter clarifying the issue be sent in reply.
Item 6. A date for the Clerk’s review was subsequently agreed as 24 July.
b) The Parish Council noted the Financial Report.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
It was proposed by Cllr G Jones, seconded by Cllr E Murray and it was RESOLVED that the Parish Council would adopt the NKDC Code of Conduct. This will be amended to include Nocton Parish Council is referenced throughout the document where required.
NKDC will be informed of the adoption by 31 July.
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NOCTON VILLAGE HALL – PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT
a) The following updates on the proposed development were noted:
i. The defibrillator has been re-located at the front of the site and will be rotated to face the road for easier accessibility.
ii. The grassed area leading up to the defibrillator will be cut back on a regular basis to provide clear access.
iii. A revised program of works is due from the contractor and it is hoped that the project might still be completed before Christmas 2019.
iv. An updated cost list has been requested from Maher Millard’s Accounts. It was noted that that several payments have been made to date. It was agreed that the Clerk and Chair would meet with MM Accounts to reconcile all payments made to date against the original cost breakdown and to ensure that clarity of payments made against the balance due is reported on a regular basis.
v. It was agreed that an informal meeting be called for all those residents who have registered an interest in serving on the new Village Hall Management Body on 24 or 25 July at The Hive.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Cllr E. Murray reported that the NP Steering Group had met on 3 July to discuss the proposed amendments to the Plan, following the advice, etc received from the Consultant, Ann Skippers.
It was proposed by Cllr M Kaye, seconded by Cllr N Faulkner and it was RESOLVED that the Plan be moved forward on the basis that the following amendment is made by adding the following sentence to Policy 1: "Development outside the settlement boundary will not be supported unless there is clear and unequivocal community support.”
It was also agreed to invoice Potterhanworth PC for 50% of the Consultant’s costs.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND ISSUES
a) The Parish Council considered the following applications:
i. 19/0791/LBC The Pheasantry The Green Nocton. It was agreed to support this application.
ii. 19/0830/LBC Park Farm The Green Nocton. It was agreed to support this application.
19/0829/FUL Land Between 19 And 21 Wellhead Lane Nocton.
It was proposed by Cllr M Kaye, seconded by Cllr E Murray and it was RESOLVED that the PC object to this application on the grounds outlined by Cllr Kaye. Comments included reference to the Conservation area, implications for drainage and the implications on trees and hedges.
iii. 19/0639/FUL Land Off Moor Lane Potterhanworth. No comment.
iv. 19/0356/FUL Land Adjacent To 1 Church Farm Cottages Barff Road Potterhanworth. No comment.
v. 19/0930/RESM Land South Of Station Road Potterhanworth. No comment.
b) To note the following planning decisions:
i. 19/0150/RESM Land At Station Road & Cross Street Potterhanworth – approved
ii. 18/1185/FUL Land South Of Branston Causeway Bardney – approved
iii. 19/0534/FUL Rushfield Lakes Station Road Potterhanworth - approved
c) To note the following application would be considered by the relevant NKDC Planning Sub committee:
i. 18/1246/FUL Land South Of Branston Causeway Bardney
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PARISH COUNCIL LAWNMOWER
The PC considered the purchase of a new lawn mower. The current lawnmower is in need of major repair and a quote of £370 has been received. A quote for a replacement of a higher specification is £529 (incl. VAT). It was proposed by Cllr N Faulkner, seconded by Cllr M Kaye and it was RESOLVED that a new lawnmower be purchased at a maximum cost of £450 +VAT.
It was noted that that the asset list would be updated accordingly.
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PROGRESS REPORTS OF PARISH COUNCILLORS
a) Cllr G Jones reported that:
The SID will be in Wellhead Lane from 9 July for 1 month
DCllr Nick Byatt suggested that the PC investigate a ‘special police speed enforcement group’ based around Grantham, which may be available to assist in speeding issues. The Clerk will investigate this.
b) Cllr P Johnston-Davis reported that:
As portfolio holder for publicity, he is working on a Communication Strategy (draft circulated to all).
c) Cllr N Faulkner reported that there has been public speculation regarding the future location of the Red Arrows.
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NOCTON PARISH COUNCIL – DATES OF FUTURE MEETING
It was noted that the next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on 10 September at The Hive, Wasps Nest, 7pm. It was agreed that the August meeting be called only if there is a need to carry out any urgent PC business at that time.
Public Question Session
A member of the public wished to thank Cllr G Jones for his help with anti cyber-crime information.
There being no further business the Chair closed the meeting at 8:30pm
Chair……………………I. GOLDSWORTHY
Date……………………10 SEPTEMBER 2019
Nocton Parish Council – 9 July 2019