September 2023 Minutes
Mandy Coote - Parish Clerk
email: snitterbyparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk
web: snitterby.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Snitterby Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held in the Village Hall on Thu 21st September 2023 19:30
Present: Cllr T Gundry (Chairman), Cllr S Kapil, Cllr G Kettle-Gundry, Cllr R Lawrence, Cllr A Hopkins, Cllr T Faulkner
Officer: Mandy Coote (Clerk)
1. To receive apologies for absence
No apologies for absence
2. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011
There were none
3. To approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 20 July 2023
Approved
4. Co-option of Parish Councillor
• To consider any requests to become a councillor
None to consider
5. To receive reports and feedback from the County and District Council
None, no attendance. Agreed to send an email to Cllr Bunney & Cllr Duguid when neew meeting date for November is agreed.
6. Police Matters
• To receive any updates or report any matters
• Top reported crimes in this area 9/21/23, 4:23 PM Welton and Hemswell, most commonly reported crimes during Jul 2023
• Violence and sexual offences 28:- 1 Redbourne Road & 1 Church Lane, Waddingham
• Anti-social behaviour 17:- 1 High Street Snitterby, 1 Archer Street & 1 Well St, Bishop Norton
• Public order 9
• Criminal damage and arson 7:- 1 Burglary Commonright Drain
There were other matters brought to attention that have not been reported:-
Vehicles cruising the village, padlock cut and scaffold moved/maybe disturbed as not taken. Fly tipping is always a nuisance but no cases reported.
7. Finance
• To approve payments for Aug/Sept 2023
• To receive bank reconciliation
• Letter from signatories to bank to change address
It was resolved to make the following payments and accept the bank reconciliation up to the end of September 2023
8. Planning
• To consider planning applications (if any)
• To receive WLDC planning decisions (if any)
03/08/2023 APPLICATION REFERENCE NO: 147063
PROPOSAL: Planning application to erect orangery to rear & minor alterations to existing roof slope.
LOCATION: Hillside House High Street Snitterby Gainsborough DN21 4TP
No Comments, Awaiting Decision
03/08/2023 APPLICATION REFERENCE NO: 147064
PROPOSAL: Listed building consent to erect orangery to rear & minor alterations to existing roof slope.
LOCATION: Hillside House High Street Snitterby Gainsborough DN21 4TP
No Comments, Awaiting Decision
APPLICATION REFERENCE NO: 142985
PROPOSAL: Planning application for change of use of agricultural land to garden area
LOCATION: 2 Norton Road Snitterby Gainsborough DN21 4TZ
31/08/2021 Granted time limit plus conditions
APPLICATION REFERENCE NO: 146686
PROPOSAL: Planning application to remove modern agricultural sheds and erect 1no. detached, two-storey dwelling.
LOCATION: Land at Church Farm Chapel Lane Snitterby Gainsborough DN21 4TY
27/06/2023 Granted time limit plus conditions
APPLICATION REFERENCE NO: 147086
PROPOSAL: Planning application for extension and alterations to provide additional accommodation at ground and first floor
LOCATION: South Villa School Lane Snitterby Gainsborough DN21 4TS
No comments, Awaiting decision
9. Highways
• Accident at crossroads and subsequent email re bench and replacement bin, awaiting an update from the person concerned. Clerk to chase up response.
• To report highway matters (if any)
465741 New updates on Crossroads
It was agreed following an accident at crossroads that there is no sign stating it is a crossroads only give way signs which is a potential safety issue. To avoid further incidents a request for this to be addressed has been forwarded to:-
LCC reference for the report 465714, 21/07/2023.
Snitterby Parish Councils request needs a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO through contact with County Councillor who will get the TRO actioned. This has been requested and awaiting an update.
Drainage outside Royal Oak pub, we are sorry but we are not taking immediate action with this report because this site has been attended to on the drainage cleansing programme since the issue was first reported and no drainage issues were reported back. Thank you for reporting this matter. State changed to: No further action. This has now been lodged as a complaint.
Pot holes down Chapel Lane have been reported by a member of the public
10. Neighbourhood Watch
• To consider email as no Neighbourhood Watch is in place
Details of how to set up a scheme and what’s involved have been posted to Snitterby Community Facebook page and also within the notice board.
11. Volunteer Litter Picking
• To consider email and get equipment for volunteers
Unfortunately, there were only 100 kits available and we did not receive one. We are able to do volunteer litter picking, and use normal waste bags which WLDC would like to be disposed off in normal waste bins if possible, if not a special request can be sent for collection of said bags from a designated site. A risk assessment needs to be carried out and there are guidance notes available.
12. Clerk and Councillors updates
• To update on any matters or raise any issues, or items for the next meeting
• To change date of the meeting 23/05/2024 & also 23/11/2023
Roadworks have now completed at the corner of School Lane/High Street, unfortunately it is felt that the works have disturbed the daffodils planted there. It will become apparent in Spring if this is the case and agreed to address this again at the time.
The clerk to lodge reports on Fix My Street, regarding Crossroads sign covered by trees, Hedges and kerbs overgrown, and workman’s sign needing to be removed. Andy Hopkins will take photos of said problem areas.
Agreed to consult LALC regarding getting .gov emails for all councillors and clerk.
Auto enrolment with pensions regulator declaration completed
The clerk is unable to access the website and authority has been given by the chair for a new access to be created. A quote for website management has been sought at £85.00 pa, this covers up to 5 hours of work, advice queries and any guidance needed. It was agreed and approved
The date of the next meeting has been changed to 16/11/2023 and the May meeting to 09/05/2024
Confidential Item:
13. Pit Land
• To receive an update
A solicitor quote is being sought from Wilkin Chapman LLP, it was agreed if the cost was £1,000.00 or less Chairman Tom Gundry and Clerk could make the decision to instruct.
Date of Next Meeting
16/11/2023