April 2024 Agenda

OLD LEAKE PARISH COUNCIL

Wednesday 10 April 2024  

Old Leake Community Centre

Prior to the meeting there will be a Public Forum commencing at 7.00 pm when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council, after which Parish Council business will be conducted. 

The Council meeting will commence at 7.15 pm or at the closure of the public forum – whichever is the sooner.

This notice summons all members of the Council to attend from 7.00 pm or submit their apologies to the Clerk at the earliest opportunity.

Members of the public and press are welcome.

Signed: Joann Greer
Parish Clerk
5 April 2024

7.00 pm – Public Forum 


Agenda for Parish Council Meeting

1.   Opening Comments from the Chairman

2.   Apologies for absence and reasons given

3.   Declarations of interest in accordance with 2011 Localism Act

4.   To note reports from representatives of outside bodies 

5.   To note CCTV updates & image requests 

6.   To receive a report from the Recreational Area Working Group, resolve actions and expenditure for issues raised in the reports: 

a.   Washdyke

b.   Furlongs 

c.   Enos Wood 

7.   Draft notes of the meeting held on 13 March 2024 resolution to adopt 

8.   Financial Matters:

a.   Resolution to approve payment of accounts as listed

b.   To note the bank reconciliation

c.   To consider increasing the budget for the new laptop including software to £1500

d.   To consider a request for a donation towards the upkeep of the grounds at St Mary’s Church

9.   Highway Matters: 

a.   To consider the complaints from residents regarding traffic issues and pedestrian safety accessing the fishing lakes and resolve action

b.   Receive issues requiring maintenance / repair

c.   Receive Reactive Speed data and consider action

10.   Planning Matters:  

a.   Planning Application B/24/0109 Demolition of existing porch and replace with a larger porch at Lynbrook, Main Road PE22 9LH

b.   Planning Application B/24/0112 Replacement of existing outbuilding with new outbuilding at Bradshaws Cottage, Moat Lane PE22 9JR 

*Planning applications received after the distribution date of this agenda may be considered at this meeting*

11.   To consider the response from Boston Borough Council regarding footway lighting insurance and resolve response

12.   To consider the proposed 3-year upgrade streetlighting plan and resolve expenditure

13.   To receive an update on the completion of the YOUNG PEOPLES PILOT PROGRAMME and resolve future plans    

14.   To receive an update regarding The Meadows and possible parking solutions

15.   To note general correspondences not addressed on this agenda & respond if required

16.   To note the parish council’s corporate email address system and instruction for use

17.   To set the date and time of the next meeting