October 2024 Minutes
MINUTES
Old Leake Parish Council Meeting
October 9 2024
Public Forum
3 members of the public were present. Updated on deteriorating road conditions on Cowbroads, HGV’s burst water pipes and excessive amounts of traffic. This issue had been passed onto BBC and LCC previously.
Councillors Present
Councillors, David Dickason, Guy Bull, Sandra Pickett, Paul Skinner and Susan Nutman.
Also in attendance:
Boston Borough Councillor John Baxter
Parish Clerk Joann Greer
1/10/24 Opening Comments from the Chairman
Due to the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, Councillor Dickason acted as Chair. He welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2/10/24 Apologies for absence and reasons given
Apologies from Councillors Pickett and Ashton were noted and accepted.
No apologies or communications were received from Councillor McCulloch.
Community Member Walter Seekamp also sent apologies.
3/10/24 Declarations of interest in accordance with 2011 Localism Act
No declarations were made.
4/10/24 To not
e reports from representatives of outside bodies
Detailed reports were emailed to all Councillors from LCC Councillor Skinner, and BBC Councillors Baxter and Butler.
5/10/24 To note CCTV updates & image requests
No requests were made.
6/10/24 To receive a report from the Recreational Area Working Group, resolve actions and expenditure for issues raised:
a) Washdyke – A spring closing mechanism is to be installed at the gate, the meadow is to be cut back and the hedgerow to the left of the park is also to be cut back.
b) Furlongs – the climbing cone is to be repaired; additional matting and gate repairs have already been requested.
c) Enos Wood – is to be visited by a qualified tree surgeon to develop an annual maintenance schedule to assist with the budget setting for 2025 – 26.
7/10/24 Draft notes of the meeting held on 4 September 2024 resolution to adopt
It was proposed, seconded, and resolved by those in attendance at the last meeting to accept the notes as the minutes.
8/10/24 Financial Matters:
a) Resolution to approve payment of accounts as listed
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to make the payments as listed.
Person / Company to
be paid Invoice No Details Amount
Employee Costs 24/25 - 043 October Salary/Pension/ HMRC 942.52
Clerk Expenses 24/25 - 044 October Travel/Giff/ ZOOM/Stamps 193.88
Mr M A Johnson 24/25 - 045 October Litter Picker 150.00
K & P Services 24/25 - 046 October Enos Wood & Washdyke Caretaker 94.75
ARK ICT Solutions Ltd 24/25 - 047 October Monthly Antivirus payment 11.22
BT Broadband Community Centre 24/25 - 048 October Monthly Broadband Payment 51.96
PKF Littlejohn 24/25 - 049 Annual Audit 378.00
Royal British Legion 24/25 - 050 Poppy Wreath Donation 50.00
Clerk 24/25 - 051 Quarterly Allowance 40.00
b) To note the bank reconciliation
The bank reconciliation as of 2.08.24 of £66808.43 was noted.
c) To note the conclusion of the Annual Audit
The audit was signed off by the external auditor with no further action required.
d) To consider project budget requirements for the 2025 - 26 financial year
Councillors were asked to consider potential projects and services to be included in the next financial year for the first budget meeting in November.
9/10/24 Highway Matters:
a) Receive issues requiring maintenance / repair
No new issues were raised.
10/10/24 Planning Matters:
a) Planning Application B/24/0375 Approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping and scale) reserved for lateral approval for the erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings) at Aingarth, Chapel Road, Old Leake, PE22 9PP
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to support the matters.
b) Planning Application B/24/0370 Demolition of 3no. existing agricultural buildings and erection of 3no. dwellings at Bank House Farm, Hobhole Bank, PE22 9RX
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to support this application.
c) Planning Application B/24/0392 Proposed extension to form additional accommodation at 83, Church Road, Old Leake PE22 9NS
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to support this application.
11/10/24 To receive feedback from the first YMCA youth project
Successful promotion of the new Monday evening service led to 16 people attending. The Clerk is to meet with YMCA to highlight other areas in the parish that may lead to further developments.
12/10/24 To consider the request for a skate park in the village by a resident and resolve action
The requested was considered. Due to the complex nature of introducing a skate park a feasibility study group was set up to gather information identifying need, location, planning, design and funding. Councillors Dickason and Skinners, BBC John Baxter and Mrs Reeson are to start the group with an aim to approaching OLPC when the information is available.
13/10/24 To consider a request for possible funding for the warm hub
The request for funding was considered, however the Council required further details including costing before they could make a decision.
14/10/24 To consider a request for funding from CAB
The request was noted. Councillors resolved to invest any funds they have available go direct to village services currently operating within the parish.
15/10/24 To consider the consultation document from BBC on the gambling policy
Councillors comments for the survey included no additional gambling facilities were needed in the town, from slot machines to betting shops. Concerns were raised regarding gambling addiction.
16/10/24 To note general correspondences not addressed on this agenda & respond if required
A request from a resident regarding a lack of playground equipment at Furlongs Lane for 0 - 2-year-olds was noted. Councillors stated the current provision for outdoor equipment was adequate for this age group.
17/10/24 To confirm the date and time of the next meeting in November
The November meeting date was set as Wednesday 13 November.