Minutes of the meeting of Amber Hill Parish Council held on 17th May 2021
Minutes of the meeting of Amber Hill Parish Council held on 17th May 2021
Present: Cllr Chris Stephenson, Cllr Elizabeth Gadd, Cllr Jane Webb, Cllr Ros Bowler, Cllr Rachel Hunn, Cllr Nigel Hardy,
Also Present: Cllr Mike Brookes (County Cllr) Cllr Georges Cornah (Borough Cllr), N Bush (Clerk)
Public Forum:
Meeting started 7.18 pm following on from the Annual Parish Council Meeting
21/091 Chairman’s remarks.
Cllr CS remarked that he was be happy to be able to meet again in person.
21/092 Apologies for absence and reasons given.
None
21/093 To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
Cllr CS declared an interest in planning application B/21/0209.
21/094 Police report.
Report received from PCSO Williams.
Please accept apologies from police, we will be unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
There have been no reported crimes within the parish since your last meeting.
Speed enforcement on Sutterton Drove is on our list of things to do in the coming weeks. We will let you know if we have any positive results.
Action: None
21/095 Draft minutes of the meeting held on 15-03-21 to be confirmed and signed as minutes.
It was resolved to accept the above notes as minutes.They were confirmed and signed by the Chair.
21/096 Financial matters: Accounts for payment and budget figures, including report, up to 09.05.21.
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Date |
Source of Income |
Total Amount |
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01/04/2021 |
Precept |
1,749.50 |
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09/04/2021 |
Interest |
0.04 |
|
Total |
|
1,749.54 |
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Date |
Purpose of Expenditure |
Total Amount |
|
01/04/2021 |
LALC Subscription |
85.91 |
|
30/04/2021 |
Pay and PAYE |
158.33 |
|
17/05/2021 |
Hubberts Bridge Community Centre |
24.00 |
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Total |
|
268.24 |
It was resolved to accept the accounts for payment.
Action: Clerk to make outstanding payments.
21/097 Planning:
B/21/0174 – Proposed conversion of existing outbuilding to form annexe at Copperfield, Lineside, Amber Hill
No objections or concerns
Cllr CS left the room
B/21/0209 - Conversion and extension of barn to form a dwelling at Thorpes Barn, rear of Holly House, Lineside
No objections or concerns
Cllr CS returned to the room
Planning Decisions
B/21/0062 – Two storey dwelling including new vehicular access, hardstanding & associated works at Sunnyside Cottage, Sutterton Drove
Planning permission has been granted subject to conditions.Cllr MB confirmed he had that day been in touch with Lincs County Council regarding the verge width and confirmed he was expecting an email with details and agreed he would forward this to the Clerk for distribution.
The Clerk confirmed she had received two further planning applications that morning and that they were not for major works. It was resolved that these would be conducted by remote consultation rather than EO meeting.
Action: Clerk to pass comments onto the planning dept and forward details received from Cllr MB, Clerk to send out additional planning applications
21/098 Correspondence
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March - May 2021 |
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Clerks & Council Direct |
Mail - Newsletter for March 21 |
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Boston Borough |
Email - Confirmation that Co-option can take place - Emailed to Cllrs 22/03/21 |
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Boston Borough |
Email - Crackdown on litter - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website and facebook 22/03/21 |
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Boston Borough |
Email - Notice of Election - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website and facebook 22/03/21 |
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Boston Borough |
Email - Review of DPI - Emailed to Cllrs 22/03/21 |
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Boston Borough |
Email - Covid 19 Vaccinations FAQ - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website and facebook 22/03/21 |
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Boston Borough |
Email - Cancellation of Party in the Park - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website and facebook 22/03/21 |
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Resident |
Email - Application for Councillor Vacancy - Emailed to Cllrs 22/03/21 |
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LALC |
Email - Enews - Emailed to Cllrs 25/03/21 |
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Keep Britain Tidy |
Email - Keep Britain Clean Campaign - Emailed to Cllrs - advertised on facebook & website 25/03/21 |
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Boston Rural West |
Email - Newsletter - emailed to Cllrs, posted on website and facebook 25/03/21 |
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Pilgrim School |
Mail - Response from Pilgrim School re speeding - Emailed to Cllrs 25/03/21 |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - Update to Covid Rapid Testing - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website and facebook 31/03/21 |
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LALC |
Mail - Monthly news letter |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - New road sweeper - Emailed to Cllrs 31/03/21 |
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LALC |
Email - update on the end of Covid legislation for meetings - Emailed to Cllrs 31/03/21 |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - Changes to planning process - Emailed to Cllrs 31/03/21 |
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The Bridge |
Email - Newsletter - emailed to Cllrs 07/04/21 |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - Greener Homes pilot Scheme - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website and facebook 07/04/21 |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - Fosdyke Parish Council invite - Emailed to Cllrs 07/04/21 |
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Lincs Police |
Email - Bump Campaign - Emailed to Cllrs 07/04/21 |
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Lincs County Council |
Email - March newsletter - Emailed to Cllrs 07/04/21 |
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Lloyds Bank |
Letter - confirmation of request for New user Cllr RB |
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Cllr M Brooks |
Email - requesting Citizens advice poster be advertised on website and social media. Emailed to Cllrs and posted on social media 21/04/21 |
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LALC |
Email - Enews 20/04/21 |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - Civility in public life: Digital citizenship resources - Emailed to Cllrs 21/04/21 |
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Lincs Lowland rescue |
Email - request for donation - Added to Agenda |
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Clerks Direct |
Mail – newsletter |
Action: None.
21/099 Clerks report.
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Mar 21 - May 21 |
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Speeding in the village
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Vacancy for Councillor Confirmation of Co-option received 4 applications received from Residents |
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Planning
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Action: None
21/100 Installation of Notice Board
Cllrs CS and NH volunteered to collect the new noticeboard from the Clerks office and erect it themselves
Action: Cllrs CS & NH to contact clerk to arrange collection
21/101 Litter Picking in the village/Wombles
Following discussion, it was agreed the Clerk would contact Boston Borough Council and Steve Slater of Wyberton Wombles to obtain details on this programme with a view to possibly joining with Wyberton Wombles. Cllr RB agreed to co-ordinate the group once up and running.
Action: Clerk to contact Boston Borough Council and Steve Slater and feed back to Cllrs
21/102 Extending 30mph speed limit.
A resident has asked if the 30mph speed limit can be extended. Cllrs MB confirmed the Speed Policy in Lincolnshire is based on the National directive and unfortunately this would not fulfil the criteria needed for it to be extended.
Action: None
21/103 Ullyatts Drove
Residents have made comments to one of the Cllrs regarding the condition of the road on Ullyatts Drove. After discussion it was resolved that Cllr NH as the Highways officer would take some photos and report the condition of the road on the Lincolnshire County Council website.
Action: Cllr NH to report the road condition on Lincs County Council website
21/104 Donation requests
The Clerk confirmed she has received a donation request from Lincolnshire Lowland Search and Rescue
Cllr EG proposed a donation of £50, seconded by Cllr RB and unanimously agreed. It was resolved that the Clerk would send out the donation.
Action: Clerk to send donation to Lincolnshire Lowland Search and Rescue
21/105 Items for inclusion at next meeting.
Platinum Jubilee – Tree planting
Newsletter
Litter picking
The meeting then went into a closed session.
21/106 Co-option of new Councillor
It was resolved that Lucy Evans would be offered the position of Councillor.
Action: Clerk to notify all applicants of the outcome
Meeting Closed 8.40 pm
Date of next meeting: 19 July 2021 7.00 pm