Public Forum – The Police report was received during the public session.  The new PCSO has been allocated but will not be in post until mid March.  Concerns were raised over signs that have been installed in the market place car park and Cllr Avison will investigate.  Cllr Haynes is to repair one of the damaged bins in the market place at a cost of £16, it was noted that another bin has been damaged beyond repair.  Cllr Haynes has seen litter signs for Boston BC and clerk is requested to investigate costs.  An issue regarding coloured caravans is to be looked into again by Cllr Avsion.  An enquiry for road signs showing information about twinning has been made they would cost £200 each – the clerk is to investigate further.

Chairman’s Report – Cllr Pick advised that the bus shelter has been used as a toilet and this is a very sad state of affairs.  Cllr Pick thanked Cllrs Coulber and Haynes for their efforts with the hedge planting.

Present – Cllrs R Pick Chairman, P Barrack, S Coulber, G Harness, B Haynes, Mrs B Harvey, Mrs G Shaw, Mrs J Pow, Mrs C Dawson, J Roberts, N Leggate and the clerk.  Cllr Avison and 3 members of the public.

4375    Apologies – Cllr Meanwell.

4376    Declarations of Interest in accordance with 2000 Local government act There were none.

4377    Notes – It was proposed, seconded & resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 5^th January 2010, with one amendment and having been previously circulated, were approved as a true record of minutes, Chairman signed & dated.

4378    Resignation of Cllr Mrs P Day – It was noted that we now have third vacancy.

4379    Clerks Report –  a) Information regarding the Youth Achievement Award was presented to the meeting and added to by Cllr Mrs Pow.  The fun day is now planned for June at Gartree School.  The launch is to be during the first week of March and closing dates for nominations is 20^th May.  The logo has been designed and councillors will be required on the day to make presentations.  Details of the nomination form were discussed and the town and parish council logos are to be included.  A covering letter and posters are to be drawn up and postal costs are to be shared between the two supporting councils.  b) Training – details of the training events were given out and these events are to be opened to other local parish councils.  c) Printer – the clerk is to pursue the purchase of a new colour printer and a ball park figure of £70 was agreed.  d) It was resolved for the clerk to order replacement bank statements (no.s 20 – 24) at a cost of £20.

4380    Financial Matters –

a)         Proposal to pay accounts as listed, seconded & resolved unanimously that the following accounts be approved:-

 An enquiry was made if the grass cutting allowance for 2010 was subject to an increase.

4381    Planning –

a)         S/175/02712/09 – Full planning permission received – 87 High Street, Tattershall.

b)         S/176/02570/09 – Full planning permission received – The Bungalow, Thorpe Road, Tattershall Thorpe.

c)         S/175/02746/09 – Full planning permission received – 58 High Street, Tattershall.

4382    Correspondence –

a)         Clerk read to the meeting details regarding our request for extra salt bins and pedestrian crossing.

4383    Market Place and Greens –

a)         Lime Trees – the clerk read relevant letters and emails to the members and it was concluded that T2 lime tree is in most need of attention.  It was noted that the workmanship on T2 in particular was not acceptable as incidents over the past 6 months have proven.  Clerk to take action with the company who carried out the work last year.  If required Cllrs Avison, Haynes and Roberts are to be involved with a site meeting.

b)         Allotments – Cllr Haynes advised of opposition from residents on the Carwood site.  There are 14 people who have expressed an interest and they are meeting next month to form an Allotment group.  They have asked if the Parish Council can issue a Policy Statement supporting this group.  Clerk to action.

4384    The Manning Trophy – nominations were asked for the next meeting please.

4385    Parish Plan Update – Cllr Haynes confirmed that everything has been done and subject to approval from Community Lincs the Parish Plan will be published very soon.

4386    Reports from outside meetings – Cllrs Mrs Shaw, Harvey, Coulber and Haynes all attended the VAEL Key Community Contact event at the weekend and it was concluded that this is duplicating services.  Cllrs Mrs Harvey and Shaw also attended the ELDC Planning Committee meeting which discussed the proposed Tesco development.  (3 cllrs left the room for interest reasons 8.35pm)  It was strongly felt that a site meeting was required and the exact current plans are to be viewed.  A list of our exact requirements should be drawn up.  The market place parking should not be affected.  We should have a meeting to discuss the most recent plans, then a meeting with LCC James Houghton and after that a meeting with Tesco.  Clerk is to request a copy of the up to date plans first.  It was noted that Planning Aid may be able to help with our reply.  (3 cllrs returned at 8.48pm)  Cllr Barrack has attended a flood wardens meeting and there has been a dramatic increase in the flood warning areas.  More information will follow.

4387    Reports from District and County Councillors – Cllr Mr Avison has welcomed HRH Prince William last month, also ELDC have been awarded British Legion Community Cup and the new leisure centre in Louth is open this Saturday morning.  Mrs Harvey asked for the clerk to action getting the footpath swept/cut back in Thorpe – particularly North Road and Main Road.  She urged all councillors to report any potholes.  North Road is also in need of the gutters being cleared.

4388    Items for Next Agenda – Youth Achievement Award, New Councillors, Parish Plan and Lime Trees.

Dates of Next Meeting –  Tuesday 2^nd March Full Council meeting starting at 7.15pm.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9pm.

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