Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 5^th July 2005, at 7.15pm at the Holy Trinity Primary School, Tattershall

Public Interval: Members of the public attended.  Representatives from the Global Peace Gathering spoke to the Council about the forthcoming event at Oxbow Farm.  Mr. Norman spoke about the residents concerns regarding highways matters along Chapel Lane.

 Present: Cllr. G.M.F. Shaw–Chairman, Cllr. S. Coulber – Vice Chairman, K. V. Newholm, J. G. Porter, H. Barrack, P. Barrack, B. Harvey, B. Wayman, J.E. Meanwell, M. Moss, R. Pick, N.G. Leggate J. Pow and Mrs. T. Wall (Clerk)

3651    Apologies: were received from: Cllr. C. Norman

3652  Declarations of Interest: Declarations of Interest were made by the following Councillors:

S. Coulber – Agenda item 7d ‘Trafalgar Day – possibilities of Funding Celebrations at Thorpe’ (Personal Interest being a member of the committee)

S. Coulber – Agenda item 9a ‘Highways Matters at Chapel Lane, Tattershall Thorpe’(Prejudicial Interest being a resident along the lane being discussed)

S. Coulber – Agenda item 7a ‘Contribution to Community In Action Newsletter (Personal Interest being a member of the Committee)

B. Harvey - Agenda item 9a ‘Highways Matters at Chapel Lane, Tattershall Thorpe’ (Prejudicial Interest being a resident along the lane being discussed)

B. Harvey – Agenda item 8c ‘Scholey Park application for public entertainment licence’ (Prejudicial Interest being a proprietor of land adjacent to that being used for the occasion)

N.G. Leggate - Agenda item 9a ‘Highways Matters at Chapel Lane, Tattershall Thorpe’(Prejudicial Interest being a resident along the lane being discussed)

J. Meanwell - Agenda item 9a ‘Highways Matters at Chapel Lane, Tattershall Thorpe’ (Prejudicial Interest being a resident along the lane being discussed)

R. Pick – Agenda Item 8b ‘Tattershall Country Park Planning Application’ (Prejudicial Interest being an employee of a supplier to the applicant)

P. Barrack – Agenda Item 8b ‘Tattershall Country Park Planning Application’ (Prejudicial Interest being the proprietor of the Post Office, potentially affected by business)

H. Barrack - Agenda Item 8b ‘Tattershall Country Park Planning Application’ (Prejudicial Interest being the father of the proprietor of the Post Office, potentially affected by business)

J. Porter – Agenda Item 10 ‘Footpath from Curzon to Cromwell Place ‘(Prejudicial Interest, being a landowner)

J. Porter – Agenda Item 12c ‘ Rights of Way Improvement Plan’ (Prejudicial Interest, being a landowner)

B.Wayman – Agenda Item 7a ‘Contribution to Community In Action Newsletter’(Personal Interest, being a member of the committee)

 3653  Minutes: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously, that the notes of the last meeting held on 7^th June 2005, having been previously circulated were approved as the minutes and signed.

 3654    The Old School House: The Clerk reported that Mr. Start from the Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire was unfortunately unable to attend the July meeting but dates for subsequent meetings had been forwarded to him for consideration.  Mr. Start had confirmed that he will be attending in September.

 3655    Clerks Report on Matters Outstanding:

The Clerk reported that an invitation had been received inviting members of the Council to attend the next LSP Event on Friday 15^th July 2005 at Southview Park Hotel, Skegness.

 3656    Financial Matters:

         Community In Action Newsletter:

Cllr. B. Wayman and S. Coulber declared a personal interest and took no part in the discussion.  It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously to contribute to the full cost of one issue of the Community In Action Newsletters.

          Donation to Thorpe Camp for Use of Room for Annual Parish Meeting:

         It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously to contribute £25.00 to Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre for use of the meeting room for the Annual Parish Meeting of Tattershall Thorpe Electorate.

          Payment of Accounts: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the following accounts should be paid and relevant invoices were presented.

 Trafalgar Day: Cllr. S. Coulber declared a personal interest and took no part in the discussion. A letter was circulated to members regarding the Tattershall Thorpe Trafalgar Committee requesting funds to help finance small celebrations to be held at Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to donate £50.00 towards the celebrations.  Cllr. B. Harvey abstained from voting on this matter.         

 3657  Planning and Licensing Matters:

Planning Applications - Granted: The following applications have been granted full planning permission, following the recommendations of the Planning Committee being forwarded to the District Council for consideration.

S/175/00716/05 – Martello Corporate Services Change of use of building for storage purposes

                           The Goods Shed, Sleaford Road, Tattershall

S/175/01027/05 -  Martello Corporate Services Listed Building Consent, remedial works to stone                                 capping

                           The Goods Shed, Sleaford Road, Tattershall

S/175/00538/05 – Malcom Padley & Sons, Erection of fencing in front of boundary of premises

                           49 Sleaford Road, Tattershall

S/175/00747/05     Mr. P. Hipkin , Extension to existing dwelling

                           Rhidorrach, 11 Sleaford Road, Tattershall

S/175/01094/05     Somerfield Stores Ltd, Two Storey extension and alterations to existing                                           supermarket,

                           3 Market Place, Tattershall

The following application was refused planning permission by East Lindsey District Council

S/1756/01346/04 – Mr. S. Leggate, Change of use of gravel pits to provide fishing lakes

                           North Road Farm, Tattershall Thorpe

Transfer of Justices Licence: Tattershall Park Country Club: The Council had no objections to the application

Transfer of Justices Licence: Mr. C. Hogan, the Black Hose Public House, 17 High Street, Tattershall: The Council had no objections to the application

Scholey Park – Application for Public Entertainment Licence – Kirkby Lane, Tattershall.

Cllr. B. Harvey left the room prior to discussion. Members of the Council discussed this at length.  They felt that the proposed event appeared to be more organised, and made no objection to the application.  They asked the Clerk to forward their concerns regarding policing the event, traffic control and clearing the site as part of the Councils response.

 3658    Tattershall Park Country Club:

Cllrs. P. Barrack, H. Barrack and R. Pick left the room prior to discussion. This planning application was discussed by the full Council at length. The Council expressed concerns regarding the residents permanently living at the site although this site is a holiday park, sewerage infrastructure and environmental issues. The Council decided that further clarification regarding planning issues of the whole site is needed and asked the Clerk to arrange a Parish Council Meeting, inviting the Planning Officer, Enforcement Officer and representative from Tattershall Park Country Club to attend.

3659    Highways Matters:

 a)      Chapel Lane: Cllrs: Harvey, Coulber, Leggate and Meanwell declared prejudicial interest and left the room prior to discussion.  The Clerk advised members of the Council that a letter had been forwarded to the Highways Department requesting advice on this matter, although no response had been received at the date of this meeting. The Councillors do not feel that a one way system is a suitable answer and decided to wait for advice from LCC.

 3660    Footpath from Curzon to Cromwell Place:

Cllr. J. Porter left the room prior to discussion. Cllr. P. Barrack said that the footpath from the new development through to Tattershall Holy Trinity School is excellent but would like to see it continued through to Cromwell Place and the current footpath which goes around the bungalows relocated along the field through to Clinton Park.  Cllr. Harvey advised that this matter is currently being negotiated with Lincolnshire County Council.  The Clerk was asked      to invite Jonathan Stockdale to view the area.

 3661  Annual Newsletter: The Clerk circulated the provisional copy of the next annual newsletter for comments.  It was proposed, seconded and resolved to ask East Lindsey to produce the Newsletter and ask the Target to distribute it.

3662  Correspondence:

         British Telecommunications: A document detailing proposals to re-align payphone provision at        Castlefields and Tattershall Thorpe was considered.

         Annington Interface Unit: A letter having been previously circulated to members was read advising           that they are content with the proposal for two notice boards on Local Government land.

Lincolnshire County Council: Cllr. J. Porter declared a prejudicial interest and left the room. A document questionnaire regarding the Parish Council Rights of Way Improvement Plan was circulated to members.  All were asked to complete and return to the Clerk.

         Residents Letter: Cllr. M. Moss declared a personal interest and took no further part in the discussion. A letter having been previously circulated regarding a request from local youths   to provide a football area at Castleview was read. This was discussed by members and the Clerk      was asked to write to them forwarding details of ownership of the land and various grants etc which            could be available to them.

         CPRE: A letter having been previously circulated inviting members to attend the AGM on    Wednesday 6^th July at Gainsborough Old Hall was read. 

         Lincolnshire Police: Notification of the next mobile police station visit to Tattershall was circulated             to members.

 3663    Reports from District and County Councillors:

District Councillor Avison reported that the Meals On Wheels area had be resurfaced following requests from the Council.  The New Chief Executive is now in place and performing very well, and Senior Officers had now been appointed at East Lindsey District Council.

 3664    Market Place and Greens Matters:

         Dog Fouling: Cllr. Pow expressed concerns regarding lack of Dog Fouling Bins in the parish.  The             Clerk was asked to forward the Councils concerns to the Environmental Department at East             Lindsey and also to request the Dog Patrol Officer to attend the village as soon as possible.

         Flag Raising Report: The Chairman reported that the flag had been flown on 4 unofficial occasions            and 4 official occasions during June.

         Best kept Garden Competition: The Clerk received all finalists for the competition and was asked to invite Mr. Taylor to judge to final round once again.

 3665    Public Lighting and Amenity Matters:

         Lighting at Bowling Green: The Clerk advised that a letter had been forwarded to East Lindsey     District Council requesting advice but a response had not been received at the date of this meeting.

         Public Seats: Cllr. H. Barrack reported that vandals had painted the seat at Cromwell Place.  It was            reported that the seat had now been repainted. Masons Lane is causing concern following the recent     heavy rain fall.  The Lane has become very flooded and muddy.  The drains along the A153 near to       Gartree Community School and the market place are still flooding frequently.

 3666    Reports on Outside Meetings:

Cllr. H. Barrack reported on an excellent County Committee meeting where Mr. Gill from the  Highways Department spoke about Highways matters in Lincolnshire. Cllr. Shaw reported on the Southern Area Committee Meeting recently held at Tattershall, where a presentation on housing strategy was given.  Public Conveniences were discussed with a positive response from the District Councillors attending the meeting.

Cllr. Shaw also reported on an excellent and informative Planning Seminar recently attended.  Information from the seminar for all Councillors to read will be circulated.

Cllr. B. Wayman reported on the recent meeting of the Sports Forum. 

3667    Items for Next Agenda:

a)            Village Appraisal

3668    Resolve to close meeting to press and public:

         It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the meeting be closed in order to discuss    two applications for Parish Councillor.

 3669  Co-option of Parish Councillor:

         Applications in writing from Mr. P. Maltby from Tattershall and Mr. A. Tate from Tattershall          were circulated and considered. It was proposed, seconded and carried by 7 votes to 5, that                           Mr. P. Maltby be elected to fill the one vacancy.  The Chairman declined to vote on this matter.        The Clerk was asked to make the necessary arrangements and thank Mr. Tate for his interest in the             Parish Council.         

 3670    Permission for the Finance and General Purposes Committee to act on behalf of the Council.

It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Parish Council give authority to the Finance and General Purposes Committee to act on behalf of the Parish Council from the date of this meeting until the next meeting of the Council on Tuesday 6^th September 2005.

 There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting.

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