MINUTES OF TYDD ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

HELD AT TYDD ST MARY VILLAGE HALL 3^rd NOVEMBER 2022 at 7.00pm

Presiding over the meeting, Cllr Magnus

In Attendance:

Cllr Bowser, Cllr Eves, Cllr Cheslett, Cllr Slaymaker, District Cllr Tyrrell, District Cllr Wilkinson,

County Cllr Coupland, two members of the public and Mrs Jane Ripley, Clerk.

TSM = Tydd St Mary TG = Tydd Gote PFC = Playing Field Committee

There was a public forum where the following were discussed:

Planning applications in Tydd Gote

The local Environment

Future of Land Line Telephones

The Two members of public left the meeting at 7.34pm

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129.22 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE with reasons

Cllr Markillie & Cllr Allard sent their apologies and Council RESOLVED to accept them

130.22 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - to receive Declarations of Interest in accordance with the

Localism Act 2011 and to consider any applications for dispensation.

None

131.22 SIGNING OF THE MINUTES

Clerk’s Notes from the meeting on 6^th October were taken as read and signed as minutes by the Chair.

132.22 TO CONSIDER ITEMS FOR & FROM OUTSIDE AGENCIES/PARISH COUNCIL

REPRESENTATIVE AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

District Cllrs Tyrrell& Wilkinson:

The recent Garden waste Collection in TSM was well subscribed

The Christmas sleigh route and times will soon be released

133.22 TO REVIEW AGREEMENT WITH PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE

None

134.22 TO CONSIDER PLANNING MATTERS AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

Applications:

H021-0984-22 Mr Peggs, 41 Station Rd, Tydd Gote

Erection of dwelling (retrospective) - previously approved under H21-0674-20

Council Strongly request that both the Case Officer and Enforcement Officer dealing with this application

consider all the noncompliance issues and constant retrospective applications for this site.

Council have had grave concerns on this application from residents of the area.

Council considers this to be over development if the site.

H021-0998-22 Mr Peggs 41A Station Rd Tydd Gote

Conversion of garage into dwelling (retrospective) - previously approved under

H21-0725-20 including proposed extension

Council Strongly request that both the Case Officer and Enforcement Officer dealing with this application

consider all the noncompliance issues and constant retrospective applications for this site.

Council have had grave concerns on this application from residents of the area.

Council considers this to be over development if the site

H21-1035-22 Mr Stanberry, Tretton Manor Barns. TSM

Siting of static caravan – retrospective

Council has no objection to this application

Approvals by SHDC:

H021-0873-22 TSM PFC, Glebe Field, TSM

Proposed new metal storage shed

Refusals by South Holland District Council: None

Withdrawn Application:

H021-0781-22 Mr Peggs, 41 Station Rd, Tydd Gote

Proposed two storey rear extension

Non -Determination

H21-0952-22 Mr Peggs, 41 Station Rd, Tydd Gote

Erection of single storey rear extension - Retrospective

135.22 CLERKS REPORT

All Correspondence from the October meeting has been dealt with and replied to.

Allotment rents for October have all been received.

Cllr Markillie reported that the Christmas trees will be in planted by the end of November.

TSM School has 105 children for Coronation Mugs.

The Defibrillator Battery and pads for TSM have arrived.

The Date on the pads at TG is May 2023 so will replace next April.

The new swing seats for TSM have been installed, gate and Sign have been re set.

The topsoil and grass work has been completed and play areas closed.

136.22 TO CONSIDER FINANCIAL MATTERS AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

a. Sec137 payments - None

b. Accounts for payment

Date	Payee	BACS	Item	Chq No	Net	VAT	Gross
7/10/22	Long Sutton Men’s Shed	49	Spalding Flower Parade		£500.00		£500.00
10/10/22	D W Woods	50	TSM Ground Maint June		£435.52	£87.10	£522.62
10/10/22	D W Woods	51	TG Ground Maint May		£160.00	£32.00	£192.00
10/10/22	HMRC	52	PAYE		£443.20		£443.20
12/10/22	Defib World	53	Replacement battery and pads		£208.99	£41.00	£249.99
28/10/22	James Chadwick	54	TSM Maint		£200.00		£200.00
28/10/22	Mrs J Ripley	55	Wages Oct		£591.03		£591.03
28/10/22	LALC	56	Training		£23.00	£4.60	£27.60
28/10/22	OLP	57	2 x swing seat		£214.00	£42.80	£256.80
28/10/22	Wroxham Home Farms	58	Allotment Rent		£1000.00		£1000.00
3/11/22	Mrs Ripley	59	Expenses		£96.75		£96.75
3/11/22	Independent Grab	60	Green waste		£400.00	£80.00	£480.00

The above payments were proposed, seconded and RESOLVED for payment.

c. Money In - £2390.00 Allotment rents

d. Update on Bank Mandate

The Clerk informed Council that the latest bank mandate form had not arrived at Unity Bank, it was

RESOLVED to complete and submit the form again.

137.22 TO CONSIDER CORRESPONDENCE AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

a. Quotation for Play area works x 2

b. Lincolnshire Reservoir Project – Consultation (circulated)

c. LALC - News (circulated)

d. Quotation for Gates at TG Play area – item 10b

e. Quotation to move notice board at TSM – item 10d

f. Scribe Accounts – Notification of price increase

138.22 TO CONSIDER PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITES AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

Play Area-TSM (Glebe Field)

The recent work to trip hazards was discussed, Councillors to inspect work and report to Clerk.

Signs to be put on gates informing that area is closed.

Play Area – TG

The recent work to worn areas and holes in the grassed areas were discussed, Councillors to inspect work

and report to Clerk.

Signs to be put on gates informing that area is closed.

Council RESOLVED on quotation from D Woods to install gate for £135.00

Allotments: Nothing to report
Any Other area:

Council RESOLVED to re-site the PC noticeboard outside the School on Common Way.

This had been agreed with the school.

Council RESOLVED on £185.00 to remove schools old board and dispose plus re-site PC board and

make good both areas.

139.22 TO RESOLVE ON POSITIONING OF BENCH IN TSM

Following a discussion, it was proposed to install the bench seat at the junction of Rectory Rd and

Hix Lane close to the planter. This was seconded and RESOLVED.

140.22 TO RESOLVE ON DONATION TO MENS SHED CHRISTMAS TEDDIES

Council RESOLVED to donate £250.

141.22 TO DISCUSS COUNCIL SOCIAL MEDIA AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

This was discussed at length and deferred to the next meeting.

142.22 TO DISCUSS GRANT APPLICATION TO WIND FARM (December)

Council RESOLVED not to enter a bid for the December round of grant funding.

143.22 TO RESOLVE ON MEETING DAY AND MONTHS FOR 2023

Council RESOLVED to meet on the first Monday of the month for 9 meetings.

144.22 TO RESOLVE ON COUNCILS PROCEEDURE FOR POLICY REVIEW

Council RESOLVED to adopt the Policy Review Schedule as put before them.

145.22 TO RESOLVE ON 2023-24 BUDGET AND PRECEPT

Following a discussion Council RESOLVED to accept the budget as put before them for 2023-24.

Council RESOLVED to set the 2023-24 precept at £27,000.00 a 0% increase on last year.

146.22 HIGHWAYS & FOOTWAYS

a. Update on outstanding matters: covered in Parish Inspection

Cllr Coupland informed Council that all outstanding matters were in hand.

b. To report any new matters - None.

147.22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 1^st December 2022 TSM Village Hall 7pm

148.22 To Resolve for the council to move into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies

(admissions to meetings) Act 1960 to discuss the following matters.

Council RESOLVED to move into closed session.

Cllrs Tyrrell, Wilkinson and Coupland left the meeting at 8.50pm

149.22 TO RESOLVE ON ADMINISTRATION AND STAFFING MATTERS

a. Report to Council on Clerks Appraisal

Cllr Bowser gave a report to Council.

150.22 TO UPDATE ON PRIDE OF SOUTH HOLLAND AWARDS

There being no more business to transact the meeting closed at 9.00pm

Signed Date

Chairman