MINUTES OF TYDD ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

HELD AT TYDD ST MARY VILLAGE HALL 6th MARCH 2023 at 8.25pm

 

Presiding over the meeting, Cllr Magnus

In Attendance:

Cllr Bowser, Cllr Eves, Cllr Markillie, Cllr Cheslett, Cllr Slaymaker, Cllr Allard,

County Cllr Coupland, District Cllr Tyrrell, one member of the public and Mrs Jane Ripley, Clerk.

 

 

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

 

There was a Public Forum during which planning application H21-0143-23 Medley's Charity, Land off Lowgate TSM Erection of up to 28 dwellings (Outline) was discussed.

                      

 

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23.23 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE with reasons

District Cllr Wilkinson sent apologies.

 

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

Localism Act 2011 and to consider any applications for dispensation.

Cllr Markillie declared an interest in item 4 H21-0143-23 as she is a trustee of Medleys Charity, she will take

no part in discussion or vote for this item.

 

25.23 SIGNING OF THE MINUTES

Clerk’s Notes from the meeting on 6th February 2023 were taken as read and signed as

minutes by the Chair.

 

26.23 TO CONSIDER PLANNING MATTERS AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

Applications:

H21-0144-23 Mr Francis. The Sycamores, Main Rd, TSM

                       Erection of detached timber garage

Council supports this application.

H21-0143-23 Medley's Charity, Land off Lowgate TSM

                       Erection of up to 28 dwellings (Outline)

Whilst the Parish Council do not have any objection to the proposed development in principle, they do

however, have major concerns that need addressing prior to the commencement of any building.

  • The Councils concerns mainly fall under Policy 3 & 6 of the SELLP
  • This area already has a Vacuum Sewer for the current inadequacy of the wastewater system.
  • The Village school is at capacity now (28 dwellings could potentially create another class of children)
  • The local NHS health system is already under pressure, Local GP Practices are oversubscribed with

residents already waiting days for appointments.

  • There is no capacity for NHS dental care in the area.
  • A footway on Lowgate from the development to Church Way would be needed.
  • The width of the road in Lowgate does not lend itself to two-way traffic.
  • Telecommunications coverage in the area is inadequate.

Council concur with fellow consultees replies and points to be adhered to within this development,

and would like to work with Medleys Charity and the developers to achieve the best outcome for

the good of the Parish.

H21-0100-23 Mr & Mrs Howse, Worlds End Rd, TSM              

                       Residential development (outline)resubmission of H21-0057-22

This application is outside the Local plan. The road is not sufficient for increased traffic.

H21-0165-23 Mr Bateman, Dame Barn, Common Way, TSM

                       Installation of photovoltaic cells to south east and south west elevations

Council supports this application.

H21-0194-23 Mr Bateman, Dame Barn, Common Way, TSM (Listed Building)

                       Installation of photovoltaic cells to south east and south west elevations

Council supports this application.

Approvals by SHDC:

H21-0038-23 Mr Sparks, The Manse, Station Rd, Tydd Gote

                         Works to trees in conservation area.                         

Refusals by South Holland District Council:

Appeals

 

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

REPRESENTATIVE AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

a.       District Cllr Tyrell informed Council that the opening of Kids Shed will be the first week of

             April, the taster day last Sunday went very well with 25 children signing up .

             They also got new members for Mens Shed.

b.       County Cllr Coupland informed Council that both District and County had increased Council Tax.

 

28.23 TO UPDATE ON ZIP WIRE FOR TSM PLAY AREA AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

So far there has been no interest in a working party to raise funds.

An application to Grantscape for £11,000 has been made with results due out in April.

The PFC are doing fund raising.

 

Cllr Magnus left the meeting at 9.15pm and returned at 9.18pm

 

29.23 TO UPDATE ON SPEEDWATCH AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

Sam Norris introduced herself during the Parish Meeting as the new Speedwatch co-ordinator and voiced.

the need for more volunteers to join the scheme. She will run a recruitment drive.

 

30.23 TO UPDATE ON MUGS FOR SCHOOLS FOR THE KINGS CORONATION

The mugs have been delivered to the Clerk.

Council RESOLVED to buy mug boxes to present mugs in.

It was proposed for Cllr Magnus to arrange a date and time with the school for the mugs to be presented

To the children by herself and the Clerk.

 

31.23 TO DISCUSS REQUEST FROM TYDD FOOTBALL CLUB AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

The Football Club requested permission from the Council as lease holder of the Glebe field, to apply for funding

From the FA to maintain the pitches. Council RESOLVED to give agreement on the condition they were kept

updated on the application and the Councils Grass Maintenance contractor was consulted throughout.

 

32.23 TO REVIEW AGREEMENT WITH PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE

None

 

33.23 CLERKS REPORT

Enquiries have been made regarding the trees in the Private Road next to TG Play area. Replies should be back

for Aprils Council meeting.

Replies from NALC and Councils Solicitor are due on the subject of a possible transfer of TG play areas ownership,

again, this will be addressed at the April Council meeting.

 

34.23 TO CONSIDER FINANCIAL MATTERS AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

a.  Sec137 payments

 b.  Accounts for payment

Date

Payee

BACS

Item

Chq No

Net

VAT

Gross

10/2/23

Clerks & Councils Direct

83

Mugs

 

£707.40

£141.48

£848.88

28/2/23

Mrs Ripley

84

Wages

 

£625.76

 

£625.76

 

SHCS

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Allotment Rent

 

£185.00

£37.00

£222.00

6/3/23

Mrs Ripley

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Expenses

 

£96.75

 

£96.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

  c. Money In = Nil

  d. Update on Bank Mandate

      Cllr Cheslett still has not received any internet log in details, the Clerk had been in touch with the bank

      and let Cllr Cheslett know that he needed to contact them in person.

     

 35.23 TO CONSIDER CORRESPONDENCE AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

a.       LALC - News (circulated)

b.       LCC County Farms Estate – Annual Tenants Meeting (circulated)

c.       Parishioner report of old dumped rubbish bin Rectory Rd (Clerk reported to SHDC)

d.       Tydd Football Club – Request to PC

e.       LALC – Extra General Meeting Invite

 

36.23 TO CONSIDER PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITES AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

  1. Play Area-TSM (Glebe Field): All fine, Cllr Bowser to oil gate.
  2. Play Area – TG: Moles and rabbits having an impact on grassed areas.
  3. Allotments: Nothing to report
  4. Any Other area: Defibrillators, Following the devastating death of a young footballer in Crowland

last weekend, Council RESOLVED to give the football club the code to the defibrillator cabinet at the

shop to cut down time.

 

 

37.23 TO REVIEW POLICY AND PROCEEDURE

    1. Communications Policy
    2. Social Media Policy

Council reviewed both policies with no changes.

 

38.23 HIGHWAYS & FOOTWAYS

a. Update on outstanding matters: covered in Parish Inspection

The new lower speed limit of 30mph when entering TSM from Sutton St James has now been

put on the road surface.

b. To report any new matters -

Cllr Coupland will make enquiries with regards to zig zag lines outside the Pre-school to slow traffic.

 

39.23 DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 3rd April 2023 TSM Village Hall 7pm

 

40.23 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 not to go into closed session as there were no matters to resolve.

 

 

41.23 TO RESOLVE ON ADMINISTRATION AND STAFFING MATTERS

None

 

 

There being no more business to transact the meeting closed at 9.55pm

 

 

Signed                                                                     Date

Chairman