2020 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

49.20

Housekeeping

50.20

To approve the purchase of Zoom to enable remote meetings to take place

Proposed Cllr Mrs Nicoll, seconded Cllr Canton and agreed by all to purchase an annual subscription to Zoom to enable the Council to hold remote meetings.

51.20

External Reports

1. Police report – None received
2. District Councillor Report

• Meetings have been taking place on “Microsoft Team” – this has proven cost effective as less cars are being used.
• 75% of staff are working from home and will do so for the foreseeable future.
• 37% of staff have been re-deployed to deliver Covid-19 specific services
• 70 Community groups have been registered across the County as offering assistance to their local residents during the pandemic.
• Refuse collection up by 25% as is fly tipping.
• Paid out over £45k to community groups
• Just over £1 million has been allocated to the District Council help the District off-set any losses.
• Loss of 30% income as of June 2020.

3. County Councillor Report

• Around 1147 people within Lincolnshire have been confirmed positive for Covid-19.

• Help has been given to local businesses in terms of financial support, altering business operations and get ready for re-opening.
• Schools have continued to assist key workers with childcare.
• Work on the A46/Lincoln Road roundabout near Dunholme is due to start on 20 July 2020.

52.20

Public Session – None present

53.20

Apologies for Absence: None given

54.20

Declarations of Interest (Pecuniary or Non-Pecuniary): None given

55.20

Minutes of previous meetings

1. Notes of the Council Meeting held on 4th March 2020 – to receive, approve and sign as minutes – Proposed Cllr Fotheringham, seconded Cllr Canton, agreed and signed by the Chair as accurate record.

56.20

Update Reports:  

1. To receive Chairmans Annual Report – See attached copy.
2. To receive an update regarding the Community Speed Initiative, including to receive an email from a resident regarding speeding on Heath Road – volunteers have just started again following relaxing of the Covid-19 restrictions that were in place.  Cllr Canton is currently in communication with Dave Mitchell (Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership) to assess Heath Road and Dunholme Road as possible new sites following the necessary risk assessments.

Over 200 offenders have been reported since the initiative started.

Proposed Cllr Fotheringham, seconded Cllr Canton and agreed by all that Cllr Canton to research the costs of a movable speed sign which could possibly be shared with Sudbrooke.

3. To discuss and take any necessary action regarding bus services in the village, including to receive the new CallConnect bus service timetable – The new timetable has been advertised on the Council noticeboards, website and Facebook page.  It was agreed by all to remove this item from future agendas.
4. To receive an update regarding the new Parish Council website. – A new website is necessary due to transparency legislation coming into force.  The Clerk is to undertake further training to build the website before going live.
5. To receive an update on the location of the 2nd defibrillator – Proposed Cllr Mrs

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