2020 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

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Housekeeping

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External Reports

1. Police report – report received after meeting

• Current priorities in the area are Anti-social behaviour at Manor Park, Welton and speeding along Honeyholes Lane in Dunholme
• Regular routine checks are being carried out around village halls due to an increase in anti-social behaviour.
• There are a lot of Covid-19 breaches being reported in Lincoln.
• Speeding is a hot topic and regular checks are carried out in hotspot areas.
• Police surgeries are not taking place at the minute due to Covid-19 restrictions in place.

2. District Councillor Report – Apologies received from Cllr Waller - report submitted:

• Meetings are taking place regarding the latest Government White Paper on Planning.
• Contacts were given for Councillors who may be able to assist with the review of the Neighbourhood Plan when needed.
• Confirmation is being chased up for if CIL payments are due for extensions to some properties within the village.

3. County Councillor Report – None received

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Public Session – None

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Apologies for Absence: Proposed Cllr Fotheringham, seconded Cllr Patchett and agreed by all to accept apologies and reasons for absence from Cllr Wiswould.

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Declarations of Interest (Pecuniary or Non-Pecuniary):

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Minutes of previous meetings

1. Notes of the Council Meeting held on 2nd September 2020 – to receive, approve and sign as minutes – Proposed Cllr Fotheringham, seconded Cllr Canton, agreed and signed by the Chair as accurate record.

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Update Reports:  

1. To receive an update regarding the Community Speed Initiative – 338 offenders have been reported since the beginning of the scheme. 

Costs for electronic speed sign investigated and three quotations received at around £3000 each. Cllr Waller to be approached for possible funding through the District Councillor Initiative fund. Quotations to be distributed to Councillors for review prior to next meeting.  Cllr Mrs Nicoll and the Clerk will investigate the Council finances for any reserves available.  Clerk will contact Nettleham Parish Council for details of supplier of sign at Nettleham.  Agreed that the best options would be solar powered devices and should include an analysis mechanism.

2. To receive an email and update regarding cycling on Chapel Walk – confirmed by Lincolnshire County Council that cycling is prohibited on Chapel Walk. Noted Parish Council do not have any powers of enforcement – confirmation to be published on Council Facebook page, website in the newsletter and the resident will be advised it is a police matter.
3. To receive an update regarding the new Parish Council website – The new website has been built by the Clerk and published by Lincolnshire County Council.  Lincolnshire County Council advised to delete the old website and domain.  The new link has been added to the original “scothern.org” domain to redirect residents.  This will be advertised on Council’s Facebook page.

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