November 2022 Minutes
WITHERN WITH STAIN & TOTHILL PARISH COUNCIL
www.withernstain.uk
Parish Clerk: E mail: parishclerkwithernstain@gmail.com
Sarah Kennett parish clerk withern stain at gmail dot com
MINUTES
22 of November 2022
Attendees: Cllr Simon Acklam, Cllr Alexandra Blomley, Cllr Alan Jenkinson, Cllr Fred Donner, Cllr Noi Sear, Cllr Sandra Harrison
Public session – suggested that the Parish Council plant a tree for the Coronation of King Charles. To be added to the next agenda
67. Apologies – Cllr Jackie Harvey-Brown
68. To Receive any declarations of interest not previously disclosed. - None declared
69. To approve the minutes of the meeting of 6th October 2022 for the Chair’s signature.
Resolved approved: Cllr Blomley, seconded Cllr F Donner
70. Updates from those minutes
a. Theddlethorpe – First Meeting 23rd November 2022, community funding is on the agenda, what would local villages bid for from the community funding pot?
b. Movement of the speed limit request – still ongoing updates at the next meeting
71. Updates from LCC or ELDC
a. ELDC - Cllr Sandra Harrison
i. East Midlands Ambulance service update: 14 new paramedics are due to be employed.
ii. Long COVID hub – signposting to further help https://lincolnshire.connecttosupport.org/long-covid-information-hub/
iii. Changes in NHS – clinical commissioning group now a Care board. Online programs are being set up so that care staff and nursing staff are able to access information.
iv. Concerns over debt as loan sharks being used to pay for Christmas
v. Free wristband for people with dementia so that they can have their contact details. Poster to be displayed on website and parish notice board. Email dementiasafegusrding@lincs.police.uk to get a free band
vi. Lighting is now the county council’s responsibility – any issues reported by fix my street.
vii. Funding for warm spaces to be sent to the Cllr Fred Donner, also funding from the national grid for warm homes, https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/community-spirit/fighting-fuel-poverty-now-and-futurehttps://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/bishop-of-lincoln-social-justice-fund-cost-of-living/
b. LCC – Cllr Noi Sear
i. Chalk Lane wrong residents have been contacted about trees, will forward information about the correct addresses for the trees that are alongside the lane
ii. Age UK are giving out warm packs, (hot water bottle, blankets). https://www.ageuk.org.uk/leeds/about-us/news/winter-warm-packages/winter-warm-packages/
iii. Anyone who is in need can get a SIM card that is available in the Uniform and Baby bank
72. Current Vacancies and co-option and resignation – currently have 2 vacancies
a. All Councillors will ask around to see if any interest
73. Planning Consultation
a. Connerstone: PROPOSED BASE STATION INSTALLATION UPGRADE AT CORNERSTONE 11333824, GREEN FARMLAND, STAIN LANE, WITHERN, ALFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN13 OLL, NGR: E: 544506 N: 383235
b. No comments needed
74. Financial:
a. Approval for the following:
i. Clerk Salary 5th November Payslip £134.80
1. Approved and Seconded Cllr Simon Acklam, Cllr Alexandra Blomley
ii. Information commission Office annual fee £35 DD (paid 1 Sept 2022, approved via email now being documented as approved)
1. Approved and Seconded Cllr Simon Acklam, Cllr Alexandra Blomley
iii. Robert Aldrich – Gardening Contract £413.50 (paid 7/10/22, approved via email now being documented as approved)
1. Approved and Seconded Cllr Simon Acklam, Cllr Fred Donner
iv. Remembrance day Donation £25
1. Approved and seconded Cllr Donner and Cllr Alan Jenkinson
75. Bank Reconciliation to date – paperwork to be completed in the January meeting
76. Precept for 2023/2024
i. Resolved to hold the precept for the coming year to £3158 voted 2 for 2.5% raise and 2 to maintain the precept. The chair had the casting vote.
77. Offer of Defibrillator for the Village – Ceremony to unveil
i. Now installed and operational
ii. To be registered and new code installed
iii. Cllr Donner has agreed to take on board the maintenance
iv. Ceremony for the unveiling – Contact the donator
78. War Memorial – Completed
i. Regular maintenance
ii. Donation from the Methodist Chapel of £100 towards the cost of the works completed
79. Speed watch:
i. Been running for 3 months. 3 new spots in the village. Typically, 10% of people driving in the village are speeding. New members are needed. Is having a positive impact. The weather is impacting if volunteers are able to go out.
80. SIDs – update on the completion of these, new batteries and solar panel on order.
81. Post Office Services in the Village – update from Parishioner who contacted the Post Office
i. Post office has confirmed that this is still running until January 2023. They are reviewing the service provided and will let us know.
82. Website update for accessibility
i. 10 hours of update £150 +VAT – Member of the public has offered to help with the update of the files. Training will be given to the member of the public to do this.
ii. Transfer of old domain to the new site – need the IP address of the new site
83. Updated copy of the Local Council Administration
i. The comprehensive and authoritative guide to local government law has been extensively revised for its 13th edition.
ii. Cost through LALC £131.99
iii. Resolved that was not seen as necessary to buy for a small parish council, alternative sources for this information will be used.
84. Any other matters for general discussion and/ or inclusion in the next agenda
i. Tree for the Coronation of King Charles
ii. Bank reconciliation forms
iii. Theddlethorpe
iv. Post Office
v. Speed Restrictions
vi. Traffic calming measures at the junction
Happy Christmas to all
Meeting closed 20:50pm
85. To confirm the dates of the next meetings:
a. 10 January 2023
b. 21 February 2023
c. 04 April 2023
d. 16th May 2023 - Annual Parish Council Meeting AGM (within 14 days of the 05 May due to Election year)