8th March 2023
Dear Councillors
I hereby summons you to the Parish Council Meeting of Thimbleby Parish Council on 8th March 2023 starting at 7.00pm in the Village Hall or immediately after the Annual Parish Meeting ends, if later. If you cannot attend, please notify me with a reason for your absence. The agenda is attached below.
Signed: A. Everard Date: 3rd March 2023
Clerk to Thimbleby Parish Council
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AGENDA
Welcome by the Chair
This meeting is preceded by the Annual Parish Meeting so a further public participation period is not required for this meeting.
1. Apologies for absence to be approved if appropriate
2. Declarations of Interest and consideration of any requested dispensations
3. To sign as correct the draft minutes from the Parish Council meeting held on 11th January 2023.
4. To consider any matters arising from the previous meeting 11th January 2023 not already on this agenda including Clerk’s Report and actions taken.
5. Correspondence Received
LALC E-News (weekly); Police Reports(monthly); ELDC/LCC Town and Parish News; Civility & Respect Newsletter(March 2023); Horncastle Matters for Thimbleby parish email (16/2/23); ELDC/LALC-UKSPF/UKRP grants briefings; ELDC Voter ID notices; LALC EGM – 16/3/2023; Dyson proposed plans enquiry (28/1/2023); ELDC precept form acknowledgement (26/1/2023).
6. Planning
To approve comments submitted in respect of new ELDC planning applications responded to between meetings and new applications to consider and to receive updates on progress of previous applications:
- Application reference S/181/02111/22 and S/181/02112/22 Planning Permission - Extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling (which is a Grade II* Listed Building) to provide additional living accommodation on the site of part of the existing dwelling which is to be demolished. White Cottage, Main Road, Thimbleby, Horncastle, LN9 5RE
Comments – No objection
ELDC decision – Note new plans submitted 2/3/2023.
- LCC reference: pl/0144/22 development: to vary condition 11 of planning permission s/049/01560/19 to allow construction traffic and HCV tankers to access the site via Hungram Lane rather than Edlington Road. Location: Woodbecks Farm, Edlington Road, Edlington.
Comments – No Objections
- Application reference S/181/00102/23 Planning Permission - Erection of a double garage with office & store over. Pentlands, Main Road, Thimbleby, Horncastle, LN9 5RE
Comments – Neither supported or objected to commercial unit. Any commercial signage attached to the building will need to follow the guidance outlined in the Communities and Local Government document “Outdoor Advertisers and Signs”
ELDC decision – awaited.
- Application reference S/181/00186/23 Planning Permission - Erection of 1 detached dwelling with garage. Elmlea Farm, Elmhirst Road, Thimbleby, Horncastle, LN9 5LX
Comments - NEW
7. To receive written and verbal reports from ELDC & LCC Councillors
8. Finance
a) To approve the payment of bills paid between meetings and bills to pay on the payment schedule.
b) To note the bank reconciliation and account balance.
c) To receive the internal auditor’s report.
d) To consider bank signatories and any changes.
9. Speed watch update and to consider progress on purchasing the Speed Indicator Devices - Cllr Doody Report on CSW sessions held.
10. To consider potential co-options, arrangements for elections 2023 and publicity.
11. To consider and approve grants to Horncastle Matters and Horncastle Foodbank.
12. To approve arrangements for bin in Mill Lane in accordance with ELDC Litter & Dog Bin Policy
13. To consider the feedback from the public drop-in meeting and consultation by Dyson Farms on 23rd January 2023 regarding potential development of Hallgarth Yard, Thimbleby.
14. To consider any feedback about the Coronation on 6th May 2023 and Bank Holiday and approve any arrangements the Council wish to make for the parish.
15. To consider items raised at the Annual Parish Meeting prior to this meeting.
16. To review and approve the Asset Register and Risk Register.
17. To consider dates for Parish Council meetings in 2023-24 civic year.
18. Agenda Items for the next meeting on 10th May 2023.
17. To exclude the media and public from the meeting by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted in accordance with the The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 Sec 1 (2).
18. To consider and approve a quotation for parish bus shelters and seats redecoration from D. Couture, painter and decorator and any other quotations.