November 18th 2021 Minutes
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A MEETING OF HUTTOFT PARISH COUNCIL WAS HELD ON THURSDAY, 18TH NOVEMBER 2021
PRESENT: Cllrs. N Sylvester (Chairman), P Lapczuk, A Broughton, R Briggs, R Ward,
R Walker, S Devereux & G Marsh (ELDC), C Matthews (LCC) and 3 public
4399. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllrs. Meaker & Price.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A resident informed PC that vehicles were blocking the public footpath to playing
Field. This had previously been discussed at the July meeting. The Axe & Cleaver
had informed the PC that they would position planters 1 metre from the neighbouring fence to allow walkers a clear way.
A resident informed PC that two trees with TPO’s had been removed from the
Boundary of the plot for development next to Leeward, Alford Road. Cllr. Marsh
to ask advice from ELDC.
Potholes in Alford Road – many had been there for nearly a year. Clerk to send
Information to Cllr. Matthews
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
4400. MINUTES
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that the minutes of 16th September 2021, having
been circulated and read, were approved and signed by the Chairman.
4401. CLERK’S REPORT
Clerk had contacted Sutton on Sea Residents regarding the National Trust purchasing Sandilands Golf Course.
The Clerk had received copies of the residents Trove Magazine which outlined future plans. Copies displayed in Village Hall.
4402. REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
Cllr. Devereux informed PC of the forthcoming Alford Christmas Events on 27th
November. All welcome.
She also asked if anyone had had any problems with the Lloyds Pharmacy in Alford.
Several people gave their views on the continuing difficulties i.e. less opening hours
due to having no pharmacist, prescriptions incomplete when collected & minimal
staff resulting in queueing for up to 45 mins. Cllr. Devereux to take our concerns
to the next CCG meeting.
Cllr. Marsh informed PC that ELDC, Boston & South Holland had signed up to work
together and was known as the South & East sub-region.
Cllr. Matthews said that LCC would be handing over the Boatshed Café to contractor
& due to open end of January 2022.
Cllr. Matthews had received communication from a resident in St. Margaret’s Close
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regarding the trees on the private green after the recent strong winds. Clerk to forward correspondence received in 2019 regarding the trees to Cllr. Matthews.
4403. CORRESPONDENCE
LCC – Lincs Care Services Directory 2021/22 had been published & copies for
Residents were located in Village Hall.
Lincs Police – New Road Safety Campaign to urge drivers to Belt-up, Hang-up, Ease-
Up. Air fresheners with messages on could be collected from local police stations.
NHS – Lincs. Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Consultation to 23rd December on
Future of four NHS Services – orthopaedic, urgent & emergency care at Grantham,
Acute medical beds at Grantham & Stroke service across Lincs.
LCC – Information on bus timetable changes – see lincsbus.info/lincs-bus-updates.
Lincs. YMCA – Digital Conference on Ageing Better Program – 7-9th December 2021
LCC – ‘Let’s Talk Lincolnshire’ website for local people to comment & vote on polls/
Suggestions.
LCC – Transport Plan Consultation until 1st December 2021
Alford Children’s Centre – timetable of sessions for Early Years children to
December.
NHS – Lincs. Urgent Community Response Services will provide a 2 hour response
Crisis intervention for patients to prevent unavoidable admissions & re-admissions
by managing the patient at home with community support. Poster displayed in
Noticeboard.
Env. Agency – newsletter update. Maintenance work at Huttoft Beach to
commence early 2021 for 7 weeks.
Wellbeing Hub has 24 hours hotline 0800 001 4331 for anyone who wishes to talk
to someone if they have anxieties/concerns.
Resident has contacted PC regarding Theddlethorpe Nuclear Dump. Clerk replied
that PC would look at information when received
4404. FINANCIAL MATTERS
Paid between meetings - LALC Course 27.00
Curry’s (printer) 99.00
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that the following accounts be paid -
Clerk’s ½ yr salary 900.00
Chairman’s Allowance 100.00
Huttoft Play Field 100.00
Bank Balance 31.10.21 - £12,034.79 which includes £5852.37 reserves.
4405. PRECEPT 2022/23
Precept was discussed & final decision will be made at next PC meeting.
4406. PLANNING
Dealt with between meetings – N/089/01738/21 – St. Margaret’s Close, Huttoft - Extension to dwelling – P Cllrs supported - FPP granted
N/089/02089/20 – Meadow View, Sea Lane Huttoft – FPP granted with conditions
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4407. HUTTOFT CAR TERRACE
New car park signs had been erected although no charges until Good Friday 2022.
Yellow lines had been painted on the approach road.
PC to send email to Chris Miller thanking him for keeping them up to date with
information.
4408. FOOTPATH A52 MUMBY ROAD - UPDATE
The verge was now devoid of grass and turned muddy with so many people walking on it.
Cllr. Matthews advised PC to contact ELDC with regard to drawing up plans. Cllr. Marsh replied that he would contact ELDC planning for their advice.
4409. 30 mph SPEED LIMIT
Correspondence from LCC proposed a reduction to 30mph on Mumby Road & were justified against the criteria set out in the Council’s speed limit policy. Unfortunately, the northern end of Huttoft didn’t meet the criteria & therefore the speed limit would remain at 40 mph. Comments regarding this proposal were to be received by 19.11.21 (day after meeting). PC supported the proposals but asked for LCC to review the northern end of the village in the future.
4410. ADOPTION OF a) CODE OF CONDUCT b) FINANCE ORDERS c) STANDING ORDERS
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that the above be adopted. All in favour.
4411. LCC WEBSITE
It was agreed to monitor the situation at present and not pay for the service of
maintaining the website.
4412. STREET FURNITURE
3 quotes had been received to replace seat near the Church.
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that PC purchase seat for £259.99. All in favour.
4413. SPEED SIGNS
PC agreed to forward an application to Grantscape (Viking Link) for a grant towards speed signs. Closing date February 2022.
4414. ANY OTHER MATTERS (discussion only)
A property in Sutton Road, Huttoft had been waiting 6 years for the drain outside their property to be connected. When it rained heavily, the front garden
was covered in deep standing water & the disabled owner could not leave the property.
Cllr. Matthews asked Clerk to send him an email and he would contact LCC Highways.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.15 pm
These are the draft minutes until approved at next meeting – 20th January 2022