Minutes 21st July 2022
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A MEETING OF HUTTOFT PARISH COUNCIL WAS HELD ON THURSDAY 21ST JULY 2022
PRESENT: Cllrs. N Sylvester (Chairman), P Lapczuk, C Meaker, R Briggs, D Price,
A Broughton, R Ward & 5 members of public
4461. APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Cllrs. R Walker & S Devereux (ELDC) & accepted
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A member of Huttoft Playing Field committee asked if ELDC/LCC councillors had
any funding available. Cllr Marsh to contact committee after meeting
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Sylvester declared an interest in Item 7
4462. MINUTES
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that the minutes of 26th May 2022, having been
circulated and read, were approved and signed by the Chairman.
4463. CLERK’S REPORT
Vehicles still parking on A52 double yellow lines & on highway towards Alford Road-
LCC to carry out further assessment in September.
LCC had received request for raised footpath at bus stop outside Manor Cottage,
Mumby Road, Huttoft
4464. REPORT’S FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
A resident had requested a footway from Mill Lane to Sutton Road due to increase
in walkers using grass verge – Cllr Matthews to contact LCC highways
Cllr Marsh (ELDC) said that a bid for safer streets through PCC’s had resulted in a grant to provide static cc cameras (24 hrs) giving cover to venues/dispersal points to
keep public safe in Lincolnshire
Local Government Association had awarded SE & Lincs Partnership a top award for
working together under one office
Purple lidded bins to be introduced in August for recycling clean/dry paper and
cardboard. A welcome pack would be sent to households in advance which includes
calendar and guide
4465. CORRESPONDENCE
EA – Beach Nourishment to finish at Huttoft mid July. Demobilisation of equipment
beginning of August
Public Footpath 13 Diversion from Church Lane past Donkey Sanctuary still to be
Completed
LCC – temporary traffic restriction 26-28 July, Alford Road – AWA new connection
LCC – update of Lincs. Minerals & Waste Local Plan – Consultation to 12th August
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4466. FINANCIAL MATTERS
Paid between meetings – Lincs. Fieldpaths Assoc. 5.00 yearly subs
Huttoft Village Hall 71.00 Room rent 21/22
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that the following accounts be paid
S Mason 900.00 2nd grass cut
St Margaret’s Church 250.00 donation
4467. CLERK’S RESIGNATION
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that this Item to be discussed in Closed Session.
4468. PLANNING MATTERS
N/089/00659/22 Land off Mumby Road OPP granted
N/089/01163/22 Woodrow Farm, Sutton Road, alterations to existing ice cream
parlour to provide covered farm shop P Cllrs supported
4469. HUTTOFT CAR TERRACE
Continued problems with parking, mobile app and reception. PC have received emails & they have been forwarded to LCC for a reply. Contractor for emptying bins
to stop trading in 2 weeks & local PC’s were asked if they knew anyone who could offer this service. Bins overflowing it was hoped to have extra Euro bins on site.
Cllr. Walker was thanked for the up to date report on the Car Terrace which was
forwarded to LCC.
4470. ST MARGARET’S CHURCH
Update was given by Friends of St. Margaret’s – chancel roof had been secured with
tarpaulin sheet and repairs made to knave roof. PC was thanked for their donation. The Friends were in the process of raising £5,000 to employ an architect to enable the church to move forward with its renovation. It was hoped, in future, to use the building as a festival and community church and the school were interested in using the church.
4471. TREES ST MARGARET’S CLOSED CHURCHYARD
Ref – EZY/0046/22 ELDC had granted consent for the proposed works and was
valid for 2 years from date of letter. Proposed, seconded & resolved that Clerk
ask for 3 quotes and would be discussed at next meeting.
4472. ANY OTHER MATTERS (for discussion only)
Overhanging trees/hedge at Cherry Tree Plot, Mumby Road are encroaching on
Footway and obstructing road sign advising drivers of Alford Road turning. Letter
to be sent to owners
LCC were informed of manhole lid missing on A52 grass verge Sea Lane turning towards Sutton on Sea – Ref. 4175088
This part of the meeting closed at 8.05 pm and moved into Closed Session
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4473. CLERK’S RESIGNATION
PC had received 1 application for the post of Clerk
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that Cllrs Sylvester, Ward and Walker -
Executive Committee conduct the interview and report back to PC. All in favour
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.35 pm
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, 8th September 2022