MINUTES OF GEDNEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT GEDNEY VICTORY HALL ON DECEMBER 13th 2022

Presiding over the meeting, Cllr Rollings

In Attendance:

Cllr Young, Cllr Hammersley, Cllr Reynolds, Cllr Shaw and Cllr Hubbert.

(GDE = Gedney Drove End WMP = Walker Memorial Park QMNR = Queen Mother Nature Reserve)

(GDVG = Gedney Dyke Village Green)

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262.22 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE with reasons

Cllr Marchant sent his apologies.

The Clerk sent her apologies.

263.22 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - to receive Declarations of Interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any applications for dispensation.

Cllr Hubbert declared an interest in item 5 H06-1108-22 as he is employed by JEPCO.

264.22 SIGNING OF THE MINUTES

Clerk’s Notes from the meeting on 8^th November 2022 were taken as read and signed as minutes

by the Chairman.

265.22 TO RESOLVE ON CO_OPTION TO COUNCIL

It was proposed to co-opt Mr P Hubbert, this was seconded and RESOLVED.

266.22 TO CONSIDER PLANNING MATTERS AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

Applications:

*H06-1104-22 Mr & Mrs Merrison, Parson Yard, Middle Drove, Gedney

Amendment to H06-0754-22 Cond 2 – Move dwelling forward on site

Council has no objection to this application

H06-1108-22 JEPCO, Land North and South of Main Rd and East of Dawsmere rd GDE

Proposed temporary met mast up to 140m high to gather a range of meteorological date during c. 18-month period as part of overall feasibility assessment for the electrolysis, wind and PV at Jepco including the repowering of Red House Wind Farm

Council has no objection to this application

H06-1141-22 RAF Holbeach, The Wash, Dawsmere GDE

Installation of 2 new target barges

Council has no objection to this application

H06-1060-22 Mrs Russell, Hallgate Nursery, Hallgate, Gedney (Not on Councillors agenda)

Removal of agricultural habitation Clause

Council has no objection to this application

H06-1173 Bourne & Axam Property Services Ltd, off Pinstock Lane, Gedney

Residential Development - re-submission of H06-0896-22

Council supports this application

H06-0990 Debnam, Brickworks Ltd, Charter Lodge, Charter Lane, Long Sutton (Amendment)

Erection of single storey dwelling

Amendment 1 - Revised position of dwelling at the request of the Tree Officer (LS/5 Rev E)

Council has no objection to this application

Approval by South Holland District Council:

H06-0754-22 Mr & Mrs Merrison, Parsons Yard, Middle Drove, Gedney

Demolition of existing barn and erection of 1 x dwelling

H06-0902-22 Mrs Snowden, Plumtree House, Harford Gate, Gedney

Proposed tuition Centre

H06-0999-22 Mr Lorenze, 14 Bramley Meadows, Gedney

Extension to bungalow, amended scheme to change roof layout

H06-1025-22 Mr Murley & Miss Owen, 1 Bells Bridge, Old Fen Dyke, Holbeach St Johns

Side and rear single storey extension

Approval by LCC:

Refusals by South Holland District Council:

H06-0896-22 Bourne & Axam Property Services Ltd, off Pinstock Lane, Gedney

Residential development

Withdrawn: None

Appeals: None

Non-Determination:

H06-1046-22 Mr & Mrs Boardman, Simba Lodge, Bells Bridge, Holbeach St Jonhs

Occupation of dwelling without complying with agricultural habitation clause

267.22 REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM OUTSIDE BODIES

None

268.22 TO CONSIDER FINANCIAL MATTERS AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

a. Items for payment under section 137: None

b. Accounts for payment

Date	Payee		Item	Chq No	Net	VAT	Gross
28/11/22	Mrs Ripley	60	Wages Nov		£1890.03		£1890.03
28/11/22	LCC Pension Fund	61	Pension Nov		£692.76		£692.76
13/12/22	SHDC	62	Amenity Grass Cutting 2022		£759.51	£151.90	£911.41
13/12/22	Malc Firth	63	Ground maint October		£595.41	£119.09	£714.50
13/12/22	Mrs Ripley	64	Expenses		£125.75		£125.75
13/12/22	Unity Trust Bank	65	Bank Charges	DD	£11.54		£11.54
13/12/22	Malc Firth	66	Ground maint November		£595.41	£119.09	£714.50

Cllr Rollings proposed payments be made as put before them, Cllr Reynolds seconded with all in Favour,

Item RESOLVED.

Cllrs Shaw and Young checked and signed payments.

a. Money in: Nil

b. Update on moving banks

Unity Trust bank all up and running. The Clerk wrote to Barclays bank on 8/11/22 requesting a close of account form but still waiting for a reply

269.22 TO CONSIDER CORRESPONDENCE AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

E Mail

LALC – Newsletters (circulated)
Elections SHDC- Reply to Clerks question
Barclays – Account update
Richard King Memorials – Memorial application Item 9a
ICO – Confirmation of dd payment
Co-option application
LCC Pension Fund – Valuation and rates Closed session
Lincs Air Ambulance – Thank you for donation
Lincs Trading Standards – Information request

2705.22 TO CONSIDER PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITES AND RESOLVE ACCORDINGLY

a. Cemetery

Council RESOLVED to agree the memorial request.

b. Walker Memorial Park: All in good order

c. Queen Mother Nature Reserve: All in good order

d. Gedney Dyke Village Green Play Area

Everything in good order

e. Allotments: Nothing to report

f. Any Other area: Nothing to report

271.22 HIGHWAYS & FOOTWAYS

a. Update on outstanding matters:

There have been 8 reports made to Fix my street since last meeting.

b. To report any new matters.

Cllr Shaw read out a letter from a Parishioner regarding speeding in the village

272.22 DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 14^th March 2023 at GDE Village Hall following the Parish Meeting

273.22 To Resolve for the council to move into closed session for discussion of the following agenda items.

Due to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

Council RESOLVED to move to closed session

274.22 TO RESOLVE ON NEW PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS

Council RESOLVED to accept and agree these contributions.

There being no more business to transact the meeting closed at 7.25pm

Signed Date

Chairman