Agenda Meeting Monday 9th October 2023
Wainfleet St Mary Parish Council
St Michaels Lane, Wainfleet St Mary, Lincs. PE24 4HB
Dear Councillors
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Meeting of Wainfleet St Mary Parish Council will take place on
Monday 9th October 2023 at 18.10 in the Community Hall, St Michaels Lane, Wainfleet St Mary, PE24 4HB.
ALL COUNCILLORS ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO ATTEND
There will be a 10-minute public forum at 18.00 when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council – your presence is also requested for this forum.
Members of the public are welcome to stay for the remainder of the meeting except for closed sessions, but they may not speak on any matter after the public session is closed.
Maureen Clarke – Parish Clerk Monday 2nd October 2023
Agenda
Public
An opportunity for the public to ask the Council questions and to bring new observations.
County Report from LCC/ELDC Councillor W Bowkett
1. Apologies for absence
To receive and accept apologies for absence where valid reasons have been given.
- Members Present
- Declarations of Interest
Members must declare any personal interest in any item on the agenda and state whether they are also prejudiced.
In the case of personal interest, the member may speak and vote on the matter. In the case of prejudicial interests, the member must withdraw while the matter is discussed.
- Minutes of the Council Meeting on Monday 11th September 2023
Acceptance and resolution to accept the minutes as a true record of the council meeting held Monday 11th September 2023
5. Resignation of Councillor S.Simpson
6. Request for Hall to be available for Winter Worship.
A request has been received to allow the hall to be used through the winter for church services
7. Clerk’s Report To update the members on items from the previous meeting with the Clerk’s Report
8. Finance and Bank Accounts
Cheques for approval and signature
Banking reconciliation reports
Budget reports
Printer purchase and cost
9. Funding group
Report on project funding
Report back from ELDC on hall double door access.
10. Role profile of Chair/Vice Chair and Election of Vice Chair
Draft profile for discussion and amendment /approval
11. Working Group Reports
To discuss and agree actions and associated expenditure for Working Groups
- Allotments.
- Grass Cutting, Trees and Hedges
- Play Area – “No Dogs” signs purchase and provision of gate.
- Community Hall
- Planning – Barkham Arms Holiday home site - Approval notice as a 12-month holiday home
- Open Spaces
12. Community Hall Committee
Report on Committee meeting October 2nd 2023
Update on Lunch Club and Car Boot sales.
13. Events:
The Village Show – Review by the Events working group with recommendations for the 2024 Show.
Selection of photos for calendar – winners of categories plus 7 more.
Christmas Plans – 2023
D Day – June 2024
14. Queen’s Estate – Proposal to develop the green area around Salt Box Corner
Update as to progress
15. Siting of Bench – confirmation in situ
16. Salem Bridge/The Pinfold railings.
Report on any further development – letter from Matt Warman in response to resident raising concerns
17. Geo-caching
Progress report
18. Community Speeding issues
Discussion on best and most effective method of traffic calming measures
19. Policies for review – Publication scheme for Wainfleet St Mary
https://wainfleet-saint-mary.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/policies/10
20. Correspondence:
Slow Ways National Walking - Slow Ways - help create a network of walking routes connecting Great Britain - Home page
RBL – Purchase of Wreath for Remembrance Sunday
21. Items for Inclusion in the next Agenda.
22. Date of next meeting.
23.To resolve on whether the Council will move into closed session
To consider the following confidential issues in respect of attendance at meetings in accordance with Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 to discuss Staff Appraisal and review.
Close of meeting
Email: wsmpclerk@btinternet.com
Website: https://wainfleet-saint-mary.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk