Minutes July 12th 2021
Wainfleet St Mary Parish Council
St Michaels Lane, Wainfleet St Mary, Lincs. PE24 4HB
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of Wainfleet St Mary which took place on
Monday 12th July 2021 at 19.00
in the Community Hall, St Michaels Lane, Wainfleet St Mary, PE24 4HB.
These are draft minutes and subject to amendment prior to being approved at the next Council Meeting Monday 13th September - The draft minutes were approved at the meeting on the 13th September and have been recorded as a true version.
Councillors Present
Chair – Cllr S Simpson, (SS) Vice Chair – Cllr A Murgatroyd,(AM), Cllr P Garrad (PG), Cllr M Rust (MR)
Also present – Clerk M Clarke
APOLOGIES – Cllr R Picker, Cllr W Bowkett and PCSO J Stephenson
Public - No members of the public were in attendance
1. Police Report
No report as such although any concerns within the Parish please report to Jayne PCSO for our area.
2. Apologies for Absence
Cllr R Picker, Cllr W Bowkett and PSCO J. Stephenson
3. Declarations of Interest
Cllr SS and Cllr AM declared an interest in item 8k.
4. Minutes of the Council Meeting on 14th June 2021
The Minutes of the June Council Meeting were agreed as a true record of the council meeting held on June 14th - proposed MR Seconded PG
5. County and District Councillor Report – Apologies were received from Cllr W Bowkett – her report is reprinted below:
Cllr. Wendy Bowkett – July's brief - The latest on, what’s happening in the public sector in Lincolnshire.
Broadband issues? - See the brief attached or register your issue at http://www.onlincolnshire.org/contact-us
£25,000 start up loans available for creative entrepreneurs: Creative England and the British Business Bank have joined together to provide start up loans of up to £25,000 to businesses in the creative industries. Available at a fixed interest rate of 6% per annum and repayable over a five-year period, these loans also come with expert support and mentoring to help get your creative business off the ground!
Farming in Protected Landscapes: Grant to fund more sustainable farming in the Lincolnshire Wolds
Online Jobs and Careers Fairs. Since November 2020, the Greater Lincolnshire Online Jobs Fairs have supported over 4,000 individuals to access information about jobs, training and employment support. If you know someone who would benefit from attending the next fair, please signpost them to www.greaterlincsjobsfair.co.uk. Attendance is free for both exhibitors and visitors.
Lincolnshire leads the way in Food Processing: Greater Lincolnshire’s expertise in food processing automation has been showcased to the world by the Department for International Trade (DIT). Automation in Food Processing in the Global Spotlight
Have your say about the Draft Community Strategy: Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) know there's lots going on out there and they'd especially like to hear your views regarding how they can deliver the Community Strategy together.
You may have already been involved in the development of customer and digital strategies and conversations with LCC regarding how the community strategy should work.
These strategies will all help towards achieving their corporate plan, which you can find out more about here. You can find the survey on the LCC website. It will remain open until noon on Friday 9th July 2021. If anyone is unable to complete the online survey and needs additional support to feedback, please contact engagement@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Supporting Lincolnshire's litter heroes: A new 'litter picking kit' hire scheme is set to be launched across Lincolnshire to help support communities to keep their areas clean. From the middle of July, over 500 free kits will be available for hire via libraries and a number of community hubs across the county.
Kits contain high-vis jackets, litter grabbers, bags, advice and risk assessments.
Libraries and community hubs include: Boston, Bourne, Cherry Willingham, Gainsborough, Grantham, Horncastle, Lincoln, Long Sutton, Louth, Mablethorpe, Market Rasen, Sleaford, Spalding, Skegness, Stamford and Woodhall Spa.
To reserve a kit, simply phone 01522 552222
Views on or from Volunteers? - Then we would like you to help with our annual LCC Volunteers Audit which helps inform our decision-making process on how we support and recruit volunteers - Please get in touch at volunteers@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Supporting your mental wellbeing: It's so important to do what we can to look after our mental health and wellbeing especially during these uncertain times. The NHS Every Mind Matters campaign website has a special Covid-19 hub with comprehensive information on how to cope with a range of situations and issues. Topics covered include adjusting to coming out of lockdown, coping with financial issues, and managing working from home.
Extra £2.5m for improved mental health services for Lincolnshire's young people
The national funding will be used to develop a new approach to supporting the mental health of children and young people (CYP) with complex needs.
A review of urology services: A review of both planned and emergency urology services across Lincolnshire’s hospitals has been launched by United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (ULHT). As part of this, ULHT would like people to comment on their proposals. Find out more on their website.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is in Lincoln:
Stunning images unveiled as Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrived at The Collection Museum, Lincoln on Saturday 3 July. The world-renowned exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, is on at The Collection Museum, featuring exceptional images which showcase the breath-taking diversity of the natural world.
Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition coming to Lincoln
Get on Your Bike this summer!
If you're looking for a way to get fit over the summer months – why not try cycling? This is the ideal time to do some outdoor exercise, enjoy the fresh air and explore your local area.
Cycling offers a host of health benefits. As well as being a fun activity, it's an aerobic and low-impact form of exercise which can be especially beneficial for cardiovascular and joint health. Among the conditions it protects against are obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis.
Take a look at Cycling UK's guide to Lincolnshire . This includes information about routes, events, clubs and advice as well as a useful journey planner. There is also a list of routes across the county on our LCC website . Click on the area that interests you and you will find step-by-step instructions and route maps.
Any issues you would like to raise whether Council or personal, please get in touch - Thank you - Cllr. Wendy Bowkett, Wainfleet and Spilsby division.
Tel: 07930254723 or Email: cllrw.bowkett@lincolnshire.gov.uk
6. Matters Arising from Previous Meeting and Clerks report
The telephone box has reverted to BT ownership and has been removed
There are now 5 bins for recycling on the corner of Low Road and St Michaels Lane
Policies have been reviewed and agreed – the following 2 to be reviewed over the next month – Cllr P Garrad will review Environmental and Equal Opportunities
Disabled toilet has been repaired and is in good order
Missing sign on the A52 has been reported – FixMyStreet status is “investigating”
Broken posts along the riverbank Pinfold to Salem bridge reported – FixMyStreet status is “investigating”
Post outside Miller Court under review with clerk and Cllr WB
Proofs received from The Parish Notice Board and revised quote – unanimous decision to approve - clerk to sign off proofs
Roll and Scroll have confirmed the cost of the bench – no deposit required – unanimous decision to approve – clerk to confirm with Roll and Scroll
The occupants of the bungalow on Pinfold have been consulted and agreement for a free standing NB agreed – date of installation to be advised and condition of wall to be checked for water damage to bricks and made good at the Council expense.
Western Power have requested access to the land behind the cottages on Sea lane/A52 to replace a transformer – agreed with tenant directly
Community Hall redecoration quote – successful applicant advised – date to be advised when work will commence.
7. Resignation of Cllr S Roy and resultant vacancies.
Cllr S Roy had submitted a written request to resign from the Council which was accepted with regret – Clerk to advise Cllr Roy. The Council now has 3 vacancies with one person possibly having an interest in joining – discussion followed on how to best promote the council and the vacancies and the potential to assist in decision for the Parish – see item 10.
8. Working Group Reports
To discuss and agree actions and associated expenditure for Working Groups
a. Allotments – Report on dyke banks – reminder on keeping dyke banks tidy to be sent out with invoices for September
b. Grass Cutting, Trees and Hedges
Hedge needs cutting back on the old road, grass and trees impairing vision on the Low Road towards Friskney – Clerk to report to FixMySreet
c. Play Area – all in good order..
d. Community Hall – still waiting defib pads – latest info is supplies are beginning to be received by LIVES – clerk is monitoring weekly.
e. Roads and Street Lighting
Scrap wood and rubbish near bus shelter needs clearing – Cllr PG is arranging Pot holes Sea Lane and Washdyke – Clerk to report to FixMySTreet
f. Planning – no applications
g. Fly Tipping – no reports
h. Street Furniture – all in good order
i. Fishing Pegs – in order -
j. Haven/Wainfleet Bank – all in order
k. Community Orchard – Low Road– ground has been treated with weed killer in preparation for removal, levelling and rotavation – rotavation is planned shortly and then the ground will have the wildflower mix scattered.
9. Finance and Bank Accounts
The finance report had earlier been emailed round to all Councillors – a late invoice merited a reprint of the report which was handed round to each Councillor
Payments over £100 for transparency - The Parish Notice Board Co - £1376.94, Came and Co (Insurers) £1089.07, L Young - £120 (June cheque incorrectly completed and not presented) ELDC - £350.00, Clerk’s Wages £373.09
10. Community Hall
Proposal to form a Committee for purpose of Community Hall Business and terms of reference – deferred to the September meeting.
Proposal to hold a Coffee Morning in the hall for residents to meet the Council and to promote the Hall/Parish Councillor vacancies discussed and agreed – marketing strategy agreed – clerk to design a flyer and arrange a Royal Mail door to door leaflet drop – anticipated total cost is £250.00 - Proposed AM - Seconded PG - unanimous vote to proceed. Date agreed as 11th September 2021 10am till 2pm
11. Planning - To receive and discuss applications – No applications received
12. Correspondence - Concern has been expressed by a member of the public regarding the danger a lack of an adequate barrier between Pinfold and Salem Bridge. Clerk will keep the resident informed of the progress made with FixMyStreet on the status of the report made in June.
A request was received to consider requesting the owner of the land adjacent to the field of the Community Hall to allow trees to be planted on the land similar to the Community Orchard Project. The Orchard project was conducted and funded in liaison with ELDC who provided the trees and after care in the early stages,
Clerk is in the process of establishing if the funding is still available prior to contacting landowner
To agree the date of the next meeting as Monday 13th September
Close of meeting
The meeting closed at 20.08 with Chair SS thanking all for their attendance
Date:12 July 2021
Email: wsmpclerk@btinternet.com
Website: https://wainfleet-saint-mary.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk