2021 Parish Council Meetings

March

MINUTES OF SUTTERTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD VIA ZOOM ON MARCH 3rd 2021

 

Present                        Cllr. Fitchett                            Chairman

                                    Cllr. Sands                               Vice- Chair

                                    Cllr. Allen                      

                                    Cllr. George

                                    Cllr.Ingham

                                    Cllr. Thorpe

                                    Cllr. Brookes                            LCC

                                    Cllr. Cooper                             BBC

                                    1 member of the public

                                    Wendy Depear                        Parish Clerk

 

160/20 Public Forum

No items were raised

 

161/20 Chairman’s Comments

Cllr. Fitchett informed the meeting that it was not he who now was riding around the village towing a trailer behind his mobility scooter.

 

162/20 Apologies for absence and the reasons given

Apologies were received from the Police via email.

 

163/20 Receipt of declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011, and to consider any written requests for dispensation in relation to members disclosable pecuniary interests

Cllr. Ingham declared an interest in item 172/20 item B/19/0383

 

164/20 Notes of the last meeting held on February 3rd, 2021 to be approved as the minutes

It was proposed by Cllr. Fitchett seconded by Cllr. George that the minutes be signed.

 

165/20 Police Matters

PCSO Williams – 28/02/21 theft of diesel from agricultural vehicles A16 Sutterton.

 

166/20 Viewpoints on questions from the public

No questions were raised.

 

167/20 Reports from the minutes of the previous meeting and report from the Clerk of issues arising since the last meeting 168/20 Lincolnshire County Council Matter sand Boston Borough – information from and for County and Borough Councillors 169/20 Correspondence received which the Council are invited to resolve on

LALC

  • Annual Training scheme for April 2021/March 2022

Alan Costley via email 

  • the road surface in Park Avenue is falling apart

Action Cllr. Brookes to investigate

  • the milestone on Boston Road needs attention -      the hedge on Station Road also needs attention.

 

170/20 Highways

Cllr. Allen reported that the lights on A16 opposite Dowdyke are not working.

The road sign on One Way Street was repaired the day it was reported.

Cllr. Sands had emailed Cllr. George regarding fly tipping on Stone Lane/Broad Lane.

Cllr. George reported that the rubbish has been cleared from the Burger King site and that concrete blocks will be installed to prevent parking on the site.

A pothole has been reported outside 37 Park Avenue. 

 

171/20 Speed Detection data

Cllr. George reported that the device is now on Wigtoft Road and will be there until it needs recharging.

 

172/20 Planning

B/19/0383 Residential development of 256 no. two, three and four bed, two storey dwellings with associated access and infrastructure at Land at Station Road/Spalding Road, Sutterton, PE20 2EU

Sutterton Parish Council discussed the application and has no objections but hopes that a Zebra crossing could be installed for safety reasons on Station Road for children going to school.

 

B/20/0452 Listed Building Consent for change of use and conversion of the Old Mill to form a self-contained annexe in connection with existing dwelling at the Old Mill, Mill Lane, Sutterton PE20 2EN

Sutterton Parish Council discussed the application and has no objections.

 

B/21/0071 Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing sunroom and second storey side extension at 6, Monarchs Road, Sutterton, PE20 2HJ

Sutterton Parish Council discussed the application and has no objections.

 

173/20 Accounts for payment as per payment sheet 11 of 12 dated February 2021

It was proposed by Cllr. Fitchett seconded by Cllr.Ingham that the payments be made.

Month: February Payment: 11 of 12

Date Cheque No. Payee Details £
28/02/2021   Staff Costs Staff Costs 189.59
28/02/2021 102233 Staff Costs Staff Costs & expenses 390.48
28/02/2021 102234 W. Dent Roundabout repairs 200.00
      Total Payable 780.07
Details £
H/O 15.00
B/B 12.50
Paper 2.95
Stationary 14.00
Postage 8.31
Mileage 13.62
Total Expenses £66.38
Date Received From Details £
04/04/2021 Plot Purchase   485.00
04/04/2021 FPC Zoom 25.00
    Total income 510.00

 

174/20 Inspection Rota for Cemetery and play Equipment

It was proposed by Cllr. Sands and seconded by Cllr. Ingham that the Council provide a High Viz waistcoat for Councillor’s.  Cllr. Sands on the inspection rota had been unable to check the slide. Cllr. Thorpe offered to do the inspection rota in March for Cllr. Senneck.  Cllr. Thorpe asked that Cllr. Sands take over maintenance of the Boston road planter.  Cllr. Sands is to maintain the Station Road planter and Mr. & Mrs. Maltby are to take on the Wigtoft Road planter.

Cllr. Allen has found a couple of slabs, that could be put under the bench in the Cemetery. During the month, the council were made aware of a report of a child cutting his finger on the slide, the slide was inspected by 2 Councillors, and a small item was found but it was thought this would not cut a child.  The Council has not received any photographs of the injury.

175/20 Matters to Report

Cllr. Ingham has been approached regarding, the newly mended railings on Wigtoft Road, which have not been painted.

 

176/20 Matters for inclusion in the April Agenda

Cllr. Thorpe proposed that all new Councillor’s should attend training, this was agreed by the meeting.

There being no further business the meeting closed at approx. 8.21pm.  The next meeting will be on Wednesday April 7th 2021 at 7.00pm.