September 2021
GREAT LIMBER PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, 1st September 2021 at 7pm in the Village Hall.
Present: Cllrs S. Hudson (Chairman); S. Howdin, N. Hunton, T. Robinson, S. Bedford, J Hoyle.
In attendance: District Cllrs O. Bierley & A. Lawrence; the Clerk.
1. Apologies for absence and reasons given: Cllrs B. Moor and C. Read.
2. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011: None
3. To approve the Minutes of the last meetings held on 7th & 14th July 2021: The minutes were signed as a true record.
4. Chairman & Council's comments: The chairman gave an update on the 30mph signs. He had requested speed enforcement from the local police and this shows no problem with speeding. Following the safety inspection of the play equipment the swings have been checked and the chairman has put a new stopper on the gate.
5. Clerk's Report on matters outstanding: Nothing to report.
6. LCC Report: Cllr T Smith was not at the meeting.
7. WLDC Report: Cllr Bierley's report was circulated prior to the meeting. The Central Lincs Local Plan consultation has now closed but WLDC budget consultation is ongoing. Cllr Bierley informed council that LCC/NHS are putting in a bid for funding to improve the county’s facilities. LCC bus survey has been responded to by Great Limber. However he confirmed the airport has curtailed the subsidy to the local service due to lack of funds but are willing to support revision of the route.
8. Finance: to approve accounts:
Accounts for payment: Resolved to pay: H Pitman £535.76; Glendale £248.40; Great Limber Village Hall £35; Arbuthnot Latham & Co £72.
9. Planning: To comment on any applications received: None.
10. To discuss & resolve on any matters relating to the local history project: Cllr Hoyle had circulated mock ups of the interpretation boards to councillors prior to the meeting. Councillors were impressed with the graphics and progress so far. Discussion took place re funding and council was of a mind to look at inclusion of the project in next year’s budget. Consultation with residents is to begin in the next month.
11. To discuss grass cutting in the village & resolve on any issues arising: Despite regular contact by the clerk to remind them of the contract the contractors are still not adhering to it. Council is of the opinion that the quality of the work is acceptable but they are not reliable. Therefore it was agreed that the contract go out to tender again next year.
12. To discuss maintenance of the village pond & resolve on any issues arising: Council agreed that the pond is looking much better following the treatment programme which is almost complete. It was agreed that two to three sprays right at the start of the season be carried out next year as advised by Creative Nature. To include cost in the budget.
13. To discuss lack of recycling facilities in the area: Great Limber cannot use the local facilities and must use Market Rasen. Cllr Bierley was asked whether a reciprocal arrangement can be made with
Melton Ross facility. He said this had been raised with LCC on numerous occasions but had so far fallen on deaf ears. The chairman commented that the present situation did not help the fly tipping problem.
The meeting closed at 7.56pm