Minutes

Minutes of a Meeting of the Bracebridge Heath Parish Council held on Tuesday 4TH October 2005 held in the Village Hall at 7.15pm

PRESENT Chairman Cllr P Burley
Cllrs W.Rawson MBE, G.P.Young, G. Fletcher, R.Clements, M Spencer,
Mrs K Storey, P Hunter, Mrs M Burton & Mrs S Manders

The Clerk, Mr J.E. Stanley was in attendance

There were 5 members of the public present together with District Councillors Mr M Gallagher & Mrs R Hubbard

Public Forum

The following matters were raised:-

Police
The Clerk read a report from PC Annall, which stated there had been 8 reported crimes in Bracebridge Heath between 30th August 05 and 30th September 05, Offences included theft, burglary, drink driving, public order offence and theft from vehicle.

County Council
County Councillor Mrs Talbot sent her apologies, being unable to attend due to a previous engagement. The Clerk read from correspondence received from both County Councillor Mrs Talbot and Mr Christie updating Council on the highways matters raised. It is hoped Mr Christie or the Area Officers will meet with the Parish Council on a regular basis in the future to discuss highways matters.

District Council

District Councillor Gallagher updated the meeting on the matters raised at the September meeting; the sign on Davy’s Lane is to indicate the location of the Council owned properties only and was posted as a result of the emergency services having difficulty locating one of the properties, the trees on Bentley Drive are the responsibility of the owners of Pegasus Garage, the street light of Akeman Drive is the responsibility of Lincolnshire County Council.
The Chief Executive of NKDC, Mrs Marlow, has left the Council. Mr Alan Thomas is currently the acting Chief Executive.
Anti-Social Behaviour – Council was updated on the work of NKDC Anti-Social Behaviour team in relation to Bracebridge Heath including the issuing of 6 unacceptable behaviour letters and 4 acceptable behaviour contracts which can lead to the issue of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders.. The CCTV van has recently been in the Parish.
The matter of the railing surrounding the site of St. John’s Hospital was raised by a member in view of recent incidents highlighting the dangers of such railings. NKDC had previously stated that the railings could not be removed it was requested that the matter be taken back to NKDC to review the policy not to remove the railings. District Councillor Gallagher advised Council to write to the Chief Executive of NKDC outling concerns and request the matter be taken to the Executive Board.
Cllr Hunter thanked District Councillor Gallagher for the enquiries he made regarding the street lamp on Akeman Drive.

District Councillor Mrs Hubbard suggested the Council discuss with the new owners of the site concerns regarding the railings and ask the owners to take the matter to the Planning Department. District Councillor Hubbard also reported that the mobile skate park would not be available in October; the Youth Club is now up and running. NKDC policy on affordable housing went ahead however more consultation will follow on the matter.

Cllr Rawson asked the District Council members as to why the District Council had made the decision regarding the railings as they did. The members responded that safety of residents and children getting out on the busy A15 was one issue; the other issues would be identified by referring to the minutes of NKDC Planning.

Cllr Mrs Hubbard reported she would look into problems with the footpath at junction of Grantham Road and Kennedy Road, the footpath joining Grantham Road and Main Avenue also required attention.

Residents of Caistor Drive addressed the meeting concerned about the increase of incidents of anti-social behaviour at the site of the former St John’s Hospital. Street lighting along Caistor Drive does not function increasing the problems. There were two reported incidents in September which had not been included in the Police crime figures. Concerns were also raised regarding the Planning Application for the site. The problems were discussed at length, the Clerk would contact Lincolnshire County Council to attend to the problems of street lighting, the planning application would shortly be issued and be available for residents to view in the library. The Council would contact the developer to highlight the problems with security of the site and attempt to arrange a meeting to enable the developer to present their plans to both Council and the residents and also address any concerns residents and Council members may have. Council would endeavour to work with the residents, Police, the developer and District Council to improve the situation in the vicinity of the site.

The Council had received a request from a local artist offering to paint a mural in the bus shelter on Sleaford Road to improve the appearance and deter graffiti. It was unanimously agreed this to be an excellent idea, the Clerk would write to the artist advising him to proceed.


1. Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received from Cllrs Kwa, Ward, and Mrs B Young & County Councillor Mrs C Talbot

2. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda

Cllr M Spencer declared a prejudicial interest in the Planning Application for Plot Adj Heatcote, Davy’s Lane
Cllr P M Hunter declared a prejudicial interest in Planning Decision for 14 Grantham Road

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting held on 6th September 2005, having previously been circulated were accepted and signed by the Chairman.

4. Matters Arising
Former St John’s Hospital Site – The new owners of the site are confirmed as Arenway Ltd; NKDC had been unable to confirm ownership of the site until receipt of a formal planning application.
War Memorial – further quotations are still being sought regarding the construction of the wall along with advice from War Memorials Trust.
Street Naming of development at 91 Grantham Road – the road name ‘Viking Court’ has been adopted.
Dog waste bins – additional replacement bins have been order the Handyman will install all the replacement bins on arrival of the additional bins.
Additional swings have been ordered for Grantham Road Play Area – work scheduled to commence on 3/10/05
LALC have been contacted regarding the Licensing Act – a reply is awaited
NKDC – Invoice re Mobile Skate Park remains on hold until response to request for reduction
Received
Replacement litter bin for outside Co-op store has been ordered, the Police have been notified of the disappearance of the previous bin. The litter picker will be asked to monitor litter in the area, the Co-op store will be written to regarding the cost of the new litter bin. It was reported the gullies in front of the store are damaged; the Clerk will contact the Highways Department to request attention.
Village Hall painting – the contractor for the painting of the village hall has been requested to survey the site re the damage to the paintwork.
The Clerk was asked to request the Dog Warden again patrols Grantham Road in the vicinity of the shops.

5. Planning, Lighting & Roads Committee
Cllr Mrs S Manders reported on meetings of the Committee held on 26th September 2005 the recommendations therein were accepted and made resolutions of Full Council

Planning applications received from 6th September 2005 to 3rd October 2005

Erection of rear extension and detached summer house – 70 Jenson Road – no objections
Cllr Spencer declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting
Proposed 3 bedroom detached bungalow with attached garage – Plot Adj Heathcote, Davy’s Lane – no objections
Cllr Spencer returned to the meeting

Planning decisions received from 6th September 2005 to 3rd October 2005

Cllr Hunter declared prejudicial interest and left the meeting
Replacement of ground floor windows within bay windows, with a door and side light – 14 Grantham Road – Permission Granted
Cllr Hunter returned to the meeting
Erection of conservatory – 30 Sleaford Road – Permission Granted.

6. Playing Fields, Allotments & Open Spaces

Cllr Fletcher reported no meeting of the committee had been held

7. Recreation Ground Committee

Cllr Burley reported on the meeting of the Recreation Ground Committee held on 19th September 2005. The following matters had been discussed; damage to doors, this would shortly be repaired, a strimmer had been purchased, floodlighting and hiring of the tennis courts, bowling green, football, Youth Club are now using the Pavilion, maintenance of the Pavilion quotation to be sought for interior painting.
The provision of an additional seat on the Recreation Ground, Council was asked if they would consider purchase of an additional seat, the matter would referred to the next meeting of Playing Fields, Allotments and Open Spaces Committee.
Funding may be available from Rural Fizz Fund and schemes are being sought which may be eligible. Junior football coaching sessions have recently commences at the Recreation Ground on Saturday mornings.
Cllr Rawson urged the Recreation Ground Committee to attend to the damage to the doors as soon as possible, the matter is to be attended to.

8. Finance & General Purposes Committee

Cllr G P Young reported no meeting of the Committee had been held

9. Accounts Requiring Approval

Payments made by Cheque

Bracebridge Heath Village Hall – Room Hire £ 19.50
Playground Management – Annual Inspection £ 86.95
Chairman’s Allowance – Purchase of photograph albums £ 35.97
Salary, Allowances & Handyman Expenses £ 829.93


Payments made by BACS

NKDC – Pavilion Rates October Instalment £ 222.00
Parish Dog Warden Services – September Account £ 147.33
Jackson Building Centres – Materials for repairs to bus shelters £ 173.50
Lincsgreen – Grass cutting £ 152.16
ABB Ltd – Street lighting maint Sept Quarter & repair St John’s Sq £ 750.04
Inland Revenue – Income Tax & NIC deductions £ 478.51


10. Correspondence

Lincolnshire County Council – Notification of revised deposit (re-deposit draft) Lincolnshire Waste Plan
Lincolnshire County Council – C103 Aubourn & Haddington, requested experimental 7.5 tonne weight limit – preliminary request for comments. Correspondence has also been received from Aubourn with Haddington Parish Council regarding the matter.
NKDC – Statement of Community Involvement; Pre-submission draft
NKDC – Consultation document on Local Strategic Partnership – circulated
Countryside Agency – Conclusive map of open country and registered common land
Gala Day Report 2005 – Circulated
Best Kept Village Competition – Marking sheet 2005 – Circulated
FWAG – September mailing
North Kesteven Council for Voluntary Service – Notice of AGM
Letter from residents thanking Parish Council for efforts regarding the local rabbit problem
Letter from resident regarding railings on London Road / Sleaford Road

There being no other business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.40pm