December 2022 Minutes
MARTON & GATE BURTON PARISH COUNCIL
Clerk to the Council: Mrs G Martin, 6 Mount Pleasant Close, Marton. DN21 5AE
Tel.:01427 718377
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https://marton-gate-burton.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 5 December 2022.
PRESENT
Cllr S Spence ( Chairman)
Cllr M Allen
Cllr N Cody
Cllr L Musgrave
Cllr J Patrick
Cllr J Ridley
Cllr G Worrell
Also Present: Sue Moody and Chris Milner ( left 8:20) Mark Wardle entered the Committee Room before the commencement of the meeting to hand over some documents, but did not stay for the meeting.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Cllr C Durning, Cllr N Pearson and Cllr J Ellis (WLDC)
2.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.
None.
3. PUBLIC FORUM.
A discussion took place about the proposed solar farms. It is feared by some that everything is “cut & dried” no matter what local people say. It was explained that the decision will be made by the Planning Inspectorate in Bristol and we will hear some time next year.
It was noted that there the informstion on the noticeboards is not up to date. This will be addressed but information is on the website.
The 7,000 Group was discussed.
The speed limit through Gate Burton was also discussed and it was explained that this Council and Knaith Parish Council have been trying to have this reduced.
4. NOTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 7 November 2022 to be approved as minutes.
Cllr Allen proposed and Cllr Worrell seconded that the notes be approved as a true record.
5. PLANNING
Application Number145882; Land at High Street, Marton. Application to erect 2 agricultural storage buildings.
No objections.
6. FINANCE.
See attached report
Cllr Cody proposed, Cllr Ridley seconded, and it was agreed, that £500 be added to the precept to cover election expenses.
It was agreed to pay for 10 hours for the Website Management Service
The price list for .gov.uk email addresses is to be sent to all Members for discussion at the next meeting
7. CORRESPONDENCE.
Crime report and Newsletter, Gainsborough Rural South meeting.
Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Email from Cllr Jane Ellis to support Councillor Initiative Fund proposal.
Gate Burton Energy Park consultation.
Parish grass cutting agreement.
Members are to be sent a copy of the grass cutting schedule and a map showing the areas that are included in the amenity grass cutting agreement
8. PLATINUM JUBILEE WOODLAND
It was agree to accept the revised quote of £8,400. The work is expected to commence on 16 January 2023.
It was noted that ongoing maintenance will be required
9. MEMBERS' REPORTS AND ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
Colin Butcher is to be asked to carry out the winter cut back as usual.
Clay Lane requires remedial work, especially traffic increases as a result of the proposed energy park.
Access to land under the cliff was discussed. Landowners/ tenants have access. Street light no. 16 is flashing. This will be reported.
The planting of daffodil bulbs in the roadside was discussed at a cost of £20.00.
All agreed
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING.
The next meeting will be on Monday 2 January 2023 in the committee room, commencing at 7.00pm
Meeting closed at 8:50pm