July 2023 Agenda
Digby Parish Council
AGENDA
The Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 10th July 2023 commencing at 7pm, in Digby War Memorial Hall for the purpose of considering and resolving business as set out in this agenda. County and District Councillors, the press and members of Digby electorate are cordially invited to join the meeting.
Clerk to the Council AMcDonald Date: 03/07/23
Public Forum
The public forum will proceed for up to 15 mins, when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the council. This time allocation can be extended by resolution of the council.
District & County Councillors' Matters
After the Public Forum each councillor will provide a 5-minute report on the business of their relevant council
If none of the above are in attendance the Parish Council will resolve to commence the full council meeting as soon as possible.
1. Chairman's Opening Remarks (23/100)
a) Welcome
2. Apologies & Vacancy (23/101)
a) Apologies for absence and reasons given.
b) Co-option of a councillor on to the Parish Council.
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest & Applications of Dispensation (23/102)
a) To receive reports on Members' Disclosable Pecuniary Interests in relation to agenda items and to receive any applications for Dispensation in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
4. Signing of the Minutes (23/103)
a) To resolve to accept the notes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 12th June 2023 as a true and accurate record of that meeting.
5. Planning Matters (23/104)
a) Planning Applications Received
Nil to date
b) Decision Notice Received.
23/0434/HOUS 27 Beck Street – Proposed loft conversion and alterations to the existing space to create improved living accommodation. Approved by NKDC.
c) Consultation.
Comments from the on meeting with Advanced Fuel Partners regarding information on the biofuel plant at Walcott Farm.
6. General Parish Matters (23/105)
a). Update on from Historic England regarding the Cross
b) To discuss updates on the works from the annual asset inspection.
c) Update on adoption of footpath ‘The Smoot’ from North Street to Green Dykes.
d) To discuss the trees and their safety in the pond area on North Street.
7. Highways (23/106)
a) To report any pot holes or Highways issues.
b) Update of School Safety zone.
c) To discuss updates on the Community Speed Watch.
d) Update on the request for a new street light on B1188.
8. The Village Hall (23/107)
a) To acknowledge receipt of the minutes from the latest meeting of the committee, and any comments, if required.
b) To consider forming a sub-committee to be responsible for the garden area and its maintenance.
9. Drainage (22/108)
a) To report any drainage issues.
10. Playing Field, Play Areas and Village General (23/109)
a) Report on the monthly inspection of the play equipment.
b) To further discuss toe dug-out improvements within the playing field.
c) RoSPA Inspection is booked for August.
11. Allotments (23/110)
a) To report on any updates from the Allotment Committee.
12. Finance (23/111)
a) To note bank balances and approve bank reconciliation
b) To note any income received.
c) To approve the following payments
Salaries/Expenses TBN
Malc Firth 528.00
CJP Garden Services 60.00
d) Appoint the internal auditor.
13. Correspondence (23/112)
a) LALC Newsletter - Distributed to all councillors
b) NKDC Newsletter - Distributed to all councillors
c) Police Update – There will now only be 2 PCSO’s based at Sleaford and they will be covering Sleaford town centre only. PC Green will be covering this area, contact details, 07788 843511 or Christopher.green@lincs.police.uk
d) Litter Picking Kits – are available from LCC upto 31st July.
14. Dates of Future Meetings (23/113)
Parish Council meetings
For 2023 - 14th Aug, 11th Sep, 9th Oct, 13th Nov, 11th Dec.
15. Any Business to Note for the Next Agenda (23/114)
16. Closed Session (23/115)
For confidential items in accordance with the Public Bodies Act 1960, if required.