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Manor Farm Barn Folly Lane Hough On the Hill Grantham Lincolnshire Ng32 2BA 01400 250037 01400 261061 |
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Hough Parish |
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Hough Parish |
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Hough on the Hill, Gelston and Brandon Villages |
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HOUGH ON THE HILL PARISH COUNCIL
Notes of an Ordinary Meeting of Hough on the Hill PC held on the 4th December 2008 at Carlton Scroop Village Hall commencing 8.00pm.
Present at the meeting- S.Morgan (Chair) I.Lawson T.Newcombe R.Kingscott C.Sherwood J.Hancock
Public Form One member of the public was in attendance. The issue of the closure of the northbound crossing on the A1 at Marston was raised. Concern was expressed over the increased travel through other villages. Members noted the comments raised and the matter was to be further discussed at Agenda item 7f. Apologies for absence Apologies were received and accepted from B.Gray. District Cllr Kerr also sent his apologies. Members Declarations of Interest on Agenda There were no declarations of interest. Notes of Previous Meetings. Notes of the meeting held on the 2nd October 2008 were read, approved and duly signed by the Chair as an accurate record. Reports from Clerk and Members on any matters outstanding The following outstanding items were noted. Registration of land – Brandon. ii. Eastern House replacement of tree.- The meeting was informed that the Clerk had received a message from the owner that the matter was in hand and replacement would take place within a couple of months. iii. Energy Efficiency meeting. iv. Ploughing of verges Carlton Rd. Traffic through Gelston. vi. Conservation area planning. Any other matters outstanding. It was agreed that a reminder be sent to LCC Highways regarding the condition of the Brandon-Hough Road and Brandon-Stubton.
6. Planning matters 1. Planning outcomes shown below were noted. Change of Use, Gorse Lodge, Stubton Awaiting decision b. Vehicular access and extension. 6 Gelston Rd Hough. Awaiting decision (amended plans) c. Single Storey extension. 22 Carlton Rd. Hough. Awaiting decision (amended plans) To consider any related matters. The Chair read a statement from Cllr Kerr confirming that the planning application for the caravan site on the C001 Fulbeck had been refused. It was agreed to contact the Parish Council at Fulbeck to offer support on objections if the matter goes to appeal.
7. To consider items from Councillors.
Cllr Morgan – Old School Steps. The meeting was informed that Lincolnshire Diocese had informed the Parish Council that the Old School Steps belonged to the Parochial Church Council. It was therefore resolved to write to the PCC informing them of this matter. Cllr Morgan – Mobile Library. Following receipt of a letter from LCC and a study of the library route it was resolved that a reply be sent asking if time could be saved in other areas and offering PC support in any publicity that would advertise the service to Hough on the Hill. c. Cllr Morgan - Playing Field matters. Hedging within field. The meeting was informed that free hedging plants had now been ordered from LCC for delivery in January. It was resolved that the Chair and Clerk would liaise with Mr Flowers regarding planting. It was further noted that some clearance work would be required and additional cost therefore would be necessary. Hedge boundary with Main Rd. The meeting was informed that someone had cut the front of the hedge but the top and interior still required work. It was resolved that the Chair and Clerk would liaise with Mr Flowers regarding the cost of completing the job which he had already quoted for Gate repair. The meeting was informed that a volunteer had been found to repair the gate for the cost of materials which are not expected to be in excess of £25. It was resolved to accept this offer and thank the volunteer. Monitoring of Equipment The meeting was informed that Wicksteed Leisure had verbally reported to the Clerk the results of their inspection. It was resolved that a budget of £300 would be allocated to the work and the Chair and Clerk would liaise with Mr Flowers to do any ground work when the written report had been received. d. Cllr Morgan - Footpath at Eastfield Barns. It was resolved that a reminder be sent to SKDC requesting an update of when this work is likely to commence. e. Cllr Morgan – Stopping up order, Brandon and Footpath 14. The meeting consulted the plans for the stopping up order already circulated. It was resolved that the Parish Council agree with the order subject to works being undertaken to re-establish Footpath 14 along its length including the entrance on the Hough-Brandon Rd. f. Cllr Sherwood – Closure of crossing, north bound A1 at Marston Toll Bar. The meeting continued the discussion started in the Public Forum regarding the above. It was resolved that a letter is sent by the PC stating their objections. Copies to other neighbouring PC and Member of Parliament.
8. Financial matters. 1. The following payments were authorised- Village Hall Meeting 4th December 2008.(£10) Wicksteed Leisure – playing field inspection. (£116.33) 2. The following payment made on tender for grass cutting, Mr A Flowers £105 for 13th October 2008. 3. Financial Statement. The Financial Statement to date and one showing expected outturn to 31st March 2009 was noted. 4. Precept 2009/2010. The precept for 2009/10 was debated by members. It was resolved that as the PC now had a healthy reserve and no extraordinary projects were expected for the forthcoming year, the precept of £4820 as presented by the Clerk was accepted. 5. Any other financial matters. It was resolved to pay the account of £61 for the SLCC membership for the forthcoming year.
9. Correspondence To note correspondence received (attached). The correspondence received and previously circulated was noted b.To note any other correspondence received. There were no further correspondence.
Matters requiring urgent discussion There were no matters requiring urgent discussion. Presentations by other invited speakers. In the absence of District Cllr Kerr the Chair read out his prepared notes for the meeting. Members had already been informed of the caravan site on the C001. The application for Gorse Lodge was still deferred on objections from Highways.
To note the date and time of the next meeting. Thursday 12th March 2009 at 7.30pm. Members were reminded that it will commence with the Annual Parish Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.20pm.
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