March 2025 DRAFT Minutes
FALDINGWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
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MINUTES OF THE FALDINGWORTH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Memorial Hall Faldingworth
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Present: D. Waine (Chair) Debbie Whelan (Clerk), Cllrs W. Green, Cllr D. Dickinson, Cllr. A Bradbury, Cllr. J Land and Cllr. Sandford
Apologies: There were none
There were two members of the parish present.
25/03/01. To receive apologies and reasons for absence
There were none received
25/03/02 To receive declarations of interest on any item on the agenda
There were none received
25/03/03. To resolve to suspend the meeting to allow no more than 15 minutes of public forum
It was RESOLVED to suspend the meeting to allow for 15 minutes of public forum.
The Parishioners present raised the issue of organizing a Village clean up. In the past, this was done by Paul Raynor. It was NOTED that the Chairperson would contact Paul Raynor and find out whether this was still a possibility. If this is not possible, then we could look at another option.
The issue of the blocked drain on the corner of Spridlington Road was raised. It was agreed that this would be reported on Fixmystreet by the parishioners.
25/03/04. Confirmation of Parish Council Minutes
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 22 January 2025 were APPROVED.
25/03/05. Reports from outside bodies taking any required action
A representative of Highways Lincolnshire contacted the Parish Council with respect to the solar power speed indicator device. It is too large for the lamp post and it needs to be removed. This is raised in the appropriate section in the meeting.
25/03/06 Residents issues, taking any required action.
There were none received.
25/03/07 Financial matters
- Payments for this period were NOTED.
- The bank reconciliation was NOTED.
- Banking arrangements update: The Clerk reported that they would proceed with opening the Unity Bank account and pursue Hampshire Trust Bank once the precept was deposited in early April.
- The Clerk reported that Zurich Insurance had sent a notice regarding the renewal in June. Zurich were not prepared to indicate the extent of the insurance payment. It was AGREED that the Clerk is to contact Carl Thomas with respect to other options.
- The Clerk will proceed with processing the 2023/2024 VAT claim.
- The payments for this period are:
DD Bank Charges to 3 Jan £ 8.00
DD Bank Charges to 3 Feb £ 10.00
Cheque 101256 PAYE Clerk Feb and Mar £ 140.80
Cheque 101255 Clerk Salary Feb and Mar £ 217.12
Cheque 101255 Postage £ 43.89 £ 43.89
A Total of £ 419.81 was spent
There was no interest received.
The closing total on the Business Current amount is £13 570.87.
NOTE: This continues to reflect the overpayment/repayment of the Glendale account of an amount of £43.66 and also a subsequent overpayment of £59.73. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk communicate with Glendale to settle.
The closing total on the Business Money Manager account is £ 31,273.23
25/03/08. Community Speed Watch
Following on the issue of the Solar powered speed indicator, Cllr Land reported on the meeting held with Highways Lincolnshire held on the 17 March 2025. It was recommended that we erect a more substantial post in front of the current lamp post. This would cost £200.00. It was RESOLVED to purchase the post. Highways Lincolnshire will erect the post. The Clerk is to contact Highways Lincolnshire in this regard.
The Clerk is to contact Highways Lincolnshire and apply for permission to erect the smaller indicator device on two other lamp posts in the village. These are outside Aelfric House on the A46, and outside Juden House on Spridlington Road.
Community Speed Watch Group. The option of monitoring the speed in the village using a speed gun was also raised. Cllr Sandford will put a notice on Facebook to establish interest, and if we get volunteers, the Parish Council RESOLVED to purchase the speed gun for £600.
It was suggested that we obtain a Children’s Crossing sign for outside the School. This would allow us to have a lollipop person. It was AGREED that Cllr. Land will establish the parameters and report back.
Cllr. Land reported that we could get four 40mph signs and six 30mph signs from Road Safety Lincolnshire This will cost £20 per sign. This incurs a cost of £200. It was RESOLVED that these be purchased.
25/03/09. Planning matters
There were no planning matters received.
25/01/10 Correspondence
There was none received.
25/03/11 Playground areas
Wicksteed is yet to inspect the Playing Fields and Play areas. This will hopefully be complete by the next meeting.
25/03/12 LALC and website maintenance
The Clerk noted that we were still within our budget with the website maintenance.
25/03/13. LALC training
Cllr. Land raised the potential of his training as Playground Inspector be extended to the examination route. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk contact LALC and establish the scope of the full qualification in order that this can be raised at the next meeting and mitigate the requirement for annual inspections.
The Clerk noted that LALC had sent out an email about JURA training supporting website maintenance. Cllr. Sandford indicated interest. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk pursue this with LALC.
The Clerk will circulate available LALC courses for the next financial year.
25/03/14. Walkabout of the village.
It was AGREED that the Walkabout of the village will take place on Thursday 3 April. All Councillors are to meet at the Village Hall at 5.30.
25/03/15. Urgent items for discussion
There were none received.
25/03/16. Resignation of Councillor Gregson
It was AGREED that Cllr. Green send Councillor Gregson a card thanking her for her service to the Council. As Councillor Gregson was on the Village Hall committee the Council needs to provide a replacement. It was AGREED that Cllr. Land will be the representative on the Village Hall Committee.
The Clerk is to notify West Lindsey District Council with respect to Cllr. Gregson’s resignation and be guided with respect to co-option for a replacement.
25/03/17. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on 21 May 2025 at 7.30pm after the Annual Parish Meeting.
The meeting closed at 20.38pm