2024-25 Minutes

Roughton Parish Council

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 18th July 2024 at Roughton Village Hall commencing at 7.30 p.m.

Present: Councillors K. Dormer (Chair), T. Davis (Vice Chair), J Drew, L Roberts, L Spurrier and R Willey

In Attendance: K. Handley (Clerk), LCC Councillor Bradwell Public: None

016:    Chairman’s remarks: The Chair welcomed all to the meeting. He reported that the bus shelter on Horncastle Road had been refurbished and an excellent job had been done. Despite his efforts to contact Lincs Bus to see if they were responsible, no response has been forth coming. The Clerk had contacted Cllr Gray to see if the Pride Team were responsible and it appears they were not.

017:    Apologies: Cllr Perie. It was resolved to approve the reason given for absence. Cllr Gray had informed the Clerk that he would be late to the meeting.

018:    Declarations of Interest None

019:    To approve the notes of the meeting held on 16th May 2024 as minutes:

These were proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to be adopted as the minutes of the council. These were duly signed and dated by the Chair.

020:    County Councillor Report: Cllr Bradwell informed the Council that resurfacing work is scheduled for the Main Road (between B1191 and Rimes Lane). There appeared some confusion as to the extent of this work to which Cllr Bradwell agreed to check and report back to the Clerk. She also informed the meeting that the trees felled on the Viking Way were due to Ash Die Back but the tree surgeons had left a mess and they do need to come back and tidy up. Cllr Spurrier asked Cllr Bradwell to action tidying up the ivy on the bridge which merges from Roughton Road onto the B1191. Cllr Bradwell also informed the meeting the signage regarding the village not being suitable to HGV’s were on order; there had been a delay but as soon as they arrived they will be erected.

District Councillor Report: Cllr Gray had circulated his report prior to the meeting which had been received by all Councillors. This information is available on the Parish Council website https://roughton.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk.

021:    Finances:

a)    Bank balances and bank statement signed. The current account balance as of 12/07/2024 £4,547.21 with £2,536.66 in the deposit account. Cllr Willey asked if comparison figures with last financial year could be included for future meetings.

b)    Retrospective and future payments to be approved.

It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to approve the payments.

022: Planning matters

Full Planning Permission

Planning Permission - Extension and alterations to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation and erection of a detached garage.

HEATHERLEA, 110 HORNCASTLE ROAD, ROUGHTON MOOR, WOODHALL SPA, LN10 6UX

Planning Permission - Erection of 2no. buildings comprising 4no. industrial units.
LOCATION: AVISON SPRAYERS LTD, HORNCASTLE ROAD, ROUGHTON MOOR, WOODHALL SPA, LN10 6YQ

Planning Permission - Erection of a detached dwelling with detached car port, erection of 3no. detached holiday lodges, alterations to existing workshop building, excavation of land to form 2no. ponds and provision of associated access and car parking.
LOCATION: DEANS FARM, KIRKBY LANE, KIRKBY ON BAIN, LN10 6YZ

The Chairman commented that it was disappointing that Highways had no issues with the

Dean’s Farm application.

023: To note Highways works Main Road B1191 and Rimes Lane

This item will be actioned by Cllr P Bradwell

024: To consider and respond to two accidents in Thornton resulting in damage to the Thornton sign

The Chair explained that he had received an email and photographs which showed the Thornton sign had been knocked down and the resulting damage caused. It had been reported and was now on Fix my Street. However, no timescale for a replacement sign has been given. Previous accidents had been investigated but no further action was going to be taken as a result. 

The issue of flooding at Ox Pasture Lane had been resolved and this should improve the road surface.

025: To receive an update from the CSW group

Cllr Davis informed the meeting that there had been a positive reaction in that motorists were slowing down through the village. The group had not received any negative comments from drivers when they were using the speed gun. The speed sign was also working well and was holding its charge for approximately two months before needing to be charged.

026: To note progress with.gov.uk emails

The Clerk updated the meeting regarding progress. It appeared that some Councillors were finding it difficult. Cllr Roberts did offer her husband’s expertise if Councillors needed help. Hopefully, by the September meeting, all Councillors will be using the.gov.uk email address. 027: To discuss the next edition of the Parish newsletter and agree publication date.

The Chair thanked Cllr Roberts for her efforts with the last newsletter and asked the meeting whether another newsletter should be published and if so, when? Also, did any Councillor receive any feedback from parishioners?

No Councillors had received feedback apart from one parishioner who, because of reading about Fix My Street in the newsletter, had reported an issue.

It was agreed that all Councillors contribute ideas to the next edition should one be produced in the future.

It was proposed that this be an agenda item for the September meeting and that the Clerk place something on the website asking for information from Martin, Thornton and Dalderby which could be included in the next edition. This was seconded and unanimously resolved by the Council.

028: To confirm the date of the next meeting

The next meeting was confirmed as Thursday 19th September 2024 at 7.30 p.m. in Roughton Village Hall.

Meeting closed at 8.26 p.m.