2025 Parish Council Resolved Minutes

Minutes of Sibsey Parish Council Meeting held Tuesday 4th March 2025 at Northlands Village Hall, Northlands, Sibsey commencing at 7.00pm

PRESENT:    Cllr I Watts presiding as Chairman 
Cllr G Limb        Cllr J Ladds        Cllr J Adiotomre        
                 
ELDC Cllr N Jones (left at 7.33pm)                        
LCC/ELDC Cllr T Ashton (arrived at 8.23pm. Left at 8.58pm)
Clerk – S Knowles

PUBLIC FORUM
There were no members of the public present to ask questions or make any short statements to the Parish Council during the time allocated, however, Cllr Watts relayed that Cllr Carney had passed away around Christmas.

1.    APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN
Cllrs Heath had forwarded his apologies for absence of which the Parish Councillors were aware of the reason of which it was resolved to accept this reason. Prior to the meeting no apologies had been received by Cllr Barker.

2.    TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCALISM ACT 2011, AND TO CONSIDER ANY APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATIONS IN RELATION TO DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS
No declarations of interest were received.

3.    NOTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2025 TO BE APPROVED AS THE MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Ladds, seconded by Cllr Watts and resolved to accept these notes as a true and accurate record and thereby signed by the Chairman.

4.    OUTSIDE BODIES REPORT
ELDC Cllr Jones relayed he was in attendance to discuss any Parish Council matters that wished to be addressed has he had no report to convey.

LCC/ELDC Cllr Ashton had informed the clerk that he would be late in attendance as he had a prior meeting to go to first.

According to Police.UK website:
During December 2024 two incidents were reported
One incident of Public Order was reported on or near to A16 (Main Road, Northlands) - Unable to prosecute suspect

One incident of other Theft was reported on or near to Page Close – Still under investigation

5.    CLERK’S REPORT
•    Notification has been received from Lincolnshire Highways that Station Road (between 400m & 600m east  of Mallows Lane) will be closed between 4th and 6th March 2025 for Water main repairs.

6.    FINANCIAL MATTERS
a.    Financial Report
There are no financial matters to report.

b.    To approve payments

It was proposed by Cllr Limb, seconded by Cllr Adiotomre and resolved that these payments should be made.

7.    PARISH MATTERS 
a.    Pymoor Lane
Cllr Watts and the clerk met with the builder to evaluate and discuss the work required to be done on the building at Pymoor Lane. Prior to this meeting a date of commencement had not been confirmed.

b.    Burial Ground
Prior to this meeting a date of commencement had not been confirmed for the erection of the boundary fence between Vicarage Lane and the Burial Ground.

c.    Village Maintenance
i)    Maintenance areas and ownership update for LCC assets
Requires LCC Cllr Ashton to aid with trying to rectify this issue.

Additional Village Maintenance discussed:
•    Litter Bins doors are being left open when emptied. ELDC looking into this.
•    Waiting for agreement from LCC for a Dog Litter Bin to be erected on the corner of Amos Way/Station Road.
•    The LCC fence surrounding the duck pond is becoming a safety matter with more rotten joists
•    Stock Hill Bus Stop has been pressure washed but bricks are missing and therefore concern of a trip hazard
•    Waiting for work on the Church clock to be done as previously quoted

d.    Play Areas
The following was discussed:
•    A quote had been received for Amos Way Play area to be cleaned. Following discussion, it was resolved for this work to be done.
•    The sign at Amos Way Play Area is deemed in need of being refurbished/replaced. Cllr Watts said that he would obtain a quote.

e.    Adoption of land in Amos Way from ELDC to Parish Council
Awaiting an update from ELDC.

f.    Land for Play Area at Northlands
The clerk relayed that we are waiting for Trust’s solicitor before this matter moves further forward. A query was raised with our solicitor in relation to costs “If the trust for their own reasons relinquished from selling the land to the Parish Council”, to be informed that in respect of the professional fees of the Trustee’s that it is a standard position these are payable whether or not the matter proceeds to completion or not.

g.    Ground Maintenance contract review
The Ground Maintenance contract was reviewed with the suggestions made to be added to it for more clarification of the work that needs to be done which included any consequences if in the future these should arise. After deliberation it was agreed that these suggestions should be added to the contract.

h.    Correspondence received
The following correspondence has been received:
•    ELDC Media release - Site of Special Scientific Interest in Skegness preserved and enhanced with new features 
•    LALC e-news 7th and 21st February 2025 
•    ELDC Media Release - Relaunch of Spilsby market - A fresh start for local shopping and community spirit 
•    ELDC Media Release - East Lindsey District Council approves incredible multimillion pound investment to transform local places, communities and businesses 
•    LCC Town & Parish February 2025 newsletter 
•    ELDC Town & Parish February 2025 newsletter 
•    LCC Highways February 2025 Newsletter 
•    ELDC Media Release - East Lindsey District Council launches new accessibility features to support more of our residents 

8.    PLANNING
a.    Discuss all planning applications currently being reviewed for consultation
One planning application has been received. S/086/00283/25 – Consultation from the Planning Inspectorate on the Scoping Opinion in relation to Ossian Off-shore Wind Farm.
This agenda item was deferred to the next meeting so that this could be evaluated in more detailed before being discussed.

b.    Discuss other planning matters
There were no further planning matters to be discussed.

c.    Report on any information received associated with Planning 
No further information associated with Planning has been received.

9.    HIGHWAYS 
a.    Village Gateways
It was determined that more investigation into this agenda item was required.

At 8.28pm it was resolved to return to Item 4 on the agenda to enable for LCC/ELDC Cllr Ashton to relay any information and discuss any parish matters

The following report was given:
•    The ongoing Pylons – LCC appose to this as believe it is pointless. The County Council have asked National Grid for evidence in costs associated with this. In addition are in contact with Natural England to try and gain protection of The Wolds.
•    LCC approved their budget of 2.99% plus a 2% for Social Care
•    The Government has massively romped up the housing needs of which has determined that in the ELDC area they are requesting a need of 150% increase of houses of which it is believed this is deemed inappropriate for area considering that they are already below the need required as set out by the previous Government and with the constraints of the Wolds and Flood Risks it is unlikely that this requirement will be met.

The following Parish Matters were relayed to Cllr Ashton:
•    The bricks missing at Stock Hill following the clean-up of the area.
•    Fencing at Duck Pond, Chapel Lane that is deteriorating
•    Staggered Gate at Littleport Lane
•    Asked when the next meeting with the Highways Officer will be?
•    When will the markings along Frithville Road be done?
•    Asked for an update on Trader Bank speed limit

At 8.58pm it was resolved to go back to agenda order

10.    ANY OTHER MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BY LEAVE OF CHAIRMAN
There were no other matters discussed

11.    DATE OF THE NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The next scheduled Parish Council meeting will be on Tuesday 1st April 2025 at Northlands Village Hall, Northlands, Sibsey commencing at 7pm.

There being no further business the meeting finished at 8.59pm.