Minutes of Sibsey Annual Parish Meeting 31st May 2024
Minutes of the Sibsey Annual Parish Meeting
Held Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at Sibsey Village Hall, Frithville Road, Sibsey
PRESENT Sixteen members of the public which included two members of Sibsey Parish Council
The clerk of Sibsey Parish Council was also in attendance who was present to take notes of the meeting.
Sibsey Parish Councillor Ian Watts welcomed everyone to the meeting and relayed that this was a meeting for the parishioners of the village and was only hosted by the Parish Council.
1. AGREEMENT FOR CHAIRMAN OF SIBSEY PARISH COUNCIL TO CHAIR THE 2024 SIBSEY ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
It was proposed, seconded, and resolved that Sibsey Parish Council Chairman Cllr I Watts would chair the 2024 Sibsey Annual Parish Meeting.
2. NOTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD THURSDAY 31st MAY 2023 TO BE APPROVED AS THE MINUTES
After time was allocated for the notes to be read it was it was proposed and resolved to accept these notes as a true and accurate record and thereby signed by the residing Chairman.
3. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS TO BE GIVEN BY INVITED GUESTS
a. Representative from St Margaret’s Parochial Church Council
Monica Everard, Church Warden for St Margaret’s gave a short report relating to the church.
b. Representative from Sibsey Free School
The Headmaster, Graeme Wright was unable to attend the meeting and unfortunately did not send a report to be read at the meeting.
c. ELDC Councillor Neil Jones
Councillor Jones sent his apologies but no report had been forwarded to be read out at the meeting.
d. LCC/ELDC Councillor Tom Ashton
No apologies had been received or a report forwarded to be read out at the meeting.
e Police
There was no representation from the Police or any report sent to be read out at the meeting.
f. Reports from any other Outside Bodies
Community Speed Watch
Andy Frankowski representative for Sibsey Community Speed Watch was in attendance and relayed that there are currently five members within the group and been active across the parish with Station Road being the busiest site. He gave a breakdown on how the Speed Watch works and that more volunteers would be welcomed. He informed that it seems that there is about 15% of vehicles speeding across the parish.
John Woulds Charity
Gary Limb, Chairman of John Woulds Charity sent his apologies and forwarded the following report that was read by the residing Chair.
The John Would Charity is a small local charity trust whose mission is to provide compassionate financial support for Sibsey Parish residents on those occasions when a little extra help is needed to make ends meet.
We are registered with the Charity Commission.
We are currently looking for another Trustee following the resignation of Angela Saxon who has moved from the area.
Also following the resignation of our clerk due to personal reasons we are looking for a clerk this position receives an annual honorarium of £250.
If you are interested in either of these positions please contact Mr Gary Limb, 18 Glebe Close, Sibsey who is Chairman of the Trustees
We meet on as necessary basis to discuss any requests we receive for financial help. All requests for financial help are given careful consideration, the grants we provide are not repayable.
In the last financial year, we helped five individuals with grants amounting to £2,005.
If you know of anyone who could benefit from approaching us, please ask them to get in touch with the Chairman, our details are on the Parish Council Website.
g. Sibsey Village Hall Committee
No apologies or report had been sent by Sibsey Village Hall Committee.
h. Northlands Village Hall Committee
Rosemary White was in attendance as relayed that the Committee’s AGM was held on the 20th May 2024 of which various business matters was discussed which included matters associated with the clubs and societies that hire the hall, the recent installation of CCTV cameras and funding with help from the Parish Council for updating the halls heating system.
4. SIBSEY PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Cllr Watts relayed that it has been a very busy year for the Parish Council and thanked all the Parish Councillors for their hard work and relayed how much red tape makes it difficulty to do all that would be preferred to be done in the Parish.
The following are matters that were reported associated with Parish of Sibsey.
• Uphill battle with planning. Though being a statutory body for consultations, the local views do not seem to be considered.
• The Parish Council are pleased to work with parish community groups especially with Sibsey Primary School and the Annual Christmas Fayre.
• The recent precept increase was to enable the large amount of assets the Parish Council have a to maintain and to aid with the improvements across the area and keeping the village as lovely as it is.
• Any queries can be directed to Parish Council and residents are always welcome at the meetings.
5. SIBSEY COMMUNITY AWARD
This year’s recipient of the 2024 Sibsey Community Award is to be presented to Mrs Mary Smith for her hard work and contribution to the village, especially with Sibsey Primary School.
6. FOR ANY MEMBERS OF THE PARISH TO SPEAK, ASK QUESTIONS OR MAKE ANY STATEMENTS AND TO CONSIDER ANY MATTERS THAT MAY BE RAISED
Queries and Questions raised:
• Why was Amos Way Play Area closed for so long?
Cllr Watts replied that due to subsidence of the ground made it unsafe and the need for drainage to be installed. The Parish Council are now waiting for the resurfacing to be completed before the Play Area can safely be re-opened.
• I relation to the house being built along Vicarage Lane, the builders have spoilt the verge that had previously been maintained by the residents within the area.
Cllr Watts relayed that he has spoken with the owners of the property and they are discussing this matter with the builder.
There being no further business, the Chairman thanked all for attending and the meeting finished at 7.50pm.