January 2022 Minutes

Minutes of Anwick Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 26th January 2022, in Anwick Community Centre at 6.30pm

In attendance:-   Cllr. T Curtis Chair, Cllr. E Coulson Vice Chair, Cllr. L Curtis, Cllr. R Greetham, Cllr. M Head for NKDC, Cllr. A Key for LCC, Jeanne Flanagan Clerk to Anwick Parish Council

Bethany and Conor from Anglian Water Partnerships.

Residents R Coulson and M Jacobs


1.   Apologies for absence and reasons given – There were no apologies to report.

2.   To receive any declarations of interest and to consider for dispensation in relation to DPis none were received.

3.   Notes of the Anwick Parish Council meeting held on 2nd December 2021 – already emailed to the Councillors – There was a change to Item 10.2 which should read:- ‘Cllr. A Key spoke about  “What 3 words app” are Emergency Location Services, otherwise they were AGREED as a true record, then signed and dated by the Chair.

4.   Attendance representative from Anglian Water Partnerships – Introductions were made and Bethany gave an excellent presentation highlighting what services are available through the Anglian Water’s Priority Services Register, such as help if there is an interruption to a water supply, protecting customers against bogus callers, sending bills in alternative formats including large print, braille and audio. Anglian Water have a payment support scheme for residents with low income and help with unclaimed benefits. The following points were raised as points of concern:-

  • Lorries hitting wing mirrors and damaging verges near the site when making deliveries – this has been raised.
  • Lorries driving too quickly along the road from site into the village a reminder will be sent to people driving the Anglian Water vehicles.
  • The pumping stations entrances including River Lane and Anwick Drive appear unkept – this has been raised with the Network Manager.

Flyers and leaflets have been displayed over all the noticeboards and Community Centre. Further leaflets and flyers will be displayed at the next coffee morning.

Beth also spoke about the proposals for South Lincolnshire and Fens Reservoirs and exploring possible developments of two new reservoirs to help during droughts and climate change. 

5.   Request from a resident for a street light between Moy Park and the Chapel, Main Street, Anwick -  It was felt that the lighting appeared to be suitable, but the Clerk with check with the resident where she feels the lighting is not adequate.

ACTION:-   JF

6.   Anwick Community Centre – Update the hall is used on a regular basis for Taekwondo, as well as other uses and events.

7.   Precept – It was AGREED to apply for £10,292.00 so that the Parish Council can achieve some of the items listed below:-

Kitchen refurbishment, fencing around the play park, re-decorating the entrance to the Community Centre, planting and painting in the play park, and repair to the Community Centre roof.

ACTION:-   JF

7.1   Defibrillator funds – Through hard work, fund raising and generous donations a huge amount of money has been achieved and the fund raisers would like to deposit the money into the Parish Council account in order that the money can be used to purchase it.

7.2   Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant – Cllr. A Key reported this grant can be available to hospitality and leisure businesses. To apply for this grant Proof of Trading and Bank Account details are required.

ACTION:-   JF

7.3   Bins Anwick Community Centre – Discussion took place around the arrangement already in place to empty the large bin that is adjacent to the Centre. Cllr. M Head suggested to contact Jenny Bailey NKDC whether the Centre would quality for waste bins.

POST MEETING NOTE:- The Clerk has been in touch with NKDC and the Centre would qualify for three bins all 240 litres and they would be emptied free of charge. This to be an item on the agenda for the next meeting.

ACTION:-   JF

8.   Finance – Balance as at end of December 2021 – Spreadsheets have already been emailed to the Councillors showing a balance of £3581.15 and was AGREED as a true record and signed and dated by the Chair.

9.   Any Other Business – 

9.1   River Lane re-surfaced – It was brought to the attention that it has been not finished towards the end of River Lane and also damage has been made to the surface while stored plant, vehicles and portaloos were sited. Cllr. T Curtis took photographs of the areas affected and also read out his statement to LCC. The response from LCC was they will contact the contractor to return and finish the remedial areas concerned.

9.2   Condition of road A153 – Concerns were raised about the condition of the A153 with the amount of potholes and not always safe to avoid them with the constant amount of traffic that uses that road. Cllr. A Key to take back the concerns and raised with LCC.

ACTION:-   AK

It was also raised about the turning to Ruskington from the A153 to Wood Lane. Lorries and cars are now using it as a lay-by, the bollards have been knocked down and ignoring the double yellow lines that were painted recently. Cllr. T Curtis to take photos, including photos of the sunken water repair on the A153, which Cllr. A Key will take back to Rowan Smith.

ACTION:-   TC/AK

9.3   Magna House -  Cllr. E Coulson advised a new Hospital Director has been appointed and will advise the Clerk of the name.

ACTION:-   EC

9.4   Planning Application Glasshouse Cars Garage – Cllr. M Head referred to the position of the lights from the garage that shine onto properties on Anwick Drive which residents have raised their grave concern to NKDC. The application will be revised taking into account the lights being too bright.

9.5   Footpath up and down the River Slea – Cllr. M Head advised he has met with the Footpath Committee as an area on Ferry Lane the footpath has been blocked off by way of a fence. The resident owns the land but it is a Right of Way. Cllr. M Head asked if the Parish Council will write to confirm their support.

ACTION;-   JF

9.6   Thanks – Go to Mr & Mrs Crosse for donating nets of bulbs, which Martin and Jackie have very kindly has planted them around the village.

9.7   Training – Cllr. R Greetham enquired about having training for First Aid and Vice Chair. The Clerk to check whether training is available for these.

POST MEETING NOTE:- The Clerk has found out the information and this will be an agenda item for the next meeting.

ACTION:-   JF

9.8   Further suggestions for 2022\23 Budget – To include purchase of a new mower and the Church have agreed to make a contribution towards the cost.

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10.   Date, time and venue of next meeting – Tuesday 8th March 2022, 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre