April 2022 Minutes
Anwick Parish Council
Minutes of Anwick Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 26th April 2022, 6.30pm in the Community Centre.
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 Lincs County Council, Jeanne Flanagan Clerk to Anwick Parish Council.
Residents:- M Jacobs, L Artley, D Adamic
1. Apologies for absence and reasons given – There were no apologies received.
2. To receive any declarations of interest and to consider for dispensation in relation to DPi’s. – None were received.
3. Notes of the Anwick Parish Council meeting held on 8th March 20223 – already emailed to the Councillors – Were AGREED by all and signed and dated by the Chair. The Clerk to include on the Anwick Parish Council website.
ACTION:- JF
4. Request from resident for a streetlight between Moy Park and the Chapel Main Street Anwick – Following discussion it was felt this issue to be revisited at a later date. However, as and when the Moy Park Liaison meetings restart it can be raised then.
5. Queen’s Jubilee Celebration – ‘Picnic in the Park’ 4th June 2022.
Residents L Artley and D Adamic shared the amount of raffle prizes they had received and support from various companies. The Clerk to provide banking details to S Padley in order that donations can be made £150 to the church and £150 to the Community Centre.
Details of Public Liability Insurance had been obtained and it was PROPOSED by Cllr. L Curtis and SECONDED by Cllr. E Coulson that the Parish Council pay for this insurance at a cost of not more than £67.00.
It was also confirmed that insurance will be covered by the suppliers of the equipment and that two First aiders need to be identified on the day.
ACTION:- JF
6. Anwick Community Centre update – Use of the Community Centre has been increased slightly.
Also Magna House may be looking at using the Centre three days a month, which would produce a steady income.
7. Completion of River Lane road re-surfacing – This has now been completed and extended to include the front of the Community Centre, which was recognised as a big improvement to the outside. It was noted that the waste drain will need a layer of bricks and bay markings painted to the front of the Community Centre.
8. Charitable Status requirements – The Clerk had made enquiries and it would appear that if the Community Centre was to be set up as a charitable status, then an income of at least £5,000 per year is one of the requirements. On that basis the Community Centre would not qualify.
9. Plant Visit to Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant update - The Clerk had already submitted her notes in respect of the visit and she attended a briefing meeting on Wednesday 29th March 2022, in order to provide additional information when applying for a bid which comprise of £1,000 and £5,000. After the meeting an escorted trip was provided around the energy plant. The dates for submitting applications are 10.8., 14.12. and
12.04.2023. The Clerk and Cllr. L Curtis to look at submitting an application.
ACTION:- JF/LC
10. Finance – Spreadsheet as at End March 2022 already emailed to the Councillors.
These were agreed, signed and dated by the Chair. The Clerk to include on the Parish Council website.
ACTION:- JF
11. Any Other Business
11.1 Footpath Ferry Lane – Cllr. M Head reported that this issue is now being referred to the Footpath Committee.
11.2 Repair of the bio-wash will be carried out at Haverholme Lock.
11.3 Cllr. M Head spoke about the footpath from Cogglesford Mill to Haverholme and are looking to have a coffee shop by the mill. It is envisaged that eventually the footpath will extend to Chapel Hill, taking in Anwick.
There is a walking festival arranged by the District Council in June who will lead the walks around the district.
Wellbeing walks are now organised for once a month for one hour around the village.
Cobblers Lock has been re-built, however, there are no gates at present.
11.4 Cllr. A Key Showed the meeting a facility called ‘Heckington Area Voluntary Car Service’
Which is a facility whereby equipment can be borrowed prior to buying to enquire that it will suit the needs. The Clerk to scan and forward to the Councillors.
ACTION:- JF
11.5 Cllr. M Head – Advised that the Clerk at South Kyme is looking to improve bio diversity and hoping to get a group of parishes together for Woodland/Wildlife areas and linking up with NFU Landowners Association on board. Also hoping to get a PHD Student action plan looking at bugs, possibly getting children involved.
11.6 If anyone is interested in Resus training for the newly installed Defibrillator then names need to registered at the village shop.
11.7 Following discussion the Clerk to see Danny and Jane Sturton to have the keys to the Community Centre returned, so a set can be given to Cllr .L Curtis and update the key register. Also advise the Insurance Company and the Police of keyholders.
ACTION:- JF
12. Date, time and venue of next meeting – Tuesday 6th June 2022, 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre.
There will be the Annual Parish Council Meeting, followed by the usual Parish Council meeting.