August 2024 Minutes
Minutes of Anwick Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 13th August 2024, 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre, River Lane, Anwick.
Attendance:- Cllr. E Coulson Chair, Cllr. M Head Vice Chair, Cllr. T Curtis, Cllr. L Curtis, Cllr. M Corbett, J Flanagan Clerk and thirteen residents of Anwick.
1. Apologies for absence and reasons given – Cllr. A Key Lincs County Council
2. To receive any declarations of interest and to consider for dispensation in relation to Dpi’s. – There were none received.
Minutes of the Anwick Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 25th June 2024 – already emailed to the Councillors, were approved and AGREED as a true record. The Clerk to include on the Anwick Parish Council website.
ACTION:- JF
3. Reports
(i) Reports from Cllr. Andrew Key Lincs County Council – No reports received.
(ii) Reports from Cllr. Mervyn Head for NKDC – No reports received.
4. Clerk’s Correspondence
(i) Planting of trees – Pumping station – The trees and shrubs have now been planted and donated from Anwick Garden Centre. The doors to the pumping station have also been painted, so the area is looking much better,
(ii) Water Treatment Works Anglian Water – attendance October 2024 – The Clerk will email with dates of meeting in October and November 2024.
(iii) RoSPA Inspection August 2024 – POST MEETING – The Clerk had received the inspection report which has now been emailed to all the Councillors.
5. Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime Issues for Anwick – update – Cllr. T Curtis distributed Crime Stats for Anwick 2023/2024 Comparisons chart. The chart showed no increase for Anwick. Cllr. T Curtis advised to report any Anti-Social Behaviour to the Police.
6. Highways Issues
(i) Pedestrian Crossing A153 – The last survey crossing took place during Covid and showed a small percentage of people crossing the road for data collection which then creates a formula. It was AGREED to ask for another survey to be carried out. Once a date has been agreed it was stressed that everyone should be crossing the road constantly. A suggested date of between 1-14 October 2024. Cllr. T Curtis to take forward with Cllr. Andrew Key then pass to Highways Department. A map was distributed indicated suggested frequently used crossing points for Anwick. Once a date has been AGREED then a leaflet drop to all residents advising them of the date of the survey will be arranged.
A chart was distributed titled ‘Injury Road Collisions -Anwick Parish 2018-2022. The figures are based on data published by the Department of Transport and include all collisions reported to the police that resulted in injury.
The Chair reported that a resident had indicated they would give a donation to undertake our own research. Residents would log on how long to cross the road and paperwork could be distributed out to all residents so they do their own recordings. If it goes ahead then a leaflet drop to all residents and also to Moy Park staff leaving the factory.
ACTION:- TC/AK
7. No smoking area Anwick Community Centre
It has been noted that smoking takes place in front of the Community Centre. It was suggested that a draped cover by the back door be installed and also transfer the cigarette box to the rear of the building, in order for smokers to use this area instead of the front of the building. It was AGREED to take this forward and Cllr. M Corbett to look at purchasing the draped cover.
ACTION:- MC
8. Communication – Flyer from Cllr. M Head
Discussion took place around having a Village Facebook Page specific to Anwick Parish Council, only involving Parish Council information. Any other Parish Council matters are to go through the Clerk. It was AGREED that Cllr. M Corbett will be the Media Officer, which was PROPOSED by Cllr. E Coulson and SECONDED by Cllr. L Curtis.
Cllr. M Corbett to include on Online Safety Alert on the Facebook page.
It was also noted that all Councillors to have a specific email address for Anwick Parish Council business use only.
ACTION:- MC/LC/TC
9. Parish Council Responsibilities – details included
A paper ‘Terms of Reference’ has been compiled for Anwick Community Centre, which is run by Anwick Parish Council and the contents were read out by the Chair. It was produced to protect people from gossip etc. Cllr. E Coulson nominated Cllr. L Curtis as she is the booking clerk for the centre and SECONDED by Cllr. T Curtis. This will be published on the Facebook page and website.
ACTION:- MC/JF
10. Footpaths around Anwick village
It has been noted that new markings in various colours are around the village. All the footpaths around the village are in a desperate condition. Any footpaths that are in a really poor condition suggested to take photos and include on ‘Fix My Street’ Lincs County Council website. Cllr. M Head will ask Cllr. A Key who maintains the footpaths for Lincs County Council. It was suggested that Anwick Parish Council take on the maintenance and charge to Lincs County Council.
ACTION:- MH
11. Anwick Drive land
The land to the rear of the bungalow on Anwick Drive which has had building material on it in the past will be monitored. Cllr. E Coulson will contact Balfe the builders about the area around the pond including the hedges, trees and fence around the pond.
ACTION:- EC
12. Stream BioEnergy update information from meeting with Dr. Caroline Johnson
No response had been received by Dr. C Johnson. Cllr. M Head to contact her for a response. Other parties such as Ministry of Defence, Environment agency have responded.
ACTION:- MH
13. Magna House
Thanks were extended to Chris, resident in the village for arranging a meeting with the management of Magna House. The meeting was very encouraging and they want to engage with us. They took on board the statements of grave concern by residents regarding unacceptable noise etc. Another meeting has been arranged in September. Magna House now accommodates residents with acute mental health needs. Any concerns please contact Cllr. E Coulson.
14. Community Centre
(i) Kitchen refurbishment – should be fully completed by the end of August.
(ii) Repair to roof – now finished
(iii) Goal Posts – The posts were welded by a resident in the village and football nets also repaired.
(iv) Internet Access – The Chair to take this forward and find out the best deal.
(v) Defibrillator – The Chair suggested that a defib is needed due to the expanded use of the centre. It was suggested to approach Moy Park for a donation towards the cost.
(vi) 1940’s day 31st August 2024 – Arrangements are in place and hoping for a good turn out and dry weather.
(vii) Open Day to publish new roof and kitchen – To be arranged.
15. Accounts
(i) Income and Expenditure to end of July 2024 – already emailed to the Councillors. – A new format has been produced to make the chart easier to read. The Clerk to include on the Anwick Parish Council website.
ACTION:- JF
(ii) Delegated payment authority – It was AGREED that the Clerk has authority to pay bills etc up to £200.00.
(iii) What does the Parish Council what to achieve for this financial year - Suggestions made was to re-decorate the entrance hall to the centre. New display boards around the village. The Chair to look at purchasing the boards from the website.
ACTION:- EC
(iv) Hall rental – Once internet access has been installed then look at increasing the rates.
(v) Hedge cutting cemetery – Following a church meeting it was agreed that the church pay half towards the cost of hedge cutting. The Clerk to arrange with Glendale the contractor to go ahead with the work.
ACTION:- JF
16. Any Other Business
16.1 The Clerk had received an email regarding Ferry Farm footpath. Cllr. M Head gave an update on the situation and will respond to the email.
ACTION:- MC
16.2 The Chair requested that when Councillors take annual leave, please inform the Clerk so everyone is aware.
ACTION:- ALL
16.3 Cllr. T Curtis thanked everyone for the kind present of a bottle of spirits and thank you letter for his past service as Chair to the Council.
17. Date, time and venue of next meetings:-
Tuesday 15th October 2024 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre
Tuesday 26th November 2024, 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre. One of the priority agenda items will be to set the precept for 2025-2026.