October 2021 Minutes
ANWICK PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Anwick Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 14th October 2021, 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre, River Lane, Anwick, Lincs.
In attendance:-
Cllr. T Curtis Chair, Cllr. E Coulson Vice Chair, Cllr. L Curtis, Cllr. R Greetham, Cllr. A Key for Lincs County Council, Cllr. M Head for NKDC, J Flanagan Clerk to Anwick Parish Council. Residents R Coulson, M Jacobs, S Hunt and N Hunt.
1. Apologies for absence and reasons given – There were no absences.
2. To receive any declarations of interest and to consider for dispensation in relation to DPis – There were no declarations.
3. Notes of the Anwick Parish Council meeting held on 24th August 2021 – already emailed to the Councillors – These were AGREED as a true record. The Clerk to include on the Anwick Parish Council website.
ACTION:- JF
4. Magna House update – A letter of complaint was sent on behalf of Anwick Parish Council, also from Mr & Mrs Coulson to Mr M Fahy, Director of Nursing and Quality, NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group with regard to the incident in the village and the lack of developing a working relationship with Magna House. Cllr. T Curtis had a very positive meeting with Paul Tennant, Head of Business Development and Relationships, Magna House who apologised for not engaging with the Parish Council and our Community. Mr Tennant offered 50% as a contribution towards the purchase of a defibrillator for the village. They would also like to provide training in its use including the cost and support in supplying it through their suppliers. Cllr. T Curtis advised Mr Tennant that the contact for the Parish Council is Cllr. E Coulson and invited him to contact Elaine via her email address. The outcome is to establish how Magna House, the Parish Council and Community can work together and address any complaints that may arise. Any issues from the Community or Parish Council to be submitted via Elaine.
5. Anwick Community Centre – Discussion took place around the bin for the Community and report when the bin needs to be emptied. It was advised that the bin be emptied prior to the New Years Eve’s event.
This event is being organised by Mr & Mrs Cook and proceeds will go towards the purchase of a defibrillator. By way of a contribution the cost of hiring of the hall will be waived and £50.00 will be donated by the Parish Council which was AGREED.
6. Planning Application 21/0332/FUL – This application is now with NKDC Planning Officers and the Parish Council have submitted their response and no further discussions will take place on this subject. [ FOR MENTION ONLY]
7. Grass Cutting – Mr P Waite from Anwick Garden Centre has agreed to store the lawn mower on their premises. To date we have not received any clarification from Rev. Al Jenkins who the cemetery belongs to and responsibility.
8. Finance- Balance as at end September 2021 - The spreadsheet was already distributed to the Councillors, which was AGREED, which was then signed and dated by the Chair. The Clerk to include on the Anwick Parish Council website.
ACTION:- JF
9. Any Other Business
9.1 Trees corner of Church Lane/Main Road – Cllr. E Coulson to contact Magna House as the trees are causing an obstruction to motorists turning into Church Lane and out onto the Main Road.
ACTION: EC
9.2 Cllr. M Head advised that the lock by Haverholme on the River Slea will be rebuilt.
9.3 Cllr. M Head reported that the blocked footpath from Ferry Farm, Ferry Lane, South Kyme will take the public footpath to Chapel Hill. The Parish Council AGREED to support a bid for funding by way of letter of support. NKDC will be contacting landowners within the land of Anwick. The Ramblers Association are also involved in this project. Cllr. M Head to keep the Parish Council updated.
9.4 Date, time and venue of next meeting – Thursday 2nd December 2021, 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre.