26 September 2024 Minutes
THEDDLETHORPE PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the monthly meeting held on Thursday, 26 September 2024 at Theddlethorpe Village Hall, Silver Street, Theddlethorpe All Saints.
In the Chair: Cllr K Simpson
Parish Councillors present: Cllrs R Aldrich, B Swift, A Spink, M Crookes, S Goodley, D Sear, and L White.
Also, present Parish Clerk: Mrs S Bristow
Public Forum
No questions raised.
District and County Councillors’ Reports
Cllr McNally noted that Devolution plans were supported by the new Government and that would bring £720MM investment into the county over the next 30 years. The Blue Tongue quarantine zone had spread across the county- check the APHA website for more information. The first reuse centre had opened in Tattershall and LCC’s “no blame, no shame” charter was signed to support vulnerable victims of scams and fraud.
Cllr N Sear contacted NWS about claims made in a recent Community Partnership meeting as they are not engaging directly with Theddlethorpe. She would like them to go door to door and speak with every resident individually. The Maltby straight road improvements are back on track to start later in October, contrary to LCC attempting to delay it. Councillors voiced concerns about diversions through the village and across roads not meant to take on that much traffic. Cllr McNally noted that A roads divert to A roads, etc, whenever possible.
Cllr Hesketh commented on the upcoming by-election in Croft and that he was engaging candidates on their feelings about the potential GDF and that the SUDS candidate was who he would be supporting. His report on the GDF proposal and its impact on the visitor economy was expected soon. He noted no replies have been received from NWS following the meeting held in April at the Coastal Centre. He commented that the first CP meeting in public was a PR disaster. Cllr Spink will join him at the October CP meeting to present the results of his last survey and the PC’s 2022 survey. Finally, he noted his ELDC grant money was gone but that he still had Travis grants available and that he would fund the Resident’s Association beach hut again in 2025.
Item 09/24-01 Chair’s Welcome
The Chair opened the meeting at 19:52 and welcomed three members of the public to the hall.
Item 09/24-02 Apologies and acceptance of absence
Apologies were accepted from Cllr N Barker.
Item 09/24-03 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest from members in accordance with Localism Act 2011
Cllr Crookes noted a non-pecuniary interest in the co-option and will not take part in the debate and abstain in the vote.
Item 09/24-04 To hear representations from candidates for Co-option
Councillors were invited to ask a question of the candidate, which were answered on the spot
Item 09/24-05 To resolve to exclude the public and media to discuss confidential items relating to individuals and confidential financial matters in accordance with The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960
RESOLVED; the public and Cllr Crookes left the room.
Item 09/24-06 To discuss candidates for Co-Option
A brief discussion took place regarding the candidate, with the Clerk advising on best practice regarding the potential co-optee and banking permissions.
Item 09/24-07 To vote on candidates for Co-Option
The public and Cllr Crookes returned to the room and a vote was taken, with the co-option being successful. Cllr Crookes registered an abstention.
Item 09/24-08 To advise the successful candidate and invite them to sign their declaration of office and join the Council panel
Cllr Jane Bowers signed her declaration of office and the Clerk asked for her DPI form to be returned within 28 days. She joined the Council panel for the remainder of the meeting.
Item 09/24-09 To Resolve as Minutes the record of the Parish Council meeting held on 18 July 2024 and the Extraordinary Meeting of 19 August 2024
The minutes were RESOLVED and signed.
Item 09/24-10 Chair’s Report
The Chair read a brief report aloud thanking all who were involved in the village being busy and looking great. She expressed disappointment in the Flex Gen request for a private meeting (see Clerk’s report) and reminded all that the PC resolved to consider CiF funding, but would not do so without the locals’ input at the Parish Meeting on the 10th October.
Item 09/24-11 Clerk’s Report
The Clerk noted the Ossian windfarm scheme had invited the Council as Stakeholders to attend a preview open day; Cllrs Crookes and Swift will attend in Aby on 2nd October. She noted that both the Viking CCS and Theddlethorpe Flex Gen schemes declined to speak at the Parish Meeting on the 10th October, but that the Flex Gen reps would be speaking to the Councillors privately prior to the October PC Meeting.
Item 09/24-12 Parish Councillors’ Reports and Matters Arising
i) To consider Remembrance Day decorations in the village: although a PC decision was not required on this matter, the Council RESOLVED to support the decorations.
ii) To receive an update on a new application to the Rook Foundation for speed cameras: Cllr Aldrich advised that the new application to the Rook Foundation had been successful and the speed cameras ordered. The Council RESOLVED to fund £800 for the posts and fitting. The topic of disposal and pricing of the faulty speed sign and the old fitting brackets will be considered in the October meeting.
iii) To consider costs for further refurbishment of a bench on the Village Green: RESOLVED to reimburse Cllr Crookes £37.29 for materials used in these refurbishments.
Item 09/24-13 Financial Matters
i) To note updated 2024/25 finances to date: Noted
ii) To resolve payments as noted on the Accounts Sept 24 sheet: RESOLVED
iii) To discuss savings account possibilities to maximise income: The Council considered options available at the current banking provider and RESOLVED to move £10000 to a 95 Day Notice account, and £5000 from the current to the instant savings account. The Clerk was asked to investigate other banking options and more advantageous savings accounts and report back to the Council.
Item 09/24-14 Planning Matters
A) NOTED: planning permission granted N/180/00976/24 - Erection of an office building on site of an existing storage building which is to be demolished and erection of a boundary wall and security gate to the maximum height of 1.8 metres. THE MILL, ROTTEN ROW, THEDDLETHORPE, MABLETHORPE, LN12 1NX
B) NOTED: planning applications received, via ELDC, mirroring the Planning Inspectorate communications received, regarding Grimsby to Walpole and EGL3/4
Item 09/24-15 Highways / Footpaths / Lighting Matters
i. Status of Applications for new footpaths: No update from LCC. Cllr Goodley stated the paths where complaints had been raised are now being looked after. She will check on the culvert repair and advise.
Item 09/24-16 Parish on-going issues
(1) Cllr Crookes read Cllr Barker’s report aloud; highlights included a potential lease to the Flex Gen scheme already being on the table and land owners being advised that they will not be getting their land back. He added that National Gas own some 300 acres and that the Viking scheme was at it’s final deadline.
Item 09/24-17 To confirm the date of the next Parish Council Meeting as 24 October 2024.
Confirmed.
The meeting was adjourned at 20:58.