September 2023 Agenda
Fleet Parish Council
6th September 2023
To all Members of Fleet Parish Council
You are hereby summoned to attend the Meeting of Fleet Parish Council to be held at the Community Hall, Hargate Close, Fleet on Monday 18th September 2023. There will be a public forum prior to the Council meeting. If there are no members of the public present, the meeting will begin at 7.00 p.m. Should they wish to make a comment during the meeting, this will be at the Chairman’s discretion.
There will be 10 minutes which will be set aside before the meeting to receive reports from elected members of Lincolnshire Council and South Holland District Council.
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence and reasons given.
2. To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations in respects of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in Agenda items.
3. Signing of the Minutes – Clerk’s notes from the meeting on 18th July 2023 to be accepted as minutes.
4. Financial Matters:
• Reconciliation of Bank account for July & August 2023
• Finalisation of external Audit by PFK Littlejohn
• Budget Forecast
• Payment of Invoices:
Online payment |
05/07/2023 |
Office supplies/stationery |
51.66 |
Online payment |
05/07/2023 |
Playing Field grass cutting |
606.60 |
Online payment |
12/07/2023 |
Clerk/RFO Salary |
483.07 |
Online payment |
12/07/2023 |
Amenity grass cutting |
420.00 |
Direct Debit |
21/07/2023 |
Electricity to pavilion |
14.12 |
Cheque 200791 |
21/07/2023 |
Fleet Parish Summer Fete |
100.00 |
Online payment |
19/07/2023 |
Upkeep of pavilion & playing field |
87.03 |
Online payment |
09/08/2023 |
Playing Field grass cutting |
606.60 |
Online payment |
09/08/2023 |
Training |
30.00 |
Online payment |
09/08/2023 |
SH Voluntary Car Scheme |
781.00 |
Online payment |
09/08/2023 |
Audit fees |
387.00 |
Online payment |
09/08/2023 |
Clerk/RFO Salary |
483.27 |
Direct Debit |
22/08/2023 |
Electricity to pavilion |
13.94 |
Online payment |
24/08/2023 |
Amenity grass cutting |
420.00 |
5. To review the following policies:
• Safeguarding Policy – Review updates and receive update on members being DBS checked
6. To receive reports - from:
• Playing Field & Pavilion Working Party
a) Review Risk Assessment for Pavilion
b) Update - Moles on playing field
c) Tree inspection in on the playing field
• Grant Application Working Party in respect of Redevelopment of the Playing Field
a) Update plans for required works on playing field/hard standing
b) SHDC Prosperity Fund – Update on receipt of funds and equipment purchases
c) Update of Monkey Challenge Grant (if any)
• Planter Maintenance & War Memorial Working Party
• Observations following asset inspections
7. LLC Tree Planting Scheme – Updates received (if any)
8. Correspondence Received:
• Invitation received from SHDC to attend a One-Day Event Safety Awareness training session
• Email from Spalding Flower Parade inviting us to sponsor a float in the 2024 Flower Parade
• Email from Fleet Community Responders requesting a donation to support future planned events
9. Actions List - To discuss completion of outstanding items and agree timescales – Clerk to lead
• Public Space Protection Order – Application of PSPO to enforce dogs on leads whilst using the playing field – Review response received
• Update on tree works at Church End
• Update on removal of bollards and resurfacing work to island by school
10. Speed Watch Initiative - To review costs for new Speed sign – Cllr McNally to Lead
• Discuss proposal to support a Parish Speed Watch Team (including feedback from Residents)
• Proposal to purchase Community Speed Watch Equipment
• Update on feedback following Proposal for speed limits to be reduced and other safety management measures, Hallgate, Church End & Church Gate – Cllr Coupland
11. Planning Matters - To note all Planning Applications and decisions received from SHDC since the last meeting. Cllr Donley to lead:
Applications received since last Meeting:
Date |
Reference no - Type |
Proposal |
Location |
Comments by: |
19/07/2023 |
H05-0616-23 FULL |
New loading bays & external works |
H Z Logistics Ltd Washway Road |
09/08/2023 |
20/07/2023 |
H05-0634-23 FULL |
Extension & Alterations |
34 EAST GATE |
10/08/2023 |
01/08/2023 Amendment |
H05-0460-23 FULL |
Erection of 2 fuelling stations along with 4 underground storage tanks |
Anglia Motel Washway Road |
11/08/2023 |
22/08/2023 |
H05-0745-23 FULL |
Proposed agricultural store extension |
New Fen Drove Gedney Hill |
13/09/2023 |
29/08/2023 |
H05-0758-23 OUTLINE |
Demolition of existing single-storey cabins and erection of new two-storey motel accommodation |
Anglia Motel Washway Road |
19/09/2023 |
Decided Planning Applications by SHDC:
Date |
Reference |
Development |
Location |
Decision |
23/07/2023 |
H05-0314-23 Condition Compliance |
Details of external illumination and external elevations (Conditions 7 and 10 of H05-0565-22) |
Land At Lowgate Fleet |
Approved |
23/07/2023 |
H05-0458-23 FULL |
Change of use of paddock area to extend HGV lorry parking |
Anglia Motel Washway Road |
Approved |
27/08/2023 |
H05-0460-23 FULL |
Erection of 2 fuelling stations along with 4 underground storage tanks |
Anglia Motel Washway Road |
Approved |
27/08/2023 |
H05-0567-23 FULL |
Proposed new concrete area, extension to existing internal concrete roadway including surface water drainage & connection to existing drainage system, erection of 1.8m high boundary fence & external lighting |
Jz Flowers Superflora Washway Road |
Approved |
27/08/2023 |
H05-0590-23 Condition Compliance |
Details of bin store, boundary treatments, landscaping & schedule materials to be used on external surface (Conditions 7, 8, 9 & 10 of H05-0326-20) |
37 Fleet Road Fleet Spalding |
Approved |
12. Forward Planning & Events
• Update on plans for Fleet Car Rally 1st October 2023
• Update on Fleet Barn Dance 18th November 2023
• Update on plans to Fleet Summer Fete 9th June 2024
• Update on purchase/planting Oak tree near church
• Suggestion for Christmas “Light up Fleet”
13. Proposal for Green Waste Collection - Cllr Barnes to lead
14. Proposal for Community Hall Building - Cllr Barnes to lead
15. Resolve to go into closed session to discuss:
• Land Management
• Potential Further funding available
16. To Note Date of Next Meeting – 16th October 2023