October 2024 Agenda

To all Members of Fleet Parish Council
You are hereby summoned to attend the Meeting of Fleet Parish Council to be held at the Gedney Hill Memorial Hall, Hillgate.  Gedney Hill PE12 0NN on Monday 21st October 2024.  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 applications (if any) for the office of Parish Councillor and to Co-opt a candidate to fill the existing vacancy 

3    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.

4    Signing of the Minutes – Clerk’s corrections from the meeting on 15th July 2024 & Extra Meeting on 14th August 2024 and Locum Clerk Notes, Meeting on 16th September 2024 to be accepted as minutes.

5    Financial Matters:
•    Reconciliation of Bank account for September 2024
•    Finalisation of external Audit by PFK Littlejohn
•    Budget Forecast 
•    Payment of Invoices:

10/09/2024

SH Voluntary Car Scheme

           732.23

12/09/2024

Litter Picker wage

             44.33

12/09/2024

Clerk/RFO Salary

           575.90

23/09/2024

Amenity grass cutting

           420.00

23/09/2024

Upkeep of pavilion & playing field

           150.00

03/10/2024

Cherry Lane Grass Cutting

           125.00

03/10/2024

Playing Field grass cutting

           775.80

03/10/2024

Open Space Project

           100.00

03/10/2024

Tax/NI contributions

           352.80

11/10/2024

Litter Picker wage

             44.13

11/10/2024

Clerk/RFO Salary

           575.90

27/09/2024

Audit fees

           378.00

25/09/2024

Electricity to pavilion

           124.86

6    To receive reports - from:
•    Playing Field & Pavilion Working Party   
a)    Update on works for accessible parking area and path 
b)    Electricity charge for September 
•    Fund Raising and Grants Working Party 
a)    Update on submitted Grant applications
b)    Feed back following FB survey for new pay equipment
c)    Review Donation request for Xmas Party – Monday Club
•    War Memorial & Amenities Working Party (including Cherry Lane)
a)    Review cost increase for amenity grass cutting 
b)    Update following the meeting held at the park on 30 September
•    Observations following asset inspections

7    Skate Park 

8    Baptist Church 

9    Parish Survey 

10    Correspondence Received:
•    Email from LCC regarding Grit Bins
•    Invitation to GRASSroots Celebration
•    Meridian Solar - October newsletter

11    Actions List - To discuss completion of outstanding items and agree timescales 
•    Update on tree works at Church End
•    Update on location for notice board at Gedney Hill end of Parish

12    Speed Watch Initiative - To review any information gathered from the interactive speed sign & Police Speed Camera – Cllr Picket to lead
•    Update on feedback following Proposal for speed limits to be reduced and other safety management measures, Hallgate, Church End & Church Gate – District Cllr P Barnes

13    Planning Matters - To note all Planning Applications and decisions received from SHDC since the last meeting. Cllr Pickett to lead
Applications received since last Meeting:

Date

Reference no - Type

Proposal

Location

Comments by:

25/09/2024

H05-0786-24 FULL

Single storey side extension & alterations to existing dwelling, detached ancillary annexe & replacement garage/workshop

20 Fleet Road Holbeach

16/10/2024

03/10/2024

H05-0826-24 S73A CONTINUATION

Proposed development comprising 2 houses (including new vehicular access off Fleet Road) - approved under H05-1070-21. Modification of Condition 2 to allow amendments to previously approved plans.

Land North of Holbeach Manor Fleet Road

24/10/2024

Decided Planning Applications by SHDC:

Date

Reference no - Type

Proposal

Location

Decision

22/09/2024

H05-0636-24 FULL

Proposed extensions to existing bungalow to form a two storey dwelling

Torrington Lodge Torrington Lane Fleet

APPROVED

14    Forward Planning & Events
•    Poppy placement/Removal 
•    Light Up Fleet Christmas 2024
•    Santa’s Senior Citizen Social - 18 December 2024
•    Spalding Flower Parade May 2025
•    VE Day 11th May 2025

15    To Note Date of Next Meeting – Monday 18th November 2024 – (Fleet Hargate Community Centre)

16    Resolve to go into closed session to discuss:
•    Amenity Grass cutting 
•    Councillor Code of Conduct