October 2021 Minutes
Morton and Hanthorpe Parish Council
5, The Paddock, Morton, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 0NY
Telephone: 01778 571249 Email: mhpc.clerk@btinternet.com
Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 12th October 2021
7.15pm PUBLIC FORUM
A minute’s silence was observed in respect to Cllr. Nigel Kuhn who sadly passed away recently.
A presentation was made to Mrs. Kelly Grimwood in appreciation for her work for the community in the creation and administration of HelpforMortonandHanthorpe which has assisted many in this community during these Covid times.
7.25pm PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – Chaired by Vice-Chairman, Cllr. B. Hyde.
1. TO CONSIDER APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs: R. Wells, M. Mumby, K. Morris plus C. Cllr. M. Hill and C. & D. Cllr. S. Woolley
2. TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA.
Cllr. B. Hyde declared and interest on one aspect of Planning, Agenda Item 5
3. TO CONSIDER CLERK’S NOTES OF MEETING HELD ON 7th SEPTEMBER 2021 FOR APPROVAL AS MINUTES.
Following a proposal by Cllr. M. Harris, Seconded by Cllr. W. Lawrance, the Clerk’s Notes of the meeting held on 7th September 2021 were approved as Minutes and were duly signed by the Chairman, Cllr. B. Hyde.
4. CLERK’S REPORT AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Report:
Card of condolence sent in respect of the late Cllr. N. Kuhn.
Card of Congratulations sent to Mr. & Mrs. Chubbuck for their Diamond Wedding Anniversary during which time P. Chubbuck was a parish councillor for 21 years.
2 cases of fly tipping in period. Reported and cleared.
Old PC printer dead, new replacement purchased in line with May meeting direction.
Laptop problem – probably hard drive. Repairs being undertaken by Curry’s through maintenance contract. May also require new MS Office software as original contract period (3 years) has ended.
PC stretch of dyke (adjacent to playing field) holding water. Downstream houses stretch impeding drainage.
As directed at last meeting letters sent regarding overgrown hedges. Some improvement.
Memorial safety check carried out at Cemetery – one of concern, respective masons informed.
Correspondence:
Letter from Chairman, Morton Carpet Bowls Club. Requesting financial support for the purchase of a carpet roller and associated aspects at a cost of: £926.95
After some discussion the Council directed the Clerk to write to the Bowls Club to convey that the Parish Council could not support this application.
Request from Morton & Hanthorpe Events Team re: use of playing field (Agenda item 8)
Letter from Highways regarding the application for a pedestrian crossing for the A15 crossroads.
Location and need do not meet the required criteria. Refused.
Village amenities survey.
5. TO CONSIDER PLANNING MATTERS:
Applications:
S21/1871 Mr. A. McManus Removal of leaning (45 degrees) tree and removal of 2 limbs over extended with previous branch failure. St. John the Baptist Church, Morton.
No objection from the Council
S21/1747 Mr. R. Bates. Erection of green oak carport & office. Menil View, 15 The Grove, Hanthorpe.
Comments made by the Council.
Due to response timescales from Planning these applications were reviewed by consultation with M&HPC Councillors.
S21/1858 Mr. D. Thompson Reserved matters – outline permission of 3 detached dwellings with garages, land to the north of 11 & 14 Old Station Yard.
Accepted.
Cllr. B. Hyde left the meeting in accordance with given Declaration of Interest (Agenda Item 2)
Cllr. W. Lawrance accepted action Chairman for the following item.
S21/1953 Mr. T. Hyde Removal of condition 2 (agricultural occupancy tie). 44A High St. Morton. PE10 0NR
Accepted by the Council.
Cllr. B. Hyde returned to the meeting and resumed as Chairman.
Decisions:
S21/0229 Miss V. Laine-Turner Conversion of roof space. 8 The Broadway.
Permitted development.
S21/0795 Mrs. M. Underwood – Reserved conditions (archaeology, hard landscaping, materials & landscape management plan; Hill View Gardens, phase 2.
Acceptable.
S21/1187 Mrs. M. Underwood – Reserved conditions (sustainable building).
Acceptable.
S21/1221 Mr. Round & L. Christian – Demolition of an existing dwelling and erection of 2 bungalows. 56 Hanthorpe Rd. Morton.
Granted.
S21/1236 Mr & Mrs L Hammond – Single storey dwelling, 59 Haconby Lane.
Granted.
6. PAYMENTS & RECEIPTS:
Payments:
Mr. N. Walker Clerk’s salary for August. £ 461.77
Village Hall Sept. 7th PC Meeting. £ 10.00
Anglian Water Cemetery tap use. 7/6 to 22/9 £ 15.03
LALC ZOOM Licence £ 119.90
HMRC 2nd. qtr. P.A.Y.E. £ 290.40
Malc Firth Landscapes Grass cutting for August. £ 642.00
Mr. N. Wilkie Litter picking 3/9 to 25/9 £ 76.80
Mr. N. Walker Printer reimbursement. £ 190.96
Mrs. L. Lawrance 2nd. qtr. Playing field litter collection. £ 210.00
Mr. M. Lawrance 2nd. Qtr. Cemetery maintenance. £ 464.00
Mr. N. Walker Clerk’s salary for Sept. £ 461.77
Mr. N. Walker 2nd. qtr. expenses. £ 128.06
Total in period= £ 3,070.69
Following a proposal by Cllr. S. Reynolds, seconded by Cllr. A. Morris, the Council approved the payments.
Receipts:
Mrs. Louth Hanthorpe land ½ yr. rent. £ 40.00
Carlton’s F. Services. Exclusive Right – Non parishioner. £ 320.00
Carlton’s F. Services. Interment – parishioner. £ 100.00
Tyler Ashes Interment – parishioner. £ 65.00
Total in period= £ 525.00
7. TO CONSIDER INITIATING COUNCILLOR CO-OPTION PROCESS TO THE PARISH COUNCIL – 1 VACANCY.
Following a proposal by Cllr. M. Harris, seconded by Cllr. A. Tilley, the Council directed the Clerk to commence the co-option process.
8. TO CONSIDERED THE USE OF THE STATION RD. PLAYING FIELD FOR A VILLAGE EVENT ON 9TH JULY 2022
After extensive discussion it was considered that the Station Rd. Playing Field would not be the best location for the proposed event and that other locations be considered. This to be taken back to the Village Events Committee.
9. TO CONSIDER THE NOMINATION OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO TOWN LANDS TRUST: (deferred from the Sept. meeting.)
Cllr. A. Tilley volunteered for the position.
Following a proposal by Cllr. M. Harris, seconded by Cllr. W. Lawrance, the Council accepted the nomination and directed the Clerk to inform Town Lands Trust accordingly.
10. TO CONFIRM THE DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: – Tuesday 23rd November 2021.
11. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES:
None received.
Other Matters:
Bolt found near swings at playing field. Clerk to investigate and check play equipment.
No Entry sign on tarmac at Co-Op. worn away.
Safety concern that youths are playing ball on the Village Hall carpark adjacent to the busy road.
Path north side of the church requires maintenance. Clerk to correspond with C & D Cllr. Woolley.
Playing field boundary hedges require cutting back. A number of the hedges do not belong to the Parish Council. Clerk directed to write to the households concerned.
Hanthorpe Pond. Clear ownership to be determined by the Parish Clerk. Actions can then be proposed / actioned to address the silting up of the pond.
There being no further business the meeting ended at 8.50 pm.