2023 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Morton and Hanthorpe Parish Council
5, The Paddock, Morton, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 0NY
Telephone: 01778 571249      Email: mhpc.clerk@btinternet.com

MINUTES OF MORTON & HANTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2023

7.15pm PUBLIC FORUM

No members of the public present. 

7.30pm PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

1.   TO CONSIDER APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

Cllrs: R. Wells, A. Morris, C. Cllr. M. Hill.

2.   TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA.

None raised.

3.   TO CONSIDER CLERK’S NOTES OF MEETING HELD ON 25th JULY 2023 FOR APPROVAL AS MINUTES. 

Following a proposal by Cllr. M. Tuohy, seconded by Cllr. S. Walker, the Clerk’s Notes of the meeting held on 13th June 2023 were approved as Minutes and duly signed by the Chair Person, Cllr. B. Hyde.

4.   CLERK’S REPORT AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED.

Report:

A number of leaks reported to Anglian Water.
1 instance of fly tipping – reported & cleared.
Speed Watch 30 sign at A15 end of Hanthorpe Rd. taken – assumed stolen!
ROSPA inspection of play equipment carried out – report received. A number of minor issues to be addressed although paint degradation is common throughout.
Cemetery issue – problem addressed. To avoid similar future issues Clerk to propose amended wording to the Deed of Exclusive Right. 

Correspondence:

Call-Connect bus – single journey capped at £2
3 complaints re: Hanthorpe hedges. Already reported to Highways. 

5.   TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDGET:

Payments:

Total payments in period=         £       2176.98

Receipts:

Total receipts in period =           £         730.00
 
6.   TO CONSIDER PLANNING MATTERS:

Applications:   None in period

Decisions:       None in period.

7.   TO REVIEW PROPOSAL FOR NEW ASHES PLOTS – MORTON CEMETERY:

Following a proposal by Cllr. S. Reynolds, seconded by Cllr. K. Morris, a new ashes plot, in grassed area surrounded by a decorative chained enclosure was accepted. Clerk to campaign.

8.   TO CONFIRM THE DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY 17th OCTOBER 2023.

9.   TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES.

Can the Council consider additional play equipment at the Station Rd. playground. Action: Clerk to review.

A number of street lights appear to be non-functioning. Clerk to collate and report for address.

Dangerous driving in and around The Crescent area. Police informed. If anyone witnesses an issue, please report with details to C & D Cllr. Sue Woolley or the Clerk.

Holes/potential trip hazards have been reported for the playing field off The Crescent.

The sale of land, north-east of the A15 crossroads has now been completed. (Planned 71 dwellings).

Overgrown hedge issue. Clerk to contact householder. 

 *** As a general notice; please can householders ensure that their hedges are trimmed back/maintained to the pavement boundary to provide required access. This is especially an issue for buggies and mobility scooters ***

OTHER MATTERS:

Concern over impact at eastern end of Morton over the solar farm proposal. Clerk to investigate why potentially Morton affected households did not receive the letter that Dyke residents were sent.

Parking at the church bungalows continues to be an issue; obscuring visibility of pedestrians. 

This has previously been reported to Highways. Clerk to approach regarding their findings of investigation. The question was raised regarding central parking similar to that at Dyke. There is history on this subject. Clerk to compile a paper and forward to C & D. Cllr. Sue Woolley.

Concern had been raised regarding an over-hanging bush/tree. This has since been cut back.

A regular bonfire has been causing issues to The Orchard, Paddock & Haconby Lane households.  

The situation/frequency to be monitored for future assessment.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at:   8.10 pm.

Original Signed

N. Walker
Clerk & R.F.O.
Morton & Hanthorpe Parish Council

Fig. 1 – Example for Agenda Item 7