23/06/2022
Minutes from the meeting of Norwell Parish Council held at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 25th May 2022 in Norwell Village Hall.
Present: Councillors Heather Moreno (HM)(vice Chairman), John Sparrowhawk (JS), Richard South (RS), Naomi John (NJ), Christine Hunt (CH) and Philip Hickling (PH)(Chairman).
In attendance: LJ Campbell (Clerk)
DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS
Public Participation: There was no public representation.
001/22
Apologies for the absence: All Cllrs present.
002/22
To Welcome newly co-opted Cllrs: Cllrs John and Hunt were welcomed to the PC, and both signed the acceptance of office in front of the Clerk
003/22
To elect a chairman and vice-Chairman: nominated, seconded and elected Cllr Hickling as Chairman and Cllr Moreno as vice-Chairman.
004/22
To confirm Cllr Strategy roles:
PH: Chairman, Chairman’s Report and Planning
HM: Finance
RS: Risk & resilience
NJ: Communications and school liaison
CH: Green Spaces and allotments
JS: Highways and planning.
005/22
Declarations of interest/dispensations: There were no declarations of interest.
006/22
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 23rd March 2022 were approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.
007/22
To receive and note reports from District and County Councillors:
There were no Cllrs present
008/22
Matters arising are all covered under the various items.
009/22
Allotments & Green Spaces: After meeting with the Allotment Committee, it was agreed that from 1st April 2023, all allotments will be charged at 46p per sqm. The fixing of the water pump was elevated to urgent; RS will investigate.
010/22
Finance:
a. Financial position as of 30th April 2022: Bank reconciliation and bank statements were submitted by the Clerk and approved.
b. Accounts for payment – Payments totalling £739.57 were authorised.
c. To give the RFO/Chairman delegated authority: Approved for urgent bills under £500.
011/22
Risk & Resilience: It was noted that the fencing at the allotments and playpark would need replacing at some point soon; Clerk to look out for suitable grants.
012/22
Planning:
a. Applications: 22/0452/FUL, Willoughby Farm, proposed conversion of a farm building. Cllrs to look at it and let the clerk know by Friday noon.
b. Decisions: 22/00681/NMA, Woodside House, the non-material amendment – REFUSED.
22/00370/FUL, Glebe Cottage, proposed dwelling – REFUSED.
22/00524/HOUSE, Squirrel Cottage – PERMITTED
22/00448/FUL, Land at School Lane, proposed dwelling - WITHDRAWN
013/22
Plans for the Queens Jubilee:
a. Grant: The Clerk gave Cllrs the bunting for the Jubilee.
Any Other Business: the Clerk will apply for a grant to cover the cost of two Jubilee noticeboards.
014/22
Correspondence: The Clerk reported receiving several emails from allotment holders who were disappointed in the increase in annual rent for 2023; the PC addressed this by holding a meeting with the allotment committee and reaching a suitable alternative, see item 009/22.
The Clerk received a request from Dick Ward to meet with the PC to discuss the Education Charity; it was agreed to arrange this in September.
All other correspondence was circulated electronically and did not require action from the PC.
015/22
To agree on the number of meetings held in a year: It was agreed to meet six times a year instead of ten, these would be held in January, March, May, July, Sept, and November and will start from September 2022; proposed, seconded, and accepted.
016/22
Next meeting and Agenda items: Wednesday 22 June 2022 at 6.30 pm in the Village Hall.
017/22
Close: There being no further business the meeting was closed by the Chairman at 20h08
018/22
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL:
There was nothing under P&C.
