July 2021 Agenda

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF HECKINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Dear Sir/Madam    

I hereby give you notice that a meeting of Heckington Parish Council will be held in the Village Hall, Heckington on Monday 26th July 2021 at 7.30pm.  Please note altered time and venue.

The Village Hall will operate in line with any current restriction advice and mitigations.  Attendees are encouraged to continue wearing face coverings if possible.  Members of the Press and Public are invited to attend, but there may be limited seating.  To reserve a seat, please contact the Clerk on either 01529 460174 or email heckingtonparishcouncil@outlook.com  

All members of the Parish Council are summoned to attend for the purpose of considering and resolving upon the business to be transacted at the meeting, as set out hereunder.

Signed: J A Hudson                         Dated: 20th July 2021
Clerk, Heckington Parish Council  
  

AGENDA  

1.  Chairman’s Welcome and opening remarks.

2.  To receive apologies for absence.

3.  To receive a declaration of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.

4.  To consider any requests for dispensations received at or before the start of the meeting.

5.  Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 28th June 2021. 

i.  Minutes to be approved and signed

ii.  Matters arising – update on plans for HM The Queen celebrations 2022 (if any) 

iii.  Matters arising - general  

6.  Public Participation

Fifteen minutes will be set aside for Members of the Public to make comments or suggestions.  There Chairman reserves the right to limit each individual to a maximum of 3 minutes.  No decisions will be taken on any issues raised, and items may be carried forward to the next meeting’s agenda.

7.  Financial Matters

i.  To approve payments as listed separately

ii.  To review quarterly figures and compare actual spend versus budget 

8.  Receive a report from the Police 

9.  Receive a report from the County and District Councillors.

10.  Receive a report from the Clerk 

i.  Update situation on Member vacancy – (co-option process postponed to 27th September 2021)

ii.  Update situation regarding strimmer damage to private property which occurred 30th June 2021

11.  Receive reports from Councillor’s relating to their affiliation to local organisations.

No resolutions may be passed under this item.

12.  Planning Matters.  

(1)  Applications to be ratified 

i.  21/0735/CCC – Planning permission and Listed Building Consent is sought to regularise the removal of the shades to protect the building, for a temporary period, and the re-installation of the shades within a period of three years – The Mill, 6 Hale, Heckington

ii.  21/1006/TCA – T1 Sycamore – crown lift to 4 metres & clear building by 2 metres; T2 & T3 conifers – remove; - fell; G1 Birch, Walnut (over garden) & 3 fruit trees – deadwood, remove branch away from greenhouse.  26 High Street, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 
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iii.  21/0949/HOUS – Installation of replacement windows and front door – 32 Church Street, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9RJ

iv.  21/0968/HOUS – Rear extension and raising of roof height to create additional floor space – 40 Hale Road, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9JW

v.  21/0821/FUL – Residential development of up to 8 dwellings – Land off Burton Road, Heckington Sleaford, Lincolnshire

vi.  Amended details – Erection of dwelling 21/0944/FUL – Land adjacent to 32A Sleaford Road, Heckington, Sleaford – Slight repositioning of dwelling (2m West)

(2)  Applications approved     

i.  21/0628/FUL – Erection of extensions to main stable building and installation of lighting to existing arena – Stable Happy Valley, Heckington Road

(3)  Applications rejected 

i.  None received

(4)  Applications withdrawn 

i.  19/0606/FUL – conversion and refurbishment and part demolition and rebuild of existing manor building into two semi-detached dwelling houses, conversion and refurbishment and part demolition and new build of existing annex building into single detached dwelling, demolition works to buildings and demolition and part rebuild to existing boundary walling and erection of 12 new build two storey detached dwelling to new highway provision – Heckington manor, Cowgate, Heckington

(5)  Prior notifications received (information only – no action required from HPC)

i.  None received

(6)  Planning appeals 

i.  None received           

13.  To discuss Speed Awareness initiatives 

i.  Discussion of report from Speedwatch Team (emailed to Councillors 12th July 2021)

ii.  Consider C/Cllr Mr A Key’s suggestions of village gateway markers

iii.  Consider purchasing additional speed indicator device, similar to South Kyme (emailed to Councillors 19th July 2021)

14.  To consider request from RBL to hold a fund raising stall on the Village Green 6th and 13th November 2021

15. To discuss allotments – sizes of plot, numbering plots, planned inspections

16. To receive update of cemetery alarm and modification to kissing gate to enable easier access 

17. To discuss recent localised and international flooding incidents

i.  Emergency Planning

ii.  Sale of Flood Barriers on Village Green/possible surgeries to co-incide with Police surgeries

18. To discuss the way forward for ‘old play park’ area

19. To receive general correspondence 

i. Email from LCC regarding update of Holdingham roundabout – info only – previously circulated to Councillors

ii. Email from NKDC regarding Section 106 monies from Boston Road development

20.  To discuss/confirm the process/venue/timing of the next full Parish Council meeting 

21.  To resolve to go into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 if required. 

i.  To discuss contracted building work

ii.  To discuss and agree legal services