2024 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Doddington and Whisby Parish Council

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 

Doddington Cafe, Doddington Hall at 7pm on Monday 8th January 2024

Present: Cllr. E Mathers (Chair), Cllr. S Whiles (Vice Chair), Cllrs. S Hall, G Beale and M Cunniffe

Clerk: S Aikman

Also Present: Cllr. Chris Goldson (NKDC), Cllr. Richard Johnston (NKDC) and Cllr. Alan Briggs (LCC).

Public Forum

District Councillors had been busy dealing with flooding.

Cllr Briggs reported that LCC Highways had responded to the request for a speed limit assessment through Doddington and the accident rate criteria had not been met.

Cllr Briggs reported that the cost for the agreed Puffin Crossing was £120k, this was being covered by LCC.  One resident, who had previously lobbied for a crossing was now against it.  Cllr Briggs had spoken to other residents who were in favour of the crossing.  Cllr Briggs opinion was that it would increase safety for pedestrians.

It was acknowledged that concerns about speed through the village were linked but separate issues in terms of feasibility and budgeting.  Discussions were held about clear signage and average speed cameras.  Cllr Briggs would be in contact with the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership for their advice.

1.   To receive any apologies for absence.

Cllr M Hollingworth had sent his apologies, apologies accepted.

2.   To receive any declarations of interest

In accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and consider any requests for dispensation in relation to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or any other interests as outlined in the Council’s Code of Conduct.

None

3.   To receive and approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 4th December 2023 previously circulated to members and published in draft to the website as required under the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities.

Following a vote it was resolved unanimously that the minutes from 4th December 2023 were an accurate record of the meeting. 

4.   To receive completed Register of Interests forms from co-opted Councillors.

No co-option.

5.   Finance

a.   To formally note Items of Income

None      

b.   To formally approve items of Expenditure:

Following a vote it was unanimously resolved to approve the following payments

c.   Bank reconciliation for the year to date was approved unanimously.

d.   To review spend against budget

Reviewed.

e.   To consider the budget setting and precept requirement for 2024/25

Following a vote it was unanimously resolved not to increase the precept and request £9,400 for 2024/25.

ACTION: Clerk

6.   Planning

a.   Applications Received

b.   Applications Decided

7.   To receive any updates on requested speed gun training.

The provider had advised that training was available after 9th January. Either in the afternoon or the evening.  Cllr Hall would liaise with those interested in the training to identify a suitable date and time.         

ACTION: Cllr Hall

8.   To consider suitable use of received CiL funding, including an update on the new defibrillator cabinet purchased.

Suggestions included installing lighting to the phone box and contributing to traditional pedestrian barrier to ensure the planned pelican crossing was used.

9.   To consider any updates required for the Emergency Scheme of Delegation and the need for an Emergency Plan. 

It was agreed that a simple, easy to use plan was required.  Cllr Hall would look at this with Cllr Hollingworth and bring suggestions to the next meeting.                           ACTION:  Cllrs Hall and Hollingworth

10.   To receive updates to the proposals for a Puffin Crossing near Doddington Hall.

Cllr Hall declared an interest in this matter.

Updates had been received during the Public Forum.  A further discussion was held about average speed cameras.  Cllr Briggs would invite the Road Safety Partnership to the next meeting.

11.   To consider any further potential safety measurements near Doddington Hall.

Already discussed.

12.   Clerk and Councillors Reports (for information only), including a review of actions from minutes and matters that Councillors wish to be brought to the next or subsequent meetings.

No decisions may be made under this section, but councillors may wish to use this to flag up issues.

No further comments.

13.   Correspondence

14.   Date of next meeting 

Parish Council meeting 7pm Monday 4th March 2024

Meeting closed at 8.10pm