March 2022 Minutes
Tealby Parish Council
Notes of the Meeting of Monday 7th March 2022
Held in the Tealby Village Hall
at 7:20pm
Present: Cllr Spivey (Chair), Cllr Shilling (Vice-Chair), Cllr Adams, Cllr Noon.
4 members of the public attended the Public Forum session that preceded the formal
Council meeting. The residents of Thorpe Lane raised the issue of the use of the fords by
drivers of 4x4 vehicles in particular, along with alleged associated abusive and threatening
behaviour. A letter signed by residents of Thorpe Lane outlined, to the Council, in detail
the issues of concern. A request from the residents was made that the Parish council send
this letter along with a letter of support to Cllr Steven Bunny and the Executive Councillor
responsible for Highways at Lincolnshire County Council, Cllr Richard Davies. After full
discussion of the issues of concern, the following actions were agreed;
i] The Council would send a letter of support as requested which would include the
letter sent to the Parish by the residents of Thorpe Lane.
ii] The Council would promote the suggestion that a Traffic Regulation Order limiting
the use of Thorpe Lane be put in place by the Highways Authority. This Order would
restrict use of the fords to occupiers of residential premises and land accessed from
Thorpe Lane.
iii] The Council would request that the Highways Authority would ask that those
companies providing satellite navigation remove Thorpe Lane as a ‘through route’ to their
users.
iv] The Council would request that the Highways Authority provide appropriate
signage, suggesting the route is not suitable for motorised vehicles.
The public forum section of the meeting closed at 7:45pm
10.22 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Bevan, Cllr Goodall, Cllr Mercer, Mrs Grainger, Clerk & RFO. All reason
accepted.
11.22 TO RECEIVE COUNCILLORS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE LOCALISM ACT 2011
None were received at this time
12.22 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE NOTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL HELD ON 10th January 2022
It was proposed seconded and Resolved: That the notes of the meeting held on the
10th January 2022 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
13.22 CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILLOR COMMENTS/UPDATES ON ANY MATTERS
OUTSTANDING FROM THE LAST MEETING AND RESOLVE AS NECESSARY.
Cllr Adams raised the issue of road name plates within the village and their
condition. Some are in poor condition and should be refurbished or replaced
sympathetically to match existing types and appropriate for a village in an AONB. It
was suggested that a list of those signs in poor condition be identified and listed and
the list forwarded to the local Highways Authority officers for attention. Action
All/Clerk
14.22 Planning Applications and Decisions
In the absence of the clerk, Cllr Spivey advised the Council of updates to a number
of issues;
144395 - 18 Rasen Road - An objection had been raised for discussion by the
Council by a local resident. Other objections to the proposed alterations have been
raised by individual Cllr’s and would form part of the Parish Council response to
the application.
The Clerk had raised an enquiry with the local planning authority with regard to
replacement windows at a property in Front Street and as to whether or the
required permission to replace window frames and glazing had been sought and
granted. Also, should permission have been granted, that any conditions attached
to that permission had been complied with.
144030- Land to the east of 2 Rasen Road - an application relating to the
construction of a single dwelling has been withdrawn by the applicant.
The Clerk was requested to raise an enquiry with the local planning authority with
regard to the replacement windows to a property in Front Street. Despite being
refused permission it would appear that replacement windows had been put
installed.
15.22 TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE FOR PLAY EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
Prices had been received for items of play equipment and play are fencing to be
repaired. Subject to a limit of expenditure of £1414, it as agreed to undertake the
following work;
Repair the ground in the vicinity of the swings £390
Repair and extend boundary fencing £900
Clear vegetation from boundary area £120
Action Cllr Adams/Mercer
The Council had been advised by Cllr Bunny that grants from West Lindsey District
Council through the Councillors Initiative fund, may be available, for the
replacement of items that were beyond economic or reasonable repair. The
Council would consider an application for replacement of items in the future.
16.22 TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON MAINTENANCE OF TREES
The council had given instruction for work to be completed to trees within the
Church grave yard. This work, which included the raising of a tree canopy and he
removal of saplings from the boundary area, would allow greater access for future
maintenance of the boundary wall for which the Council is responsible.
17.22 TO DISCUSS THE PROCUREMENT OF A PLATINUM JUBILEE BENCH BY THE COUNCIL
Cllr Mercer had sought a quotation for a bench for local company. Cllr Spivey has
submitted an application for £700 grant towards the cost from West Lindsey
District Council. The Tealby Village Shop had agreed to cover the additional cost
above this figure.
Cllrs were asked to consider designs previously submitted for consideration so that
an order could be placed and to suggest other suppliers.
18.22 TO DISCUSS RESIDENTS CONCERNS REGARDING 4X4 IN TRAFFIC THORPE LANE
As previously agreed during the public forum ahead of the Council meeting, it was
agreed that a letter would be drafted and sent to the Highways Authority.
Action Clerk
19.22 TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM VILLAGE GREEN GROUP
The Council had invoiced Lincolnshire County council to recover £360.66 spent by
the Group on materials on work undertaken over recent months.
Cllr Adams suggested continuing the existing footpath along boundary of the park
to provide a circular walk. this could be enhanced by the payment of simple
‘sleeper benches’. Cllr Spivey suggested that a this could be a project for a
volunteer working party.
20.22 FINANCE: TO APPROVE PAYMENTS MARCH 2022
No payments had been identified for payment other than the Clerks wages which
were approved.
21.22 TO MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS STAFFING MATTERS
Meeting closed at 8.50pm
Date of next meeting & AGM 9th May 2022