March 2025

21/25

Chairman’s Remarks

The chairman opened the meeting and welcomed all those present.

22/25

Apologies for absence and acceptance of any reason given

None.

23/25

To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations

Cllr Harrison declared an interest in item 28/25 allotments, and Cllr Jones declared an interest in item 29/25 planning matters.

24/25

Notes of the last meeting held on 13th January 2025 and 10th February 2025 to be approve as the minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on 13th January 2025 were circulated prior to the meeting. It was RESOLVED that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record with the following corrections:

- The budget was proposed and approved as an appendix, with all being in favour.

Minutes of the meeting held on 10th February 2025 were circulated prior to the meeting.  It was RESOLVED that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record with the following correction:

• It was RESOLVED that the clerk responds to Horncastle Education Trust with comments from Wildmore Parish Council, all were in favour.

25/25

Clerks report on matters outstanding

The clerk still does not have contact details for Haltham Parish Council.  It was RESOLVED that payment owed is carried over.

26/25

Reports from outside bodies

a)

County Councillor

• Additional housing requirements – Figures need to be based on houses, with caravans not included, the number of houses need to be correct before a plan can be written.
• Reorganisation is the main agenda item with various ideas on how it will work and how to split Lincolnshire under the Local Government Review.
• A response has been sent to Horncastle Education Trust but a response has not been received.
• There is a 3% rise in council tax.
• A planning application has been received for 300 acres of solar panels for both sides of the A15.  There are no details or consideration of fire risks.  The fire service are consultees but not statutory consultees.
• Works to the road of Sandy Bank are due to be completed this summer. 
• New Bolingbroke has had a speed review.  Another speed review will be requested for New York and would like the speed limits in line with each other.
• The new mayoral authority is set up and elections will take place on 1st May.

b)

District Councillor

• Full council budget has been approved for 25/26, with a 2.97% increase.
• Subscriptions can still be made for green bins costing £52.50, which is an increase of £2.50 due to fuel costs.
• Housing is going up at an alarming rate in East Lindsey.
• There are demonstrations and presence to the nuclear waste proposal.  East Lindsey has dropped out of the consultation but will be an area of interest.

27/25

Financial Matters

a)

Finance update

Main Account:

As of 28th February 2025 the total is £7,545.29.  Outstanding cheque to be cashed is £50 to RBL.

Allotment Account:

As of 28th February 2025 the total is £293.28

Outstanding cheque to be cashed is £225.00 for grass cutting.

b)

Payments to be approved

Staffing costs were approved.  It was noted that both Cllr Bargh and Cllr Lawes were unable to access the training session with LALC.  The clerk was asked to contact LALC about the issue.

c)

To consider the closure of the Allotment Bank Account and transferring remaining balance to the single current account

It was RESOLVED to close the account once cheques have been cashed.

28/25

Allotments

a)

To consider Savills proposal of increased rent

A discussion took place to if the parish council should still hold the allotments.  It was noted that it is agricultural land, and the parish council may be liable for any costs of improvements made.  It was agreed that a plan should be in place should the parish council wish to get out of the tenancy agreement.

It was RESOLVED that the proposed agreement be signed.  The agreement was signed by the clerk and witnessed by Cllr Everard.

b)

Rent Review

It was RESOLVED that a rent review should take place in a years time and notices to be issued to tenants, all in favour.  Cllr Everard has agreed to provide the notice to tenants to the clerk to distribute.

29/25

Planning Matters

a)

The parish council were in support of the application based on the photos supplied.

b)

Ossain Transmission Infrastructure Pre-Planning Consultation

There have been 3 comments made so far.  Dates for upcoming consultations were provided.

It was RESOLVED to delegate to the clerk to submit comments on behalf of the parish council.

30/25

Informal meeting of Chairs and Vice Chairs of neighbouring local councils, New York Village Hall in early June

Cllr Everard has met with the chair and vice chair of Thorney Le Fen who is keen to work jointly with Wildmore Parish Council.  They have issues with broadband and speeding. 

It was also suggested that work is done in wider clusters so agreed to have a meeting with chairs and vice chairs of Langrick, Thornton Le Fen, Tumby, Frithville and Revesby parish councils which will be hosted by Wildmore Parish Council, with a proposed date of 9th June.

31/25

To receive and update of the History Board

It was reported that it is still working progress and looking for appropriate grants.

Cllr Foster confirmed that community allowances are available.

32/25

Highways Matters

a)

To consider the SID report

A report was provided from Cllr Jones.  It has been suggested that in future the cut off speed is 30MPH.

The report showed that 59930 vehicles are incoming and 82700 are outgoing.  12% of those incoming are going above 40MPH with the overall average being 36.9MPH.  Outgoing is much higher.

b)

To consider purchasing another speed indicator device

It was RESOLVED to purchase another speed device.

33/25

Policies for review

Financial regulations and standing orders were deferred until the next meeting.

34/25

Correspondence

None.

35/25

Future Meetings and Items for Consideration

The next meeting has been agreed as 12th May with a 7.00pm start for the annual parish meeting.

The meeting was declared closed at 9.34pm.