July 2011 Archives
All images used courtesy of the Metheringham Parish Clerk, S Wetherall.
North Kesteven Voluntary Centre Services are running a series of workshops aimed at community groups, volunteers and charity organisations in the North Kesteven Area.
North Kesteven Social Strollers have added a new walk location to their schedule of weekly health walks. Taking place in Metheringham each week, visitors are being invited to come along.
This walk takes place every Friday morning at 11am on, starting from Metheringham Library. A health walk is defined as 'a short, safe, social, local, low level, led walk, often by volunteers' and is open for anyone to take part, just turn up on the day.
The walk is FREE of charge - you will be required to complete a health questionnaire at the beginning of your first walk. Health walks are a great way of meeting new friends and socialising with members of your community. After each walk, tea and coffee will be served at the Library; costing just 50 pence per person.
If you would like any further information, please contact Donna Lill, NK Health and Sports Outreach Officer, on 01522 870252 or email NKHealthandSports@leisureconnection.co.uk.
Minutes PL03/2011 of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 13th July 2011 at 7.15pm in the Pavilion
PRESENT: Councillors N Dobbs (Chairman), Dr M Allen, Mrs S Peek, P Saffin, and Ms S Wetherall (Clerk).
1. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given:
Apologies were received from Councillors P Ford and Mrs J Finegan. The reasons were accepted.
2. Members Declarations of Interests: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillors:
Councillors Mrs Peek and Saffin declared a personal interest for agenda item 3d because they live in Alfred Avenue.
3. To Consider Applications Received:
a) 11/0471/HOUS - proposal: Erection of porch extension at 3 Wesley Close,
Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3UF. There were no comments or objections to this application.
b) 11/0647/FUL- proposal: Provision of driveways and highway verge crossings to 59 - 67 (odd) Princes Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3DE. There were no comments or objections to this application.
c) 11/0674/OHL - proposal: Rebuild the existing 33kv overhead line supported on wooden poles with an average height of 8m above ground with a tolerance of 30m either side of the line at the Parishes of Metheringham, Dunston, Nocton, Potterhanworth, Branston, Heighington, Washingborough and Canwick. There were no comments or objections to this application.
d) 11/0678/HOUS - proposal: Erection of conservatory to rear at 61 Alfred Avenue, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EJ. There were no comments or objections to this application.
4. To Note Decisions Received:
None received.
5. Correspondence:
a) 11/0576/FUL: proposal: Erection of temporary (3 years) log cabin dwelling and provision of car parking area. Receipt of amended details consist of amended description - to include car parking area.
b) Letter received by Cllr Dr Allen from the occupants of Hilltop Cottage, relating to application 11/0576/FUL.
6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:
Wednesday 10th August 2011 at 7.30pm at the Pavilion.
The meeting closed at 7.46pm
from Dot Howes
It is ragwort time again.Ragwort contains toxins, which can have debilitating or fatal consequences if eaten by horses, ponies, donkeys and other grazing livestock.
Ragwort may need to be controlled when its presence and the likelihood of it spreading to neighbouring land poses a risk to horses and other grazing animals or land used for the production of forage.
Ragwort is one of five injurious specified weeds covered by the provisions of The Weeds Act 1959. Under the act the Secretary of State may serve an enforcement notice on the occupier of land on which injurious weeds are growing, requiring the occupier to take action to prevent the spread of the injurious weeds. The 2003 Ragwort Control Act led to the launch of the Code of Practice on How to Prevent the Spread of Ragwort 2004. By promoting good practice and good neighbourliness the code aims to reduce significantly the risk posed by ragwort poisoning to horses and other animals.
Cut and pulled flowering ragwort plants may still set seed and ragwort has a 70% seed germination rate. All parts of the ragwort plant remain toxic and harmful to animals when treated or wilted. To avoid seed dispersal ragwort should only be transported in sealed bags or enclosed containers
A Defra publication - Guidance on the disposal options for common ragwort. - is available to anyone not sure how to dispose of ragwort found growing on their land.
There will be a police surgery at InfoLinks on Friday 29th July 2011 between 10.00a.m. and 12 noon.
Dear Councillors
You are summoned to a meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 26th July 2011 at 7.30pm. Prior to the official start of the meeting a public forum of not more than 15 minutes will be held if required. The public may address the council between 7.15pm and 7.30pm on current matters, or issues which may become future agenda items and your attendance is also requested during this period. A Police Report will be given at this time.
Signed: Ms S N Wetherall AILCM
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
19th July 2011
From Dot Howes
The Annual Metheringham Vegetable Show has a change of venue this year. It will be held on Monday 5th September 2011 at the Londesborough Arms. Classes remain the same : best Onion, best marrow, best tray of vegetables, largest marrow, largest onion, children's creation of fruit or vegetables, best flower arrangement and best pot plant. Cookery classes are for a fruit cake, a Victoria sponge, 6 fancy cakes and best preserve. All entry fees are 50p and entries will be accepted between 10.00 a.m. and 11.45 a.m. on 5th September with judging at 12 Noon. A buffet will be served and there will be a raffle followed by presentation of the awards and auction of produce - whether displayed in competition or donated. All proceeds will be presented to a local charity yet to be confirmed.
The B1189 will be closed at Blankney Level Crossing on Monday 25th July.
Metheringham Animal Welfare Support Group (MAWS) hold their Annual General Meeting on Monday 15th August 2011 at Martin Moor Golf Club at 7.00p.m. for 7.30p.m. At this meeting the monies raised during the past 12 months will be distributed equally to the four beneficiaries for 2010-2011 : Bransby Home of Rest for Horses and Donkeys, Lincoln Area Swan Group, Lincoln Greyhound Trust and Bunny Heaven. Voting will then
take place for the 2011/2012 recipients. Membership fees can also be paid at the meeting.
To Planning Committee members: You are hereby summoned to a meeting of the Planning Committee which will be held in the Pavilion, Prince's Street on Wednesday 13th July 2011 at 7.30pm. Prior to the official start of the meeting a public forum will be held if required. The public may address the committee between 7.15pm and 7.30pm on current matters, or issues which may become future agenda items and your attendance is also requested during this period.
PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - 13th July 2011
1. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given
2. Members Declarations of Interests: Members may make any declarations of interest at this point but may also make them at any point during the meeting in accordance with the 2000 Local Government Act.
3. To Consider Applications Received:
a) 11/0471/HOUS - proposal: Erection of porch extension at 3 Wesley Close, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3UF.
b) 11/0647/FUL- proposal: Provision of driveways and highway verge crossings to 59 - 67 (odd) Princes Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3DE.
c) 11/0674/OHL - proposal: Rebuild the existing 33kv overhead line supported on wooden poles with an average height of 8m above ground with a tolerance of 30m either side of the line at the Parishes of Metheringham, Dunston, Nocton, Potterhanworth, Branston, Heighington, Washinborough and Canwick.
d) 11/0678/HOUS - proposal: Erection of conservatory to rear at 6a Alfred Avenue, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EJ.
4. To Note Decisions Received: None received.
5. Correspondence:
11/0576/FUL: proposal: Erection of temporary (3 years) log cabin dwelling and provision of car parking area. Receipt of amended details consist of amended description - to include car parking area.
6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:-
Wednesday 10th August 2011 at 7.30pm in the Pavilion.
Signed: Ms S N Wetherall
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
Date: 6th July 2011
From Dot Howes
There will be a Secret Teddy Bear's Picnic on Sunday 17th July meeting at St Wilfrid's church at 3.00p.m. The picnic is free to anyone bringing a bear and /or a hat and don't forget to bring your picnic too.
St Wilfrid's Church holds its 3rd Annual Produce and Flower Show and Fete on Saturday 16th July in the church grounds at 2.00p.m.
Metheringham has reached the second round of the Lincolnshire Best Kept Villages and Small Towns competition. Metheringham is in Class III for communities with a population between 2001 and 7000. Judging takes place over the next few weeks so please help by looking after your bit of the parish and keeping litter in the bins.
Minutes PL02/2011 of a Special Planning Committee Meeting held on Thursday 23rd June 2011 at 7.30pm in the Pavilion
PRESENT: Councillors N Dobbs (Chairman), Dr M Allen, P Ford, Mrs J Finegan, Mrs S Peek, P Saffin, J Money (District Councillor) and Ms S Wetherall (Clerk).
1. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given:
Apologies were received from District Councillor R Kendrick. The reasons were accepted.
2. Members Declarations of Interests: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillor:
Councillor Dr Allen declared a personal interest for agenda item 3 because he lives in Metheringham Fen.
3. To Consider Applications Received:
11/0576/FUL - proposal: Erection of a temporary (3 years) log cabin dwelling at Land adjacent to Fenside Farm, Fen Lane, Metheringham, Lincoln. The following objection was made: The proposed log cabin dwelling plan does not provide any details of the internal layout and this dwelling on the site is not considered appropriate for the proposed development. Members are extremely concerned that Metheringham Fen Lane is narrow and the proposed access to the site is dangerous as it is on a bend at the brow of a hill, the road is already in a poor condition and further traffic (cars and horseboxes) will only exacerbate the situation. There are also concerns about the health and safety of the horses and riders and general public using the road for the same reasons.
The applicant has indicated this is only the first stage of an ongoing development.
4. To Note Decisions Received:
None received.
5. Correspondence:
There was no correspondence to note.
6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:
Wednesday 13th July 2011 at 7.30pm at the Pavilion.
The meeting closed at 20.21
Minutes PL01/2011 of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 8th June 2011 at 7.15pm in the Pavilion
PRESENT: Councillors N Dobbs (Chairman), P Ford, Mrs J Finegan, Mrs S Peek, P Saffin and Ms S Wetherall (Clerk).
1. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given:
Apologies were received from Councillor Dr M Allen. It was resolved to accept the apologies and reasons.
2. Members Declarations of Interests: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillor:
Councillor P Ford declared a personal interest for agenda item 3 because he knows the applicant.
3. To Consider Applications Received:
11/0440/HOUS - proposal: Single storey rear extension at 31 Paddock Lane, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3YG. There were no comments or objections to this
application.
4. To Note Decisions Received:
CA39/47: Tree works at Nook House, High Street, Metheringham.
5. Correspondence:
11/0362/FUL: Erection of double garage to be used as a technical testing laboratory and storage of samples at 6 High Street, Metheringham, Lincoln. Receipt of amended/additional details - Grain testing process.
6. Date, time and venue of next meeting: Wednesday 13th July 2011 at 7.30pm at the Pavilion.
The meeting closed at 19.30
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