October 2011 Archives

Information posted on behalf of Lincolnshire Police

This is a message from the Bracebridge Lowfields Neighbourhood Policing Team.
May I take this opportunity to may you aware of following scam.

A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 661911 ( a Premium rate number).

DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize.

If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.

If you do receive a card with these details please contact, Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.

King regards,

PCSO 2148 FLACK

Message sent by
Matthew Flack (Support, PCSO NC20 Lincoln Bracebridge, South Box)

May I on behalf of the Lincoln & District Multiple Sclerosis thank you and all your committee for allowing our branch at this years Metheringham Feast.

The branch made £181-00 after we had paid out prize money from, Play Your Cards Right, and Open the Lock, both game were enjoyed by all.

The Golf bag, that was won by Mrs Elaine Johnson from Lincoln, the number of buttons in the jar was (2,160) she guessed 2,103, however a lot of people were well over the amount.

Again on the plus side it gave me a chance to meet sufferers of this disease from Metheringham, and I tried to welcome them into joining the Society. Money raised from this event will go towards research, and welfare for members that require assistance.

As a local lad from Scopwick many years ago, it gave me a chance to meet a few old friends from my school days, and when I played local football for Scopwick. When the Feast committee sit down to decide things for 2012 could you please think of our Society.

Thank you all, and Kind Regards.

Charlie Short
( Fund Raiser for the above society)

Dear Councillors

You are summoned to a meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 25th October 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 MILCM
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
19th October 2011

Information posted on behalf of Lincolnshire Police

Please be aware that we are receiving reports from the Lincolnshire region regarding what appears to be a computer scam.

Individuals have received a phone call from a caller purporting to be from Microsoft. The caller advised that they were working for Microsoft Windows Online Support Management Team. The individuals were instructed to download a remote control sharing software called AMMYY. The caller advised that the individual's computer was sending through error messages and the software should be downloaded to allow the caller to examine the computer system.

Please DO NOT carryout any instructions to give remote access to your computer or give any personal details over the phone - Simply END the phonecall immediately.

Similar possible scams can be reported by visiting the link;

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/respond.aspx

Please remain vigilant when being asked for personal details or access to your computer from an unknown source.

Message sent by
Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

At the Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre - in the old gymnasium - on Wednesday 26th October 2011 at 7.30pm. Admission: Members free, Visitors £5.00 including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Enquiries to: Friends of Metheringham Airfield, Westmoor Farm, Martin Moor, Metheringham, Lincoln LN4 3BQ. Tel: 01526 378270/604

Access and facilities for the Disabled. All proceeds in aid of the Visitor Centre / 106 Sqn Museum.

Nocton Community Primary School News Sheet - Oct 2011

Press and public welcome.

Prior to the official start of the meeting a public forum of 15 minutes will be held if required. The public may address the committee between 7.15pm and 7.30pm.

Signed: Ms S N Wetherall
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
5th October 2011

Posted at the request of the Metheringham Parish Council Clerk.

Received from Lincolnshire County Council - Traffic orders.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE: Metheringham

Please note it will be necessary to impose a temporary restriction to all vehicular traffic on the road(s) detailed below. Adequate arrangements will be made to enable pedestrians to access premises in the affected area while works progress.

REASON FOR CLOSURE: Essential maintenance works by Network Rail

LOCATION: Blankney Level Crossing
(Station Road/Moor Lane, O/S Map Ref TF 077 614)

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: 08.30 Hrs to 15.00 Hrs Tuesday 25/10/2011

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: B1188, B1191 (through Scopwick), B1189 & Vice Versa

If you have any queries, or require further information, please contact the Greater Lincoln & Gainsborough Highways Division on 01522 782070.

Minutes of the Meeting of Nocton Parish Council held 6th September 2011 in the Village Hall

Present:
Councillor D. Wilson Chair
Councillor I. Goldsworthy Vice-Chair
Councillor P. Askew
Councillor N. Faulkner
Councillor D. Rumbelow
Councillor K. Tyler
Councillor M. Williams

In attendance: Councillor R. Kendrick (North Kesteven DC)
Councillor M. Overton (Lincolnshire CC)
Mrs. D. Green (Parish Clerk)
Ms. Duckworth (Police Community Support Officer)

6 members of the public

1. Apologies for absence: Councillor J. Money (NKDC)

2. Declaration of Prejudicial Interest in Accordance With the Ethical Code of Conduct: None declared.

3. Report of the Police

PCSO Duckworth said that between the period 12th July and 6th September 2011 there had been three recorded incidents: theft from a motor vehicle; theft; and criminal damage. In addition, the rider of a motor scooter on Nocton Park had been cautioned.

It was noted that during the recent incident when an elderly woman had gone missing from the local care home, the emergency services had experienced considerable difficulty in reaching the search site. As such, it was considered necessary to publicise the location of the access keys for the hospital site main gate. Agreed that PCSO Duckworth will speak to Mr. Davies (the agent for Leeda Properties) on this matter.

Police patrols of the Hall site continue. Some 20 computer VDU screens had recently been fly-tipped in the Hall grounds. It was noted that the Vice-chair had now arranged with NKDC for these items to be removed. Agreed that Councillor Kendrick would check to ensure that NKDC had taken a note of the VDU serial numbers to assist in identifying the perpetrators.

4. Public Questions

Concern expressed that dog waste was still a problem. Agreed to appoint Mr Michael Cummins as the new Dog Warden for Nocton village for two hours per week for a trial period of three months. The Clerk to prepare the necessary letter of engagement.

Agreed to accept the offer from Nocton School for a representative to attend each meeting of the Parish Council to report briefly on current issues affecting the school, etc. The Clerk to advise the School accordingly.

Agreed that the Clerk would contact the school to confirm that the contractors currently working on the site would be reinstating the grass on The Green when work had been completed.

Noted that a local resident (Mr G. Hall) had attempted without success to obtain information from NKDC on the current situation regarding the Options Appraisal for Nocton Hall. He would, therefore, be submitting a request under the Freedom of Information Act (see Minute No. 11 below).

A resident sought clarification on the relationship between the Village Hall Committee, Social Club and the Parish Council. Agreed that Councillor Askew speak with the resident after the meeting.

PRESENT: Councillors N Dobbs (Chairman), 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 Councillors Dr M Allen and P Ford. The reasons were accepted.

2. Members Declarations of Interests: No declarations of interest were made.

3. To Consider Applications Received:
a) 11/0875/FUL - proposal: Change of use to allow childminding (retrospective) (temporary permission for a period of 2 years) 54 Shiregate, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3DR. The following objection was made: Members felt there was a lack of information and some of the documents contradicted themselves. The property concerned is a residential property in a residential area, with properties to the side, rear and front.

The number of children to be provided for by the proposal together with the resultant number of staff would see a further significant increase in noise. This proposal will also increase associated traffic movements and noise.
Shiregate is a residential no through road and is unsuited to accommodating this type/level of activity. The increase in traffic is also a health and safety issue to children who play in the area. This application would have a detrimental impact on the neighbourhood.

Due to the above comments the Parish Council would recommend the application is refused and would request it is considered by NKDC Planning Committee.

b) 11/0937/OUT - proposal: Erection of dwelling (outline with all matters reserved) Land Adjacent 2 Townsend Way, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3GB. The following objection was made: The plans submitted do not provide sufficient information and a lack of detail relating to the number of bedrooms in the property. The size of the proposed house in relation to the size of the plot appears to be too large. The proposed property is in close proximity to the neighbouring property 2 Townsend Way and will cause a loss of privacy/light and be overbearing. Access to the site is also of major concern as there is already a problem of vehicles parking on Townsend Way, close to the junction with Lincoln Road and we feel that the new access and further vehicles will only exacerbate the situation. This issue has already been raised with LCC Highways and Lincolnshire Police.

4. To Note Decisions Received:
CA39/48: T1 Ash to fell - Ashward House, Drury Street, Metheringham.

5. Correspondence:
None received

6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:

Wednesday 12th October 2011 at 7.30pm in the Pavilion.

The meeting closed at 8.30pm