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Allotments - Metheringham

The Parish Council are still in negotiations with the land agent to acquire some of the glebe land in the village for use as allotments. Another area of land has now been identified and this is also being pursued. The waiting list remains at twenty three people. If anyone knows of any land in the parish that would be suitable for hire or purchase as allotments please contact the Clerk.

Annual Village Meeting

The 2010 Annual Village meeting will take place on Tuesday 27 April starting at 7.00pm in the Village Hall.Over the past four years the events have been very successful with over 20 village organizations in attendance. This is not a formal Parish Council meeting, it is a meeting for the people of Metheringham to present to each other, details of their organizations and how things have progressed during the year. This can be done with a display, a short presentation or just an informal chat. The Chairman will give a report on the Parish Council activities, so if you would like to know more about your parish council and how we are spending your money, then please come along. This year the invited guest is the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. There will be free refreshments during the evening and the opportunity to view the exhibits and socialize with the speakers and parishioners.

If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the Annual Village Meeting please contact the Clerk.

Metheringham Village Hall Management Committee is seeking to appoint a Caretaker.

This is a part time post and will include general caretaking and maintenance jobs at the Village Hall.

The person will also be responsible for taking bookings for the hall.

A flexible approach to working is necessary as the person appointed will be responsible for unlocking and locking the building before and after events.

A salary will be paid monthly depending on the hours worked.

If you would like to apply for the above position or would like further details please contact:-

Ms Sharon Wetherall
PO Box 1055
Metheringham
LINCOLN
LN4 3WW

Or E-mail:- clerk@metheringham.org.uk

Closing date for applications:- Thursday 18th March 2010

Minutes of the Metheringham Sots Hole and Tanvats Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 26th January 2010 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 10th February 2009 at 7.30pm in the Church Hall

Dear Councillors

You are summoned to a Special Meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Methodist Chapel School Room on Wednesday 3rd March 2010 at 7.00pm. 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 7.00pm and 7.15pm on this agenda item and your attendance is also requested during this period.

Signed: Ms S N Wetherall AILCM
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
26th February 2010

AGENDA - Special Meeting - 3rd March 2010

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. Financial matters: New Play Park Equipment: To consider and approve quotations received for the purchase and installation of new adult and children's outdoor fitness equipment at Shiregate and Prince's Street Play Parks at an approximate cost of £13,500.00.

4. Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 Exclusion of the Press and the Public: To resolve that in accordance with Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 and by reason of the confidential nature of the remainder of the business, the Press and the Public be excluded from the Meeting.

5. Metheringham Village Hall: To discuss matters relating to the Village Hall.

Dear Councillors

You are summoned to a meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 23rd February 2010 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
16th February 2010

AGENDA - 23rd February 2010

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. Reports from representatives on outside bodies:
a) To receive a report from the County Councillor.
b) To receive a report from the District Councillor.
c) To receive reports from Council representatives on other outside bodies.

4. Notes of the last Full Council Meeting held on Tuesday 26th January 2010, to be approved and signed as the minutes.

5. Clerks report on matters outstanding (previously circulated)

6. Financial matters:
a) To consider making a donation of £100.00 to the Silver Sounds Band for playing at the Quality Status Presentation Evening.
b) To resolve to purchase three new litter bins at a cost of £116.95 each, two to be installed on the grass area between Station Road and Grange Road and one to replace damaged bin at Prince's Street Play Park.
c) To resolve to purchase five new rubber swing seats at a cost of £30.00 each for play equipment at Shiregate and Prince's Street Play Parks.
d) To consider annual subscription to Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils 2010/2011 at a cost of £367.00.
e) To approve payment to Lincolnshire County Council of £5,000.00 as our contribution towards the Village Centre Regeneration Project.
f) To consider accounts for payment.
g) To receive a report from the RFO on the PC finances, Income and Expenditure.

7. Planning Committee: Notes of the last meeting held on 10th February 2010, to be approved as the minutes (previously circulated).

8. Correspondence:
a) To note general correspondence (publications and letters are available for viewing).

9. To receive reports on Outside Meetings:
a) To receive a report from the Chairman on the Standards Committee
Meeting held 10th February 2010.
b) To receive a report from members on the Nocton Dairy Farm Planning
Consultation Meeting held 11th February 2010.

10. To receive reports from Working Groups:
a) Fayre and Feast
b) Highways, Footpaths & Car Parks

11. Recreation field & related issues: To receive a progress report following information from MPC solicitor.

12. Allotments: To receive an update following the proposal for new allotments and pavilion.

13. The Quality Parish Scheme: To receive feedback on the QPS presentation evening held on Tuesday 2nd February 2010.

14. Annual Village Meeting 2010: To confirm details for this year's event.

15. NALC - Local Council Awards: To consider applying for NALC - Local Council Awards and decide which category (previously circulated).

16. Metheringham Spring: To formally agree to open the Spring Garden to the public.

17. Metheringham Play Parks: To discuss the need for new play park equipment and health & safety issues (previously circulated).
i) To discuss health & safety issues relating to existing play equipment.
ii) To discuss requirements for new outdoor fitness equipment for children and adults.

18. New Residents Information Pack: To consider producing an information pack containing relevant information for new village residents (previously circulated). (Members to provide suggestions for the meeting).

19. Training: LALC Training Events for 2010 all members to give consideration
to their training needs.

20. Date, time and venue of next meeting: Tuesday 30th March 2010 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Minutes of the Metheringham Sots Hole and Tanvats Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 24th November 2009 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.







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Dear Councillors

You are summoned to a meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 26th January 2010 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
18th January 2009

AGENDA - 26th January 2010

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. Reports from representatives on outside bodies:
a) To receive a report from the County Councillor.
b) To receive a report from the District Councillor.
c) To receive reports from Council representatives on other outside bodies.

4. Notes of the last Full Council Meeting held on Tuesday 24th November 2009, to be approved and signed as the minutes.

5. Clerks report on matters outstanding (previously circulated)

6. Financial matters:
a) To consider subscription to the Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils Annual Training Scheme for April 2010/March 2011 at a cost of £105.00.
b) To consider a request from the Lincolnshire Playing Fields Association for a donation towards their activities.
c) To consider accounts for payment.
d) To receive a report from the RFO on the PC finances, Income and Expenditure.

7. Planning Committee: To receive a report from Cllr Mrs Honisett.

8. Correspondence:
a) To note general correspondence (publications and letters are available for viewing).
b) Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC) Training Events for 2010 to agree representation (previously circulated).

9. To receive reports on Outside Meetings:
a) Metheringham Area Cluster Group - To formally agree the funds for a
new bench will be allocated to MADSPA.

10. To receive reports from Working Groups:
a) Children's Playgrounds and Playing Fields
b) Fayre and Feast
c) Highways, Footpaths & Car Parks

11. Recreation field & related issues: To receive a progress report following information from MPC solicitor.

12. Allotments: To receive an update following the proposal for new allotments and pavilion.

13. The Quality Parish Scheme: To confirm details for the QPS presentation evening to be held on Tuesday 2nd February 2010.

14. Annual Village Meeting 2010: To receive suggestions from Councillors for a suitable topic for this year's meeting.

15. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: To agree Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place on Thursday 2nd December 2010 and agree format for event.

16. Metheringham Spring: To confirm tenancy agreement between Metheringham Parish Council and Blankney Estates Limited (previously circulated).

17. Community Engagement Statement of Intent: To resolve to adopt a Community Engagement Statement of Intent in relation to the 'Power of Well Being' and agree its publication (previously circulated).

18. Power of Well Being: To consider the Power of Well-Being checklist; to confirm the eligibility criteria has been met and to resolve to adopt the Power of Well-Being (previously circulated).

19. Date, time and venue of next meeting: Tuesday 23rd February 2010 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.