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A little bit of research has uncovered that the fire engine is a horse-drawn, Merryweather 'Greenwich Gem' steam powered fire engine. It was able to pump about 100 gallons of water per minute. Merryweather, a London based company, started producing this model around 1896. There are several examples still in existence, including one in the National Railway Museum at York.

Its likely that Lord Londesborough purchased it for Blankney Hall. Fire was one of the greatest fears of country hall owners and it is no surprise that he bought one of the best machines available at the time. Prescient really, considering the fate that eventually befell the Hall.

Incidentally, Merryweather are still in the fire protection business although they have changed hands and location a few times.

The image is a wonderful addition to our Blankney archive and we thank Claire & Dave for their generosity.

PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - 8th February 2012

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:
12/0010/FUL - proposal: Erection of a temporary (3 years) log cabin dwelling
and provision of car parking area, at Fenside Farm, Fen Lane, Metheringham,
Lincoln.

4. To Note Decisions Received:
a) CA39/49 - Application to carry out tree works at 38 Drury Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EZ.

b) N15/20 - Application to carry out tree works at 38 Drury Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EZ.

5. Correspondence:
a) Notification of NKDC Planning Committee Meeting 31-01-2012 Proposal: 2 Storey side extension at 2 Townsend Way - Pending Decision.

b) APP/R2520/D/11/216735 Notice of Planning Appeal, with reference to 11/0994/HOUS by Mr Hible of Middle Farm Barn, Metheringham Fen Lane, Metheringham, Lincoln. Proposed development: Erection of external chimney to gable end (part retrospective).

6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:
Wednesday 14th March 2012 at 7.30pm in the Pavilion.

Signed: Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
Date: 2nd February 2012

You are summoned to a meeting of Metheringham Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 31st January 2012 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
25th January 2012

The centre of Metheringham Has been designated as a Conservation Area.

A map of the area affected can be found here.

Present:
Chair: Councillor Kate Tyler
Vice-Chair: Councillor Ian Goldsworthy
Councillors: Neil Faulkner, Geoff Hall, David Rumbelow and MaryAnn Williams

In attendance:
Councillor Marianne Overton*
Councillors R. Kendrick and J. Money (NKDC)
Karen Bradford (Corporate Director - NKDC)*
David Welsh (English Heritage)*
PCSO Flannigan*
Doreen Green (Parish Clerk)
(* - present for part of the meeting only)

26 members of the public were also in attendance

1. Apologies for absence: Received from Councillor Peter Askew

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

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• www.lincs.police.uk


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Bracebridge Heath East Neighbourhood Policing Team
Tel:01522 805718
Mob:07825 100371

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(Ed. Image by Flickr user dooq. Used under a creative commons licence.)

PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - 11th January 2012

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) CA39/49 - Application to carry out tree works at 38 Drury Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EZ.

b) N15/20 - Application to carry out tree works at 38 Drury Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EZ.

4. To Note Decisions Received:
None.

5. Correspondence:
None.

6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:
Wednesday 8th February 2012 at 7.30pm in the Pavilion.

Signed: Ms S N Wetherall
Clerk to Metheringham Parish Council
Date: 6th January 2012

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