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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 28th February 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
21st February 2012

AGENDA - 28th February 2012

A photo study by S Wetherall.

Images copyright S Wetherall. Used with permission.

Notes PL08/2012 of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Wednesday
11th January 2012 at 7.15pm in the Pavilion

PRESENT: Councillors N Dobbs (Chairman), Dr M Allen, Mrs J Finegan, P Ford, Mrs S Peek and P Saffin.

1. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given:
None.

2. Members Declarations of Interests:
Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillors: Councillors Mrs Finegan and Ford declared personal interests in both applications.

3. To Consider Applications Received:
a) CA39/49 - Notification of proposed tree works at 38 Drury Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EZ. There were no comments or objections.

b) N15/20 - Application to carry out tree works at 38 Drury Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EZ. There were no comments or objections.

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.

The meeting closed at 7.35pm

Minutes PL07A/2011 of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Wednesday
14th December 2011 at 7.15pm in the Pavilion

PRESENT: Councillors N Dobbs (Chairman), Dr M Allen, Mrs J Finegan, P Ford, Mrs S Peek and P Saffin.

1. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given:
None.

2. Members Declarations of Interests:
Declarations of interest were made by all present, as being residents of the village.

3. To Consider Applications Received:
a) 11/1330/FULEXT - proposal: Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission 08/1097/FUL for the erection of 4 dwellings and associated garages in order to extend the time limit for implementation, on land at 42-48 High Street, Metheringham, Lincoln,
LN4 3DX. There were no comments or objections.

4. To Note Decisions Received:
N25/14: Tree works at 12 Field Farm Lane, Metheringham.

5. Correspondence:
APP/R/2520/A/11/2163761/NWF - Notice of planning appeal with reference to 11/0875/FUL by Mrs Michelle Delicata of 54 Shiregate, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3DR. The following objection was made: Members have had no sight of the appeal documents, but it was felt that the objections to the original application (Minutes PL/04/2011 date 27th September 2011) still apply, and so the Parish Council would recommend this appeal is refused on the same grounds.

6. Date, time and venue of next meeting:
Wednesday 11th January 2012 at 7.30pm in the Pavilion.

The meeting closed at 7.30pm

Scopwick Parish Council Meetings 2012

Scopwick Parish Council Minutes - 29 November 2011

Minutes of the Meeting of Nocton Parish Council held on 3rd January 2012

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

In Attendance: Doreen Green (Parish Clerk)

11 members of the public were also in attendance

1. Apologies for Absence: Received from Councillor David Rumbelow.

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

3. Reports of Representatives:
(a) Police: Not in attendance, no report available.
(b) Village Hall Management Committee: Councillor Askew reported that consideration was being given to the installation of a water heater to the hand wash basin in the Ladies toilet.

(c) Parish Clerk:
The Clerk reported that she had now applied for funding for the Parish Dog Warden and Litter Picker from NKDC.
She had also met with Steve Welsh from Lincolnshire County Council Highways and Planning to discuss various outstanding highways issues - in particular the overgrown shrubs and trees along Wellhead Lane. He agreed to investigate and to report back to the Clerk on the actions to be taken.

(d) CLAN:
No meeting had taken place since the last Parish Council meeting and, as such, no report was available.

(e) Dog Warden:
A written report had been submitted by Michael Cummins and was read out by the Clerk

4. Public Questions:
It was noted that no prior notice of questions of the Parish Council had been received.
The Chair said that she had received a complaint regarding dog fouling on the footpath that runs alongside The Green to the school, and that she would again raise the matter with the Dog Warden.

6. Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 6th December 2011
The minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 6th December 2011, having been previously circulated, were agreed as a correct record of the proceedings and signed by the Chair.

7. Nocton Hall:
Councillor Hall gave a brief presentation on the draft Options Appraisal report which had been presented by Karen Bradford at the last meeting and invited comments from those members of the public in attendance:
A range of concerns and issues were raised which are summarised below:
• The latest Ordnance Survey maps do not reflect all the changes/developments in the surrounding land to Nocton Hall e.g. they do not reflect the road into the wood yard where the stables/barns have been converted into private dwellings.
• Legal rights of access and egress from the old RAF Hospital site were still unclear. The Nocton Park Management Committee had been unable to obtain clarification over Leda Property's right to use the access points bordering their land, allowing potential traffic flow through the private Nocton Park estate.
• There were some concerns over any plans to increase significantly the amenity use of Nocton Hall grounds. Given that some forty residents live within the grounds of Nocton Hall, these people would need to be fully consulted over any proposed changes to access and use. However, continued use by local residents/visitors was deemed acceptable.
• All Tree Preservation Orders applicable on the site should be fully respected.
• Any housing or other development of the former RAF hospital site must be on the smallest scale possible and fully sympathetic to the historic nature of Nocton Hall and the conservation status of the village.
As to the future, ideally, residents wished to see Nocton Hall and its grounds restored to their former glory. However, as it was recognised that this was likely to be unachievable, those residents expressing a view felt that Option 3 of the Appraisal (to retain the main house as a ruin and to fully restore the service wing) represented the most reasonable way forward in light of the information currently available. A number of residents were, however, unwilling to express a preference for any of the options due to the lack of detailed information available and that the Options Appraisal was currently in draft form only.
It was agreed that the comments expressed by members of the public would be incorporated into the Parish Council's initial response to North Kesteven District Council on the Options Appraisal for Nocton Hall.
It was also agreed that Councillor Faulkner would refer the issues of the potential future uses of Nocton Hall to CLAN for consideration.

8. Planning Applications and Issues:
It was noted that NKDC had been advised that no adverse or other comments had been made by members of the Parish Council on the following applications:
(a) 11/1535/HOUS Wellhead Cottage, erection of single story extension to east elevation, porch to west elevation, erection of detached double garage and garden store.
(b) 11/1434/HOUS Abbots Grange, erection of conservatory, two-story extension to rear and single story side extension.

9. Financial Matters:
(a) Grant of £250 from County Councillor Overton towards a new Parish Council Notice Board noted.
(b) Payment of £88.92 + VAT to E.ON for street light maintenance noted.
(c) Noted that payments are due to the following:
Dog Warden for December 2011
Clerk's Salary for December 2011
E.ON for new street light fittings
E.ON for replacement street light column
(d) It was agreed that the cost £66.48 +VAT of plants for the recently installed planters would be met from the 2011/12 budget.
(e) Revenue Budget and Precept for 2012/13:

It was noted that whilst the Council's current budget was sufficient to meet its existing day-to-day expenditure and commitments, it was not able to support any meaningful programme of development or improvement of facilities, etc within the parish. The proposed budget for 2012/13 therefore made provision for a new post of "Village Keeper" (see minute No.14 below), next year's Christmas Tree, plants for the planters and a small grants fund to formalise the Council's practice of supporting local groups and activities. It also took account of the lower energy costs for street lighting. Even allowing for the above, however, it was noted that there were little or no funds available to carry out other improvements and maintenance within the village. In the circumstances, therefore, it was agreed to include a sum of £1,500 within next year's budget for this purpose, including the provision of new notice boards.

Having considered the matter in some detail, the Parish Council's Revenue Budget for 2012/13 was agreed in the sum of £10,550 which, with anticipated grants for the Dog Warden and litter collection and interest on savings totalling of £380, would result in a Precept for the coming year of £10,170 - an increase of £1,900 over the current year. A copy of the agreed budget is attached as an Appendix to these minutes. It was noted that despite the decision to increase the budget, parish expenditure would remain amongst the lowest in North Kesteven and be lower than that in the neighbouring villages of Dunston, Potterhanworth and Scopwick.

It was further agreed that a copy of the budget be made available for inclusion on the Parish Council notice board, "The Doodle" and Nocton Blog.

10. Progress Reports of Parish Councillors:
(a) Councillor Goldsworthy said that a survey was currently being carried out in Dunston to assess the potential for bringing a gas supply to the village. It was agreed that the Clerk make further enquiries so that this could be considered for Nocton.
(b) Councillor Faulkner raised a number of concerns regarding various buildings on the site adjacent to the entrance to Nocton Park. It was agreed that the Clerk make enquiries of NKDC Planning Officers and report back.
(c) Councillor Williams reported on the possible acquisition of a beacon for the Diamond Jubilee. It was agreed that further enquiries be made as to cost, etc and that the matter be considered at a future meeting.
It was agreed that invitations to the Diamond Jubilee "Garden Party" be issued by the Parish Council
It was agreed that the Clerk check if planning permission is required for the erection of the Coronation Bench on The Green and to report back.
In view of the damage being done to the edge of the village green by lorries, etc it was agreed that the Clerk make enquiries as to who is responsible for providing kerb stones and, if not the Highways Authority, the likely cost of so doing.
Finally, it was noted that as a consequence of Councillor Williams' enquiries, British Sugar had agreed to meet the cost of the Christmas Tree lights
(d) Councillor Askew reported that NKDC are to work on the beck in the next two weeks.
(e) The Chair had met with County Councillor Overton and LCC Highways officers at the Wellhead Lane/B1188 junction, to discuss potential solutions to the traffic problems on that stretch of road. The meeting also considered the lack of a footpath on Wellhead Lane from the B1188 into the village. It was noted that LCC Highways will look at putting in a short length of path along the bend by the bridge.

11. Correspondence:
It was noted that correspondence received since the last meeting had been circulated and considered by councillors.

12. Date of Future Meetings
It was noted that future meetings of the Parish Council will be held on 7th February, 6th March and 3rd April 2012.

Metheringham PC Meeting Minutes - 29 November 2011

John Browett has submitted this newspaper clipping of Metheringham Bowls Club members taken sometime during the early 1960s. John has asked for help in identifying the faces in the photo.

Can you help? Are you in the photo or do you know someone who is?

Please add any comments below.

Thanks

The Web Team.

Recently, Claire & Dave Hay contacted the web team with a wonderful discovery. They had discovered a photo of the Blankey Hall Fire Engine in an old album and asked if we would be interested. Of course we were and the image has now been scanned and added to the Blankney Archive.

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.

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 8th February 2012 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 - 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