2022 Parish Council Meeting Agendas

WYBERTON PARISH COUNCIL
Mrs Val Austin – Clerk - Wyberton Parish Hall, 295 London Road, Wyberton, PE21 7DE
Telephone: 01205 351450
Email: wybertonparishcouncil@clerk.com

Dear Councillors,

You are summoned to attend the meeting of Wyberton Parish Council, which will be held on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 7:00pm in Wyberton Parish Hall

V Austin   
Mrs Val Austin
Clerk to the Parish Council
Wednesday 2nd February 2022

There will be a 10-minute public forum if needed at 7pm when members of the public may make short statements to the Council:

AGENDA

1.   Chairman’s remarks:

2.   Apologies for absence: To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk prior to the meeting

3.   Co-Opting 

i.   To consider the applications for the casual vacancies on the council & co-opt new councillors

ii.   To receive the signed acceptance of office from the newly co-opt councillors.

4.   Declarations of interest (if any): To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests
     
5.   Notes of the Parish Council meetings held on Tuesday 11th January 2022, to resolve as a correct record and to authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes.

6.   Lincolnshire County and Boston Borough Councillors

1 - Lincolnshire County Councillor Mrs A Austin – See attached Email, with regards to the resident concerns (see below) 

a)   The clerk received an email from a resident regarding West End Road & Tytton Lane West on 13th January 2022 with concerns. 

i.   West End Road – Vehicles using this road for 7.5 tonne including buses (the resident will contact Brylaine directly) 

ii.   Junction of Tytton Lane West, a dangerous corner with it being blind to oncoming traffic, the resident is requesting a mirror for a better view down West End Road.

2.- Boston Borough Councillor Mr R Austin - Update on meeting for Empowering Healthy Living.

3 - Boston Borough Councillor Mr P Skinner

7.   Reports from Members of the Council including the Clerk

a)   Grant Scheme for Wyberton Booklet: Update required: Cllr M Sharp, dealing with this project, it will now become a Spring information booklet, showing local facilities i.e., Schools, doctors, pubs, restaurants etc. 

Community Action Group – To discuss – Reinstating a community action group, insurance & registration.

b)   Boston Borough Council Pole Lights – Yarborough Road: Update works completed 6th January 2022.

c)   Name of the Hall & New Signs & Gates:  Update: The hall to be renamed in the new year, with Boston Borough Council. A new sign with the new name has been added to the front of the centre. The gates / information board is being looked into.

d)   Compost Bin for Garden – To discuss: Councillor R Austin, to advise on the best option for the parish hall, Cllr R Austin advised that it is a work in progress. Update February meeting.

e)   Repairs for / to Hall – Update: Work on the gutters, trees & moss removal has been completed. The tarmac has been repaired outside of main kitchen door, this has been levelled out with new tarmac, to avoid any trips. R Burton came & completed the header tank work, also work on the hot water (the hall did not have any) Work was required on the men’s toilet as this was leaking, needed a new pan as there was a crack in back pipes. The clerk is waiting for a quote on the facia work. The clerk has also received a quote for £900 approx. for the blinds in the main hall as they are not to fire regulations. 

f)   Community Coffee Mornings – Update: Our first Tea & Coffee morning was a success, & was attended by the Mayor & Mayoress, also present the Parish Councillors. The clerk was asked about the BINGO & The Christmas Lunch at the hall.  

g)   Grass Cutting: Update: Parthian Avenue, nearest London Road to be cut more regularly.

The clerk has contacted LHP still no response. Cllr R Austin stated the grass cutting along the A16 (Winter Way) LCC own the land, Cllr R Austin thought it should be cut for children’s play area (ball games) to consider if the parish council could take this over, the parish council would like to get the residents views. Cllrs Sharp & Slater to go & look at the land, further update February 2022 meeting.

h)   Doors Bryline: Update & Discuss: The big blue doors painted to reflect the history of the parish, example with a portrait. Cllr Slater to speak with Brylaine.

A story of the village on the doors, could the Art department at Boston College be involved. To also speak to Nick Jones, Transported Arts Group department.  Cllr S Slater has emailed Brylaine but have not received a response. Update February 2022 meeting.

i)   Queens Jubilee: Update & Discuss:  Wyberton Parish Council plans, for the Queens Jubilee. Councillors are due a meeting on the 1st February 2022 with Wyberton Social Club.

j)   Centre of the Village & Ideas for the village – To discuss – Focal point in the village. There was nothing going on in Wyberton at Christmas, compared to other villages. Some ideas that were discussed at January 22 meeting.

1.   Best Decorated house competition

2.   Christmas Trees in the village

3.   Children from the local schools to be involved.

4.   Christmas committee to be set up

5.   November Poppies around the village

6.   Best Dressed Scare Santa (Scarecrows) 

7.   Social media drive needed

Further details & discussions needed.

k)   Parthian Avenue bus shelter – To discuss, the roof of the bus shelter needs maintenance work

l)   Sponsorship of The Community Centre – To discuss

m)   Village entry signage - To discuss – Installing village entry / exiting gates (White five bar) along the main road into, out of Wyberton. 

n)   Open meeting with residents – To discuss – Invite to Michelle Sacks on why you would want to join the parish council.

8.   Finance

a.   Approve Payments of Account

b.   Bank statements - 

c.   Bank Mandate: Update required from the chairman with regards to the mandate changes.

9.   Planning matters: Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - To consider and make observations on all planning applications received and to note planning approvals, refusals, enforcement complaints and appeal decisions advised by the Borough Council - To include those received between the day of posting this notice and the day of the meeting

10.   Correspondence received – All emails sent to the relevant councillors by email.

Next Meeting: 8th March 2022 at 6pm in Wyberton Parish Hall incorporating with The Community with the church.

Closed Session

To discuss personal matters.