3 March 2025 Minutes
North Thoresby, Grainsby & Waithe Parish Council
North Thoresby Village Hall, The Square, North Thoresby, DN36 5QL
Minutes 3rd March 2025
Present
Chair Cllr.Goodwin
Councillors. Cllr Bakes Cllr Marfleet Cllr Aldridge
MOP 9
1. Chair’s Welcome: 26.25
The chair opened the meeting at 19.00hrs welcoming the public and informing them of the safety procedures and that the meeting may be recorded.
2. Apologies for Absence: 27.25 Apologies received from Cllr Butters.
The council accepted Cllrs reason for absence
3. Declarations of Interest: 28.25
a) To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items listed below. Members declaring interests should identify the agenda item and type of interest being declared.
b) To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the agenda items.
4. Approval of Previous Minutes: 29.25
a) For the council to consider approving the draft extraordinary minutes dated the 13th of February 2025 Resolved. Approved
5. Public Open Forum – 30 Minutes: 30.25
Concerns were raised over the wooden trail equipment at the play park
MOP asked if PC were organising anything to celebrate VE Day on 8th May MOP enquired about the live and local event.
MOP asked for an update on locations of the council defibrillators.
6. District Council Update: 31.25
Cllr. Aldridge updated the council on planning policy meeting he also confirmed the PCs grant application for a new digital piano was on the ELDC system.
7. County Council Update: 32.25
Cllr Marfleet updated the council on the following am
a) progress objecting to the siting of pylons in the area.
b) Developments with the proposed nuclear waste facility at Theddlethorpe
c) Government proposals for 2 Lincolnshire unitary authorities
8. Finance Matters: 33.25
a) To approve the 2025-2026 budget
b) For the council to ratify the invoice for servicing fire extinguishers from Rutland Fire Services £93.00 inc
VAT
c) For the council to consider approving £180.00 + VAT for 10 hours webmaster services supplied by LALC Resolved Approved
d) For the council consider purchasing a new printer
Deferred. Councillors to investigate renting a printer
9. Planning Matters: 34.25
a) No planning applications to consider. Noted
10. Administration Matters: 35.26
To update the council on the 2023/2024 AGAR.
Cllr. Goodwin informed the council there had been several objections to the 2023-24 AGAR from a resident, the majority had been dismissed however the external auditors were still investigating 6 objections.
11. Employment Matters:36.25
a) To update the council on the vacancy for a clerk RFO.
Several applications have now been received and the PC are looking to interview ASAP.
b) Co-option of councillors
There are no candidates for co-option, Cllr Goodwin asked the members of public present to carefully consider joining the council.
12. Banking:37.25
a) To review councillors' authority to input and authorise Noted
13. Village Hall Matters: 38.25
a) For the council to consider the purchase of fire alert devices. Deferred. Council to investigate audio and visual alarms
b) Grants. Update from Cllr Goodwin
Noted. One grant application has been submitted to ELDC for the supply of an electric piano. Other grant applications are being prepared.
c) For the council to consider an additional urinal in the Gents toilets. Resolved Cllr Goodwin to obtain quotes for the council to consider.
d) To consider renewing the green bin contract
Resolved Approved
14. Village Matters: 39.25
a) To consider the 2025 grass cutting contract
Resolved. Council have requested 3 quotes for the 2025 season
b) To consider possible donation towards play park equipment from Newman developments. Deferred for advice from ELDC planning department.
14.Payments – For the Council to consider approving the following Payments: 40.25 Resolved. Approved
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Vat: |
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Mr Wilson |
February 2024 Salary |
£734.76 |
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£734.76 |
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Live and local |
Performance fee for |
£464.38 |
£92.87 |
£557.25 |
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Kelly’s heroes |
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Emma Kay |
Kelly’s heroes raffle |
£28.85 |
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£28.85 |
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prizes |
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Emma Kay |
Kelly’s heroes food |
£24.70 |
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£24.70 |
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Rutland Fire Services |
Annual |
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£77.50 |
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£15.50 |
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£93.00 |
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extinguisher service |
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TOTAL: |
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£1330.19 |
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£108.37 |
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£1438.56 |
15. Next Ordinary Meeting Date: 41.25
a) For the council to note the Ordinary PC Meeting – Monday 7th April 2025
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