Draft Minutes 3.4.25
NOTES of a Brant Broughton & Stragglethorpe Parish Council meeting held at The Jubilee Hall, West Street, Brant Broughton on 3rd April 2025 at 6.45 pm.
Present: Cllr M. George (MG) (in the Chair), Cllrs J. Salmon (JS), K. Salmon (KS), and
R. Hollingworth (RH). There were 15 members of the public present.
A member of the public raised concerns about two Prior Approval planning applications relating to change of use of two barns to the west of Brant Lodge, Stragglethorpe. He mentioned parking for 8 cars, unsuitable access, inaccuracies in the application, flood risk, and contamination. The PC unanimously agreed to put in an objection to these applications with an insistence that they put the applications to Planning Committee.
Another member of the public spoke about the Leoda Solar Farm and said that there is a small action group in Brant Broughton. The Navenby Action Group is more concerned with the battery storage/sub-station. It was agreed that the PC will ask a representative of Leoda to come to the APM where this matter will be prevalent on the agenda. Clerk to also invite Cllr Overton – start time 6 pm on 15th May.
A third member of the public spoke about the amount of dog poo that is not being picked up or is being picked up but the bags left on footpaths rather than put in bins. This is happening on private land particularly. Clerk to see if she can get stickers or signage.
The meeting commenced at 7.25 pm
25/01: Apologies – Cllrs Swain and Early had given their apologies and it was resolved to accept their apologies. Cty Cllr Overton and Dist Cllr Hagues had offered their apologies. Peter Thornburn had recently offered his resignation and the appropriate procedures are being undertaken to fill the resultant vacancy on the Parish Council.
25/02: There were no Declarations of Interest.
25/03: Minutes of the meeting held on 20th February were read (a slight amendment made), approved and signed.
25/04: Information Boards – KS said he is giving the final draft to the Chair to proof read and then Allen Signs can be given the go ahead to formulate the Boards.
25/05: Highways and footpaths – There had been no accidents on the A17 in our area to note down.
Quotes for works to trees as set out in the report by NK had been distributed. After discussion it was resolved unanimously to go with P & P Trees and to have both essential and desirable works done at a cost of £1,213 + VAT.
25/06: VE Day – it was suggested that poppies be put on a tree in Rectory Field and a tree on the Village Green, and around the noticeboard in Stragglethorpe. The school and Brownies should be approached to see if they would like to put poppies on the trees. It was also agreed
that we would put a few larger poppies on lamp posts – Clerk to get costings for both sets of poppies. Bunting will be put up on Rectory Field and people will be invited to use the field for a picnic or a meeting for a coffee and chat. MG and JS will arrange posters. MG to contact the school and JS to contact the Brownies.
25/07: Village hall – it was finally agreed (after contacting LALC and the Internal Auditor) that the PC should cancel insurance of the village hall and the VHC should carry on insuring. As a Custodian Trustees it is not the responsibility of the PC.
25/08: Planning:
25/0018 – Change of use of land at Harts Close to equestrian + stables & menage – pending consideration.
25/0032 – tree works at 3 High Street – granted.
25/0049 – retrospective single storey outbuilding at 101 High Street – pending consideration.
25/0155 – retrospective erection of pergola at Generous Briton – pending consideration.
25/0208 – Tree works at 16 Maltkiln Lane – pending consideration.
25/09: Leoda Solar Farm – see public forum notes.
25/10: Change of use of barns in Stragglethorpe – see public forum notes.
25/11: Litter picks - Pre-school will be doing the spring Pick and the Playing Field the Autumn one.
25/12: Scheme of Delegation to Parish Clerk - it was agreed to add “or in the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair” at the appropriate points in the Policy. Resolved to adopt the draft once this change is made.
25/13: Financial
(a) It was resolved to accept the bank reconciliations as at 28.2.25 and 31.3.25. The bank balance at 28.2.25 was £10,675.03.
(b) It was resolved unanimously to pay NKDC £105.60 for survey of 32 trees.
(c) It was resolved to clarify that the cost of £70 (Minute 24/72b) was to be split between the tree and decorations as to £20 and £50 respectively.
(d) It was resolved to reaffirm agreement to the Chairman’s Allowance of £50 p.a. (Minute 24/83c).
(e) It was resolved to reaffirm agreement to the survey of trees by NK (Minute 24/83d).
A member of the public wanted to raise an issue which the Parish Council had already dealt with, following the advice of the Internal Auditor. The Chair explained this anad refused to allow any further discussion of this matter. The member of the public then left the meeting.
25/14: May meeting: See the public forum regarding the APM. The AMPC and regular meeting will follow the APM no later than 7.30 pm. No refreshments required.
25/15: Date of next meeting: 15th May 2025 at 6 pm.
Meeting closed at 7.45 pm
Agenda items for May’s regular meeting by 1st May please.