Co-option of new Councillor An application from Mr P Barnes had been received for the current Councillor vacancy and he said a few words by way of introduction. As Mr Barnes met the necessary criteria, members were pleased to agree to his co-option and he was welcomed to join the meeting. To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations in respects of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in agenda items – there were none. The of the last meeting of the Council held on Monday 16th July 2018 were approved as a true record and it was proposed and seconded that they should be signed as such by the Chairman. To receive reports - for information only - from: Clerk - an update was given on the items awaiting completion on the Actions List: ISSUE AGREED ACTION DATE ACTION TAKEN DATE ISSUE RECTIFIED 1 Lorries on Hocklesgate Request made for ‘Not suitable for HGV’s’ sign 09/07/2018 Ongoing 2 Playground equipment inspection Decision required whether to make repairs or purchase replacement items. Agenda – meeting 17/09/18 Agenda item 3 Quotes for dyke clearance on Playing Field Cllr Coupland to arrange. Ongoing Ongoing 4 Letters to occupiers of properties adjoining Playing Field Clerk & Cllr Coupland to research legal implications Ongoing – further information required. Ongoing 5 Rowan trees causing trip hazard on Old Main Road Clerk to notify Highways Dept 20/01/2018 Awaiting action by LCC 6 Overhanging branch, Bensgate Tree completely dead – will require road closure to remove. LCC advised. 12/07/2018 Awaiting action by LCC 7 New bench opposite Fleet Road garage Plinth constructed awaiting construction of Ongoing Ongoing 8 New 30 mph sign required on Old Main Road Clerk reported to Highways Dept Awaiting action by LCC 9 New information boards at St Mary Magdalene Church and vicinity of Holbeach House Funds received, decision required as to style and detail. Agenda meeting 17/09/18 Ongoing Agenda item
10 Reduction of speed limit on Hallgate/Lowgate Clerk to contact Minor works and traffic dept, LCC Awaiting action by LCC 11 Request for new dog bin on Fleet Road near new housing development (Old Boys Home) Clerk to contact SHDC Requested from SHDC 23/08/18 Ongoing 12 Campaign to establish Fleet is not Holbeach Work ongoing by Royal Mail Agenda meeting 17/09/2018 Agenda item 13 Request for village sign For discussion Agenda November meeting Ongoing 14 Fencing around picnic area Quotes received together with complaints by Parishioners. Decision required – Agenda Sept meeting Update - Insufficient funds currently available and idea not supported by residents. 15 Adopt or purchase Cherry Lane play area from SHDC Request made 2017. Further correspondence received from residents. Cllr Coupland to investigate Chased 3 times – outcome still unknown. Cllr Coupland to provide update at meeting 17/9/18. Update - Several similar areas being considered as potential housing plots by SHDC, including Cherry Lane, to eliminate cost of upkeep and provide revenue. Percentage of proceeds would go to improve play facilities on the playing field but will be fairly lengthy process. 16 Uneven block paving on pavement between Cherry Lane & Little Marsh Lane Cllr Coupland to inspect. Cllr Coupland to mention to SHDC and provide update at Sept’s meeting. Ongoing 17 Resurfacing of Greenfields Cllr Coupland to with LCC Agenda November meeting for update Ongoing Playing Field & Pavilion Working Group – Cllr Coupland reported that the playing field had been well maintained over the summer months for all to use and enjoy and was looking good as winter approached; dog fouling was at its lowest ever level as the dog bins were being well used and there had been no problematical incidents over the school holiday period. The pavilion will need replacement windows at some stage when funds allow.
Date Reference Type Development Location Decision 16/07/2018 H05-0773-17 Full Erection of 24 (in total) log cabins for holiday/leisure use including 6 No. additional log cabins; 6 No. cabins granted under planning permission reference and 12 No. cabins granted permission under Land At Lowgate Fleet Bank Fleet Spalding Approved 29/07/2018 H05-0506-18 Full Proposed extension to dwelling 8 Union Street Fleet Approved 29/07/2018 H05-0522-18 Full Replace two windows on rear elevation The Old Post Office Old Main Road Hargate Approved 12/08/2018 H05-0585-17 Outline Residential development - maximum 10 dwellings Fleet Road Fleet Hargate Spalding Approved 27/08/2018 H05-0291-18 Outline Residential development Adjacent: Caistor House 13 Fleet Road Fleet Approved 27/08/2018 H05-0622-18 S73A Modification of Conditions 2 and 5 of H05-0847-10 to allow amendments to previously approved and increase the number of caravans on site from 23 to 28. Heron Orchard Caravan Park Frostley Gate Approved 27/08/2018 H05-0688-18 Tree Works in CON Works to trees in Fleet Hargate Conservation Area Northern Border Adjacent Green Meadows Approved