HUTTOFT PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD IN HUTTOFT VILLAGE HALL ON THURSDAY, 28TH APRIL, 2016

PRESENT:Cllrs. N Sylvester(Chairman), C Meaker, D Robinson, D Stephenson,

A Broughton, P Lapczuk, R Briggs, S Palmer (LCC), G Marsh (ELDC)

& 9 members of public

1.APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from Cllr. S Devereux(ELDC) & accepted.

2.INTRODUCTION

Cllr. Sylvester welcomed Councillors & Parishioners to the meeting.

3.MINUTES

Minutes of meeting held on 9th April, 2015 were read out.

Proposed by Cllr. D. Robinson

Seconded by Cllr. A Broughton

that they be signed as a true record. All in favour.

4.CLERK’S REPORT

The bench had been place outside Village Hall near Village sign. Cllr. Broughton had

made 2 planters to stand either side of bench & local residents agreed to look after

plants.

5.BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION

Alford Cubs & Scouts had made and donated bird boxes as part of the village’s

conservation. These can be found in trees near Village Hall & Playing Field.

In 2015 Huttoft received 126/150 points but didn’t get through first round.

Residents also requested a village litter pick.

6.POLICE MATTERS

Clerk had asked Police if they could attend a Council meeting during the year but had

had no reply.

Residents reported large vehicles were using Alford Road – they were asked to record vehicle’s registration numbers, time they are passing & report to PCSO Prince. Also,7 ½ ton road sign is obscurred by tree branch.

7.PLAYING FIELD

The committee would like more members to join them.

Table top sales & annual Village Fete to be held again this year & monies raised

shared with Village Hall Committee. The playing field committee are grateful to the

Axe & Cleaver who have held several quiz nights to raise funds.

8.VILLAGE HALL

Cllr. Meaker informed everyone that Table top sales would be held on last Sunday in

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the month from May – October & £5 per table.

Village Fete to be held on 13th August

The popular Hog Roast would be held in the Autumn.

Harvest Supper 3rd October at 7p.m.

Village Hall, Playing Field and Axe & Cleaver to join together to celebrate Queen’s

Birthday in June. Next meeting 3rd May at 7 p.m.

Weekly Bingo sessions were held October – April and this was well attended.

9.TREE WARDEN

Cllr. Meaker reported that a resident had had a problem with a tree at their property

which had a Protection Order on it. After contacting ELDC the tree had been

successfully pollarded.

10.HUTTOFT CHARITIES

Mrs. Ambler gave a financial report & said that the charities were to help

Parishioners in need.

11.SHORT MAT BOWLS

Mrs Turner reported that this was an active group which met on Monday evenings

at 7 p.m - £2 per session. New members welcome.

12.BUS SHELTER

P.C. had received a grant from LCC to erect a bus shelter on Mumby Road. This had

been long overdue & the residents are pleased to keep dry before travelling. Also

grateful to the District Councillors for their contribution towards the shelter base.

13.ANY OTHER MATTERS

Cllr. Meaker reported that Flood Wardens had been replaced by Emergency

Wardens.

Cllr. Marsh wanted to know who had super broadband. Cllr. Lapczuk advised

parishioners to contact BT.

Mrs. Turner thanked Councillors for their help during the year.

Cllr. Sylvester thanked everyone for attending.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.55 p.m.