Minutes
WESTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Monday 3rd March 2025 at Weston Hills Village Hall
Commenced at 7.30pm
The chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting, and informed those present that the meeting was being recorded and asked that everyone refrain from using their mobile phones.
Present:- Cllrs, Dicks, Brotherton, Casson, Halgarth, Mews, Pennington, Redman, Clerk/RFO.
In Attendance:- Dist Cllr Woolf and thirty-seven members of the public.
25.033 Apologies:- Cllrs Bellamy
Absent:- None
The Clerk informed those present that Cllr Ellis had resigned from the Parish Council.
25.034 Declaration of interest in accordance with Localism Act 2011
Cllr Casson on all planning matters as he is on SHDC planning committee.
Cllrs Halgarth and Pennington re. planning application H22-0077-25.
25.035 Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 3rd February 2025
Minutes of the meeting having been circulated were taken as read by the Chair and signed as a true record. Proposed AB, seconded BH, unanimous vote in favour by those who were present at that meeting.
25.036 Co-option of new Parish Councillor
Following the passing of Cllr Pratt the Parish Council looked to co-opt its next councillor for the Weston Hills ward. A resident of the parish Anthony Mather asked to be considered for the position. After being interviewed a vote was taken and he was invited to join the council. He duly signed his declaration of acceptance and then took his place on the Parish Council. Proposed AC, seconded BH, unanimous vote in favour.
25.037 Public Forum
Residents voiced their concerns on a planning application for twenty-four homes on land off Broadgate Weston Hills.
Residents voiced their concerns with regards to flooding with one commenting that plans show water “flowing in the wrong direction”. Residents also had concerns about sewerage and roof water. Another resident voiced concerns about the height of the proposed properties over-shadowing existing properties while another said that while ribbon developments on Broadgate was within planning regulations planning developments behind existing properties she believed were not allowed. A number of residents voiced their concern about problems they could see with infrastructure, anti-social behaviour, parking, access for emergency vehicles and access on to Broadgate close to the school and a dangerous bend.
A resident updated those present on the renewable energy projects in the district. A consultation event is scheduled to take place on 27th March at Weston village hall.
25.038 Planning Application H22-0077-25.
Having listened to the comments of residents the chairman announced that he was moving planning application H22-0077-25 to take place after the public forum. Cllr Halgarth left the room. Following her investigations into the planning application Cllr Brotherton briefed those present on her findings. After some discussion on the matter it was agreed that Cllr Brotherton and the Clerk would work together to formulate the Parish Councils objections to the proposed planning application to be submitted to SHDC. Proposed by HR, seconded PM, unanimous vote in favour. Cllrs Casson and Pennington having declared an interest did not vote. Cllr Halgarth then came back into the room.
25.039 Matters Arising
At the last meeting councillors were asked to consider joining the C.E.R.T. local emergency plan proposed by LCC. After discussing the matter it was resolved that Weston Parish Council would not wish to be involved in the scheme at the present time. Proposed by AC, seconded AB, seven in favour, one abstention AM.
25.040 Correspondence
None
25.041 Highways/SID/CSW
The chair reported that he had contacted Cty Cllr Gibson on the street lighting on the Austendyke Road and was waiting on his reply. Cllr Brotherton commented that new lights recently installed were not as strong as the old ones.
25.042 Litter Picking
Those present were informed that the litter-picking equipment had been collected from the resident who in the past had organised the litter picking. As no one volunteered to take over the organisation of litter-picks it was suggested that the Parish Council might consider contacting Spalding Wombles to see if they might be prepared to organise these events. Cllr Redman said that she would attempt to contact the Wombles to see if they might be interested.
25.043 Annual Parish Meeting (AOPM).
Preparations are under way for the APM on 28th April. The Clerk informed those present that he would shortly be writing to the local MP, County and District Councillors and other organisations to invite them to participate in the meeting. Cllr Casson agreed to speak on behalf of Weston Hills Village hall, and Cllr Pennington will speak on behalf of Weston Consolidated Charity.
25.044 Weston Playing Field
Cllrs Dicks, Bellamy and Mews together with the Clerk/RFO are now able to view footage of the playing field from the CCTV cameras. Cllr Brotherton asked about changing the gate opening times for the summer months and it was agreed to open them from 7am to 7pm during the summer months.
25.045 Weston Hills Playing Field
A second seat together with a new waste bin have been delivered and are awaiting installation at the playing field by Hollyoaks.
25.046 VE Day Beacon Lighting
There will be a national beacon trail across the country on Thursday 8th May to commemorate VE Day. It was agreed that this item would be put on the agenda at the next meeting to decide if the Parish Council wished to participate.
25.047 Planning Matters
Notification of application for consideration available via SHDC website:-
H22-0827-24 Application withdrawn
H22-1085-24 No Objection
25.048 Finance Report
The financial report to 28th February 2025 (Please see accompanying report) having been circulated was taken as read and its contents noted. It was resolved to accept the financial report. Proposed AC, seconded PM, unanimous vote in favour.
25.049 Items for Discussions
Cllr Brotherton commented on road signage at the junction of Old Fendike Road and Fulney Drove/Mill Drove North. The chairman said he would speak to Cty Cllr Gibson on the matter.
Cllr Redman asked who was responsible for grass cutting in Wimberley Close. Cllr Casson said that it normally takes contact from the enforcement officer at SHDC to get this grass cut by Ashwood homes. It was agreed that Cllr Redman could contact Ashwood and remind them of their obligations.
Cllr Casson commented on a recent spate of breakings in Weston Hills.
Cllr Halgarth commented on problem parking on Broadgate Weston Hills near the care home. The Chairman advised that he report this directly to the police as it is a police matter.
25.050 Date of Next Meeting
Monday 7th April 7:30pm at Weston Village Hall.
There being no other business the chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and closed the meeting at 9:22pm.
Chairman …………………………………………………