Alvingham Parish Council
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting
Held on 21st January 2025
Present: Councillor N Ashley
Councillor A Graves
Councillor S Shucksmith
Councillor G Cummings
Councillor V Stratford
In Attendance: Councillor A Hall
Clerk: Mrs S McFarland
Apologies
Apologies were received from Councillor Mossop prior to the meeting
Minutes of meeting held on 10th September 2024 and 12th November 2024
The minutes from the meeting held on 10th September which could not be approved at the last meeting were considered and approved , they were proposed as a true copy of the meeting by Councillor Stratford and seconded by Councillor Ashley.
The minutes of the meeting held on 12th November were read and approved, proposed as a true copy by Councillor Shucksmith and seconded by Councillor Graves.
Matters Arising
The Alvingham Cup, Councillor Ashley has someone in mind to judge the gardens. A silver band is needed for the bottom of the plaque to engrave the winner’s names on.
Precept
It was proposed by Councillor Cummings that the precept should be kept the same, this was unanimously agreed. Councillor Ashley signed the form. The Clerk will submit.
Treasurers Report
The current bank balance is £4560.26. The rent for the Village Hall hire is due. We hold 6 meetings per year lasting 1 ½ hours, historically we have paid £120 per year which is more than the hourly rate. It was proposed by Councillor Shucksmith that we continue to pay £120 per year. All Councillors were in agreement.
Correspondence
Councillor Shucksmith has the speed sign in hand.
Nothing else requiring attention.
Any Other Business
The recent downpour of rain caused flooding on Highbridge Road on the corner in front of Kingshill again. Councillor Shucksmith noted that in general the flooding was significantly improved compared to previous years. Of greater concern is the suggestion that sewerage is bubbling up through the manhole on the verge outside Kingshill. Councillor Stratford reported a similar problem at the rear of Lingfield on Church Lane. Following discussion it was agreed The Clerk would write to Anglian Water and ask them to look into the problem.
Councillor Hall has been walking around the village and has noted the condition of Church Lane. He will push for the road to be repaired properly.
Councillor Cummings provided an update on the new heating system due to be installed in the Village Hall.
Councillor Shucksmith was thanked for sourcing and planting the Christmas Tree. Councillor Cummings asked the Parish Council to contribute to the cost next year.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 11th March 2025 7.30pm – Annual Parish Meeting