MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LEVERTON PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN LEVERTON CHURCH HALL ON MONDAY 16 JUNE 2025
Present: Cllr D Durrant – Chairman
Cllrs: Mrs J Self-Shutts , Mrs F Osborne, Mr N White, Mr D Horwat,
Also Present: Mrs C Anderton – Clerk of the Council
1 member of the public
Public Forum
One member of the public attended the public forum after submitting an application to be considered for co-option.
25/39 Apologies
Apologies were received from Cllr D Broughton and Cllr P Bedford.
25/40 To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011
There were no declarations of interest given.
25/41 To receive and approve the notes of the Council meetings held on Monday 17 March 2025
It was RESOLVED that the notes of the meeting held 19 May 2025 be approved as a record of the meeting and be signed by the Chairman.
25/42 Reports from Lincolnshire County Council/Boston Borough Council
There were no reports received.
25/43 Issues relating to the Playing Fields, Potholes and the Environment of the Parish
Playing Fields
Cllr Horwat stated that the rubbish bin had been kicked off its mounting however he believed he would be able to refit it although it would not have a lid. Cllr Horwat reported that he had spoken with a company who installed CCTV and suggested having a camera on the container. Cllr Osborne asked if the level of vandalism warranted the expense of CCTV, members of the council discussed this and opted to explore the cost of installing a camera and would make the decision once the quotes were obtained.
Potholes
The clerk confirmed that Highgate had been reported again and directed members to the Clerks report.
Environment
Cllr White asked if there had been any further developments regarding the request to move the marble stone at Leverton pumping station, the clerk confirmed there had not and she would chase this with Cllr P Bedford.
Cllr White reported that he had received a complaint regarding the newly erected security fence around Francis & Son transport yard possibly being in breach of planning regulation and confirmed that he had spoken with the owner.
25/44 Clerks Report
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Description
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Action Taken
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Complete
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Ongoing
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16/06/2025
16/06/2025
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Highways Update on 40mph speed limit
Poor state of Highgate road surface
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Contacted Leila Hardy who confirmed Paul Skinner had supported the request made in March for the 40mph speed limit and the Traffic team had accepted the request for assessment. She stated that the outcome will be sent to Cllr Arundell directly.
The adviser could not confirm if this had been reported, as Lincs County Councillors have direct contact with the Highways manager. However, the advisor submitted a new report stating that the surface was still extremely poor even after the recent jet patching.
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16/06/2025
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Planning Update
The Grange
VW Breakers
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Emails provided to Parish Councillors
Contacted planning at Lincs CC – awaiting update on livestock.
Email provided to Parish Councillors re: storage containers
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Members requested the clerk to investigate an application for average speed cameras through the village and to move the 30mph signage to the north side of the lay-by. Members also discussed various alternative fixed speed indicators and the clerk confirmed she would source brochures for members to look through.
25/45 Finance
It was proposed and RESOLVED to accept the payments as per the payment sheet 06/2025 details below:
17/06/2025 D Horwat 26.65 Mower Fuel/Bark chippings
17/06/2025 Malc Firth 162.73 Lay-by grass cutting
19/06/2025 Staff Costs 654.73 Staff costs
25/47 Co-option application
Members RESOLVED to accept the applicant for co-option.
25/46 Matters for discussion only or to be added to the next agenda.
There were no additional matters.
25/29 Date of the next Parish Council Meeting
Date of the next Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 21 July 2025. There being no further business to discuss, the Chairman thanked those in attendance and declared the meeting closed.
