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WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL
Tel:            07856 203260
Email:        clerk@wollastonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Web:         wollastonparishcouncil.gov.uk

 

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WOLLASTON
PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT THE OASIS, HIGH STREET, WOLLASTON
ON THURSDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2024.

PRESENT: Boycott, Carter, Goldsmith, Jones, Milroy, Mitchell, Savage (Vice Chair) and Mrs S. Grant (Clerk & RFO).
Ward Councillors: Cllr Partridge-Underwood.

IN ATTENDANCE:  Two members of the public attended.

A one-minute silence was held to pay respects and remember Helen Alvis, wife of Cllr Alvis (Chair) and Susan Fowler (ex-Parish Councillor) who have sadly recently passed away.

24/079 – OPEN MEETING

None.

24/080 – TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllr Alms, Alvis (Chair), Hodson, Talbutt, Threadgold, Carr, Griffiths and PCSO Donna Fenner.

24/081 – NORTH NORTHANTS COUNCIL – Cllr Partridge-Underwood advised that MP Sarah Bool will be holding a surgery in Wollaston Library on 25th October 2024.  A majority of Highway matters have been resolved within Wollaston, including the road surface at Bell End, although WPC unanimously agreed the quality of work was poor. WPC to raise this concern with Kier.  Cllr Mitchell raised the issue with Cllr Partridge-Underwood of London Road resurfacing still outstanding after two years and the A509 roundels and repeaters signs not completed.  A request was made for a village site visit with Kier, Ward Councillors and Wollaston Parish Council.

24/082 – DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

None relating to business on the agenda.

24/083 – MINUTES

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting from 18th July 2024 were agreed and signed as a true account.   Unanimously agreed, motion carried.

24/084 – RESIGNATION OF CLLR CALLUM BODDINGTON

The deadline for the new vacancy of Parish Councillor is October 3rd.  To be discussed at October meeting.

24/085 – TO RESOLVE TO PURCHASE NEW DOG WASTE BINS & AGREE LOCATIONS

Unanimously agreed that the purchase of new dog waste bins should be delayed and monitored for review next Spring/Summer.

24/086 – SKATE PARK PROJECT UPDATE

Wollaston Parish Council has gone through the procedure of presenting NNC Planning with a Pre App for a Skate Park with negative results. Due to the latest HSE zones, the land is deemed unsuitable for development. This project is obviously shelved but we will be discussing the situation with The Duchy for potential compensation.

24/087 – SCOTT BADER / HILL SOCIAL CLUB UPDATE

Letter circulated from the Parish Council to Scott Bader regarding the closure of the Hill Social Club.  The Hill Social Club is an Asset of Community Value and therefore North Northants Council will need inform the nominee (Parish Council) that the building is being marketed for sale.  The Parish Council will be informed of any developments so that action can be taken as appropriate.

Clerk advised that the new emergency alarm system for the village residents will be ready in 6/8 weeks.

24/088 – FAMILY REQUEST FOR MEMORIAL BENCH FOR SUSAN FOWLER

The family of the late Susan Fowler have requested permission for a bench with a plaque to be situated on the grass corner of Hookhams Path and Park Street.  Unanimously agreed, but the bench must be in keeping with the other village benches and will need to be on a concrete base.  Concern raised over the services underneath that particular area.  Clerk to speak to Highways and report back to the family.

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Clerk
24/089 – CLERK’S REPORT

Report circulated with Agenda, appendix 1.

Heritage Plaque request from The Gables (High Street/London Road corner) formally Lucy’s Laundry/Old Laundry”. Clerk has spoken to Kerry Woodrow and obtained a quotation for a plaque for £550.20 inc VAT from Leander Architectural in Derbyshire. This plaque was offered but declined by the original resident 20 years ago and an alternative property found. Resident has offered to pay 50% and arrange fitting. Unanimously agreed, Clerk to arrange and obtain wording with help of the Heritage Society.

 Clerk
Cobbs Lane Cemetery – letters sent by NNC to all owners of the cremation plaques to remove all extra mementos from the cemetery, leaving only the approved plaque and vase on the plot by September 29th.
New MP (Sarah Bool) meeting was held 18th September 2024 with representatives

from Wollaston, Bozeat and Easton Maudit. Notes to be circulated by the Clerk.

 Clerk
Wollaston Youth Club – the Youth Club has now unfortunately folded due to dwindling numbers and lack of adult volunteers. Asset list and finances received.

It was agreed to hold the equipment and monies for one year in the hope that potential new leaders and children will come forward.

 

Thank you to Cllr Savage and the Environmental Team for their continued efforts in the Village painting the Cemetery gates, litter picking and trimming the Hinwick Road Lime Trees.

Complaint received from Summers Grange residents regarding parking on Hookhams Path. PCSO Fenner has visited the residents, no action can be taken.

Request from a resident in Neale Close for two trees to be reduced due to blocking sunlight. Cllr Savage to visit. Clerk to obtain quote which will be paid from S106 monies.
24/090 – POLICIES

It was RESOLVED to approve the Record Retention Policy. No change from previous. Clerk to publish on website. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.

 Clerk
24/091 – FINANCES

The report from the external auditor was duly noted and councillors thanked the clerk for her hard work completing the annual audit. Report was published on website and notice board.

Receipts circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve receipts for July and August 2024.

Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
 

July 2024 Receipts
DATE RECEIVED FROM DESCRIPTION NET AMOUNT VAT ELEMENT TOTAL AMOUNT
09/07/24 Lloyds Bank *823 Interest £78.01 £0.00 £78.01
31/07/24 Nationwide Interest *607 Interest £149.24 £0.00 £149.24
31/07/24 Nationwide Interest *581 Interest £254.05 £0.00 £254.05
TOTAL: £481.30 0.00 £481.30
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2024 Receipts
DATE RECEIVED FROM DESCRIPTION NET AMOUNT VAT ELEMENT TOTAL AMOUNT
09/08/24 Lloyds Bank *823 Interest £66.70 £0.00 £66.70
31/08/24 Nationwide Interest *607 Interest £149.78 £0.00 £149.78
31/08/24 Nationwide Interest *581 Interest £254.97 £0.00 £254.97
12/08/24 Wollaston Cricket Club Insurance% contribution £500.00 £0.00 £500.00
21/08/24 HMRC VAT return £0.00 £4,285.77 £4,285.77
27/08/24 Npower Account Refund £116.37 £0.00 £116.37
TOTAL: £1,087.82 £4,285.77 £5,373.59

 

 

Payments Circulated.  It was RESOLVED to approve payments for July and August 2024.    Unanimously agreed, motion carried.

 

JULY 2024 PAYMENTS

PAYMENT PAYEE DESCRIPTION NETT OF VAT VAT ELEMENT TOTAL
DD56 NPS Shoes Office Hire & Internet  July 2024 £304.17 £60.83 £365.00
DD57 Tesco Mobile Monthly mobile Phone Contract £15.99 £0.00 £15.99
DD58 LV Pension LV Pension S Grant WPC Contribution £66.16 £0.00 £66.16
DD59 Yu Energy Street Lighting 01 June – 30 June 2024 £51.90 £2.60 £54.50
DD60 Yu Energy Street Lighting 01 June – 30 June 2024 £7.31 £0.37 £7.68
DD61 Yu Energy Street Lighting 01 June – 30 June 2024 £6.84 £0.34 £7.18
DD62 WhiteStar Ltd Monthly Website hosting fee £35.00 £0.00 £35.00
BACS915 EDF Energy Tennis Courts Energy Usage 10/05 – 09/06 £13.98 £0.70 £14.68
BACS916 Callum Boddington Amazon various for Summer Festival 2024 £184.62 £0.00 £184.62
BACS917 Mrs Louisa Nixon Music for Summer Festival 2024 £300.00 £0.00 £300.00
BACS918 David Pibworth Stage Hire Ltd Stage Hire & Public Liability for Summer Festival £1,200.00 £240.00 £1,440.00
BACS919 NCALC S Grant Training (Co-option) £10.00 £2.00 £12.00
BACS920 Hayeswood Landscapes Village Grass Cut June 2024 £1,839.44 £367.88 £2,207.32
BACS921 Mrs Suzanne Grant July 2024  salary £1,246.25 £0.00 £1,246.25
BACS922 HMRC Employer NI employee NI Tax payment £155.03 £0.00 £155.03
BACS923 Premiership Lawncare PF Weed & Seed £900.00 £180.00 £1,080.00
BACS924 Steven J Hillier 2 x Bands for Wollaston Summer Festival £480.00 £0.00 £480.00
BACS925 Callum Boddington Misc for Summer Festival (Water/T rolls) £18.93 £0.00 £18.93
BACS926 Lightening Lloyd Sound System for Wollaston Festival 2024 £750.00 £150.00 £900.00
BACS927 PPL PRS Music Licence for Summer Festival 2024 £163.33 £32.66 £195.99
BACS928 Amazon Cable Ties £5.82 £1.17 £6.99
BACS929 E-On Street Lighting Maintenance 1/4 ending June 2024 £77.50 £15.50 £93.00
BACS930 Barton Petroluem Tractor Fuel (PF) 145.00 29.00 174.00

 

Grand Total                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       £7,977.25                 £1,083.05                  £9050.32                                                                             

AUGUST 2024 PAYMENTS

PAYMENT PAYEE DESCRIPTION NETT OF VAT VAT ELEMENT TOTAL
DD63 NPS Shoes Office Hire & Internet  August 2024 £304.17 £60.83 £365.00
DD64 Tesco Mobile Monthly mobile Phone Contract £18.35 £0.00 £18.35
DD65 LV Pension LV Pension S Grant WPC Contribution £66.16 £0.00 £66.16
DD66 Yu Energy Street Lighting 01 July – 31 July 2024 £53.29 £2.66 £55.95
DD67 Yu Energy Street Lighting 01 July – 31 July 2024 £7.53 £0.38 £7.91
DD68 Yu Energy Street Lighting 01 July – 31 July 2024 £7.08 £0.35 £7.43
DD69 WhiteStar Ltd Monthly Website hosting fee £35.00 £0.00 £35.00
DD70 Microsoft 365 Personal Annual Subscription for Microsoft 365 £49.99 £10.00 £59.99
BACS931 Hayeswood Landscapes Village Grass Cut July 2024 £1,839.44 £367.88 £2,207.32
BACS932 Mrs Suzanne Grant August 2024  salary £1,246.25 £0.00 £1,246.25
BACS933 HMRC Employer NI employee NI Tax payment £155.03 £0.00 £155.03
BACS934 Wickes, Rushden Paint & Brushes £80.00 £16.00 £96.00
BACS935 Seagrave Inspection Services Ltd Annual Play Equipment Audit (The Pyghtles) £187.50 £37.50 £225.00
DD71 HP Instant Ink Monthly subscription for printer ink £17.49 £3.50 £20.99
GRAND TOTAL: £4,067.28 £499.10 £4,566.38

 

It was RESOLVED to approve the S137 Grant payments

Unanimously agreed, motion carried forward.

 
24/092 – REPORTS

(a)      New Community Centre/preschool Update – Structural work carried out over the summer confirmed that underpinning will be required.  Cllr Carter has engaged with both preschool settings and an Early Learning needs survey will be issued to Wollaston and surrounding villages, once this has been completed, the information can be shared with the NNC S106 team.  Cllr Goldsmith and Mitchell to write to the Duchy for compensation for the unusable gifted land which was payment for the additional houses on Summers Grange.

(b)     Playing fields & Parks Management Committee (Draft Minutes appendix 6) no issues, although the sad news of Wollaston Vics Football Team folding after 125 years was noted.  Environmental, Highways, Cemetery & Street Lights Update – no major issues, missing High Street light chased.  Issue raised from a resident on the Pyghtles regarding a Sycamore tree requiring felling between Dando Close and Pyghtles, this is not a Parish Council Tree.  Cllr Savage/Clerk to write to resident, a quote has been obtained for this work via Cllr. Boycott. Hookhams Path hedge (Summers Grange) has been flailed resulting in the need for a litter pick.  Cllr Savage to arrange.

St Doctor (appendix 7) many issues resolved resulting in a short report.

(c)      Footpaths Update – Shepherds Hill footpath – collation of application form D is ongoing to apply for public footpath access.

(d)     Village Hall management Committee Update – (Draft minutes appendix 8). No major issues, Lime trees outside the Oasis required Pollarding, work carried out and invoice sent to WVHMC.  Treasurer is retiring end of this month, Clerk to purchase a £50 gift and invoice the WVHMC.

(e)     Crime and Community Safety Update – 24 crimes in July and 13 in August were reported.

(f)        Community Events Update – Due to the resignation of Cllr Boddington, there are currently no future events arranged going forward.  The September edition of the Wollaston Together Magazine will be published and the future of the Magazine to be discussed.  The Events Committee Bank Account (currently C £4,000) access needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.

 

24/093 – PLANNING

(g)      Applications

Schedule was circulated with Agenda (Appendix 9).

NW/21/01080/HSC Scott Bader – Re-classification of chemicals by H&S – awaiting decision.

NW/24/00147/FUL – 92 London Road – Demolition of existing dwelling & erection of two storey, 4 bed detached dwelling with double garage – WPC no objection.

NW/24/00319/PAMB – Agricultural Barn in field to the east of A509. – WPC support concerns of the LHA and have a desire to see plans for the means of access/egress onto A509.  Prior approval/notification Reqd granted.

NW/24/00373/LBC – 28 London Road listed building consent for piled ground bean and two 125 mm hollow block retaining wall to the RH elevation in the rear garden alongside a traditional mass concrete to the RHS gable wall at the two-storey outbuilding.  WPC – no objection.  Awaiting decision.

NW/24/00422/FUL – Church of St Mary Church Lane Two storey extension to church and new resin bound gravel path and associated works.  WPC – no objection.  Awaiting decision.

NW/24/00412/CND 70 York Road Approval of a soft landscape scheme for front garden and extended driveway.  WPC – no objection.  Awaiting decision.

NW/24/00448/EXT – Green Hill Solar Farm Consultation on draft statement of Community Consultation (SoCC).  Awaiting decision.

NW/24/00452/LDLB 50 High Street Certificate of lawfulness for a listed building to make good and repair the external walls and replacement of tin roof.  WPC – no objection.  Awaiting decision.

NW/24/00436/LDP 30 Hollowell Street Lawful development certificate proposed for glass room and covered veranda to the rear of the property.  WPC – no objection.  Awaiting decision.

NW/24/00510/LDP 14-16 High Street Lawful development proposed for the change of use to a class E (a) for the sale of baked goods and seating for customers on the ground floor and a commercial size kitchen with commercial oven and fridges on the upper floor.  WPC – no objection.  Awaiting decision.

 

24/094 – NEXT MEETING

 

Meeting of Wollaston Parish Council meeting to take place on Thursday October 17th, 2024, 7pm, Oasis Building, High Street, Wollaston.

The Vice Chair thanked Councillors for their attendance. The meeting was closed at 8.45pm.

 

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