District Councillor Cooke reported that SKDC would be voting on the Lincolnshire devolution proposal and would probably vote against because members didn’t feel there were sufficient benefits. He offered support in investigating matters regarding dogs using public areas in the village. 71/16-17 Finance Internal audit: The clerk reported that she was making arrangements for the internal audit for the half year ending 30 September 2016 to be conducted. External audit: The updated external audit document had been circulated and members were satisfied the information was now correct. Resolved: The audit documents of the 2015/16 accounts, including the annual governance statement and accounting statements be approved and the document be submitted to the external auditor. The financial statement showing the latest transactions had been circulated. 72/16-17 Clerk’s report The Clerk’s report included the following matters: Pocket Park footpath: The had been copied into e-mail correspondence between Lincolnshire County Council’s representatives and Hanson’s. There appeared to be disagreement over the standard of footpath and fencing to be provided between the village and Pocket Park Shaw. There was also a reference to the parish council would accept maintenance liability for the path but there had not a direct request. Action: The Clerk prepare a full report on the current situation for the next meeting. East End fence replacement: A further quote has been received. There had now been three quotes and the possibility of a fourth. Action: The Clerk bring details of all the quotes to the next meeting. Offer of tree saplings: A local resident had offered the parish council some oak and walnut tree saplings. Action: The Clerk accept this kind offer with the parish council’s grateful thanks. Emptying of black bin at the cemetery: This still is not being emptied. Action: The Clerk to continue to pursue this matter. Meetings with SKDC regarding the special expense area meeting, also the Fenland Trust. There was a discussion on how to proceed with meeting SKDC regarding the SEA. It was felt that a site meeting would be appropriate to be followed by inviting the appropriate SKDC officers to a meeting of the parish council in the New Year. Action: The to follow up the initial inquiries made. 73/16-17 Planning applications A decision notice had been received in respect of: S16/1800: Two storey extension, 8 Wheatfield. Approved. Applications received:
District Councillor Cooke reported that SKDC would be voting on the Lincolnshire devolution proposal and would probably vote against because members didn’t feel there were sufficient benefits. He offered support in investigating matters regarding dogs using public areas in the village. 71/16-17 Finance Internal audit: The clerk reported that she was making arrangements for the internal audit for the half year ending 30 September 2016 to be conducted. External audit: The updated external audit document had been circulated and members were satisfied the information was now correct. Resolved: The audit documents of the 2015/16 accounts, including the annual governance statement and accounting statements be approved and the document be submitted to the external auditor. The financial statement showing the latest transactions had been circulated. 72/16-17 Clerk’s report The Clerk’s report included the following matters: Pocket Park footpath: The had been copied into e-mail correspondence between Lincolnshire County Council’s representatives and Hanson’s. There appeared to be disagreement over the standard of footpath and fencing to be provided between the village and Pocket Park Shaw. There was also a reference to the parish council would accept maintenance liability for the path but there had not a direct request. Action: The Clerk prepare a full report on the current situation for the next meeting. East End fence replacement: A further quote has been received. There had now been three quotes and the possibility of a fourth. Action: The Clerk bring details of all the quotes to the next meeting. Offer of tree saplings: A local resident had offered the parish council some oak and walnut tree saplings. Action: The Clerk accept this kind offer with the parish council’s grateful thanks. Emptying of black bin at the cemetery: This still is not being emptied. Action: The Clerk to continue to pursue this matter. Meetings with SKDC regarding the special expense area meeting, also the Fenland Trust. There was a discussion on how to proceed with meeting SKDC regarding the SEA. It was felt that a site meeting would be appropriate to be followed by inviting the appropriate SKDC officers to a meeting of the parish council in the New Year. Action: The to follow up the initial inquiries made. 73/16-17 Planning applications A decision notice had been received in respect of: S16/1800: Two storey extension, 8 Wheatfield. Approved. Applications received: