2025 Parish Council Minutes

DRAFT: Minutes of an Extra Ordinary Langtoft Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 6.30 pm at St Michael’s Church.

Present: Cllrs. Bev Farrington (Chair) Brian Branch (Vice Chair), Yvonne McCulloch & Liz Jarman.

In Attendance:  John Gillett, Richard Carter and Sarah Gresty-Parish Clerk

Public Forum.   No one in attendance.

Agenda

25/26-01 Apologies for absence:  were received from Cllrs. Tatam, Valentine and Payne.  These apologies were accepted unanimously.

25/26-02 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests: There were none.

25/26-03 Co option of Councillor Vacant Seat

Richard Carter has submitted a co option application prior to the meeting.   He introduced himself and explained his background work in the social housing sector.  He is very knowledgeable about communities and feels he can make a difference.  He has a good grasp of governance and government funding.  He is looking to make an impact for residents and to help improve Parish Council  communication with residents. He realises problems in the village and the need to manage expectations.

Proposal:  Cllr. Branch proposed Richard be accepted to the vacant seat of the Parish Council, Seconded, Cllr. Jarman and unanimous vote in favour. 

Richard signed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office and was welcomed to the team and joined the meeting.

25/26-04 Section 106 fund proposals.

2 Equipment Repair invoices for existing equipment at Black Bull Green (BBG) were presented to the meeting.  Action: c/f for resolution at the next meeting.  It was agreed that these repairs will be met by the Parish Council and not be part of the S.106 funding.

• 7 companies for play equipment have been approach for ideas for older age children equipment at BBG
• The same brief specification went to all 7 companies, the brief included the requirement of disability access and sensory equipment.   3 of the Companies looked promising.
• 2 briefs to run in parallel:  One based on using S.106 money only and the other to apply for a Lottery Application of approximately £20k in addition.
• BBG is quite a small park and the fenced area is safe for toddlers.  Introducing older age equipment into this space was felt not safe or wanted.
• John is looking at options where equipment might go outside the fenced area.

Alternative Options Discussed:

Equipment installation at East End Park

Equipment installation at SKDC's pavilion park.  (SKDC would have to be agreeable to it and also be willing to maintain it after installation).

The conclusion of the meeting was to put something in the next Grapevine asking people where they would like equipment installing? 

Also, what they would like to see?   

Actions:

To Contact Fields in Trust for agreement to additional equipment in BBG

To Contact SKDC regarding Pavilion Park

To consider ¼ safety inspections

To consider a maintenance and audit programme

To gauge residents views in the next edition of Grapevine

Closed meeting at 19:36