Anderby Parish Council

Notice is given that the Parish Council meeting took place on:

Monday 20th January 2025

Village Hall, Anderby Village.

Prior to the meeting there was a Public Forum which commenced at 7.00 pm during this time Members of the public could ask questions or make short statements to the Council.

The council meeting commenced at 7.15pm.

Signed – Alan Vassar - Alan Vassar – Clerk to the Council - 07935150634

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

1. Apologies for absence

Cllr Dawson. Cllr Hayes

2. Councillors present at this meeting

Cllr Davie. Cllrs Fisher, Johnson, Wood and Fisher

3. Councillors absent and no apologies sent

None

4. To receive Declaration of Interests

None

5. To receive reports from outside bodies

Cllr Davie:

Devolution – There will be an election for the Mayor on May 1st – various parties are organised and hustings etc are to be arranged.

Announcement made just before Christmas that |LCC and District Councils will be scrapped and 2 new districts formed. There needs to be at least 0.5m people in each so boundaries not yet established as rural area.

More responsibility to be placed then onto Parish Councils and there may be additional funding for this. There remains a real challenge going forward.

High speed internet due in Anderby very soon.

Gov instruction is to raise Council Tax by 5% but LCC will only raise it by 3% as people are finding it hard to cover everyday expenses as it is.

The Coast Road – 31 passing places installed but really this is just a 2’ inset into the side of the road. This road needs to be a Clearway.

Car parking an issue but perhaps Marsh Yard could be used – LCC looking into all possibilities.

Main issue now are the lorries speeding through the village.

3rd cable route soon to be announced – through Anderby. Public consultation event due soon.

There are lots of solar farms and onshore wind farm applications coming in, but the mood in America may colour their view.

Special thanks to Hayley for her help with the local defibs. Advice is that there should be access to one every 500m and this is apparently the case in ANDERBY Creek.

Budget now in place to repair the verges damaged by the HGV transits through the area.

The person who put the road barrier illegally (Sandy Lane/Coastal path) has received an email saying that it has to be removed with immediate effect.

40 tonnes of planeings have been delivered near the car park on Sandy Lane for its repair.

6. Approval of the Minutes from November meeting of APC

So approved

7. Reports from Councillors re external meetings

Anderby Creek Island – costings supplied by a Resident for the Island’s redevelopment were incomplete and did not include the planting of it, nor the concrete etc.

The cost of insurance was discussed and the cost of the upkeep of the new proposed design. It was decided to plant the island as normal and look again at any changes in November.

8. Application for DC Grant?

It was agreed to apply for the District Councillor grant available of £550 to purchase 2 picnic benches.

A discussion was had about making a donation to landscape the cemetery a little, and to buy 30mph signs for lampposts. Cllr Hayes to give details of any changes to the church estate that would be beneficial, and the Clerk to shop around for prices of benches and speed signs.

9. Update on repair work on Bird Hide/Viewing Platform?

The structure is unsound and will be sealed pending further advice.

10. Any Planning applications

None pending

11. Bank account change proposal?

Decision made to stay with Lloyds as most banks are now charging or are planning to subject all such accounts to bank charges

12. New date required for April APC Meeting – designated date is Easter Monday. New date 28th April.

13. Finance:

To approve payment of accounts:

a. Any cheques required for immediate action

i. Christmas trees removal - £10

ii. Robert Aldridge – 2 x £146.85

iii. Clerk’s salary - £986.70 (3 months)

iv. LALC Subs -£158.88

v. Others? – Xmas trees £60

vi. Bulbs - £28.99

14. Date of next meeting Monday 17th February 2025