July 2023
Minutes of the Monthly Parish Meeting of The Moulton’s Parish
Council held on Tuesday 4 th July 2023 at Moulton Community Centre.
Present: Parish Cllrs Cooper (Chair), Wakefield (Vice), Sanderson, Hahn, Henderson,
Woolf, Ingham, Sneath, Kirk, Tibbs and Wright along with Parish Clerk.
County Cllr Pepper and Gibson.
Dist. Cllr Casson
Two members of the public in attendance.
Chair read out the rights of public and press on recording of meetings.
1) Chairman’s welcome
The Chairman Cllr Cooper welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2) Public Forum
One member of the public asked if the planning inspector for the ‘Ski Slope’ had been yet or
not as they had seen somebody on site.
3) Apologies for Absence
4) Declarations of interest
Cllr Sneath and Cllr Woolf declared they are district councillors.
5) To consider the notes of the meeting held on 06/06/2023 and the extraordinary
minutes.
Proposed Cllr Hahn and Seconded Cllr Wright.
All agreed and signed by the Chair.
6) Matters Arising
7) Reports
Churchyard
Dead tree on the boundary was reported. Cllr Woolf suggested it was checked as there is a
TPO in place.
Numerous complaints about the state of the churchyard received to councillors and Clerk.
Chair had met one resident who showed him the grave they could not tend to as it was
inaccessible. Has been tended to by the probation service pre covid.
Contract with the Grass cutters to be sourced to check the terms. Two councillors will meet
the contractor.
Proposed Cllr Kirk
Seconded Cllr Henderson.
The Green Group would be contacted to inform them what was happening.
Chair allowed a late arrival from the UPP broadband company to speak as missed the public
forum. The new fibre broadband in Moulton explained. The lady stated that Moulton Chapel
is also due to have fibre connected too.
Cllr Sneath’s Mother would like to replace the broken memorial bench.
Proposed Cllr Woolf
Seconded Cllr Wright
Cemetery
Cllr Hahn noticed a bench on the gravel and asked if it has been moved as not on the hard
standing. Clerk will check how stable it is.
Cllr Sneath reminded people that the Council should be aware that there is approx. 40years
left at the current rate until the cemetery will be full.
Clerk stated the funding application has been submitted for the Cemetery roadway.
Cllr Woolf had found some Chafer grub traps online. £17.99 each. Agreed to purchase 8.
Proposed by Cllr Woolf
Seconded by Cllr Kirk.
Allotments
Cllr Wright stated they look maintained.
8) POLICE
Spalding East Rural NPT have asked what the Parish could like as a priority till September.
Currently it is the speeding in Fengate, Moulton Chapel. 18 tickets have been issued and 15
warnings. Speed checks have been ongoing in other areas.
Cllr Woolf suggested the PCSO is asked if she can help in regards to getting the SID data
forwarded and it used productively.
9) HIGHWAYS
TTRO/TTR004207- Daws Gate, Moulton – retread surfacing - 07/07/2023 - 30/09/2023 up to
5 days within this period
Cllr Wakefield asked Cllr Pepper on the progress on resurfacing a rural road. Cllr Pepper
explained there was a hope to get more funding soon.
Cllr Gibson explained the retread process.
10) FINANCIAL
Business Account £91,971.69
Treasurers Account £86,716.10
Petty cash £ 0.00
Total £178, 687.79
Total Income £810.00
Total Expenditure £4192.29
Payments to be made
Parade float (Andrew) £53.20
Marriott £1250.30
TN Sneath £1046.40
Fisher and Co accountant £95.00
Moulton Hall hire £57.75
All agreed
11) Planning Consultations
H13-0535-23 – 12 Westmoreland Road, Moulton -Full – Single storey extension to rear of
bungalow and part garage conversion - Re-submission of H13-0009-23
H13-0544-23 – Moulton Medical Centre – Full – Part two storey, rear, and side extension to
medical centre
H13-0551-23 – Section 73 Modification – 104 High Road, Acorn Landscapes - Proposed
joinery workshop with timber storage to replace existing - approved under H13-0182-23.
Modification of Condition 2 to allow amendments to previously approved plans.
Decided Applications
H13-0190-23 – Land at Moulton Bulb Co., Long Lane, Moulton -Erection of a ground
mounted solar array with associated infrastructure - approved
H13-0351-23 – Eaugate Road, Moulton Chapel - Demolition of agricultural building and
erection of detached dwelling - approved under H13-0526-22. Modification of Condition 2 to
allow amendments to previously approved plans – approved
H13-0435-23 – The Vicarage, 34 Church Lane, Moulton – Works to trees in Moulton
conservation area- approved
H13-0406-23 – Rear of 24 Broad Lane, Moulton – Erection of one dwelling – approved
H13-0443-23 – 56 Hatt Close, Moulton – Single storey rear extension and alterations to
dwelling - approved
Appeals
APP/A2525/C/23/3320786 – Land North of Roman Road, Moulton Chapel - (1)Importation of
soil and consequential land raising within the area outlined.
(2)Creation of a road base course within the area outlined in red on the attached plan;
(3)Construction of footings for houses within the area outlined in red on the attached plan.
Cllr Woolf suggested the councillors put thought into a potential section 106.
12) Moulton Ward
Chair explained a site meeting took place in the park the previous Sunday with district Cllr
Casson.
Chair allowed Cllr Casson to speak. The sizes of both areas were shown to councillors on
the GPS map app.
Cllr Kirk asked for clarification as to whether the footpath would be paid for by SHDC. The
email which included the answers was read out. District Cllr Casson stated it would not be
paid for by SHDC.
Cllr Tibbs estimated the average speed along the entrance would be 34-35mph.
Cllr Woolf asked for the councillors to see heads of terms before they go to the solicitor.
Dist. Cllr Casson explained that funding was the reason that SHDC could not pay for a
pavement.
Cllr Hahn raised concerns as to whether it would be a renewable lease.
Cllr Woolf proposed Cllr Casson finds out how long the heads of terms will take to draw up
and then if needs be, an extraordinary meeting can be arranged to discuss.
Cllr Kirk proposed that once the heads of terms were received, a fixed price quote from
solicitor was sought.
Seconded Cllr Woolf
Cllrs and Clerk have attended a refreshed LALC course.
Clerk is making a scarecrow for the event.
Get a revised quote for electric to the village green. Proposed Cllr Woolf, Seconded Cllr
Sneath.
13) M S E Ward
Playground inspection is in August. G and D engineering are repairing the roundabout by
August.
Cllr Wright stated he has not received any quotes as of yet for an electricity supply to the
playing field.
Clerk is attending an online course/application course for funding opportunities. (swing quote
may be used)
14) Moulton Chapel Ward
Two residents had contacted the Clerk in regards to the ‘Ski Slope’ appeal.
Cllr Sanderson explained about an overgrown bridleway on Randell Bank. Chair asked Cllr
Pepper who’s responsible, County Council are responsible if official public right of way. Clerk
would send an email to Cllr Pepper with the relevant information.
Cllr Woolf asked for village sign updates. Cllr Gibson said he would have a look into it and
respond to the Clerk.
15) SID Report
Cllr Tibbs -MSE Common Road average 38mph
16) Correspondence
Clerk has been asked to include meeting dates in the Village Voice regularly.
Email received by concerned MC resident about the demolished bus shelter Thorpe Avenue
that was not replaced. Quote had been sought for a new one. Cllr Woolf suggested it got
added onto a section 106 wish list.
Car scheme use figures have been sent to Clerk.
17) Matters for Discussion to become Agenda items at next meeting
18) Councillors’ Reports
Cllr Woolf stated the autumn litter pick would be 7 th October.
19) Date and time of next meeting
Tuesday September 5 th 2023 7pm at MSE Village Hall.
20) Proposed by Cllr Henderson and seconded by Cllr Kirk to go into closed
session to discuss finances and contractors for the play park.
Meeting closed 8.55pm