DRAFT Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting and AGM of The Moulton’s Parish Council held on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at Moulton Community Centre
Present: Parish Cllrs Cooper, Tibbs, Woolf, Wright, Ingham, Henderson, Sneath, Sanderson, Kirk, Wakefield, Parish Clerk and three members of the public.
1) Chairman’s welcome
The Chairman read out a short summary of the past year and thanked everyone for their hard work.
2) Public Forum
A member of The Green Group read a short update report to councillors on how the areas in the churchyard were progressing and future events.
A member of the Moulton Park committee gave an update.
AGM
1) Apologies for Absence
Cllr Hahn, Cllr Woolf (late), CCllr Gibson, Dist. Cllr Casson
2) Declarations of interest
Cllr Sneath (County Councillor)
Cllr Sneath and Woolf District Councillors/committee members (Moulton Park).
Cllr Cooper and Wright (MSE Village Hall)
Cllr Tibbs (MCA)
Clerk (planning application H13-0248-25)
3) Election of Chairman
Cllr Cooper proposed that Cllr Wakefield stayed on as Chair, seconded by Cllr Ingham. Agreed.
4) Election of Vice Chairman
Cllr Sanderson proposed Cllr Sneath and this was seconded by Cllr Kirk. Agreed.
5) Appointment of Burial Board
All agreed for all councillors to be on the board.
6) Appointment of Allotment Group
All agreed for all councillors to be on the board.
7) Appointment of Management Group
All agreed for the Chair, Vice Chair, past Chairman Cllr Wright, Cllr Kirk and Cllr Henderson to be appointed.
8) Appointment of representatives from groups and outside bodies
All agreed for Cllrs to continue as of the previous year.
Cllr Cooper (MSE Village Hall)
Cllr Henderson (shvcs)
Cllr Wright (playing field)
Cllr Tibbs (MCA)
Cllr Sneath and Cllr Woolf (Moulton Park)
9) To consider the notes of the meeting held on 01/04/25
Cllr Sneath proposed and seconded by Cllr Wright, all agreed to be signed off.
10) To consider any matters arising from the minutes that are not covered by the agenda.
11) Reports
Cemetery
Cllr Woolf arrived.
Refunds of exclusive rights discussed. Agreed the council would buy back the plot for the same cost as a one-off goodwill gesture. Proposed by Cllr Kirk and seconded Cllr Ingham.
Condition of the roadway discussed and agreed to visit the site after the meeting and to add to the agenda for next month.
Interments
Fleming-ashes
Thompson-ashes
Churchyard
Broken tomb discussed and agreed to instruct contractor to make safe by laying flat if the Clerk still has not had any feedback from the DAC in 14 days. Proposed by Cllr Wright, seconded Cllr Kirk.
Potential dead Monkey Puzzle tree discussed and agreed for Clerk to ask the tree officer to attend a site visit for conformation.
Allotments
All ok and rent received.
12) Police
13) Highways
TTRO/TTR0011425 – Road Closure Middle Marsh Road, Moulton Marsh – 07/04/25 – emergency cable renewal – Sunbelt Rentals UK
TTRO/TTR010733 – Road Closure Woodgate Road and Roman Road – parade – 04/05/25
TTRO/TTR010924 – Road Closure Broad Lane – kerbing – 27/05/25-30/05/25 – LCC
Cllr Woolf stated his concerns over the dyke on Broad Lane that has not been repaired and will contact CCllr Gibson directly.
14) Financial
Business Account £93,892.56
Treasurer’s Account £82,015.65
Petty Cash £0.00
Total £175,908.21
Income £58,213.85
Expenditure £22,837.70
Agreed the 2024/25 accounts and signed off the AGAR including agreeing dates for the notice of public rights. Proposed by Cllr Wright, seconded Cllr Tibbs.
Agreed to adopt the risk management policy. Proposed Cllr Sneath, seconded Cllr Tibbs.
Payments to be made
Marriott £1030.31
R Harding £40 (grass cutting cemetery corner)
Clerk stationary £14.25
Four Counties Fencing £1344.00
Sneaths £1944.00
MCA Hall Hire £22.00
Proposed Cllr Wright and seconded Cllr Tibbs, all agreed.
15) Planning Matters
Planning Consultation
H13-0341-25 – Mr and Mrs P IIet – Plough Inn, Woodgate Road – single storey porch extension – full
H13-0920-24 - Mr A Hubbard - Adj. 2 Pipwell Gate Moulton Seas End - Residential Development - Single Dwelling - outline approval H13-0629-22 – reserved matters (amendment)
H13-0934-25 – Mr B Mooney – The Coach House, 55 Fengate – proposed open fronted garage – full
H13-0316-25 – Mr J Perowne – Jack Bucks Farm, Green Lane – installation of roof mounted solar panels – prior approval app
H13-0334-25 – Mr H Myers – Glebe House, Church Lane – proposed extension, garage conversion – full
H13-0248-25 Naylor Flowers Ltd. – Vickers Park, Washway Road – use of land for stationing up to 5 ag. Workers’ accommodation – full (amendment)
Decided Applications
H13-0028-25 – Allison Homes – Land North of Roman Road, Moulton Chapel – condition compliance – refusal
H13-0059-25 – Mr and Mrs M Jarrett – Seas End Hall, Moulton Seas End – proposed alterations listed building – approved
H13-0069-25 – Mr and Mrs M Jarrett – Seas End Hall, Moulton Seas End – replacement render listed building – approved
H13-0181-25 – Emsway Homes – Rear of 1 Seas End Road – details of BNG plan – approved
H13-0934-24 – Mr B Mooney – The Coach House, 55 Fengate – proposed open fronted garage– approved
H13-0058-25 Ms A Riley – Decoy Farm, Fengate – conversion of stable block - refusal
H13-0170-25 Mr K Alsop – Waites Farm Barns, Seas End Road – single storey extension – approved
16) Moulton Village Ward
Two new park gates fitted as previously agreed as urgent. £1344.00. Proposed by Cllr Sneath, seconded Cllr Wright.
Highways footpath application cost of approx. £600 agreed. Proposed Cllr Sneath, seconded Cllr Wright.
Cllr Woolf told councillors about the village VE Day events to follow.
Clerk has purchased 3 new combination locks for park gates.
17) MSE Ward
New play equipment due to be installed w/c 19th May.
18) Moulton Chapel Ward
Cllr Woolf has had a request for two more advisory banners for Fen Gate. Agreed to purchase one more banner. Proposed Cllr Tibbs and seconded Cllr Woolf.
19) SID Report
Max speed of 65mph recorded Station Road. Will now be placed on Fengate.
20) Correspondence
Village Voice Thursday 8th May
21) Items included from last month
22) Councillors’ reports and items for inclusion on the next agenda.
Cemetery roadway
23) To confirm date and time of the next Parish Council Meeting.
3rd June 2025 7pm, Moulton Chapel Community Centre
24) If necessary, to consider passing a resolution under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, to exclude the press and public from the meeting in order to discuss any items of business that may involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in those paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of that Act as amended by the Local Government Access to Information (Variation) Order 2006.
Meeting closed 8.25pm