February 2025 Minutes
Minutes of the Keelby Parish Council Meeting
Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 4th February 2025 commencing 7pm.
Those Present: Councillors T Wright (Chair), T Bentham, K Beedham, R Bedwell, R Dannatt, S Knight, C Tym and Cllr E Darwood
In Attendance: Cllr O Bierley, Cllr T Smith arrived at 7:36, Dr Peter Melton and 7 members of the public
1. Apologies - Ref 25/16 – Cllr M Turner
2. To receive dispensations and declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary or on-pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of interest Ref 25/17– Cllr C Tym declared an interest in the installation of the bench.
3. Roxton Practice Update – Ref 25/18
Cllr T Wright welcomed Dr Peter Melton. Dr Peter Melton gave apologies as Mr Steven Peart was unable to attend. Mr Melton delivered a presentation giving information on how the practice operates and their plans going forward. The practice, which employs 160 staff is committed to remain in Keelby and will continue to offer services at Keelby and across their other 2 sites to enable a wider range of services to be offered. They plan to continue to offer face to face, telephone and digital support to patients. Other key points were that the Integrated Care Board (ICB) who are the ‘decision maker’ regarding the development of premises have decided that rather than support the build of a new care centre in Keelby they will support a significant upgrade of the current facility. The Parish Council resolved to write to the ICB to see if they would reconsider this. Dr Melton also confirmed that the practice would investigate the possibility of having more doctors’ surgeries at Keelby as they are keen to fully utilise the building. This will be taken forward to the next PPG meeting and residents will have the opportunity to comment on this before the meeting. The presentation will be available for the public to view on the Parish Council Facebook page and website.
4. Public Question Time Ref - 25/19
A resident raised concerns regarding the current issues of patients being asked to travel to Immingham for doctor’s appointments. This was acknowledged and hopefully resolved if more doctors’ appointments become available at Keelby. A resident asked about whether a grant has been applied for to refurbish pavilion. It was confirmed that this has not been progressed. A resident asked if there was a timescale on when the Keelby surgery would have more appointments available. It was confirmed that this would be discussed at the next PPG meeting in 5 weeks. A resident asked about further land for the cemetery, and it was confirmed that this is still being considered. A resident asked when the Cenotaph railings will be refurbished. This is one of the projects that is being considered for next year. A resident thought that more information should be provided on the meetings as they had found it hard to find an agenda on the website. A restructure of the website to make this easier is under consideration.
5. County Councillor’s Report - Ref 25/20
Cllr T Smith will follow up on the drop kerb for the bus stop at the Co-op and will report back when he has heard from LCC. Cllr T Smith advised that the road surface on Broadway will hopefully be top dressed first and then resurfaced later. The junction at Riby Road – the installation of the slip road has been suggested by a resident but will require a new road layout to allow this. Cllr T Smith is also asking if a slip road could be installed at the Brocklesby junction onto the A18.
6. District Councillor’s Report - Ref 25/21
The report from Cllr Owen Bierley had previously been circulated and there were no comments.
7. Councillor vacancies/ Co-option of councillor – Ref 25/22
It was proposed and seconded to co-opt Michelle Soar onto the council. A vote was taken 6 voted for and 2 abstained so this was carried.
8. To approve the minutes of the Parish Council Meetings held on 7th January 2025 - Ref 25/23 - It was proposed, seconded and resolved that these minutes are a true record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman.
9. Clerk’s Report – Ref 25/24
• The police have replied regarding the e-scooters and motorbikes that are causing issues for residents. They have asked that all incidents should be reported via 101.
• The clerk confirmed that the Grange Energy Park have been invited to the April meeting, and they have accepted.
• LCC have confirmed that the hedge at 1 Rowan Close will be followed up by them.
• Cllr S Knight said that the hedge at 1 Suddle Way also needs adding to the list.
• Following a Facebook post it was raised that there is no bus shelters at the bus stop near the post box. This will be followed up with LCC. Cllr S Knight suggested that a letter is written to Brockelsby Estate to establish if it would be possible to provide a pull in for the buses when the new development near the Co-op is designed. Cllr S Knight to work with the clerk on this.
• The clerk had previously circulated a new design for the website. It was resolved to ask for this work to be done which should help users to find information more easily. It was agreed that further time could be purchased to give the clerk support with the website as this work will use up the remaining time we have.
• Costs from the Lions for fitting the new bench have been circulated. It was discussed and resolved to thank them for their offer, but it is preferable that the bench is installed on a concrete base which Cllr Dannatt agreed to lead on.
• The green bins for the cemetery need renewing. It was agreed to go ahead with these.
• Cllr S Knight confirmed that she had not spoken to the other trustees regarding placing an advert in the In Touch magazine for the Alice South charity. This is deferred to the next meeting.
10. Financial Matters – Ref 25/25
The payment schedule was checked by Cllr S Knight. It was resolved to approve the payments. Cllr T Wright signed as Chair
Invoice
Date Supplier Description Cost Bank Payee
31.12.24 Keelby Village Hall Hire of meeting room 23&24 £420.00
05.01.25 Zurich Insurance Insurance 25-26 £2256.27
08.01.25 Microsoft Microsoft office 365 £59.99
09.01.25 Zurich Insurance Mower Insurance 25-26 £387.65
30.01.25 Staff Costs £877.10
30.01.25 Caistor Lions Removal of Christmas Tree £25.00
03.02.25 E-On Next Electricity Charges Kiosk £9.93
11. Parish Matters Ref 25/26
• Cemetery tap – Cllr R Dannatt is getting a price to move the cemetery tap.
• RoSPA repairs to play area and skate park – There is some fabrication to do on the fencing around the play area and the ramp at the skatepark. 5 suppliers have been asked to quote, and we have had 4 responses. Cllr T Wright proposed that we go with supplier 4 who is the cheapest. They have also offered to fix a ramp as a trial and if acceptable they can be contracted to repair the other ramps. It was resolved to accept this quote for £1100. In addition to this the spring elephant. Wicksteed have agreed to supply and install the part for £273.21. It was resolved to approve this expenditure to resolve the issues on the play area.
• Proposed No waiting restrictions at the church – It was resolved to reply to LCC asking for the no waiting restrictions be reinstated in front of the church. Councillors to notify the clerk if there are any additional comments to make by 12th February.
12. Reports from external organisations - Ref 25/27
Sports Association – Cllr R Dannatt had previously circulated a list of items that need doing. However, more pricing information and possible suppliers are needed in accordance with financial regulations, so this was deferred to the next meeting. Cllr Dannatt to confirm by 12th February when the certificates expire and to provide a statement of work with prices to be circulated for approval at the next meeting. The H&S manual is to be updated and handed over to the KSA for their continued action.
Community Speed Watch – nothing to report
Village Hall – doing well and looking forward to the pantomime. They are in a better financial position than previous years.
Library – Cllr K Beedham reported that the library is running nicely. The PCSO is attending on the 12th February and will get future dates that she will attend that we can advertise.
Youth Club – Cllr K Beedham said that an advert has been sorted and will be advertised locally. LCC voluntary youth services have offered to advertise this as well and will also give some support to get the youth club up and running.
13. Correspondence - Ref 25/28
• A request from the Scouts to get involved with the Speedwatch. Cllr T Wright will contact them.
• Green space project – Co-op are looking for opportunities to work on green space projects. Cllr S Knight suggested that we could ask them to assist with cutting the verge between the KSA and the Co-op. The other idea is assistance with the overgrown ditch at the side of the KSA.
• LCC NHT survey – Cllr K Beedham and Cllr E Darwood agreed to complete this survey on behalf of the PC.
• An email has been received regarding the erection of poles on Victoria Road. It has been previously established that the telecommunications companies have the right to erect these poles it was agreed to reply saying that we have previously investigated this, and we have had little success in getting anything changed.
• We have been contacted by Pilgrim School who are looking for a venue to deliver training. Cllr K Beedham confirmed that the library had replied to offer the library as a venue.
• An email has been received regarding the junction of Cissplatt Lane. The clerk has replied asking for any photographic evidence of this.
• A request has been received from the Health Tree Foundation asking for the use of the village green on 12th July for the Gala and 6th December for the Santa run. It was resolved to respond and agree to this. In the formal reply, it should clearly state that risk assessments and insurance should be in place. The letter also needs to include that any electricity used by any sub-contractor, for example a commercial company using electricity they will be charged and that the council reserves the right to prohibit vehicles on the village green depending on the ground conditions at the time. It should also state that the village green should be left in the state it was found in. Cllr S Knight suggested a formal contract should be drawn up for people using the village green. Cllr E Darwood proposed that if we get more requests to use the village green this should be considered in the future. All in favour. Cllr T Bentham proposed that the Health Tree Foundation is a charity running events for our community so should not be classed as a commercial organisation and should not be charged for electricity. A vote was taken. 7 votes for and 1 abstention so this was carried. Cllr S Knight to draft the response letter with the clerk.
• A letter has been received from Keelby United Football Club asking for support in them applying for grants to install pitch drainage at the top of the field. They require a letter from the landowner giving permission for the drains to be installed. It was resolved to write a letter giving permission for the drainage to be installed.
Cllr T Wright proposed that Standing Order 3.w (length of meeting) was suspended at 9pm to allow the extension of the meeting so remaining business could be completed.
14. Planning applications and decisions received, update on ongoing applications – Ref 25/29
The land off Mill Lane – The applicant has appealed and there is a hearing at Gainsborough on 12th March. It was resolved that Cllr T Wright and Cllr M Turner attend this hearing to speak on behalf of the Parish Council. Cllr O Bierley confirmed that the hearing needs to be held in Gainsborough as it’s dealt with by planning inspectorate, and they have exact requirements which defines that it must be held at council offices. Anyone wanting to attend this hearing must register beforehand.
The land off Riby Road – Keelby PC have previously objected to this development. Some of the objections previously stated no longer apply. The only point that is still valid is that it does still sit within an important open space so this will have to be the focus of our objection. It could be suggested that the development behind the Co-op where the new doctors was going to be built could be used for social housing and the report from WLDC stating 29 people wanting social housing in Keelby could also be challenged. It was resolved that Cllr T Wright should write to include these points.
15. Items for consideration at the next meeting – Ref 25/30
Please email items for consideration at the next meeting.
16. Date and time of next meeting - Ref 25/31
Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 19:00 in the Village Hall.
The meeting closed at 21:15