September 2021 Minutes

Minutes East Stockwith Parish Council Meeting

21st September 2021 at 7pm

Present:  Cllr D Forington, Cllr W Forington, Cllr C Bainborough, Cllr C Kernan.  Cllr A Harris, Cllr J Barratt

Apologies: Cllr C Connolly, Cllr L Clews, Cllr L Rollings

  1. July 2021 Minutes  Proposed:  Cllr C Kernan   Seconded: Cllr C Bainborough
  2. Matters arising from the minutes  - Cllr C Bainborough to make contact with Quickline regarding the roll-out of internet services from the Blyton Carr Mast. Highways to be contacted about the state of the roads in Carr Lane. 
  3. Appointment of new Councillor  - Cllr J Barratt was elected to East Stockwith Parish Council. Proposed:  Cllr D Forington   Seconded: Cllr C Bainborough
  4. Memorial site, update on benches   - The benches ordered for the Memorial site should be fitted in Oct 21. The Cllrs agreed to remove the old plaque.  
  5. New village signs East Stockwith and Walkerith - The Cllrs agreed that East Stockwith and Walkerith Village Hall Charity to be approached to pay for new village signs.
  6. Cars parked outside pub on a Sunday and blocking Front Street  - Access for emergency vehicles a concern. Request police to monitor the situation.
  7. Carr Lane potholes and state of the roads  - The clerk to make contact with Highways.
  8. Winter salt box  (Grit bin) - The safety of residents in winter is a concern. The clerk to make contact with WLDC regarding a winter salt box to be sited on  Front Street on the grass at the Ferry House end of the path along the riverside.
  9. Finance  - At bank 27.08.2021 = £11,157.43. - Accounts presented to 27.08.21 and to date

            Meeting closed at: 8.30 pm

           Date of next meeting – 16th November 2021 at 7pm