Minutes 2025

MIDDLE RASEN PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council on 19/08/2025

Present:-

Cllr Stamp, Cllr D Pattison (Vice Chair), Cllr G Dennis, Cllr P Dawson, Cllr J Padley, Cllr P Thomas, and Cllr S Cartwright

Also Present:  Mrs A Harrison (Clerk)

Visitors:-  Cllr S Bunney (WLDC)

1.   Apologies for Absence – Cllr A Miller and Cllr M O’Connor

Resolved: That apologies be accepted from above member(s) of the Council

2.   To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act:- none

3.   Notes of last meeting on 15th July 2025, to be approved as minutes:-

• Notes be signed as a true record.

4.   Chair and Council’s Comments:- 

• Cllr Stamp commented on the state of the road on Manor Drive – Cllr Bunney to give updates on road resurfacing at item 5
• Cllr Dawson informed the Parish Council that there are two large potholes on the junction of  Sand Lane and Skinners Lane – clerk to report to highways

5.   Reports from District and County Councillors:-

WLDC Matters: 

• Flood warnings scheme has been amended to include more properties around the River Rase
• The River Rase is currently being cleared of foliage by the IBA 
• Food waste bins to be issued which will be collected weekly

LCC Matters:

• The discussions on 20 mph zones have been put on hold throughout the county
• Road resurfacing has been scheduled for Skinners Lane, then North Street, then Manor Drive
• Under Local Government Reform District Councils are going to go and we should find out by February 2026 which area we will come under.  This may mean the Parish Council could have to take on extra responsibilities previously completed by WLDC.  We could have to form joint committees with Market Rasen to deal with shared services such as Medical, Schools, libraries
• A temporary traffic restriction for speed limits is presently being looked at by highways for Gallamore Lane when new Supermarket opens

6.   Crime and Vandalism: - 

• Lincolnshire Police: Streetsafe campaign – This is a national service for anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where they have felt unsafe and the reason for it, such as street lighting, abandoned buildings, vandalism, being followed or verbally abused. It is a way to voice your concerns about things that perhaps do not warrant a call to 101 but are still very important. This will help Lincolnshire Police target work with partners to build a safer Lincolnshire. If there is a location you do not feel safe, for whatever reason, please use this tool to feed this in, especially about persistent issues that can have a very negative impact on our communities. It is anonymous, quick, and simple to use. The data gathered will be mapped alongside other reported incidents in order to identify hotspot areas. Lincolnshire Police can then look at sharing To flag up an area you don’t feel safe, just go to: www.lincs.police.uk/notices/street-safe/street-safe/

7.   Clerks Report on Matters Outstanding:-

• Email sent to Community Spirit asking if we would incur any fees for placing a regular article in the monthly magazine
• The Highways job to fix the potholes on South Lane is still showing as scheduled
• The overhanging trees on the bridge on Church Street have been cut back by Lincolnshire Landscapes
• Parishioner concerned about the height of trees on the Furlongs – reported to Highways

8.   Planning:- 

WL/2025/00746 – Land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen, LN8 3HZ

Planning application for construction of a new electrical substation – no comments

WL/2025/00796 – Land at Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3WJ

Application for approval of reserved matters for Phase 3 for creation of road, considering appearance,

landscaping, layout, and scale following outline planning permission 135013 granted 22 December 2017 – no comments

WL/2025/00821 – Land at Ainsworth House, Walesby Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3EY

Planning application for demolition of barn and garages, and erection of 1no. dwelling – no comments

WL/2025/00825 – Chantrey Park, Off Southwold Road and Lucas Way, Market Rasen, LN8 3WJ

Application for approval of reserved matters for Phase 3 to erect 51no. Dwellings with associated garaging & infrastructure considering appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale following outline planning permission 135013 granted 22 December 2017 – clerk to send comments to remind the Planning Team about public footpath

Planning Granted:-

WL/2025/00625 – Hillside Farm, Osgodby Lane, Middle Rasen, LN8 3TX

Notification under Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations

2009 - FP/YC30194 - Replace existing open wire conductors with Aerial Bunched Conductor - Granted

9.   Correspondence:-

LALC                                       E-News 18/07, 01/08 and 11/08                                   

                                                Pay Awards

LCC                                         Town and Parish July Newsletter

                                                Resurfacing Works, Skinners Lane in August

                                                Temporary Traffic Restriction – Osgodby Lane 22-26 September

                                                Temporary Traffic Restriction – Skinners Lane 29 Sep to 03 Oct

WLDC                                      Cultural Activity Survey

                                                Town and Parish Newsletter

Environmental Agency             Notification of Operational Checks

10.  Finance and Accounts for Payment

Income:-          Sale of Surplus Bus Shelter     £  300.00

Expenditure:-   SES Business Water                £      8.95

Lincolnshire Landscapes         £  771.00

Green Grass Contracting         £    75.00

ICO Data Protection Fee          £    52.00

A Harrison                               £  771.13

Middle Rasen Village Hall        £

Resolved: All Invoices passed for payment on 19th August 2025

11.  Reports from meetings: Cllr Thomas attended 

12.  Discuss and Resolve on Burial Regulations and Fees

Burial Fee Comparison Sheet and Regulations distributed to Councillors prior to the meeting

Proposed by Cllr Dennis and seconded by Cllr Padley

Resolved:  That the Regulations and fees remain the same

13.  Discuss and Resolve on Updates to Bank Mandate and Options for Online Payments

Propsoed by Cllr Stamp and seconded by Cllr Dawson

Resolved:  That the new mandate be implemented but the online payments be put on hold

14.  Discuss and Resolve on Grant Request from Middle Rasen Village Hall

Grant request received for £1937.05 to cover Insurance costs

Proposed by Cllr Padley  and seconded by Cllr Dennis

Resolved:  That the grant be approved 

15.  Discuss the Aim and Purpose of the Parish Council and How to Enhance the Village

NALC and .Gov description of the Aim and Objectives of a Parish Council distributed prior to meeting

Proposed by Cllr Thomas and seconded by Cllr Dawson

Resolved:  That the Parish set up a Facebook page and place regular articles in the Community Spirit

16.  Discuss the Option of Setting Up a Village Plan Sub Committee

.Gov information on setting up a Sub Committee distributed prior to meeting

Proposed by Cllr Thomas and seconded by Cllr Stamp

Resolved:  That Cllr Thomas and Cllr Cartwright meet with Cllr Bunney to look at the Parish working on a joint Plan with Market Rasen 

17.  Discuss the Progress on the Set Up of the Community Speeding Group

Information received from Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership forwarded to Councillors

Proposed by Cllr Dawson and seconded by Cllr Stamp

Resolved:  That Cllr Miller update the Parish Council at the September Meeting

18.  Discuss the Progress on the Mill Lane/Gainsborough Road Parking Issues

Cllr Miller has had no response from Lincolnshire County Council, so she has contacted them again to chase a reply

Proposed by Cllr Dawson and seconded by Cllr Stamp

Resolved:  That Cllr Miller update the Parish Council at the September Meeting

19. Items for next meeting

• Discuss and resolve on winter maintenance
• Discuss and resolve on Parish Council Policies
• Safeguarding
• Equal Opportunities
• Discuss the progress on the Village Plan Sub Committee
• Discuss the Progress on the Set Up of the Community Speeding Group
• Discuss the Progress on the Mill Lane/Gainsborough Road Parking Issues

There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.05pm.