Present: Councillor R J Broughton (Chairman) Councillor S Pease Councillor R B Tokens Councillor R C Bell
Councillor Miss J Reed Councillor P A Gaches Councillor A W Galbraith

151. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Mrs Redshaw, Howard, Miss Collins, Shattock and Stephenson. These were noted and accepted by the meeting.

152. Declarations of Interest
None.

153. Minutes of the meeting held on 11th January 2006
It was proposed by Cllr Gaches and seconded by Cllr Galbraith that the minutes of the meeting held on 11th January 2006 were a true and correct record. This was agreed unanimously and the minutes were signed by the Chairman accordingly.

154. Matters Arising
.1 The clerk had spoken to Ian Prentice and listed the information gained - what Mr Prentice collected free of charge, what he made a charge for and the service he gave. There had been information given by the County Council that they had given a sum of money to the district council for waste services but they (dc) had declined this. The clerk was asked to write to Deeping St James to see if they could apply for this funding and place a waste freighter at Mr Prentice's site. The town council agreed that if Deeping St James were not in a position to do this then Market Deeping would look into this further with a view to managing it.

155. Committee Reports
(a) Planning - meeting held on 8th February 2006

S05/1683/56 Mr and Mrs Hall
Single storey extension to rear
7 Dovecote Road, Market Deeping
FULL PLANNING No objection

S05/1696/56 Mr and Mrs Coomes
Two storey side extension
4 Bramley Road, Market Deeping
FULL PLANNING No objection

S05/1700/56 Baxter and King
Non-illuminated sign
Headstart Day Nursery, Outgang Road, Market Deeping
ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT No objection

S06/LD/0078/56 Mr and Mrs R W Watts
Conservatory
49 Chestnut Way, Market Deeping
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT (Ex) No objection but would prefer to see members of the public applying for planning permission before building commences

S06/0068/56 Octavia Estate Ltd/ Mr B A Cleminson
Ground floor rear extension to retail unit and change of use of first floor and outbuildings to form 2 flats and 2 townhouses
FULL PLANNING No objection

S06/0083/56 Mr and Mrs D Mee
Demolition if existing dwelling and garage and erection of new dwelling and associated outbuildings
14 Millfield Road, Market Deeping
FULL PLANNING No objection

It was proposed by Cllr Galbraith, seconded by Cllr Tokens and agreed unanimously to accept the recommendations of the Planning Committee.

Cllr Pease, having reference to SKDC's probity in planning, took no part in the discussion of planning matters nor did he register a vote.

The results for February were noted as follows:

S05/1507/56 Mr and Mrs Utteridge
First Floor and ground extension to side
2 Cherry Grove, Market Deeping
FULL PLANNING Permission granted (tc did not object)

S05/1397/56 Mr W Lester
Single storey and first floor extension
7 Nightingales, Market Deeping
FULL PLANNING Permission granted (tc did not object)

S05/TEL/08/56 Vodafone Ltd
Installation of 12m monopole and equipment cabinet
British Telecom, Telephone Exchange, Church Street, Market Deeping
DETERMINATION Approval given (tc objected)

(b) Highways and Transportation - meeting held on 24th January 2006
The minutes of the Highways and Transportation meeting were highlighted by Cllr Broughton, in particular the reference to a coach bay area being agreed by Rainbow for the Pride and Prejudice tour, which would make a rest stop in Market Deeping.

The meeting also noted the comments regarding the proposed re-laying of all sewer pipes from Towngate East through to Deeping St James.

It was proposed by Cllr Gaches and seconded by Cllr Galbraith to accept the minutes of the Highways and Transportation meeting. This was agreed unanimously.

156. Correspondence
.1 Leisure centre - a letter received from a resident complaining about many issues including regular closure of pool and lack of cleanliness at the centre. After lengthy discussion and the town council's own dissatisfaction of the service given by the centre, the clerk was asked to send a letter to all local parish councils and sports clubs, urging them to complain direct to the district council - this hopefully putting pressure on the district council to allow extra funding for the upkeep of the building.
.2 Church Street - a letter received and signed by a number of residents addressing parking and safety issues. There having been a full discussion in the public open session, the town council agreed to invite Kevin Brumfield (LCC) to the (next) council meeting to discuss these issues further.
.3 Members noted that the council office would be closed week commencing 20th February 2006.

157. Agree part fund a summer playscheme in 2006
Plans were already in place for the 2006 playscheme - the proposed dates being from Monday 7th August - Friday 18th August. It was proposed by Cllr Gaches, seconded by Cllr Pease and agreed unanimously to part-fund the summer playscheme for primary aged children in Market Deeping.

158. Mayor's Ball - Saturday 4th March 2006
Cllr Broughton reminded councillors of the date of the charity ball to be held on the Coronation Hall.

159. East Midlands in Bloom 2006 - agree to enter the competition
It was proposed by Cllr Gaches, seconded by Cllr Tokens to enter the 2006 East Midlands in Bloom competition. This was agreed unanimously.

160. Riverside Lane - update
Cllr Broughton reported that work had commenced on the riverside land - this included all trees that had been identified for removal or that were top heavy. He also confirmed that there would remain a conservation area on the left hand side with a cleared area on the right for seating. The iron fence was to be refurbished, painted black and gold. Councillors were encouraged to read the tree report that had been produced, a copy of which was available on request from the clerk.

161. Lighting columns Market Place, discuss refurbishment
Under the direction of the Deepings Management Partnership, the town centre was currently under-going refurbishment, including re-painting of notice boards, seats etc. As the columns in the Market Place were owned by the town council, the Partnership had asked for a contribution towards re-painting the columns of £250.00 (total cost to be £650.00). It was proposed by Cllr Gaches, seconded by Cllr Tokens and agreed unanimously to pay £250.00 for this work.

162. Audits 2002/2003 - 2003/2004 - 2004/2005
The audits for three years had been circulated to councillors, internally audited by Mrs Brent. It was proposed by Cllr Galbraith, seconded by Cllr Gaches and agreed unanimously to accept the audited figures and send to the external auditor for completion.

163. Newsletter - March 2006
Members were asked for newsletter contributions no later than the first week of March in order for completion and circulation at the end of March.

164. Town Crier Competition 2006 - update
Plans for the 2006 competition were in hand - some 14 town criers were confirmed. The clerk asked for volunteers on the day to assist with things such as walking the buses through, the organisation of the market etc. This was noted.

165. Mayor's Diary
Cllr Broughton confirmed that he had attended the following:

Thursday 19th January - opening of Hopskotch Children's Shoe Shop - Deeping St James
Thursday 19th January - opening of new building at William Hildyard School
Tuesday 24th January - Peterborough Cathedral - Memorial Service for John Horrell
Thursday 26th January - Talk to Deepings Friendship Club
Saturday 4th March - Opened exhibition for the Deepings Camera Club at the Community centre
Sunday 5th March - Deeping Rangers Football Club

166. Accounts to be Paid
It was proposed by Cllr Galbraith, seconded by Cllr Gaches and agreed unanimously to pay the accounts as detailed below. The income list was also noted.

Details of Expenditure Date Received/ Issued Amount (Gross) Amount (Nett)

Petty Cash 16.01.06 £50.00 £50.00
Monthly employees' salary (January 06) 21.01.06 £3483.16 £3483.16
Inland Revenue (January 2006) 21.01.06 £1135.34 £1135.34
LCC Pension Fund (January 2006) 21.01.06 £652.72 £652.72
Anglia Regional Co-op - monthly petrol account 08.02.06 £63.94 £54.42
Siemens (photocopier hire) 08.02.06 £103.68 £88.25
Mrs C Brent - December audit 08.02.06 £15.00 £15.00
Mrs C Brent - January audit 08.02.06 £170.00 £170.00
Lincolnshire Police Authority (quarter 3 - PCSO funding) 08.02.06 £2129.22 £2129.22
Blachere Illuminations UK - Christmas lighting 08.02.06 £379.29 £310.80
Nippa Skip Hire (cemetery skip hire) 08.02.06 £88.13 £75.00
CWG Stores Ltd (cemetery supplies) 08.02.06 £7.98 £6.79
British Telecom (internet service) 08.02.06 £105.71 £89.97
Viking Direct (office/amenity stationery) 08.02.06 £237.24 £201.91

TOTAL: £8,621.421 £8,462.58

Receipts - up to and including 8th February 2006

Details of Income Date Received Amount
Burial - Elliman 10.01.06 £450.00
Memorial - Tunstall 11.01.06 £75.00
VAT Refund - 01.04.05 - 30.06.05 12.01.05 £2576.03
Refund of Insurance premium - van 19.01.06 £112.85
Burial - McSharry 26.01.06 £150.00
Burial / Reservation - Robinson 26.01.06 £300.00
Public Toilet Refund x 6 months 30.01.06 £3228.82
Market Stalls x 3 30.01.06 £45.00
Market Stalls x 2 01.02.06 £30.00
Market Stalls x 3 03.02.06 £45.00
TOTAL: £7,012.70

167. Matters arising from the Open Session
Following an open session with many residents complaining about the safety and parking issues along Church Street, it was agreed to invite Kevin Brumfield (LCC) to a meeting of the town council along with the residents to discuss these issues and any possible solutions.

168. Any other business that the Chairman by reason of special circumstances deems urgent.
None.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.00 pm with the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday 8th March 2006.