MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Held on 10 December 2007

Present: Cllr B Dobbs (in the Chair)

Cllrs Mrs I Daw, A Howard, P Jackson, Mrs M Morgan, G Parkhurst, S Pratley, P Prince, G Richards, E Rolls, Mrs M Rolls, Mrs J Taylor

66. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Cllr A Howard declared a personal interest in Minute 68 due to his membership of the District Council and Minute 71 due to his membership of the County Council.

67. MINUTES

It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 November 2007, having been previously circulated, be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

68. E.L.D.C. PLANNING DECISIONS

N/172/02464/07 Rear two storey extension and alterations to existing bungalow to provide an entrance lobby, study, games room, utility room, store and shower room with self contained annexe over and extension to provide a pitched roof over the existing garage roof, existing caravan and outbuilding to be removed –‘Merender’ Alford Road, Sutton-on-Sea. Application refused.

69. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: That in accordance with Schedule 16 of the Local Government Act 1972, observations on the following planning applications be submitted to East Lindsey District Council (for details of submissions see appendix attached).

N/110/02665/07 That this application be supported.

N/110/02788/07 That this application be supported subject to a condition which requires the applicant to demonstrate before development commences that the proposed development will not have an adverse effect on the surface water drainage and amenity of any existing properties and that a surface water drainage scheme is drawn up in conjunction with the Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board.

N/110/02918/07 That this application be supported subject to a condition tying the proposed self contained unit to the existing dwelling to prevent an additional separate dwelling being provided on the private drive.

N/110/02986/07 That this application be supported subject to a condition restricting occupation of the caravan to a person employed at the caravan park as a warden.

N/172/03010/07 That this application be supported subject to the use as storage being ancillary to the existing use of the site and not sub-divided or let off as self contained storage units.

70. INTERCONNECT 9 – ADDITIONAL BUS STOPS
The Committee considered a proposal for additional bus stops and timetable boards outside number 13 Trusthorpe Road and number 2 Trusthorpe Road, Sutton-on-Sea.

It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: That the County Council be informed that the Town Council supports the proposed additional bus stop timetable boards in Sutton-on-Sea.

71. WAITING RESTRICTIONS – STANLEY AVENUE, MABLETHORPE
The Committee considered a proposal to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ and ‘no loading at any time’ restrictions along the length of Stanley Avenue. Members were concerned that any restrictions should be adequately monitored and action taken to enforce contravention of the restrictions.

It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: That the County Council be informed that the Town Council supports the proposed waiting restrictions for Stanley Avenue, Mablethorpe.

72. CLERK’S CORRESPONDENCE
Temporary Traffic Restrictions – information about two temporary restrictions due to highway works:-

(i) Gibraltar Road, Mablethorpe – road closed for a period of approximately five days between 2 January and 30 January 2008.

(ii) Wellington Road, Mablethorpe – temporary no waiting for a period of approximately 35 days between 7 January and 3 March 2008.

73. MATTERS FOR URGENT DISCUSSION

(i) Road Improvements – question regarding funding for small road improvements as previously reported as there was damage to the road surface in Sutton-on-Sea.

(ii) Pullover, Sutton-on-Sea – request for update on the problem with the open gulley at the bottom of the pullover; the Clerk informed the Committee the problem had been reported.

(iii) Main Street, Trusthorpe – it was noted there were still problems with flooding.

(iv) Promenade, Sutton-on-Sea – requests had been made for a more graduated slope up to the promenade as people were having difficulty pushing wheelchairs up the existing slope.

(v) Young offenders – a question whether it was possible to engage young offenders to help clear sand and litter from the promenade.

(vi) Mablethorpe Primary School – concerns raised regarding traffic not obeying the school crossing patrol on the High Street.

(vii) High Street, Mablethorpe – concern that signs associated with the road works are not being removed when diversions are no longer in place.

(viii) Bus Station, Seacroft Road, Mablethorpe – noted that a ‘no entry’ sign was missing causing confusion at the entrance/exit; this matter is being dealt with.

(ix) Mablethorpe tie – Clerk to investigate availability of the town tie.

(x) Youth Achievement Awards – recognition of all the work put in to organise the awards evening and the commitment of the young people involved.

74. AWARD NOMINATION

It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved:
(i) That in view of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, it is advisable in the public interest that the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of this item.

(ii) That the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Mayor, send a letter from the Town Council supporting the nomination for an award.