Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 3rd March 2022 at
Tydd St Mary Village Hall, commencing at 7.00pm.
Chaired by Cllr A Magnus
Also, present: Mrs J Ripley Parish Clerk and 5 members of
the public.
1. The Chairman welcomed all present.
2. The Chairman gave a report on council activities during
the past year:
We have all had a challenging year, with a mix of remote
zoom meetings to now being able to meet in person as we come out of the Covid
pandemic.
As a Council we are pleased, with the support of the
Lincolnshire Community Foundation, which has enabled us to provide new secure
fencing and a new basket swing to Tydd Gote play area. We are also about to
start a project to repaint, repair and resurface the multiplay unit which will
greatly enhance this facility for the village.
We have purchased 2 new dog poo bins for the Glebe Field and
are in the process of siting a couple more around Tydd St Mary.
There was a new Speedwatch group set up and this is led by
Jackie Worboys using equipment purchased by the Council. This group was formed
following many comments regarding speeding through the villages, however, to
continue it is in need of more volunteers.
The Council have continually been chasing Highways and
County Council to improve our roads, pavements and speeding and this is an
ongoing area of concern.
Our allotments are all now rented out to local users and are
much appreciated by them.
We purchased live Christmas trees in 2021 with the
environment and parishioner’s pockets in mind, this means the children of the
villages can watch them grow each year when the decorate them and the cost of
cut trees and installation will no longer need to be budgeted for.
The Council is pleased to see that the Playing Field
Committee has continued to thrive during Covid, and regular football is now
being played by Tydd Football Club, who are aiming for promotion to the Premier
Division this season and welcome the support they receive from the village.
This year we are lucky that the Classic Car Rally will be able to go ahead on
15th May, after being cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid, this is an event
which brings a great turnout to the village. There are also plans for a summer
village fete and we are looking at ideas from parishioners to commemorate the
Queens Platinum Jubilee.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many
people who have helped neighbours during the pandemic, the Wombles and other
groups who have helped to keep the village neat and tidy for everyone’s benefit.
A special mention must go to Lisa and all who work in Tydd Village Stores for
delivering essentials and offering help when needed.
We are a very small but hardworking Council and currently
have a couple of vacancies so if you are able to contribute towards improving
our lovely villages, we would love you to join us.
Thank you.
Annette Magnus
3. The Clerk gave a brief financial report for the last
year.
For the financial year 2021-2022 the total income for Tydd
St Mary Parish Council is expected to be in the region of £38400.00 with
expenditure estimated at £32250.00.
The Precept for the year was £26000.00.
Other income has been generated from Allotment rents at
£2290.00 and grant funding of £8800.00.
The Accounts for the previous year were signed off by the
internal and external Auditors.
All Council finances can be found on the TSM Parish Council
Web site
4. Topics for discussion
a.
Queens Platinum Jubilee
b.
Tydd St Mary Village Sign
c.
Redevelopment of Bowling area at
Glebe field
a. Ideas put forward by those present were a 2 day
celebration (Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June) to be held
at The Five Bells Public House Tydd St Mary.
This would be a 1950s theme, fancy dress optional.
An entry fee of £2 per adult (children free) would be
charged to go to a local organisation or charity. It would be hoped to have
music groups throughout the day and evening, multiple food stall, games and
1950s rides.
Any parishioners who wish to get involved and help are most
welcome to join the Jubilee Task Force.
b. The replacement or restoration of the Village sign was
discussed. It was proposed that Men’s Shed project in Long Sutton be contacted
to ask if restoration was something they could help with.
c. Ideas put forward:
A Multipurpose all weather Games Area.
Zip wire
Dog Park
Community Garden
Planting a tree area for picnics
5. Any other matters from members of the public.
Items discussed: None.
There being no further questions the
meeting was closed at 8pm.
Confirmed and approved.
Sign: Date: