2025 Minutes (Planning and Highways Committee)

September 2025 Minutes

Market Deeping Town Council – Planning and Highways Committee

Minutes of a meeting of Market Deeping Town Council’s Planning and Highways Committee held on Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 7.00 pm. Cllr Dr Byrd presided over Cllr Mrs Jones, Cllr Hughes, Cllr Neilson, Cllr Piper and Cllr Mrs Steel. The Deputy Clerk was in attendance.

At 7.00pm Cllr Dr Byrd welcomed everyone to the meeting and held a minute silence for Cllr Xan Collins who sadly passed away this morning.

Cllr Dr Byrd welcomed the three residents to the meeting and invited them to address the committee.

The first resident was concerned about the number of barbers that are now in the centre of Market Deeping. The Committee noted the resident’s concerns and would discuss the matter later in the meeting. The resident was informed that if there is a change of use and a licence is required this would be managed by the district council not the town council.

The second point that the first resident was concerned about was the proposal to build 1800 houses in the Deepings. If approved, the resident was very concerned about the impact this would have on Deepings already strained infrastructure. Cllr Dr Byrd informed that the Town Council had responded to South Kesteven District Council’s consultation regarding the draft Local Plan regulation 18. The Town Council had objected to all possible development sites in the Deepings due to a number of issues for example access to the health centre, road infrastructure, amenities and leisure facilities just to name a few.

The second and third residents were concerned about the number of road accidents that had taken place near the mini roundabout as vehicles exit from the petrol station on to Godsey Lane. The land on the right-hand side is overgrown and visibility to motorists is poor, the speed of the traffic travelling on Godsey Lane was also a concern.

Cllr Hughes as member of the public reported that a lady had tripped up outside a property on the High Street due to overgrown weeds overhanging the path. Cllr Dr Byrd informed that the resident should report this on Fixmystreet.

Cllr Dr Byrd thanked the members of the public for their attendance.

33. Chairman’s Welcome

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting at 7.40pm.

34. Apologies for Absences

Apologies for absence was received from Cllr Wey prior to the meeting.

35. To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011

There were no declarations of interest.

36. Minutes from the Planning and Highways Committee meeting dated 2 July 2025

It was RESOLVED unanimously to accept the minutes of the Planning and Highways Committee meeting held on 2 July 2025 as a true and accurate record. The Chairman signed the minutes.

37. Clerk’s Report

	Comments
03.07.25 The Town Centre clock order has been paused due to enquiries regarding planning permission. Cllr Dr Byrd and the Deputy Clerk had a discussion with the planning officer on 28 July who informed that as the new clock is 4500mm a planning application would be required. The previous clock was 4000mm and would be allowed under permitted development. A planning application has been submitted to SKDC.	The Committee noted.
Cllr Neilson has walked footpath 7 and kindly took some photos. During his walk it became apparent that some of the stiles were difficult to navigate due to overgrown shrubbery. The Deputy Clerk has reported this to LCC.	The Committee noted.
14.07.25 – Update regarding the no parking signs in the Market Place. An LCC enforcement officer called informing that to remove the signs stating no parking on a Saturday in the car park would require the support of the county councillor for Market Deeping who would be required to submit the request to LCC. The signs are under a legal traffic order and this could take up to 2 years to lift the Order if it has the support of the county councillor and LCC. The enforcement officer also informed that these signs are in place and valid and therefore vehicles parked in this area on a Saturday morning could be subject to a parking ticket.	It was RESOLVED unanimously to proceed with the request to the county councillor and LCC Highways asking if they would consider supporting the removal of the signs.
The bus shelters are being cleaned every 8 weeks. The Clerk met the contractor and reassured him that they looked good and that as they hadn’t been cleaned for a while they would get better after each clean.	The Committee noted.
MDTC’s response to SKDC Planning Policy Consultations – Local Plan Review – Regulation 18 proposed housing and mixed-use site allocations has been sent on 27 August via email and post. An acknowledgement has been received from SKDC.	The Committee noted. A copy of the response is located on the Town Council’s noticeboard and will be added to the Council’s website.

Cllr Dr Byrd reported that she had met and is assisting residents with regards to a retrospective planning application and hopes a solution to the various enforcement issues will be resolved.

38. Correspondence

Members had received a copy of the correspondence report prior to the meeting.

Correspondence to be noted – Received up to 3 September 2025
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1.	SKDC	07.07.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 30 June 2025 – 4 July 2025	Noted.
2.	LCC	08.07.25	Notification of temporary traffic regulation order – Market Deeping (Date Amendment) now taking place 18.08.25 – 29.08.58 Road closure order – Towngate East (Between Linchfield Road and a point 20m West)	Noted.
3.	SKDC	14.07.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 7 July 2025 – 11 July 2025	Noted.
4.	SKDC	21.07.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 14 July - 18 July 2025	Noted.
5.	SKDC	31.07.25	Agenda for Planning Committee, Thursday 31st July 2025, 1.00 pm	Noted.
6.	SKDC	28.07.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 21-25 July 2025	Noted.
7.	SKDC	29.07.25	Supplement: Additional information report to the agenda for Planning Committee, Thursday 31 July 2025, 1.00pm	Noted.
8.	SKDC	04.08.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 28 July and 1 August 2025	Noted.
9.	SKDC	11.08.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 4 August and 8 August 2025	Noted.
10.	Resident	11.8.25	Complaint re pokeweed forwarded to New River Retail’s management	Clerk referred to New River Retail to address.
11.	SKDC	18.08.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 11 August and 15 August 2025	Noted.
12.	SKDC	19.08.25	Minutes for Planning Committee, Thursday 31 July 2025, 1.00pm	Noted.
13.	SKDC	19.08.25	Agenda for Planning Committee, Thursday 28 August 2025, 1.00pm	Noted.
14.	SKDC	12.08.25	Notification of temporary traffic regulation order – Date Amendment – TTRO/TTR011161 Towngate East (Between Linchfield Road and a point 20m West) Period of Restriction: 22.09.25 – 03.10.25_	Noted and placed on the Town Council’s website.
15.	SKDC	26.08.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 18 August – 22 August 2025	Noted.
16.	SKDC	01.09.25	Record of valid planning applications registered between 26-29 August 2025	Noted.

Correspondence to be acted upon – Received up to 3 September 2025
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1	Resident	07.07.25	Resident enquiring if the no parking signs for Saturday mornings in the Market Place are still relevant.	07.07.25 Deputy Clerk contacted LCC to see if signs are still required. 14.07.25 LCC responded to remove the signs would require the support of the county councillor. The signs are under legal traffic order and this could take up to 2 years to lift if it has the support of the county councillor and LCC. The Committee RESOLVED unanimously to proceed with the request to the county councillor and LCC Highways to enquire if they would consider supporting the removal of the signs.
2	Resident	14.07.25	Public Footpath 8 which runs alongside the River Welland parallel to Stamford Road is overgrown and the path is getting narrower.	15.07.25 Deputy Clerk has reported it to Countryside Service, LCC and via Fixmystreet report reference 2849648. 13.08.25 Status changed to in progress 13.08.25 LCC Fixed
3	Resident via Cllr Byrd	30.07.25	Collisions at Godsey Lane roundabout and speeding traffic.	15.08.25 Cllr Byrd invited the resident to attend the next Planning and Highways Committee.
4	Resident via Cllr Byrd	11.08.25	The Orchard pavement is uneven and a hazard.	Reported to FixMyStreet by Cllr Byrd ref. 2852524 (also noted on the Highways Report)
5	Resident	16.08.25	Concern expressed that another barber shop had opened in Market Deeping. Resident would like to attend the next Full Council meeting to share his concerns.	19.08.25 A response was sent to the resident informing him of the dates of the next Planning and Highways Committee and Full Council meeting should he wish to attend either. Informed the resident that SKDC are the planning authority for the area.

39. Finance

a) Omega Report: Review of performance to date, budget/expenditure/income

The Clerk had provided members with a report prior to the meeting. Cllr Dr Byrd asked members if there were any comments on the omega report and there were none.

Cllr Dr Byrd informed that as there had been no issues with the grass cutting company this year asked if the committee would consider using the same company for 2026/27. It was RESOLVED unanimously to continue with the same grass cutting company for 2026/2027.

Cllr Neilson left the meeting at 7.55.

Planning

40. To consider the planning applications received up to 3 September 2025, as per SKDC Weekly Planning lists

Ref. no	Application details and address	MDTC response
S25/1200	Applicant: Mr Michael Gilbert Location: 23 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8DP Proposal: Single storey rear extension App Type: Householder SKDC deadline: 29 July 2025	SKDC Grants Planning Permission on 21.08.25
S25/0978	Applicant: Mr Mick Lovett Location: 17 High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8ED Proposal: Retrospective permission for replacement roof, raising of eaves and rebuild of existing chimney App Type: Listed Building Consent SKDC deadline: 31.07.25	The Committee agreed that if the work carried out is satisfactory to SKDC’s conservation officer and makes the property safe and prevents further dilapidation to the property then the committee have no objections.
S25/1251	Applicant: Mr and Mrs D Antoun Location: 10 Cedar Close, Market Deeping, PE6 8DB Proposal: Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation App Type: Householder SKDC deadline: 31.07.25	SKDC Grants Planning Permission on 28.08.25
S25/1352	Applicant: Mr K Beehoo and Ms S Hales Colin Teanby Location: 25 Rockingham Close, Market Deeping, PE6 8BY Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory and construction of new rear extension App Type: Householder SKDC deadline: 18.08.25	The Committee had no comment.
S25/1376	Applicant: Johnson Location: 28 Towngate West, Market Deeping, PE6 8DG Proposal: Remove dead Ash tree (red), remove deadwood from Monkey Puzzle tree (blue), crown raise Horse Chestnut tree (green) to 4m and reduce Yew tree (yellow) by approx. 2.5m in height and 2m laterally App Type: Works to TPO Tree(s) SKDC deadline: 12.08.25	SKDC Refused the works to trees protected by a tree preservation order on 01.09.25.
S24/1600	Applicant: Mr R Peters Location: Lake View Caravan Storage, Northfield Road East, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8GX Proposal: Erection of pet crematorium building and veterinary services building with associated access and car parking. Change of use of existing crematorium to residential (C3). App Type: Full Planning Permission SKDC deadline: 22.08.25	The Committee had no comment.
S25/1430	Applicant: Maigan Colbert Location: Rose Lodge Care Home, 35A Church Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8AN Proposal: Section 211 Notice to remove deadwood from Paper Birch trees (T1 and T2) and reduce northern canopies as well as removing deadwood from Ash tree (T4), raising canopy of Lawson Cypress (T5), severing ivy at base of other Lawson Cypress (T6), reducing canopy, severing ivy and removing soil from mainstem of Leyland Cypress (T7), removing Norway Spruce (T9) and severing ivy at base of Apple tree (T10). App Type: Trees in CA – Section 211 Notice. SKDC deadline: 19.08.25	SKDC allowed the work on 21.08.25
S25/1435	Applicant: Julie Location: Glebe Park/John Eve Playing field/East field, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8GX Proposal: Section 211 Notice to crown raise Plum tree (0GNC), Chestnut tree (0GND), Lime trees (0GNE, 0GL0, 0GL1 and 0GL2), Cherry trees (0GP3, 0GP4 and 0GPJ), Hawthorn trees (0GK0 and 0GKN), Field Maple (0GKK), Oak trees (0GKX and 0GLL), Walnut trees (0GL8 and 0GL4) and Ash tree (0GLR). Clear street furniture and crown raise Field Maples (0GK2 and 0GK4). Remove epicormic growth from Lime tree (0GL2) and reduce Oak tree (0GW3) by 1 metre. App Type: Trees in CA – Section 211 Notice SKDC deadline: 19.08.25	The Committee had no comment.
S25/1434	Applicant: Julie Location: Glebe Park/John Eve Playing field/East field, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8GX Proposal: Crow lift Oak tree (0GPW) and clear away from highway, remove epicormic growth from Chestnut tree (0GPP), clear Chestnut tree (0GPQ) away from highway, crown raise Chestnut trees (0GPR and 0GWA), crown raise Maple tree (0GPS). shorten stems of Chestnut tree (0GPW), crown raise Oak tree (0GN6). App Type: Works to TPO trees SKDC deadline: 20.08.25	SKDC approved the works on trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order on 01.09.25
S25/1198	Applicant: Karl Eve Location: 49 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8LQ Proposal: Change of use from agricultural and commercial yard to open storage App type: Full planning Permission SKDC deadline: 3rd September 2025	The Committee had no comment.
S25/1400	Applicant: Mr Kallum Errico Location: Willow House, 47 Halfleet, Market Deeping, PE6 8DB Proposal: Installation of new drop kerb App Type: Full Planning Permission SKDC deadline: 09.09.25	The Committee had no objection to the installation of a new drop kerb but noted on the plans there is a garage and as yet no planning application had been received regarding this.
S25/1384	Applicant: Wildstone Estates Limited Location: BP, Market Deeping Service Station, Peterborough Road, Langtoft, Lincolnshire Proposal: Erection of a freestanding illuminated advertising display App Type: Advertisement Consent SKDC deadline: 12.09.25	The Committee had no objection to the advertising display but do object to the proposed location due to the distraction this may cause to drivers.
S25/1495	Applicant: Mr and Mrs Stroud Location: 12 Woodcroft Close, Market Deeping, PE6 8BT Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension App Type: Householder SKDC deadline: 18.09.25	The Committee had no comment.
S25/1573	Applicant: Mr Nick Annis Location: The Cedars, 82 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AL Proposal: Repointing chimney and elevations, removing cementitious mortar, minor stone repairs where necessary App Type: Listed Building Consent SKDC deadline: 23.09.25	The Committee had no objection to the proposal if it was in keeping with the area and it satisfies SKDC’s conservation officer.
S25/1405	Applicant: Mr Richard Dawson Location: 70 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AL Proposal: Replacement of the casement window in the living room on the ground floor, to the rear of the house, on the North facing wall. App Type: Listed Building Consent SKDC deadline: 24.09.25	The Committee had no comment.

41. Planning applications and their results received up to the 3 September 2025

Ref No.	Application details and address	SKDC Decision
S25/0931	Applicant: Mr Scott Pritchard Location: 9 Halfleet, Market Deeping Proposal: Submission of details reserved by Condition 3 (Sustainability) of planning permission S22/2377 Date received: 21.05.25 Decision date: 10.07.25	Submitted details are acceptable.
S25/0981	Applicant: Gail Location: John Eve Park John Eve Way, Market Deeping, PE6 8LJ Proposal: Section 211 Notice to raise 2 cherry trees by approximately 12/15 feet, pull back 3 maples trees to give clearance of 2-4m and also reduce the height of certain limbs by 3-4m, thirdly, remove 1 decaying rowan tree near Oak Grove Date received: 28.05.25 Decision date: Work allowed 16 July 2025	Work allowed 16 July 2025
S25/0952	Applicant: Mr S Robinson Location: The Old Maltings, 9 Stamford Road, Market Deeping Proposal: Install conservatory to the rear of the property Date received: 23.05.25 Decision date: 18.07.25	Permission has been refused
S25/0953	Applicant: Mr S Robinson Location: The Old Maltings, 9 Stamford Road, Market Deeping Proposal: Install conservatory to the rear of the property Date received: 23.05.25 Decision date: 18.07.25	Consent has been refused
S25/0824	Applicant: Jonathan Brewell Location: 22 High Street, Market Deeping Proposal: Retrospective planning permission for shop signage Date received: 02.05.25 Decision date: 18.07.25	Consent has been granted
S25/0460	Applicant: Mr Nick Annis Location: The Cedars, 82 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AL Proposal: Replacement of all windows and guttering to the rear. Date received: 17.03.25 Decision date: 22.07.25	Consent has been granted
S24/0504	Applicant: Mr Jega Rajuratnam Location: 14 High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8EB Proposal: 1 X condenser unit to be installed at the rear of the property, unit to be repositioned from ground level to the pitched roof above Date received: 07.05.24 Decision date: 31.07.25	Permission has been refused
S25/1069	Applicant: Mrs Dee Cox Location: 27 Meadway, Market Deeping, PE6 8BE Proposal: Single storey, pitched roof, rear extension. Date received: 10.06.25 Decision date: 05.08.25	Grants Planning Permission
S24/2110	Applicant: SKDC Corporate Projects Location: Wellington Way, Market Deeping, PE6 8LW Proposal: Erection of 11 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping Date received: 25.02.25 Decision date: 15.08.25	Grants Planning Permission
S25/0889	Applicant: Mr Terry Scott Location: 89 High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8ED Proposal: Extension and alterations to coffee shop/tea room to café to include preparation of light food menus Date received: 14.05.25 Decision date: 19.08.25	Grants Planning Permission
S25/1200	Applicant: Mr Michael Gilbert Location: 23 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8DP Proposal: Single storey rear extension Date received: 26.06.25 Decision date: 21.08.25	Grants Planning Permission
S25/1430	Applicant: Maigan Colbert Location: Rose Lodge Care Home, 35A Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN Proposal: Section 211 Notice to remove deadwood from Paper Birch trees (T1 and T2) and reduce northern canopies as well as removing deadwood from Ash Tree (T4), raising canopy of Lawson Cypress (T5), severing ivy at base of other Lawson Cypress (T6), reducing canopy, severing ivy and removing soil from mainstem of Leyland Cypress (T7), removing Norway Spruce (T9) and severing ivy at base of Apple tree (T10). Date received: 05.08.25 Decision date: Work allowed 21.08.25	Work allowed 21.08.25
S25/1251	Applicant: Mr and Mrs D Antoun Location: 10 Cedar Close, Market Deeping, PE6 8DB Proposal: Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation Date received: 03.07.25 Decision date: 28.08.25	Grants Planning Permission
S25/1434	Applicant: Julie Location: Glebe Park/John Eve Field/New Cemetery/East Field Proposal: Crow lift Oak tree (0GPW) and clear away from highway, remove epicormic growth from Chestnut tree (0GPP), clear Chestnut tree (0GPQ) away from highway, crown raise Chestnut trees (0GPR and 0GWA), crown raise Maple tree (0GPS) shorten stems of Chestnut tree 0(GPW), crow raise Oak tree (0GN6). Date received: 06.08.25 Decision date: 01.09.25	Work allowed 1st September 2025
S25/1376	Applicant: Johnson Location: 28 Towngate West, Market Deeping, PE6 8DG Proposal: Remove dead Ash tree (red), remove deadwood from Monkey Puzzle tree (blue), crown raise Horse Chestnut tree (green) to 4m and reduce Yew tree (yellow) by approx. 2.5m in height and 2m laterally Name of TPO: TPO-381 – Front Garden of 28 Towngate West, Market Deeping Date received: 21.07.25 Decision date: 01.09.25	Refusal of works to trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

42. For members to review the monitoring of approved planning applications

S23/2350 - Cllr Dr Byrd reported that she would assess the lights when it is dark.

Highways

43. For members to review reported highways issues.

The Deputy Clerk had circulated a copy of the Highways issue report prior to the meeting.

MDTC Reported Highway Issues – Planning & Highways Committee – up to 3 September 2025
No.	Highway Issue	Date reported	Reported to	Response
1	Halfleet (between St Guthlac’s Church and Towngate) – Significant carriageway deterioration.	22/07/20	LCC Ref 373932	Fix my street details below 23/07/20 – Investigating 23/07/20 – In Progress 25/11/20 – Action scheduled 04/01/21 – Chased up by District Cllr 18/02/21 – In Progress 10.12.21 – LCC reported fixed 05.01.22 Cllr Shelton advised that he would check that the road had been repaired. 07.12.22 – P&H Cttee to check if the work had been carried out by LCC, if not resubmit request for the repair work. As requested, the Deputy Clerk has written to the county Councillor for Market Deeping and awaiting a response. Discussed with Senior Highways Officer from LCC on 2 May – awaiting feedback 02.06.23 – LCC highways have visited the site and have confirmed that repair work is required. This will be programmed in but could not give a date at this time. 10.02.25 – LCC highways informed that the whole road along Halfleet and Church Street will be resurfaced, which is an increase to the original programme but no timescale could be given.
2	Increase in traffic/parking on Godsey Lane following the relocation of the post office. Concern expressed by residents that it is unsafe for pedestrians.		LCC	*Meeting took place with Cllr Shelton, Cllr Dr Byrd, Cllr Mrs Jones, Deputy Clerk and the Senior Highways Officer, LCC on 2 May, awaiting feedback. 12.06.23 LCC informed that a written forward planning brief for the parking restrictions to be reviewed outside the post office and around the junction had been sent to the county councillor for approval. Once approved it can be submitted to be included on the programme of works. As it is a substantial programme they cannot provide a timeframe at present. 27.02.24 – Deputy Clerk requested an update from LCC highways. 05.06.24 – Deputy Clerk reported that LCC Highways were following this up. 25.09.24 – Deputy Clerk requested an update from LCC regarding the parking restrictions near the post office and pedestrian crossing points. 26.09.24 – LCC checking on progress. Nov/Dec 24 - Safe crossing points have been installed on Godsey Lane.
3	Pavement Gap – Northfield Road	02.05.23	LCC	*As above – ongoing
4	Quiet Lane Status – Millfield Road	02.05.23		*As above - ongoing
5	Stamford Road – trees over the edge of the highways, obstructing view of oncoming traffic for vehicles turning right	05.06.23	FixMyStreet 461231 491478	05.06.23 – LCC have updated this work out to one of their delivery gangs. LCC will inform when the job is completed. 19.07.23 – LCC update “A quick note to let you know that we’re taking enforcement action. This type of action can take a long time to complete so whilst it might not look like we’re working on the issue, we’re being busy behind the scenes. Thanks for your patience. As this progresses, we’ll update you when we can.” 10.11.23 – LCC The work’s finished and the issue is now resolved. 06.12.23 – P&H informed that this hasn’t been done and requested that this is raised again with LCC. 31.01.24 – Reported to LCC via FixMyStreet 31.01.24 – LCC reported that they are taking enforcement action and this type of action can take a long time to complete so whilst it might not look like we’re working on the issue, we’re being busy behind the scenes. Status changed to closed.
6	Stamford Road – Cllrs request for double yellow lines to be installed outside the two new houses due to the narrowness of the road. The yellow lines would not be installed outside existing properties.	06.06.23	LCC	07.07.23 - LCC will review this request once the building work has been completed but believes the narrowing of the road actually is a natural form of traffic calming.
7	Bend on Northfield Road into Blenheim Way.			06.09.23 P&H Cttee requested this be listed on the Highways report for monitoring. The Committee have raised this as an area of concern with LCC on previous occasions. 02.02.24 – Two road incidents took place on Friday 2 February 2024. A business in the area has copied in LCC, Police, Lincs Road Safety Partnership and the district councillor. 09.02.23 Two further road incidents reported by local business to LCC/Police/District Councillor. 12.02.24 Deputy Clerk contacted LCC Highways as per P&H Cttee’s request for immediate safety measures to be installed at this location. 21.02.24 – LCC responded and informed that they have carried out interim measures to address concerns, including lining improvements and vegetation clearance so warning signs are more visible. Works are underway to review the speed limit on Northfield Road and works are also planned to re-texture the road surface and improve skid resistance later this year. 01.05.24 – LCC consulting on reducing the speed limit to 40mph on Northfield Road. 01.05.24 – P&H Ctte resolved unanimously to request that the speed limit is reduced to 30mph due to the new housing development and future housing developments along Northfield Road. 29.05.24 – Consultation response sent from P&H Cttee to LCC.
8	Resident – SKDC lamp post 11, front cover open. Location: St Guthlac’s Avenue, Market Deeping	25.10.23	SKDC	25.10.23 SKDC investigating. Taped up by Park Keepers as an interim measure.
9	Light not working near Tescos.	20.02.24		Clerk contacted and requested superstore repair as Town Council had received a number of concerns about the light not working. Lamp is not managed by LCC and appears to be on the superstore land. 23.2.23 Tesco’s have reported light to their maintenance team and will advise when work has been carried out.
10	Cllr reported a broken bench located in St Guthlac’s Avenue. The bench is not owned by MDTC	04.10.24	FixMyStreet Ref 4198498	SKDC referred the matter to LCC.
11	Old Baston Fen Road accessed from Outgang Road	3.3.25	FixMyStreet Ref 7211855
12	Flytipping – Greatford cut	4.3.25	FixMyStreet Ref 7222692
13	3 dead trees along Millfield Road	03.07.25	FixMyStreet Ref 2848553	04.07.25 LCC reported that this issue is more complicated than they first thought. They will need to do further investigations and will let MDTC know the situation as soon as they can. 08.07.25 LCC completed their investigation and works are now planned. 10.07.25 Cllr Steel informed that there are more trees along Millfield Road that are dead and need to be assessed. 10.07.25 Deputy Clerk updated Fixmystreet that there are dead trees along the whole of Millfield Road that needs to be assessed. 10.07.25 LCC informed the highways team have issued this work out to one of their delivery gangs and will let the council know when the job has been completed.
14	Earlier in the year a tree fell across Stamford Road due to strong winds. The tree was removed from the road and laid on the verge, there are still a lot of chopped branches on the verge which needs clearing.	03.07.25	FixMyStreet Ref 2848556	03.07.25 LCC logged the report. 21.07.25 LCC are sorry but they are not taking immediate action with this report because their current resources are extremely limited and have to focus their enforcement on matters of a significant danger or nuisance to road users. LCC will, however, continue to monitor the site during their routine inspections and will review the situation.
15	Resident reported that Public Footpath 8 alongside the River Welland running parallel to Stamford Road is overgrown and needs trimming back. Lots of nettles on the river bank.	14.07.25	Fixmystreet Ref 2849648	15.7.25 – LCC logged the report. 15.07.25 – LCC investigating. 24.07.25 – LCC informed issue has turned out to be more complicated than we first thought. LCC need to take this on for more investigation and will let the council know the situation as soon as they can. 13.08.25 – LCC reported fixed.
16	Resident reported that trees near the bus shelter located on Godsey Lane on the left heading to Towngate East are overhanging the footpath and obscuring the bus shelter.	29.07.25	Fixmystreet Ref 2851034	29.07.25 – LCC are investigating. 29.07.25 – LCC reported fixed. The Deputy Clerk reported that the park-keepers had tided the area up following LCC trimming back the trees. Cllr Dr Byrd thanked the park-keepers for doing this piece of work.
17	Resident reported that The Orchard pavement is a trip hazard due to uneven surface.	11.08.25	Fixmystreet Ref 2852524	13.08.25 – Reported by Cllr Dr Byrd on Fixmystreet 13.08.25 – LCC investigating.
18	Police had received a call from a resident regarding the St Georges’s flag being painted on mini roundabouts in the Deepings. Police requested that this is brought to LCC’s attention.	26.08.25	Fixmystreet Ref 4206937	26.08.25 – Deputy Clerk emailed LCC to make them aware. 27.08.25 – LCC logged it on Fixmystreet 4206937

Conservation Area

44. For members to receive an update regarding speed devices (PB)

Members had received, prior to the meeting, a briefing note following a meeting which had taken place between Lincolnshire Highways, Deeping St James Parish Council and Cllr Dr Byrd. The briefing note outlined the preferred supplier of solar speed indicator devices (SIDs) which would cost £8820.00 including VAT for three devices. The Deputy Clerk had contacted other suppliers and the preferred supplier identified by LCC and the committee deemed to be the best suited. As the (SIDs) are heavy they require a separate post which will be installed by Lincolnshire County Council at a cost of £300 per post. The Highways Officer had identified three locations where the SIDs could be installed: -

• Replace the existing device on Stamford Road with a solar speed indicator and move the existing indicator to an appropriate place on Godsey Lane.

• Peterborough Road coming in from Bourne, location just inside the 30mph speed limit, just prior to the Towngate East/West junction.

• Towngate East – there is a good location almost opposite Blenheim Way.

It was RESOLVED unanimously to purchase 3 new solar speed indicator devices from the preferred supplier at £8820 including VAT and the three supporting posts at £300 each and install the devices at the locations suggested by the Highways Officer. This would be ratified at the next Full Council meeting.

Conservation Area

45. For members to review any issues relating to the Conservation area

Cllr Dr Byrd reported that a couple of cars had been parking partly on the pavement close to the Church Street pedestrian crossing.

46. For members to review any matters arising from the public session

Increase in barbers in the Deepings – the committee had noted the concerns of the resident and it was agreed that members would carry out some research to consider the government and crime agency views on this matter.

Godsey Lane Accidents - It was agreed that once the new solar speed indicator devices had been received and installed, the existing speed devices would be relocated on Godsey Lane. Cllr Dr Byrd would carry out a site visit to check the road markings are clear and signage is sufficient at the mini roundabout on Godsey Lane’s exit/entrance into the petrol station. The exit from the petrol station is visibly impaired by trees and shrubbery. It was agreed that contact should be made with the owner to request if they would consider trimming the trees and shrubbery back.

47. To consider items for inclusion on the agenda for the next meeting

• Government and Crime Agency views on barbers

• SKDC’s policy - Shop fronts in a conservation area

There being no other business, Cllr Dr Byrd thanked everybody for their attendance and closed the meeting at 9.05pm.

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