Allotments
The Trusthorpe allotment site continues to be effectively managed by Trusthorpe Allotment Gardens Association. All plots at the Sutton allotments are occupied.
Bank Account Balances
| Community Account (general account) as at 07.12.2017 | £170,249.43 |
| High Interest Account as at 07.12.2017 | £97,326.31 |
| Mayor’s Charity Account(2015/16) as at 30.06.2016 | £1,301.78 |
| Mayor’s Charity Fundraising (2016/17) as at 31.03.2017 | £3,338.82 |
| Trust Account (Dales) as at 28.09.2017 | £8,048.31 |
| Nationwide Account (old/dormant acc) | £36.57 |
Beach Huts
The 2017 Mablethorpe beach hut season proved popular and bookings for 2018 continue at a steady pace. The working group met on 4th December and recommendations will be discussed at the Town Council meeting on 18th December 2018.
CCTV 7 Partnership
An emergency meeting of the CCTV 7 Towns Partnership was held in early December and updates will be reported back as soon as possible.
Cemetery (Trusthorpe)
The grave levelling and re-turfing of graves commenced at the end of September and will continue during the winter period.
Clerks News
The publication of the next Clerk’s News will be on 29th January 2018; anyone having relevant council information they wish to be included, please forward for consideration to the office.
Coastal Community Challenge (Big Local)
The Town Council continues to work in partnership with CCC to explore the development of a park/play area in the parish. The Christmas Extravaganza held on 9th December proved very popular and a big thank you is extended to all those who assisted on the day. Information on CCC activities is available via www.coastalcommunitychallenge.co.uk individual elected Members are encouraged to attend CCC meetings in their own right.
Emergency Plan
The Town Council Emergency Plan has been reviewed and accepted by LCC for completion and will be presented at a future meeting of the Town Council for final review and formal adoption.
Flood Awareness
Residents are encouraged to consider the following three key ways to further prepare for possible future flooding:
- Ensure they are signed up to get free flood warnings to their home/mobile phone, text and email –so that if they are at work or on holiday the message can reach them. This is easy to do by:
- Calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188
- Registering online at www.gov.uk/flood
- Encourage their friends, neighbours and relatives to complete personal flood plans to ensure they know steps to take before a flood or when a flood warning is issued.
- Volunteer to be part of the Emergency Planning Group who work on the Parish Community Emergency Plan and Resource Directory and assist in the event of emergencies within the parish.
Those who have previously signed up should check their contact details are correct.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2018
Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked within the parish in 2018; the event will be held on Saturday 27th January 2017 in Mablethorpe Library & CAP and further details will follow.
Keep Lincolnshire Moving
Residents are encouraged to report potholes, faulty street lights or damaged paving problems they encounter. In the first instance, new highways faults should be reported online at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/faultreporting, while for general enquiries you should email cschighways@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 782070.
LCC Highways – What highways schemes would you like to see in your division?
LCC Councillor Davies, Executive Councillor for Highways, Transport & IT is asking for input and ideas where you feel LCC Highways could make improvements and what highways schemes would you like to see in your local area. This will be the planning agenda in January 2018.
Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC)
The LALC news 163 has been published with listings for training events in 2018 released; please note all Councillor requests for training must be made via the Town Council office.
Mablethorpe Market & NABMA
Mablethorpe Market continues to operate to capacity with no reportable issues. The Christmas event in Sutton on Sea, held on 8th December was warmly received by the public. The latest annual NABMA report is available online: www.nabma.com/publications/nabma
Men’s Shed Project
The Men’s Shed planning permission was recently granted and the official opening will take place during January 2018.
St Mary’s Conservation Area
Regular Health & Safety testing and emission recording continues to be undertaken by ELDC, and the Environment Agency continues to monitor the site. The pond clearance remains outstanding.
VAT
The Town Council has registered for VAT to ensure it complies with legislation pertaining to business transactions.
Mayoral Duties
The Mayor/Consort and the Deputy Mayor/Consort have attended over 80 civic events in the parish and across Lincolnshire since May 2017.
Festive Opening Hours
The office will close at: 12 noon on Friday 22nd December and re-open on Wednesday 27th December and close at 12 noon on Friday 29th December 2017 and re-open on Tuesday 2nd January 2018.
On behalf of the Mayor, Cllr Tony Mee, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Steve Palmer and staff members, I wish you all compliments of the season and sincere wishes for a healthy and peaceful 2018.