Allotments
The Trusthorpe allotment site continues to be effectively managed by Trusthorpe Allotment Gardens Association and all plots at the Sutton allotments are occupied.
Bank Account Balances
| Community Account (general account) as at 18.01.2018 | £129,071.78 |
| High Interest Account as at 18.01.2018 | £97,347.50 |
| Mayor’s Charity Account(2015/16-GC) as at 30.05.2016 | £1,301.78 |
| Mayor’s Charity Fundraising (2016/17) as at 30.05.2017 | £1,269.46 |
| Mayor’s Charity Fundraising (2016/17) as at 29.12.2017 | £638.23 |
| Trust Account (Dales) as at 28.09.2017 | £8,063.68 |
| Nationwide Account (old/dormant acc) | £36.57 |
Beach Huts
The Mablethorpe beach huts are currently being refurbished and will be ready for occupation for the Easter weekend. Bookings for 2018 continue at a steady pace and recommendations for pricing for 2018 will be discussed at the Town Council meeting scheduled for 29th January 2018.
CCTV 7 Partnership
A further CCTV 7 Towns Partnership was held in early January and the next is scheduled for February 10th. CCTV will be an agenda item at the Town Council meeting in February 2018.
Cemetery (Trusthorpe)
The grave levelling and re-turfing of graves continues and footpaths will be discussed by the next meeting of the working group in February/March 2018.
Clerks News
The publication of the next Clerk’s News will be on 19th February 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. Proposals for 2018 partnership events will be discussed and reported back during the next few months. 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 is to be discussed at the Town Council meeting scheduled for 29th January 2018 and a redacted plan will be presented at the meeting of the Town Council in February.
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
- Complete your personal flood plan and encourage your friends, neighbours and relatives to complete personal flood plans, ensuring they know measures to take before or when a flood warning is issued.
- Consider volunteering to be part of the Emergency Planning Group that works with the Parish Community Emergency Plan Team to assist in the event of emergencies within the parish.
Those who have previously signed upshould check their contact details are correct.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2018
The Holocaust Memorial Day event was held on Saturday 27th January 2017; this moving and poignant event was attended by over 60 people.
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/fault reporting, while for general enquiries you should email cschighways@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 782070.
Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC)
The LALC news 163 has been published with listings for training events in 2018 released; please note: 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 market had to be cancelled on 11th January due to high winds and occupation has been low due to trader illness and authorised absence. The latest annual NABMA report is available online: www.nabma.com/publications/nabma
Men’s Shed Project
The Men’s Shed project continues to go from strength to strength. 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 survey has been carried out and further remedial and reinstatement works are necessary to ensure the pond is completed by spring 2018.
VAT
The Town Council has registered for VAT and the first return will be completed by 31st January 2018 to ensure compliance with legislation pertaining to ‘business’ transactions.
Mayoral Duties
The Mayor/Consort and the Deputy Mayor/Consort have attended over 88 civic events in the parish and across Lincolnshire since May 2017.