Ruskington Parish Council

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of Ruskington Parish Council held on Tuesday 11 October 2023 at the Winchelsea Centre, High Street North Ruskington, NG34 9DY at 7pm.

County and District Councillor Wright had previously advised that due to his attendance at a North Kesteven Engagement Event he would be late arriving.

No members of the public were present.

The Chairman opened the meeting at 7.00pm.

1. Apologies for absence.

Cllr Cotter was unable to attend the meeting due to representing the Council at an NKDC Engagement event and had sent her apologies. 

Action: The Council RESOLVED to accept Cllr Cotter’s valid apology. Proposed by Cllr Cox, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.

2. To receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011- being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests.

None were declared at this time.

3. To approve as a correct record the notes of the meeting held on Tuesday 12 September 2023.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the notes of the meeting as accurate Minutes. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Jennings and approved unanimously.

The Chairman signed the Minutes.

4. Financial Matters (Please see Appendix A)

Council raised a question regarding the loan payment to NKDC as this appeared to be for dog waste bins. [Post-meeting note: The RFO confirmed the payment was repayment towards the loan to purchase the office property but had been mis-titled by NKDC.] 

   4.1. To consider approval of payments made since the last meeting held on 12 September 2023.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve all the payments following confirmation of the loan payment to NKDC. Proposed by Cllr Jennings, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.

   4.2. To consider approval of the bank reconciliations for July, August and September 2023.

Due to ongoing issues with the new accounting software, only the bank reconciliation for July was available at the meeting. The bank reconciliations for August and September would be considered at the November meeting. Executive reports on financial matters would be available from the November meeting.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the bank reconciliation for July 2023. Proposed by Cllr Tomlinson, seconded by Cllr Cox and approved unanimously.

   4.3. To receive the annual report from the External Auditor (PKF Littlejohn LLP) for FY 2022-2023. 

The auditor’s opinion was that all proper practices had been undertaken and all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements had been met.

   4.4. To receive an update on the funding award from Quickline for the sensory garden.

Quickline had awarded Council £1,250.00 to develop a sensory garden within the community garden. The funds had not yet been received. It was agreed that Cllr Ditch, Cllr Trolley and the RFO would be part of the presentation and publicity for the funding award.

5. To receive an update on co-option to Ruskington Parish Council.

An application pack and invitation to observe a meeting and meet with the Chairman and Clerk had been issued to a resident who had expressed an interest in co-option to Council.

6. To consider / approve the policies below following review and recommended amendments.

These had been reviewed and the formatting corrected a required.

   6.1. Flushing & Purging policy

   6.2. Volunteer policy

   6.3. Advertising policy

   6.4. Cemetery Regulations

   6.5. Complaints policy

Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve and adopt policies 6.1 to 6.5 above, following agreed amendments. Proposed by Cllr Jennings, seconded by Cllr Trolley and approved unanimously.

7.  To consider the following grant applications from village clubs and groups and agree the awards. (Information circulated prior to the meeting.)

It was noted that no community groups had applied for funding. Ways to promote the funding and encourage applications to be discussed as part of the communication review and strategy. A possible increase in the amount of funding to be awarded was to be considered as part of the budgeting for the 2024-2025 financial year.

1. Parochial Church Council - Christmas Lunch for residents

Action: The Council RESOLVED to award £500.00 to All Saints Church to provide a Christmas Day lunch for residents in need, living alone, infirm, or impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Cox and approved unanimously.

2. Methodist Chapel – Warm Space Initiative

Action: The Council RESOLVED to award £500.00 to the Methodist Chapel to provide refreshments and activities for the warm Space Initiative as this developed into a Wellbeing Hub. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Bain and approved unanimously.

   7.1. To consider a donation to The Conservation Volunteers who have provided the Council with 2,250 trees, hedging plants, and canes at no cost over the last two years.

Action: Further information on The Conservation Volunteers was required. A formal thank you to be sent with an invitation to submit a grant application.

8. To review the risk assessment for the community garden and amend as required.

A detailed Risk Assessment had been produced to consider all possible risks. This included access to the garden from the parish office yard and the Co-op carpark, and had been approved by the Council’s insurance company.

   8.1. To consider access to the community garden via the office yard for members of the public, RPC staff, and users of the offices at the rear of the parish office.

Concerns had been raised about access to the garden via the yard.  Various options were discussed at length, including the possibility of removing the raised bed on the left of the steps (when facing the steps) to create a path to enable public access plus erecting a tall fence to screen the bins and separate the path from the working area of the yard. Access via the yard could be diverted to the Co-op carpark when equipment was being moved or the yard was in use. Another possibility was the creation of an entrance gate from Pinfold Way. This would require permission from NKDC and Lincolnshire Co-op.

Action: Councillors agreed to visit the garden and yard on 11 October at 12.30pm (lunch time for councillors who worked).  The access would be reviewed again once the renovation works had been completed and the raised circular flower bed had been removed.

9.  To consider Council purchasing the office kitchen directly to keep within the £2,000 allocated.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to purchase a kitchen directly to keep within the budget. A hot water tap was to be purchased rather than use a wall mounted drinking water heater. Proposed by Cllr Tomlinson, seconded by Cllr Cox and approved unanimously.

   9.1. To consider the installation of the kitchen by either contractor or Council.  The cost for installation has been previously approved by Council.

Action: The Council RESOLVED that councillors and the Caretaker for Buildings would install the kitchen. Proposed by Cllr Cox, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.

10. To consider the purchase of a DAB radio for the parish office at a cost of £44.99.

Action: Council RESOLVED to purchase a DAB radio for the parish office at a cost of £44.99. Proposed by Cllr Bain, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.

   10.1. To consider the expenditure of £202.96 incl VAT for an annual PPL & PRS licence (backdated from 1 February 2023) to play a radio in an office that it available to the public.

There would be an additional fee of £85 for a DAB radio licence.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the expenditure for the PPL and PRS licences and the additional fee for the DAB radio licence. Proposed by Cllr Jennings, seconded by Cllr Bain and approved unanimously. 

11. To consider a communication strategy for the Council to include the Signpost magazine, social media, communications and dignity at work policies.

   11.1. To review and consider the future of the Signpost magazine.

   11.2. To consider the best ways to share information with residents.

   11.3. To consider forming a working party to review the communication strategy. 

Action: The Council RESOLVED to create a communication strategy for Council which would include a review of the Signpost magazine and the best ways to share information with residents. Cllr Bain agreed to take the lead on this and to meet with the Administration Assistant before the November meeting to agree the way forward. Proposed by Cllr Tomlinson, seconded by Cllr Trolley and approved unanimously.

12.  To receive an update on the vouchers and quotes to help reduce the costs of installing an electric charging point at the parish office.

Vouchers for £350.00 towards the cost of installation would only be issued when the details of the firm installing the charging points was known. The VAT could be reclaimed if the charging point was only used for the parish van.

   12.1. To consider the installation of an electric vehicle charging point at the parish office.

Three quotes had been obtained. Two of the electricians had made site visits.

Action: The Council RESOLVED for Imp Electrical Company to supply and install an electric vehicle charging point at the parish office at a cost of £1,165.20 (including VAT and without the £350.00 voucher). Proposed by Cllr Jennings, seconded by Cllr Cox and approved with six votes for and one abstention.

   12.2. To consider the lease of a Mercedes Benz eVito L2 electric van, to extend the lease of the current diesel vehicle, or to lease a new, non-electric van.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to lease a Mercedes Benz eVito L2 electric van. Depending on the lead time for the van and installation of the EV charging point, the lease for the current van could be extended for a further 6 months. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved with votes six votes for and one abstention.

13. To consider planting a hawthorn hedge, at no cost to council and with minimal maintenance, along the outside of the fence at the community garden, with the consent of North Kesteven District Council.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to plant a hawthorn hedge outside the fence at the community garden. Proposed by Cllr Jennings, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.

14. To consider a 2025 calendar competition, with residents invited to submit images of Ruskington.

Action: The Council agreed to organise a photographic calendar competition for 2025. It was agreed that Cllr Cox would research terms & conditions and terms of reference and ownership rights of the images prior to the next meeting on 14 November 2023.

At 8.46pm County and District Councillor Wright arrived at the meeting.

15. To receive an update on the broadband improvements for the parish office and agree the next steps.

Quickline had been unable to advise if they could install broadband to the office due to a Section 58 Restriction for Manor Street and the need to meet the stringent requirements of LCC Highways to make good the road and pavement once the work was completed. In February 2024 the Council’s phone line and broadband would automatically switch to BT.

Action: Council RESOLVED to ask the current provider if there were any faults with the office broadband; to continue with the switch to BT and then review an extra line to the rear of the property and upgrade if required. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.

16. To receive the arrangements for Remembrance Sunday (12 November 2023) following a meeting held on 26 September 2023 with Rev’d Jenkins.

Information had been circulated with the order of events on the day. Cllr Cox, following his LANTRA training, was the point of contact on the day. The landlady at the Shoulder of Mutton was managing the volunteers, Cllr Tomlinson was collecting and returning the road closure barriers and the poppy wreath had arrived at the office. The only tasks now required for the Council were for the caretakers to erect the advance notice of the road closures two weeks before the 12 November, to ensure the Garden of Remembrance was prepared, and for information to be shared on social media. Correspondence from a resident (the former Chairman of Council) had been circulated and Council agreed that he could lay a wreath on the War Memorial in the cemetery.

   16.1. To consider any improvements for the Garden of Remembrance, including the gravel path to suppress weed growth.

Photos of the garden and path had previously been circulated.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to purchase one ton of gravel for the paths to suppress the weed growth. Proposed by Cllr Cox, seconded by Cllr Jennings and approved unanimously.           

17. To consider request by the Ruskington Athletic Football Club (RAFC) to install a whiteboard in the changing rooms.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to permit RAFC to install a whiteboard in the changing rooms and for the wall to be made good on its removal.  Proposed by Cllr Cox, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.

   17.1. To consider a request by the Sleaford Barge Netball Team to store their bibs and netballs in the Pavilion.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to allow the netball team to store the netball posts, bibs and balls in the external storeroom at the pavilion.  Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Jennings and approved unanimously.

18. To consider / approve the quote for two village entrance signs from the signwriters approved at the meeting held on 12 September 2023.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the quote for the two village signs from Allen Signs at a cost of up to £3,500. As the signs had not been included in the budget for the current fiscal year, they could not be ordered or erected until April 2024. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Cox and approved unanimously.

19. Planning – Applications received since the last meeting

      a. Application Reference: 23/1075/HOUS

Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension. Location: 60 Station Road Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9B.

Action: The Council had no objections to this application.

3. Application Reference: 23/1093/FUL Proposal: Erection of 4 no. dwellings and formulation of new vehicular access to Rectory Road. Location: Land North of Rectory Road Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire.

This was discussed in detail.

Action: Council had no objections to this application. However, NKDC were to be asked to take the proximity of a bus stop to the proposed entrance onto Rectory Road be taken into consideration. Although the bus stop had been relocated from Sleaford Road on temporary basis, it was not known if the bus stop would become permanent in this location. 

   19.1. Application of Proposed Works to Trees Subject to Tree Preservation Order.

Application reference: 23/1172/TPO

Description of works: T1 Horse Chestnut - Prune back OHB's from neighbours Lime to

boundary line to give clearance of footpath to 2-3m and remove

epicormic growth to 4m; T2 Horse Chestnut - Remove epicormic

growth to 3-4m; T10 Sycamore - Prune back to clear lines by 1 to 2m;

T11 Horse Chestnut - Clear around base to allow access; T12 Sycamore

- Prune back OHB'S to clear all by approx 2m; T13 Beech - Prune back

Purple Beech OHB's to clear house by approx 2m, cut back side and

maintain as hedge.

Location: St Georges Academy, Sleaford Road, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire

At this time, Cllr Bain declared an interest as his property bordered the Academy.

Action: The Council had no objections to the tree work.

   19.2. Applications approved by NKDC since the last meeting.

      a. Application Reference: 23/0716/HOUS

Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension. Location: The Coach House 37 Rectory Road Ruskington. (Approved by NKDC)

      b. Application Reference: 23/0719/FUL

Proposal: Erection of a garden office for hairdressing use. Location: 44 Tennyson Road Ruskington. (Approved by NKDC)

20.  Correspondence – For information only. (Circulated prior to the meeting.)

    a. LALC (via email) – Fortnightly newsletter and Training Bulletin

    b. NKDC (Via email) – Parish Newsletter

    c. NKDC Conservation officer (via email) - Heritage Listing and Conservation Areas in North Kesteven

    d. Residents – Dog continues to be off lead on Larch Close and Elmtree playing area (NKDC ASB Team aware)

   e. Resident (via email) – Signage on the pillars outside a business on High Street South (Referred to NKDC planning)

   f.  Lincolnshire Police (via email) - Invitation to an online Parish Council Engagement Session with the Police and Crime Commissioner on 7th December 2023.

21. To receive Councillors’ reports for information only and items for inclusion on the next agenda.

• Cllr Bain asked if the details of the next Funday were known. (The date was not yet known.)
• Cllr Ditch asked if the Clerk could add the Clerk’s report to the agenda again so that no actions were missed; considered that the committees should be reinstated, and asked that councillors could respond show they had read an email even if they had no comments to make.
• Cllr Tomlinson requested that the possible maintenance of the playing fields by the Lions JFC be an item on the November agenda. Information would be circulated in advance so Council could make an informed decision.

22. To receive District and County Councillors’ Reports – for information an inclusion on the next agenda only.

D/Cllr Wright reported that: -

• Since May, it has been a busy time at NKDC.
• He had just attended the third consultation on the NK Plan.
• D/Cllr Gill Ogden, the ward member for Billinghay, had passed away and would be much missed.
• NKDC had not received any of the town improvement funding from the government but was always looking for alternative funding opportunities.
• NKDC was financially balanced and was able to continue with its plans.
• Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park was about to open. All units were environmentally efficient to run. 

As County Councillor, D/Cllr Wright reported that: -

• The route for the southern section of the by-pass had been approved.
• The work on Sleaford Road to resolve the flooding issues would be undertaken between 23-28 October 2023 (1/2 term).
• The Traffic Regulation Order (weight restriction) for Westcliff Road was still being processed.  

D/Cllr Wright left the meeting at 9.40pm.

23. To resolve whether to exclude the public and press, in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, to discuss the following staffing matters below.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to exclude the public and press from the meeting. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Jennings and approved unanimously.

24. To consider ways to manage and improve staff health and wellbeing at work.

Action: The Council RESOLVED to seek independent advice from LALC’s HR Adviser at a cost of £50.00 per hour.

The Chairman closed the meeting at 10.12pm.

Meeting date: 10 October 2023

Author: Kathryn Locke – Clerk to Council

Purpose of report: To provide an update report from the Clerk on business conducted since the Meeting of the Parish Council held on 12 September 2023.

Allotments – After much hard work and calls to Edge by the RFO, the allotment agreements for 2023-2024 have been issued (1 October 23- 30 September 2024) and lease holders are making payments. Once all plots have been allocated for the new season, there will be 2 residents on the waiting list. Fees for the year are £25.00 per plot, plus a one off £50.00 refundable deposit (returned if the plot is left in an acceptable condition.) The annual skip for lease holders to dispose of unwanted items is due to be removed. The final compost bin is to be installed by Council.

Ashes scattering area – The first scattering of cremated remains took place on 16 September 2023. ICCM advise that a record be kept on whose ashes were scattered and where and the Certificate of Cremation should be kept on file, although this is not a legal document and may not also be provided by the funeral director or family.

Anti-social behaviour, vandalism, verbal abuse and graffiti – Apart from graffiti on the graffiti wall on the changing rooms and a sanitary bin from the ladies’ toilets being removed and left on Church Street, no other incidences are known.

Beck Close play area and fence – The fence has been installed by RPC caretakers. The wood for the gravel boards arrived on 3/10/23 and will be installed by the Council.

Broadband – LCC and Quickline are in discussions regarding an alternative route for the cabling (even overhead) due to a Section 58 restriction on Manor Street outside the wedding entrance to the church.

CCTV – Two cameras on the pavilion were relocated to provide better coverage on 22/9/2023. One was relocated to the changing rooms and connects wirelessly to the system in the pavilion. The plastic on the Pavilion cameras is deteriorating and could cause blurred images.

• One camera was knocked out of position – RPC has realigned this.

Cemetery Management and Headstone Inspection Training: The training is provided by ICCM but will be hosted by RPC and held on Thursday 25 April 2024 at the Winchelsea Centre. LALC, ICCM and RPC are advertising this. Applications for places can only be made via ICCM.

Christmas Trees – These have been provisionally ordered for delivery on Monday 20 November 2023 and it is planned to have these in place before the Christmas Market on 2 December 2023.

• The Church has agreed to a second tree being located at the front (East) side of the Church to be visible from the High Street.

Church clock – A Church Warden has advised that the church clock requires oiling. The Clerk will organise this.

CIL money - £1,930.00 CIL money will be received from NKDC from the development of land to the east of Lincoln Road and north of Springfield Road, Ruskington (Planning ref: 20/0391/FUL).

Community garden – This is open with access via the Co-op carpark due to the renovation of the parish office. The first group to use the garden was the 1st Ruskington Scouts who, following a walk around the village and a visit to the chip shop, enjoyed a chippy supper in the garden.

• A risk assessment for the garden and its access points (Co-op and office yard) has been completed and the insurance company are satisfied with the information provided.
• Insurance – The insurance company have not voiced any concerns regarding the community garden or its access.
• Funding for the Community Garden – Quickline have awarded Council £1240.00 for the sensory garden area. They funds have not yet been received.

Changing Rooms – Loose tiles in one of the showers are being reapplied by RPC caretaker. The water to the showers runs cold. The boiler was turned off some time ago. An engineer will be servicing the boilers and checking the shower.

• Ruskington Athletic have asked if they can put up a white board in the changing rooms. They will repair any holes if the board is removed.
• A new padlock and code has been required for the men’s team changing rooms.

Co-option – A resident has shown interest and the information pack and application have been sent. Invitations to meet with the Clerk and Chairman and to observe a meeting have been issued.

Cigarette butts and litter on the north field. Caretakers are reporting, tapes, water bottles and cigarette butts being left on the perimeter of the far pitch on the north field. On investigation these are probably being left by the men’s away teams. The manager of Ruskington Athletic FC has offered to check the pitch and surround area after each game.

Defibs – The Methodist Chapel has agreed to locate the defib formerly located at the Black Bull on their chapel building. (They had originally approached council enquiring about funding opportunities to purchase a defib.) 

Dog off lead inside Elmtree play area - This stopped for a few days after a letter was distributed to residents in the area (on police advise) but has commenced again. This and other concerns have been shared with the ASB Team at NKDC and Sleaford Police.

Edge Software - Issues continue which take considerable time to rectify. On occasion, the EDGE Team need to find the answers.

Emergency Plan – Cllr Ditch met with the village hall committee and is raising awareness of the Emergency Plan. Volunteers have come forward. The Village Hall Committee, Parish Church and Methodist Church have all offered a venue for use in an emergency.

Electric Charging Point – Quotes are being obtained.  Some firms are no longer offering the voucher scheme due to the length of time taken to be reimbursed by the government. An electrician who installs EV points made a site visit on 5/10/23. (Agenda item).

Garden of Remembrance – The Parish Caretaker has spent a great deal of time weeding the paths and flower beds and pruning the roses. Seasonal plants have been planted in the entrance tubs. The long-term solution to the weeds growing through the path was to remove the gravel, dig the path deeper, lay a layer of weed suppressant membrane then re gravel. (Agenda item)

Flooding on Sleaford Rd - Despite some reports on Fix my Street stating this is “closed”, Highways advise that, “To clarify, the enquiry above was closed due to it being attached to works raised by our Asset Team for connection to the Anglian Water system, which was recently completed. Further works have been raised by our Asset Team for a larger drainage scheme (which includes some footway/access works) at this location. These works are programmed to take place end of October 2023 (school half term) unless there are unforeseen circumstances.”

Horseshoe Hollow – The three information boards (one for each entrance) were installed by the caretakers on 22/9/2023.

• A resident has reported a tree that was cut back earlier this year has grown back and is shading their garden. The Environment Caretaker has agreed to assess and advise.

MUGA – Sleaford Barge have expressed an interest in using the MUGA every Monday evening with immediate effect. An application form, the hire agreement, and the T&C’s have been sent.

• A date for the clean and moss treatment of the MUGA (as part of its 5-year maintenance plan) will take place within the next few weeks. The court will be out of action on the day and overnight.

Litter picking Grant 2023-2024 from NKDC – The Clerk applied for this grant on 13/9/2023.

Parish Office Renovation and Conversion – Work commenced on Tuesday 26 September 2023. The ripping out and brick work is in progress. The raised flower bed in the yard has yet to be removed.

• Roof – The flat roof at the rear of the property and the roof over what will be the accessible toilet at the rear of the property are both in need of repair or replacement, ideally before the porch roof if replaced. Cllr Tomlinson has shared his expertise and quotes are being obtained.
• Kitchen – Details of a kitchen within the agreed budget and from a local firm have been sent out for consideration. (Agenda item)

Parish Van – This had its annual health check and inspection on 19 September 2023 and had its brake fluid changed. Its first MOT is due in 2024. Its lease expires in January 2024, but this can be extended further. (Agenda item)

Parkfield play area – The contractor is still trying to find a resolution for the work outstanding since installation.

Pavilion Funding – D/Cllr Matt Waldeck has made a proposal to the Community Fund to allow parish councils to apply for funding for eligible projects. He has met with The Chairman of Council and the Clerk to discuss an application for the pavilion for up to £5,000. This could be used to purchase tables and chairs or slabs or decking to create an outdoor seating area.

Remembrance Sunday (12 November 2023) – An informal meeting was held at the parish office on 26 September to discuss the order of events. Road closures have been approved by LCC. Cllr Cox attended the parade /road closure training on 11 September 2023 and is competent in traffic management for community events and will in the point of contact/person in charge of the road closures on the day. The landlady at the Shoulder of Mutton has kindly agreed to organise the volunteers and will liaise with Cllr Tomlinson regarding the collection and return of the road closure barriers. Rev’d Jenkins is in charge of the service in the church and the Garden of Remembrance. (GoR). There will be a space for the veterans to stand on the GoR. The Chairman of RPV lays the first wreath. The timings and order or events have been approved and the bugler has confirmed his attendance.  The trumpeter is not available. (Agenda item). A resident has asked if they can lay a wreath in the Garden of Remembrance  at 11am on 11/11/2023.

Staff matters – The Clerk is on leave Monday 16 to Friday 20 October 2023 (inclusive) and from Monday 6 November to Tuesday 14 November 2023 (inclusive).

• The NJC pay award for 2023-2024 has yet to be agreed by the unions and government.

Training – The Parish Caretaker and Caretaker for Buildings, attended First Aid training on 19/9/23 at the LALC office.

Tubs beside the Beck – RPC will be purchasing the flowers for the tubs from now on. Ruskington Garden Centre kindly offered a reduction for the winter pansies which are about to be planted. The cost to replacement of wooden tubs in 2024 will be

Waste bins – Two new bins have been installed on Chestnut Street and at Horseshoe Hollow. NKDC are aware.

Village Hall – Broadband to the Village Hall has been improved by Quickline on a two-year deal.  

Village Entrance Signs – Quotes from the firm agreed by Council at its meeting held on 12 September 2023 have been obtained and circulated (Agenda item.)