Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies were received from, Cllr M Armiger, Mr S Ball, Cllr H Rowson, Mr M Summers and Mr C Wilkinson.

At this point a minute silence took place in memory of David Dransfield.

It had been noted that Mr M Bannister requested he has had involvement in supporting applications with regards to the Definitive Map.

No other declarations were received by members.

Resolved – That Mr R Alderman be, and he is hereby elected Chair of the forum. Mr R Alderman thereupon took the chair.

Resolved – That Mrs F Ross be, and he is hereby elected Vice-Chairman of the forum. Mrs F Ross thereupon took the vice-chair.

Resolved - That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 November 2022

having been circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly, recorded and be signed by the chairman.

Unfortunately, Mrs L Potts, Assistant Director Place, North Lincolnshire Council, who was due to attend to updated about Ancholme Way, was now not available.

At this point, it had been proposed that the forum would do a site visit of Ancholme Way.

Resolved – That (i) an update will be provided and circulated to members (ii) a date for the site visit would be agreed and circulated (iii) findings from the site visit be shared at the next meeting.

Mr Gardner advised members of the proposed contractor works for the coming months (including bridges). They were as follows; Barrow path 41, Broughton path 30, Gunness path 180, Burton path 170, Bottesford path 196, East Halton path 71, Kirton path 247, Barrow path 43, Cadney path 281 and Manton path 247.

Additionally, to the paths identified there will also be minor works, such as, bridge deck repairs, replacement fingerposts and waymarking.

Mrs V Oxley advised as agreed the three vacant posts on the membership were advertised and interviews took place. The interview panel consisted of elected members from both party groups and the vice chair of the forum.

The interviews resulted in three new members being appointed. They were Mr Mark Bannister, Mr David Connell, and Mr Chris Curtis. The forum welcomed the new members.  

The revised Terms of Reference had been circulated prior to the meeting.

Resolved – The Terms of Reference was agreed and approved by the forum.

Resolved – A update on the Public Rights of Way Team to be provided at the next meeting.