August 2026 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 11th August 2026
Present: Cllr S March (Vice Chair), Cllr P Bryan, Cllr E Horstwood, Cllr J Slater delayed arrival Cllr D Waite (Chair) and Cllr L Cooper
In attendance: Cllr P Morris (WLDC)
Members of public present: None
Parish Clerk – Mandy Coote
Note: All documents referenced in the Minutes will be made available on the Council’s website https://north-kelsey.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Minutes
Minute Ref Item
096/2627 Welcome from the Chair and Public Questions
Cllr D Waite notified of delayed arrival, Cllr S March chaired the meeting.
Welcome given, no members of public
097/2627 Apologies
Apologies for absence Cllr J Waite, Cllr J Bean (LCC) accepted, notification of delayed arrival Cllr D Waite, Cllr L Cooper
098/2627 Declarations of interest
None
099/2627 Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 14th July 26.
Proposed:- Cllr J Slater Seconded:- Cllr P Bryan
All in favour who were in attendance at the meeting
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting be accepted as a true and proper record
100/2627 Police and Crime update
Data for 2 months received, dip in incidents May back up in June, mainly violence and sexual offences, public order and burglary.
2 reported crimes in North Kelsey both anti-social behaviour
Vandalism unreported, 1 incident in playing field, latch on the gate
101/2627 District and County Council update
Cllr P Morris (WLDC)
WLDC will continue in present format until May 2027 when new councillors elected, they will shadow existing councillors until May 2028 when they officially take over. Only 2 County Councillors, and 97 Councillors for Rural Lincolnshire from May 2027
Services proposal to amalgamate over 6 years
Local Government Reorganisation:-
The Government has announced its plans for local Government Reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire. After considering the proposals and consultation responses, it intends to proceed with a four-unitary council model.
The four proposed unitary councils would cover the current areas of:
Lincoln Council (Greater) - City of Lincoln Council, plus 12 wards from North Kesteven District Council and seven wards from West Lindsey District Council (referred to in the proposal as ‘Lincoln City’)
Lincolnshire Council (Rural)- Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, South Kesteven District Council, South Holland District Council, North Kesteven District Council minus 12 wards and West Lindsey District Council minus seven wards (referred to in the proposal as ‘Rural Lincolnshire’)
North East Lincolnshire, which would remain unchanged
North Lincolnshire, which would remain unchanged
Cllr J Bean (LCC)
Apologies, no report
102/2627 Chair’s update
Chair delayed arrival
103/2627 Parish Councillor updates
Cllr P Bryan:- School and Alexander Court ditch only cleared about 30 ft numbers 9-12 rest left
Cllr S March:- Parking issue, next agenda item
Cllr D Waite arrived 7.42pm
104/2627 To consider updates from Working Groups
Communications
Newsletter final articles then ready for print to distribute late August, website and facebook updated regularly
Strategic
Nothing to report
Environment
Met 10th August, site visit to woodland area, proposals to mow down stinging nettles, agenda item
Bench for the woodland area councillor initiative contribution Cllr P Morris
Stumps grind or make flat for seating and tables, agenda item
Mole tunnels caused ruts, top soil to be added
Monthly Asset Inspection Updates:-
Cllr.S.March Playing field, latch on gate repaired
Cllr.P.Bryan Cemetery, tonne bag of gravel, working party looking to put down Saturday 15th August.
Mortuary chapel windows and doors still not painted, tile shifted in roof to repair, agenda item, walk through made in hedge a rail to be positioned to alleviate this, hedges have been cut, old planter Cllr J Slater to remove
Cllr.J.Slater Village green, noticeboard has been oiled
Cllr L Cooper arrived 7.49pm
105/2627 Clerk’s report
MKS:- Strimmed the dykes out and crowned a few trees that was in way when on mower
Topple Testing:- No objections received, application still processing
NKM Speed Survey:- Based on the survey results and collision analysis, the criteria for fixed or mobile speed camera enforcement have not been met, this section of road does not qualify for any road safety measure, update in Newsletter
Prison Letter:- thank you acknowledgement received
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue:- review regarding emergency response arrangements
CCTV:- update
20mph:- Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership response, this function is undertaken by the Lincolnshire County Council Highways Department and request a speed limit review with support of the District Councillor
The Viking Way Walks:- Three scenic walks routes:
• Caistor Circular (3.75 miles, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
• Tealby Circular (4.4 miles, approximately 2 hours
• Cherry Willingham, Reepham and Fiskerton Circular (6 miles, approximately 3 hours) -.
view the routes online at www.visitlincolnshire.com/vikingway
WLDC:- adopts new Large-Scale Renewable Energy Community Benefit Policy
9 to 5k comes to Market Rasen:- Wednesday 16 September 2026
Design a Bike Competition:-Young artists are being invited to put their imagination into gear by designing a bike
Stage One of the Lloyd’s Tour of Britain:- races into West Lindsey on Wednesday 2 September
Household Waste Recycling Centres:- The Executive has approved the introduction of a booking system at all 11 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), alongside a programme of infrastructure improvements across the county, WLDC are in discussions with LCC regarding agreement to this
106/2627 Parish Matters
Village Gala report outstanding
TRO Road closure Order - Station Road Level Crossing Period of restriction: 19/09/2026 - 20/09/2026 23:30 19/09/2026 to 08:30 20/09/2026
Fix My Street:- All drains down Carr Lane are blocked the drains will be cleaned as part of the next schedule of works.
Business Items - Motions Requiring Written Notice
107/2627 Payments for approval & Bank Reconciliation
Council to approve the schedule of payments from 14/07/26-11/08/26 and to receive bank reconciliation statements
Proposed:- Cllr S March Seconded:- Cllr J Slater All in favour
RESOLVED:
to approve the following payments and monitoring reports be received.
Invoice Date Supplier/Payee Details Cost
£ VAT
£ Total
Payment
£
31/07/26 JM Coote Clerk Salary July 26 446.04 446.04
31/07/26 HMRC PAYE & NI July 26 132.47 132.47
31/07/26 JM Coote Clerk Working From Home July 26 26.00 26.00
31/07/26 Unity Bank Charges 7.00 7.00
25/07/26 MKS Groundcare Grass Cutting 924.58 184.92 1109.50
20/07/26 Bishop of Lincoln Faculty 312.00 50.40 362.40
16/07/26 LALC Routine Playground Inspection Course 110.00 22.00 132.00
15/07/26 Ebay Computer Mouse 11.95 11.95
15/07/26 Turnbulls Gravel Cemetery 59.87 11.97 71.84
Totals 2,209.90 269.30 2,299.20
Receipts Description
17/07/26 Current Account VAT Refund 2,959.42 2,959.42
31/07/26 Current Account Cemetery Fee 50.00 50.00
Bank Balances @ 31/07/2026:- Unity Current £2,662.25 Unity Saver £51,534.57
108/2627 Budget Report 2026-27
Presented and considered, no concerns
AGAR item for next agenda
109/2627 North Kelsey Parish Improvement Programme
Monkey Challenge Wall:- funding approved, awaiting installation
Teens proposals:- engagement opinions to be sought through a Survey Monkey in Newsletter, website and facebook
110/2627 Swing Seat
Proposed:- Cllr P Bryan Seconded:- Cllr D Waite All in favour
RESOLVED:
To purchase heavy duty swing seat from Outdoor Toys price £29.95 Delivery £4.95 Total £34.90
111/2627 Rabbits
Control options were discussed and will be considered again once the hedge has been cut back
112/2627 Planning inc Updates
Applications
None
Updates
WL/2025/00777 Agricultural Workers, Pending
WL/2026/00180 Solar Farm, Pending
WL/2026/00514 Langmead, Pending
WL/2026/00629 Land Little London Farm Condition discharged
Next Ordinary Meeting
113/2627 Items for inclusion on the next Ordinary Meeting agenda
Standard Items
Woodland Area
North Kelsey Improvement Programme inc results of survey
Ditch issues
Car parking signs and installation
Remembrance Sunday
AGAR
114/2627 Date and time of the next Ordinary Meeting
To confirm date and time of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting, is set for Tuesday 8th September 2026 7.15pm