Draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 13 April 2026
Present: Cllr Nicola Hall (Chair), Cllr Julie Todd (Vice Chair), Cllr Garry Dickinson, Cllr Joe France, Cllr Martin Booth, Cllr Amanda Suddaby, one MOP.
Absent: N/A
Update from County Councillor:
LCC Cllr James Bean: provided an update that he had made enquiries regarding the missing bollards on the B1434 near the junction with Smithfield Road; however, the local Highways Manager has been absent for the past two weeks. An update will be provided once further information is available.
Formal Parish Council Meeting commenced; Standing Orders invoked:
To receive apologies and reasons for absence: District Cllr Morris, County Cllr James Bean and Clerk/RFO, Christine Major, sent apologies which were accepted.
26/022 To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 - being any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in agenda items, not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests: none noted.
26/023 To approve draft minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 9 March 2026: It was RESOLVED that the minutes detailed be accepted as a true record and duly signed by the Chair.
26/024 Finance Summary and Accounts for Payment:
- Accounting Statements & Unity Trust Bank Statement: After review, it was RESOLVED that the Accounting Statements for 31 March 2026 be approved as true record, and that the Unity Trust Bank list of transactions dated 31 March 2026 reconcile against the accounting statements.
- Schedule of Payments: After review, it was RESOLVED to approve payments according to the Schedule of Payments and supporting invoices.
30.3.26 Christine Major March 2026 22hrs + WFH £278.70
11.3.26 HP Ink/C Major HP Ink 11.2.26-10.3.26 £6.49
31.3.26 SK Village Hall Cttee. Hall Hire 9.3.26 £16.00
31.3.26 Unity Bank T1 Account Charge £7.00
15.12.25 LALC Membership 2026-27 £206.00
1.4.26 LALC ATC Fees 2026-27 £156.00
- Incoming Payments: After review, it was RESOLVED that incoming payments were correct.
26/025 Clerk’s report on matters outstanding and correspondence: a provisional date of Saturday, 27 June 2026 has been proposed for CPR training, with the delay due to trainers undertaking advanced training. It was RESOLVED that, subject to Village Hall availability, the session will be booked for the morning of 27 June 2026.
26/026 Emergency Plan: A copy of an Emergency Plan to be used as a template had been circulated and Councillors will review this prior to the next meeting.
26/027 Three-year Plan: A copy of the current plan was circulated which had been colour-coded to indicate items which have been achieved to-date and those outstanding. Councillors will review this document prior to the next meeting when outstanding items will be considered.
26/028 Speed Cameras: As agreed, a quote was obtained for two additional Speed Indication Devices (SIDs). Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership was consulted, and a site visit carried out to identify suitable locations for the posts. The total cost for two posts is £400 (including VAT). As this work is classed as low priority by Highways, an estimated three-month lead time is expected
It was RESOLVED that the posts be ordered. It was further RESOLVED that Cllr Dickinson will confirm SID lead times, and that the devices be ordered to align with the installation of the posts.
26/029 Planning Applications: WL/2026/00090 Winghale Farm:
Concerns had previously been raised with WLDC regarding discrepancies within the application documents. WLDC Planning Department had agreed to investigate and provide an update to the Parish Council. An extension to the consultation deadline was also requested to allow the PC to respond following clarification. Cllr Morris agreed to follow up.
No update was received from WLDC. However, a decision has since been published on the WLDC planning portal approving the application. The Planning Officer’s report states that SK&M Parish Council made “no representations.” Councillors expressed concern that this does not accurately reflect the correspondence submitted and noted that, as statutory consultees, their request does not appear to have been taken into account.
Cllr Morris has attempted to contact the Planning Officer, who was on annual leave. An update is awaited.
Councillors also noted ongoing difficulties in obtaining timely responses from WLDC Planning. It was RESOLVED that this issue be formally recorded, and that future requests for information to WLDC Planning Department, where appropriate, be submitted as formal FOI requests.
26/030 Agenda items for the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council Meeting to be held on Monday 11 May 2026:
Election of Chair
Election of Vice-Chair
AGAR
Review of Policies
Party in the Park. Footpath along B1205 between Moortown crossroads and Skipworth Arms/Railway Crossing.
Planning application: WL/2026/00366 Winghale Priory Farm, WL/2026/00369 Watermill Farm
Parish Council meeting closed at 7.30pm
Date and Time of Next Meeting to be held at the Village Hall, South Kelsey on Monday 11 May 2026 at 7.00 pm