April 2026
Washingborough Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 6.00pm in the
Community Centre, Small Hall, Fen Road, Washingborough, Lincoln. LN4 1AB
Present:
• Cllr Mrs Simons (Vice-Chaiman)
• Cllr Mrs Bland
• Cllr A Fraser
• Cllr Mrs L Hannam
• Cllr K Newton
• Cllr Mrs A Nixon
• Cllr A Redgrift
• Cllr Mrs W Skelton
In Attendance: Miss K Broddle (Clerk)
Also in Attendance: Cllr I Carrington (NKDC).
Members of the Public: There were 3 members of the public present.
a. Public Forum: Members of the public commented on the meeting with the EA and IDB and the bridge over the South Delph
b. Report from NKDC and LCC: Food waste collection, pot holes, lack of emphasis on flooding
planning changes from the Government and the work and closures of the Sustrans track
92. Localism Act 2011 requirements:
a. Apologies and reason for absence were received from: Cllrs Harrington and Peck.
b. Declarations of interest: Cllr B Bland declared an interest in items 101a and 102
c. Applications for dispensation: None.
93. Draft notes of the Parish Council meeting held on 18th March were proposed,
seconded and resolved as the minutes.
94. Matters raised at Public Forum: None.
95. Clerks Report:
The following items were noted:
a. The emails from LCC, flood resilience, regarding the location of flood alarm devices.
b. The repairs to the wall at the village green have been completed.
c. The notification, from LALC advising of the resignation of Tony Shaw (Webmaster)
d. The contribution, from Penfold Players, towards the electrical work carried out in the Community Centre in January.
96. To receive the notes from the Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting held
on 8th April 2026 and to resolve the following recommendation:
The movement of earmarked reserves were proposed, seconded and resolved. The clerk
also advised that the two working parties both need a third member and this will be an
agenda item for the May meeting
97. To discuss and resolve the following:
a. The Penstock at Sandhill Beck – it was proposed, seconded and resolved that it would not be appropriate to make any suggestions to the IDB about the Penstock due to Council having no experience in these matters. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to advise the IDB of this.
b. The email from Project Groundwater regarding a volunteer to attend the onboarding training session – it was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllr Newton will attend the training.
c. The article in the Sheepwash times regarding the burial ground at St John’s church – it was advised that once the burial ground is closed the Council could become respectable for the maintenance. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that contact is made with Heighington Parish Council, as the Church/burial ground is a shared asset and to contact the PCC for further information on the number of graves available. It was noted that the internment of ashes can still go ahead, even when the burial ground has been closed.
d. The request from Washingborough Academy for a representative of the Council to attend the School Parliament to talk about what the Council does and if there is anything that the Children can get involved with, in the village – it was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllrs Mrs Bland and Mrs Hannam attend the School Parliament to talk to the children
e. The response from Lincolnshire Road Safety partnership (minute 88 – March 2026) – the
request for an archer survey has been declined by the LRSP but Council can request
again, in October.
98. Planning Matters:
a. To resolve any comments on the following applications received:
i. 26/0358/PNTEL: PC01 Shopping Centre, Park Lane – removal of public pay phone.
Washingborough Parish Council do not want to comment on this application.
ii. 26/0361/HOUS: 35 The Fields – erection of a detached garden building on wooden
base.
Washingborough Parish Council do not wish to comment on this application
b. The following comments returned under Clerks delegated powers were ratified by Washingborough Parish Council:
i. 26/0381/TCA: 2 Penfold Lane – T1 Cotoneaster: dismantle to ground level.
T2, Holly – reduce over extended limb by 6ft in line with canopy
Washingborough Parish Council do not wish to comment on this application
c. The decisions from NKDC on the following applications were noted:
i. 25/159/ADV: Marks Transport, Five Mile Business Park – Approved.
99. Financial Matters.
a. The payment schedule for April 2026 was proposed, seconded and resolved and the salaries were noted.
b. The accounts and budgets for March 2026 were noted.
c. The Unity Trust Bank statement for March 2026 was noted.
d. The estimate for work to the field tractor, by Chantry Agricultural was proposed, seconded and resolved
e. The annual maintenance quotes were discussed. The following decisions were proposed, seconded and resolved:
Selmec – FCU Heaters,
JKBS – Boiler service (Community Centre and Pavilion) and gas cooker.
Deacan Electrical – PAT Testing, Emergency Lighting and 5-year Electrical Inspection (EICR) for 2027.
f. The quote of £545, from D Beal (Ashby grass care) for weed and feed treatments on the far side playing field was proposed, seconded and resolved.
g. The condition of the junior football pitches. The Council have been advised that these pitches are in a very poor condition and need a significant renovation program, from a turf specialist to bring them back up to standard. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the work is necessary. The costs for this could be between £5000 - £8000. The clerking team have contacted a specialist for costs and when the work could take place. It was also agreed to meet with HBW football to explain the situation.
100. To resolve moving into Closed Session (Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960).
101. To consider the grant applications received from:
a. Washingborough Bowls Club – it was proposed, seconded and resolved to award a grant
of £377.80 to the Bowls club.
b. Penfold Players – it was proposed, seconded and resolved to award a grant of £1000.
102. To consider the donation application from Washingborough Bowling Club – it was proposed,
seconded and resolved to award a donation of £30 to the bowls club.
It was proposed, seconded and resolved to hold £20 in earmarked reserves for any further
applications received in the current financial year.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7.39pm pm
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS: APRIL Amount
Petty Cash
15-Apr-26 S Hall Post crete £ 30.80
15-Apr-26 Cllr Mrs Nixon Parking & Mileage £ 18.40
15-Apr-26 Pitstop Petrol £ 18.96
£ 49.20
Current Account
15-Apr-26 NKDC NDR (P) £ 380.97
15-Apr-26 NKDC NDR (CC) £ 608.00
15-Apr-26 Wave Water Rates (P) £ 104.00
15-Apr-26 XLN/Daisy Phone & broadband £ -
15-Apr-26 NHS Booking Refund £ 84.50
15-Apr-26 Clear Councils Yearly Insurance £ 5,257.14
15-Apr-26 LALC Yearly Subs £ 799.58
15-Apr-26 Graham Brown Domain/eMail,incrase to 2gb £ 17.29
15-Apr-26 Unity Trust Bank Charges £ 9.00
15-Apr-26 Ricoh Photocopier Costs £ 236.57
£ 7,497.05
Salaries etc.
15-Apr-26 Salaries £ 6900.00
Total expenditure: April 2026 £ 14,236.25