January 2026
Washingborough Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 6.00pm in the
Community Centre, Small Hall, Fen Road, Washingborough, Lincoln. LN4 1AB
Present:
• Cllr Mrs B Bland
• Cllr A Fraser
• Cllr R Harrington
• Cllr Mrs L Hannam
• Cllr Mrs A Nixon
• Cllr G Peck
• Cllr A Redgrift
• Cllr Mrs L Simons
• Cllr Mrs W Skelton
In Attendance: Miss K Broddle (Clerk) & Mrs E Salter (Assistant Clerk)
Members of the Public: There were three members of the public present.
a. Public Forum: A member of public raised concerns regarding camper vans & motor homes parked on Park Lane, where it appears that they are being lived in and causing residents problems entering & exiting their drive ways. The Clerking team advised that these issues had been reported to authorities. Cllr Cawrey informed members that she would look into it further.
b. Reports from LCC and NKDC: LCC report attached.
67. Localism Act 2011 requirements:
a. Apologies and reason for absence – apologies were received from District Cllrs Goodwin & Carrington.
b. Declarations of interest: Cllrs Bland, Fraser, Harrington, Nixon, Peck, Redgrift and Simons.
c. Applications for dispensation: Cllrs Bland, Fraser, Harrington, Nixon, Peck, Redgrift and Simons.
68. Draft notes of the Parish Council meeting held on 10th December 2025 were proposed,
seconded and resolved as the minutes.
69. Matters raised at Public Forum: none
70. Clerks Report:
The following were noted:
a. The email from LCC regarding the road closure on the High Street (Between B1190 & Oak Hill) (TTRO/TTR013791) from 12th January – 20th January 2026.
b. The email from LCC regarding the public right of way closure (Lincoln PROW 28, Canwick PROW9 & Washingborough PROW18 (between Waterside South, Lincoln & Ferry Lane, Washingborough) from 22nd January - 21st July 2026.
c. The email from Historic England (referring to minute number 62a from 10th December 2025).
71. To receive the notes from the Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting held on 14th January 2026 and to resolve the following recommendations:
a. The recommendation that the project for 2026/2027 be the start of a five-year plan to update areas of the Community Centre and office. It was proposed, seconded & resolved to accept the recommendation.
b. The recommendation that the precept for 2026/2027 be £225,425. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to accept the precept recommendation for 2026/2027.
c. To recommend the proposed salaries as from 1st April 2026 the Clerk to move to SCP 35, The Assistant Clerk to move to SCP 26 and the Groundsman and Environmental Officer move to SCP 13. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to accept the salaries from 1st April 2026.
72. To discuss and resolve the following:
a. The email from a resident regarding the installation of a bus shelter at the new bus stop near to the junction of Ferry Lane. Members were informed that an £8,000 bus stop contribution had been paid relating to land at Manor Farm in 2019. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to contact LCC to ask if it is viable to place a shelter at the bus stop site.
b. To consider setting up a working party to draw up a list of actions following the fire risk assessment. The clerking team advised that the electrical works and fire extinguishers were up to date. It was proposed, seconded and resolved for Cllrs Nixon and Skelton to work with Cllr Redgrift (who will work as an adviser) to draw up a list.
c. To consider holding a Christmas Craft Fair in November 2026. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to hold the craft fair on the 21st November 2026.
d. To note the update regarding the possible new sewer pipe sited on Council land and to request Councillors/Clerks to attend the meeting if required. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to send out the meeting date once received. Cllr Simons advised that she would be able to attend.
e. To note the report from the meeting with Penfold Players and to consider a stand-alone hire agreement. It was proposed, seconded and resolved for the Finance & General Purposes Committee to take this forward at the April meeting.
f. To note the report from the meeting with HBW and discuss any actions required including the possibility of setting up a small working party. Following concerns over parking HBW requested the repainting of the yellow hatching in front of the main gate to the playing field. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that this be an agenda item for next month.
g. To consider applying for the LCC Property Flood Resilience Grant for the Community Centre. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to apply for the grant.
73. Planning Matters.
a. To resolve any comments on the following applications received:
i. 25/1549/ADV: Marks Transport, Five Mile Business Park – Installation of illuminated sign (retrospective). Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
ii. 25/1104/FUL: Oak Tree Cottage, Fen Road – Creation of new access bridge. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
b. To ratify comments on the following applications returned under Clerks delegated powers:
i. 25/1277/HOUS: 8 Exeter Close – Proposed side and rear extension and dormer window to the front with alterations to dwelling. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
ii. 25/1608/TCA: 16 High Street – Remove a row of Elders abutting wall of garden, High Street boundary side. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
c. To note the decisions from NKDC on the following applications:
i. 25/1357/HOUS: 11 Durham Crescent – Proposed dormer extension to front Elevation. Approved.
ii. 25/1314/HOUS: 20 Fen Road – Demolition of existing garage and construction of new rear and partial side single storey extension with parapet. Approved.
iii. 25/1277/HOUS: 8 Exeter Close – Proposed two storey side & rear extensions, dormer window to the front and erection of a porch to the front. Approved.
74. Financial Matters.
a. The payment schedule for January 2026 was proposed, seconded and resolved and the salaries were noted.
b. The accounts and budgets for December 2025 were noted.
c. The Unity Trust Bank statement for December 2025 was noted.
d. To ratify the payment to Deacon Electrical Solutions for the work carried out to Penfold Players electrical equipment following the fire risk assessment and to discuss Penfold’s contribution towards this. It was proposed seconded and resolved to ratify the payment and ask the Penfold players for a contribution towards to cost. Cllrs Peck & Harrington abstained from this vote.
75. To resolve moving into Closed Session (Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960).
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7.02 pm
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS: January 2026 Amount
Petty Cash
15-Jan-25 Eclipse Fencing Gate Post & Aggregates £61.32
£61.32
Current Account
15-Jan-26 NKDC NDR (CC) £522.00
15-Jan-26 NKDC NDR (P) £358.00
15-Jan-26 ESPO Gas (P) - Nov £114.80
15-Jan-26 ESPO Gas (CC) - Nov £614.35
15-Jan-26 ESPO Gas (P) Dec £83.41
15-Jan-26 ESPO Gas (CC) Dec £721.48
15-Jan-26 Daisy Telephone & Broadband £125.33
15-Jan-26 Wave Water Rates (P) £193.00
15-Jan-26 NKDC Small Society Lotteries £20.00
15-Jan-26 E-on Christmas Tree Dressing £420.00
15-Jan-26 Deacon Electrical Solutions Work to lighting £1,740.00
15-Jan-26 MKM Lincoln Crushed Limestone £59.44
15-Jan-26 Ricoh Photo Copier Charges £220.03
15-Jan-26 Sharp Shine Window Cleaning £84.00
15-Jan-26 Unity Trust Bank Charges £22.50
£5,298.34
Salaries etc.
Salaries, etc Salaries. Etc £11,036.86
Total expenditure: January 2026 £16,396.52
LCC Report
Fen Road
I have had it confirmed by Highways that the resurfacing work on Fen Road will now commence in April 2027. While it is satisfying to finally get a date, it is very disappointed that it is outside of the timeframe we were initially promised.
Highways Ward Walk
I have a confirmed ward walk with Highways for 10 March. The items I have on my list are:
Fen Road – surface and speed
Park Lane (and surrounding drives and closes) – road surface deterioration
Church Hill – volume and speed of traffic
Washingborough Road – footway
Oak Hill – ongoing parking issues (in spite of Highways telling us there isn’t a problem, there is!)
If there are other matters you would like me to raise on the ward walk please do let me know as Highways have asked me to send them a list in advance.
After I have dealt with the Washingborough matters, we will be heading to Canwick and BBH.
Annual Budget Setting
The council is currently consulting on raising council tax by 4.99, 4.49, or 3.99 per cent. You can let the council have your views by logging onto the council’s website and completing the online survey at: Budget and council tax proposal 2026/27 | Let's Talk Lincolnshire
This will be debated at the annual meeting of the council to discuss the budget on Friday 20 February.
I will be happy to answer any questions from members at this evening’s meeting or later by email.
Thank you!
Lindsey
Cllr Lindsey Cawrey
Member for Washingborough Division
Lincolnshire County Council