June
Washingborough Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 6.00pm in the
Community Centre, Small Hall, Fen Road, Washingborough, Lincoln. LN4 1AB
Present:
• Cllr Mrs A Nixon (Chairman)
• Cllr Mrs B Bland
• Cllr A Fraser
• Cllr R Harrington
• Cllr Mrs L Hannam
• Cllr K Newton
• Cllr A Redgrift
• Cllr Mrs L Simons
• Cllr Mrs W Skelton
In Attendance: Mrs E Salter (Assistant Clerk)
Also in Attendance: Cllr I Carrington (NKDC).
Members of the Public: There was one member of the public present.
Chairmans opening remarks and welcome:
The Chairman welcomed those present and thanked Cllr Simons for stepping in as Chairman in the
interim meetings. Cllr Nixon explained the rules around Public Participation and meetings generally
according to Standing Orders. Cllr Nixon is looking forward to working as a team to focus on what
Washingborough Parish Council can achieve for the benefit of the village and community.
a. Public Forum: None.
b. Report from NKDC and LCC: Councillor Carrington sent apologies for Cllr Cawrey and
Reported on the following: Letter from Emma Hardy MP, regarding Sustainable Drainage Systems. LCC Groundwater Team’s recent national award. Local Government reorganisation. NKDC Community Champions. Audit Committee cuts, including dementia care and SEND. Hykeham relief road.
16. Localism Act 2011 requirements:
a. Apologies and reason for absence were received from: Cllr C Goodwin (NKDC).
b. Declarations of interest: None.
c. Applications for dispensation: None.
17. Draft notes of the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council held on 13th May 2026 were proposed,
seconded and resolved as the minutes.
18. Matters raised at Public Forum: None.
19. Clerks Report:
The following items were noted:
a. To note that the bench on the Village Green has been removed as it was rotten.
b. To note that the annual intruder alarm service has taken place with no issues reported.
c. To note the email from Lincolnshire County Council to confirm Cllr Matthews attendance at our July meeting.
d. To note the emails regarding the Water Rail Way closure.
e. To note the change in date for the annual Scarecrow Festival, which will take place from 18th - 27th September.
f. Premier Turfing have spayed the small field with herbicide.
20. To discuss and resolve the following:
a. The Property Flood Resilience Report from RAB Consultants. (Due to the timescale, the Chairmen agreed not to exceed the £15.000 grant contribution allocated to the Council) It was proposed, seconded and resolved not to exceed the grant contribution.
b. The LALC Summer Conference on 14th July 2026.It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllrs Nixon & Newton attend the Conference.
c. To consider meeting with Heighington Parish Council regarding the upcoming closure of the burial ground at St. Johns’ Church. It was proposed, seconded and resolved for the Clerking team to find out who is responsible for the provision of a new burial ground once St. Johns is closed. Council resolved for Cllrs Hannam and Skelton to meet with Heighington Parish Council, should they accept our invitation to discuss further.
d. Report from Cllr Nixon, following a meeting with Mr Applewhite regarding the speed sign. It was proposed, seconded and resolved for the Clerking team to contact Highways to request the signage on Church Hill to be moved.
e. To agree to a survey of Parish Council buildings and land to ensure the asset register is up to date. It was proposed, seconded and resolved for the Clerking team to obtain a quotation for the survey to be carried out.
21. Planning Matters:
a. To resolve any comments on the following applications received:
i. 26/0539/VARCON: Land at Lincoln Road & Ferry Lane – Application to vary conditions 20 (opening times) and 21 (delivery times) attached to planning permission 22/0362/FUL – Erection of a new food store (Use Class E) with associated new access onto B1190, parking, serving, drainage, landscaping and habitat area as well as highway works and creation of new access in adjoining field. Washingborough Parish Council object to this application.
ii. 26/0619/HOUS: 6 Ravenwood – Increase garage roof height to create an annexe. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
iii. 26/0533/TCA: 7 School Lane – T1. Holly – Reduce height by 2 meters, cuts no greater than 70mm. Crown lift to 2 meters above ground level, no cuts greater than 50mm. T2 – Norway Maple, Remove this tree to ground level. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment on this application.
iv. 26/0604/HOUS: 5 Ravenwood -Erection of annex. (retrospective) Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
v. 26/0675/FUL & 26/0676/LBC: The Old Post Office, 5 High Street – Installation of integrated solar panels to the roof of existing garage. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
b. The following comments returned under Clerks delegated powers were ratified by Washingborough Parish Council:
i. 25/0283/VARCON: Little Bear Storage, Five Mile Lane Business Park – Application to vary Condition 4 (Flood Protection Measures) attached to planning application 23/0806/FUL – Change of use of land to B8 self-storage facility. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
i. 26/0558/TCA: 7 School Lane – T1 Holly crown reduction and lift. Lower the height by approx. 2 meters. Lift the crown by approx.1 meter. T2 Variegated Norway Maple (Acer Platanoides drummondii) Fell. Cut to ground level. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
ii. 26/0128/VARCON: Rookery House, Church Hill – Application to vary conditions 2 (materials) and 6 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 24/1105/HOUS to amend the scheme including alterations to the first-floor element of the south extension and revised materials. Washingborough Parish Council had no comment to make on this application.
c. The decisions from NKDC on the following applications were noted:
i. 26/0361/HOUS: 35 The Fields – Erection of detached garden building on wooden base – Approved.
ii. 26/0365/HOUS: Oak House, 10 Oak Hill – Replacement entrance porch - Approved.
22. Financial Matters.
a. The payment schedule for June 2026 was proposed, seconded and resolved and the salaries were noted.
b. The Unity Trust Bank statement for May 2026 was noted.
c. To note the new mileage & fuel rates allowances for the tax year 2026 to 2027. The new mileage rates were noted.
d. To consider the quotation from Compton’s Consultancy (Minute no 12e, May 2026). It was proposed, seconded and resolved to accept the quotation from Compton’s Consultancy.
e. To consider the quotation following the PFR Report, to repair the crack in the Community Centre wall. (This was examined and is not thought to be subsidence). It was proposed, seconded and resolved to accept the quotation of £35.00.
f. To consider purchasing the fourteenth edition of the Charles Arnold Baker. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to purchase the fourteenth edition for £ 169.87 from SLCC.
g. To note the email from LALC and ratify joining the annual training scheme for 2026/2027. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to join the ATS at a cost of £185.00. Members were informed that they can attend any core training sessions under the ATS.
23. To resolve moving into Closed Session (Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960).
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7.00 pm
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS: June Amount
Petty Cash
17th June Johnsods Paint for goal posts £ 100.98
£ 100.98
Current Account
17th June NKDC NDR (P) £ 375.00
17th June NKDC NDR (CC) £ 604.00
17th June Wave Water Rates (P) £ 104.00
17th June Safe & Sound Annual CCTV & Intruder Alarm £ 660.00
17th June Starboard Systems Scribe £ £ £1,137.60
17th June ESPO Cleaning Items £ 281.04
17th June Total Energies Electric (P) £ 63.14
17th June ESPO Gas ( P) £ 145.76
17th June ESPO Gas (CC) £ 455.04
17th June Daisy Telephone & Broadband £ 140.76
17th June PWLB Pavilion Loan £ £9,102.73
17th June Glendale Grass Cutting Chapel Park £ 156.46
£ 13,326.51
Salaries etc. May & June
Salary (May) £ 11,324.98 Total
Salary (June) £ 11,396.98
Total expenditure: June 2026 £ 36,048.47
All invoices listed have been examined, verified and certified by the RFO