December 2025 DRAFT Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT 7.30PM ON MONDAY 1 DECEMBER 2025 IN THE SUDBROOKE VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT: Councillors John Taylor (Chair), Mrs Sarah Bates (Vice Chair), Ms Sue Pullen,
Mike Taylor, Chris Thatcher, Mrs Hilary Wightman
County Councillor Trevor Bridgwood, District Councillor Maureen Palmer
96 – 25/26 PARISHIONERS ITEMS
None
97 – 25/26 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND REASONS GIVEN
None received.
98 - 25/26 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEM(S) ON THE AGENDA
None declared.
99 – 25/26 TO CO-OPT A MEMBER TO THE PARISH COUNCIL
That Mrs Hilary Wightman be co-opted as a member of Greetwell Parish Council proposed by Councillor Mike Taylor, seconded by Mrs Sarah Bates and Resolved.
Councillor Mrs Wightman duly signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
100 – 25/26 DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 13 DECEMBER 2025 TO BE APPROVED AND SIGNED AS MINUTES
That the minutes be signed as a correct record proposed by Councillor Ms Sue Pullen, seconded by Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates and Resolved.
101 – 25/26 COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS
CC Trevor Bridgwood reported that all proposals for re-organisation had been submitted to Government.
That he had met with the Officer responsible for Public Rights of Way and had been informed that the gate at The Chase would have to be removed as it was not compliant with accessibility. A chicane type fence was being devised for its replacement.
Greetwell Parish Council re-emphasised that safety of children exiting The Chase area was paramount.
DC Chris Darcel had stated that he had funds available for an item or project for the parish. DC Maureen Palmer endorsed this in that she also had some funds available.
Members agreed that a new noticeboard would be useful to be sited in the bus shelter outside Glendale. The Clerk was asked to obtain some suggestions/prices.
102 – 25/26 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS OUTSTANDING
A No correspondence received for discussion.
B Christmas lights Switch on – Report of event 30.11.2025 – The event had been very successful. £100.78 donations received in bucket at event with an additional £10.00 after the event. Total spent had been £94.06.
C Suggestions for next years event were – possibility of a sleigh for Santa; improved lighting; a separate flyer for residents of Westfield Avenue, to be distributed nearer to the date, advising of event and request no vehicular traffic during the event.
103 – 25/26 TO CONFIRM DATES OF MEETINGS IN 2026
The following dates for meetings were agreed:-
Bramham Lounge, Sudbrooke Village Hall 7.30pm – All Mondays
12th January, 9th February, 2nd March, 13th April, 11th May, 1st June, 6th July
(No meeting in August), 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December
(Noted that some dates were not on the first Monday of a month due to public holidays)
104 – 25/26 PLANNING – LAND AT HAWTHORN ROAD/THE CHASE – TRANSFERRED TO LCC UNDER A COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER – REQUEST BY LCC TO CONFIRM ON A PLAN THAT THE AREA MARKED IS CORRECT FOR LAND REGISTRATION
The Plan had been copied to all members. That the Chairman and Vice Chair sign it as the correct area unanimously Resolved.
105 – 25/26 TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PRINTER FOR USE BY THE CLERK AT A COST OF £169.99 INC VAT
That the Clerk purchase the printer unanimously Resolved.
106 – 25/26 FINANCE
To consider and set the Precept upon West Lindsey District Council for 2026/27 financial year-
This was considered in detail as follows:-
|
Item |
Precept 2026/27 |
|
Staffing Costs |
9,653.00 |
|
LALC membership |
340.00 |
|
LALC Website Maintenance |
250.00 |
|
Room hire for meetings |
165.00 |
|
Stationery/ Computer cartridges |
75.00 |
|
LALC Training Courses/mileage for attendance on courses/lunches |
150.00
|
|
Information Commissioner annual fee |
47.00 |
|
Insurance |
250.00 |
|
Internal Audit Fees |
100.00 |
|
Flower tubs |
250.00 |
|
Newsletter |
250.00 |
|
Contingency Fund/Defibrillator
|
1300.00 |
|
Events Budget |
0.00 |
|
Parish enhancement projects
|
2000.00 |
|
The Chase |
2000.00 |
|
Total |
£17,480.00 Precept |
That Greetwell Parish Council Precept upon West Lindsey District Council the sum of £17,480 for the 2026/27 financial year proposed by Councillor John Taylor, seconded by Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates and Resolved.
B To consider the Lincolnshire Pension Fund (LGPS) Valuation Results and consider approving the rates for the next three years – That these be approved unanimously Resolved. The Chair signed the authorisation.
C To consider quotes for making the entrance/exit to the play area at The Chase a solid base – none received to date.
D Accounts paid for ratification/Accounts to be paid/Income/Transfer
Income
Lincoln Veterinary Hospital – Advertising in Greetwell News - £6.00
T & T Sporting Ltd – Advertising in Greetwell News - £18.00
Christmas Lights switch on donations - £100.78
Donation to Events fund - £10.00
Accounts paid
Tesco Mobile Phone DD - £8.51
Purchase of items for Christmas tree switch on event – Card payment - £11.90
Accounts to be paid
Staffing costs December - £780.77
LALC – Clerks Networking Day - £25.00 net, £5.00 VAT, £30.00 gross
Parish Magazine Printing – Inv 13905 - Greetwell News - £73.32
Mrs C Myers - Expenses – mileage £28.35, use of home as office £13.00 - £41.35
Mrs B Solly – Interim Internal Audit - £40.00
Transfer of funds
1.12.2025 – From Instant Access to Current - £1,000.00
That all accounts paid or to be paid unanimously Resolved.
Balance in Accounts at 30.11.2025
The Chase Account – £3,783.01
Current Account - £339.31
Instant Access Account – £22,936.61
107 – 25/26 CLERKS VERBAL REPORT
The Clerk reported as follows:-
That the bin inside the bus shelter opposite Mach would be moved as soon as possible.
That she had attended a Clerks Networking Day at Bracebridge Heath on 20.11.2025.
That the Internal Auditor had reported that the Accounts and administration of the Parish Council had been found to be in good order.
108 – 25/26 CHAIRMANS COMMENTS
The Chairman stated that he appreciated the time given by those organising and attending the Christmas Lights Switch on event.
109 – 25/26 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Monday 12 January 2026 7.30pm, Bramham Lounge, Sudbrooke Village Hall.