January 2026 DRAFT Minutes
8/2025/26
SPRIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on 20/1/2026 at 6.30pm in the Village Hall
Present:- Cllr K.Morton (Chairman), Cllr M Marris, Cllr M. Strong.
In attendance: Helen Pitman (Clerk)
Visitors: Two members of the public.
1. Apologies for absence and reasons given:-. Cllr R. Cowling. Accepted.
2. Co-option of councillor: Deferred until potential candidate arrived.
3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act:- None.
4. Notes of meeting held on 12th November to be approved as minutes:- The minutes were signed as a true record.
5. Chair and councils comments:- The chairman read out Cllr Cox’s resignation letter and all offered a big thank you for her contribution over the years. The tenancy agreement for the parish field has been located. The clerk to inspect document for discussion at next meeting. agenda
6 Clerk’s report on matters outstanding:- The clerk had contacted Cllr Jane Smith and found out that the signs would cost £50.Was decided not to pursue. Another grass cut has been carried out in November
7. Planning matters:- None. The chairman gave an update on the chicken farm application and said it was unlikely to be going before Planning committee any time soon. There has been no update on Scampton.
2. Co-option of Councillor:- Rachael Burnett. Proposed, Cllr Morton. Seconded, Cllr Marris. Co-opted. Cllr Burnett signed the acceptance form and took her seat.
8. Correspondence:- Circulated. The clerk has been contacted by a resident re flooding on Church Hill. Cllr Marris confirmed that LCC had been out to deal with the issue but it was still a problem. Clerk to report to highways again. Discussion took place regarding constant problem with leaves. Clerk to request WLDC road sweeper. Matter to be discussed at next meeting to find a long term solution. agenda Chairman to attend West Lindsey Reorganisation briefing session.
9. Financial matters:- Council resolved to pay: H. Pitman £350.30; Glendale £189.60; LALC £100.44; K. Morton £17.90. Clerk confirmed that LCC contribution towards grass cutting has been received and balance in accounts as @ 9/1/26 was £14,641.39. Cllr Strong to be new signatory on bank account.
10. Update on installation of new speed sign:- All now installed and payments made. The member of public in attendance had thanked the council in the public forum and said, whilst not eradicating speeding, it had made a positive impact. Council agreed to purchase a Tam torque to allow movement of the speed sign at a cost of £10.90.
11. To discuss & resolve on new domain name for council email:- Clerk had obtained three quotes. Cllr Strong has reviewed and advised council to go with CAS as provider. Proposed, Cllr Morton. Seconded Cllr Strong. Resolved unanimous. spridlington-pc.gov.uk preferred domain name. Clerk to take forward.
12. To discuss an emergency plan: Defer.
13. Reports from outside bodies:- Police reports circulated.
14. Items of information to be noted and if necessary to be dealt with at the next meeting:-
9/2025/26
Clearance of leaves in village; tenancy agreement; dog fouling on public rights of way.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.47pm.
Date……………….....…. Signed…………………………………… (Chairman)
Amended dates of future meetings: 20/1 @6.30pm; 10/3 @ 6.30pm; 20/5 @ 6.30pm; 14/7 @ 6.30pm; 8/9 @6.30pm; 10/11 @ 8pm.