14 October 2025 - DRAFT
Ruskington Parish Council
Minutes of a meeting of Ruskington Parish Council held on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at the Winchelsea Centre, 11 High Street North, Ruskington, NG34 9DY at 7pm.
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Present: |
Chairman |
Cllr O Ditch |
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Councillors: |
D Conway, B Harrison, S Hislop, L Tomlinson, M Trolley, Cllr Bain (from 7.31pm) |
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In attendance: |
Mrs Kathryn Locke - Clerk to Council, Mrs Kirsty Sinclair - RFO |
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Apologies: |
Cllr Cox, Cllr Jennings |
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Also in attendance: D/Cllr M Waldeck and six members of the public, including a candidate for co-option, a co-option candidate observing the meeting, two organisers of Finley’s Fundraiser in regard to agenda item 11 below, and an allotment holder in regard to agenda item 12 below.
At 7pm the Chairman welcomed the delegates and members of the public and invited the organisers of Finley’s Fundraiser to speak about a fundraising event they hoped to arrange in July 2026, following the success and positive feedback received from their last event, and to request support from the Council. The event would raise funds for the Lincolnshire Air Ambulance. The organisers answered questions from Council. Support was offered from Cllr Tomlinson who had been an organiser of successful village fun day in 2024 and a collaboration with the newly formed Events Committee was discussed for consideration. The Chairman thanked the organisers who left the meeting. Next, the allotment holder was invited to provide an update, and they advised that they had sought advice on keeping bees and we arranging to attend bee keeping courses. The Chairman thanked the allotment holder. No other comments or questions were raised.
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7.18pm.
1. To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Parish Clerk prior to the meeting.
Cllr Cox and Cllr Jennings were unable to attend the meeting and had sent valid apologies. Cllr Bain had advised prior to the meeting that he may be late unavoidably late joining the meeting.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to accept Cllr Cox and Cllr Jennings’ apologies. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Harrison and approved unanimously.
2. To receive declarations of interest and to consider applications for dispensations in relation to DPIs. Disclosure of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests is to be in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any applications for dispensations in relation to DPIs.
None were declared at this time.
3. To approve as a correct record the notes of the meeting held on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
One query had arisen and was discussed.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the notes of the meeting as accurate Minutes. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Harrison and approved with six votes for and one abstention.
The Chairman signed the Minutes.
4. To receive the District and County Councillors’ reports – for information only.
Cllr Waldeck advised that Cllr Wright was unable to attend the meeting as he was at the House of Lords.
- Cllr Waldeck gave an overview of the NKDC proposals for the Local Government Reorganisation and advised that the public consultation on this subject was still open for everyone to complete. Two proposals had been put forward for Government to consider - merging with South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) and merging with SKDC and Rutland. Rutland was also considering merging with Leicestershire. A lot of uncertainty remained, and it was unclear if the next NKDC election, due in 2027, would take place or not.
- “Get Online” Digital Inclusion Week was due to commence on 20 October 2025 with NKDC running workshops.
- Permission to install 220 solar panels on the roof of the NKDC depot at Metheringham had been approved and the work was out for tender.
- Government was considering a new Planning Infrastructure Bill.
D/Cllr Waldeck answered questions from Council and the public. The Chairman thanked D/Cllr Waldeck, and D/Cllr Waldeck left the meeting.
During the item above, Cllr Bain joined the meeting at 7.31pm.
5. Financial Matters
Information had been circulated prior to the meeting.
5.1. To approve the payments made and consider the invoices for payment received since the meeting held on 9 September 2025.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the payments made and to pay all the invoices received. Proposed by Cllr Conway, second by Cllr Hislop and approved unanimously.
5.2. To consider /approve the bank reconciliations for September 2025.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the bank reconciliations for September 2025. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, second by Cllr Conway and approved unanimously.
5.3. To receive a monthly financial report from the RFO and consider any recommendations.
This had been circulated prior to the meeting and the RFO gave an overview. Council had raised £25,000 over the expected budget due to donations and funding awards. Apart from transferring CIL money to the upgrade of the Garden of Remembrance path, the financial reserves had not been used.
5.4. To receive an update on the s106 contribution following the development of housing at Flaxwell Fields.
The Clerk advised that the s106 money was £191,235.46 and the date for the money to be claimed was 11 December 2034. Confirmation on the Deed of Variation was awaited from NKDC.
5.5. To receive the outcome of the Clerk’s application to NKDC for a Litter Picking Grant for FY 2025-2026.
The Clerk advised that following their annual application for the grant, NKDC had awarded Council £1,749.64 for litter picking and removing dog fouling within the village centre.
5.6. To receive / consider the end of year external audit report for FY 2024-2025 from PKF Littlejohn.
Information had been circulated prior to the meeting and was displayed as required. The RFO gave an overview of the process. The external auditor (appointed by the government) had no concerns and Council were following proper practices.
5.7.a. To consider the length of time to display the Notice of Conclusion of Audit, along with the certified AGAR (Sections 1, 2 & 3), as recommended by the Finance Committee and RFO. The previous statute required 14 days.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to display the Notice of Conclusion of Audit for fourteen days. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Conway and approved unanimously.
5.8. To receive the review the accounts and schedule of reserves at the mid-point of the financial year.
Information had been circulated prior to the meeting. The RFO had given an overview on accounts and reserves in agenda item 5.3 above.
5.9. To review the Annual Investment Strategy and consider any recommendations made by the Finance Committee following its meeting on 7 October 2025.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the Annual Investment Strategy and to transfer £70,000 into the Dudley Building Society account. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Bain and approved unanimously.
5.10. To consider adding Cllr Harison to the list of bank signatories as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to add Cllr Harrison to the list of bank signatories. Proposed by Cllr Bain, seconded by Cllr Trolley and approved unanimously.
5.11. To consider the recommendations of the Finance Committee for awarding grants to Ruskington community groups following the review of applications by the Finance Committee on 7 October 2025.
Only one application had been received.
5.11.a. 1st Ruskington Scouts.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to award £500.00 to the 1st Ruskington Scouts for the purchase of tents to enable the Scouts to attend the Poacher camp in August 2026. Proposed by Cllr Hislop, second by Cllr Trolley and approved unanimously.
5.12. To consider a 3.5% increase in all cemetery fees, rounded up to the nearest pound, for all cemetery fees for FY 2026-2027, as recommended by the Recreation and Environment Committee.
Action: Council RESOLVED to increase the cemetery fees by 3.5% (rounded up to the nearest pound) from 1 April 2026. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.
5.13. To receive/consider the decision submitted to the Energy Ombudsman regarding their decision on the fees to exit the contract from the outgoing electricity provider as recommended by the Finance Committee at its meeting on 7 October 2025.
The RFO provided an overview, update, available options, and the latest exit fees.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to pay the £1,520 severance fee with Pozitive Energy and move to Corona. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.
5.14. To review the draft budget for FY 2027-2027 as recommended by the Finance Committee at its meeting on 7 October 2025.
The draft budget been circulated prior to the meeting and was displayed at the meeting. The RFO had made a few amendments to the draft to add any approved and updated financial information. The precept calculator had not yet been issued by NKDC and other financial information, to inform the budget, had yet to be considered or received. The RFO answered questions. The next meeting of the Finance Committee was scheduled for 25 November 2025.
6. To receive an update on co-option to Council.
Two applications for co-option had been received, Both candidates had met with the Clerk and a councillor (Cllr Cox) and Ms Sheldon had observed a meeting. The second applicant was observing the current meeting.
6.1. To consider the co-option of Lydia Sheldon to Council, following receipt of an application form and completion of all co-option policy requirements. (Information previously circulated.)
Action: The Council RESOLVED to co-opt Lydia Sheldon onto the Parish Council. Proposed by Cllr Ditch, seconded by Cllr Hislop and approved unanimously.
Ms Sheldon and the Clerk signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and Cllr Sheldon joined the Council. Although Cllr Sheldon could take part in the meeting discussions, she was unable to vote on any resolutions at this meeting.
7. To receive the Clerk’s report - for information only.
No questions were raised.
8. To consider/approve the following documents and their review dates as recommended following review by the relevant committee.
8.1. Cemetery regulations following review by the Recreation & Environment Committee
8.2. Regulations for the ashes scattering area in Sleaford Road cemetery following review by the Recreation & Environment Committee.
8.3. Health & Safety Policy following review by the Estate Management & Planning Committee on 30 September 2025.
8.4. Flushing & Purging Policy following review by the Estate Management & Planning Committee on 30 September 2025.
8.5. Salting & Gritting Policy following review by the Estate Management & Planning Committee on 30 September 2025.
8.6. To review the Advertising Guidance Policy.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve and adopt the above polices listed in 8.1 to 8.6 inclusive, as recommended.Committees to recommend the next review dates of relevant policies. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Conway and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
8.7. To review/ approve the draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Event Committee.
Action: The TOR for the Events Committee to be reviewed by the Events Committee with reference to the Communication, GDPR and Data Protection polices and legal requirements to ensure best practice.
8.8. To review / approve the draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for Councillor Surgeries and Attendance at Events.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve and adopt the (TOR) for Councillor Surgeries and Attendance at Events. Proposed by Cllr Ditch, seconded by Cllr Conway and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
8.9. To review / approve the Terms of Reference (TOR) for Working Parties.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve and adopt the (TOR) for Working parties. Proposed by Cllr Ditch, seconded by Cllr Trolley and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
9. To appoint members to the following committees.
9.1. Events Committee
Currently this committee only had one member (Cllr Harrison.)
Action: The Council RESOLVED to appoint Cllr Bain and Cllr Sheldon to the Events Committee. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Hislop and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
9.2. Recreation & Environment Committee
Currently Cllr Cox and Cllr Trolley were the only councillor members of this committee.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to appoint Cllr Tomlinson to the Recreation & Environment Committee. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Harrison and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
9.2.a. To consider appointing Dr Sheena Cotter to the Recreation & Environment Committee as a non-councillor member, following correspondence requesting to join the Environment Committee.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to appoint Dr Cotter to the Recreation & Environment Committee as a non-councillor member. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Hislop and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
10. To consider a proposal from a member of the Ruskington Area Veteran’s Group to replace the hedge in the Garden of Remembrance with a “Wall of Remembrance” made using engineered bricks.
Information had been circulated prior to the meeting. The hedge had reached the end of its natural life, and it was planned to replace this with a beech hedge at a cost of approx. £164.00.
The Council considered that the proposed wall would be expensive to build, would require a contractor, would impact a neighbouring residential property, and did not meet the requirements of the Environment Policy.
Action: The Council RESOLVED that memorial plaques could be placed inside the existing shelter using brick slips and that it may, in the future, consider building “scalloped” walls at either side of the shelter for hanging plaques. The Veteran’s Group to be invited to be involved with the future plans. Proposed by Cllr Conway, seconded by Cllr Hislop and approved unanimously.
11. To consider correspondence from the organisers of Finley’s Fundraiser (held in 2024) with a request to support an event in 2025. (Information circulated prior to the meeting.)
This had been discussed in the public session, above, with two of the event organisers.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to allow the fundraising event to take place at Parkfield playing fields on either 12 or 19 July 2026. The Council agreed to offer support and to find out what support the organisers required. Proposed by Cllr Ditch seconded by Cllr Conway and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
12. To consider the request from an allotment holder to keep a bee hive at the allotments.
Action: The Council RESOLVED for the RFO and Clerk to create a survey and undertake a consultation with the allotment holders, and for a risk assessment to be undertaken to enable the beehive to be considered further. Proposed by Cllr Ditch, seconded by Cllr Hislop and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
The allotment holder left the meeting.
13. Estate Management and Planning - Cllr Trolley.
An Estate Management and Planning Committee meeting had been held on 30 September 2025.
13.1. To receive the outcome of the change of use planning permission application for Parkfield pavilion and the creation of an overflow carpark.
NKDC had approved the planning permission, with conditions, for the change of use for the pavilion to include a café and an overflow carpark.
13.2. To consider the quotes for a structural engineer to assess the load bearing walls in the pavilion.
Two quotes had been received and circulated (redacted) prior to the meeting.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to accept Quote 1 for £100.00 +VAT. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, second by Cllr Hislop and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
13.3. To consider the quote from the architect to draw plans of the pavilion to show the drainage plan and any other required building regulations and submit the full plans application to building control at NKDC.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the quote of £295.00 +VAT and to advise the architect that Council may have some deliberations. Proposed by Cllr Trolley, seconded by Cllr Harrison and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
13.4. To consider the next steps in the renovation of the pavilion.
Action: To await the architect’s building regulations plans, paid for by using CIL money, before agreeing the next steps. Proposed by Cllr Conway, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
14. To confirm Councillor Tomlinson’s availability, for the Community Litter Pick on Saturday 18 October 2025 (10am to 12 noon).
Cllr Tomlinson could no longer lead the litter pick the next Community Litter pick on 18 October but could do the week after.
Action: Cllr Tomlinson to lead the litter pick on Saturday 25 October 2025 (10am -12noon).
15. Recreation and Event Matters:
15.1. To consider the town and parish council sport provision survey sent from Knight, Kavanagh & Page Ltd, to inform NKDC and the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan, and agree who will complete this on behalf of Council.
Action: The Council agreed that the Admin Assistant complete the survey with support from Cllr Tomlinson as required.
15.2. To consider ways to celebrate Christmas 2025.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to locate a large Christmas tree on the grass verge on Sleaford Road and to purchase a rechargeable generator for the tree lights in an attempt to improve luminosity, as well as locating, a previously agreed, a smaller Christmas tree within the Garden of Remembrance for residents to hang ribbons from in memory of their loved ones. Proposed by Cllr Bain, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
A member of public left the meeting.
16. To consider the planning applications received from NKDC since the last meeting held on 9 September 2025, and ratify any comments made by the Environment & Planning Committee.
a. Planning Application Reference: 25/0969/HOUS
Proposal: Proposed garage conversion and side extension
Location: 11 Rectory Road Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9AE
This application had now been approved by NKDC.
b. Planning Application Reference: 25/1120/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of single storey side/rear extension
Location: 35 Roxholm Close Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9EF
Action: The Council had no objections to this application.
c. Planning Application Reference: 25/1113/HOUS
Proposal: Single storey flat roof extension to side & rear of property and demolition of
existing detached garage.
Location: 3 Ashtree Close Ruskington Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 9BW
Action: The Council had no objections to this application.
d. Application Reference: 25/0698/FUL (Amended plans/additional information received.)
Proposal: Erection of secure metal structure to accommodate extra workshop space
for the garage (retrospective) and change of use of land from residential to business
Location: Speedway Garage Sleaford Road Ruskington
Revisions to application including relocation of workshop building, changes to
access arrangements, description of development and proposed boundary treatments/ landscaping.
Cllr Trolley advised that comments made by Council about the original application had been considered and the suggested changes had been made by the applicant.
Action: The Council had no objections to the amended plans for this application.
16.1 To receive notification of planning applications approved by NKDC since the last meeting.
a. Application Reference: 25/0499/FUL
Proposal: Proposed creation of a mobile home plot with siting of mobile home, garage and block paved driveway.
Location: 36 Lindum Park Ruskington Sleaford
Notice of approval received by email on 5/9/2025
b. Application Reference: 25/0823/HOUS
Proposal: Erection of a rear/side extension to accommodate a ground floor bathroom and sunroom.
Location: 11 The Paddock Ruskington Sleaford
Notice of approval received on 16/9/2025.
c. Application Reference: 25/0948/HOUS
Proposal: Single storey flat roof infill extension to side & rear
Location: 36 Parkfield Road Ruskington Sleaford
18/9/2025.
d. Application Reference: 25/0765/FUL
Proposal: Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker (retrospective)
Location: Black Bull 10 Rectory Road Ruskington
Notice of approval received on 2/10/2025
e. Application Reference: 24/1453/FUL
Proposal: Change of use to multi-purpose pavilion to include cafe (class E) with internal alterations and extension to existing pavilion and extend car parking with access from Northfield Road.
Notice of approval received on 3/10/2025.
f. Application Reference: 25/1018/HOUS
Proposal: Proposed first floor side extension and single storey rear extension
Location: 22 Elmtree Road Ruskington Sleaford.
Notice of approval received on 6/10/2025.
17. Correspondence - for information only. (Circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting).
a. LALC (by email) – Fortnightly newsletter.
b. Parish Councillor (by email on 3/9/25) - Resignation from Council and a request to join the Environment Committee as a non-councillor member.
c. Resident (by email on 3/9/25) – Update on the street lights for Lincoln Road. (LCC contacted for an update.)
d. Business (by email on 4/9/25) - Ongoing correspondence re Union flags for business properties along the High Street.
e. Dental Practice (by email on 4/9/25) -Request for a Union flag for the practice property. [Advised that all the available Union flags have been erected in the vicinity of the Winchelsea Centre for the Ruskington Remembers event on 6/9/2025.)
f. NKDC (by email on 5/9/35) -Town & Parish Newsletter.
g. LCC (by post on 6/9/25) - Publicity for LCC’s government reorganisation proposal.
h. Clerks & Councils Direct (by post on 6/9/25) – Latest newsletter
i. Resident (by email on 8/9/25) - Thank you and positive feedback for the Ruskington Remembers event held on 6 September 2025.
j. Resident (by email on 8/9/25) - Request for guidance on flag flying regulations and concerns about the height of and noise from a particular flag. [Signposted to NKDC, and the Government website for guidance on flag flying.]
k. Resident by email on 10/9/25 – Dog fouling around the village.
l. Resident (via email on 10/9/25) – Ownership of a tree on communal land that requires work. [Signposted to Fix My Street].
m. Village Hall Committee (by email on 12/9/2025)
n. Member of the public (by email on 12/9/2025) – Invitation to memorial church service.
o. Resident (by email on 10/9/2025) – Update on a memorial Christmas Tree [Advised that a memorial Christmas tree is being purchased for the Garden of Remembrance.]
p. LCC (by email on 12/9/2025) - Integrated Lifestyle Service consultation for promotion.
Rev’d Jenkins (by email on 12/9/2025)- Remembrance Sunday church reading and thank you and positive feedback regarding the Ruskington Remembers on 6/9/2025.
q. LCC (by email on 18/9/2025) – Offer of a one tonne salt/grit bag. (RPC does not require any salt at this present time.)
r. Local business (by hand on 18/9/2025) – Card and chocolates and biscuits for those who helped locate and relocate the memorial bench in memory of a member of their staff.
s. Resident (by email on 19/9/2025) – Plans to improve the grass area at the junction of Silver Steet and Station road.
t. Resident (by email on 22/9/2025) – Request for permission to alter / improve an area of grass verge outside their property. (Signposted to LCC and NKDC.)
u. Resident (by hand on 23/9/2025) – Letters for individual councillors regarding the misuse of Parkfield carpark, and other items.
v. NKDC Elections Team (by email on 26/9/2025) – No valid request received to call an election following the resignation of S. Cotter, and therefore Council may now proceed to co-opt to fill the vacancy.
w. NKDC Food Waste (by email on 27/9/2025) – Acceptance of invitation to attend the Council meeting on 11 November 2025 to raise awareness of the food waste collections from 30 March 2026.
x. NKDC Anti-Social Behaviour (by email on 29/9/2025) – request for the Community Speed Team to consider including Millview Road in its scheme following complaints of speeding along this road. (Information forwarded to the CSW scheme co-ordinators on 29/9/2025.]
y. LCC (by email on 29/9/2025) – Information from the Local Government Reorganisation consultation event and link to the public consultation on this.
z. Member of Ruskington Veteran’s Group (by email on 29/9/2025) – Proposal for a “Wall of Remembrance” in the Garden of Remembrance instead of replacing the current hedge with a beech hedge. (Agenda item, above.)
aa Energy Ombudsman (by email) on 29/9/2025 – Decision and options. (Agenda item, above.)
bb. Organiser of Finley’s Funday (by email on 30/9/2025) – Feedback from the event and a request for Council to support an event in 2025. (Agenda item, above.)
cc. Knight, Kavanagh & Page Ltd (by email on 2/10/2025) – Town and parish council sport provision survey to inform the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan. (Agenda item, above.)
dd. Health Watch Lincolnshire (by email on 2/10/2025) – September newsletter.
ee. NKDC (by email on 3/10/2025) – Local Government Reorganisation and link to survey.
ff. Architect (by email on 6/10/2025) – Outcome of pavilion planning application and planning conditions.
gg. Contractor (by hand on 6/10/2025) – Invoices, information and photos. (Agenda item, above.)
hh. Resident (by email on 7/10/2025) – Incident on Parkfield Road whereby a dog was kicked. [Resident had already reported this to the ASB team at NKDC.]
ii. LALC (be email on 7/10/2025) – Links to a webinar and information regarding Martyn's Law (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
jj. Architect (by email on 7/10/2025 and 8/10/2025) – Invoice and information regarding building regulations drawings for the pavilion.
kk. Electricity provider (by email on 8/10/2025) – Early termination fee. (Agenda item, above.)
18. To receive feedback from the Councillor Surgery held at the Parish Office on 10 October 2025 – Cllr Conway.
Cllr Conway reported that this had gone well, and his report and feedback had been circulated prior to the meeting (no personal details shared).
19. To receive Members’ Reports – for information only. (Any items raised for decision will appear on the agenda for the next meeting.)
- Cllr Harrison asked if the Tommie lamppost signs and the Union flags were being erected for Remembrance Sunday.
20. To resolve whether to exclude the public and press, in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, to discuss the following staffing and contractual matters below.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to move into closed session to discuss the staffing and contractual matters below. Proposed by Cllr Bain, seconded by Cllr Trolley and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
The Chairman closed the meeting at 9.05pm and the remaining member of public left the meeting.
The meeting re-convened at 9.06pm.
21. To consider extending the payment of sick pay from day one of sick leave for eligible employees. – Cllr Bain.
Cllr Bain explained that Council had voluntarily agreed to pay sick pay from day one of sickness absence prior to a change in the law proposed by the current Government. The legislative change had not yet taken effect.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to continue to pay sick pay from day one of sickness absence for the eligible employees. To be reviewed in one year (October 2026). Proposed by Cllr Bain, seconded by Cllr Trolley and approved with seven votes for and one abstention (unable to vote at this meeting).
22. To receive an update on the lychgate renovation and agree the next steps.
Information and evidence had been submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the outcome was awaited. The next steps would be considered once the outcome was known.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 9.11pm.