03 September 2026
NOTES FROM THE PUBLIC FORUM HELD ON 03 SEPTEMBER 2026
There were 6 members of the public present together with District Cllr Ashton.
Two members of the public attended to report ongoing anti social behaviour at the picnic area. The Parish Council advised that all incidents should be reported to the police via 101 so that a formal record is kept, although residents noted that long waiting times make this difficult.
One resident suggested installing wildlife cameras and signage to help deter the behaviour. Residents have also set up a WhatsApp group to notify others quickly when issues arise.
Also, there is concern as there has been no community speed watch equipment ordered. The new Clerk will try to get things ordered.
The Clerk will contact the County Council to seek their views on the suggestion of installing wildlife cameras and signage.
Two other members of the public also wished to report anti social behaviour occurring on Mary Lovell Way. They further advised that several street lights in the Close remain out of operation. The Clerk read out an email confirming that the lighting should be repaired soon and provided the relevant contact details for residents to follow up if needed. Residents also expressed concern that the road has not yet been formally adopted by the Council.
5 members of the public left
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 7.30PM IN THE YOUTH CENTRE, HALL LANE
1. TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES AND REASON FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were accepted from Cllr Edwards
Present: Cllrs Burton, Boseley, Sherriff, Jones, Pritchard, Hopkins, Pocklington and Jones
(Chairman for meeting) and the Clerk Mrs D Money
Also present: District Councillor Ashton.
2. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES
County Councillor Hume and District Councillor Jones sent their apologies.
District Councillor Ashton arrived at 1940 during item 7 and did his report after this.
3. TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011
There were no declarations of interest.
4. NOTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 02 JULY 2026 TO BE APPROVED AND SIGNED AS THE MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Sherriff and seconded by Cllr Pocklington that the minutes be signed as a true record, all agreed.
5. CLERK’S REPORT
Left for closed session.
6. CHAIR’S REPORT
The Chair had nothing to report.
7. FINANCE REPORT
a) Authority for payment:
Staff Costs £1,916.60
Salaries - D Money £841.51
Clerk's Expenses - E L Arnold £131.70
Clerk's Expenses - D Money £42.90
Reconomy £46.20
Reconomy fuel surcharge £1.39
Haines Watts £28.50
E L Arnold (Adobe) £59.92
E L Arnold (Printer Ink and Paper) £37.43
A W Cannell (Handyman) £200.00
HMRC £301.52
D Money (Storage Boxes) £14.97
Malc Firth £66.67
Malc Firth £33.34
Anglian Water £22.01
Information Commisioners Office £47.00
Bank of Scotland £4.25
b) To confirm payments made in August:
Staff Costs £1,057.97
Reconomy £46.20
Reconomy fuel surcharge £2.63
Haines Watts £28.50
Bolingbroke Deanery £100.00
Malc Firth Landscapes £66.67
Stickney Community Committee £12.50
TJW Services £468.00
Gallagher Insurance £50.00
A W Cannell (Handyman) £250.00
Reconomy overweight in June £24.77
Bank of Scotland £4.25
c) To report balances in bank account
Community Account £17,596.05 Deposit Account £7,897.44
d) Bank Mandate Changes
The Council were advised that the new Clerk has been added to the bank account, and it was requested that the previous Clerk be removed from the mandate.
e) Discuss a council debit card
It was resolved that the Parish Council should obtain a debit card for official council business.
f) To review Scribe Accounting Package
The Council reviewed the costs of the Scribe Accounting Package (£299 setup and £37 per month) and the Scribe Cemetery Package (£189 setup and £21 per month). It was resolved that the Clerk will contact Scribe to proceed with setting up the accounts package and to defer the cemetery package for the time being.
g) Parish Council Nest Pension Account.
The Clerk has set up a NEST pension account using the new council email address. However, a problem has arisen: the payroll provider has advised that an existing NEST account was previously created under the former Clerk’s email address. This now needs to be amalgamated so that the Council’s pension administration is held under a single account. It was also agreed that the Clerk could set up a direct debit for future pension payments.
District Councillor’s Report
District Councillor Ashton arrived and provided his report, noting that the Tour of Britain had been a great success. He also updated the Council on the reorganisation of Lincolnshire County Council, advising that there will be an election next May.
Councillor Ashton confirmed that he will write to the Council to establish the reason for the delay in the adoption of Mary Lovell Way.
District Councillor Ashton left 2010
The Chair moved onto items 17 and 18, before continuing to item 8.
Member of the public left.
8. TO RESOLVE CHAIRMAN’S ALLOWANCE POLICY
With a couple of amendments the Clerk will amend and bring to the next full council meeting.
9. PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR DECISION AT THIS MEETING.
APPLICANT: Mr and Mrs Grey
PROPOSAL: Planning Permission - Change of use of land to form caravan and container
storage, siting of 9no. holiday lodges, erection of an amenity building, change of use of
existing dayroom to form a shop, excavation of land to form a fishing lake and construction
of access roads.
LOCATION: Stickney Showground Equestrian Centre, East Fen Lane, Stickney, Lincolnshire,
PE22 8DE
Grid Ref.: 535253 356246
Expected Decision Level: Delegated Decision
Observations are requested no later than 03rd September 2026
The Clerk will resend the Council’s objections
APPLICANT: Miss Paula Frazer
PROPOSAL: Planning Permission - Construction of a riding arena.
LOCATION: Green Hedges, West Fen Lane, Stickney, Lincolnshire, PE22 8BD
Grid Ref.: 533719 357600
Expected Decision Level: Delegated Decision
Observations are requested no later than 18th September 2026. No objections.
10. TO RECEIVE PLANNING DECISIONS RECEIVED FROM ELDC
APPLICANT: Mr H Hiley PROPOSAL: Planning Permission - Change of use of land for the siting of a Mobile Home for holiday use and change of use of land and construction of hardstanding for parking and for the sale and display of caravans, American trailers and modular (mobile home/office) buildings (works commenced).
LOCATION: Station Business Park, Main Road, Stickney, Lincolnshire, PE22 8EE
The application was Approved on 06/07/2026.
11. Update Regarding Bus Shelter at Main Road
The Clerk advised that a quotation had been received for a new bus shelter at a cost of £17,538. The Clerk also reported that she had spoken with Lincolnshire County Council regarding the possibility of installing a bus shelter in the village.
Councillor Boseley agreed to send the Clerk a photograph of the proposed site, along with the three word location code, so that this information can be passed on to the County Council.
12. WINTER SALT
The Councillors will check the existing salt bins to determine whether they need refilling and will also identify any suitable new locations for additional salt bins, and advise the Clerk.
13. HIGHWAYS:
a) To receive update on Community Speed Watch equipment
Councillor Burton has given the Clerk all the details. The Clerk will contact road safety partnership with the order.
b) To consider request for speed bumps in A16
County Councillor Hume was not at the meeting, but the suggestion will be passed on to her.
c) Any other Highways issue
Councillor Boseley raised concerns about why Hall Lane is due to be closed again for further works, and questioned why the necessary works could not have been completed in a single phase. The Clerk will email County Councillor Hume to put forward this suggestion.
It was also noted concerns that many tractor drivers are travelling on local roads while towing trailers and using mobile phones.Play Area:
14. TO RECEIVE PLAY AREA REPORT
a) The play area report had no major problems and the minor points have been actioned by Councillor Boseley.
b) To receive update regarding new bins
This was removed from the agenda.
15. CEMETERY – ANY MATTERS REPORTED SINCE THE LAST MEETING
The Clerk reported that a quotation had been received for the tree work in the churchyard and memorial garden at a cost of £975 An additional cost of £425 was quoted for grinding the stump in the churchyard. It was agreed to proceed with the tree work but not the stump grinding.
The previous Clerk had written to the Vicar before leaving to request a faculty so that the work could commence. Once the faculty has been received, the Clerk will notify the contractors to begin the approved works.
The Clerk will obtain a quotation for the removal of a bench that has been cemented into the cemetery and will then write to the owners to advise them accordingly.
16. PICNIC AREA – ANY MATTERS TO REPORT
This was discussed in the public forum.
17. TO DISCUSS SEATING AND POSSIBLE NOTICEBOARD BY THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
This will be added to the next agenda.
18. TO DISCUSS ACTION THAT CAN BE TAKEN REGARDING RESIDENTS NOT PICKING UP AFTER THEIR DOGS
A staff member from the local primary school will ask Key Stage 2 pupils to design signs for display in the community to help encourage residents to pick up after their dogs.
19. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING – NOT COVERED ON THE AGENDA
20. To resolve to move to closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission the Meetings) Act 1960 to the confidential nature of the business to be discussed in relation to the following matters:
21. STAFFING MATTERS
a) To resolve to officially appoint a new Clerk and accept the contract.
The Clerk was advised by Haines Watts that her contract should be amended slightly to add I should add full salary contribution.
b) It was approved to implement the new NJC 2026/2027 pay increment of 3.3%, and to authorise payment of all associated back pay owed to staff, applied from their respective effective dates.
c) It was approved to pay 22 hours of holiday pay at £428.38 to the previous clerk. The Clerk will advised Haines Watts and request her P45.
d) It was RESOLVED by all councillors that the payment from the previous clerk’s gratuity account be deferred and withheld pending further legal and financial investigation into its statutory validity. It will be held as a gratuity reserve fund until it is resolved.
22. MATTERS FOR NEXT AGENDA
a) Parish Council Facebook page.
b) Magazine
c) Village Entry Gates
d) Christmas Light Switch On
e) Wreath
23. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING:
01 October 2026 at 7.30pm with a Public Forum 7.15pm