Agendas 2025

7th January 2026

Dear Councillors

I hereby summons you to the meeting of Thimbleby Parish Council on Wednesday 7th January 2026 starting at 7.00pm or shortly thereafter preceded by a period of public participation starting at 6.45pm.  If you cannot attend, please notify me with a reason for your absence.   The agenda is attached below.

 

Signed: A. Everard                                          Date: 31/12/2025

Clerk to Thimbleby Parish Council

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AGENDA

 

 

  1. Election of Chair of Thimbleby Parish Council (to serve until May 2026 Annual Meeting) and signing Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

 

  1. Election of Vice Chair (if the role is vacant).

 

  1. Apologies for absence to be approved if appropriate.

 

  1. Declarations of interest and consideration of any requested dispensations.

 

  1. To adopt the draft minutes from the Parish Council meetings held on 5th November 2025.

 

  1. To consider any matters arising from the previous meetings including 5th November 2025 not already on this agenda including Clerk’s Report and actions taken.

 

  1. To receive any written or verbal reports from District and County Councillors.

 

  1. Correspondence Received

LALC E-News (two-weekly); LALC Training Bulletin (monthly); ELDC and LCC Town and Parish News; ELDC
 

  1. Planning – plans can be viewed on https://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/applications

To consider comments submitted in respect of new ELDC planning applications responded to between meetings and new applications and to receive updates on progress of previously considered applications:

  • Application reference S/181/01013/23 and S/181/01014/23     Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of, extension and alterations of existing barn which is a listed building to form a dwelling - VILLAGE FARM, MAIN ROAD, THIMBLEBY, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5RE

Thimbleby PC: Objection with comments.

ELDC Decision: Approved

  • Application reference 03473/25/ESO Environmental Impact Assessment (E.E.C. Directive 85/337/E.E.C. as amended by Council Directive 97/11E.C.) for a scoping opinion with respect to the erection of 8no. poultry units and associated infrastructure. Land South Of Poolham Lane, Poolham.

Thimbleby PC: Objection with comments    

ELDC Decision: Scoping Opinion Issued.

  • Application reference S/181/00034/24 | Planning Permission - Erection of 9 no. detached dwelling and a public community open space, existing buildings on site to be demolished. | HALLGARTH FARM, MAIN ROAD, THIMBLEBY, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5RE

Thimbleby PC: Support with comments

ELDC Decision: Decision Awaited

  • Application reference 03239/25/OUT Planning Permission - Outline erection of 9no. dwellings. Proposed Farm Access Off Thimbleby Hill Main Road Thimbleby.

Thimbleby PC: Objection with comments

ELDC Decision: Refused

Planning Inspectorate: Appeal submitted by applicant. Open for comments by letter until 12/1/2026 on Planning Inspectorate website appeal ref 6002068 - NEW

  • Application reference 03438/25/OUT Planning Permission - Outline erection of up to 200 dwellings, with demolition of existing farm buildings, associated access, play area, public open space, landscaping and biodiversity enhancement (with means of access to be considered).

Thimbleby PC: Objection with comments

ELDC Decision: Decision Awaited.

  • Application reference 03706/25/FUL Planning Permission - Change of use of land to create a dog exercise field, erection of a field shelter and boundary fencing and provision of car parking area. Land South of Glebe Farm Bungalow Lincoln Road Thimbleby Lincolnshire - NEW

 

  1. To consider any highways, footpath and related issues and agree actions to be taken.
    1. Sidings work to be undertaken
    2. Location of grit bin(s) in parish of Thimbleby
    3. LCC update on drains maintenance.
    4. Update on Thimbleby Hill street signs.
    5. To note latest Speed Indicator data.

 

  1. To consider desired outcome at Harper Garth bus shelter (verbal update).

 

  1. To consider street names list for future developments.

 

  1. Finance

a) To approve the payment of bills paid between meetings and bills to pay on the payment schedule.

b) To note the bank reconciliation and account balance.

c) To appoint an Internal Auditor for 2025-26 financial year.

(Note: Any councillor with council tax unpaid for more than two months is prohibited from voting on the budget or precept by Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and must disclose it at the start of the meeting. Failure to do so may be a criminal offence.)

c) To consider the 2026-27 financial year budget and reserves.

d) To approve the precept for 2026-27 financial year.

 

  1. To approve the following policies:
  1. Councillor-officer Protocol
  2. IT Policy
  3. Minute taking and Meeting Practice Policy
  4. Communication and Engagement Policy

 

  1. To consider new Staffing Committee Terms of Reference and employment contract amendments.

 

  1. To consider amendments to the Standing Orders

 

  1. To approve any bookings for training.

 

  1. To consider any items to be proposed for the next meeting agenda on 4th March 2026.