March 2026
Dear Councillors
I hereby summons you to the meeting of Thimbleby Parish Council on Wednesday 4th March 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: 25th February 2026
Clerk to Thimbleby Parish Council
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AGENDA
1. Welcome remarks by the Chair of the Parish Council
2. Apologies for absence to be approved if appropriate.
3. Declarations of interest and consideration of any requested dispensations.
4. To adopt the draft minutes from the Parish Council meetings held on 7th and 27th January 2026.
5. To note the draft minutes of the Staffing Committee
6. To consider any matters arising from the previous meetings including 7th and 27th January 2026 not already on this agenda including Clerk’s Report and actions taken.
7. To receive any written or verbal reports from District and County Councillors.
8. Correspondence Received
LALC E-News (two-weekly); LALC Training Bulletin (monthly); ELDC and LCC Town and Parish News;
9. 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 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
Thimbleby PC – Supported with comments
ELDC Decision - Approved.
• 00046/26/FUL Planning Permission - Change of use of a domestic annex to holiday accommodation (works completed).Laburnum Cottage Mill Lane Thimbleby Lincolnshire LN9 5JS – NEW
• 03900/25/RVC Section 73 application to remove condition no. 4 (outbuilding for domestic use) previously imposed on planning permission ref. no. S/181/00102/23 for the erection of a double garage with office and store over works already completed). Pentlands Main Road Thimbleby LN9 5RE - NEW
10. To consider any highways, footpath and related issues and agree actions to be taken.
a). LCC update on drains maintenance.
b) FixMyStreet issues and other resident reports
11. Finance
a) To consider membership of LALC and Annual Training Scheme membership 2026-27.
b) To approve the payment of bills paid between meetings and bills to pay on the payment schedule.
c) To approve budget for additional Clerk’s hours.
d) To note the bank reconciliation and account balance.
e) To note completion of The Pension Regulator – 3-yearly redeclaration.
12. To approve the following policies:
a) IT Policy
b) Website Accessibility Statement 2026.
13. To consider local government re-organisation consultation
14. To consider the location of proposed local flood monitoring equipment by LCC.
15. To approve any bookings for training.
16. To consider the arrangements for the preparation and distribution of the Parish Council newsletter.
17. To consider arrangements for the Annual Parish Meeting and any items to be proposed for the Annual Parish Council Meeting agenda on 6th May 2026.