2nd July 2025 DRAFT
MINUTES of A PARISH Council Meeting on 2nd July 2025
at 7.00pM at thimbleby village hall.
Present
Councillors Cllr P.Buckingham (Chair), Cllrs C.Bachrati, A.Doody.
Not Present: All Present
In attendance The Clerk, A. Everard.
Members of public present: Three
There were no matters raised during the public participation period.
73/25. Welcome statement by the Chair of the Parish Council
Cllr Buckingham welcomed all to the meeting.
74/25. Apologies for absence to be approved if appropriate.
None.
74/25. Declarations of Interest and consideration of any requested dispensations.
Cllr Doody declared a pecuniary interest in the Village Farm planning application. As this would leave the council inquorate Cllr Doody applied for a dispensation and it was proposed, seconded and unanimously approved.
75/25. To adopt the draft minutes from the Parish Council meeting held on 30th June 2025. Proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to adopt and the Chair signed them.
76/25. To consider any matters arising from the previous meeting 7th May and 30th June 2025 not already on this agenda including Clerk’s Report and actions taken.
There was nothing to report.
77/25. To receive any written or verbal reports from District or County Councillors.
ELDC Cllr Martin would look into the street-naming of Thimbleby Hill if the Clerk provided details. Based on recent street-naming requests it would be wise for the parish council to develop a list of suitable and preferred names for future requirements. Cllr Martin was willing to support the £350 ELDC Community Grant application for work on the Village Pump and Wall and the Clerk can send in the application. The Council may wish to consider a History Board at some point and also signs for advising water not fit to drink and to advise people not to tamper with the listed heritage asset. Cllr Martin also advised the Council that local government re-organisation proposals were due to be released by ELDC and elections for the shadow councils would probably take place in May 2027 for implementation in April 2028.
78/25. Correspondence Received
The Council noted LALC E-News (two-weekly); LALC Training Bulletin (monthly); ELDC and LCC Town and Parish News; ELDC Social Media and Useful information emails; emails from residents.
79/25. Planning
- Application reference S/181/01013/23 and S/181/01014/23 - VILLAGE FARM, MAIN ROAD, THIMBLEBY, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5RE
After debate council did not wish to change their original comments.
- Application reference S/181/00034/24 - HALLGARTH FARM, MAIN ROAD, THIMBLEBY, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5RE
There was no change from the previous meetings.
- Application Reference 00318/25/FUL THIMBLEBY COURT CARE HOME, THIMBLEBY ROAD, HORNCASTLE, LN9 5RA
Council noted that ELDC had approved the application.
- Application reference 02085/25/FUL ELMLEA FARM ELMHIRST ROAD THIMBLEBY LN9 5LX
Council noted that ELDC had approved the application
80/25. To consider any highways, footpath and related issues and agree actions to be taken.
Parish Council had written to Lincolnshire County Council to protest at the poor state of the footpath near Church Corner towards Green Lane and the impact this was having on all users. Highways Portfolio Holder Cllr Cheyne had responded and the response would be shared with residents in the planned newsletter.
81/25. To consider an update relating to the Village Pump and other external Council assets.
It was RESOLVED to apply for ELDC Community Grant to enable the work to be completed on the Village Pump and Wall.
82/25. To consider impact of any empty homes in the parish any action to be taken.
This item was deferred.
83/25. Finance
a) To approve the payment of bills paid between meetings and bills to pay on the payment schedule.
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the payments for LALC subscription and annual training scheme costs of £97.02 and £132.00, Zurich insurance £480.72, HMRC deductions of up to £61.00 in respect of last year’s payments now a new direct debit was being put in place to pay them and salary costs of £247.34.
b) To note the bank reconciliation and account balance.
Current account balance was £9955.39 as at June 12th. There were no uncashed payments.
c) To consider update on bank signatories amendments.
It was noted that the signatories on the account were up to date.
d) To consider insurance policy renewal.
It was RESOLVED to pay additional premium in respect of the Village Pump with Zurich for £121.18.
e) To receive the internal auditor’s report 2024-25 (if available).
This item was deferred until the report was received.
f) To approve any bookings for training.
There were no immediate training needs identified.
84/25. To consider any items to be proposed for the next meeting agenda on 3rd September 2025.
Telephone box, newsletter.
85/25. Confidential items
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED that under the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item(s) of business as they involve the likely disclosure of confidential information.
86/25. To consider correspondence received from residents regarding various parish council matters and any actions to be taken.
A confidential debate was undertaken. No resolution was passed.
87/25. To consider arrangements for the Clerk’s appraisal 2025.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to nominate two councillors to conduct the process in September.
88/25. To consider potential co-option applicants to be invited to apply for consideration.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to consider any applications and to add invitation for new applications onto the next newsletter if seats still vacant.
Meeting ended 9.35pm