4th March 2026 DRAFT
DRAFT MINUTES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 4TH MARCH 2026
AT 7PM AT THIMBLEBY VILLAGE HALL.
Present;
Councillors Cllrs C.Bachrati, A.Doody, E.Buckley
Not Present: All Present
In attendance: The Clerk, A. Everard.
Members of public present: One
Public Participation: None.
27/26. Welcome remarks by Chair of the Parish Council
Chair opened the meeting.
28/26. Apologies for absence to be approved if appropriate.
None.
29/26. Declarations of interest and consideration of any requested dispensations.
None
30/26. To adopt the draft minutes from the Parish Council meetings held on 7th and 27th January 2026
RESOLVED.
31/26. To note the draft minutes of the Staffing Committee 27th January 2026
Noted.
32/26. 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.
None.
33/26. To receive any written or verbal reports from District and County Councillors.
County Councillor Oliver reported on budget, drains and footpath.
34/26. Correspondence
Council noted LALC E-News (two-weekly); LALC Training Bulletin (monthly); ELDC and LCC Town and Parish News.
35/26. Planning matters
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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
Thimbleby PC - Objected
d) 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 Pentlands Main Road Thimbleby LN9 5RE – application withdrawn to be re-introduced.
Thimbleby PC - Objected with comments.
36/26. To consider any highways, footpath and related issues and agree actions to be taken.
a) LCC update on drains maintenance.
Noted minute 33/26.
b) Passive speed signs condition
Action: The Chair will check them.
c) Tractor tyre marks on verges
Action: Clerk to email Dyson Farms
37/26. Financial matters
a) To consider membership of LALC and Annual Training Scheme membership scheme 2026-27.
£251.50 RESOLVED.
b) To approve the payment of bills paid between meetings and bills to pay on the payment schedule
Village Hall (2/7/25-4/3/26) £225.00; Salary £255.17 RESOLVED.
c) To approve budget for additional Clerk’s hours
For 2026/27 from general reserves £600. RESOLVED.
d) To note the bank reconciliation and account balance.
Noted balance £9316.09 on 12/2/2026. £875.66 uncashed payment.
e) To note completion of The Pension Regulator – 3-yearly redeclaration.
Noted.
38/26. To approve the following policies:
a) IT Policy
b) Website Accessibility Statement 2026.
Items deferred.
39/26. To consider local government re-organisation consultation
Noted.
40/26. To consider the location of proposed local flood monitoring equipment by LCC.
RESOLVED.
41/26. To approve any bookings for training.
New Councillor induction and Chairs Workshop RESOLVED.
42/26. To consider the arrangements for the preparation and distribution of the Parish Council newsletter.
RESOLVED. Action: the Chair will prepare the edition.
Action: Councillors will distribute the newsletter.
43/26. 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.
Action: Clerk will issue the invitations.
Action: Chair will prepare the Chair’s Statement.
Meeting ended 8.26pm.