June 2026 Agenda
Members of the public are invited and welcome to attend the whole meeting, except for items where their presence is prejudicial to the public interest, and are permitted to make representations to the Council, answer questions and give evidence (up to 3 mins per person/subject) in respect of any item of public business listed on the agenda during the public session, which is normally 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. The meeting may only consider the business on the agenda; the Agenda and Minutes for the Parish Council Meetings are available from the Clerk, or on the website, together with the schedule of future dates and the Public Participation in Meetings Procedure - see http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/NorthSomercotes. Meetings of the Council may be recorded.
Public Session
a. Any comments from District Cllrs Rickett/McNally
b. Any comments from County Cllr Robinson
c. Comments from members of the Public on agenda items or issues for consideration for future agenda:
i. Planning Applications – comments from members of the public on applications under Agenda item 6
ii. Warrenside – request for hedges and bushes to be trimmed back
iii. Northern Power – outage owing to trees down/maintenance backlog, impact on local businesses
iv. Warrenside – alleged proposed encroachment onto the lane
vi. Antisocial behaviour – problems continuing in the Warren
vii. Bunting Trail – 1-2 August 2026 – request for a row of union flag or poppy emblem bunting on the railings
Closure of public session and recommencement of formal meeting
Monthly Meeting
22/6/26-1 a. Present
b. Apologies for Absence – to RESOLVE whether or not to accept councillor absence/reasons
22/6/26-2 To receive any declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest on any item on the agenda in accordance with the Localism Act and the Council’s Code of Conduct and Standing Orders
22/6/26-3 Minutes of 18th May 2026 Annual Meeting and Monthly Meeting – to RESOLVE to adopt and sign the notes as accurate minutes.
22/6/26-4 Clerk’s Report on matters outstanding – for information only
a. Cemetery Chapel Doors – second door to be replaced shortly b. Cemetery Statutory Records digitisation and mapping – ongoing c. Cemetery old, damaged Memorials - need to identify location for those currently against chapel walls and get quote for repair/reinstatement d. Quinquennial Inspection -to be arranged once second door replaced. e. Cemetery Wildflower area – Fencing to be obtained/erected to designate different area f. Cemetery Biodiversity Audit/Action Plan – to be updated with input from LWT and Waste Management Plan – in draft
g. Orchard area – grass to be mown, additional trees available from h. Policies and Procedures updates - ongoing i. Records Management - archiving and retention or shredding – ongoing j. Defib Training – dates to be organised in summer holiday, note put in Communication k. Chapel Field Future Use/Disposal – see 12 below l. 25/26 Audit – submitted on 8 May 26 m. Static caravans on land at Common Lane – see 6 below n. Static caravan on Marsh Lane – see 6 below o. Speed Indicator Device – installed on School Lane 10 June 26 p. Bleed Control Kit – comparing/selecting kit q. Concerns re dogs at Warrenside – individual has reported to police r. Insurance Renewal – Issue re Cyber-attack cover outstanding s. Advertising on the highway – information forwarded to Cllr Walmsley t. Oil Scheme – still suspended at present u. Antisocial behaviour – ongoing issues around the village which need to be reported to ensure extent of the problem properly understood Both schools agreed to talk about the War Memorial chalk incident and dangers of fire setting in the Warren in assembly. v. Cemetery Rules and fees for under 18s – pending w. School Project – awaiting further details of what is required/involved x. Crime Prevention/ Detection – see 12c below y. Councillor vacancy – can now proceed to co-opt z. Clerk Recruitment – see 12b below.
22/6/26-5 Annual Cemetery Meeting – 13 July 2026 7pm – Draft Agenda
To consider the draft agenda and agree the way forward
22/6/26-6 To consider any Planning applications received and RESOLVE the way forward on these and other Planning/Enforcement matters
a. Planning applications for consideration:
i. 00854/26/FUL - Crowsfoot Farm, Common Lane - Change of use of domestic equestrian land to form a commercial holiday and lodge site, Including the erection of a fence, ancillary hard standing bases, a solar battery power unit and the installation of a toilet and shower (works commenced)
ii. 00685/26/FUL Pinewood (Lakeside), Warren Road- Change of use of land to form an extension to existing caravan park to site 18no. residential static caravans and construction of an internal access road.
iii. Land RO Sycamores, Keeling St - To note application to amend the description to simply refer to the ‘erection of 17 no. dwellings’ rather than including specific numbers for bungalows and houses
b. To note planning applications approved:
03285/25/OUT – South Rd - Outline erection of 1no. dwelling (for 'Vulnerable Persons')
c. To note planning applications refused: none
d. Planning Applications appealed: none
e. Planning applications not yet determined
00555/26/Ful – The Chantry, Jubilee Rd – erection of 1 dwelling
f. Enforcement Issues/Actions: Any update on reported issues:
i. Static Caravans on land/stables on Common Lane – see 6ai above, on hold pending outcome of application
ii. Static Caravan on Marsh Lane – breach of planning established, awaiting response
iii. Caravans on South Rd – awaiting further update from Enforcement on planning conditions for the site
iv. Burning of Commercial Waste, South Rd – awaiting update from Environmental Protection
v. Removal of veteran hedging, contrary to planning permission, creation of additional entrance contrary to Highways requirements and planning permission – awaiting update from Enforcement/Highways
g. Any other urgent planning matters/applications:
22/6/26-7 Highways, Paths and Lighting:
a. verbal update on problem log/outstanding issues which have been queried with LCC Highways, including:
i. Warren Rd drainage - Oasis side/Corner of School Lane – update on scheduling awaited from Cllr Robinson
ii. Request for Double yellow lines at School Lane/Warren Rd/Keeling St junction and extension of 30mph around Church Lane/End – further information provided, update on request awaited from LCC Highways/Cllr Robinson
iii. Speed Indicator Device – installed on School Lane 10 June 26
iv. Cloddy Gate – awaiting an update on scheduling
v. The Bungalow, Keeling St – waiting to receive confirmation of works done and problem resolved/scheduling
vi. Hazeldene –T-bar insufficient, nuisance parking contact details provided
vii. Travellers Joy – T-bar insufficient, nuisance contact details provided
viii. Nirvana keeling St – water still pouring down drive when raining – awaiting update on further work
ix. Thoresby Bridge/North Cotes – update on closure proposals/dates awaited
x. Barrowgate – small carriageway repair done, but other holes left unfilled
b. any additional issues/other urgent matters to be reported
22/6/26-8 To receive reports from councillors who are representatives on Village Organisations/Committees
a. Playing Fields Association - Cllr Walmsley b. Police Panel – Cllr Newman
c. Emergency/Flood Planning – Cllr Newman/Clerk d. Village Hall Committee – Cllr Plater
e. DTE Wildlife Group – Cllr Newman f. Youth Club – Cllr Wallis
22/6/26-9 Finance
a) to receive and note the bank reconciliations for June 2026
b) to receive and RESOLVE to approve the schedule of receipts and payments for June 2026
c) to receive the request for financial support for the Bunting trail printing of maps £150-£200 and RESOLVE the way forward
d) to note the proposals for any additional salary/NI costs incurred during the handover period for the new Clerk and RESOLVE the way forward
e) Any other/urgent financial matters
22/6/26-10 To receive/note general Correspondence for June, Website Updates and Communication, including
the statutory consultation on the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan: Proposed Submission Version will commence on Monday 15 June 2026, copy of the CPRE Lincs Show information, Neighbourhood Watch info, including importance of ASB reporting and links
22/6/26-11 Agenda items for the meeting to be held on 27 July 2026 in the Village Hall
Notes and Actions arising from the Cemetery Annual Inspection on 13 July, Chapel Field,
22/6/26-12 - Confidential Property and Personnel Matters - to RESOLVE on whether the Council will move into closed session by reason of the confidential property matters to be transacted – if this resolution is passed any members of the public/press present will be required to leave the meeting at this point.
a. Chapel Field Retained Land - To receive an update from the Clerk and RESOLVE the way forward
b. Clerk Recruitment – to receive an update from the Chairman and RESOLVE the way forward
c. Crime Prevention and Detection – to receive an update from the Clerk and RESOLVE the way forward as may be required