09 July 2026 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
DRAFT Minutes for the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 09 July 2026 at Great Carlton Village Hall
In the Chair: Cllr K Kade
Present: Cllrs P Hill, A Seigneury, J Morrison, and T Hesketh
Parish Clerk: Mrs S Bristow
District Councillor: Travis Hesketh
County Councillor: Bayleigh Robinson
Public Forum: No questions raised.
ELDC Cllr Hesketh noted that he is looking forward to the Craft and Vegetable Show on 23rd August and that he was seeking four sponsors for the trophies at a cost of £70-105 each.
LCC Cllr Robinson mentioned Rural Services Network horticultural grants of up to £5000 were available through the S. Smith society. He reminded Council that the A1031 would be under construction from 27.07 and signed as closed from Theddlethorpe to Tetney; he was asked where exactly it the closure would be and why it was happening during the peak season. He advised that, as it was drought damage, the repairs needed to take place in the dry season. Also, the actual closure was north of Marshchapel and he would advise how far north it extended. Furthermore, he noted local road closures in October for the inspection of water courses, more details will be provided and shared as soon as possible. Finally, he will advise soon if the Little Carlton pathway is being scheduled for repair/cleaning, noted the LC road drainage had been sorted, and that the LCC grants would be providing the Social Club with a new dart board shortly. (Cllr Robinson left the room at 19:13 to attend other committee meetings.)
The meeting was opened at 19:13 and 3 members of the public remained for the meeting.
1. Apologies: Apologies were accepted from Cllrs White and Bennett.
2. Declarations of Interest: None
3. Approval of the minutes of the 14 May 2026 meetings: RESOLVED and signed by the Chairman.
4. Chair’s Report: Cllr Kade remarked that it was good news on the road drainage and that he updated the Circuit today for the LC defibrillator.
5. Clerk’s Report: Thanked the Council for their patience whilst she was travelling. Other matters would be discussed later in the agenda.
6. Councillor Reports and Matters Arising
i. To discuss the matter of St Edith’s hedging and potential removal and/or replacement: it was RESOLVED to spend £130 for the gardening contractor to remove and make good the hedge. Potential replacement foliage will be discussed in due course. Likewise, after a robust discussion, an amount NTE £50 was RESOLVED to use for weed killing on the gravel footprint of the former church- this must take place after the 27th July and signage needs to be placed so that pet owners do not walk their animals after application.
ii. To discuss the Lincolnshire County Council Minerals & Waste Local plan and respond to their consultation: RESOLVED to make no comment.
iii. To update Council on the Community Speedwatch efforts: the Clerk advised that training dates were being discussed and noted 6 residents had come forward. In the meeting, Cllrs Hill and Morrison volunteered (after the meeting a member of the public also stepped forward). The request for volunteers will be in the Earburn for the next two months. Additionally, residents of nearby villages have expressed a desire to share the training date which will be considered once the Carlton’s volunteers have been accommodated.
iv. To discuss St Edith’s tree maintenance in light of recent concerns: The meeting was closed at 19:45 to allow open discussion with residents in attendance, and was reopened at 20:04. The dicusssion included details of what is permitted, what needs ELDC approval, and what needs a Faculty from the Church; the Clerk advised she had contacted the ELDC arborist for support on exactly which trees are subject to TPO so that they can be clearly marked for future knowledge. Additionally, she noted that Council insurance covers potential tree damage and that a survey every 3 years is sufficient (meaning the next survey is due in November 2027). Council asked that the Clerk obtain a quote from the gardener for permitted maintenance in the Churchyard.
v. To consider applying to the WTCF to fund village gates to support speed reduction: there was no appetite for this item and the discussion did not lead to a vote.
7. Finance report:
i. To note Parish Council Account Balances and Councillor’s receipt of YTD accounts: Barclay’s Community Account £5604.19; Barclay’s StepSaver £439.04
ii. To receive the Internal Auditors report: Unfortunately, the IA report is still in progress but the Clerk reiterated she is expecting a robust report of deficiencies particularly regarding
iii. To resolve payments according to payment sheet: RESOLVED
8. Planning Matters: None
9. Confirmation of next meeting as 10th September 2026: Confirmed
There being no additional business, the meeting was closed at 20:27.