Unapproved October 2025 Minutes
Minutes taken by the Town Clerk, Mrs Deborah Money, at the Meeting of Carrington and New Bolingbroke Town Council, held on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, in New Bolingbroke Town Hall
Present: Councillors, Eric Wells (Mayor/Chairman), Ken Rundle, Mike Forward, Richard Wiggall, Tim Morgan and the Clerk Deborah Money.
Also present: District Councillor’s Neil Jones and Tom Ashton and 3 members of the public,
Public forum:
Apologies were received from County Councillor Sean Matthews. District Councillor Ashton begun the forum with regards to an amendment change of a 50mph to 40mph instead of 30mph. Our new County Councillor Matthews although not in attendance also supports the 30mph limit. District Councillor Ashton has said that the 30mph limit change is now on the latest planning agenda for Monday 3 November which he will be attending as a member of the public.
3 Members of the public left.
District Councillor Jones gave updates on the local government changes, and about the community grants which are currently available.
District Councillor Ashton, also updated on the local government changes. There is a new National Chief Executive of the environmental agency, and projects are currently being reviewed.
District Councillor’s Ashton and Jones left the meeting.
The meeting was opened at: 19:34
1. Mayor’s welcome
Cllr. Wells welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. Apologies for absence: To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk prior to the meeting.
Apologies were received from Cllr Paul. On a proposal from Councillor Rundle , seconded by Councillor Forward, and with no objections, it was resolved to accept reasons given.
3. Declarations of interest: (if any) To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interest.
None received.
4. Notes of the Town Council meeting held on 30 September 2025:
To resolve as a correct record and authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes.
On a proposal from Councillor Forward, seconded by Councillor Morgan, and with no objections, it was resolved to accept the minutes as a correct record, and the Chairman was authorised to sign them.
5. Financial matters: To resolve as correct and authorise payments.
a) Bank balance: 28 October 2025 £19599.02, including a full bank reconcillitation.
b) Staff Costs: £425.97 Act 1972 s.122
SLCC Membership of £51.25 Act s.143
c) Safety Signs For Less £239.04
d) HP Laptop and 3 year Care Plan. £658.00
e) Royal British Legion £25.00 Wreath Act 1972 s.137
f) Royal British Legion £20.00 plus £30 donation Wreath Act 1972 s.137
g) Mr J Cromway £182.00 Church Grass Cutting Act 1971 s.214
h) Microsoft Subscription and give Clerk Authority to purchase.
i) To consider costs for the 2026-27 budget to be resolved at the November meeting.
Councillors will let the Clerk know of any extra budget items to be considered
Late In: Payment to item j,k and l, due to late invoices.
j) Darren Groundcare & Maintenance £238.25 Telephone Box
k) Darren Groundcare & Maintenance £25.00 Defibrillator
l) Haines Watts PAYE £60.00
On proposal from Councillor Forward, seconded by Councillor Wiggall and with no
objections, all resolved to approve the payment, a cheque is preferred by the RBL Poppy Appeal representative
6. Planning: Town and Country Planning Act 1990. To consider and make observations on all planning applications received and to note planning approvals, refusals, enforcement complaints and appeal decisions advised by the district council, including any received between the date of this notice and the day of the meeting.
Application reference 03218/25/LBA
Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations/repairs to existing town hall to include replacement of part of existing ground floor.
New Bolingbroke Town Hall Main Road New Bolingbroke Lincolnshire PE22 7JX
Granted
3. FixMyStreet, Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey
a) Resurfacing of footpath North of New Bolingbroke: To receive any updates.
Highways advised reporting issues on FixMyStreet first; Councillor Matthews can then escalate if needed.
4. Clerk’s reports, outstanding matters and new matters
a) To discuss jobs that need completing for Darrens Groundcare and Maintenance.
The Clerk with make contact to ensure the War Memorial is tidy before 9 November and will ask him to put up the new disclaimer signs around New Bolingbroke Green.
b) Next Cloud Email Addresses
Cllr Wells said that the email, which the Clerk sent out explaining how to gain access to the new emails, made the transition easier for him. The Clerk will send to the other councillors.
c) Haines Payroll and HMRC.
The Clerk reported an issue encountered with Haines Watts. Parish Council was informed of a payment due to HMRC on 22 October, which was subsequently made on 14 October. However, Parish Council received a letter from HMRC indicating the payment was originally due in August; as a result, an additional amount of £3.73 was incurred. The Clerk has formally contacted Haines Watts to request reimbursement for this charge.
5. Information, reports and correspondence
a) New Bolingbroke – B1183 main road proposed 40mph speed limit
This was discussed in the public forum.
b) Entrance and exit to the green being blocked by cars.
The Clerk contacted the PA to Head of Local Policing and Prevention, about parking at the green. We have been advised to report any uninsured private vehicles parked there via https://www.lincs.police.uk/ro/report/ or by calling the non-emergency line 101, and to Include vehicle details, location and supporting evidence.
Obstructions blocking access can also be reported online or by calling 101. If someone is using the land without permission, please contact 101. For land owned by the council or for public parks, you should reach out to your district council for enforcement or eviction procedures.
The Clerk will also send a letter recorded delivery to the resident requesting that they not park their vehicles here and block the access.
c) Quotes for fencing at The Green.
Darren from Darren Groundcare and Maintenance suggested that we buy the materials ourselves and pay him by the hour. We have also reviewed another quote, from an alternative contractor. The Clerk will respond to request a few changes.
d) Telephone Kiosk/Micro museum of the area: To receive updates.
The phone box is now ready for painting, and an undercoat has already been applied. As soon as the weather improves, the work will continue.
e) Defibrillator update and monthly check
Councillor Wells will take over the responsibility of the maintenance, the Clerk has shown him what is required for the check.
f) Town Hall – Liability for The Green
The Clerk has contacted the Town Hall committee but had not received a reply. This has also been chased.
g) New Bolingbroke Play Area
Cooperative children have been riding bikes in the play area without issue, so they will be allowed to continue for now. A disclaimer sign will be posted.
MEETING ENDED 20:44
7. Next meetings:
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, at 19:15 in Carrington Village Hall.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at 19:00 in New Bolingbroke Town Hall