April 2025 Minutes
Coningsby Town Council Meeting
April 24th at 7:30pm in Coningsby Community Hall
In attendance: With Councillor Matthew Mason as Chair, Cllrs: Kevin Moorhouse, Ruth Sharples, Amanda Bowen, Paddy Donnellan, Tabby Bannister, Ray Evison, Tracey Firth, Mary Walker and Glyn Olive.
Clerk – Sarah-Louise Kulwicki
District Councillor Martin Foster
County Councillor Tom Ashton
Public forum – 6 members of public in attendance
A member of public brough up issues with parking at the Ginger Cow coffee house, stressing concerns for safety. The Chairman informed him that this has been reported to the County Council and the Town Council has fulfilled its obligation. Cllr Ashton told the Council that an investigation has been carried out within an observation window and no issues were found.
Another member of public brought up issues with parking on Orchard Way, they told the Council that for 3 weeks the bins have not been collected due to the vehicle being unable to go down the road because of the parking. Cllr Foster said he would investigate this and lead for Waste Services. Cllr Ashton suggested that a meeting be held between Highways, the Housing Association, Town Council, residents and ELDC to see what solutions could be made.
25/26-1. Welcome from Chairman
The Chairman welcomed all present and thanked them for coming.
25/26-2. To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Town Clerk prior to the meeting.
Apologies received from Cllr Waites.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to accept the apologies for absence and reasons given.
25/26-3. To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests and any written requests for dispensation.
None.
25/26-4. Notes previously circulated from 27th March 2025 meeting – to resolve as correct record of meeting.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the notes from 27th March as minutes and signed by the Chairman.
25/26-5. Reports from County Councillor & District Councillors if in attendance.
Cllr Tom Ashton thanked the Council for their support over the last 8 years while he has been the County Councillor.
Cllr Martin Foster had nothing to report.
25/26-6. Finances - to approve future and retrospective payments and note income received by Council as listed for April 2025 details with Councillors including current balances and reconciliation for the previous month.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED.
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Coningsby Town Council |
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Listing of transactions dated between 17/03/2025 to 31/03/2025 - In tax year 2024-2025 |
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Income: |
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Voucher |
Date |
Supplier / customer |
Net |
VAT |
Total |
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1021 |
07/03/2025 |
Silverlions Ukulele |
96.00 |
0.00 |
96.00 |
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1022 |
07/03/2025 |
Billinghay Stags |
120.00 |
0.00 |
120.00 |
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1023 |
24/03/2025 |
Billinghay Stags |
120.00 |
0.00 |
120.00 |
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1024 |
25/03/2025 |
Angela Thorpe |
24.00 |
0.00 |
24.00 |
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1025 |
25/03/2025 |
Angela Thorpe |
48.00 |
0.00 |
48.00 |
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1026 |
27/03/2025 |
Walking Football |
192.00 |
0.00 |
192.00 |
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1027 |
31/03/2025 |
Coningsby FC |
50.00 |
0.00 |
50.00 |
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1028 |
31/03/2025 |
A D Sports Coaching |
70.00 |
0.00 |
70.00 |
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1029 |
30/03/2025 |
Coningsby FC |
75.00 |
0.00 |
75.00 |
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1030 |
27/03/2025 |
Michael H Sivill |
300.00 |
0.00 |
300.00 |
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1034 |
31/03/2025 |
Leake's Masonry Ltd |
120.00 |
0.00 |
120.00 |
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1,215.00 |
0.00 |
1,215.00 |
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Expenses: |
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Voucher |
Date |
Supplier / customer |
Net |
VAT |
Total |
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1015 |
20/03/2025 |
Safelincs |
-27.65 |
-5.53 |
-33.18 |
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1016 |
19/03/2025 |
AO |
-482.50 |
-96.50 |
-579.00 |
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1017 |
19/03/2025 |
Amazon |
-117.37 |
-23.48 |
-140.85 |
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1018 |
21/03/2025 |
Firestop Services |
-18.86 |
-3.77 |
-22.63 |
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1019 |
21/03/2025 |
Firestop Services |
-410.72 |
-82.15 |
-492.87 |
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1020 |
21/03/2025 |
Firestop Services |
-47.64 |
-9.53 |
-57.17 |
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1031 |
21/03/2025 |
Ebay |
-11.65 |
0.00 |
-11.65 |
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1032 |
21/03/2025 |
Ebay |
-16.49 |
0.00 |
-16.49 |
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1033 |
17/03/2025 |
Smith construction LTD |
-240.85 |
-48.17 |
-289.02 |
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1035 |
07/03/2025 |
Woodhall County Park |
-60.00 |
-12.00 |
-72.00 |
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1036 |
27/02/2025 |
B&M |
-47.56 |
-9.51 |
-57.07 |
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-1,481.29 |
-290.64 |
-1,771.93 |
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25/26-7. Youth club – update Cllr Bowen
Cllr Bowen reported that Youth Club is going well, and preparation for the expedition is well under way. Cllr Mason thanked Cllr Bowen for the fantastic job she is doing.
25/26-8. Speeding in the parish – CSW training and sign placement
The Clerk reported that she is actively looking for more training sessions for the Councillors. The sites have now been approved for the reactive speed signs and the poles will be installed in the next 8 weeks.
25/26-9. To adopt and approve the Council’s Training and Development Policy
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED.
25/26-10. To review Council’s Standing Orders and Financial Regulations which have been updated - There have been changes made to Standing Orders 14 and 18. Financial Regulations 5.4, 5.7 and 5.11.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.
25/26-11. Planning applications and decisions
1. S/035/01826/24 – Full Planning Permission has been given for siting of a static caravan to be used as an annex. LOCATION: CHERRY TREE COTTAGE OLD FEN LANE SCRUB HILL.
25/26-12. Report from Annual Parishioners meeting, held 17th April 2025
Cllr Mason reported that the meeting was very short but very eventful. The notes from the meeting have been circulated and he again thanked Cllr Moorhouse for his support.
25/26-13. To elect a Council Representative for the Coningsby Charities
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED for Cllr Donnellan to be the Council’s Representative to the Coningsby Charities.
25/26-14. ELDC asset transfer now with Solicitors – Council to take ownership of 3 areas
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED for the council to take on the following parcels of land:
1. Land at Pilgrim Square
2. Open space & play area – Curtis Drive
3. Amenity & planted areas (4 areas) adjacent to AWA pump station – Curtis Drive.
25/26-15. Clerks report
1. Lease for Hall Car Park, Custodian Trustee docs, Land regs, name change with Solicitors – no update at time of printing agenda.
2. RAF Coningsby Families’ Yay - Friday 25 July from 1000-1600
3. CWCG – Tours The planned dates of tours are (all start at 2pm and last one hour): 6 May & 11 May during what is known as War Graves Week; 6 July; 2 August; 7 September; 5 October; and 2 November
4. The Clerk reported that the Councils insurance is due for renewal and there will be a price increase.
5. The Clerk reported that she received the returns for internal audit from LALC but the Council asked for this to be circulated before approval could be given .
The meeting closed at 8:24pm
25/26-16. To resolve to move into closed session as required- Under the Public Bodies (admissions to meetings) Act 1960 and the Local Government Act 1972, ss 100 and 102
1. To set dates for interviews for Admin Assistant – The Chairman informed the Clerk that he would send her some suitable dates.
Cllr Olive told the Council that he had attended the meeting with the Welby Group, and various possibilities had been discussed. At the next meeting more detailed proposals will be discussed, hopefully with evidenced reports.
The meeting closed at 8:45pm