February 2026 Minutes
Coningsby Town Council Meeting
February 26th, 2026, at 7:30pm in Coningsby Community Hall
In attendance: With Councillor Kevin Moorhouse as Chair, Cllrs: Mary Walker, Paddy Donnellan, Amanda Bowen, Ray Evison, Tabbi Bannister, Derek Mulholland and Glyn Olive.
District Cllr James Knowles.
Clerk – Sarah-Louise Kulwicki
Public forum – 8 members of public in attendance.
One member of public made the Council aware that there have been regular incidents of illegal parking outside the Post Office from delivery vans. The clerk was asked to write to them and ask them to avoid parking.
Cllr Walker told that Council that in the Wapentake there is an inaccurate article from the RBL in regards to parking in Silver Street car park which states blue badge holders get 3 hours free, this is incorrect they only get 2, like all others.
One member of public thanked the Clerk for her efforts so far with regards to the overgrown hedges on the A153. The Clerk confirmed that this is not the Town Council responsibility and that it is down to the landowner to cut the hedge. The Clerk was asked to see if Cllr Matthews would be able to make any leeway with this. The Clerk told the Council that it should be discussed at their meeting with Highways, which has been scheduled.
The meeting opened at 7:37pm
25/26- 118. Welcome from Chairman
The Chairman welcomed all present and thanked them for coming, he asked the Councillors to bear with him during the meeting as it was his first time in the chair.
25/26- 119. 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, District Cllr Martin Foster and County Cllr Sean Matthews.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to accept these apologies.
25/26- 120. 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- 121. To agree Chairman’s sabbatical
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the Cllr Mason’s sabbatical.
25/26- 122. Reports from County Councillor & District Councillors if in attendance.
None. The Clerk will circulate the emailed report from Cllr Foster.
25/26- 123. Notes previously circulated from January 22nd, 2026, meeting – to resolve as correct record
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the minutes.
25/26- 124. Youth Group – update from Cllr Bowen
Cllr Bowen told the Council that 10 of the children have achieved their Bronze award for DofE and their will be a presentation evening on the 19th March at 7pm, she asked all to attend this.
25/26- 125. To appoint a representative for the Community Hall Committee.
Cllrs Walker and Mullholland volunteered for this position, to represent the Council as committee Members. The Clerk was asked to send their contact info to the Hall Secretary.
25/26- 126. Finances - To consider and approve payments as listed record
payments, February 2026 – list with Councillors and January 2026 bank reconciliation x 5 a/c
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the bank reconciliations for January.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the payments for February.
25/26- 127. To amend councils IT policy to allow for banking app to be used on personal mobile phones
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the policy with amendments.
25/26- 128. To consider request for work experience
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve work request for work experience.
25/26- 129. Planning applications and decisions
1. Ref: 00124/26/ABT - Determination of whether or not Prior Approval is required for the siting and appearance of the removal of three existing antennas and 12 Remote Radio Units (RRUs), to be replaced by the installation of nine new antennas and 15 RRUs. replacement of the headframe and GPS module, internal upgrades to the existing cabin and all associated works. Telecommunications Mast Park Lane Coningsby, Lincolnshire LN4 4SW. The Council has no objections.
2. Ref: 00048/26/RVC - Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) previous approved on S/035/01788/22 for the erection of a double garage with storeroom. Demolition of existing garage. Leagate Barn Leagate Road Tumby, Lincolnshire PE22 7SY. The Council has no objections.
3. EC/02276/25 – Hawthorn Hill, Coningsby. Investigation ongoing.
25/26- 130. Highways meeting to discuss local issues
1. Hawthorn Hill – complaint of road conditions, meeting with Highways has been scheduled for the 12th March at 2pm, Cllr Donnellan will try to attend. Cllr Moorhouse will be there if work allows.
2. Orchard Way parking – letter to residents has been issued in consultation with District and County Councillors. Residents are now as up to date as the Council are.
3. Shrubbery opposite Coldham Road entrance, overgrown footpath and hedge. – Response from Highways received, circulated via email to Councillors. See public forum, to be discussed at Highways meeting.
25/26- 131. To approve the Cemetery regulations with amendments
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve these regulations with amendments.
25/26- 132. Clerk’s report
1. Lease for Hall car park, custodian Trustee docs now signed with Solicitor, awaiting update.
2. Staff appraisals completed, see list of actions which has mostly been actioned.
3. Local government reorganisation consultation, comments needed and Cllrs were asked to send these over via email when they can.
4. Two additional HR and Finance meetings to be scheduled, (6pm Council Office) 12th March, 11th June, 17th September and 19th November,
5. Additional cleans – AB Pavilion to be scheduled, review of hire terms. Due to a recent booking on a Monday morning additional cleans are needed on a Sunday night to clean entry way floors only to make it good for new user on Monday due to football usage over the weekend. The Council were happy with these additional 4 x1 hour cleans needed. Cllr Bowen told the Council that the needs of the business have changed and the Caretaker position should be reviewed. All other councillors were happy to have these additional cleans, no further action.
6. AB fencing, to be scheduled but weather conditions poor. Once ground has dried out more works can commence.
7. Mayors/Chairman board, plans circulated. Councillors were happy with the current designs. Cllr Olive will ask the Community Hall if it can be installed in the Hall.
The meeting closed at 8:06pm.