May 2025 Notes
Coningsby Town Council Meeting
May 22nd 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, Mary Walker and Chris Waites.
Clerk – Sarah-Louise Kulwicki
District Councillor Martin Foster
County Councillor Sean Matthews
Public forum – 3 members of public in attendance
A member of public reported issues with large vans parking on the path and yellow lines outside the Co-Operatives new parcel pick up point. The Chairman asked the Clerk to notify LCC Highways of this.
A member of public brought up issues with Coningsby footpath 224, regarding his disappointment with the cost and quality of work which has been carried out. He informed the Town Council that he has contacted the County Council about this repeatedly and has been unable to get a response. In light of this, he has contacted the Ombudsman. He had received no response from him, as yet. The Chairman asked him to keep chasing the County Council as it is not something the Town Council has the power to deal with.
25/26-17. To receive nominations for election of Chairman for the coming year, signing of declaration of acceptance of office – position as Chairman
Cllr P. Donnellan nominated Cllr Matthew Mason, seconded by Cllr R. Sharples; no further nominations, all Cllrs voted in favor RESOLVED – Cllr Mason thanked the Cllrs for their support and signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
25/26-18. To receive nominations for election of Vice Chairman for the coming year, signing of declaration of acceptance of office as Vice Chairman
Cllr P. Donnellan nominated Cllr Kevin Moorhouse, seconded by Cllr A. Bowen; no further nominations, all Cllrs voted in favour. RESOLVED – Cllr Moorhouse signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
25/26-19. 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(s) Evison, Firth and Olive.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to accept the apologies for absence and reasons given.
25/26-20. 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.
25/26-21. Notes previously circulated from April 24th, 2025, meeting – to resolve as correct record
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the notes from 24th April 2025 as minutes and signed by the Chairman.
Cllr Moorhouse did not agree with the notes from 27th March as an amendment was made to item 11 where he voted against the purchase of two reactive speed signs.
25/26-22. Reports from County Councillor & District Councillors if in attendance.
County Cllr Sean Matthews will be the Leader of the Council as of tomorrow. He told one of the members of public present that he has got his letter of complaint and will respond when he is able to. He also said that he will arrange a walk around the area with a Highways Officer. He told the Council that he is holding a surgery at the Wayside café in Tattershall on Saturday from 9-11am.
Cllr Knowles reported that the Cllrs Community Grant has increased from £2000.00 to £4000.00.
Cllr Foster told the Council that there will be a new bin for food waste by 2026. ELDC are currently looking for adaptations to their waste wagons to allow for these collections.
25/26-23. To decide on a new date for Sports Development, Pavilion and Football Club meeting.
This meeting will take place on the 5th of June at 6pm.
25/26-24. Youth Group – update from Cllr Bowen
Cllr Bowen told all those 10 children who participated, had completed the DofE Expedition. It was thoroughly enjoyed by the kids and the adults who stayed overnight with them. She also reported that she has her qualification to be a DofE Assistant and Verifier. Cllr Mason thanked her for her continued effort and dedication to the Youth Group.
25/26-25. Finances - To consider and approve payments as listed record payments, May 2025 – list with Councillors. April 2025 bank reconciliation x 4 accounts
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the payments and bank reconciliations.
25/26-26. To consider contribution towards the cost of wool - Remembrance Decoration – a tableau of knitted and crocheted poppies.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to donate up to £400.00 towards this project.
25/26-27. To consider the installation of 2 additional CCTV cameras
The Council asked for clarification on whether or not they are infrared and of a good picture quality, so they are more useful when used for identifying individuals. Clerk was asked to update the Council via email.
25/26-28. Annual audit papers with Councillors
1. The Annual Internal Audit Report is received and noted
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED.
2. The Annual Governance Statement (Section 1) is considered, completed and approved.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED.
3. The Accounting Statements (Section 2) are considered approved.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED.
4. The Clerk/ RFO sets the commencement date for the exercise of public rights
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED, 3rd June to the 14th July 2025.
25/26-29. Planning applications and decisions
1. Ref: 02275/25/FUL - Planning Permission - Extensions to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. Brookfield House, New York Road, Dogdyke, Lincolnshire, LN4 4UR. Cllrs were asked to email their comments to the Clerk asap.
2. Ref: 02018/25/FUL - Planning Permission - Extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. 8 Marmion Road, Coningsby, Lincolnshire, LN4 4RG – Application approved.
3. Ref: 02011/25/FUL - Planning Permission - Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. 69 Park Lane, Coningsby, Lincolnshire, LN4 4SL. Approved.
4. Ref: S/035/00254/25 - Planning Permission - Construction of vehicular access. 33 DOGDYKE ROAD, CONINGSBY, LINCOLN, LN4 4TB. Approved.
25/26-30. Clerk’s report
1. Lease for hall car park, Custodian Trustee docs, Land regs, name change with Solicitors – no update at time of printing agenda.
2. Request to add Walking Football link to Council’s website
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to add the link to the Council’s website.
3. Request to use logo in home changing room
This is to be discussed at the Sports development, Pavilion and Football Club meeting on the 5th June and feedback to the Council after that.
4. Asda funding – The Clerk told the council that she has submitted a grant for some exercise equipment after requests from public.
The meeting closed at 8:02pm