July 2025 Minutes
Coningsby Town Council Meeting
July 24th 2025 at 7:30pm in Coningsby Community Hall
In attendance: With Councillor Matthew Mason as Chair, Cllrs: Kevin Moorhouse, Tabby Bannister, Mary Walker, Ruth Sharples, Glyn Olive, Chris Waites, Amanda Bowen and Ray Evison.
Clerk – Sarah-Louise Kulwicki
Public forum – 3 members of public in attendance, no comments.
25/26- 45. Welcome from Chairman
The Chairman welcomed all present.
25/26- 46. 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 Donnellan, County Cllr Sean Matthews and District Cllr Martin Foster.
25/26- 47. 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- 48. Notes previously circulated from June 26th, 2025, meeting – to resolve as correct record
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the notes from 26th June 2025 as minutes and signed by the Chairman.
25/26- 49. Reports from County Councillor & District Councillors if in attendance.
None.
25/26- 50. Youth Group – update from Cllr Bowen
Cllr Bowen reported that Youth Club is going well, numbers have dropped slightly but she believes this is because of the better weather. She attended Barnes Wallis academy and addressed 90 children to tell them about DofE and what is involved. The young people were very interested in participating and it was also a great opportunity to make them aware that there is a Youth Club.
25/26- 51. Finances - To consider and approve payments as listed record payments, July 2025 – list with Councillors. June 2025 bank reconciliation x 5 accounts
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the payments for July and the bank reconciliations for June.
25/26- 52. Planning applications and decisions
1. Application reference 02275/25/FUL - Planning Permission - Extensions to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. Full planning.
2. Enforcement case: 035/00046/25/s - The application was approved with a condition regarding the surface water drainage details to be submitted within 28 days of the approval. Therefore, the case will be on hold pending the details being submitted. Once the details are submitted and approved, the applicant will have 28 days to have the scheme implemented
3. Ref: 02319/25/FUL- Planning Permission - Change of use of existing commercial unit to provide a Dog Daycare Unit. LOCATION: Unit 8, Coldham Road, Coningsby, Lincolnshire, LN4 4SE. Full planning has been given.
25/26- 53. Request from North Kyme to use football pitch
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to not allow them to use the pitch and pavilion for a discounted fee of £500.00. If they wish to use the facility full price is to be paid.
Cllr Olive voted against this proposal.
25/26- 54. 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. Letters to residents on Pilgrim square – 20 responses currently mainly in favour of a play area and picnic benches.
3. Damaged bench
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED for the clerk to submit the insurance claim for damage to this bench.
4. Skate Park incident – The clerk reported that this is with the insurers now.
5. Container purchase – with CFC who are waiting for the funding to be issued.
6. Allotments meeting – Meeting is scheduled for 31st July at 6:30pm.
7. Reactive speed signs in place – The Clerk was asked to chase the electrician to get the sign turned into the right position.
25/26- 55. 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. Request for grant funding received x2
Request from Walking Football:
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to not give any funds at this time.
Curo Lincs:
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to not give any funds at this time.