25th June 2026 - Minutes
Coningsby Town Council Meeting
June 25th, 2026, at 7:30pm in Coningsby Community Hall
In attendance: With Councillor Kevin Moorhouse as Chair, Cllrs: Chris Waites, Mary Walker, Paddy Donnellan, Amanda Bowen, Tabbi Bannister, Derek Mulholland, and Ray Evison.
Clerk – Sarah-Louise Kulwicki.
Public forum – 2 members of public in attendance.
One member of the public reported that he had attended the Annual Parish Meeting and had asked two specific questions which had not yet been answered. He said he was seeking answers but had received responses rather than clear answers. He also stated that fifteen residents on his estate were unhappy about the 18.9% increase in council tax. The Chairman advised that the Council was not required to provide a response at a meeting but was happy to listen to his comments. The member of the public stated that there are 4,400 people in Coningsby and that he would continue to represent them.
Another member of public announced that he would not be included in the 4,400 people he is representing.
Meeting opened at 7:34pm
26/27- 32. Welcome from chairman
The chairman welcomed all present.
26/27- 33. 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 Olive, Cllr Mason, Cllr Sharples and County Cllr Sean Matthews.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to accept these apologies.
26/27- 34. 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.
26/27- 35. Reports from County Councillor & District Councillors if in attendance.
None.
26/27- 36. Notes previously circulated from May 28th, 2026, meeting – to resolve as correct record.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to approve the notes as minutes and for the chairman to sign.
26/27- 37. Notes previously circulated from HR and Finance meeting on June 11th, 2026, meeting – to resolve as correct record.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to approve the notes as minutes and for the chairman to sign.
26/27- 38. Notes previously circulated from Burial board and amenities working group 18th June 2026, meeting – to resolve as correct record.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to approve the notes as minutes and for the chairman to sign.
26/27- 39. Recommendations from burial board meeting – actions to be decided.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to increase all fees by 25% for all cemetery services.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to approve the purchase of an additional planter outside Coupland’s.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to approve maintenance works needed but no rabbit control at this time.
26/27- 40. Youth Group – update from Cllr Bowen.
Cllr Bowen told the council that kids are still attending, even in the hot weather. The DOFE is in the final legs and by September the children should be ready for verification. Cllr Moorhouse thanked her for all her hard work.
26/27- 41. Bench Alan Barker – Cllr Evison
Cllr Evison reported that he would like an additional bench at the Alan Barker field to provide somewhere to sit when people are walking around the perimeter.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to install a concrete base for the bench and move existing bench from the cemetery to the Alan Barker.
26/27- 42. Rabbit control - contractor to be decided.
Proposed, seconded, and RESOLVED to use APX Pest control services for the Alan Barker recreational ground.
26/27- 43. Finances - To consider and approve payments as listed record.
payments, June 2026 – list with Councillors and May 2026 bank reconciliation x 5 a/c.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the accounts for June.
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the reconciliations for May.
26/27- 44. Planning applications and decisions
None.
26/27- 45. To adopt the council’s wreath removal policy
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to only remove wreaths one they are unsuitable for display.
Cllr Walker was against this proposal.
26/27- 46. Clerk’s report
1. Lease for hall car park, custodian Trustee docs now signed with solicitor, awaiting update on first registration of land.
2. Line marking (tennis court) – completed.
26/27- 47. To resolve to move into closed session as required- Under the Public Bodies (admissions to meetings) Act 1960
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to move into closed session.
Confidential item:
26/27- 48. To decide next steps for recruitment of new play area caretaker
Proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to advertise the position as it currently is.
The meeting was closed at 8:05pm
Signed by chairman: 0020.07.2026