November 2025 DRAFT Minutes
Draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 20th November 2025 at Roughton Village Hall commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Present: Councillors D Perie, L Spurrier, R Willey and T Davies.
In Attendance: K. Handley (Clerk) Cllr William Gray (ELDC)
047: To elect a Chairperson: Due to the resignation of the Chair, Councillor Dormer, Councillor Willey was nominated to preside over the meeting as Chair.
048: Apologies: Apologies received from Cllr Natalie Oliver
049 : Declarations of Interest None declared
050: To approve the notes of the meeting held on Thursday 25th September 2025 as minutes:
These were proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to be adopted as the minutes of the council. These were duly signed and dated by the Chair.
051: County Councillor Report: No representative present. Cllr Oliver asked for any issues from the meeting to be passed to her for action.
District Councillor Report: Cllr Gray had circulated his report prior to the meeting which had been received by all Councillors. This information is available on the Parish Council website https://roughton.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk. Cllr Gray emphasised that now was the time to take advantage of grants available.
Cllr Gray explained that he had spoken to Planning Enforcement regarding the issue of dust on Horncastle Road caused by lorries exiting the industrial park. This has now been passed onto the Environmental Protection team. Cllr Gray update the Council when he has received their report.
052: Finances:
a) Bank balances and bank statement signed. The current account balance as of 6/10/2025 £3,553.90. The deposit account balance as of 03/11/2025 is £2,571.54. The banks statements were duly signed.
b) Retrospective and future payments to be approved.
|
Organisation |
Cheque no. |
Voucher no. |
Amount |
|
HMRC |
000359 |
017 |
£44.80 |
|
Clerk’s Salary |
000360 |
018 |
£178.72 |
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to approve the payments.
c) To consider a draft copy of the 2026-2027 Budget.
A copy had been circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting. The Clerk advised that when information had been received from ELDC, the Precept would be set at the January meeting. It was advisable to raise the Precept as the Council needed to ensure that the Council had a reserve to cover running costs for at least a year.
053: Planning matters
Planning applications received;
No planning applications received.
Full Planning:
This was noted by the Councillors
Section 73 application to vary condition no.5 (use classes permitted) previously approved under planning permission ref. no. S/141/00354/24 for the erection of 2no.buildings comprising 4no. industrial units.
Location: Avison Sprayers Ltd, Horncastle Road, Roughton Moor, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6YQ
054: To receive feedback from the Community Speed Watch group
Cllr Davies reported that the group had been active. Whilst the group had been out, motorists did adhere to the speed limit but motorists were still speeding through the village when the group was not active. No adverse reaction to the group from motorists.
055: To receive feedback from the letter sent to FedEx regarding traffic issues through Roughton
No reply received. Cllr Willey will speak to FedEx.
056: To note correspondence received by the Clerk; ELDC Media Releases, Town and Parish News, LALC Training Bulletin
Noted by Councillors.
057: To note the information received regarding the Avian Flu outbreak
Noted by Councillors.
058: To confirm the date of the next meeting as Thursday 15th January 2026 at 7.30 p.m.
This was confirmed by all Councillors.
Meeting closed at 20.01 p.m.