2026-27 Minutes

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

HELD AT THE DANNY FLEAR COMMUNITY CENTRE ON

Thursday 16th April 2026, at 7:30pm

Minutes taken by The Clerk: Mrs. Val Austin

(These minutes will be checked at the next meeting before the council amends/approves them as a correct record)

PRESENT: Cllr Nigel Marshall (Chair), Cllr Bridgett Posey (Vice Chair), Cllr Peter Bedford, 

Cllr Roy Pearson, Cllr Amy Marshall, Cllr Shaun Pearson, Cllr Judith Godwin, and the 

Clerk Val Austin.

Also Present:  No members of the public were present 

The meeting was called to order at 19:30pm 

1. Chairman to open the meeting: Evening and Welcome to you all. 

2. Apologies:  To receive and accept apologies where a valid reason for the absence has been given to the Clerk prior to the meeting.

Cllr Simon Pearson – Work Commitment 

Cllr Tony Wheeler – Prior Commitment 

3. Public Forum: To resolve to suspend the meeting for a maximum of 10 minutes to allow members of the public to ask questions or make short statements to the council.

No members were present 

4. Police Matters: Stats and incidents are available to view on the police website. Local   Crime information website: www.adt.co.uk/crime-in-my-area

5. Minutes: To approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on the 19th March 2026. To resolve as a correct record and to authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes:

• All Councillors resolved for the chairman Cllr Nigel Marshall to sign the minutes.

6. Declarations of interest (if any): 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

• No declarations declared 

7. Planning update: Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - To consider and make observations on all planning applications received and to note planning approvals, refusals, enforcement complaints and appeal decisions advised by Boston Borough Council. – To include those received between the day of posting this notice and the day of the meeting.

• Cllr Roy Pearson mentioned Apex Cars planning application.  

8. Updates / Discuss and resolve the following items

8.1. Highway and Roads – Update 

• Nothing new to report

8.2: Brand End Road – Holmers Lane – Cllr Nigel Marshall

A resident has complained regarding the speeding 

• The clerk received a reply stating that Cllr Alistair Ardunell will contact LCC regarding this issue. Update when available.  
• The clerk has emailed LCC directly, regarding Butterwick Road from the school to Freiston and the speed limit change.
• Update when available 

8.3:  Park Lane speed bumps – To Note

• The clerk has emailed Cllr Alistair Ardunell twice regarding this issue and has not received a reply. The clerk to email again.
• Update when available.

8.4:  Pilgrim Fathers – Scalp Road – To Note

• Cllr Judith Godwin wrote to Cllr Dale Broughton (leader Boston Borough Council) with the concerns. 
• Received a reply via email, forwarded email to all councillors on 9th April 2026. 
• Update when available. 

8.5:  Commemorative Plaques – Cllr Bridgett Posey 

• Cllr Bridgette Posey mentioned that the plaques are ready, and will give to Cllr Shaun Pearson to install. 
• Cllr Shaun Pearson mentioned that the plaques should go into cages, to protect them. 
• Update at next meeting. 

8.6: Mowing of Churchyard – Cllr Nigel Marshall

• Cllr Nigel Marshall mentioned that the contractor was advised not to cut the square by the tower by the church warden. 
• Cllr Nigel Marshall to speak to the vicar regarding the area by Cllr Bridgett Posey home. 
• Update at next meeting

8.7: Personalised Flag 

• The clerk is having problems with finding toughen material.
• Update at next meeting

8.8: RSBP & a resident at Plumbers Mews – Security Cameras – Cllr Nigel Marshall 

• Cllr Nigel Marshall showed the councillors the problem that the resident had, regarding the pole that will house CCTV. RSPB have now decided to have the CCTV mounted on the building. 
• This item has now been resolved. 

8.9: Kings Head Radar Speed Radar Pole – Cllr Shaun Pearson

Cllr Shaun Pearson advised that the pole is wobbly and loose.

• Cllr Peter Bedford advised that the clerk contact LRSP 
• Update when available. 

9: Finance:

9.1 Bank Account: Statement of accounts as at 16th April 2026

Community Account Balance - £2,141.05

Instant Access Savings Account Balance - £10,470.09

Fixed Term Deposit Account - £40,000.00 – Maturity Date November 2026

9.2 To approve the accounts for payments

Payments due April 2026 - £1,433.03

Payments made in between meetings - £318.23

Receipts received April 2026 - £15.27

10: Date of next parish council meeting: Thursday 21st May 2026 – 7pm 

11: Any other business to go forward to the Thursday 21st May 2026 Agenda. / Note for information. 

• Cllr Judith Godwin mentioned the church gates are wide open all the time, Cllrs mentioned that SJG Security have been working in the church.
• Cllr Judith Godwin mentioned having a planter, however due to the planter needing watering, it would not be feasible, 

With no further business the meeting closed at 19.55 pm

Signed:

Dated: