2026 Minutes

Draft MINUTES OF THE FULL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 

held at the Nocton Hub, Main Street, Nocton

on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 7.00pm

MEMBERSHIP:

Chair:​​ Councillor Andy Hone

Vice-chair: ​Cllr Richard Robinson

Councillors:​ Richard Marshall, Richard Robinson, Lesley Routh Jones, Andrew Davy (2 vacancies) 

Clerk: ​​John Money RFO: Gordon Roe

 Attendance:

Chair:​​ Councillor Andy Hone; Vice-chair: ​Cllr Richard Robinson; Councillors, Lesley Routh Jones; Andrew Davy. The Clerk: ​​John Money plus four members of the public.                                                          

• Public forum: a parishioner commented on the overgrowth of hedgerow along Wellhead Lane making it dangerous - the FixMyStreets link from the PC website was suggested as a means of reporting it.  A second parishioner inquired about the status of a footpath which passes the old water tower That is in the course renovation and leading through the Old Hall grounds and hospital site; although it was doubted it was a PROW It could have permissive status - it was suggested that LEDA should be contacted.

• County and District Councillors' report: No reports

The meeting continued under Standing Orders and  only at the discretion of the Chair was the meeting moved out of formal session to allow the public to speak

Agenda Items:

1. Apologies for Absence: Cllr R Marshall; Cllr I Carrington (County Council) and Cllr D Parry (District Council).

2. Declarations of Interest: None

3. Minutes: the notes of the Full Council Meeting held on 13th January 2026 were approved and signed following resolution.

4. Chair’s Report: 

a) Election of the Vice Chair: it was proposed seconded and resolved that Cllr Richard Robinson become Vice Chair of the Council for the remainder of this council year. Action: Councillor Robinson and Clerk to complete acceptance of office form.

b) the Chair of the Council reported on the following; the tree works have been awarded and work will commence shortly; the Chair also reported the solar panel installation had now broken even on the amount of money the Parish Council had had to spend being 10% of the overall capital cost; The garage door replacement is about to be fitted; Finally the cellar floor repair has been completed today. Albeit some small air bubbles have appeared that may require attention. Action: the Chair of the Council to notify residents adjoining the proposed tree works

5. Hub Manager’s Report: To receive a report from the Hub Manager: the hub manager reported there are now six regular user groups and an additional one that relates to pilates; A booking for the meeting room; also repairs required to the skirting board in the gents W C and the fan in the disabled C too. A clean up of the premises was proposed where she will provide tea and cake to all involved. Action: Hub Manager 

6. Parish Clerk’s Report: To receive a report from the Clerk of the Council: the Clerk reported regarding highway matters, the restricted byway off Main Street leading to Dunstan, communication had been received from the County Council’s footpaths officer to say that quite a few users had vehicular access over this restricted byway and it was going to be difficult to police any unauthorised use. He also said that in his opinion the restricted byway was legally signed from a County Council point of view it was agreed by Members to research whether the Parish Council could supply signage that would be compliant. He also informed members that he had had a separate communication from LCC highways to state that re-metaling of Main Street Nocton would take place in the financial year of 2027/ 28. The Clerk showed Members and members of the public a panel with the proposed dado rail attached and painted in white gloss. All agreed that this was a far better representation than the small section that was adhered to the Hub wall. Action: Clerk

7. To receive an update on progress in the plan to update the NPC risk register. Resolved to defer to the March meeting. Action: Members and officers to read and make comment.

8. Land transfer

 a) To consider and resolve to execute the “overage” document (previously circulated) which will enable the land transfer with AG Properties to take place. Resolved the Chair and the Clerk duly execute the document. Action Chair/Clerk.

b) To resolve to amend Standing Order 22 a) to enable to the Chair of the Council and the Proper Office to execute the subsequent deed of transfer documents or the Land Registry TP 1 forms whichever is appropriate relating to the above resolution without it necessitating a further meeting: Resolved that Chair and the Clerk duly execute the document when it is available to do so. Action Chair/Clerk.

9.  To receive an update on the situation regarding lamp post replacements and the arrangement of a loan to facilitate it: the Clerk informed Members that a representative of National Grid was coming to inspect the timber lamp standards next Monday 16th of February 2026, once the inspection has been carried out to communicate the results to Eon at Sleaford. Action Clerk.

10. To receive an update on progress towards installing ventilation into the event hall: three contractors had been approached and only two had responded with quotations based on the Schedule of Works that had been prepared by the Clerk. After a short debate it was resolved to accept the quote from ARC electrical of £1,350 plus VAT. Action the Clerk.

11. To receive an update on progress regarding repairing the cellar floor: the chair of the Council informed members that the remedial work had been completed by the main contractor and the Council’s contribution will be £500 plus VAT. Action The Chair and the RFO.

12. Nocton Parish Council policy review - to consider proposed changes to policies reviewed and submitted so far by councillors. The Chair read out a list of proposed minor amendments to the policies that Members had reviewed, it was resolved to include these as amendments/replacements to the policies as posted on the Council Website. Action: the Chair.

13. To discuss the “Call for Sites” request issued by the Central Lincolnshire Local Planning team: the Clerk explained to Members the reason for this call for sites was to form a reviewed local plan that is having to be actioned by the CLLP due to changes in government legislation relating to housing quotas. A debate ensued where Members discussed certain sites within the village. It was resolved that the Clerk write to Ben Wills the agent associated with LEDA Properties (who own the Old Hall and ex RAF Nocton hospital site) and ask what their intentions are regarding submitting sites for consideration in the new Local Plan. Action: Clerk.

14. Planning Matters: To note and consider any planning applications received or determined since the last meeting and to decide any comments or further action that the Council wishes to take: it was noted that a Tree works application submitted by the Parish Council had been received and it was decided not to comment to the LPA relating to it.

15. Financial Matters: 

(a) To note the current bank balances: Noted.

(b) To ratify payments for the month of January 2025 and to approve the list of upcoming payments: resolved to ratify payments. Action Chair/RFO.

(c)  It was resolved to add Counsellor Andrew Davy as a signatory to the Unity Trust Bank accounts. Action Chair/RFO/Cllr Davy.

16. Date of Next Meeting: To agree the date of the next meeting of the Council - 10/03/26. Resolved. Action: Chair/Clerk

17. To agree meeting dates for 2026 / 27. It was resolved that the meetings would occur on the second Tuesday of the month excepting August. Action: Chair/Clerk.

Public forum: the possibility of further signage on the restricted byway which would relate to the dog walking field and the Cricket Club was noted.  It was agreed that Dyson and Nocton Cricket Club would be contacted on the subject.

The meeting concluded 8:35 PM, the Chair of the Council thanked all for their attendance and wished attendees a safe journey home.