12th May 2026 - Annual Parish Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 7.30pm at Nocton Hub, Main Street, Nocton.
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP:
Chair: Councillor Andy Hone
Vice-chair: Councillor Richard Robinson
Councillors: Richard Marshall, Lesley Routh-Jones, Andrew Davy (2 vacancies)
Clerk: John Money RFO: Gordon Roe
Attendance:
Chair: Councillor Andy Hone; Vice-chair: Councillor Richard Robinson
Councillors: Lesley Routh-Jones, Andrew Davy
Clerk: John Money.
Public forum: the proposed resurfacing works to Main Street were discussed, also the enforcement action by the NKDC LPA relating to the surfacing and subsequent adoption of Wegburg Road which is 25 years overdue and is an agenda item. The speed of traffic entering the village was raised and speed signs were suggested.
County and District Councillors' reports: Cllr Dave Parry (NKDC) reported regarding the impending unitarization of the County which will render the district councils redundant and time scales involved.
Agenda Items:
1. To elect the Chair of the Council for the forthcoming year and to receive the Chair’s Declaration of Acceptance of Office. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Councillor Andy Hone resume the position of Chair of the Parish Council for the year 2026/27; whereupon he duly signed the acceptance of office form provided and endorsed by the Clerk of the Council
2. To elect the Vice-Chair of the Council for the forthcoming year and to receive the Vice-Chair’s Declaration of Acceptance of Office. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Councillor Richard Robinson resume the position of Vice Chair of the Parish Council for the year 2026/27; whereupon he duly signed the acceptance of office form provided and endorsed by the Clerk of the Council
3. To note Apologies for Absence: Cllr Dick Marshall and Cllr Ian Carrington (LCC).
4. Declarations of Interest: Cllr Lesley Routh-Jones declared a pecuniary interest in agenda item 14 where a tree works application related to the property listed on her declaration of interests which is to be debated.
5. Minutes: Members resolved that the notes of the Full Council Meeting held on 14 April 2026 were a true and accurate record of the meeting and authorised the Chair to sign them as the official minutes of the meeting.
6. Chair’s Report: The Chair reported on a successful year for the Parish Council, thanked all persons for their valued input by both the administration of the Parish Council together with the support that it gets from the community. He also highlighted the NKDC Grant scheme.
7. Hub Manager’s Report: Reported bookings are up including Well-being events; fire safety inspections had been undertaken along with other maintenance.
8. Parish Clerk’s Report: The Parish Clerk also thanked everyone who supported him during the last year and went on to report regarding the new planning regulations which will affect the parish by the formulation of the new Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and the government planning regulations which it will have on the joint Neighbourhood Plan with the village of Potterhanworth.
9. Adoption of the new Financial Regulations policy (previously circulated by RFO): it was resolved to defer this item until the June meeting so additions and certain alterations and alterations could be included in proposed regulations. Action Cllr Andrew Davy; the Clerk and the RFO.
10. To agree 2026/27 internal audit requirements (RFO recommendation is to stay with LALC): it was resolved unanimously to accept the proposal. Action the RFO.
11. To receive an update regarding lamp post work in the village and funding to carry it out: it was resolved that that RFO in conjunction with the Chair and the Clerk of the Council to apply for a loan from either the Public Works Loan Board or the District Council up to the sum of £18,000 to fund the proposed remediation work to the street lamps that were the parish councils responsibility. Action the RFO.
12. To receive an update regarding Hub ventilation installation: the Clerk reported the contractor had agreed to carry out the works within the month of May
13. To consider the proposal that the RFO be given authority for placing our next streetlighting electricity supply contract: it was resolved to give the RFO authority to enter into an agreement with an electricity supply company on any day that the rate is favourable to the Parish Council. Action the RFO.
14. Planning Matters: 26/0306/TCA (Cllr L Routh -Jones withdrew from the meeting), it was resolved to support the application. Cllr l Routh-Jones rejoined the meeting).; 26/0588/TCA The Green, it was resolved to support the application;26/0t14/LBC 18&19 the Old Four Row. It was resolved to support the application; it was noted that 25/1310/FUL27 Steamer Point Road a new dwelling had been refused by the LPA with no mention of the enforcement notice relating to the final surfacing and adoption off Weberg Road. Action the Clerk.
15. Financial Matters: (Documents previously circulated by the RFO).
(a) To note the current bank balances: Noted
(b) To ratify payments for the month of April 2026 and to approve the list of upcoming payments: it was resolved that the Chair sign the authorisation for the RFO to make the payments due. Action the RFO.
(c) To receive and note the comments made by the Internal Auditor in their report: after the short debate it was resolved to accept the internal Audit. Action all/Council
(d) To review and resolve to approve the 2025/26 Annual Governance Statement (Section 1 of the AGAR form) and accompanying explanation of “No” assertions. Resolved. Action the RFO and the Chair.
N.B. It's important that all Councillors understand the assertion statements and why we have answered Yes or No to them. Following resolution to approve, the AGS (AGAR) is then dated and signed by the Chair and Clerk. Resolved to authorise endorsing the document. Action the RFO.
(e) To review and resolve to approve the 2025/26 Accounting Statements (Section 2 of the AGAR form), and all supporting 'unaudited' documents (i.e., Year End Finances, Fixed Asset Register, Bank Reconciliation, and Explanation of Variances). Resolved to authorise endorsing the document. Action the RFO.
N.B. Following resolution to approve, the AS (AGAR) is then dated and signed by the Chair, and the various supporting documents should also be signed and dated by the Chair.
(f) To consider and resolve to approve the proposed 2025/26 period for the exercise of public rights of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 to Tuesday 14th July 2026. Resolved.
16. Date of Next Meeting: To confirm that the next meeting will take place on 09 06 26. Noted. The Clerk gave his apologies for this meeting as he is on a family holiday in Spain.
Public forum: a member of the public raised the possibility of installing a hearing loop in the Hub Events Hall. Action the Clerk and the Chair of the Council.
Members were thanked by a member of the public for their efforts.
The meeting closed at 8:45pm - the Chair thanked all for their input and wished them a safe journey home.