9th June 2026
DRAFT MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 7.00pm at Nocton Hub, Main Street, Nocton.
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, Dick Marshall
County Councillor Ian Carrington plus 4 members of the public
Public forum
A leaky drainpipe on the hub was identified for which the individual was thanked. An omission from the minutes of the last meeting was pointed out.
County Councillors' report:
This is Carer's and Child Safety week in the county. Council reorganisation should be announced by 16th July, though Lincoln may be delayed. County budget cuts are starting to impact with respite homes in the county under threat - cuts are selective and not across the board and if members of the public feel strongly about any cuts to services, they are encouraged to write to LCC. Sponsorship of the Tour of Britain bike race was questioned for its VFM. Flood prevention work in Lincolnshire is exemplary.
Agenda Items:
1. Andy Hone was elected acting clerk for this meeting in the absence of The Clerk.
2. Apologies for Absence received from Cllr Davy, The Clerk and District Cllr Parry.
3. Declarations of Interest: None declared.
4. The minutes of the Full Council Meeting held on 12 May 2026 were approved as a correct record with an amendment to the public forum session noted and approved.
5. Chair’s Report: The Chair appealed for villagers to become Parish Councillors with two current vacancies. The AG Properties transaction is nearing completion with only one document remaining outstanding. The streetlighting contract had been placed showing a saving over last years’ contract for which the RFO was thanked. The Hub Manager was congratulated on recent successes in engaging with additional hub hirers.
6. Hub Manager’s Report: Pleasing to see additional hub bookings being generated. A Bread and Cheese company has requested use of the Hub car park for selling to villagers - this was agreed in principle with a written agreement to be generated. Maintenance and safety works ongoing with Hub ventilation works due to start on 30th June.
7. Parish Clerk’s Report: None received due to absence.
8. S137expenditure for the year 2025 26 was reviewed and agreed.
9. The below policies were proposed, seconded as agreed and adopted: .
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Bullying and Harassment/Dignity at work
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Equal Opportunity and Diversity
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Hub safeguarding Policy
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Financial Regulations Policy
The below policies are still undergoing review
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Co-option procedure - Clerk
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Disciplinary, dismissal and grievance - Clerk to check for consistency
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Standing Orders - Clerk
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Personnel Committee terms of reference - to be reviewed by Personnel Committee
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Charity Hub Hire Policy - LRJ
10. It was agreed that the Parish Council should contact Dyson regarding the Hall and Hospital site. Cllr Robinson to circulate a draft letter for consideration at our next meeting.
11. Planning Matters: It was agreed that as there were no objections to any submitted applications, no comments will be made.
12. Financial Matters:
(a) Bank balances were noted
(b) Payments for the month of May 2026 were ratified and the list of upcoming payments was approved.
13. Date of Next Meeting: To confirm that the next meeting will take place on 14 07 26. Attendance to be checked with a possible change of date required.
Public forum:
The value of the Parish Council was commented upon by Cllr Carrington with a further appeal for new members. It was agreed to more vigorously publicise the current vacancies.
The meeting ended at 8.00pm - the Chair thanked all for their attendance and wished them a safe journey home.