Minutes 28 September 2026
Scamblesby with Cawkwell Parish Council.
NOTES OF MEETING
Minutes of the meeting held at Scamblesby Village Hall on Monday 28 September 2026 commencing at 7.30pm.
Present: Mr R Gleeson (Chairman), Cllr D Simpson (also ELDC),, Cllr J Duncumb (Vice Chairman), Cllr J W Turbin
In attendance , Mrs V Davies, Clerk, LCC Cllr McGonigle
No members of the public present.
Viv Davies Clerk 07795822701 Date: 28/9/2026
22/2026 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN.
Apologies were received from Cllr P Myers
23/2026 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS AND REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS - To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and to consider granting dispensation(s), as per written requests received by the proper officer, to councillors under section 22 of the Act.
There were no declarations of interest.
24/2026 CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS AND CLERKS REPORTS
Cllr Simpson advised that the food waste bins will commence towards end October. Householders will be notified by ELDC.
Cllr McGonigle advised that the planning regime has changed. Elected members can no longer call in planning applications to the planning committee. Very few applications will be submitted to the Planning Committee. In addition the local government reorganisation had now paused.
Cllrs noted the NALC salary award increasing Clerk salary from £14.82 to £15.31. This equated to back pay from 1.4.26 equates to £8.33. There was also a 10p increase in mileage from 45p to 55p per mile backdated to 1 April 2026. Proposed Cllr Gleeson seconded Cllr Simpson and approved by all councillors to implement the increases in salary and mileage allowance.
The Parish Council noted that various grants were available.
25/2026 TO CONFIRM AND SIGN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 14 MAY 2026.
Cllr Simpson proposed, Cllr Gleeson seconded acceptance of the minutes. Cllr Gleeson signed the minutes.
26/2026 PROPOSED WAITING RESTRICTIONS SOUTH STREET AND OLD MAIN ROAD, SCAMBLESBY
The Parish Council approved the “Mandatory School Keep Clear” restriction between 8-9.30 and 2.30 to 4pm. However the Parish Council was opposed to the double yellow lines from the phone box to the old Blacksmiths Shop.
The Parish Council would request that the traffic regulation team revisit the area to amend the restrictions. As part of the review the Parish Council request that the team look at double yellow lines on both sides of the road on South Street from the Phone Box to the entrance to Charlies Yard/layby.
Application reference 01468/26/FUL. Change of use of land from agricultural to a mixed use with the erection of a mobile stable block comprising 3 stables. Land Adjacent The Beeches Mill Lane Scamblesby Lincolnshire.
The Parish Council had no objections.
27/2026 TO APPROVE THE PAYMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
Cllr Simpson proposed, Cllr Myers seconded and Cllrs unanimously approved the following payments:-
Cheque No Payee
100288 A Roper Defibrillator Batteries £33.49
100289 V Davies Clerk Salary and reimbursement £550.49
Bank Charges
15.4.26 Bank Charges £2.00
15.6.26 Bank Charge £1.00
15.7.26 Bank Charges £2.00
15.8.26 Bank Charges £3.00
HSBC statement £2879.26 (25.7.26)
28/2026 BUS SHELTER
There was no update.
29/2025 ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
GREEN MAN PUBLIC HOUSE
The pub is now open, currently run by volunteers. A 7 year lease had been signed with the owners.
VILLAGE HALL
The nursery was no longer at the village hall. There were issues with the condition of the Village Hall.
A meeting with the parishioners may take place to discuss the future of the Green Man and the Village Hall.
30/2026 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 26 November 2026 at 7.30 pm.
The meeting closed at 8.45 pm.