October 2026 Draft Minutes
FALDINGWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
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MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY FALDINGWORTH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Memorial Hall Faldingworth
Thursday 22 October 2026
Present: Cllr. A Taylor (Chair) Debbie Whelan (Clerk), Cllr. D. Waine, Cllr W. Green, Cllr A. Bradbury, Cllr. J. Land
No members of the public were present
26/10/01. To receive apologies and reasons for absence
Cllr David Dickinson sent his apologies
26/10/02. Declaration of items of interest.
Cllr Green declared a non-pecuniary interest in the laurel tree item, which overhangs her garden. She would not vote.
26/10/03. To resolve to suspend the meeting to allow no more than 15 minutes of public forum
There were no members of the public present
26/10/04. Confirmation of Parish Council Minutes
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 16 September 2026 were APPROVED.
26/10/05. Amenities
- Purchase of defibrillator
It was RESOLVED that the Clerk purchase the AED Donate Defibrillator Package for the amount of £ 778.80 (incl VAT).
- Removal of branch/tree by Parish Council Storage Unit at Village Hall.
It was noted that a branch of the laurel had already damaged the garage roof and another branch was already pressing on the adjoining fence. It was RESOLVED that the whole laurel be removed.
Three quotations were received for the removal of the Laurel Tree. It was RESOLVED that the lowest quotation of £300 be accepted and that the Clerk contact Lowman Tree Services to award them the tender.
- Removal of asbestos from roof of Parish Council Storage Unit at Village Hall.
A verbal quotation had been received for £1700 to remove the asbestos sheeting on the Parish Council Storage Unit and replace it with corrugated metal sheeting. It was RESOLVED that this be accepted. The Clerk was instructed to follow up the verbal quotation and was authorised an expenditure of £1700.
- Repairs to fencing at pinfold and bench on Spridlington Road. Given the lack of interest, a parishioner had offered to assist in repairing and replacing the timbers. It was RESOLVED that Councillor Taylor pace out the length of the Pinfold fence and assess the timbers on the bench before proceeding.
26/10/06. West Lindsey Funding opportunities
- Initial choice of bus shelter design
The Clerk approached Lincolnshire County Council with the change of site and change of bus shelter design. Pending response, options for the bus shelter design will be put onto the November agenda.
26/10/07. Urgent items for discussion
The Clerk raised the following items: -
- A parishioner had written in asking permission to use their metal detector on the playing field and the playground. After discussion, it was RESOLVED that the Clerk write to the parishioner and explain that, due to health and safety reasons, the Faldingworth Parish Council could not agree to it.
- A parishioner had erected 32 Remembrance Day poppies on the lampposts in the village. It was requested that parishioners not remove these as they are the property of Faldingworth Parish Council.
- An email about ‘Skyrock events’ which may impact noise and traffic in the Parish had been received and will be forwarded to Councillors for inclusion on the next agenda.
- An email about the Polish Remembrance Day event on the 8 November will be circulated to Councillors.
26/10/08. Date of next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 16 November 2026 at 7.30pm.
The meeting closed at 8.02pm.