April 2026 - Minutes
Minutes of the Full Council Meeting on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 8.00pm
Attendees: Cllr Chris Sivill (Chair), Cllr Marc Deller-Smith, Cllr Serv Coulber, Cllr Caroline Dawson, Cllr Jaqueline Gravett, Cllr Neville Edwards, Cllr Andrew Daykin, Cllr Nic Ranshaw, Cllr Nigel Langley, County Cllr Sean Matthews, District Cllr Martin Foster and Sarah- Louise Kulwicki (Clerk).
Absences: Cllr Nick Brown.
Pubic forum:
Cllr Nic Ranshaw told all that some bins which are owned by the National trust had been set on fire recently but it is believed the culprits have been found.
The clerk was asked to write to BT as there is a telephone box in the market place which is in need of some maintenance.
Councillors discussed the need of a filter lane for the entry for Tattershall Lakes to help alleviate traffic, Cllr Matthews told the council he will investigate this.
Cllr Dawson asked if Carrwood crescent could be investigate for some road maintenance; it appears the drains are not working so the road just fills with water. Cllr Matthews will look into this.
001-26/27 Welcome and Chair s report
None.
002-26/27 Apologies for Absence in accordance with Local Gov. Act 1972, Sch 12, para 40. To receive and accept apologies where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk prior to the meeting
Apologies received from Cllr Nick Brown.
Proposed, Seconded and RESOLVED to accept the apologies.
003-26/27 To receive any declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations for items on the agenda not previously recorded on member s register of interests
None.
004-26/27 To approve as a correct record the notes of the meeting held on 3rd March 2026 and to authorise the Chair to sign the official minutes.
Proposed, Seconded and RESOLVED to approve the notes as minutes and for the chairman to sign.
005-26/27 To receive reports from County and District Councillors
County Cllr Sean Matthews had nothing further to add. (see APM report notes)
District Cllr Martin Foster told the council he attended the wombles event and it was great to see so many in attendance including the youngsters. He told the council that resident s have raised concerns to him with the land which is next to the Old Forge in Tattershall, ownership needs to be established.
006-26/27 The co-option of any potential candidates present
None.
007-26/27 Highways
1) Missing bollards Cllr Matthews told the council they have been taken away to be fixed and will be reinstated.
008-26/27 Planning matters
None.
009-26/27 Financial matters:
1. To ratify the payments for March 2026 (see schedule) with current bank balances
Proposed, Seconded and RESOLVED to approve the payments.
010-26/27 Clerks report including correspondence and matters outstanding
1) Feedback from Wombles event The clerk told all it was a great morning and she thanked those who attended. Cllr Foster is looking into getting some litter pickers for the councils if possible.
2) Bus shelter Tattershall Thorpe Now unrepairable, clerk to get quotes to replace like for like and composite as well.
3) Tree survey Clinton park
Proposed, Seconded and RESOLVED for BlueArb tree services to carry out the works.
4) Land in Thorpe near Old Forge The clerk told all that the ownership is not in the name of the County Council and was asked to request the information from the land registry and pay the relevant fee.
5) Tattershall picnic sitte new grass cutting schedule. Cllr Dawson asked if signage can be put up here by LCC to inform people why the grass will be left.
011-26/27 The next meeting will be on the 21st April 2026 at 7:00pm in Tattershall Thorpe at Thorpe camp which will be the annual parish meeting for Tattershall Thorpe. The annual parish council meeting will be on the 5th May in Tattershall village hall at 7:15pm.
012-26/27 Any items for inclusion on the next agenda None.
The meeting closed at 8:25pm
Sarah Kulwicki Clerk 05.05.2026