August - Extraordinary meeting - Minutes
Minutes of the Extraordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 7.15pm
Attendees: Cllr Chris Sivill (Chair), Cllr Marc Deller-Smith, Cllr Caroline Dawson, Cllr Jaqueline Gravett, Cllr Andrew Daykin, Cllr Nic Ranshaw and Sarah- Louise Kulwicki (Clerk).
Absences: Cllr Nick Brown, Cllr Edwards and Cllr Langley.
Public forum:
Cllr Nick Brown has donated a banner to go on display in the village; it was presented to all at this meeting.
064-26/27 Welcome from Chairman
The chairman welcomed all present.
065-26/27 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 Edwards and Brown.
066-26/27 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.
067-26/27 Tour of Britain cycle race – 3rd September 2026
1. Proposed Route, potential Road closures and impacts – Councillors told the clerk that hedge flailing has been scheduled for the same day as the race on Lodge Road. The clerk will contact the engagement officer and let her know.
2. Viewing areas – Councillors discussed potential areas for viewing the race and the clerk was asked to write to local schools, nurseries and residential home to ask them to consider watching the race when it passes between 11am and 11:15am. The Market place could be used as a viewing area as well as verges and paths. Safety will be down to the individuals.
3. Parking and pedestrian safety – Not for the parish council to decide.
4. Village decorations – Tattershall market place will be decorated with union jack bunting on the 19th August. Cllr Ranshaw will make 2 bikes available for decoration. Cllr Dawson will ask a local resident to decorate these bikes and place them in the village. The banner donated by Cllr Brown will be erected on the corner of Butts Lane and Hunters Lane in front of the village planter.
5. Communication with residents and businesses – All businesses have been written to explain how they can take part and asking them to fill out a flag agreement which the Parish council will erect and remove for the event.
6. Liaison with ELDC – The clerk was asked to apply for the event funding so water and fruit can be provided to those who are watching the event.
068-26/27 The next meeting will be the 1st September 2026 at 7:15pm in Tattershall village hall.
069-26/27 Any items for inclusion on the next agenda
None.
The meeting closed at 7:42pm
Signed by chairman:0001.09.2026