September 2026 - Notes
Minutes of the Full Council Meeting on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 7.15pm
Attendees: Cllr Chris Sivill (Chair), Cllr Marc Deller-Smith, Cllr Caroline Dawson, Cllr Nigel Langley, Cllr Nick Brown and Sarah- Louise Kulwicki (Clerk).
Absences: Cllr Andrew Daykin, Cllr Nic Ranshaw, Cllr Neville Edwards and Cllr Jacqueline Gravett.
Best Kept garden certificates where presented:
Public forum:
Cllr Marc Deller-Smith told the council that he has been contacted by residents of Cromwell place about the issues with parking at the turning from Butts Lane into Cromwell Place; it makes it very difficult for access for people trying to get into the estate. The council asked that he monitor this issue and take photos when it occurs to help evidence the issue if taken further.
064-26/27 Welcome and Chair’s report
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 Andrew Daykin, Cllr Nic Ranshaw, Cllr Neville Edwards and Cllr Jacqueline Gravett.
Proposed, Seconded and Resolved to approve the apologies
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 To approve as a correct record the notes of the meeting held on 07th of July 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.
068-26/27 To approve as a correct record the notes of the extra ordinary meeting held on 04th August 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.
069-26/27 To receive reports from County and District Councillors
None.
070-26/27 The co-option of any potential candidates present
None.
071-26/27 Christmas 2026 - arrangements
The clerk was asked to contact ELDC to see if the car park can be utilised for free for the Christmas market. The councils lighting ceremony will be on the 28th November at 3:45pm. The clerk was asked to write to a local resident to switch on the lights.
Cllr Gravett sent the following update - Christmas Plans 2026:
There are already 21 stalls booked in the village hall. 14 stalls are booked into the church also. So 35 stalls booked on so far- All donating a raffle prize with their fee. Coningsby Military Wives Choir have been in touch regarding performing and advertising their Choir group in the church The castle has emailed me back to inform me that they will be in touch to discuss what they can offer. Bramhall Residential are joining in on the Christmas Market this year. I will have a meeting with the church in due course. I have already spoken with the church warden on the phone regarding the Christmas Market- they have told me to arrange a meeting after the August bank holiday. Hopefully the Castle will meet up at the same time. I am already advertising the Christmas Market on Facebook to attract the stall holders and to let everyone know that it is back on this year. I think it would be lovely to have a banner made this year to use every year for the Christmas market. No date stated- so it can be used for as long as possible!
072-26/27 Clinton Park land – Next steps
The clerk was asked to get prices for fencing similar to what is already in place on Clinton Park. She was also asked to apply for funding from the county councillor grant for this.
073-26/27 Remembrance/ poppy display
Remembrance service will be on the 8th November, time to be confirmed. A member of public has started preparations with the knitted poppy display for 2026. The clerk was asked to get permission for the light to be installed on the bus shelter this year. The lamp post poppies will be out up on the 1st November.
Cllr Nick Brown arrived at 8:04pm
074-26/27 Lincolnshire day – flag display
Proposed, Seconded and Resolved to put the flag up in time 1st October for the month of October.
075-26/27 Lloyds Tour – Arrangements
The council will use the funding from ELDC to supply gift bags for those taking part in the DHPT Fitness cycling challenge. Cllr Dawson will put these together as well as shop for the water and fruit to be provided to the schools for this event.
076-26/27 Union jack flag - Market place
Proposed, Seconded and Resolved to purchase a new union jack flag to be put up after the Lincolnshire flag is taken down.
077-26/27 Planning matters
a) Ref: 01249/26/FUL - Planning Permission - Erection of a dwelling with pottery studio, detached double garage and alterations to existing access and track. Land Rear Of Marazion, Woodhall Road, Tattershall Thorpe, Lincolnshire. No objections.
078-26/27 Financial matters:
1. To ratify the payments for July and August 2026 (see schedule) with current bank balances
Proposed, Seconded and Resolved to approve the payments for July and August.
079-26/27 Highways
a) Pedestrian crossing A153 – Cllr Deller- Smith
Proposed, Seconded and Resolved that this is not needed at this time.
b) Tree in Market place – Cllr Langley will plant a smaller tree and maintain it regularly to ensure its health as the one which has been planted has not taken root.
c) One way sign (Marketplace) – Clerk to chase installation.
d) Bollards (marketplace) – Clerk to chase Cllr Matthew and try and find original supplier to obtain a price for the same bollards.
080-26/27 Clerks report – including correspondence and matters outstanding.
a) Response from BT received – works scheduled on the phone box which is listed.
b) Intermediate audit scheduled for October
c) Planters – conifers to be trimmed and dead removed.
d) Request for salt bags to be applied for and stored at Harness farm if he is in agreement.
081-26/27 The next meeting will be on the 6th October 2026 at 7:15pm in Tattershall village hall.
082-26/27 Any items for inclusion on the next agenda – None.
Meeting closed at 8:35pm
Signed by chairman: 06.10.2026