July 2025 Agenda
Horsington Parish Council - Agenda of Ordinary Meeting.
Parish Clerk – Melvin Grosvenor 01507 578657.
Dear Councillor,
You are hereby summoned to attend a Parish Council Meeting of Horsington Parish Council on Wednesday 16 July 2025 commencing 7.30pm at 'Charles Hill Community Hall' - Horsington .
In accordance with the provision of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 as amended by Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A the Public and press may attend the meeting.
The recording at Council Meetings is permitted with the full knowledge of the Chairman of the Meeting and must be conducted openly.
The agenda is set out below.
Melvin Grosvenor
Clerk to the Council
Date of issue: 01 July 2025.
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0725/33 Co-Option of a New Member on to Horsington Parish Council following the Resignation of Cllr P Reeves - postponed from Annual PC Meeting 14 May 2025.
0725/34 Apologies for absence.
To receive apologies/reasons for absence.
0525/35 Public Participation.
To resolve if necessary, to temporarily suspend the meeting for a period of no longer than 15 minutes to allow for public participation. Members of the public may raise subjects they wish to bring to the attention of the Parish Council. Items relating to matters on the agenda will be taken first and any decisions will be made when the meeting is declared open.
0725/36 Declaration of Interest.
Declaration of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests under the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012 made under the s.30 (3) of the Localism Act 2011.
a.To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items listed below. Members declaring interests should identify the agenda item and type of interest being declared.
b. To note any dispensations given to any member in respect of the agenda items listed below.
0725/37 Minutes of Previous Meetings.
Minutes of Annual Parish Council Meeting & Ordinary Meeting held on 14 May 2025 to be approved and signed as a true record.
0725/38 Clerk's Report. See Appendix A.
0725/39 Reports from Elected Representatives.
a) To receive a report from Cllr W Gray.
b) To receive a report from Cllr Natalie Oliver LCC.
0725/40 Update: 0525/19 Highway/Footpath Repairs Pot holes & maintenance - Updates & Actions:
1. Footpath Moor Lane - Installation of footpath to assist disabled resident. Moor Lane - Horsington Rd junction - Need specific funding - but unfortunately is considered to be a low priority for LCC Highways funding. Clerk again discussed ongoing concern with Cllr Bradwell prior to meeting is pursuing this matter. Meeting - Further discussion with regards to Cllr Bradwell's suggestion for a white line demarkation on the side of the road to act as a hard surface footpath similar to a cycle lane. Members raised safety concerns as this would restrict the width of Moor Lane to vehicle passing both ways. Cllr N Oliver agreed with the concerns raised and will make representation to LCC Highways to initiate these works.
2. 0525/14 - Public Participation.
Concerns raised regarding the deterioration of the single track section of Baumber Road and the lack of substantial repairs and maintence of this well used access road from the A158 at Baumber to Horsington. Cllr N Oliver noted these concerns and will feed back to LCC Highways.
3. Update: 0525/20 Clerk liaised with Chairman to submit a report 14/11/2023 to LCC Highways re: the poor surface condition along the length of Main Street Horsington - including pot holes and broken tarmac. Site visit 20 December 2023 attended by Chairman, Cllr R Hill and Clerk with Richard Fenwick. Works for resurfacing Main St ongoing. Update: December 2024 - Clerk raised the ongoing matter concerning the proposed upgrading of bus stop lay by with Cllr Bradwell - matter in hand - Cllr N Oliver to likewise pursue.
0725/41 Update: 0525/21 Traffic Calming measures.
Traffic Survey (levels & speeds). Update: Clerk received Traffic Survey Report B1190 Horncastle Road 24 July 2023. Clerk has responded to unsatisfactory outcome of survey. Update: Cllr Bradwell advised will again press for a speed limit reduction to 40mph on each of the 3 approaches to Horsington. Cllr N Oliver to continue to raise this matter with LCC Highways.
0725/42 Update 0525/22 HPC's Communications & Website - See Clerk report.
a) GDPR - Horsington PC contact email addresses. Progress on application for secure GOV.UK domain name & email contact address. Update: Clerk has initiated application process & secured funding with verified provider - in progress.
0725/43 Financial Matters & Financial Statement 16/07/2025.
Description DR/CR/Ref Amount £
Bank reconciliation 30/05/2025 8170.90
Invoices/Payments 14/05/2025
LALC Annual Subcription 2025/26 DR440 92.20
LALC Annual Training Scheme 2025/26 DR441 132.00
Zurich Annual Insurance renewal - Budget 292.08 Invoice DR442 246.14
1st Stage Clerk Remuneration 2025/26 DR443 1306.00
All Saints Church grass cutting support DR444 200.00
AGAR - Accounts 2024/25 Internal Audit Chq 445 Void DR446 45.00
Sub Total DR 2021.34
Balance B/F 8170.90
Balance C/F 6151.56
Invoices/ Payments due 16 July 2025
Clerk Admin Expenses April/May/June/July 2025. 46.80
Cllr P Bradwell ref b) appreciation bouquet. 37.95
Sub total 84.77
Balance B/F 6151.56
Balance C/F 6066.79
a) Consideration of Invoices/payments.
b) Chairman proposed & Members Resolved: to send a bouquet to Mrs P Bradwell OBE in appreciation of service and support to the Parish Council -Settlement of Invoice £37.95.
0725/44 Planning.
No Matters to consider.
0725/45 Update: 0525/26 HPC Vacancies / Co-Option: Following resignation of Cllr P Reeves and publication of Notice of Vacancy. 1 Application received for for Co-Option at HPC Annual Parish Council Meeting 14 May 2025. Unable to proceed - postponed 16 July Meeting.
0725/46 Update: 0525/27 Cllr N Elliot raised the potential for safe space for children at the community orchard. Potential feedback. Update: Cllr W Gray advised the orchard was planted by Platform Housing & . Cllr Elliot to continue to progress.
Cllr W Gray - is awaiting information from Communications Officer.
0725/47 Update: 0725/28 Requests for new items for consideration.
a) Provision of warm space Winter 2025/26- Update: Possible start November 2025 - Feb 2026. consideration re Community Hub and Internet Café at Village hall.
b) Cllr N Elliot advised meeting on the usefulness of WiFi to be provided in the village hall Update from previous meeting. Members Resolved: for Cllr Elliot to research further information and any approval to proceed, should not commit either the Parish Council of Village Hall to unfunded annual expenses.
0725/48 Update 0525/29 Horsington Annual Parish Meeting 12 March 2025. Resident highlighted the benefit of attending a LIVES defibrillator training session and possibility of a similar session for Horsington. Update: Sue Howard advised - David Foreman is happy to provide training - possible dates.
0725/49 Update 0525/31 Clerk laised with Heart Team - to arrange 'Home Energy Advice and Retrofit Information Clinic' in Horsington. Update: Date arranged Saturday 6 September to coincide with Village Hall Coffee Morning.
0725/50 Correspondence.
0725/51 Minor Items.
0725/52 Date of Next Meeting/s - Venue Charles Hill Community Hall.
Ordinary Parish Council Meetings; 15 October, 3 December 2025.
Parish Council Meetings: All Parish Council Meetings commence at 7.30pm.
Meeting to be closed.
0725/38 Clerk's Report. Appendix A.
Ref: 0225/91 - 1223/52 - Highway/Footpath Repairs Pot holes & maintenance - Updates & Actions:
1. Flooding/Blocked drain/s Matter Closed.
2. Footpath Moor Lane - Installation of footpath to assist disabled resident. Moor Lane - Horsington Rd junction. Liaising with Cllr N Oliver ongoing.
0725/41 Update: 0525/21 Traffic Calming measures.
Update: Clerk received Traffic Survey Report B1190 Horncastle Road 24 July 2023. Clerk has responded to unsatisfactory outcome of survey. Update: Cllr Bradwell advised will again press for a speed limit reduction to 40mph on each of the 3 approaches to Horsington. Cllr N Oliver to continue to raise this matter with LCC Highways.
0725/42 Update 0525/22 HPC's Communications & Website.
a) Progress on application for secure GOV.UK domain name & email contact address. Update: Clerk has initiated application process & secured funding with verified provider - in progress.
HPC Website & Facebook page updates Ongoing liaison with LALC's webmaster. HPC facebook updates/information.
Communications. Circulation of LALC & ELDC messenger Updates. Preparation & circulation of Draft Minutes of Annual PC Meeting & Ordinary Meeting 14 May 2025. Prep & circulation Meeting Agenda 16 July 2025 Liaison with the Heart Team - to arrange 'Home Energy Advice and Retrofit Information Clinic' in Horsington & Sue Howard of Village Hall. Update: Date arranged Saturday 6 September to coincide with Village Hall Coffee Morning.
0725/45 Update: 0225/100 HPC Co-option: 14 May 2024 Received ELDC letter confirming Co-Option for new vacancy Liaising with applicant - Co-Option postponed to 16 July 2025.
General Admin - ongoing.
Finance:
1. Checked payments due & issued cheques & bank statements reconciliation in preparation for 16/07/2025 Ordinary meeting. Monitoring bank statements May & June 2025
2. Completed & submitted HMRC PAYE May & June/July Returns
3. Published Signed & Approved Year end 31/03/2025 Accounts & AGAR (redacted copies) on website & Notice board along with Notice of Public Rights 02/06/25 - 14/07/2025. Completed & signed Certificate of Exemption submitted to external auditor.
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