September 2025 Minutes
HELPRINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL
helpringhamparishcouncil@gmail.com
helpringham.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
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DRAFT MINUTES FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2025
PRESENT:
Councillors: Geoff Hotchkin (Chair), Julie Frizzell (Vice-Chair), George Frizzell, Steve Waterfield
County Councillor David East, District Councillor Russell Jackson
The Meeting started at 8.05pm following the presentation from Anglian Water about the proposed reservoir. Details of this meeting will be posted separately.
TEN MINUTES PUBLIC FORUM
One member of the public was present and discussion was held about the graffiti on the red bridge and footbridge. Agenda item 98/26.1 covers this.
86/26 WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
87/26 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence had been received from Cllrs Robinson and Taylor and it was resolved to accept these.
88/26 COUNCILLOR VACANCY
No one has yet expressed an interest to fill the current vacancy. Carry over to the next meeting.
89/26 SIGNING OF THE MINUTES
It was resolved to accept the Clerk’s notes of the last Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 13th August 2025 as true and correct minutes of the meeting.
90/26 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & DISPENSATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011.
None were declared.
91/26 REPORT FROM COUNTY and DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
A report had been received from District Council Jackson and this is attached.
92/26 CLERK’S REPORT
To note the items that had been actioned by the Clerk since the last meeting.
- Memorial light electricity usage checked – It was noted and accepted that the average cost per month was £20.00 and the recent higher invoice was due to getting up to date with meter readings.
- AGAR – confirmation of exempt status received by PLF Littlejohn LLP.
- Warranty extension on speed signs. It was resolved to accept the extended warranties for all three speed signs to ensure that any breakdowns and software updates are covered. The cost will be £199/sign plus VAT.
- Unity Bank – the forms for the account switch was signed so that the clerk could submit them.
93/26 TRAINING
The clerk had booked Cllr Waterfield a place on the Councillor induction online course to be held on 21/10/25. No other training courses are required at present.
94/26 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
To discuss and comment on planning applications received and note any decision notices:
- 25/0908/VARCON – 25 Station Road, Helpringham. No comments were made and it was resolved to support the application.
95/26 FINANCE
95/26.1 It was resolved to accept following documents presented by the RFO for the period 1/4/25-3/9/25:
95/26.2 It was resolved to approve payments presented at the meeting:
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CJP Garden Services |
Inv 926/934/936 |
£502.12 |
No VAT |
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Clerk’s Wages |
August 2025 |
£289.20 |
No VAT |
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HMRC |
PAYE August 2025 |
£72.40 |
No VAT |
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Memorial Hall |
Jul/Aug/Sep25 |
£42.00 |
No VAT |
95/26.4 There had been no receipts since 13/8/25:
95/26.5 The following Direct Debit payments since 13/8/25 were noted:
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19/8/25 |
E.ON Next – elec for memorial light |
£20.01 |
VAT £0.95 |
96/26 CEMETERY
Cemetery Officer Cllr G. Frizzell reported that the memorial for plot I37 is still ongoing and that plot I35 had been levelled.
97/26 HIGHWAY MATTERS
To discuss Highway matters including:
- Temporary Traffic Regulation Order: TTRO/TTR011592 – Blotoft Level Crossing 08.30 7/10/25 – 15.30 7/10/25 – Annual Level Crossing Test – this was noted.
- Cllr George Frizzell reported that a number of bollards on Station Road had once again been knocked down and that this had been reported on FixMyStreet (ref 2853416).
- It was agreed that Cllr George Frizzell would report the large pothole on Station Road outside Knott Hall on FixMyStreet.
98/26 MATTERS AFFECTING THE VILLAGE/CORRESPONDENCE
To discuss correspondence received and other matters affecting the village:
98/26.1 Village Matters:
- Graffiti on Red Bridge and footbridge – the clerk had informed LCC that the Red Bridge is infact a Grade II listed structure and as a consequence the graffiti is criminal damage (which had been reported to the police). As a result LCC have now agreed to remove the graffiti and this should be done before the middle of September. Cllr East will chase this and request that the graffiti on the footbridge is also removed.
- Christmas tree PAT test – carry over to next meeting.
- Village burglary – Cllr Waterfield reported that there had recently been a burglary in the village. The clerk is to request a regular PCSO presence in the village to try and deter any future incidents.
98/26.2 Correspondence:
Community Resiliance Newsletter
- NKDC – Annual Litter Picking grant – it was agreed not to take part in this.
- Councillor Volunteer Scheme Letter – information only.
- Public Rights of Way Asset Survey. Cllr Taylor has put his name forward to do this but the details will be put on the noticeboard and Facebook for anyone else who may be interested.
99/26 Date and time of the next meeting – Thursday 2nd October commencing at 7.30pm
MEETING DATES 2025
All meetings will be held in the Memorial Hall, Helpringham
- 12th November 2025 commencing at 7.30pm
- 10th December 2025 commencing at 7.30pm