Minutes and Agendas 2026

HELPRINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL 

clerk@helpringhamparishcouncil.gov.uk 

helpringham.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk 

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NOTICE MEETING AND AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE 2026 

Dear Councillor, 

You are hereby summoned to attend the next meeting of Helpringham Parish Council, which will be held on Wednesday 10th June 2026 commencing at 7.30pm. The meeting will be held in the Memorial Hall. 

There will be a ten minute public forum prior to the commencement of business from 7.30-7.40pm. During this time members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council. The Council may choose not to answer any question; a response may instead be given in writing. Matters raised may be added to an agenda for a future meeting. Members of the public are welcome to stay for the Parish Council meeting after the public session but are not permitted to speak during the meeting. 

Signature ……Judy Pittock…………….Clerk to the Council Date 5/6/2026 

AGENDA 

38/27 WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN 

39/27 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 

To resolve to accept reasons for absence 

40/27 SIGNING OF THE MINUTES 

To resolve to accept the Clerk’s notes of the last Parish Council Meeting held on 13th May 2026. 

41/27 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & DISPENSATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011 

42/27 REPORTS FROM COUNTY and DISTRICT COUNCILLORS 

43/27 CLERK and COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS 

To note the items that had been actioned by the Clerk and Councillors since the last meeting and to discuss any that need further action. 

• Digital Hub 
• Bank signatories 
• Pond area 

44/27 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 

To note any planning applications/decisions received including: 

• 26/0639/PNND Fulforth Farm, South Drove Helpringham – prior approval for change of use from agricultural barn to 3, two-storey dwelling with associated garden amenity space 

45/27 FINANCE 

45/27.1 To resolve to accept following documents presented by the RFO for the period 1/4 – 10/6/26: 

• Bank Reconciliation

• Actual v Budget Figures

45/27.2 To resolve to approve payments presented at the meeting totalling £1358.10. 

45/27.3 To note Direct Debit payments since 13/5/26: 

45/27.5 To note receipts since 13/5/26. 

45/27.6 CIL FUNDING ALLOCATION 

To discuss and how the CIL funds could be spent. 

46/27 CEMETERY 

To receive reports from Cllr George Frizzell. 

47/27 HIGHWAY MATTERS 

To discuss Highway matters including: 

• Update on request for extension of the 30mph on Station Road to the railway bridge. 
• Update following letter of complaint sent to Gareth Davies MP, Mayor of Lincolnshire and LCC Chief Executive. 
• Update on FixMyStreet issues: 

48/27 LONGSTANDING SERVICE 

To consider recognising the longstanding service of Councillor Geoff Hotchkin and to agree the form of recognition. 

Honours and awards to be considered – Granting the title of Honorary Freeman of the Parish of Helpringham to Councillor Geoff Hotchkin under Section 249(5) of the Local Government Act 1972. 

49/27 HR MATTERS 

To resolve to move into closed session to consider confidential matters in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960. In accordance with regulations any public and press are required to leave the meeting at this stage - To discuss staff contract revision and pay awards. 

50/27 TRAINING 

To discuss training requirements. 

51/27 MATTERS AFFECTING THE VILLAGE/CORRESPONDENCE 

To discuss correspondence received and other matters affecting the village including: 

• Accessibility – to discuss the issue of hedges and vegetation encroaching on footpaths. 
• Reservoir – Liaison Committee Meeting 25/6/26 7pm, Scredington Community Centre 
• School book store 
• Speed sign maintenance 

Correspondence: 

• 19/5/26 PSTN switch-off 2027 
• 21/5/26 NKDC Parish and Town Council Forum, 30/6/26 10am-12noon, NKDC Offices, Sleaford 
• 26/5/26 Information about the Lincolnshire Carers Service 

52/27 Items for inclusion on next agenda. 

53/27 Date and time of the next meeting –Wednesday 8/7/2026 commencing at 7.30pm. All meetings will be held in the Memorial Hall, Helpringham. 

A printable version of the Agenda can be found HERE