Cherry Fields Committee Agenda 2026

Cherry Willingham Parish Council

The Millennium Hall, 16 High Street, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln LN3 4AQ

Chair of the Council: Cllr Andrew Burge

Clerk: Loo Clinkscales

RFO: Kirsty Sinclair

Chair of the Committee: Cllr Jenny Robinson & Vice-chair: Nigel Hooper

The next meeting of the Cherry Fields Committee will be held in the Millennium Hall on Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 7pm.  It is expected that all members will make every effort to attend.  Any member not able to attend should pass their apologies to either the Chair of the Committee or the Clerk.

Prior to the start of the meeting a public forum will ordinarily, of no more than 15 minutes, be held.  The public may address the council on current matters or issues that may become future agenda items. 

Audio recording notice*- Please note that this meeting may be recorded to assist in accurate minute taking only

Agenda

1. To note and record apologies and absences.

2. To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and consider any requests for dispensations in relation to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or other interests as outlined in the Council’s Code of Conduct.

3. To receive the draft notes of the Cherry Fields Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 4th February 2026 and approve as Minutes.

4. To note the purchase of a wacker plate and agree a schedule of maintenance and checks for this and any other council owned machinery used by CFC.

5. To note the purchase of new volunteer Hi-Vis Gilets by the Parish Council.

6. To receive a report on the Expenditure v Budget figures to date.  (NH)

7. To receive an update on matters relating to potential grant applications and donations, including the potential offer of a new bench with a memorial plaque. (HM)

8. To receive an update on the “behind the hedge” path and agree any actions and expenditure as required, including the purchase of seed and a sand carrier/spreader. (NH/BR)

9. To receive an update regarding the Oasis area and:

1. Agree any short term actions required
2. Discuss potential long term plans

10. To receive an update on actions taken to show the main track from the road to the river as a permissive path on OS Leisure maps and agree any actions as required.

11. To receive an update on the LCC’s Countryside Walks for All series walk leaflet for Cherry Fields.

12. To receive an update on the new signage and agree any actions as required.

13. To receive a report on work undertaken since the last meeting. (NH/BR)

14. To review any matters arising from recent H & S inspections and agree any actions still required.

15. To review the programme of works for the forthcoming months and agree associated expenditure, including:(NH/BR)

1. Purchase of bacterial blanket weed control - approx. cost of £199. (Last purchased Feb 2023)

16. To discuss plans for celebrating 10 years of Cherry Fields in 2026 and agree actions as required.

17. To receive an update concerning the description of Cherry Fields on the DogPack website

18. To receive an update on matters relating to the roe deer and future sculptures and agree any actions required.

19. To receive brief reports from members on actions/issues arising since the last meeting and resolve actions required (if not itemised on agenda above and dealt with already):

1. Health and Safety (AG/NH/BR)
2. Grants (HM)
3. Dyke maintenance (AG)
4. Pond maintenance (NH/BR)
5. General path/track and site maintenance (BR/NH)
6. Grass Cutting (NH/BR)
7. Woodland and Meadow Project (NH)
8. Orchard (NH)
9. Dog exercise area and off lead strip
10. Wildlife Camera (BR)
11. Bike Track (BR)
12. Car Park and Gate-opening and closing (BR)
13. Oasis (CB)

20. General: Any other matters to report for inclusion in the next agenda.

21. To confirm the date of the next meeting as Wednesday 13th May at 7pm and agree a date for a short meeting in June. (Further meetings already planned: 8th July, 26th August, 11th November.)

Signed ………………………………….