Full Council Minutes 2026

Full Council - June 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

 

Minutes of the Full Council Meeting of Cherry Willingham Parish Council 

held at 7.00pm on 15th June 2026 held at The Vine, Cherry Willingham


 

Present; Cllr A Burge - Chairman, Cllr S Bates- Vice-chair, Cllr B Robinson, Cllr Mrs Burge,  Cllr J Robinson, Cllr J Betts, Cllr G Shaw, Cllr R Houghton

 

Clerk - Mrs J Atkins, RFO - Miss K Sinclair

 

Dcllr T Bridgwood, Dcllr M Palmer

 

0  members of the public present.

 

  1.  To note and record apologies and absences.

        Cllr K Mellor, Cllr J Trahearn, Cllr P Moore, Cllr P Bucke 

 

  1. 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.

None noted.

 

  1. To receive the draft notes of the Full Council meeting held on 18th May 2026.  

RESOLVED unanimously to approve the minutes from the meeting held on the 20th April  2026 as a true record.

 

  1. To receive the notes of the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 27th May 2026 and agree for them to be signed as a true record.  Resolved with abstentions from Cllrs Mrs Burge, B Robinson & J Robinson 

 

  1. To receive any reports from outside bodies, including the Police, District and County Councillors (if any) and agree actions as required.  No Police report.  DCllr Palmer informed the council that the policy making committees WLDC are changing - moving from 2 to bring it in line with the business plan.  The Lincolnshire Show is this week. 

DCllr T Bridgwood informed the council that WLDC Business Plan is available on their website.  The Community Grant scheme will be going live early July (providing funds are available).  The District Council Spotlight on Cherry Willingham provided favourable feedback.  There’s no real progress with the proposal for LGR with a delay for the Structural Change order  (which is key document) which must be in place before any changes can take place.  This has been delayed until March 2027 - it was due November 2026.  The May elections will either be District or the new unitary authority.  Scampton bid has been submitted and now waiting to hear back.  

 

Croft Lane surface dressing was delayed as Network Rail had to give approval but has now been completed.  There is a number of Traffic Regulation Order progressing including the alternations to traffic around the school to improve the situation around school drop off and pick up times.  An email was forwarded from the Parish Council (received from a villager) regarding the two accidents at Kennel Lane/A158 junction that happened over the previous weekend.  This has been forwarded to Highways and Cllr Bridgwood will monitor - the accidents will be being investigated by the Road Safety Partnership so a response won’t be received until that investigation has concluded.  Nettleham PC raised a TRO to request the speed limit be reduced to 40 mph.  Cllr Bridgwood has requested he be included on any correspondence relating to this.   There have also been emails from the Gas Collection organisation who use the junction at Cherry Tree Cafe, raising concerns as there have been incidents with their vehicles exiting onto the A158 at the staggered junction, and drivers coming from Sudbrooke. 

The Marina is progressing and has received approval from Inland Waterways.  

There is a consultation on Trent Super Cluster (the 4 power stations along the Trent) which will offer lots of opportunities for economic growth. 

 

  1. To receive a report from the Chair.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Dog Show.  This was a great success.   Thanks also to the RFO for her work over the last 18 months and good luck for her future role.    The Brownies have asked to carry out a litter pick around the hut.  Cllr Mrs Burge will provide them with the appropriate equipment.  

 

To receive a report from the Clerk - nothing to report 

 

To review and approve the Accessibility Statement.  Resolved 

 

To discuss and approve any necessary action regarding a hire request from Breeds in Need.  Resolved to refuse with one against 

 

  1. Financial matters:

  1. To discuss and resolve any necessary action regarding CWPC have a card machine for the Event Committee - Resolved 

  2. To resolve to accept the Receipts and Payments since the May 2026 meeting.  The move the Scribe produces the reports in a different format.  Two payments were duplicated (Playdales and Witham 3rd Drainage).  Playdales have refunded; W3A have been chased.  A GDPR issue was raised by Cllr Houghton, as salary amount and  names are shown on the report and this is published.   RFO will look at how these can be redacted and will hold off publishing until this is resolved.  Scribe will allow budget reports for each committee.     Resolved (with the actions above noted)

 

  1. To discuss and resolve any necessary action regarding an August meeting.   Proposed to not hold an August meeting this year and to review for next year.  Resolved

 

 

  1. To receive reports and recommendations (if any) concerning the business of the council and its committees, sub-committees etc, and agree to any actions accordingly: (Note: queries from minutes, please see individual chairs or members outside of the full council meeting to expedite the meeting)

 

  1. Cherry Fields Committee (CFC) – Chair: Cllr J Robinson

No meeting has taken place.   The Behind the Hedge work is ongoing.  Chains will be installed (where necessary) to stop people running onto the road.  Signage is waiting to be put up.  The gateposts at Fenland will be installed.  The official opening is on track with WLDC and EA invited.  Suggestion that Look North be contacted to attend.  The primary school will try to get some artwork for the gazebo.  Cllr J Robinson will ask  if there is anyone that can provide some first aid cover but in the meantime an online First Aid Course for councillors to be researched.  

Oasis tool disposal - Saturday 20th June (10.00 - 4.00).  There are several bins at the site which are waiting for collection by WLDC.   Email to Simon Smoothie to chase. 

 

22nd June 2026 - Cllrs B Robinson, A Burge and Nigel (?) are meeting with EA Sustainability Recovery group in Millennium Hall. 

 

b.  National Lottery Awards for all England (Grant Opportunities) -  more investigation needed before reporting on this.  Deferred 

 

  1. Events & Fundraising Committee

Meeting was held on 19th May.  Dog Show roles were agreed.  Thanks to all for the help and attendance at the Dog Show.   Stall holders were all happy.  The photographer will send some photographs to us.  Two companies have confirmed they are happy to sponsor classes for next year’s show.  £544.60 (including sponsorship) raised.  Two raffle prizes still to be collected from the PC office.  It was a very successful day with people from other villages attending.  Gala - three lots of entertainers coming and over 50 stalls. 

 

  1. Finance & General Purposes Committee – Chair: Cllr Andrew Burge

No meeting has taken place.

Risk Management and Asset Management policies - no appendices available so can’t be approved.Happy for them to be approved bi-annually once the appendices are seen. Cllr Houghton asked if  a set of guidelines for disposal of assets referred to in the Asset Register was available.  . Could a reference be included.   Deferred 

 

  1. Human Resources Committee – Chair: Cllr J Betts

To receive a report from the meeting on the 26th May 2026 and approve any action taken.

Cllr J Betts appointed Chair, Cllr J Trehearn appointed Vice Chair and appointed to be the representative on the F&GP committee.  Notes from  from the Extraordinary Meeting to be sent to all councillors 

 

  1. Leisure & Amenities Committee (L&A) – Chair Cllr Mrs Burge

Cllr Mrs Burge appointed Chair, Cllr J Trehearn appointed Vice Chair, Cllr G Shaw appointed to be the representative on the F&GP committee.  There is a large amount of dog poo on St Paul’s close to the entrance and around the adult gym area. Email to WLDC to check the CCTV footage to see if there are loose dogs accessing the park. .  New inclusive swing has been fitted although this seems high and Admin Assistant is in contact with Playdales regarding this.  Date for fitting the cargo net - first week in September suggested. .  Sensory path repair was very poor.  Both sections are now out of use.  New contractor being contacted.  Last 3 headstones in the burial ground are being repaired (date to be confirmed).  Two new benches have been installed.  Sadly the music panel in Laburnum Drive has been damaged and manufactures have been contacted regarding replacement.  proposed Cherry Willingham Football team - Sports Association were unable to facilitate the team in the changing rooms.  Carlton FC wish to carry on using the pitch. Meeting with the Laburnum Drive Users Group to be arranged (cricket, football and bowls).  Climbing equipment for the Laburnum Drive playing area will be purchased from next year’s budget.  There is a cheque from Tesco’s to be collected (the blue token appeal).  

 

To appoint a representative from the PC to the Sports Association.  We can’t appoint a representative unless we have been asked by the Sports Association to do so. 

 

  1. Planning Matters –  Chair: Cllr R Houghton

No formal  meeting has taken place but a working group was held on 19th May. 

  1. Update on the progress of the neighbourhood plan.

The consultation process ended on 1st May.  Two major responses were received from Lincolnshire County Council and Canals and Rivers Trust.  Very helpful.  Strengthened what we had in the Revised Neighbourhood Plan.  The document is now ready to go to Nev Brown for review before submitting to ensure it is compliant.   Propose to send to Nev Brown and then submit to WLDC Resolved

  1. Update on the Marina

Cllr  Bridgwood updated on this at the beginning of the meeting 

 

  1. Village Improvements Committee (VIC) – Chair: Cllr A Burge

To receive a report from the meeting on 21st May 2026 and approve any action taken.

Meeting held on 23rd May - 3 councillors attended.   Only 5 councillors  on each of the L & A and ViC.   Review joining the two committees at a later date. 

To resolve the PTSN switch off and change over (phone lines) 

Landline calls to the PC office are limited.  There is a cost to change the landline to VOIP.  Propose to move to using the mobile only with a dummy landline that redirects to the mobile number  Resolved 

 

      To resolve to move into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies(Admission to Meetings)    

      Act 1960, due to the confidential nature of the business to be discussed.

Resolved unanimously

To elect a minute taker

Minute taker Cllr Bates elected

Resolved unanimously

 

Meeting closed 20:26

 

  1. To confirm the date of the next meeting as 20th July 2026 

(agenda items required no later than noon Thursday 7th July 2026.)