Minutes - Full Council - 03 February 2026
Minutes of Bracebridge Heath Parish Council held at The Heath: Village Hall and
Library on 3rd February 2026, 7pm
PRESENT
- Councillors P Adey, C Broad, C Callan, S Manders, V Marden, D Nash, K Trought and N Watkinson
- Clerk to Council, Mrs S Knowles and Mrs R Fraser were in attendance
- District Councillor Nash was in attendance
- County Councillor and District Councillor Cawrey gave apologies.
- One member of public was in attendance
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
REPORT FROM LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Cllr Cawrey gave apologies for the meeting.
REPORT FROM NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
Cllr Nash reported that planning application 25/1585/OUT – Land East of Canwick Avenue had been called in and the application would
be determined by the planning committee.
QUESTIONS OR POINTS RAISED BY RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A member of the public provided an update on the newly established community group ‘Men’s Shed’. The group is currently seeking a
permanent meeting location within the village.
COUNCIL SESSION
CODE OF CONDUCT REMINDERS
- Nolan Principles - Members were reminded of the Nolan Principles which underpin the Council’s Code of Conduct - Selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty & leadership.
- Register of interests - The Chairman reminded members that they should submit to the Monitoring Officer at North Kesteven District Council any changes to the content of their Register of Member Interest forms. Interests should be declared in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
26017. TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND ACCEPT VALID REASONS FOR ABSENCE
It was RESOLVED: That apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Barr.
It was RESOLVED: That apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Emes.
26018. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
a. TO RECEIVE MEMBERS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CODE OF CONDUCT
Cllr Nash declared an interest in matters relating to Planning as a member of the NKDC Planning committee and declined to comment or vote on these matters.
b. TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER MEMBERS’ REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CODE
OF CONDUCT AND STANDING ORDERS
Nil
26019. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING – 13th JANUARY 2026
It was RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 13th January 2026 be approved and signed as a true record by the chairman.
Cllr Adey reported that LIVES training dates had been agreed and preparation had been made to facilitate two community
training sessions.
26020. FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE
a. TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT ON PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEETINGS
The following report on payments made between meetings was accepted - Direct debit payments for January 2026 and payments made between meetings including the return of deposits to facility hirers. All reports can be downloaded from the council’s website - https://bracebridge-heath.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/february-2026
b. TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
It was RESOLVED: That payment of accounts as presented at report 26020b be approved. All reports can be downloaded
from the council’s website - https://bracebridge-heath.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/february-2026.
c. TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BANK RECONCILIATIONS
It was RESOLVED: That bank statements 466-469 and savings account to 31st December 2025 be accepted and signed by Cllr
Nash. Bank balances were reported as: Current Account - £243,255.91; Savings - £148,372.85.
d. TO REVIEW BUDGET, INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
A written report was given. No concerns raised.
e. TO REVIEW THE COUNCIL’S RISK REGISTER
It was RESOLVED: That the Risk Register v1.7 is adopted.
f. TO REVIEW THE COUNCIL’S ASSET REGISTER
It was RESOLVED: That the Asset Register (February 2026) is adopted.
26021. TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND CONSIDER ANY RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were noted:
- Update on the Community Governance Review process
- Compliments from a resident regarding streetlighting
- Compliments from a former resident regarding street naming in the SEQ residential development
- Ward walk with highways and Cllr Cawrey
- Free trees – LALC E-news 23.01.26 – Officers reported that the lime trees at the Recreation Ground had died and a hardy tree pack would be applied for to replace them.
26022. TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT A REPORT ON DECISIONS MADE USING DELEGATED AUTHORITY
The following report was made and accepted:
- Payments reported at item 4a.
- Payments and purchases made by credit card
26023. PLANNING
a. TO CONSIDER PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
25/1404/LBC – HEALTH AUTHORITY OFFICES
It was RESOLVED: That Bracebridge Heath Parish Council refers to its original comments and notes that although a
transport statement has been provided, the council feels that it fails to address the concerns previously raised regarding
on site travel safety. In addition, the concerns regarding highway safety, particularly the entrance – junction with Canwick
Avenue and London Road, have also not been adequately addressed. The council reiterates its position on the cricket field
and seeks formal assurance that this will remain a sporting and public amenity space in perpetuity.
26/0048/PMA – EX LNAACT HOUSE, BENTLEY DRIVE
It was RESOLVED: That Bracebridge Heath Parish Council does not object to the application. However, while the current
application is for C3 residential use only, the council notes that any subsequent change from C3 to C4 (small HMO) would
be permitted development in this area, as no Article 4 Direction is in place. Parish Council has concerns that a C4 HMO
would materially alter the character and intensity of occupation and would be harmful to residential amenity and local
character. The Prior Approval process does not assess the impacts of HMO use and parish council feels that any future
proposal for HMOs should be subject to full assessment through a planning application. Bracebridge Heath Parish Council
therefore strongly requests that planning conditions are put in place to prohibit future class 4 use without express planning
permission to do so.
In addition to the submission of the comments above, it was requested that officers contact Cllr Cawrey regarding some
highways safety concerns which would arise after the layby is fenced off outside the former LNAACT House on Bentley Drive.
b. TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON PLANNING DECISIONS
A written report was received.
26024. TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
A written report was received. No recommendations for consideration.
26025. TO CONSIDER REVIEW OF POLICIES AND COUNCIL DOCUMENTS
a. IT POLICY
It was RESOLVED: That the IT policy v2.0 be adopted.
b. ACTION PLAN
A written report was received. The item was deferred to the next meeting.
26026. TO CONSIDER SUBSCRIPTION TO THE LALC ANNUAL TRAINING SCHEME
It was RESOLVED: That the Council subscribes to the LALC Annual training scheme in 2026/2027.
26027. TO NOTE COUNCILLOR VACANCIES AND CONSIDER CO-OPTION APPLICATIONS
Confirmation had been received from North Kesteven District Council that no valid requests for an election had been received and the council was able to fill the vacancy by co-option. It was confirmed that the council had three vacancies to be filled by co-option. No applications for co-option were received or considered.
26028. TO CONSIDER ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING
- Consideration of the parish council’s preference for warding and councillor numbers in respect of the CGR process.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20:18
Signed___________________________Chairman 03 March 2026