September 2026

Minutes - Full Council - 01 September 2026

Minutes of Bracebridge Heath Parish Council held at The Heath: Village Hall and Library on 1st September 2026, 6:00pm

 

PRESENT

  • Councillors P Adey, C Barr, Cllr Broad, C Callan, S Hughes, S Manders, V Marden, D Nash (arrived at 6.30pm) and K Trought
  • Clerk to Council, Mrs S Knowles and Mrs R Fraser were in attendance
  • County Councillor and District Councillor Cawrey was not in attendance, District Councillor Nash was in attendance (arrived 6.30pm)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORT FROM LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Nil

REPORT FROM NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCILLORS

Nil

QUESTIONS OR POINTS RAISED BY RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Nil

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.

26119.      TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND ACCEPT VALID REASONS FOR ABSENCE

It was RESOLVED: That apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Emes.

26120.      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

a.       TO RECEIVE MEMBERS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CODE OF CONDUCT

Cllr Manders declared an ‘other registerable’ interest in relation to planning application 26 0974 HOUS 25 Main Avenue.

b.       TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER MEMBERS’ REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CODE OF CONDUCT AND STANDING ORDERS

Nil

26121.      TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING – 20th JULY 2026

It was RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 20th July 2026 be approved and signed as a true record by the chairman.

26122.      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 July 2026, credit card payments for July and August 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/downloads/download/81/meeting-reports-september-2026

b.       TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

It was RESOLVED: That payment of accounts as detailed be approved. All reports can be downloaded from the council’s website - https://bracebridge-heath.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/downloads/download/81/meeting-reports-september-2026  

c.        TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BANK RECONCILIATIONS

It was RESOLVED: That reconciliation of bank statements 486-489 and savings account to 30th June 2026 be accepted and signed by Cllr Adey. Bank balances were reported as: Current Account - £269,317.99; Savings - £183,557.31

Reconciliation of bank statements 490-493 and savings reconciliation to 31st July 2026 were deferred until October’s meeting due to Cllr Nash’s absence.

d.    TO REVIEW BUDGET, INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

A written report was given. No concerns raised.

e.  TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERNAL AUDITOR FOR 2026/27

It was RESOLVED: That LALC Internal Audit Service be appointed for 2026/2027.

f.   TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2026

It was RESOLVED: That the report from the external auditor is accepted, noting that no actions are required. Thanks were given to the Clerk for her hard work.

g.   TO NOTE AND APPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NJC PAY AWARD 2026

It was RESOLVED: That the council formally notes and approves the implementation of the NJC Pay Award for 2026/2027.    

26123.    TO RECEIVE THE CLERKS REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND CONSIDER ANY RECOMMENDATION

  • Thanks was given to Natalie Watkinson following her resignation.
  • Legionella Risk Assessments noted and any recommendations have been implemented
  • St John’s Hospital Development
  • Parking on Davy’s Lane

It was RESOLVED: That the Parish Council supports the request for parking restrictions and  will refer the matter to Cllr Cawrey for further consideration.   

26124. 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.
  • Report of a wildlife crime to Lincolnshire Police and a request to Lincoln City Council to review and archive relevant CCTV footage
  • Submission of a grant application to the Lincolnshire County Councillor scheme for picnic benches on the recreation ground.

It was RESOLVED: That the clerk is authorised to purchase the picnic benches specified in the grant application. Thanks given to Cllr Cawrey for her support

•     Submission of comments regarding planning application 26/0899/HOUS – 27 Bentley Drive – no comments of objections

26125.    PLANNING

a.       TO CONSIDER PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

26/0974/HOUS – 25 Main Avenue      

It was RESOLVED: That Bracebridge Heath Parish Council has no comments or objections.

26/0963/LBC – 5 Adler Close

It was RESOLVED: That Bracebridge Heath Parish Council has no comments or objections.

b.       TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON PLANNING DECISIONS

                  A written report was received.

26126.    TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER A REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

                  A written report was received. The councillor recruitment plan ahead of the scheduled elections was noted.

26127.    TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECREATION GROUND MASTERPLAN

                  A written report was received

                  Cllr Nash arrived at the meeting 18:30

26128.     TO CONSIDER THE ANNUAL PLAY INSPECTION REPORT

It was RESOLVED: That the annual play inspection report 2026 be accepted, actions and recommendations were noted.

Thanks were given to the Parish Council caretakers for their work in maintaining the play equipment. All actions and recommendations on the report were to be reviewed and implemented as necessary. Any work exceeding existing budgets or the delegated limits were to be brought back to the council for consideration.

26129.     TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR CO-OPTION

                  No applications received.

26130.      TO CONSIDER ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING

Any requests from members of council for agenda items should be discussed and submitted with the clerk 2 weeks prior to the meeting date.

ITEMS OF A CONFIDENTIAL NATURE TO BE DEBATED IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC. UNDER THE PUBLIC BODIES (ADMISSION TO MEETINGS) ACT 1960.

26131.      TO CONSIDER A QUOTATION FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2026

                  Item deferred. Awaiting quote.

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 18:43.

 

 

 

Signed___________________________Chairman                                                                                                                                                              06 October 2026