August 2026

Minutes 6th August

Draft

Minutes of Meeting of Dowsby Parish Council

Held Thursday 6th August, 2026, 7.30p.m. at Village Hall, Main Road, Dowsby.

 

Present:                                 Cllrs. C. Chambers; T. Morris; J. Dixon, P. Thurston

                                                Cllr. K. Abel

Members of the public:     Teresa Gilder

 

1181    CHAIRMANS REMARKS: Road sweeper has been operating on Fen Road. Needs to include Main Road. Cllr Abel recommended contacting SKDC.

 

1182    APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Cllr. M. Hill

 

1183    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr J. Dixon Village Hall treasurer and also Cllr T Morris Village Hall committee member

 

1184    REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF OUTSIDE BODIES

1184.1 Representing SKDC, Cllr. Kyle Abel

The issue of parking outside the property on the south side of the Fen Road junction was raised. This can be highlighted to the tenant as it can obstruct the line of sight at the junction.

If a rubbish bin is required at the bus stop then Cllr Baker at SKDC should be contacted.

An article 4 amendment to the planning system to approve more HMO’s particularly in Grantham is being considered.

            A booking system to use Bourne recycling centre has been proposed. To be implemented

The campaign for CCTV to be installed in all private hire taxis cannot be continued at the current time in light of the proposed local government changes

            Local government changes are likely to mean more responsibilities for Parish Councils

1184.2 Representing the Village Hall committee, Jackie Dixon

There is still a plan to add disability ramps and French windows and quotes are being sought. A request for a contribution will be made to the council, considering how much is in the budget. Due to the difficulty in finding suppliers it may only be possible to find one quote.

Other funding sources to be considered include asking the County Councillor who has £3k available for local projects, suggested by Cllr Abel. Also, SKDC Carol Drury has a community fund available for local projects.

The bingo caller has been changed on a Tuesday evening and the bingo nights are working well.

The family day in July was a success and should be repeated next year and helps with fundraising.

 

1185    NOTES OF MEETING (AGM) 21st May 2026 were approved as Minutes.  Proposed Cllr. J. Dixon, seconded by Cllr. T. Morris.

 

1186    CLERK’S REPORT ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING

1186.1 Clerks job description and contract have been prepared in order to address some of the items from internal audit. Need to be checked and finalised. No progress. Clerk to follow. An AI generated version was also provided by Cllr. Dixon. Clerks pay needs to be addressed during this process.

1186.2 Co-option of new councillors Mr. Peter Thurston and Mrs Teresa Gilder. Agreed unanimously. Complete paperwork received for Peter. Paperwork to be completed for Teresa. Website to be updated. SKDC to be informed. Clerk to follow.

1186.3 Former children’s home manager Daniel McAllum has been in touch requesting to provide a reference should a request be made. This was agreed as acceptable. The children’s home continues to function well with children using the playground.

 

1187    FINANCE

1187.1 Mandate updated to approve Cllr T. Morris to authorise cheques.   

 

1187.2 Bills for approval

 

Phil Galpin (Net 1st qtr payment)                                                                                       £201.60         (100446)

HMRC (Tax 1st qtr payment)                                                                                              £50.40                       (100447)

Total bills:                                                                                                                               £252 

            All bills unanimously approved.

 

1187.3 Bank accounts                                     

 

            Cheque account on 31.7.26                                                                         £3399.22

Savings account on 31.7.26                                                                                                              £2003.20

Total available funds:                                                                                                          £5402.42

 

            Percentage of precept spent                                               37.7%

            Percentage of precept left                                                   62.3%

 

1188    PLANNING

  1. Weekly planning report checked for any applications pertaining to Dowsby.
  2. S26/0655 Retention of fertiliser tanks and building of earth bund
  3. S26/0483 Briar House, Fen Road, change of use to residential and dog agility training. No representations.
  4. Concerns raised about property developments at the Old Vine. A request to the Land Registry was agreed to establish ownership at the property. Cost to be reimbursed. Correct planning procedures should be followed.

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
  1. (Barclays) Statements
  2. (Barclays) Mandate request
  3. (Clerks & Councils Direct) Newsletter – June 2026 Issue 166
  4. (Finding Fitness) Promotional Information
  5. email(NALC) Martyn’s Law trial events
  6. email(Fully fused) Promotional information
  7. email(SKDC) Events for action on Climate Change
  8. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 20.5.26
  9. email(LALC) First Aid course
  10. email(LALC) Stall at Lincolnshire show
  11. email(LCC) Lincsbus website information
  12. email(LALC) E news 22.05.26
  13. email(LCC) Town and Parish council newsletter May
  14. email(SKDC) DPI and Acceptance of office forms 2026
  15. email(LALC) Notification of AGM 9.7.26 on Zoom
  16. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 28.5.26
  17. email(LCC) County newsletter
  18. email(Lives) May update
  19. email(Elevate Play) Promotional information
  20. email(NALC) HR policy updates
  21. email(LALC) Training Bulletin June
  22. email(HWLincs) May 2026 newsletter
  23. email(SKDC) Grants increase for community groups
  24. email(LALC) Google group information
  25. email(SKDC) Local government reorganisation question time
  26. email(Rural Services) Newsletter 3.6.26
  27. email(LALC) E news 5.6.26
  28. email(SKDC) Community Awards winners
  29. email(RuralServices) Bulletin 10.6.26
  30. email(Harlaxton) Promotional information
  31. email(SKDC) Update of publishing DPI information
  32. email(LCC) Minerals and waste local plan update
  33. email(CPRE) Parish update
  34. email(Woodland Trust) Free Orchard trees available
  35. email(LALC) Annual report 25-26
  36. email(BHF) The circuit summer update
  37. email(Town and Parish council website) Promotional information
  38. email(LCC) SEND hub in Pointon consultation
  39. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 17.6.26
  40. email(AbsolutePlay) Promotional information
  41. email(SKDC) Improved community grants
  42. email(LCC) Planned website maintenance
  43. email(SovereignPlay) Promotional information
  44. email(North Hykeham) Armed Forces community hub
  45. email(Playsafety) Notification of inspection
  46. email(CrimsonKing) Tree survey draw
  47. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 24.6.26
  48. email(LALC) E news 26.6.26
  49. email(NHSLincs) Dental services consultation
  50. email(EA) Link to information
  51. email(Sharp) IT support
  52. email(HWLincs) June 2026 newsletter
  53. email(National Grid) Grimsby to Walpole update
  54. email(LCC) Town and Parish council newsletter June
  55. email(LALC) Summer conference
  56. email(LCC) County newsletter
  57. email(Rural Services) Newsletter 1.7.26
  58. email(Playsafety) Introducing SaferPlay
  59. email(SKDC) Local government reorganisation
  60. email(SKDC) Changes to recycling collections
  61. email(BTO) Greenspace questionnaire
  62. email(Rural Services) Newsletter 8.7.26
  63. email(LALC) E news 10.7.26
  64. email(Playsafety) Notification of inspection
  65. email(SKDC) Healthy park flag scheme
  66. email(SBA) Exemption status logged
  67. email(LCC) Recycling centre booking system
  68. email(Rural Services) Newsletter 15.7.26
  69. email(LCC) Highways feedback questionnaire
  70. email(RDW) Army benevolent fund family day
  71. email(SKDC) Planning enforcement link re old vine
  72. email(Proludic) Playground promotional information
  73. email(SAAA) Audit appointments and AGAR portal
  74. email(RuralSevices) Bulletin 22.7.26
  75. email(LALC) E news 24.7.26
  76. email(LCC) Town and Parish council newsletter July
  77. email(LCC) County Newsletter
  78. email(Rural Services) Bulletin 30.7.26
  79. email(LALC) Neighbourhood plan survey
  80. email(National Allotment Society) Survey
  81. email(SKDC) New Local Plan system
  82. email(LCC) Fire and Rescue response feedback
  83. email(SLCC) National Conference information

 

 

1190    MATTERS OF AN URGENT NATURE

1190.1 Vice chair Cllr T. Morris proposed by Cllr. Thurston seconded by Cllr. Gilder. Unanimously agreed.

1190.2 There is a flower planter on the Fen road by the village signs. It now only has bulbs in which could be planted in the ground and removal of the planter would make it easier to maintain the village signs.

 

1191    DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday 12th November 2026, 7.30p.m., Village Hall, Main Road, Dowsby.

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9-30pm.

Phil Galpin, Clerk to Dowsby Parish Council.

19th August 2026