November 2025 Minutes
Minutes of Eagle & Swinethorpes Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 3.30pm in Eagle Hall Estate Office.
Present Cllr David Parkes - Chair, Cllr Pat Parkes, Cllr Neil Faulkner, Cllr Michael Chennells, Cllr Bernadette Grayston – Vice Chair & Cllr Jane Fulton-Sutton.
Rachel Popplewell – Parish Clerk
District Councillors Chris Goldson & Richard Johnson
Cllr Goldson made comment that the District Council had submitted its recommendations for the LGR.
County Councillor Alan Woodruff made comment regarding the hedges to be trimmed by Tarmac.
3 members of public
Agenda Items
1. Welcome & Apologies.
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Apology was received from Cllr Warren Knight; it was Resolved to accept the apology & reason for absence.
2. To receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interest and requests for dispensations.
None
3. Notes of the Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 29th October 2025 to be approved as minutes.
It was Resolved to approve the notes as minutes. – All agreed. Signed by the Chair.
4. Health & Safety
Cllr Grayston made comment that she had taken delivery of the safety barriers.
The Clerk made comment that she would get a risk assessment written for the Christmas Tree event.
The Clerk suggested that the Parish Council purchase 10 x high viz jackets to be worn when on Council duty. It was Resolved to purchase the jackets. All agreed – show of hands. Action Clerk.
5. Clerks Update & Correspondence, and to Resolve to agree any subsequent actions.
The clerk made comment that she had emailed Tarmac about cutting the hedges around their quarry site on Eagle Barnsdale, Cllr Woodruff confirmed that the job was in hand and due to be completed soon.
The Clerk confirmed that she had registered the Council with FCC Community Foundation Ltd for a grant application, Tarmac confirmed that they are happy to accept applications for projects in the vicinity of Whisby Quarry.
The small business rates relief form had been submitted regarding Swinderby Station Carpark.
6. Finance.
a. To authorise the signing of orders for payment, note bank balances & any monies received. (List previously circulated).
Councillors considered the list of payments. It was Resolved to approve the following orders for payment – All agreed.
Cllr Michael Chennells to approve the payments online Action MC
|
Name |
Net |
VAT |
Total |
|
|
26.11.2025 |
YU energy (direct debit) |
£540.59 |
£27.03 |
£567.62 |
|
26.11.2025 |
Salaries & Expenses |
£543.94 |
|
£543.94 |
|
26.11.2025 |
EDF Energy (direct debit) |
£41.15 |
£2.06 |
£43.21 |
|
26.11.2025 |
D Lyne |
£330.00 |
£66.00 |
£396.00 |
|
26.11.2025 |
RBL |
£50.00 |
|
£50.00 |
|
26.11.2025 |
Postage |
£5.50 |
|
£5.50 |
|
26.11.2025 |
Fasthosts |
£64.15 |
£12.83 |
£76.98 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
£1575.33 |
£107.92 |
£1683.25 |
|
Bank Balances 31.10.2024 |
Bank Balances 31.10.2025 |
|
|
|
|
Current Account - £539.76 |
Current Account - £2,281.65 |
|
Playing Field Account - £351.56 |
Playing Field Account - £373.36 |
|
Savings Account - £29,298.23 |
Savings Account - £33,700.81 |
b. To approve the purchase of the Christmas Tree lights & batteries.
After discussions it was Resolved to purchase the lights & batteries – all agreed, show of hands.
7. To discuss the budget for 2026/2027.
The Clerk presented the budget for discussion, to be approved at the next meeting.
8. To review the following policies
a. Training & Development Policy
b. Health & Safety Policy
c. Terms of Reference for the Personnel Committee.
After discussions it was Resolved to review the policies – no amendments were required. All agreed – show if hands.
9. To appoint an additional member to the Personnel Committee.
After discussions it was Resolved to appoint Cllr Warren Knight to the committee. All agreed – show of hands
10. To consider entering into a Parish Agreement with Lincolnshire County Council for the provision of grass cutting services within the parish.
After discussions it was Resolved to enter in a Parish Agreement for the grass cutting. All agreed – show of hands. Action Clerk.
11. Kitchen block refurbishment update.
The Clerk made comment that 3 quotes had been received for the refurbishment of the kitchen block. They now need to be considered along with the grant application.
12. Date & time of next meeting
Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 7pm at The Estate Office, Eagle Hall. LN6 9HZ
Meeting Closed 8.25pm
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