August 2025 DRAFT
Minutes of the Meeting of Quadring Parish Council held on Monday 4th August 2025 at St Margarets Hall, Quadring
Present: Cllrs S Rycroft- Jones, D Beehoo, S Plummer, J Young, A Jackson, H Bingham, T Diggins, C Robinson, F Newton (Clerk)
Also in Attendance: N/A
Open Forum: no one in attendance
262. To note apologies and accept valid reasons for absence: Cllr Clifft. Resolved to accept apologies.
263. To receive declarations of interest and considerations of requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011: no declarations were made.
264. To receive and approve the minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 23rd June 2025: Resolved to approve minutes.
265. To receive reports from District Councillors: Cllr Bingham reported in his role as Dist Cllr. An update was given on the devolution plans, SHDC, SKDC, NKDC and Boston are planning to merge, with a main office, possibly in Grantham, and then smaller satellite sites to allow for local accountability. SHDC are also looking at the proposed new infrastructure projects. Funding available to set up Men’s Shed projects.
266. To receive Chair/Clerks report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations
| BSH | Parish Council briefing |
| Chatterton's | Receipt of Title register for Salem Burial Ground |
| Greater Lincolnshire for All | Brochure sent to all |
| SHDC | Invitation to VJ 80 Celebrations |
| LALC | e-news |
| National grid | Grimsby to Walpole stage 2 consultations |
| National Grid | Weston to East Leicestershire consultation |
Cllr Jackson asked for an update on the hedge near the Salem Burial ground. The Clerk was asked to write to the property owners of the house again, requesting that the hedge is cut as it is impeding the access for ground maintenance workers.
267. To discuss update on Playpark
I. St Margarets- Cllr Jackson reported that all the grant application paperwork has been sent off
II. Casswell Drive- A quote has been received to repair the wet-pour around the Springiest. It was agreed to continue to monitor the area.
268. To receive update on speeding issues and LRSP Community Speed watch: Cllr Bingham reported that the new SID is in place. Clerk has applied to join Speed watch scheme. The new wooden gateways are in place along Town Drove. Resolved- to move the SID to the Sarah gate end of Main Road, and agree new positioning of SID at each meeting. Clerk to chase LRSP application and report the flashing signs on the main road again.
269. To discuss replacement defibrillator in the village: Resolved- Cllr Diggins to monitor unit at village hall and Cllr Rycroft-Jones to monitor unit at the school. As previously agreed, unit at the school will not be replaced once it has expired.
270. To consider donation to Royal British Legion: Resolved to donate £50.00. Clerk to investigate prices for more Lamp-post poppies.
271. Planning matters
Planning applications/decisions received since the last Council meeting
For comments
I. H15-0604-25- Change of use of residential garage to dog grooming parlour, 7 Casswell Drive, Mr & Mrs S Rosen
Cllr Beehoo raised concerns about parking but Council agreed to support this application.
Determinations
I, H15-0372-25-REJECTED- Proposed concrete hardstanding for vehicle parking including new vehicle access, 86 Main Road, Quadring
II. H15-0335-25-APPROVED- Details of existing and proposed site levels, condition 7 of H15-0806-24, The Ferns, Quadring Fen.
272. Finance
I. To approve payments within Clerk’s report
| DATE | PAYEE | NET AMOUNT | VAT | TOTAL PAID | PAYMENT METHOD |
| 24/06/2025 | BAK accounting | 8.00 | 8.00 | BACS | |
| 10/07/2025 | Lloyds | 4.25 | 4.25 | DD | |
| 17/07/2025 | T N Sneath | 978.00 | 195.60 | 1173.60 | BACS |
| 23/07/2025 | BAK Accounting | 8.00 | 8.00 | BACS |
Previously authorized payments
| 31/07/2025 | Clerk | 255.89 | 255.89 | BACS | |
| 31/07/2025 | HMRC | 16.00 | 16.00 | BACS | |
| 31/08/2025 | Clerk | 255.69 | 255.69 | BACS | |
| 31/08/2025 | HMRC | 16.20 | 16.20 | BACS |
Resolved to authorize payments
II To review bank reconciliation
Current account £3572.63
Instant Savings £2585.74- play park committee-earmarked
Instant Savings £3022.04- Salem burial ground maintenance
Savings £24040.40
Resolved to accept bank reconciliation’s
III. To review income and expenditure up to 28th July 2025
Income from 17th June to 28th July £489.39 (£211.00 playpark donation, £16.59 Bank interest, £261.80 VAT reclaim)
Expenditure from 17th June to 28th July (including items to be approved at this meeting) £1737.63
Resolved to accept income and expenditure figures
IV. To review Budget for 2025-2026
Resolved to virement £600.00 from insurance to verge cutting.
V. To review Bank signatories and update Clerk’s bank authority and administration rights-
Old bank signatories have been removed from the accounts. Resolved- Cllr Beehoo, Plummer, Diggins and Clerk to remain as signatories, Clerk to be given full access to be able to administer any updates to accounts
274. To receive reports from other committees- Cllr Robinson left the room at 7.51pm, there has been no meeting of the Unknown Donors charity, Cllr Bingham to chase. Cllr Robinson returned to the room at 7.52pm. Cllr Plummer reported that the Cowley Browns charity had agreed to increase the amount of monies given to eligible applications at Christmas, and the next meeting would be in November.
275. Agenda items for the next meeting
Donation to Quadring church
Playpark
SID/speedwatch
Remembrance day
Meeting closed at 8.08pm
Chairman