January 2026
Minutes of the Meeting of Quadring Parish Council held on Monday 26th January 2026 at St Margarets Hall, Quadring
Present: Cllrs S Rycroft-Jones (Chair), A Jackson, H Bingham, T Diggins, D Beehoo, J Youngs, S Plummer, C Robinson and F Newton (Clerk)
Also in Attendance: N/A
Open Forum: N/A
325. To note apologies and accept valid reasons for absence: no apologies
326. To receive declarations of interest and considerations of requests for dispensation in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and to remind Councillors to update SHDC with any new interests: No declarations received, and Clerk reminded Cllrs to keep SHDC updated with new declarations
327. To receive and approve the minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 15th December 2025: Resolved to approve minutes.
328. To receive reports from District Councillors: Cllr Bingham reported in his role as Dist Cllr. SHDC have been updating the South Holland Centre and Ascoughfee gardens with plans to hold more events.
329. To receive Chair/Clerks report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations
| SHDC | Update on pylon planning application |
| SHDC | Information ref proposed extension to land for Weston substation- Meridian solar |
| LCC | TRO Notice |
330. To discuss update on Playpark:
I. St Margarets: Cllr Jackson reported that the work at St Margarets had been completed. The Playpark inspection report had been received today 26th, Clerk had circulated but not gone into in great detail due to short notice, there is nothing of concern to report. Quote required for replacement backboard on court, and also a quote for mole clearance- both one off and annual quotes required. Cllr Jackson is to send off completed paperwork to Lincs Community Foundation and also contact local media to ask for an article to printed on the new play equipment.
II. Casswell Drive: Play Inspection report to be discussed at the next meeting.
331. To receive updates on speeding issues and LRSP Community speed watch- A quotation from Elan has been received for an additional bracket for SID, also noted that the fixed 30mph signs are still not working and the 2nd speed sign at Donington end of the village is yet to be replaced. Resolved- to accept Elan quote and also Clerk to order fixing clips. Highways to be chased regarding outstanding issues.
332. To discuss co-options- Clerk reported that she had been in discussion with parishioner who has shown interest in becoming a Parish Councillor, to discuss at next meeting.
333. To consider grass cutting for 2026- Quote has been received from current contractor. Further quotes required, to consider at next meeting.
334. To receive update on bench for Casswell Drive- Bench has been delivered, Clerk to arrange quotes for installation
335. Planning matters
Planning applications/decisions received since the last Council meeting.
Cllr Bingham left the meeting at 7.23pm
For comments
I. H15-0985-25-AMENDMENT- extension and alterations, The Chalet, Sarahgate land
II. H15-1189-25- Proposed vehicle access and concrete hard standing with parking area, 86 Main Road
Determinations
I. H15-1108-25-APPROVED, Works to Quadring tree preservation order no 5, Lime Tree cottage, Town Drove
II. H15-1214-25- REFUSAL- Proposed barn conversation into Residential extension approved under H15-0216-24, 182 Main Road
III. H15-0985-25-APPROVED- extension and alterations, the Chalet, Sarahgate Lane
Resolved to comment on Application H15-1189-25- Councillors concerned about the proximity of the junction to St Margarets and also if granted this would set a precedent for other properties along this road. Also, there is ample parking at the rear of the property.
Cllr Bingham rejoined the meeting at 7.27pm
322. Finance
I. To approve payments within Clerk’s report
| DATE | PAYEE | EXPENSE | AMOUNT | PAYMENT METHOD |
| 10/12/2025 | Lloyds | Bank charges | 4.25 | BACS |
| 29/12/2025 | BAK accounting | Salary admin | 8.00 | BACS |
| 19/12/2025 | LALC | Subscription | 409.02 | BACS |
| 12/01/2026 | Lloyds | Bank charges | 4.25 | BACS |
Previously authorised payments
| 07/01/2025 | NBB | Bench | 474.00 | BACS |
| 12/01/2026 | Belnie Landscaping | repairs to fence | 200.00 | BACS |
| 31/01/2026 | Clerk | Salary | 255.89 | BACS |
| 31/01/2026 | HMRC | Salary contributions | 16.20 | BACS |
| 28/02/2026 | Clerk | Salary | 255.89 | BACS |
| 28/02/2026 | HMRC | Salary contributions | 16.20 | BACS |
| 26/01/2026 | Playdales | replacement equipment | 9371.81 | BACS |
Resolved to authorise payments
II To review bank reconciliation
| Bank Account |
Treasurers Account |
||
| Balance at 19/01/2026 | 3377.06 | ||
| uncleared payments | |||
| 19/12/2025 | LALC | -409.02 | |
| 22/12/2025 | BAK accounting | -8.00 | |
| 12/01/2026 | Belnie landscaping | -200.00 | |
| 12/01/2026 | Lloyds | -4.25 | |
| -621.27 | |||
| total net bank balances at 19/01/2026 | 2755.79 | ||
| Opening balance | 9152.65 | ||
| total receipts | 32605.38 | ||
| total payments | -24597.24 | ||
| total transfers | -14405.00 | ||
| Closing balance | 2755.74 | ||
| Bank Account | Salem burial ground | ||
| Opening balance | 3013.74 | ||
| total receipts | 17.53 | ||
| total transfers | -300.00 | ||
| closing balance | 2731.27 | ||
| Bank Account | Savings account | ||
| Balance as at 19/01/2026 | 22119.68 | ||
| opening balance | 6000.00 | ||
| Total receipts | 119.368 | ||
| total transfers | 16000.00 | ||
| Closing balance | 22119.68 | ||
| Bank accoung | Playpark | ||
| Balance at 19/01/2026 | 37.34 | ||
| opening balance | 1320.32 | ||
| total receipts | 12.02 | ||
| total transfers | -1295.00 | ||
| closing balance | 37.34 | ||
Resolved to approve Bank reconciliation
III To review income and expenditure since last meeting
Income from 10th December to 19th January £12.97 bank interest, £2277.97 Vat repayment
Expenditure from (including items to be approved at this meeting) £1583.70
Income year to date £24597.24 – Expenditure year to date £32754.61
Resolved to accept income and expenditure figures.
IV To review Budget for 2025-2026
To review at the next meeting
323. To receive reports from other committees- No meetings have taken place, however Cllr Rycroft-Jones reported that Cowley Browns had made a grant to a local family in need. Cllr Bingham requested that the Clerk contacts The Unknown Donors to ask for an update on the next meeting and also the transfer of funds due.
324. Agenda items for the next meeting
Playpark/back board
SID/Speedwatch
Casswell Drive bench
Co-options
Meeting closed at 7.36 pm
Chairman