March 2026
Minutes of the Meeting of Quadring Parish Council held on Monday 9th March 2026 at St Margarets Hall, Quadring
Present: Cllrs S Rycroft-Jones (Chair), A Jackson, T Diggins, D Beehoo, J Youngs, S Plummer, C Robinson and F Newton (Clerk)
Also in Attendance: 1 MOP
Open Forum: N/A
339. To note apologies and accept valid reasons for absence: received from Cllr Bingham – Resolved to accept.
340. To receive declarations of interest and considerations of requests for dispensation in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 : No declarations received.
341. To receive and approve the minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 26th January 2026: Resolved to approve minutes.
342. To consider co-option of a new member to the Council: It was Resolved to co-opt Mr. R Lehmann to the Council.
343 To receive reports from District Councillors: no reports received.
344. To receive Chair/Clerks report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations
Home energy advice Poster on notice board
LALC E
LCC Information about Bus shelter grants
Clerk to make further enquiries about the Home Energy advice scheme
345. To discuss update on Playpark:
I. St Margarets: Cllr Jackson reported that there had been a recent allegation that someone had buried two dead animals on the play park, this matter has now been dealt with. A playground inspection has taken place but not the full post- install inspection that had been requested. Clerk to chase Play inspectors, invoice to be held until resolved.
II. Casswell Drive: Play inspectors had commented about the small gap around the wet pour- Cllr Lehmann is to access
III. Backboard for basketball court- quotes required
346. To discuss problem of dog fouling at St Margarets Park and the purchase of a replacement dog waste bin- Cllr Plummer has received complaints about people allowing their dogs to foul on the play park and not clearing up, clerk to contact Dog Warden. The Dog waste bin near the school has gone missing it was suggested that a larger bin is provided. A parishioner has offered to make a donation towards the cost of this, and clerk to email Cllrs with quotes.
347. To discuss holding community engagement session with SHDC regarding new Household waste collections- Council agreed in principle, Clerk to make more enquiries.
348. To receive updates on speeding issues and LRSP Community speed watch- the new brackets and clamps have been delivered. LRSP to be chased again about the wired in flashing signs and 40mph signs at the Donington end of the village.
349. To consider subscribing to the LALC Annual Training scheme for 2026/27- Resolved not to join the scheme and to pay for training as and when required.
350. To consider quotations for mole clearance at St Margarets-after reviewing the quotes it was Resolved to use L Smith for this. Work to be carried out after the school Easter holidays.
351. To consider grass cutting for 2026- after reviewing quotes it was Resolved to continue to use TN Sneath.
352. To receive update on bench for Casswell Drive- no update
353. Planning matters
Planning applications/decisions received since the last Council meeting.
For comments
I. H015-0091-26- Sec 73 Modification, Proposed barn conversion into Residential including extension-approved under H15-0216-24- Modification of condition 2 to allow amendments to previously approved plans. The Barn, Adj to 182 Main Road- Ms. Morter
II. H15-0113-25- Sec73a continuation- Erection of 59 dwellings and associated works-approved under H15-0014-22- Modification of condition 18 to amend works relating to biodiversity net gain plan to demonstrate a min of 10% onsite gain, land Adj to
Crossroads Nurseries, Main Road- Salboy Construction.
No comments
Determinations
I. H15-1189-25-APPROVED- Proposed vehicular access and concrete hard standing parking area-86 Main Road.
354. Finance
I. To approve payments within Clerk’s report
| DATE | PAYEE | EXPENSE | AMOUNT | PAYMENT METHOD |
| 11/02/2026 | Lloyds | bank charges | 4.25 | BACS |
| 23/02/2026 | BAK accounting | salary admin | 8.00 | BACS |
| 10/02/2026 | LALC | Internal audit | 336.00 | BACS |
| 01/03/2026 | Elan city | bracket for SID | 48.97 | BACS |
| 30/01/2026 | Play Inspectors | Playpark annual inspection | 354.00 | BACS |
| 27/01/2026 | BAK accounting | salary admin | 8.00 | BACS |
Paid using delegated authority
| 06/02/2026 | BS Fixings | clamps for SID | 42.90 | BACS |
Previously authorised payments
| 31/03/2026 | Clerk | Salary | 255.89 | BACS |
| 31/03/2026 | HMRC | Salary contributions | 16.20 | BACS |
Resolved to hold invoice for Play inspectors and pay everything else
II To review bank reconciliation
| Bank Account | Treasurers Account | |||
| balance at 06/03/2026 | 4793..05 | |||
| uncleared payments | ||||
| 27/01/2026 | BAK accounting | -8.00 | ||
| 30/01/2026 | Elan City | -48.97 | ||
| 30/01/2026 | Play inspectors | -354.00 | ||
| 10/02/2026 | LALC | -336.00 | ||
| -754.97 | ||||
| total net bank balances at 06/03/2026 | 4038.08 | |||
| opening balance | 9152.65 | |||
| total receipts | 32605.38 | |||
| total payments | -35314.95 | |||
| total transfers | -2405.00 | |||
| closing balance | 4038.08 | |||
| bank account | salem burial yard | |||
| balance at 06/03/2026 | 2732.50 | |||
| opening balance | 3013.74 | |||
| total receipts | 18.76 | |||
| total transfers | -300.00 | |||
| closing balance | 2732.50 | |||
| bank account | savings account | |||
| balance at 06/03/2026 | 10127.38 | |||
| opening balance | 6000.00 | |||
| total receipts | 127.38 | |||
| total transfers | 4000.00 | |||
| closing balance | 10127.38 | |||
| bank account | playpark | |||
| balance at 06/03/2026 | 37.36 | |||
| opening balance | 1320.32 | |||
| total receipts | 12.04 | |||
| total transfers | -1295.00 | |||
| closing balance | 347.36 | |||
Resolved to approve Bank reconciliation
III To review income and expenditure since last meeting
Income from 20th Jan to 6th March £8.95 bank interest,
Expenditure from (including items to be approved at this meeting) £1074.212
Income year to date £29295.08 – Expenditure year to date £30605.92
Resolved to accept income and expenditure figures.
IV To review Budget for 2025-2026
Resolved to accept budget
355. To receive reports from other committees- No meetings have taken place, Unknown Donors due to meet on 21st April
356. Agenda items for the next meeting
Playpark/back board
SID/Speedwatch
Casswell Drive bench
Defibrillator and replacement battery
Moles
Meeting closed at 8.32pm
Next meeting to be held on Monday 20th April
Chairman