Notes of meeting 2nd April 2026
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
FISKERTON PARISH COUNCIL
Held on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 7:00pm Venue: Fiskerton Village Hall
Present: Chair: Cllr A Walker. Councillors: Cllr C Hill, Cllr L Matthews, Cllr C Darcel
Also present: Sharon Johnson (Clerk) and Cllr T Bridgwood (Part meeting)
9 Members of the public attended
- Open Session
- A representative from the Witham Valley Access Project requested an update on the Neighbourhood Plan. The Chair advised that the Parish Council is currently working through the consultation responses and hopes to be able to move the plan forward next month.
- A resident asked for an update on the Corn Close development. The Chair responded that the existing lease on the land has been extended for a further two years and, as a result, no development action is anticipated before that time.
- Residents raised concerns regarding the barriers at Short Ferry, which belong to the Environment Agency. Cllr Trevor Bridgwood advised residents to contact him directly and confirmed that he would follow the matter up with Lincolnshire County Council.
- A resident raised concerns about parking issues caused by staff from the care home at the junction of Blacksmith Lane and Chapel Lane. The Clerk reported that an email had been sent to the care home regarding the parking issues. A response had been received confirming that all staff had been instructed to use the allocated care home parking only, and that this would be monitored by the care home. Cllr Trevor Bridgwood advised that a recent survey had been carried out and recommended parking restrictions, which are currently being drawn up. He also advised that additional advisory signage to deter HGVs from using Blacksmith Lane will be installed shortly.
- A resident expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of footpaths through the solar farm while construction works are ongoing. It was agreed that the Parish Council will contact the relevant parties to request greater care from construction staff.
- A resident reported poor road conditions, particularly potholes. Residents were advised to continue reporting issues via the FixMyStreet.com system to ensure they are logged and addressed by the highway authority
- Apologies for absence: D/Cllr M Palmer
- Declarations of interest: None
- Approval of previous minutes: It was RESOLVED to accept the minutes of the meeting held on 15th January 2025 as a true record.
- District and County Councillor reports
Cllr T Bridgwood gave his update on issues in the open session above
Cllr Darcel expressed him concerns over the unitary proposal and the long-term issues that may arise. He also raised a request for the parish council to send a letter of thanks to an individual who had provided advice in relation to the parish newsletter. The chair noted that the individual had not been formally instructed by the council and did not see it appropriate to take any further action
- To note 3 vacancies for co-option. Applications received – Deferred to closed session
- Chairman’s report - None
- Clerks report - The Clerk advised that previous requests for grit bins had been declined as both proposed locations are on private roads.
20:10 Cllr T Bridgwood left the meeting
FINANCE AND BUDGET
- January, February and March 2026 payments ratified. Appendix 1 attached
- Schedule of regular payments for April 2026 noted. Appendix 1 attached
- Non-regular accounts for April 2026. It was RESOLVED to approve the following payments
a. Additional Memory for Clerk’s laptop - £90
b. Banners for APM £39.72
c. Bedding plants for village planters as per budget of £130
- It was RESOLVED to accept Glendale grass cutting quote
- Spend against budget report noted
- It was RESOLVED to appoint Chris Rooke Management as internal auditor
POLICIES
- A) It was RESOLVED to re-adopt the following policies:
- Financial Regulations
- Standing Orders
- Complaints and Vexatious Communications Policy
- West Lindsey District Council Code of Conduct
B) It was RESOLVED to adopt the following new policies
- Communications, Media and Social Media Policy
- IT Policy
C) The following policies have been reviewed and noted with no change
- Co‑option Policy
- Bullying and Harassment Policy
- Village Newsletter – It was RESOLVED to adopt the Newsletter Operational and Financial Policy
- Playpark monthly inspection noted ACTION: Clerk to research inspection frequency requirements and car park signage
ALLOTMENTS
- Update – New water containers to be connected shortly
- New plot expansion – deferred to next meeting
VILLAGE MAINTENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
- fly tipping incidents – chair reported that new signs had been placed at hotspots and advised to continue to monitor situation and report accordingly
- Flood Alert System – ACTION: Contact Flood Resilience Programme Co-Ordinator to feedback
- It was RESOLVED to replace net on basketball ring and an amount of £100 approved
- It was RESOLVED to apply for Bus Shelter grant for Chapel Road
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- It was RESOLVED to arrange Village walk around – potential dates to be circulated
MEETINGS:
- Matters for inclusion on next agenda (AGM):None
- Requests for APM agenda
Date of next meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 7th May 2026 7 – 9pm, Fiskerton Village Hall (AGM)
Date of APM: Thursday 21st May 2026 7 – 9pm, Fiskerton Village Hall
Meeting ended 21:15
- IT WAS RESOLVED TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC AND PRESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS.
Should this resolution be passed, members of the public and press will be required to leave the meeting at the stage
Item 6: It was RESOLVED to Co-opt Mr Mckenzie Terry Pothecary and declaration of acceptance of office was signed
- Clerks annual salary review approved
- Allotment tenancy management was discussed
Meeting closed at 21:15
Please be advised that these are notes of the meeting taken by the Clerk and cannot in any way be regarded as the official minutes of council proceedings until they are approved and signed at the next Parish Council meeting
Miss Sharon Johnson Clerk/RFO to Fiskerton Parish Council