2026 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Notes of Meeting 2nd July 2026

FISKERTON PARISH COUNCIL

Chairman: Cllr Adrian Walker          Clerk: Sharon Johnson

E: clerk@fiskerton-lincs.org.uk  Tel: 07707 807894

 

Minutes of the Meeting of Fiskerton Parish Council held on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 7:00pm in Fiskerton Village Hall.

Present: Chair: Cllr A Walker. ​Councillors: Cllr L Matthews, Cllr C Darcel, Cllr M Pothecary

Also present: Sharon Johnson (Clerk) and D/Cllr M Palmer

2 Members of the public attended

 

  1. Open Session: The Chairman opened the meeting and invited any matters from members of the public. A resident enquired about the space behind the allotments and condition of some of the plots
  2. Apologies for absence: Cllr C Hill
  3. Declarations of interest: None
  4. Minutes of meetings held on 18th June 2026 (EOM) and 7th May 2026: It was RESOLVED to accept the minutes as a true record.
  5. District and County Councillor reports: District Councillors reported the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Scampton decision is due to be announced W/C 13th July 2026 
  6. Vacancies for co-option: The Council noted 2 vacancies for co-option and considered any applications received. None
  7. Chairman’s report: Cllr Walker reported that he wished to explore contacting the landowner of the new solar farm regarding the potential for creating a footpath to Cherry Willingham to the south of the solar farm. Councillors agreed that this was a good idea. He also raised the possibility of seeking conservation status for the 2 SUDS to the north of the village Hall. Cllr Walker advised that he would contact the County Councillor regarding the recent road surveys to enquire what they relate to. He reported that he had been working on the Neighbourhood Plan Consultation 14 responses and would circulate them shortly. He also raised concerns about the new bridge installed over the North Delph and its potential flooding impact and advised that he would email the County Councillor with his concerns.
  8. Clerk’s report: None

 

FINANCE AND BUDGET

  1. May and June 2026 payments ratified as set out in Appendix 1.
  2. Regular payments for July 2026 noted as set out in Appendix 1.
  3. Non-regular accounts for July: It was RESOLVED to approve the following
  1. Cut and cover of 2 allotment plots by Glendale £158

 

PLANNING

  1. A. Application Number: WL/2026/00544 Valid Date: 15/06/2026 Deadline: 20/07/2026. The application was considered. No comments

 

Proposal: Planning application for two storey extension, replacement windows, removal of existing outbuilding, and erection of double garage.

 

Location:

DIAMOND HOUSE FERRY ROAD FISKERTON LINCOLN LN3 4HU 

B. Application Number: WL/2026/00308. The amended plans were considered. No comments

Proposal: Planning application for repositioning of drive and vehicular access, and erection of close boarded fencing (amended plans received with changes to access points and changes to fencing 02/06/2026). 

Location: SANS SOUCI 34 FERRYSIDE GARDENS FISKERTON LINCOLN LN3 4HS

COUNCILLOR APPOINTMENTS

  1. Review and Approval of Appointments and Delegation Arrangements for 2025/26: The Council reviewed and approved the appointments and delegation arrangements.

Councillor to verify and sign 6 monthly bank reconciliations/bank statements (note: cannot be Chair, nor a signatory) – CD

 

PLAYPARK

 

  1. Playpark monthly inspection and rota: The monthly inspection rota to be circulated.
  2. Annual ROSPA inspection: The Council noted that the annual ROSPA inspection is booked for August.

 

ALLOTMENTS

  1. Allotments update: Cllr Matthews reported that most allotments are well managed. It was noted that two plots are now available and that those on the waiting list will be contacted.
  2. Well update: The Council received an update on the well with a recent quote received for £13,500 plus. Council discussed other water source solutions. Clerk to continue investigations

 

VILLAGE MAINTENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

  1. Bus shelters: The Council had received quotations of £5,975 and £9,135.20 for new bus shelters and noted the £3,000 funding application. It was noted that Highways had declined the planning proposal due to insufficient space. The Clerk will follow up to seek if alternative designs are an option.

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & ACTIVITES

  1. Village walk around: The Council received a briefing from the village walk around and noted that it was a success. It was agreed that the walk around will become an annual event, and matters identified during the route were reported on FixMyStreet as the group went round.
  2. YMCA Rural Outreach Youth Club: The Council received a report from the Village Hall Management Committee on the pilot sessions, considered the demonstrated demand and partnership proposal, and decided whether to support continuation of the project by funding YMCA delivery costs for a future programme commencing from September 2026. It was RESOLVED to fund five sessions from the Lark Energy Fund pot, with attendance and other data to be monitored and reviewed before any decision is made on continuing the programme.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

  1. Memorial plaque: The Council received an update and noted that the unveiling of the memorial plaque is scheduled to take place on 6th August 2026 at 6pm.
  2. Lincoln North Rural Partnership Board: The Council noted the first meeting details sent on 10/06/26:
    Date: Thursday 9 July
    Time: 11am to 12.30pm
    Venue: Reepham and Cherry Willingham Village Hall 

 

HIGHWAYS

  1. Chapel Road & Blacksmith Road – no waiting at any time: The Council discussed the matter and agreed to monitor the situation once the restriction comes into force.
  2. Pedestrian safety on Ferryside: The Council discussed pedestrian safety on the road to 5 mile bridge. Cllr Pothecary to contact C/Cllr Bridgwood.

MEETINGS:

  1. Matters for inclusion on next agenda: Neighbourhood plan consultation 14 review

Date of next meeting:  The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 13th August 2026 7 – 9pm, Fiskerton Village Hall

 

  1. 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

21:00 Cllr C Darcel also left the meeting

  1. Allotment tenancy management: The Council considered the confidential matter and RESOLVED to uphold tenancy management procedure as detail in tenancy agreements.

 

Meeting closed at 21:10

 

 

Miss Sharon Johnson Clerk/RFO to Fiskerton Parish Council          Dated 3/7/2026