June 2026 DRAFT Minutes STILL TO BE APPROVED
Langworth Group Parish Council
Serving the grouped parishes of Barlings, Newball, Stainton by Langworth and Reasby
E:mail: clerk@langworthgroup-pc.gov.uk
Draft Minutes of the Meeting of Langworth Group Parish Council held at
Langworth Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2 June 2026
Present: Cllrs M Herbert (Chairman), A Curtis (arrived at 7.43pm), R Waite, K Tyrrell, S Taylor, A Hyatt, B Sharpe, Mrs M Vail (Clerk), C/Cllr & D/Cllr T Bridgwood, D/Cllr M Palmer. There were no members of the public.
Meeting began at 7.33pm
New Councillor Bethany Sharpe was welcomed to the Parish Council.
1. Open session: No public representation.
2. Apologies: Cllr P Bowser (ill), Cllr J Jarvis (away). Cllr A Curtis would be arriving late.
3. Declarations of Interest: None.
4. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5 May 2026:
With a minor amendment to Item 2, RESOLVED with one abstention to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5 May 2026 as a true record, and these were duly signed. Action: Clerk.
Proposed: Cllr S Taylor, seconded: Cllr K Tyrrell.
5. Comments from County Councillor, District Councillors and Chairman:
C/Cllr Bridgwood:
* provided an update as to his position at LCC following the recent introduction of new rules.
D/Cllr T Bridgwood:
* The Local Government Review decision is expected in July 2026. As potentially everything will be affected by this, much is in limbo at WLDC until the decision becomes known.
D/Cllr M Palmer:
* Regarding the Scampton site: the deadline for second-round bids is extended to 5th June 2026. There are thought to be another six bids in addition to WLDC s bid. These are for single use whereas WLDC s bid is for multi-use and is in line with the aspirations of many local organisations.
Chairman:
* LALC have issued their latest Training Bulletin, with many and varied opportunities for Councillors.
6. Review Action Log:
The Action Log was reviewed. Updates included:
* New Station: there is a purchaser for the site.
* Replace 3 benches: work is in hand.
* New Speed Indicator Devices: LCC are to fit posts at sites agreed with Lincs Road Safety Partnership.
* Parish Council Facebook: access rights are being obtained from the current administrator to allow the Clerk to take over as the new administrator.
7. Clerks Report
i) To receive the financial report for May 2026:
RESOLVED to approve the financial report. Action: Clerk
Proposed: Cllr S Taylor, seconded: Cllr K Tyrrell. All in favour
ii) To note, for accuracy, the draft minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 5 May 2026:
The accuracy of the draft minutes was noted. Also noted that these can only be formally approved and signed as a true record at the 2027 Annual Parish Meeting.
8. Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2025/26
a) To receive the Internal Audit Report 2025/2026:
It was noted that all internal control objectives had been met; and that an income and expenditure report had also been provided by the Internal Auditor.
RESOLVED to receive the report.
Proposed: Cllr K Tyrrell, seconded: Cllr S Taylor. All in favour
b) To resolve to approve Section 1- Annual Governance Statement 2025/2026:
The Annual Governance Statement 2025/26 had been circulated; and was duly confirmed.
RESOLVED that this be approved and signed.
Proposed: Cllr K Tyrrell, seconded: Cllr S Taylor. All in favour.
c) To resolve to approve Section 2 - Accounting Statements 2025/2026:
The Accounting Statements for 2025/26 had been circulated. RESOLVED that this be approved.
Proposed: Cllr A Curtis, seconded: Cllr R Waite. All in favour.
Action: Clerk to complete all audit requirements
9. Correspondence: The following items i vi were all noted as received:
i) LCC: launch of Wood Cycle trial at Horncastle Recycling Centre
ii) LCC: May Newsletter
iii) WLDC Parish News
iv) Resilient Communities Newsletter
v) Phonely / Liquid11: raising awareness via a free guide of the upcoming switch off of the UK's old copper phone network. Action: Clerk to publicise
vi) WLDC: amendment introduced to Localism Act 2011 which will become law on 29 June 2026: namely that a Councillor s usual residential address must not be published in the public register of interests
10. Planning:
i) WL/2026/00302: change of use to a gym/fitness facility within Use Class E (commercial, business and service): Unit 8 Forster s Yard, Langworth, LN3 5DW
RESOLVED to support this planning application. Action: Clerk
Proposed: Cllr A Curtis, seconded: Cllr R Waite. All in favour.
ii) WL/2026/00437: widening of an existing access: Land off Wragby Road (A158), Newball Grange, Newball, LN3 5DH
RESOLVED to support this planning application but submit concerns in respect of access and egress onto the extremely busy A158. Traffic moves extremely fast along this road and does not slow down, which may cause issues. Action: Clerk
Proposed: Cllr A Hyatt, seconded: Cllr B Sharpe. All in favour.
iii) WL/2026/00438: creation of a new access: Land off Bardney Road, Newball Grange, Newball, LN3 5DQ
RESOLVED to support this planning application. Action: Clerk
Proposed: Cllr K Tyrrell, seconded: Cllr S Taylor. Majority in favour.
iv) WL/2026/00440: Proposal: Advertisement consent to display 2no. totem signs, 1no. illuminated hanging sign, 2no. non-illuminated fascia signs and 2no. illuminated fascia signs: George Hotel, Langworth
RESOLVED to support this planning application. Action: Clerk
Proposed: Cllr K Tyrrell, seconded: Cllr A Hyatt. All in favour.
v) WL/2026/00461: extension and alterations to dwelling: 8 Scothern Lane, Langworth, LN3 5BH
RESOLVED not to support this planning application and submit comments that LGPC has serious concerns due to the ongoing annual flood risk at heights greater than that to which the developer is working to. Action: Clerk
Proposed: Cllr A Hyatt, seconded: Cllr S Taylor. Majority in favour.
11. Emergency Plan update: No update available.
12. Play Area: Update on grant applications: No update available.
13. Policy Review: Lone Working Policy:
RESOLVED to approve the reviewed Lone Working Policy, with no amendments required.
14. Date of the next meeting: Tuesday 7th July 2026, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall
Meeting ended at 8.45pm.
Mrs Michelle Vail Clerk to the Council Dated: 29 June 2026
LANGWORTH GPC - BANK RECONCILIATION 1st May - 31st May 2026
CURRENT ACCOUNT, ACCOUNTS PAID
OPENING BALANCE, £11,325.67
06/05/2026, Mrs M Vail, (homework allowance £22.50, mileage £10.80, print £13.60, reimburse Microsoft £104.99), £151.89
06/05/2026, Clear Insurance, £669.32
06/05/2026, Glendale 2707, £840.00
18/05/2026, Sage, payroll, £13.20
19/05/2026, HMRC PAYE/NI, £80.58
19/05/2026, LCC Pension, £235.69
19/05/2026, Mrs M Vail, salary £901.72
29/05/2026, Service charge on bank account, £4.25
CLOSING BALANCE, £ 8429.02
DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
OPENING BALANCE, £ 75,147.80
11/05/2026, Interest £31.30
TOTAL, £75179.10
Non-regular Accounts for Payment in ~June NIL
Ear Marked Reserves
Elections reserve, £4,000.00
CIL monies, £356.25 - Planning app. 144897
New play equipment, £11,262.85
Total, £15,619.10